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6 Guests
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3 Bedrooms
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2 Bathrooms
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Pets No
Features
- Off road parking
- Ground floor accommodation
- Garden / Patio
- Highchair available
- Pub/shop < 1 mile
- Washing machine
- Dishwasher
- Broadband / WiFi
Reviews & Ratings
23 Customer Reviews
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"Perfectly located and well equipped property for the Freshfields area of the island to visit Yarmouth and the Needles."
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"We very much enjoyed our stay in Tennyson View."
It was convenient to be so close to the ferry port and our discounted fare was much appreciated. The house is very comfortable, clean and well-equipped and we appreciated the thoughtful welcome pack. As we weren't eating out much, we appreciated the amount of storage available for our self-catering supplies. The garage was very useful for drying off wet walking gear. All in all, a great place to stay.
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"We have just returned from our stay at Tennyson View, our first visit to the Isle of Wight ."
We’ve had a wonderful holiday and Tennyson View has been a great place to stay. It is a convenient base for visiting the many places of interest on the island. The house is lovely and comfortable, a real home from home. It has been furnished with style and is very comfortable. There are comfortable sofas and an armchair in the sitting room and a great tv. There was everything we could possibly have needed in the kitchen if we had wanted to cook our meals. The beds are extremely comfortable and the bedding and towels were spotless , there was always lots of hot water. The owners were able to offer reduced fare for the ferry crossing which we appreciated. We would love to return to the Isle of Wight and Tennyson View would be our first choice.
Denise, many thanks for staying and being such a fab guest before and during your stay. We are glad that you enjoyed it and you are welcome back any time. Simon and Jo Property Owner
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"Lovely clean property."
Great amenities. Location has been the clincher for us. 5-10 mins walk to the beach, places to eat and an easy short drive to Freshwater and Compton bay, also to and from ferry. The owners (Jo and Simon) have always been great answering our queries really quickly, they also kindly sorted discounted ferry fare - I would say this is crazy not to sort with them when you see the discount. The weather was kind to us all week and made the stay even better. Thanks very much.
Thanks Rob and family. Really pleased that you had a good stay and you really were excellent guests. Obviously the big burning question is did you find some coasteerimg? All the best. Simon and Jo Property Owner
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"Great place to stay, near to beaches and attractions."
Very well appointed no problems. Great holiday.
Thank you James. We’re really pleased that you and the family had such a good time. Simon and Jo Property Owner
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"Great holiday home , very comfortable furniture kitchen fully equipped with everything you could have wanted, beds really comfy had a fantastic sleep."
Would recommend highly recommend this holiday home in a good location of the island. Thank you Jo and Simon . Michelle
Thanks Michelle. We’re pleased that you had a good stay and rest assured, we’ve overslept a number of times. You are welcome back at any time. Simon and Jo Property Owner
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"We had a really lovely holiday at Tennyson View and the icing on the cake was good weather and staying in Jo and Simon's lovely home."
It had everything and more for a holiday, dedicated parking space, spotlessly clean, super comfy beds and easy access to great walks, beaches, shops and eateries. A real home from home for us, also the prompt replies to our questions and the organising of the discounted ferry tickets to and from the island. Thank you, Carolyn
Hi Carolyn. Thanks very much for staying and your great review. We’re pleased that you enjoyed our home and found lots to do on the island. Love to welcome you back at any time. Simon and Jo Property Owner
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"We really enjoyed our holiday accommodation ."
It had everything we needed for a relaxing holiday. The beach at Totland Bay is a short stroll away and we enjoyed watching the sunsets over the Bay. We visited the Waterfront restaurant and recommend it. The view is amazing. Compton Bay is a short drive away with its breathtaking coastline. We were within such easy reach of Colwell and Freshwater beaches that we were spoilt for choice. We would definitely like to stay here again Sue and Paul
Hi Sue and Paul. Thanks so much for your stay and review. Really glad that you had a good stay and you did a few of our favourite things too! Highly recommend all of the above! We look forward to welcoming you again. Simon and Jo Property Owner
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"Had a lovely week stay."
