The Coach House

53 Customer Reviews

• "We had a lovely stay at The Coach House."

  The house was warm, spacious and comfortable and in a perfect location for exploring the island. I loved watching the red squirrel breakfasting on the nuts in the mornings. We will definitely be back.

  Thank you Tracey for your kind review - so glad you enjoyed your stay, and we hope to see you again soon Peter & Ann Property Owner

  Reviewed by Tracy4.7★Feb 2025

• "Thank you for your excellent accommodation and your personal attention to help us settle in on our arrival."

  Our only concern was that the ensuite shower had a tendency to flood onto the bathroom floor a little - we appreciate the extra towels you left but wondered if it was a little blocked with hair maybe? It was only a very small hiccup in what was an amazing experience - so many lovely trips that were so easy to get to from your farm. Thanks for a great break !!

  Reviewed by Hazel5.0★Oct 2024

• "This is our second time here at the coach house."

  This time for a long weekend for my mums birthday. It has been so nice to spend more time at the property relaxing and enjoying the views. The coach house is nice and cosy for us as a family to spend time together and we have made so more special memories.

  Dear Jo Many thanks for your kind review - so glad you enjoyed your second stay here and we look forward to seeing you again next time. If you would like to publish your review that would be great - we had one published last month that was so negative it was upsetting and reduced the rating Best wishes to you all Peter and Ann Property Owner

  Reviewed by I5.0★Oct 2024

• "Welcoming and friendly as the hosts are, we feel that the 4."

  8 rating is far too high. We base our feedback on the many self catering cottages, both with Sykes and other companies, that we have stayed at. Kitchen….dirty bowls in cupboard, dirty windows and well cobwebbed. Lounge…. Dirty windows, cobwebs, missing slat on blinds, cobwebs on spiral staircase. Really dirty and stained rugs in lounge and both larger bedrooms. Downstairs bathroom……Rusty and dirty towel rail, dirty old laundry basket. Shower soaks bathroom floor even with the towels provided on floor to soak it up. Upstairs bathroom, toilet seat broken on arrival. This was replaced by a nice new seat

  Hi Paul Thanks for your review. It’s important to us to know when standards fall short of expectations. In respect of cobwebs our cleaner is fastidious in tackling them but I’m afraid that they can reappear as soon as the cleaner leaves. We were unaware of the broken toilet seat until the midstay cleaning took place and it would have been helpful to know about it on arrival. It was replaced the moment we became aware. It’s a pity that these concerns and some rust on a radiator and a missing slat on the blind was enough to spoil the enjoyment of your break in accommodation that has consistently warranted glowing reviews from others who have stayed in the Coach house. We will certainly make our cleaner aware of the issues you have mentioned Property Owner

  Reviewed by Paul A1.6★Sep 2024

• "Absolutely lovely accommodation and views, really enjoyed our short visit ."

  Thank you Mark for your kind review - glad you enjoyed your stay and we’re able to introduce your family to the IOW - hope to see you again soon Peter & Ann Property Owner

  Reviewed by Mark5.0★Aug 2024

• "We had a great stay at the Coach House."

  The hosts were really helpful and responsive - the directions provided were excellent. The property is lovely - very spacious, comfortable and well equipped. There were three of us, but it would comfortably accommodate six. It’s a quiet location but not far from attractions like Osborne House and the Steam Railway is very close by. We didn’t use it, but the barn with table tennis etc would be great for families. It was lovely to see a variety of birds and red squirrels in the garden! We would recommend the Coach House!

  Thank you so much for your kind review. We are really pleased you enjoyed your holiday and hope to see you back here in the future Ann and Peter Property Owner

  Reviewed by Hilary5.0★May 2024

• "I can only describe this accommodation as wonderful, very spacious and ..."

  I can only describe this accommodation as wonderful, very spacious and comfortable, peacefully set in lovely surroundings, the hosts were very welcoming and helpful, will definitely stay again

  Hi Tracey Thank you so much for your positive review. Sorry to reply to late - I missed it. It means a lot to us when guests really enjoy their stay. We do hope to see you again before too long. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Tracy4.7★Mar 2024

• "The location was absolutely lovely."

  The cottage was both stylish and cozy and immaculately clean. It provided a much-needed escape for our daughter and grand-daughters, who all loved it and also enjoyed improving their piano playing skills (mainly chopsticks!) and also playing table tennis and darts in the outside space. I would absolutely recommend this beautiful cottage to everyone and i will definitely be booking it again.

