Hurst View

31 Customer Reviews

• "Lovely property good location would definitely recommend if only one problem the ..."

  Lovely property good location would definitely recommend if only one problem the top bedroom en suite shower had no hot water so couldn't use but apart from that was really pleased

  Many thanks for your feedback! I do apologise, the shower bar in the top floor en-suite had to be replaced, this has now been completed :) Property Owner

  Reviewed by Ronald4.7★Oct 2024

• "Very comfortable, great location"

  Reviewed by Tracy4.1★Oct 2024

• "A lovely stay at Hurst View iN August and we have already booked to come back next year in 2025."

  Lovely home that is so much bigger than it looks from the outside. The house had everything you needed whilst on holiday and more. Pros Lovely big rooms Cloakroom, bathroom on 1st floor and en suite in top floor Kitchen with all utensils and modern equipment Parking on drive at front of house Great WiFi for phones and devices. Smart tv in lounge. Cons No separate recycling bin Double bed on top floor has head board both ends so is not very long to be aware. Overall a lovely stay in a lovely modern home.

  Thanks for your feedback Katie! So pleased you will be returning next year and that you enjoyed the house and the area, which a lot of people fall in love with. Just had full fibre installed so even better WiFi now! It is frustrating with the recycling, Sykes advised only to have one bin, sorry! Wooden, top double bed is as photographs and is not advisable for guests over 6’ tall, again sorry. Double bed on the first floor will take any size! Regards Mike Property Owner

  Reviewed by Katie4.1★Aug 2024

• "A nice property in a good location."

  One bedside light was not working in the double bedroom on the first floor. Be useful to have an information pack available especially for rubbish and recycling collections.

  Reviewed by Simon4.1★Aug 2024

• "Well maintained and looked after, this is a beautiful home and we had a lovely holiday."

  The only disappointment was the standard of cleanliness in the kitchen. All the cups glasses plates saucepans etc had to be washed before first use as they were very dirty. There was a dirty towel and tea towel left on the side - which I washed and left clean. The oven glove was filthy and should be thrown away! The rest of the accommodation seemed good, we are mindful it is dog friendly we didn’t expect perfection but there was old dog poop in the garden too which I cleaned up

  Reviewed by Lisa4.1★Aug 2024

• "The property is very spacious and the location near Freshwater is good."

  A country park nearby, so good for dog walking. Bedrooms are a good size. All utensils you need are there. We liked the big map of the island on the wall. Some minor grips. No guide for occupants eg nearby doctors, hospitals, shops etc. Instructions are brief and stuck on walls. No means of recycling food or plastics etc. Towels very basic. No welcome pack either. On of the toilets got blocked for a while. Lighting is a bit dodgy as well. But if these were addressed it would have warranted 5 stars.

  Thanks for your feedback Jeremy-house and local area guidance now in kitchen, lounge lighting sorted. Regards Mike Property Owner

  Reviewed by Jeremy4.4★Jun 2024

• "Thanks to the owners of the property in allowing us to bring our Dog,"

  Reviewed by Chris4.1★Jun 2024

• "Nice place to stay."

  My only problem was the bed in the top room. My opinion is that the mattress needs to be replaced as I had to use one of the singles for 3 nights. Towels need to be bigger. Other than that it was fine.

  Thanks for your feedback. The top bedroom mattress does not need replacing as it's fairly new. It is firm which I understand is not to everyone's liking. For balance there is a much softer double bed on the first floor. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Martyn4.7★May 2024

• "This house is very spacious, warm and comfortable."

  It is only a few minutes drive to the sea and ferry.

  Reviewed by Ivan4.7★Apr 2024

• "Very comfortable."

  Good have buses almost outside. Lights need some attention although did not spoil the holiday

  Reviewed by Gina5.0★Mar 2024

• "Hurst View is a beautiful, well equipped home on a lovely part of the Island."

  The perfect base to explore other areas, and there’s some great walks right on your doorstep. This is a big house with lots of space but also felt so warm and cosy. Being a dog friendly property it has a secure back garden, accessible from the lounge. I particularly enjoyed the stunning views from the top bedroom. We will certainly stay here again.

  Many thanks for your feedback Nicola. The 'picture' window seat in the top bedroom with views of the sea at Yarmouth is one of my favourite places to be! Property Owner

  Reviewed by Nicola5.0★Mar 2024

• "I have to say that we were very disappointed with some aspects of cleanliness at the property, the kitchen and bathrooms in particular."

