Sweet Briars

20 Customer Reviews

• "Really good relaxing week with a good base to travel around the island."

  Good walks on the coastal paths 10 minutes away. Property is well maintained and had everything we needed. Ferry discount is a lot more than 25%. The owner got us nearly 60% discount return based on ferry online prices which is a huge bonus. The property is extremely quiet which is nice if you are a bird watcher but also is a few hundred yards to a very good local inn if you want good food. All in all we would recommend the property.

  Reviewed by David4.7★Jul 2024

• "Lovely cottage, beautiful gardens and well equipped."

  Stunning views and great location for a short walk to our favourite Island pub! Will definitely stay here again :-)

  Reviewed by Harriet5.0★Jul 2024

• "Thankyou for a lovely stay."

  We loved the peaceful house and the beautiful garden.

  Reviewed by Martin5.0★Jun 2022

• "This was a clean and comfortable house to stay in with a wonderful large peaceful garden full of unexpected nooks and crannies."

  Everything we needed was there and we were nicely placed to visit the island. A large cooking apple tree was a bonus and meant we could make Blackberry and apple crumbles galore with the the windfalls and blackberries from the hedgerows. Would go again...

  Reviewed by David5.0★Sep 2021

• "A beautiful, good size and well equipped house in a great location."

  We had a wonderful few days sharing time with family round the great size dining table and in the local pub which is within a very short walk.

  Reviewed by Zoe5.0★Aug 2021

• "It is an excellent well appointed and interesting house."

  The garden is superb and the only thing our grandchildren found missing was a dinosaur.

  Reviewed by Richard5.0★Jul 2021

• "Very nice property and well equipped ."

  Responses to questions from the owners were excellent. Well positioned for exploring the IOW. Only negative was the cleanliness could be better. One bedside locker was covered in dust, bathroom mould and plant runners growing through lounge window frame. We would happily stay here again.

  Reviewed by Keith4.4★Jun 2021

• "It was difficult to get hold of you on the phone following the booking confirmation."

  We had some questions about the property. You ignored our e mail asking the same questions and the owner ignore our letter sent to the property. The propertywas ok and the location was excellent, the best thing about it was the garden. The household rubbish remained at the property for the whole time we were there causing a fly problem. When we arrived both the bins were overflowing and there were other bags placed by the sides. We had nowhere to put our refuse. The double beds were small and uncomfortable and the edges of the mattresses sank when you got in. The decisdion to withdraw the BBQ and towels at short notice was just a money saving ploy on behalf of the owner, using Covid 19 as the excuse. Notice of the fact that the dog had to stay in the scullery or the garden all the time or we had to book him into a kennels was given 72 hours before we arrived. The table in the garden was not large enough to seat six let alone eight and there were only four upright chairs. Luckily we had enquired about chairs and as the answere was ambiguous, we brought two camping chairs which enabled us to eat outside. We bought a new BBQ and brought this with us. The kitchen was easy to prepare meals in and everything worked. The washing and drying facilities in the laundry room also functioned but we discovered a massive build up of fluff in the dryer filter( which had clearly never been emptied) This was a fire waiting to happen. There was nothing in the publicity to suggest that you had to duck under every doorway or which there were many. If this property is to be advertised for 8 people then it needs to be stocked and furnished for 8 .Althought there were leaflets about the local area, there was no information about where the nearest shop was etc.Only a brief mention about a pub a short walk up the road. We have stayed at many properties on the IOW and this one failed to meet our expectations.

  Reviewed by Marcus2.5★Jul 2020

• "Great location and lovely cottage"

  Reviewed by Andrew3.8★Jul 2020

• "The room with the extension can be cold, and damp is visible when cold and wet outside."

  Think this is in the extension bit, but the rest of of the accommodation is excellent!

  Reviewed by Paul4.4★Feb 2020

• "We had a great holiday at Sweet Briars ."