  Hi Janice Thank you so much for your kind review. We are so pleased you enjoyed your stay so much. We were sorry we didn’t get to say hello but we were away for the weekend. We look forward to seeing you next time, and don’t forget to contact us about the ferry discount we are able to get for guests Peter & Ann. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Janice5.0★Mar 2024

• "Wonderful property situated in a beautiful setting, yet only minutes from pub/restaurant, local shops and beaches."

  Lots of space and ideal for families or friends sharing a quiet space.

  Reviewed by Denise4.7★Feb 2024

• "Lovely property, very helpful host especially sorting out ferry discount"

  Reviewed by David5.0★Dec 2023

• "We really enjoyed our peaceful week in the Coach House, it went too soon!"

  ! Peter and Ann have a lovely countryside location with a truly comfortable home from home feeling. The games barn was great and table tennis table super fun. The kitchen had everything you could need and lounge / dining was very spacious and relaxing. The piano was a hit with our son too.... Thanks for everything Barrie and Ann

  Dear Barrie Many thanks for your positive feedback about your stay. We’re always pleased to know people have enjoyed their stay. It was lovely to meet you and hope to see you another time Peter & Ann Property Owner

  Reviewed by Barrie4.7★Sep 2023

• "This cottage is a gem !"

  Beautiful cottage with extras thought of , suited our family where we have grandparents daughter and grandchildren in the same house. Tomatoes and runner beans from the owners were very welcome ! We will definitely return when we come back to this area!

  Dear Tamasine Many thanks for your positive feedback about your stay at the Coach House. We are so pleased you enjoyed your visit and we look forward to seeing you again another time. Many thanks, Peter & Ann Property Owner

  Reviewed by Tamasine5.0★Aug 2023

• "It was everything it said it would be and more."

  Excellent location convenient for visiting all of the islands attractions.

  Reviewed by Ina5.0★Jul 2023

• "Lovely property ,with thoughtful touches throughout."

  The barbecue area and the games room was a real bonus. The owners were very good when dealing with the shower which had broken down, offering us alternative arrangements. The wine and chocolates were gratefully received.

  Reviewed by Ann-marie4.1★Jun 2023

• "Really enjoyed our stay."

  The property was excellent.

  Reviewed by Tom5.0★May 2023

• "Peaceful, quiet and safe and conveniently situated for visits to the rest of the island."

  We were delighted to watch a red squirrel feeding from the squirrel feeder in your garden. Wonderful!

  Reviewed by Judy4.4★Apr 2023

• "Fantastic property, exactly as described in a great location for everything on the East side of the island."

  The place was comfortable and easy to feel at home and the perfect balance between being private but having a good proximity to places of interest and convenience. The owners were polite and helpful and all the information needed on the facilities of the cottage were provided.

  Reviewed by Rhys5.0★Apr 2023

• "A nice place to stay, just the two of us, so lots of space for a relaxing break."

  Reviewed by John5.0★Mar 2023

• "Lovely place to stay, very comfortable sofas and well-equipped kitchen."

  Location is excellent with nice garden and 'games barn'. Just a few minutes up the road is a lovely dog walking route as well with a small parking area.

  Reviewed by Roger5.0★Oct 2022

• "A delightful autumnal break on the Isle of Wight."

  Travelled all over the island and visited most of the main attractions. Property very comfortable, well equipped and spotless.

  Reviewed by Frances4.7★Sep 2022

• "The house was very spacious."

  We enjoyed the grand piano, and the games barn. Had good weather most days, so managed to get out and do some nice walks. One of us swam every day. Also after a bit of hunting saw a red squirrel!

  Dear Ginny, Thank you for your positive review. It makes a big difference to us when people enjoy their stay with us. So glad you managed to get some good walks in and enjoy your time here Peter & Ann Property Owner

  Reviewed by Ginny5.0★Sep 2022

• "Loverly big converted barn in quiet position with modern facilities."

  Owners Pete & Ann who live on site were very friendly and informative. Steam railway fans will love the regular sound of the iow steam railway puffing away on the close by line and centre. A very relaxing holiday home.

  Dear Terry, many thanks for your kind review. So glad you enjoyed your stay, and everything was satisfactory. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Terry5.0★Sep 2022

• "We stayed in this superb holiday let in August ‘22."