  I had to clean the ensuite shower tiles before we could use it, picture attached. The pink residue is a build-up of bacteria and skin cells, if this is not cleaned then mould will develop, which it had. The kitchen cupboards were all dirty with grease covering the shelves where the pans are stored, I have cleaned these out as well. Some pans are not fit to be used, (pictures attached) and need to be replaced. The oven was filthy and had not been cleaned for some time, I cleaned this as well, before and after picture attached. The oven trays provided were not fit to use so I purchased 2 new ones which I have left at the property. Also, several pans need to be replaced as they are not fit to be used. There are only 2 dinner forks and 3 small forks, the property sleeps 6 people so there is not enough cutlery, I ate my dinner with a spoon on the evenings we had guests. We found one cupboard full of food, which I presumed perhaps belonged to the owner, so moved it around in order to accommodate our own shopping items. To then receive an email the day prior to departure, reminding us to leave the property clean, tidy, in the same condition we found it and to remove all food from cupboards and fridge, just added insult to injury. We did not remove the food we found in the cupboard. This is not the standard of cleanliness one expects in a holiday rental property. I have more photographs should it be necessary. I look forward to hearing from you. Regards Paul Heath Have pic's to back this up

  I'm sorry you were not pleased and appreciative when you visited Hurst View, as many other guests are. I prefer to read the two previous feedback reports saying that 'everything about the house was spot on' and 'Great location for exploring the island'. I guess you can't please everyone! As long as you are willing to embrace the self catering community experience, Hurst View will be for you. It's not a 5 star hotel, with all that you would expect. It's a lived in, warm and well equipped ‘home’ that I love to share with everyone. And it helps paying the bills :) There's plenty of cuttlery for six people, so no need to eat your dinner with a spoon. Regards Mike Property Owner

  Reviewed by Paul2.8★Dec 2023

• "Thank you for a lovely holiday home."

  Great location for exploring the Island.

  Thanks Gareth-Hurst View hopes to welcome you back soon….. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Gareth5.0★Oct 2023

• "Wonderful property in a fantastic area on the island, everything about the house was spot on, everything you needed to make your stay comfortable Freshwater has many lovely places to visit and easy access to the whole island, with the property and area it has to be one of our favourite holidays, will be back very soon."

  Many thanks Kevin-Hurst View hopes to welcome you back soon….. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Kevin5.0★Sep 2023

• "This was our second stay at Hurst View."

  It is a lovely spacious property and really well equipped. Beds are comfy, and there is everything available in the kitchen you could think of. Very clean and a great view out of the windows at the back of the house. It’s lovely to be so close to yarmouth and freshwater too. Thank you for yet another great holiday! I’m sure we will be back!

  Many thanks for your feedback Lucy! Hurst View hopes to welcome you back soon.....Mike Property Owner

  Reviewed by Lucy5.0★Jul 2023

• "We had a most enjoyable few days on the Isle of Wight."

  The house was clean and we were ok but there were a few things that irritated us. The seating in the living room is not adequate for the size of the house with only one sofa that was anywhere near comfortable. There were no recycling facilities, we resorted to separating our own rubbish and taking it to the local recycling depot. There was no dishwasher though clearly a space for one in the kitchen. It has been a long long time since I've stayed in a cottage with no dishwasher! The bed on the top floor is very hard although this is probably a matter of personal taste as my husband was comfortable. I moved downstairs. It should also be noted that the house backs onto a busy road with the associated noise levels, Lastly, take plenty of loo roll and toilet cleaner as none are provided.

  Thanks for your feedback! Due to popular demand, I have added an extra comfy sofa to the lounge-see Sykes updated pictures! Again, recycling has always been a problem for us as I was advised by Sykes not to have a second bin. Glad you were able to recycle using other methods. A dishwasher has been fitted for December 22! The two-way single lane road noise is intermittent, no roads on the island are 'busy'. There should always be plenty of toilet rolls, cleaner is provided although shouldn't be necessary as Sam, our cleaner, prides herself on cleanliness! Mike Property Owner

  Reviewed by Lucas3.1★Aug 2022

• "Top bedroom bed is really uncomfortable and the house could do with a dishwasher for the amount of people it can hold."

  Otherwise nice house in good location, perfect for exploring the IOW.

  Thanks for your feedback. I prefer a firm bed, the top bedroom bed is perfect for me and many other guests! There is a softer mattress on the double bed in the first floor double. Different couples have their own preferences, we feel that 'Hurst View' caters for all. A dishwasher has been fitted for December 22! Mike Property Owner

  Reviewed by Vicki3.4★Jul 2022

• "Nice spacious property warm beds comfortable."

  Lounge furniture not very comfortable red settee fine but the blue club suite very uncomfortable. Garden is a yard only needed weeding could be a lot better. No information regarding rubbish collection no facility for recycling. We took all our recycling into Freshwater. In spite of the criticism we did enjoy our stay.

