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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
- Open fire
- Garden / Patio
- Pub/shop < 1 mile
- Washing machine
- Dishwasher
- Seaside
- Broadband / WiFi
Reviews & Ratings
37 Customer Reviews
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"The Wash House is very comfortable and clean."
The kitchen is superb, with lots of utensils, crockery and cutlery, and it has a huge American-style fridge-freezer. There are three double-bedrooms, which makes it a little tricky if you are looking for at least one twin room, but the mattresses were very comfortable to sleep on. The bedroom upstairs is very large but it has sloping ceilings and my partner and I lost count of the number of times we banged our heads (the paintwork has several marks where others have also suffered the same fate). For us, the biggest disappointment was the location. This property is hidden away in a residential area and is a good walk from the town centre. Of course we had looked at the map before booking but whilst one of the beaches is only a short walk away, it is accessed via some very steep steps at the back of the local pub and is only really used by dog walkers. We had to use the car to go out to places because there was precious little near the house and in Bembridge to keep us entertained.
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"We loved this property , extremely clean , lovely and quiet , the weather at times wasn’t great so it was nice to be able to sit in comfort and relax together , if we came to the island again we would ask to stay here as it was just perfect for us ."
We are pleased that you enjoyed your stay even though the weather was a bit variable Glad that the Wash House lived up to its description David & Jo Property Owner
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"A lovely house in a great location."
A modern, well equipped house with very comfy beds and plenty of room for six adults. Good outside space too. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at The Wash House.
Thank you for your kind comments.Hope to see you again David & Jo Property Owner
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"Spacious cottage in a deal quiet position, a few minutes walk from the coast."
Wee equipped, the cottage contributed to a very enjoyable holiday.
Thank your positive comments.We are glad you had a good stay. Property Owner
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"Great cottage, lovely decor, comfy beds, location good for local shops and pubs."
Very suitable for less mobile guests (wide doors, low shower). Graduated steps to the garden would be great (one of our party is disabled) but other than this, fantastic cottage- would recommend. Friendly owner and was very helpful for food recommendations.
Thank you for your positive feedback. We are glad you had an enjoyable stay. Property Owner
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"Unfortunately the shower traps were filthy, only one non slip shower mat which was upstairs and my 88 year-old mother who was using the downstairs nearly slipped over in the shower, glass fronted dressing table had large crack across one of its drawerfronts in downstairs bedroom, Grass had not been cut, patio furniture and patio covered in bird feaceas it was so bad could not walk on patio or sit on furniture, sofas were old and uncomfortable."
Thank you for your review and we are sorry that you were unhappy with your stay. We were surprised at your comments and your scoring of the property. The Wash House usually receives very positive feedback (as you can see from previous reviews) We would like to address the following points:- The cleaner assures us that the shower traps are cleaned on each changeover. The shower mat is normally left in the downstairs shower room for people who have difficulty using the stairs and would assume they would use the downstairs shower. However we have now made sure that there are non-slip mats for both showers and the bath. The weather has been very wet recently so we have not been able to cut grass for over a week. The bird faeces are an unavoidable occurrence in a seaside area. There is a hose on the patio and if you had pointed this out on your arrival we would have been happy to have cleaned it. The dressing table was damaged by a previous guest, Sykes are aware of this. We would have been happy for you to contact us during your stay with any of the issues mentioned. Again we are sorry that you did not fully enjoy your stay at the property. Property Owner
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"Very happy with our stay."
Property was clean, comfortable and had everything we needed. Well located for walks along the shore and Bembridge Windmill. Close to local shops and very quiet. Would definitely return.
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"Fantastic stay at The Wash House,Very comfortable & cosy."
Had everything we needed. Would definitely stay again.
Thank you for your kind comments. Glad you enjoyed your time at the Washouse. Hope to see you again. Property Owner
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"It is rare to find a holiday home suitable for six adults - the three double bedrooms were perfect for us over the Christmas week."
The Wash House was clean and cosy with the added bonus of the log burner and a Christmas tree made this week so special.
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"Location was great and the home had everything you needed."
