Byewater

20 Customer Reviews

• "This was a wonderful place to stay, spacious but lovely and warm and we also took some logs so could make use of the wood burning stove."

  The property is in a fabulous location and the kitchen was very well equipped with plenty of crocks and dishwasher. The bed in the main double was extremely comfortable, great nights sleep (we didn't use any of the others so can't comment). The driveway looked steep when we first arrived but we soon got used to it - and the shopping delivery van didn't have any problem (but you might want to warn them). Chris (the owner) popped by to welcome us and check we had found the thermostat okay (it snowed while we were there - very unexpected). We really enjoyed our stay and would love to stay again.

  Good morning I find the comment about the drive being steep very unusual. We have been renting this property for 20 years and never had this comment before Three weeks ago. We had a disabled person staying using the the wheelchair that is provided,they had no problem with the drive whatsoever. Further to the comment there is a Costa Coffee five minutes walk away And a lovely pub and restaurant the Fishbourne Inn which is also a five minute walk away and 20 minute walk to Wootton where there’s a Tesco’s express Property Owner

  Reviewed by Amanda4.1★Nov 2024

• "Byewater is a lovely bungalow very spacious with a stunning view at the rear of the property."

  The drive is very steep which is hard for disabled people like myself to walk up. The property is comfortable it is ideally situated with everything you need a drive or bus ride away i.e. Supermarkets, nearby towns, beaches, restaurants and attractions.

  Good morning I find the comment about the drive being steep unusual. We have been renting this property for 20 years and never had this comment before Three weeks ago. We had a disabled person staying using the the wheelchair that is provided,they had no problem with the drive whatsoever. Further to the comment there is a Costa Coffee five minutes walk away And a lovely pub and restaurant the Fishbourne Inn which is also a five minute walk away and 20 minute walk to Wootton where there’s a Tesco’s express Property Owner

  Reviewed by Chris4.4★Oct 2024

• "A fabulous stay at this lovely accommodation."

  Perfect location and very well equipped. Everything you need for a comfortable stay. Beautiful views and great fun paddleboarding and crabbing from the garden. We stayed with 4 adults and 4 children aged 10, 12 and 15. We all had a wonderful time and the children have already asked to book again! Thank you for a super holiday.

  Thank you for the lovely feedback, I was happy to hear your enjoyed your stay at Byewater Property Owner

  Reviewed by Tracy5.0★Aug 2024

• "Perfect location for both adults and children"

  Thank you for your kind works and lovely to hear your enjoyed your stay. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Julian5.0★Jul 2024

• "I booked this for my husbands 60th birthday as a surprise, he had no idea the rest of the family were coming."

  Byewater is the perfect property for a larger group and comfortably accommodated all 8 of us and 2 dogs. What a wonderful place to stay, peaceful and relaxing. Beautiful surroundings. everything you need for a holiday, including red squirrels! I didn't want to leave and will definitely be back. Thank you.

  Reviewed by Jo5.0★Jun 2024

• "Well maintained and clean property, ideal for a mature group of friends for a holiday week."

  We appreciated the comfortable chairs/sofas in the lounge and cooked a meal most nights. The red squirrels visited nearly every day and we kept the nuts topped up. Great to watch the kids learning to row a large canoe on Wootton creek. The instructions to get there were helpfully precise. A peaceful spot on a lovely island

  Thank you for your feedback. We are so pleased to know that you enjoyed your stay. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Elaine5.0★Jun 2024

• "I am sure last we visited there was a welcome hamper with guidance and instructions re property functions ie boating ,heating, rubbish ,squirrels,ect we found this useful then and even though not really needed this time others might."

  Thank you for your feedback. We appreciate your comments, and will strive to improve our communications. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Kevin5.0★May 2024

• "This was the best holiday cottage we have rented, not posh or fancy but clean and comfortable with everything needed for a great holiday, and in a stunning location also perfect for dog owners."

  Plus a friendly owner on hand to provide any help or assistance needed. Highly recommended.

  Thank you for your feedback. We are very happy to know that you had an enjoyable holiday experience. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Christopher5.0★May 2024

• "Byewater is the perfect holiday let in many ways, Chris the owner was very helpful."

  The house is perfectly situated for peace and quiet with a lovely view and was very clean and all mod cons. Easy accessible to all parts of the isle and Fishbourne to Portsmouth ferry 400 meters away, there is a local pub 400 meters away which serves lovely food. We will return again for sure.

  Reviewed by Andrew5.0★May 2024

• "We loved our stay at Byewater."

  It was perfect for our party of 6 adults, 3 small children and two dogs. The view is stunning and we loved being able to use the kayaks and paddleboards. We saw red squirrels every day and they were very happy to sit and run along the decking. The owner provided nuts for us to leave out and the squirrels loved them. It was wonderful! We met Chris, the owner, and he was very warm and welcoming. It was very reassuring to have him close by if needed. We would love to stay again.

  Reviewed by Victoria4.7★Apr 2024

• "We had a fabulous week at Byewater."

  The location is stunning. Our group was 7 adults & 2 dogs - and we had plenty of space without feeling cramped. The house is well set out, with the bedrooms being separate from the kitchen & dining / living area. Plenty of parking space (though the drive down is steep!). The back of the house opens onto a large deck overlooking the creek. It is just fantastic. Red squirrels were daily visitors on the deck - easily persuaded to stop & eat the peanuts that Chris had left. Communication with Chris was great. We left a couple of mentions in the maintenance book - such a good idea to be able to note down any small issues as they arise. It was our first family holiday all together & we couldn't have stayed anywhere more wonderful. Thank you to Chris & his team. We would love to return.

