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Serenity

(Ref. 936743)

Freshwater, Isle of Wight Show on map

4.9

Sykes rating

  • 6 Guests

  • 3 Bedrooms

  • 1 Bathroom

  • Pets No

Features

  • Ground floor accommodation
  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Garden / Patio
  • Cot available
  • Highchair available
  • Pub/shop < 1 mile
  • Washing machine
  • Dishwasher
  • Seaside
  • Broadband / WiFi

Reviews & Ratings

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  • clean (10)
  • location (9)
  • well (9)
  • comfortable (9)
  • good (7)
  • property (7)

23 Customer Reviews

  • "Clean and comfortable with good facilities and close to the sea"

    Reviewed by Dianne5.0Sep 2024

  • "We had a lovely holiday in the isle of Wight."

    Serenity has everything you could wish for in a holiday home. The kitchen is well equipped and there is plenty of seating in the lounge area and adequate dining table and chairs for 8 people. The house is tastefully decorated, light and airy! It's just 3-5 minutes walk from the sea. And a lovely bar overlooking the sea views. Very relaxing.

    Reviewed by Gillian4.7Sep 2024

  • "Excellent accommodation Everything needed was supplied Very good location"

    Reviewed by Andrew5.0Aug 2024

  • "The house was fantastic, clean and well resourced."

    Great location.

    Reviewed by Lesley5.0Aug 2024

  • "Serenity is a lovely clean & comfortable cottage."

    The kitchen is well appointed with everything you need. The location is ideal for a gentle stroll along the beach at Colwell Bay & on into Totland Bay with the restaurant on the pier. The Needles can be seen in distance. Just a great little find at Sykes Cottages.

    Reviewed by Graham5.0Aug 2024

  • "Serenity was a very clean and comfortable cottage in a very quiet area."

    A good base for visiting lots of places. It was nice to be able to walk to Colwell Bay. Very comfy beds and settee. Very well equipped. Would definitely recommend

    Reviewed by Margaret5.0May 2024

  • "We liked the house in its quiet location."

    The kitchen was well equipped and there were tea towels suppled. We slept downstairs but I think the springs could be felt in the upstairs beds. The back yard could do with a little attention. Some nice shrubs would be good and the surface could be improved. A few nice pictures on the walls would be good. However, we were fine and may come back again.

    Reviewed by Melanie5.0Mar 2024

  • "The property was well located, walking distance from the beach and very clean and comfortable."

    The kitchen was well equipped with basic appliances and we enjoyed staying at this property.

    Reviewed by Nikita5.0May 2023

  • "Very nice experience, good location"

    Reviewed by Parmeet4.7Oct 2022

  • "Conveniently located in a very quiet spot."

    Property well-equipped and property owner very responsive to small query with TV.

    Reviewed by Philip5.0Sep 2022

  • "Everything was great."

    So lovely to be so close to the beach.

    Reviewed by Emma5.0Jul 2022

  • "The property is excellent, very clean and excellently equipped with everything you need for a great holiday."

    Brilliant location, as it is in walking distance to the beach, Alum Bay and the Needles. One of the best accommodations we have stayed in. Would highly recommend and would visit again.

    Reviewed by Jennifer5.0Jun 2022

  • "The standard of the property was excellent."

    The only thing I would say is the garden when compared to the house could do with a bit of TLC to make it more relaxing Overall lovely place to stay .

    Reviewed by Julie5.0May 2022

  • "Very comfortable, clean."

    Good location.

    Thank you for your feedback, so happy you enjoyed Serenity. Property Owner

    Reviewed by Steve5.0Mar 2022

  • "We had a fabulous stay in Serenity and it was most comfortable, with everything we needed."

    An added bonus was being able to book the adjacent Serendipity for our daughter and her family.

    So happy you enjoyed your stay, and was able to enjoy both Serendipity and Serenity, perfect when you have a large family group.Thank you for full marks! Property Owner

    Reviewed by Judith5.0Oct 2021

  • "The cottage was well equipped, clean and comfortable."

    The location was quiet, and always a pleasure to return to.

    Thank you for your wonderful comments, so happy you enjoyed the location, hope to see you back again soon! Property Owner

    Reviewed by Andrew5.0Oct 2021

  • "The property is well located and clean however there are a couple of things that could be improved upon; 1."

    The quality of the kitchen equipment was poor - the saucepans were flimsy, worn and they did not all appear to have lids. It would be a struggle to cook for six with the equipment provided. The standard of equipment was equivalent to a student kitchen! 2. The bedding was of poor quality, the duvets were made of a synthetic material and the sheets were so thin that you could see the pattern of the mattress through them. The towels were also worn. 3. The whole property requires painting internally - there were multiple wear marks on the walls and doors. 4. The fences in the back garden require painting - they are of different colours and appear scruffy - this is not a pleasant place to sit. 5. A pint of milk in the fridge upon arrival would have been appreciated .

    Thank you for your comments, I am happy the two of you appreciate the property is well located and clean. I will take your further comments on board. The interior of the house has now been repainted (Covid restricted us from our usual maintenance program). We hope to replace the fences very soon! Property Owner

    Reviewed by Alice3.1Aug 2021

  • "We rented both properties for the week."

    They were both lovely and would happily return for another visit. Great distance to the beach.

    So happy you and your family was able to enjoy both Serendipity and Serenity. The cottages are in a great proximity to the beach, just two minutes walk. Hope to see your back again soon! Property Owner

    Reviewed by Sarah5.0Aug 2021

  • "We had a brilliant stay at Serenity."

    The accommodation was contemporary and comfortable, with a roomy living area including a well-equipped kitchen. The outside space was a bonus - a great suntrap to chill out in at the end of the day. Comfortable beds, great bathroom, wi-fi and a Smart TV - couldn't ask for more. This definitely lived up to expectations, and we highly recommend this property.