Owners were extremely helpful with obtaining the cheaper ferry crossing for our trip which was very much appreciated and were very easy to deal with. Though one of the bedrooms was not set up how we requested, this was able to be rectified very quickly which our party was grateful for. Beds were very comfortable and we found the property very relaxing and not too far from Totland Bay and the Waterfront Restaurant.
Thank you for being a brilliant guest Nathan before and during your stay. We are glad that you all had a good time. We hope to welcome you back some time. Property Owner
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"Lovely clean, well maintained property which met all our needs."
It is well equipped and the welcome pack was a nice touch. The property is located in a quiet Close and is well situated to access other parts of the Island. Jo kindly helped us book our ferry crossings at discount prices. We also had messages welcoming us and advising who to contact if there were any issues. We ate at The Cow, Jaffran Indian in Freshwater and had Sunday lunch at The Sun in Calbourne. All were excellent. We would thoroughly recommend Tennyson View and would certainly stay here again should we return to the IOW. Thank you Jo and Simon
Thank you Chris, so pleased you had a good time. We will be trying the Saffron and The Sun soon ourselves now! Property Owner
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"Another lovely stay at Tennyson View, clean, comfortable in the perfect location for walking around West Wight."
New en-suite shower cubicle, new cooker and grass laid in back garden, all good improvements although the property is pretty much perfect. Looking forward to returning next year. Thank you
Thank you for coming back to Tennyson view Lynn, glad you all had a good time and tested out the new cooker and shower for us! We hope to see you again next year. S&J Property Owner
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"We have had a fantastic week at Tennyson view."
Having stayed in a number of comparable holiday homes around the UK, this was the cleanest, and most nicely decorated. We would thoroughly recommend it to anybody looking for a relaxing and hassle free break, and a well situated base from which to explore the Isle of Wight. We have two children, 3 and 1, who thoroughly enjoyed the space. Despite being November, there were lots of activities and family locations within a 30min drive to enjoy. Tapnell Farm and The Gossip cafe in Yarmouth were highlights for us. A cot and high chair were available at the house also, meaning we had less to pack. Simon and Jo thoroughly looked after us and we felt were always on hand should we need. They provided great discounts on the ferry crossings, were quick to respond and really looked after us. Thank you!
Thank you Nick (and sorry for the tardy reply!) You were a brilliant guest and as the parents of two young monsters ourselves we are glad that you had a great family break. Property Owner
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"Fabulous we loved everything about it for comfort and cleanliness, the beds were so comfortable could not fault anything."
Where its situated is great.we are looking forward to March when we will be back again . Top marks.
Thank you for the fab review Rita. We are looking forward to welcoming you back. S&J Property Owner
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"Nice house, close to local shops and lovely walks to beach."
Thank you very much for the feedback and glad you had a great stay. S&J Property Owner
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"Lovely property."
Well equipt with comfortable bed. In a great location, only 10 minute walk to the beach. Recommend this property.
Thank you for your feedback David. We are glad that you had a good stay. Simon & Jo Property Owner
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"This house was absolutely fab."
Great space for our family. Our son loved the house so much he keeps asking to go back to the holiday house!
Brilliant Jason, we’re so pleased that you and the family had a great stay. Pleasing little ones is a hard thing to do making it extra special. He’s welcome back any time. Simon & Jo Property Owner
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"This is a lovely holiday home."
We’d definitely recommend this house. It was clean and comfortable. It’s in a good location, about 5 minutes drive from the ferry. It’s really quiet and you can walk down to the beach, which we loved. We like to get away from it all and prefer quieter neighbourhoods rather than somewhere busy. The island is quite small so you can easily get around to see the rest of the island.
Sarah, many thanks for your review. We're glad that you had a good stay and made the most of the Island. We hope to welcome you again in the future. Simon & Jo Property Owner
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"A delightful property - it was clean, fresh, well equipped and exactly as described."
For us it was also ideally placed being under 10 minutes to walk to the local shops, or to Totland or Colwell Bay. We had a fantastic holiday and wouldn't hesitate to rebook here.
Andrew. Many thanks for your feedback. We are really glad that you had a good stay in Totland and that our house was everything that you needed. We would love to welcome you again. Simon & Jo Property Owner
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"Tennyson View is as described a well positioned, refurbished house."