There is lots to do out and about. As we went on a very wet and windy week the heating and log burner proved to be a blessing. The owner was pleasant and I can find no faults with the holiday. The layout and rooms are brilliant. The cottage was very clean and welcoming. We didn't want to leave. The smaller downstairs bedroom had a couple of minor decorative issues but it's the end of the season and nothing that couldn't be sorted quickly in future. I would highly recommend this wonderful property. Parking is fine and there's extra parking if needed. Thank you for a great stay. It's a wonderful property. Date of experience: 09 November
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"A beautiful house with excellent amenities."
Everything was spotlessly clean and the beds were really comfortable. We were sorry to leave as we had loved it so much but we would definitely return if we were coming with our family again.
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"A lovely house, which was very comfortable, spacious, well equipped and in a quiet location."
We had a great week and visited lots of places on the island, the weather was glorious, which was a bonus. Had a problem with the shower door during our stay and many thanks to the owner who sorted it the same day and was very helpful. Would highly recommend this property.
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"We had a great time at the Wash House."
It was in a brilliant location to pop to the beach regularly, but set back enough that you wouldn’t be bothered by any thoroughfare from other visitors. The beds were all very comfortable, the showers were powerful enough, and the bath was a lovely size to relax in. There was everything you could realistically want inside the property and out, and we ate in 50% of the week we were there. We liked it so much we’ve booked it for the same week next year!
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"The Wash House was a lovely house to stay in, it’s the most expensive house that we have ever stayed in on the Isle of Wight!"
I was slightly disappointed by how close it was to other houses therefore it was quite noisy from surrounding houses, plus there was some building work going on from a house just up the path which was annoying at times. The house itself was very clean & very comfortable. The drive is quite tight to park on, a large car would struggle. An alarm clock or some sort of clock would be good in the master bedroom & a radio/music player would be good in the kitchen. And for the price you would expect a hot tub in the garden or just a little something extra.
Thank you for your comments and feedback. The Wash House description is accurate on the Sykes website including facilities provided. The holiday fell into the peak season and this is reflected in the Sykes pricing structure. There is additional parking for two cars adjacent to the Wash House( we will highlight this inside the house for future visitors) The building work on the house (at the top of the lane) mentioned is coming to an end but we are sorry that this caused some minor annoyance to yourselves We have recently upgraded the TV to a Smart TV which has access to Radio stations. Again thank you for your comments David & Jo Property Owner
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"The Wash House was a clean, comfortable and very well equipped property in a perfect setting."
So quiet and so close to the beach. All local amenities were within a short walk. Just perfect for a relaxing holiday.
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"Perfect home from home with everything you might need"
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"We had a wonderful stay at The Wash House , the property was very clean , well presented and well equipped."
The only things we could have done with is a four slot toaster and smaller saucepans . The inclusion of a coffee pod machine is often a lovely addition to
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"Already left for the owner"
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"The property was excellent- everything there was just right - an excellent location and would recommend wholeheartedly."
The main problem arose due to our rehoming two dogs and the inability of the holiday company to move our location to a “dog friendly “ one, despite the fact that they were notified of this change just days after I had paid the balance of the holiday rental. Perhaps if they delayed the very speedy payment to the owner, we would have stood a chance of changing location and completing a full family holiday. Unfortunately it was my wife’s special birthday celebration which would have been far better if our daughter had been able to join us as was the whole purpose of our original booking.
Thank you for your kind remarks about our property and your wholehearted recommendation . Unfortunately , your overall mark of 81/100 is taken as a reflection on our property. We understand your frustration with the booking process but believe that these comments would have been better directed at Sykes. Property Owner
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"We had an amazing week away staying at The Wash House, it was like a home from home!"
Very comfortable, well equipped, beautiful and clean. My only negative would be that there wasn’t a TV in the bedroom but that’s just personal preference as I struggle to sleep without noise. The bed was so comfortable it was like sleeping on a cloud. We would highly recommend this house, great value for money too!
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"A fantastically well appointed property, that as a party of four adults, we really enjoyed."
Great location with good local amenities. An additional set of basic table cutlery would be a bonus in order to keep up with the dishwasher
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"Fantastic property, everything you need is in the property,?"
Lovely village location Bembridge,
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"Left feedback with the property owner in guest book."
Very comfortable and well equipped cottage with local amenities on the doorstep. Enjoyed our week stay at the wash house would recommend highly.