  What can I say? We were NOT disappointed! Everything was as you would expect, extremely well equipped with almost everything you can imagine you would need and it was spotlessly clean. We had a very warm welcome and the owners were on hand for help and advice about the area and the ample facilities. Ann was so friendly and we had the privilege of meeting her grandchildren who played nicely with our granddaughter which was an added bonus. Despite being there during a heatwave, the house was extremely comfortable and remained cool downstairs, where we slept, (although fitfully because of the twanging bed mattress) It was considerably hotter upstairs though but there is nothing you can do about that although a fan would have helped. If you are ‘touristing’ during your stay we can highly recommend the Steam Train and Birds of Prey centre which is within walking distance. We had a super day there with far more to do than we were expecting and they had lots of shady areas to escape the heat. The loos were spotless too! We would also highly recommend The White Hart, a mile away, for dinner! It was excellent! We would suggest you book though as it is VERY popular. All in all, we had a terrific week and would thoroughly recommend. If we want to return to the Isle of White in the future we will certainly be back! Thank you!

  Hi Elaine Many thanks for your kind review.it’s great when people enjoy their stay. We very much enjoyed having you as guests too - makes a big difference. When you return you can look forward to a new mattress! Peter & Ann Property Owner

  Reviewed by Elaine4.7★Aug 2022

• "Beautiful coach house."

  Had everything we needed and was very comfortable. The grand piano was a bonus and the children loved playing on it. We were very well looked after and would happily stay again. Would also recommend to others

  Reviewed by I5.0★Jul 2022

• "The Coach House is situated in a quiet village with good access to the island if you have transport."

  Our experience was a mixed bag of good and not so good. The on-site owners are very friendly. The grounds are spacious and attract a variety of wildlife. Take some peanuts for the feeders just outside the kitchen window and you will see red squirrels, great spotted and green woodpeckers, great and blue tits, jays and other garden birds. The living area and kitchen are spacious and comfortable and well equipped. The toilets use mascerators and feed into a septic tank. A power cut caused a problem with the mascerator for a short time. The downstairs walk in shower is not well designed and the owners provide towels to roll up to prevent leaks onto the bathroom floor. Access to the upstairs is via an ornate metal spiral staircase - 12 steps. It is certainly not suitable for young children, the infirm or those with mobility difficulties. The low eaves in the roof are not ideal for moving around in the bedrooms and bathroom. The most serious issue however is the lack of ventilation and heat retention upstairs. Our weather was warm but not unusually so. The room temperature was unbearable, particularly in the twin room. We decided to purchase a room fan which helped at night. These should be provided by the owners as a matter of urgency. The property is not the cleanest we have stayed in but overall our holiday was excellent and there are many good places to eat nearby.

  Reviewed by Martin2.8★Jul 2022

• "Lovely comfortable cottage."

  Lots to do nearby as long as you have a car. Owners are on site and quickly resolved issue with shower, but left to your own devices otherwise. Would gladly stay again.

  Reviewed by Rosie5.0★Jun 2022

• "Perfect for the IoW steam railway and set in a quiet courtyard with plenty of open space nearby."

  Peter has a duck pond where the kids can feed them and also keeps the birds well fed. We were fortunate enough to see a red squirrel and woodpecker during our stay. The accommodation was perfect for our family stay and we made good use of the nearby walks. Robin Hill is 5 minutes down the road and the Sloop Inn about a 40 minute walk avoiding roads. We were only staying for a week but will be back because we couldn't fit everything in. There are some great places to places to eat including DaVinci in Newport that was really accommodating with the kids, the DairyMans Daughter at Arreton Barns, The BlueBells at Bridlesford for breakfast (make sure you book) and some of the best fish and chips from Tony's in Ryde. Avoid The Fishbourne though, it was by far the worst meal and service we have had in a long time that is exorbitantly priced for the quality we experienced on our visit where we had to return two of the main courses and were made to feel very unwelcome bringing children without so much as an apology for poor quality food. Overall our holiday was great and the games room was a real boon for us to unwind after our days out.

  Reviewed by Greg4.7★Apr 2022

• "Lovely stay in an excellent property, with friendly owners onsite as well."

  Good location three hundred yards from IOW Steam Railway Havenstreet station, and convenient for off road walking. Resident red squirrels also entertained us from the kitchen window, along with woodpeckers and other birds.