  Thanks for your feedback! Extra comfy sofa added, see updated photographs. The rear garden has been extended to the side in November giving it a much more expansive feeling. Loo brushes also added to all three toilets. Mike Property Owner

  Reviewed by Joyce3.8★May 2022

• "The house was fine, but looking as if it needs a refresh at the end of the season."

  The light next to the bed in the top bedroom didn't work, nor did the blind in that bathroom and the cistern in the top bathroom needs attention as the button didn't always come back up and it would waste a lot of water, but these are easy fixes if the owner is aware (I shall send them a text). I also think a toilet brush in each toilet is a good policy, and I would like to have had some recycling facility - we brought our recycling home with us in the end. For the rest, though, the house suited our purposes perfectly, lovely location, quiet situation, beach 5 minutes walk. We would happily go back there again. Many thanks Simon

  Reviewed by Simon4.1★Sep 2021

• "You describe this property as a "well-presented detached lodge"."

  It is in fact an end-of-terrace house with the small garden backing onto a main road. There was no dishwasher (yes I know this was not included in the details, but I assumed this was an oversight); no recycling facilities; lack of serving dishes, knives etc. in kitchen; no mirrors, loo brushes, bins in bedrooms and bathrooms on middle floor. The carpets could do with a good clean and the whole house could do with a coat of paint. the top shower room has mould/damp patches inside and out the shower cubicle which looked very unpleasant.

  Thanks for your feedback and for returning in April 2022. The description by Sykes is quite obviously wrong from the photo's. Garden extended in November 2022. Loo brushes added to all three toilets. House was re-decorated, and the carpets professionally cleaned at the end of 2021 season. Other queries answered elsewhere. Many thanks Mike Property Owner

  Reviewed by Janice2.8★Aug 2021

• "Fantastic location for beaches, walks and eating out."

  Reviewed by Erica4.4★Jul 2021

• "The property is in a great location for exploring the west side of the island."

  The bed we used was comfortable as was the settee in the living room. Some of the pans are in need of replacing but there is everything you need in the kitchen. The property is in need of painting throughout but this doesn't spoil your stay. We stayed for 2 weeks and a change of towels would have been appreciated especially as there is no reduction for the second week. We would have liked to recycle but this wasn't an option as there was only 1 bin. The neighbours are very friendly. We would overall recommend a stay at this property.

  Reviewed by Ken4.4★Jun 2021

• "Well located but a lack of comfortable 'lounge' seating, dim lighting and being very basically equipped make this something of an uncomfortable place to stay."

  There are also previous reviews citing the lack of comfortable seating and this is still the case as of October 2020.

  Reviewed by Adrian2.2★Oct 2020

• "Seating not so comfortable and couple chair legs look if going to break ."

  This was mentiomed in the guest book but doesnt look like anything done about it . also shortage if mirrors in 3 bedrooms

  Thanks for your feedback. We have added more comfortable seats to the lounge area. There are now seven seats that should suit all types of seating required from comfort to sturdy. Extra mirrors added. Many thanks Property Owner

  Reviewed by Geraldine4.4★Sep 2020

• "Lovely property but not big enough for 6 people!"

  Couldn’t use the garden - too much traffic noise! Too many ants! Not enough comfortable seating for 6 in the lounge! Maybe could do with another 3 seater sofa. Oven was not very good in the kitchen! And too many ants!!! All over the kitchen - even in the kettle! The bedrooms and bathrooms were lovely and location was amazing!

  Reviewed by Joanne3.1★Aug 2020

• "Great house and location for getting about the island."

  A dishwasher and bigger bed on top floor would make it perfect!

  Reviewed by Vicki3.8★Aug 2020

• "The garden was very small - we expected something slightly larger and we couldn't use the outside table and chairs because they were covered in ants."

  Reviewed by John5.0★Jul 2020

• "No recycling bins, black beens full on arrival no indication of bin day had to make other arrangements for waste."

  Hard beds. Nice view good location

  Reviewed by Janet3.4★Jul 2020

• "Lovely quiet relaxing location with a good view of Hurst castle and the sea."

  Had a brilliant family holiday over Christmas. Ideal for exploring the island and relaxing.

  Reviewed by Daniel4.4★Dec 2019

• "Great location for us with good dog walks and close to Yarmouth which is a lovely town."

  The house was very comfortable for 5 adults and two dogs.

  Reviewed by Judith5.0★Nov 2019

• "We enjoyed the stay at hurst view."

  It is very comfortable and in a good location.

  Reviewed by Katherine5.0★Oct 2019

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