  It was a very good location with good local walks and interesting places within easy reach . The house was clean and comfortable . The garden is beautiful and private. It was easy to contact the owners and communication was good . However ,there were a few things not working in the house . The dishwasher was broken.We could get it to clean by not using the soap dispenser , but leaving the soap on top of the cutlery basket . Looking at reviews , this was mentioned in May , but not dealt with! The coffee machine did not work.This meant 5 adults taking in turns to share a one pot cafetierre. We could not get the record player to work. We did not find the house dog friendly as dog was confined to small utility room which unsettled her. We also have not stayed in a holiday house without a welcome pack before as another reviewer mentioned. I have listed the above as they do need to be dealt with , but it did not spoil our time there.

  Reviewed by Matilda4.4★Aug 2019

• "Lovely holiday cottage which accommodated 2 families easily Didn’t find ..."

  Lovely holiday cottage which accommodated 2 families easily Didn’t find parking a problem Garden is absolutely stunning and children loved playing in it for hours We are a tall family so a few bumps on heads on doorways Windows are low down (and not lockable) which was a bit of a concern for our 3 year old Overall beautiful cottage and we had a fantastic stay

  Reviewed by Anna3.8★Aug 2019

• "Cottage really difficult to find as when approaching from Chale Street sign is not visible, when approached in other direction house sign is virtually covered by ( beautiful) flowers ."

  Looking at the main picture on the website of Sweet Briars I wrongly thought the sea could be seen from the cottage , think this was possibly an aerial picture. Nevertheless was good to lie in bed and observe the farmers and their cattle in the fields.. First time I have ever been to a self catering accommodation and not been welcomed by a small pack of essentials for arrival. Not ready impressed with list of don’t s in information leaflet in cottage. Beautiful gardens, lovingly tendered with a resident partridge visiting daily. Busy road with no pavement outside I would be nervous visiting with young children . Owner friendly when I phoned for information.

  Reviewed by Linda3.4★Jun 2019

• "This is the first place visited with no welcome pack not even a teaspoon of milk no book telling you when to put bins out there was a mobile fish & chip van at village shop one night handy to know we found out when we passed it one good thing pub only 5mins walk food very good would not class as dog friendly confining to small room."

  Reviewed by David3.4★May 2019

• "Loved the cottage and garden."

  The dishwasher didn’t seem to be working properly as the cover for the dishwasher tablet was broke. It was a shame there was no garden furniture or slide as mentioned. The main problem we felt was the driveway which was mentioned as steep and it was a challenge so therefore I think it should be mentioned in the property details so people are aware.

  Reviewed by Lynda3.8★May 2019

• "A wonderful spot close to the sea and surrounded by beautiful countryside."

  Clean and comfortable cottage

  Reviewed by Richard4.7★Mar 2019

• "The cottage was lovely and the facilities were excellent."

  There were however aspects of the property which we could have done with knowing about beforehand. These are not criticisms, they are part of the charm of the place, but we could have done with knowing about them. First, the drive up to the cottage is very steep and comes off a bend in the road, so it is always necessary to have a person guide a car our. There is a mirror opposite the driveway, but it cannot be seen at night. Second, the ceilings in the cottage are very low, and there is always a step down into a room. This means that tall people are likely to bang their heads on the lintels of the doors. All in all, we had a lovely time at Sweet Briars,and would thoroughly recommend it to others.

  Reviewed by Findelvh5.0★Dec 2018

• "The cottage was lovely and the garden was excellent!"

  Lovely place to stay for a family.

  Reviewed by Jennie4.7★Aug 2018

• "Difficulty in reversing off sloping drive - on bend."

  Kitchen needs to be near dining room.

  Reviewed by Tracy3.4★Aug 2018

• "What a wonderful cottage."

  Brilliant location, fabulous cottage. Holiday was perfect, would recommend it to anyone who was visiting the island

  Reviewed by Kate5.0★Apr 2017

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