I’ll start with positives - beds comfortable, towels fluffy, water hot, furnished to high modern standard. All amenities inc washing machine which isn’t mentioned in the listing. Close to beautiful walks Sadly it’s let down by cleanliness. On first glance superficially clean however main bedroom bed head top had to be hoovered as thick dust. High surfaces dust ++.Mirrors smeared and beautiful tv streaked where screen wiped. Light switches greasy throughout. Old grease. Garden is lovely. But furniture dirty and covered in cobwebs and bird droppings. Such that we decided not to use. We emailed the owner to inform them as this spoils their beautiful house. But no acknowledgment from email they provided which is disappointing. I hasten to add as a family we are not nit picky but this was far from what we come to expect from holiday cottage standards, basic cleanliness on arrival
Dear Martyn, Thank you for your booking and subsequent review of our property in Totland. We were pleased that on balance you had a good stay and found many positives in the property, but disappointed with the points around cleanliness and unresponsiveness. On the cleanliness, we find this very disappointing since the property is very recently completely newly decorated and furnished and we have had lots of great feedback on cleanliness from our other guests to date. Nonetheless if that was your experience then we are taking it seriously and will address as appropriate. It's got our full attention so thank you. On the unresponsiveness, as new owners we are being extra vigilant and very responsive. We have a dedicated account for enquiries/ feedback, which receives only comms related to the property and unfortunately we did not receive any email. We can only assume/ suggest that perhaps there was a typo in the address perhaps? Had we received something we would have acted immediately (as we have in the past) as we want all our guests to have a great stay. Hopefully this is just one of those things! Thank you for your subsequent comms one to one. It is helpful to us to understand an improve our property for our guests. Once again we are glad that on balance you had a good stay. Property Owner
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"Tennyson view is a beautiful place to stay."
Very well maintained. Kitchen is fully equipped. There is everything in the house what you need. It was very tidy and clean. One of the best places we have stayed. Totland pier is walkable which is a bonus .
Thank you very much for your feedback Kirti. We're glad that you had a good stay and would love to welcome you back. Simon and Jo. Property Owner
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"This is a well thought out property, quality beds, bathrooms and a well stocked kitchen."
The use of the garage to store bikes or boards is also a bonus. On the quieter part of the island but the beach just 10 mins walk away makes it a real relaxing area, but then you can cross the island in 50 mins so nowhere is far. We got the ferry from Lymington and it took 10 mins from Yarmouth to the house perfect.
Thank you very much for your feedback Nigel. We're glad that you had a good stay and hope to host you again. Simon and Jo Property Owner
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"We had a happy stay in Tennyson View for three nights and liked this cozy house."
Obviously it is newly refurbished and well decorated with everything you need for a family holiday. The property is located in a very quiet neighborhood, just five minutes drive to Tesco & Sainsburys Local for daily supplies and short distances to the sea front and attractions in west area. Nothing to complain!
Thank you very much for your feedback. We’re glad you had a comfortable stay Property Owner
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"A great property, a stone's throw from both Totland and Colwell bays."
Clearly recently refurbished with new furnishings and carpets throughout. Exceptionally clean and well presented. Kitchen well stocked with all the main accessories. Comfortable lounge, and nice to be able to use the courtyard garden. TV, Wifi, all working well. Bedrooms very comfortable, all spacious and great showers. The garage was also useful to store bikes or buggies. Off street parking for 1 car was ideal right outside the door. The only things which let the property down, was there was nothing by way of local info, guidebooks or attractions. No info about wifi code, even though we figured it out through Sky. Also, we requested a highchair (which we found in the garage) but also specifically went on Sykes LiveChat to request a travelcot and this was confirmed in the property. Even the description said to bring sheets. Luckily we also brought our own cot as there was nothing upon arrival which was disappointing. There could also be a few more family friendly things like baby gates on the stairs. Otherwise, a nice property.