    Thank you for your wonderful comments. So happy you enjoyed your stay, hope to see you back very soon! Property Owner

    Reviewed by Helen5.0Jun 2021

  • "Very enjoyable stay in a well presented cottage."

    Shame about the mix up on arrival though. We settled into the cottage only to find that we had been given instructions for the wrong cottage, so we had to move to next door. This rather implicated the covid cleanliness of the property as we had touched things, so would surely have made more sense to leave us there. I realise the people moving in had a disabled person so it was probably due to the steps to the second property.

    So happy you enjoyed your stay and the cottage. Sorry for the mixup on arrival! Thank you for full marks! Hope to see you back again very soon Property Owner

    Reviewed by Nicholas5.0Sep 2020

  • "Good quite place to stay."

    house was extremely clean and modern. Garden could do with improvement. didnt match the modern sleekness of the house. Would go there again though.

    Reviewed by Pauline4.4Sep 2020

  • "Lovely location."

    Close to beach

    So happy you enjoyed your stay, thank you for full marks! Property Owner

    Reviewed by Jill5.0Sep 2019

  • "Very comfortable and stylish."

    It was ideally situated for our needs and we loved it.

    Thank you for your wonderful comments and glad you enjoyed your stay, hope to see you again soon! Property Owner

    Reviewed by Alfred5.0Aug 2019

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Summary

  • Three bedrooms: 1 x ground floor king-size double and 2 x first floor twin
  • Ground floor bathroom with freestanding bath, walk-in shower, basin and WC
  • First floor cloakroom with basin and WC
  • Open-plan living room with a kitchen, dining area and sitting area
  • Utility.
  • Gas central heating
  • Electric oven and gas hob, microwave, fridge, freezer, toaster, kettle, dishwasher, washing machine, TV with Freeview, WiFi
  • Fuel and power inc. in rent
  • Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
  • Travel cot, highchair and stairgate
  • Off-road parking for 2 cars
  • Pebbled garden and patio area with furniture
  • Sorry, no pets and no smoking
  • Shop 11 mins walk and pub 4 mins walk
  • Note: Check in is 4pm and check out is 10am
  • Please note : This property only accepts Friday check ins, minimum night stay 7 nights
  • Note: sorry but no same sex or stag/hen do parties.

The property

Serenity is a wonderful semi-detached cottage situated within a 2 minute walk from the lovely Colwell Bay.

Internally, it has been renovated to a high-quality standard, with a range of modern furnishings which give the property a lovely welcoming feeling.

Step into the hallway where you can leave your coats and boots and enter the spacious open-plan living space.

The lounge has a large sofa and three armchairs, perfect for relaxing after a long day sightseeing.

Enjoy the benefits of the large flat screen TV, enough to keep you entertained during your stay.

The dining area has seating for six people, a lovely space for family gatherings over food or a board game.

The kitchen has a lovely set of light grey units and sleek white worktops with a range of appliances to suit all your cooking needs.

The ground floor is home to a kingsize bedroom and a family bathroom.

Choose from an elegant freestanding bath and a separate shower cubicle to prepare for your day in style.

Upstairs has a further two twin bedrooms, with a separate cloakroom and WC.

Each bedroom has a light decor, with matching bedside tables and lamps, ideal for some late night reading.

With the upstairs bedrooms housing sloping ceilings and skylights, where your little ones can do some stargazing right from their beds!

Outside has an enclosed stone garden and patio area with a table and chairs, where you can sit out and relax with a refreshing glass of wine.

Off-road parking is available for two cars.

Freshwater is home to a number of local attractions, including Dimbola Lodge, an art and photography gallery which is situated in the former home of Julia Margaret Cameron, a famous Victorian photographer.

Boasting stunning architecture and a range of Victorian art - you will not want to miss this!

Serenity is the ultimate holiday home for families or a group of friends.

Note: This property can be booked with reference 936741, together they can sleep 12 people.

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About the location

FRESHWATER

Yarmouth 3 miles; Cowes 16 miles; Fishbourne 16 miles; Ryde 18 miles.

Freshwater is situated at the western tip of the Isle of Wight and consists of Freshwater Village and Freshwater Bay. Freshwater village offers a good selection of small independent shops, cafes and the West Wight Sports Centre and Indoor Swimming Pool. The magnificent high chalk cliffs, rolling downs and delightful beaches at Freshwater Bay and nearby Compton Bay attract many visitors and surfers all year round. The renowned Freshwater Bay Golf Club, which overlooks the English Channel has stunning coastal sea views from most tees and offers a superb day out for golfers of all abilities, whilst the area is a haven for birdwatchers, cyclists and walkers with many wonderful walks to be enjoyed not only on West Wight but across the entire Isle of Wight criss-crossing over a much varied island landscape. Locally, Afton Down (the location of the famous 1970 Isle of Wight Music Festival), and Tennyson Down are the most popular walks. At the foot of Tennyson Down is the Dimbola Museum and Photographic Galleries. The Needles Pleasure Park at Alum Bay with its coloured sand cliffs and chairlift to the beach is just south west of Freshwater, plus a little further afield on the north coast of the Isle of Wight is the premier yachting centre of Cowes. Osborne House (the former home of Queen Victoria) is located at East Cowes. The nearby Farringford Hotel on the edge of Freshwater Bay was once the home of the British Poet Laureate, Alfred Lord Tennyson, and many notable poets, authors and painters have been attracted to the area of West Wight over the years. With the seaside town of Yarmouth close by with its busy harbour and pier, shops, inns, eateries and impressive Tudor castle, this is an ideal base for an enjoyable holiday.

Please note : This property only accepts Friday check ins, minimum night stay 7 nights.