  Reviewed by Jen4.7★Mar 2024

• "Byewater was the perfect place for us."

  Probably one of the most peaceful places we have ever been yet so close to all the amenities and easy access all over the island. As the place is a 5 minute walk from the ferry and the bus stop is not far away the car was not needed all the time. My grandson adores squirrels and they made an appearance every day. Any questions we had were quickly answered/dealt with by Chris despite the fact that he was in the States, so thanks go to his, very efficient, back up team as well! We didn't want to leave and think it will be difficult to find anywhere else that we'd rather stay.

  Reviewed by B4.7★Feb 2024

• "We had a super time at Byewater, thank you!"

  Its such an idyllic spot. We worked it out but some central heating instructions would have been helpful. We would certainly book Byewater again. Thank you Pennie

  We are so pleased that you enjoyed your holiday at Byewater. With sincere thanks, The Byewater Team. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Pennie5.0★Oct 2023

• "We had an amazing time at Byewater last week (25/09/23 to 29/09/23)."

  The location and description of the property was exactly as we were expecting from the description on Sykes website. However, I have to say, this property was exceptional !! It far exceeded our expectations. Amazing location, fantastically clean and well-proportioned/layout of the property overall. Beautiful freshly laundered towels, bedding and all the little extras that were included in the kitchen....the little things that you forget to bring.....washing up liquid, oil, salt & pepper, tea bags/coffee, tea towel to name but a few....and the nuts for the squirrels that make an appearance daily !! Chris, the owner, is super friendly and always on hand and so keen to make our stay as lovely as possible. We will be back and I can't wait.

  Thank you for your feedback. We so enjoy knowing that our guests have had a good holiday at Byewater! We look forward to welcoming you back in the future. With sincere thanks, The Byewater Team. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Donna5.0★Sep 2023

• "It’s in a stunning quiet location and is a fabulous large property, begging to be upgraded."

  But its downside at the moment is its ‘needs an update and a really good deep clean. The paintwork is grotty, some curtains mouldy and torn. The showers don’t work properly, neither does the dish washer. The master bedroom bed is uncomfy. But to be fair to the owners, they’ve just started to let it out and say they are on a learning curve. Its a gorgeous place with plenty of opportunities for swimming, canoeing, boating. A big private, perfectly located property. We had a great stay. So thank you.

  We are so pleased that you enjoyed all of the wonderful outdoor activities that our unique waterfront property offers. The maintenance issues have been noted, and are being addressed. Thank you, The Byewater Team. Update (October 2023): New drapery panels have been installed in the living area. The dishwasher has been serviced & is working well. The showers have been checked, and all three are working properly. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Jillian3.8★Sep 2023

• "What a fab spot Byewater is, this is the 5th house we have hired on the Island and is our favourite, good size bedrooms, lots of wardrobe/cupboard space, very large lounge and kitchen/dining area, great for entertaining (we had friends and family over) , large decking area leading down to the pontoon - children had a great time crabbing and feeding the ducks, nice pub in walking distance."

  House has everything you need to feel like a "home from home". Will defo book again. Thank you :)

  Thank you for your kind comments. It makes us very happy to know that families are enjoying the home to its fullest! With sincere regards, The Byewater Team. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Louise3.4★Aug 2023

• "Amazing location for a family holiday."

  We will definitely come back.

  Thank you for your feedback. We are so pleased that you enjoyed your holiday! The Byewater Team. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Sarah4.7★Aug 2023

• "Absolutely loved this house."

  It’s rather rustic looking from the outside but really lovely inside and the setting is amazing. Took our paddle boards out on the creek from the jetty and loved sitting on the decking with a cuppa in the morning. It would be nice if there were gates on the decking so you could relax a bit if you’ve got a dog or smaller kids. We would definitely come back , we had a wonderful stay .

  Thank you for your kind feedback. We would like to let you know that there are now gates on the deck, so the area is fully enclosed and safe for kids and dogs. We look forward to seeing you again at Byewater! Property Owner

  Reviewed by Nichola4.7★Jul 2023

• "As a family of 8 we were let down on another property we had booked elsewhere 4 days before our arrival so i was chuffed to bits to get this house, and what a blessing in disguise."

  Our ages ranged from 28 to 89 and we had a fantastic time at Byewater. Sitting on the enormous decking looking out on the estuary watching the dog play and one of our party paddle boarding in the sunshine was the highlight. The front room is amazing with large bifold doors that open up to look out to the decking and back garden and has plenty of sofas and recliner chairs. Some parts of the house are a little tired and could do with freshening up. The beds are very comfortable and clean. A proper information book with things like rubbish procedures and if we were able to use the out buildings would have been nice, but i don't think the house has been rented out for long. This did not stop us from enjoying what could be an amazing holiday home though, and we all said we'd definitely stay there again. Also it's literally 4 mins drive from Fishbourne ferry terminal.

  Many thanks for your feedback. We are so very pleased that you fully enjoyed Byewater, and all that our property has to offer. Our first full month of renting is coming to a close. We therefore appreciate your comments, as we are striving to provide the best possible guest experience. With Sincere thanks, The Byewater Team. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Kevin4.1★Jun 2023

• "The property was fantastic."

  Well maintained with great facilities. Some thoughtful inclusions like guidebooks and dog treats, tea, milk, etc. easy to reach from the ferry and very close to ryde, etc. we will be back!

  Thank you for your kind comments. We appreciate the feedback, and we are very pleased that you have enjoyed your stay. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Gary5.0★May 2023

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