Hi Stuart. Thank you for your feedback. As one of our first ever rentals its hugely valuable to us to be able to understand what works and what doesn't and act on it. Which we will straightaway. So thank you. We did try to contact you and other early guests with information about the property and local area in advance of your stay via the details logged with Sykes, but it seems that it didn't get through. Again a learning for us and we will resolve. Fantastic that despite a few small hiccups you found the property in great shape and we hope that you had a fantastic break. Property Owner
Summary
- Three bedrooms: 1 x king-size (zip/link, can be twins on request) with en-suite with walk-in shower, basin and WC, 1 x double, 1 x twin (zip/link, can be king-size on request)
- Bathroom with bath, shower over, basin and WC
- Kitchen
- Living/dining room with electric fire
- Central heating
- Electric oven, gas hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, dishwasher
- Smart TV, WiFi, Nest mini
- Fuel and power inc. in rent
- Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
- Off-road parking
- Enclosed garden with furniture
- Sorry, no smoking
- Shop 0.3 miles, pub 0.6 miles
- Note: Travel cot available upon request
- Washer & dryer
- Charcoal BBQ
- Owners can get discount for boat to island, please inform us if you wish to access
The property
This well-presented property sits within the village of Totland, three miles from Yarmouth, on the scenic Isle of Wight. Enjoying an enclosed garden and off-road parking, Tennyson View is a great base for a family looking to escape to the serenity of Isle of Wight. After a day of wandering the coast, take advantage of the well-appointed kitchen for your home-cooking, complete with cabinets, appliances, and ample worktop space.
Enjoy the lovely views out to the Tennyson Down trail, offering countryside vistas down towards The Needles landmark. Spend your down time in the stylish lounge, furnished with ample seating and an electric fire, perfect for keeping warm during those colder months. Head outside and spend a moment in the enclosed garden, whilst there is also a garage which can be used for bike/kayak storage. As the night grows darker, venture upstairs and take comfort in either of the three bedrooms; there are two zip/link rooms which can be arranged as king-size or twins, along with a double, all also enjoying picturesque scenery. Awaken from a leisurely slumber with a rinse in the bathroom, choosing between a bath or shower to start the day. When you’re ready to explore, just a short stroll away there is a choice of eateries, including ‘The Hut’ seafood restaurant which is a popular choice in the summer.
Choose the Captains Cabin near the sandy beaches of Colwell bay for a wide selection of café style food by the beach or enjoy a drink and dinner at the stunning Waterfront Bar and Restaurant, at the heart of Totland Bay. Further, the pretty town of Yarmouth is just a short drive or bus away with a plethora of cafes and restaurants at all price points and lots to explore. For adventure explore the rest of the Isle of Wight; seek out dinosaur footprints at Compton Bay, amble along Tennyson down, walk to the stunning Needles or simply make the most of the stunning beaches, with a chance to enjoy sailing, kayaking, sea fishing and scuba diving to name a few.
Castles, bike rides and woodland walks are all within easy reach, as well as the legendary costal path being just a few hundred metres from your doorstep. Hop on board the Isle of Wight steam railway and head on an adventure passing through five and half miles of countryside or take a chair lift from Alum Bay and marvel at the stunning views across the sand cliffs.
Or if you just need to tire the kids out before bed, there is a park with a playground opposite the property. Choose Tennyson View for a splendid escape to the Isle of Wight.
Note: This property has a Good Housekeeping bond of £350.
About the location
TOTLAND
Freshwater 1 mile; Yarmouth 3 miles.
The village of Totland rests in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty on the west side of the Isle of Wight's beautiful coast, offering visitors local shops and pubs and spectacular unspoilt coastal scenery. The award-winning beaches of both Totland and Colwell Bay offer a range of activities, whilst a pretty footpath will take you to Freshwater in ten minutes where you will find its golf course and public swimming pool. It is also an excellent starting point for walks along the Tennyson Trail. Take a chair lift from Alum Bay and enjoy some of the wonderful views across the sand cliffs to the famous 'Needles' chalk stacks and lighthouse beyond, or explore the quaint narrow streets, ancient castle and busy harbour at Yarmouth. A great destination with plenty to see and do!
This property offers the following short breaks:
- Winter
- Off-season
- Last minute
- Christmas