Guests say
The Wash House in Bembridge is highly praised for its cleanliness, comfort, and well-equipped nature. Guests appreciate its proximity to the beach and local amenities, with many finding it a cosy and spacious retreat. The property's garden and the occasional welcome pack add to its charm, making it a recommended stay for visitors to the Isle of Wight.
Guests consistently commend the property for its exceptional cleanliness, noting it as spotless and well-presented. The high standard of cleanliness contributes significantly to the positive experiences reported.
The property's location is generally well-received, being close to the beach and local amenities. However, a few guests noted it was slightly hidden and one mentioned a preference for a more central location, slightly impacting the score.
The comfort of The Wash House is frequently highlighted, with guests finding the beds comfortable and the property homely. The spaciousness and cosiness of the house are also appreciated, although one guest suggested additional cutlery to match the dishwasher's capacity.
Facilities are generally praised for being well-equipped and maintained, with a few guests suggesting minor improvements such as a four-slot toaster or smaller saucepans. The presence of a BBQ and a Bose Sound dock, not mentioned in the description, indicates some facilities exceed expectations.
While some guests mention a welcome pack with wine and cookies, there are not enough references to consistently assess the thoughtfulness of the host across all reviews. Therefore, while the gesture is appreciated, it cannot be guaranteed for future guests.
About this 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.
Bembridge is a village resting in the southeast corner of the Isle of Wight and is one of the most sought-after locations on the island. Home to a busy harbour and a pebbley beach, Bembridge has a host of amenities including shops, pubs and restaurants. Visit the National Trust's Bembridge Fort and Downs, the Brading Roman Villa, Wildheart Animal Sanctuary and the beautiful Sandown Beach. Bembridge is within easy reach of all of the Isle of Wight's popular spots including Ryde, Newport and Cowes.
Accommodation
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 included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included 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
Nearby points of interest
- Dinosaur Isle
- Brading Roman Villa
- Funland (Hayling Island)
- Model Village Godshill
- HMS Victory
- University of Portsmouth
- HMS Warrior
- Portsmouth Historic Dockyard
- Osborne House
- Eastoke Corner Beach
Reviews (31)
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Debra
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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Linda
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.
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Jude
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.