  Dear Graham Many thanks for your positive feedback. We’re so pleased you enjoyed your stay so much, and we hope to see you again Peter& Ann Property Owner

  Reviewed by Graham5.0★Apr 2022

• "A wonderful cottage, spotlessly clean with absolutely everything you need."

  The red squirrels and woodpeckers were lovely to watch and provided hours of entertainment . We had fresh farm eggs left on the doorstep and the dog loved the garden to run about in. A brilliant place for a relaxing stay, we would thoroughly recommend it.

  Dear Adam Thank you for your kind comments. We’re so pleased you had a good holiday at the coach House and that everything was positive for you. We enjoyed you staying with us and hope to see you again Best wishes Peter & Ann Property Owner

  Reviewed by Adam5.0★Mar 2022

• "Absolutely beautiful, there is nothing wrong with it, it has a home from home feeling."

  Thanks Emma - so glad you enjoyed your stay despite the iffy weather. We do look forward to welcoming you back sometime in the future. Peter & Ann Property Owner

  Reviewed by Emma5.0★Feb 2022

• "We had a very comfortable enjoyable stay everything was really good."

  Owners were very nice and helpful .we would definitely like to return soon

  Reviewed by John4.7★Jan 2022

• "This was a lovely property in a convenient location which was well equipped and very comfortable."

  Thank you, we really enjoyed our visit to the Isle of Wight.

  Reviewed by Ruth3.8★Oct 2021

• "Really lovely quiet relaxing location with of plenty of options for dog walking."

  Clean and spacious house that more than met out expectations.

  Reviewed by Richard5.0★Oct 2021

• "Twin bedroom had loads of flies in it , floor, beds, door , my daughter had to sleep on the sofa for the wkend ."

  Reviewed by Karen3.8★Sep 2021

• "The accommodation is set in an idyllic and peaceful location."

  Would highly recommend this as a place to stay. There is a grand piano in he main lounge/diner..sadly neither of us played..... Kitchen is very well equipped with cooking utensils. The accommodation is really comfortable and like being home from home. We would definitely return. Thank you Ann and Peter for making our holiday special and thank the chickens for the eggs...after a long journey back MaMac and Steve had scrambled egg and toast for dinner...also thank Peter and telephone call to Anne to help with the washing machine...it was much appreciated and your daughter for loaning me so washing detergent.,...

  Reviewed by Rowan5.0★Sep 2021

• "The Coach House is a wonderful place to stay, peaceful, spacious comfortable and well equipped."

  We had a most enjoyable holiday on the Isle of Wight in this lovely property.

  Reviewed by Valerie5.0★Sep 2021

• "Lovely cottage, lovely owners great holiday."

  We will be back.

  Reviewed by Laura5.0★Jun 2021

• "The cottage is lovely and very cosy."

  Plenty of cooking equipment. The owners were very helpful and friendly.

  Reviewed by Claire4.7★Oct 2020

• "Ann and Peter are perfect hosts."

  A hamper with goodies awaited our arrival The accommodation is set in an idyllic and peaceful location. Lovely walks. Would highly recommend this as a place to stay. Also there is a grand piano which my daughter and I had great enjoyment playing. Kitchen is very well equipped with cooking utensils and even a slow cooker. The accommodation is really comfortable and like being home from home. The washing machine and tumble dryer are not located in the accommodation but this is only a minor detail and didn't worry us at all. We would definitely return. Thank you Ann and Peter for making our holiday special

  Reviewed by Gina5.0★Oct 2020

• "This was the 6th visit to the island at varying locations and turned out to be by far the most enjoyable,relaxing and comfortable stay we have had, the coach house had everything you could possibly need, Peter and Ann made us very welcome(thankyou for wine,biscuits and dog treats)."

  .. Strongly recommended and will definitely stay at the coach house on our next visit, perfect perfect

  Reviewed by Dawn5.0★Sep 2020

• "The Coach House was a fantastic property and we had a wonderful stay on the Isle of Wight."