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"The property was so homely, clean and with everything a holiday home should have."
Excellent location. Highly recommended.
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"Nice and clean."
Good choice of equipment in the kitchen. Great location for visiting the island. Little welcome pack of wine and cookies was a lovely touch.mi recommend the hoover bag to be changed as it was a bit smelly when we used it. Otherwise great stay!
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"The Wash House is a clean, comfortable, well-equipped property, conveniently located 2 mins from the beach."
The beds were comfortable, the kitchen had everything we needed and the garden furniture offered the opportunity to enjoy the sunshine while having a coffee. I would definitely recommend the Wash House.
Thank you for your review- we are glad the you enjoyed the Wash house and your time on the island Property Owner
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"We had a lovely stay at The Wash House in Bembridge during August 2022."
It was a little tricky to find as it was tucked away on a bend behind some other houses, but when we eventually found it, we were very impressed from the first glance onwards. Upon entering and checking the property out we found the cleanliness to be excellent. The facilities and items within the house consisted of everything we could possibly need for our stay. We enjoyed exploring the Island and found plenty to do over the week, we especially enjoyed a meal at the Crab and Lobster down the road and evening walks along that little ledge of beach beneath. Thank you for having us.
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"This was our second stay at the Wash House and it didn’t disappoint."
The house is clean, comfortable and well equipped. It is also really well located and only a short walk to the nearest beach. Would absolutely recommend!
Thanks you for you kind comments. We are pleased that you had a great stay. Hope to see you again in the future. Property Owner
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"We had a great stay."
The Wash house did not disappoint, it was immaculate, furnished well and spacious. We got to see a lot of the Island but still have a lot to do and see and we will return as soon as we can. The only negative thing was that we couldn't book the whole week. Thanking you.
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"Lovely property."
We had a great time. Might have been useful to have a few more details about recycling bins. Our rules (in Suffolk) are completely different, e.g. we have to take glass to bottle banks. What was the small green bin above the bins in the kitchen cupboard meant to be used for? Also the property has a BBQ and a Bose Sound dock, not mentioned in the property description , these are both items we could have used if mentioned before our visit.
Hi Thank you for your positive feedback and we pleased that you had great time. We appreciate your feedback you left. We will update these details on our site as soon as we can. many thanks David & Jo Property Owner
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"Lovely cottage, all facilities as described."
In fact better than described. Owner very helpful & wanted us to have a great holiday. Close to beach & pub/restaurant. Did not want to leave for home. A memorable week.
Thank you for your kind comments. We are pleased you had a great holiday.Hope to see you again. David & Jo Property Owner
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"We had a lovely stay at The Wash House."
Cottage was very comfortable throughout and was very equipped. We would recommend. And would like to return next year if we can. Thank you
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"Lovely cottage, spacious, very comfortable and well equipped."
We found plenty to do nearby with a very active two year old. The weather was very kind to us and we would highly recommend the Wash House.
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"Amazing place - the exterior website photo does not convey how extremely spacious the cottage is inside."
Exceptionally clean, sparkling white linens and towels. Equipped beyond expectations. Highly recommended. Had the opportunity to meet the owner - very friendly and helpful. As an aside, don’t waste your time and money on visiting the nearby Crab and Lobster, for food at least. Inexplicably it gets top ratings for IOW restaurants whereas, in our experience, it was the worst in terms of food and service. On the whole, you cannot go wrong choosing the Wash House as a place to stay. Would definitely return.
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"The Wash house is a beautiful property, very comfortable and has a lovely garden."
It is also well situated close to local amenities and the beach. We had a wonderful week touring the island. Enjoy! We did
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"Very enjoyable lovely cottage was just short of a couple of saucepans !"
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"Not a lot of contact from Sykes Cottages, usually use VRBO and still prefer."
Summary
- Three bedrooms: 1 x double, 2 x ground-floor doubles
- Bathroom with bath, hand held shower, walk-in shower, basin, heated towel rail and WC
- Ground-floor shower room with walk-in shower, basin, heated towel rail and WC
- Kitchen
- Living/dining room with woodburning stove
- Gas central heating
- Rangemaster cooker with gas hob, American fridge/freezer, microwave, dishwasher, washing machine, TV, WiFi
- Fuel and power inc. in rent
- Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
- Off-road parking
- Enclosed rear garden with patio, furniture and lawn
- Sorry, no pets and no smoking
- Shop 0.4 miles, pub 0.1 mile
The property
A picture perfect detached cottage resting in the popular and highly-regarded village of Bembridge on the Isle of Wight, The Wash House is a wonderful retreat for six guests.
