Guests say
Bodwen is a beautiful and well-maintained holiday home in Ryde, praised for its stunning grounds, spacious rooms, and friendly owner, Peter. Guests enjoy the hot tub, games, and the charm of watching wildlife. It's ideal for families and friends seeking a relaxing and enjoyable stay.
The property is consistently described as clean, fresh, and tidy, with an abundance of extra bedding and towels, indicating a high standard of cleanliness.
While the reviews mention beautiful grounds and views, there is insufficient information to accurately assess the location in relation to local amenities or attractions.
Guests find the house comfortable, with spacious rooms and extra bedding. However, a note is made of steep stairs which may affect comfort for those with disabilities.
The property boasts a range of facilities including a hot tub, play areas, games, and open fires, all of which are well-received by guests of all ages.
While guests express gratitude for the host's warm welcome and helpfulness, there is no mention of gifts, so it is not possible to assess thoughtfulness in this context.
About this property
Set within a 9-acre estate, this holiday property is ideal for exploring the many attractions the Isle of Wight has to offer.. 6 steps to entrance.
Ground Floor:
Living room: Sky, DVD Player, Ipod Dock, CD Player, Xbox 360, Nintendo Wii, Woodburner, Patio Doors To Garden
Dining room.
Kitchen: Electric Oven, Electric Hob, Microwave, Combi Microwave/Oven/Grill, Fridge, Freezer, Dishwasher
Living room 2:
Utility Room: Microwave, Freezer, Freezer, Washing Machine
Conservatory.
Separate Toilet 1.
First Floor:
Bedroom 1: Kingsize (5ft) Bed
Ensuite: Cubicle Shower, Toilet
Bedroom 2: Kingsize (5ft) Bed
Bedroom 3: Bunk (3ft) Beds
Bathroom: Bath, Cubicle Shower, Heated Towel Rail, Toilet
Second Floor:
Bedroom 4: Kingsize (5ft) Bed
Bedroom 5: Zip And Link 2 x Single (3ft) Beds
Bedroom 6: 2 x Single (3ft) Beds
Bedroom 7: 2 x Single (3ft) Beds
Bathroom: Bath, Heated Towel Rail, Toilet
Separate Toilet 2..
Electric central heating, electricity, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included. Cot and highchair. Welcome pack. 5-acre landscaped garden with woodland, terrace, patio, garden furniture, children’s play area and BBQ. Wood fired-hot tub (private, wood is not provided). Private beach (shared with owners). Bike store. Private parking for 6 cars. No smoking. Please note: There are 64 steps from the garden to the private beach.. Situated along a private road, this Victorian home was formerly the summer residence of the Countess Cowley, a member of Queen Victoria’s entourage. Located to maximise the sea views it is set within a beautiful 9-acre estate surrounded by woodland and the coast. Here you can enjoy the peaceful surroundings - and you may even spot one of the island’s famous red squirrels. Bodwen has been designed with large families and groups in mind with carefully co-ordinated interiors and contemporary furnishings. The property also has the added bonus of an outdoor tap, perfect for washing off walking boots and bikes.
A children’s playground has been created, complete with a dragon tunnel, walk-the-plank, hopscotch, picnic area, swings and much more. Both adults and children are able to make use of the sports equipment available, such as cricket, badminton, croquet and boules sets, along with football. On the front terrace, which looks onto the lawn and the Solent, you can enjoy lazing on the rattan patio furniture and table. You will also find a patio on the beach, with an oak table and benches along with a BBQ area; a perfect shady spot for reading, relaxing and watching the kids on the beach. A Scandinavian, 7ft cedar, wood-fired hot tub is the ideal place to lie back and watch the stars.
The Victorian fountain in the grounds has been beautifully restored and looks amazing, especially at night, giving you the feel of driving into a stately home.
Just 4 miles away is the seaside town of Ryde with its good selection of individual shops, restaurants, bars, tea shops and large sandy beach. There is also an abundance of attractions to visit which include the Isle of Wight steam railway and Museum of Havenstreet, 3¼ miles. Osborne House, which was a former royal residence that was built for Queen Victoria and Prince Albert as a summer home and rural retreat, 4¾ miles. Robin Hill Country Park offers exciting rides and adventure play all set in beautiful rolling down land and forest, 4½ miles. Also worth a visit is Amazon World, an educational and conservation centre offering over 200 animal species and rain forest plants, 7½ miles. Calbourne Water Mill, 11 miles, the only working water mill on the Isle of Wight and also features a small war museum, rural exhibits and a café. The island is also a walker’s paradise, filled with over 500 miles of footpaths across contrasting landscapes and beaches. Outdoor pursuits include walking, cycling, riding, sailing and fishing. Private beach 200 yards. Shop, pub and restaurant 1 mile.
Bodwen can be booked together with Bodwen Corner Cottage to accommodate up to 20 guests.
Free WiFi
You can gain access to the house in two other ways: A) from the front lawn there are 2 steps that aren’t as steep as the uneven 4 at the front entrance. B) The back door of Bodwen has 3 less steep steps into the property (rather than the 6 at the front entrance. The four steps are old stone steps (original to the house) and are uneven – there is no hand rail. In addition, there are also 64 steps leading to the property's private beach. Can be booked with 29735 to sleep 20. Narrow spiral stairs to the 2nd floor.
There is a wood-fired hot tub (please provide wood as is not supplied)
Water hazard - The property is 200 metres from the sea
Nearby points of interest
- HMS Warrior
- Portsmouth Historic Dockyard
Reviews (6)
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Confirmed Guest
A beautiful holiday home set in stunning grounds. Very friendly owners who care about your experience and have everything to hand. Lots of in-house things to do with the kids, along with very spacious rooms.Thin steep stairs that go up to the upper bedrooms, not so great for people with disabilities, but couple of good size rooms on first floor to accommodate for this. If we get chance to go again, we would love to stay here again. Its very calming and makes for a relaxing stay.
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Cartlon Edwards
A charming home with such a personal touch which housed our family of three generations. Beautiful grounds with play areas and glorious views, and a fun hot tub, open fires in the two living areas. Watching the red squirrels in the morning was very special. A memorable family holiday.
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Maureen Haywood
Lovely and comfortable house in a magical setting with something for all ages from the hot tub and games to the strategically placed seating with stunning views.