  The property is located in a great location; it's easy to get to almost anywhere on the island in just a short period of time, but it's far enough away from the hustle and bustle to provide a quiet space that is perfect for families. The coach house itself is clean and spacious and very well laid out for families, with two bathrooms and plenty of space. We particularly liked the outdoor barn with games area as this kept our kids entertained, even in wet weather - they were also very entertained by the resident cat, nearby horses and chickens. The owners could not have been more accommodating or welcoming, bringing us over freshly grown tomatoes from their garden and eggs freshly laid by their hens. Nothing was too much trouble. The cottage is pretty much perfect but the only room for improvement is the bed in the downstairs bedroom could be a more quieter and more comfortable, and also the TV often failed to pick up a signal and so we only had iPlayer. That said, I'm sure many people go on holiday to get away from such distractions (but just a note if you have kids and need to distract them!). From the cottage there are lots of nice walks and it's easy to drive a short distance to Ryde, Sandown or other places on the coast. We didn't our dog this time, but it's a very pet friendly property (although you'd probably want to keep a dog on the lead in the farm itself due to the cat/chickens!). We will definitely be returning here when we next return to the Isle of Wight. We had a wonderful stay and the location is great. We had friends staying at the same time who paid more than three times as much as we did, but our accommodation was better!

  Reviewed by Adella5.0★Aug 2020

• "We really enjoyed our lovely week in The Coach House."

  Very helpful and friendly owners, a beautifully decorated and very peaceful and relaxing property that was perfectly located fur exploring the island. Only minor issue was the downstairs bedroom bed was very squeaky making a noise every time you moved in the night. The grand piano was a bonus for our music student daughter. Would highly recommend a stay here!

  Reviewed by Gillian5.0★Aug 2020

• "Great family holiday."

  cottage had everything we could want . good location to explore the island.

  Reviewed by Kenneth5.0★Jul 2020

• "Lovely house real effort made in these difficult times with hand sanitisers and cleaning etc."

  The games room a great hit with darts, table tennis and football. Lovely walks to be had and the children loved feeding the horses Lovely peaceful location but so central Robin Hill 5 minute drive, Ryde 10 minutes Blackgang 25mins. The village of Wotton Bridge 5 minute drive has tesco express and takeaways. If you want to avoid supermarket at this time we had a Morrisons delivery to The Coach House. Would happily stay again.

  Reviewed by Janet5.0★Jul 2020

• "Fantastic holiday cottage, very well equipped and in a great location to explore the island"

  Reviewed by Diane5.0★Oct 2019

• "Great place to stay."

  Very friendly owners and they immediately helped out when we had a problem with one of the doors, which was sorted out in moments. Would highly recommend the property, close to Fishbourne ferry, and excellent location to any part of the Isle of Wight.

  Reviewed by Joanna4.7★Aug 2019

• "Lovely Setting, ideal for the dog , had a problem with a brand new hob but the landlord quickly sorted it out."

  Easy to drive to places but lovely and quiet in the evenings when you want to relax. Went with my father and Mother who had the lovely downstairs bedroom with the ensuite while we had upstairs , enjoyed our stay very much!

  Reviewed by Kim5.0★Mar 2019

• "Beautiful coach house."

  Location a little remote but an ideal holiday home for a quiet family break.

  Reviewed by Ian4.7★Feb 2019

• "Perfect! One of the best cottages we have had."

  Thank you.

  Reviewed by Sharon5.0★Aug 2018

• "The Coach House is not only a beautifull place to stay but the location worked really well for us."

  The house has a true wow factor and was a treat to stay in. The owners were lovely and friendly and provided everything you would need and some lovely extra touches. We were with our 3 children and our dog, the space in the house was perfect. The surrounding gardens were safe and perfect for nosey children! They loved visiting the horses, chatting to the chickens and the resident cat was a hit with our youngest daughter. We will definitely be returning!

  Reviewed by Pamela5.0★Aug 2018

• "Lovely place to stay, my children loved the animals and also the table tennis, badminton etc."

  Very clean facilities, friendly family/owners, great location, highly recommend.

  Reviewed by Nathan5.0★Aug 2018

• "The opportunity for children to roam around the farmyard and adjoining fields was a bonus."

  The children also liked ‘talking’ to the horses and the Hens that habitually turned up at mealtimes in the courtyard. An electric type shower in the upper bathroom would be a good idea , but not essential.

  Reviewed by Robert4.7★Jul 2018

• "The cottage was lovely and had a real wow factor when we walked in."

  Everything we needed had be thought of and provided (even essentials for our dog!) Would recommend the cottage to anyone but it’s a base and you need to be willing and able to drive to everything.

  Reviewed by Becky4.7★Apr 2018

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