Offering comforts including a woodburning stove and ground-floor living, The Wash House is perfect for a couples' break or a family holiday.
Step onto the oak floor of the kitchen, admiring the cream units and excellent appliances in here, including a Rangemaster cooker with a gas hob, so you can whip up delicious home-cooked meals.
Head through the folding oak doors and into the living/dining room, a lovely large room with views out to the rear garden through the double French doors, with a centrally positioned woodburning stove to warm you on a cool night as you settle on the soft seating to enjoy watching TV.
Open up the French doors in the summer and step out into the garden, enjoying alfresco dining on the patio or sunbathing on the lawn, it's a lovely space to enjoy.
The ground floor boasts two bedrooms, both with double beds, ample storage and attractive décor, one boasting doors out to the garden terrace.
Serving these bedrooms is the ground-floor shower room, whilst upstairs, discover a lovely bathroom complete with a bath and separate walk-in shower with marble-effect subway tiling, it's a gorgeous space to freshen up.
Finally the third bedroom is another double built into the pitch of the roof but still offering full head height, with Velux windows to flood in the natural light.
The location of The Wash House is right in the heart of Bembridge, and just a stone's throw from the coast with a short walk bringing you to the famous Crab and Lobster Inn and The Beach Hut café.
Settled on the most easterly point of the Isle of Wight, Bembridge is home to three beaches, a harbour and even it's own airport and won 'Village of the Year' in the Countryfile Magazine Awards 2019.
Explore the lovely beaches of Lane End, the Ledge and Bembridge Beach with a mix of pebbles, sand and rocks, each one is unique with rockpools to find and beautiful views to enjoy.
Take a relaxing stroll over to the harbour to see the boats bobbing in the waters, with opportunities for fishing trips, chartering boats and sea cruises all available here for a memorable day out.
Visit one of the Isle of Wight's most recognisable pieces of architecture, Bembridge Windmill resting on the outskirts of the village, now owned by the National Trust, or take a walk over to the see the natural timber building of Bembridge Lifeboat station standing offshore.
Enjoy a day out to one of the island's many attractions like Wildheart Animal Sanctuary or the Amazon World Zoo, head to The Garlic Farm Shop and Restaurant or take a detour up to the Isle of Wight Steam Railway.
The towns of Ryde, Newport and even Cowes are all within easy driving distance, with a host of events held across the island every year, most notably the regattas and sailing competitions in Cowes.
Enjoy a peaceful break to the Isle of Wight with your loved ones staying at The Wash House.
Note: This property has a Good Housekeeping bond of £200.
About the location
BEMBRIDGE
Ryde 7 miles; Newport 11 miles; Cowes 16 miles; Yarmouth 20 miles.
Bembridge sits on the most eastern point of the Isle of Wight, and it is claimed to be the biggest village in England. Bembridge used to be an island in its own right, and until the Victorian era, was a collection of wooden huts and farmhouses, hence Bembridge remains somewhat detached from the rest of the island even today, which adds to its charm. Bembridge is considered to be one of the most upmarket areas on the island and offers a surprisingly busy intertidal sheltered harbour, which is always full of pleasure crafts and fishing boats providing a constant flow of traffic to and from The Solent. From the harbour you will find quiet beaches consisting of sand and pebbles, perfect for swimming, beachcombing and crabbing and in high winds you will see plenty of kite surfing activity. As you walk along Bembridge beach, you will discover the lifeboat station, cafes and the famous Crab & Lobster Inn, as well as the magnificent Culver Cliffs as your backdrop. The village centre offers a good range of small shops, with its award-winning butcher's and 'The Best Dressed Crab in Town' which is situated in Bembridge harbour, you can also sample local produce from the greengrocer's, visit the art gallery and much more; in fact everything you should need while holidaying here.
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Please note: This property requires bookings to commence on Saturday's