Guests say
Hunters is a well-regarded cottage in Ryde, praised for its excellent location, stunning views, and spaciousness. It offers a comfortable stay with a well-equipped kitchen and a variety of amenities, including a playroom and sauna. Guests appreciate the property's character and the thoughtful touches like a welcome basket. While some maintenance issues are noted, the overall experience is positive, with many guests keen to return.
The property generally receives positive remarks for cleanliness, with guests finding it tidy upon arrival. However, there are a few mentions of areas needing attention, such as the garden and some aspects of the house, which slightly lower the score.
The location is highly praised for its convenience, being close to the beach, town centre, and amenities. The stunning views from the property are frequently mentioned, contributing to a high score in this category.
Guests find the property comfortable, with a spacious layout and a cosy atmosphere. However, some guests mention that the furniture, particularly the sofas and mattresses, could be more comfortable, which affects the score.
The property is well-equipped with a playroom, sauna, and kitchen amenities. Nonetheless, several reviews cite maintenance issues such as problems with the shower, TV reception, and garden upkeep, leading to a moderate score.
Guests often mention the thoughtful welcome basket and the provision of toiletries, which are well-received. It should be noted that while these gestures are appreciated, they may vary and are not guaranteed for every stay.
About this property
Enjoying a superb position within the bustling seaside resort of Ryde, found upon the wonderful Isle of Wight is this Victorian property, Hunters. This spacious accommodation has been designed with families and friends in mind, ideal for those seeking a traditional coastal getaway, to an area steeped with attractions and activities to suit a group of all ages and tastes. The interior of the property exudes character and is perfectly set up for a holiday for multi-generations. The character of the dwelling is highlighted within the kitchen, where the exposed white-washed walls complement the stone-flagged floors before you discover a traditional Range cooker which invites you in to rustle up delicious evening meals. After dinner, younger guests will be delighted to spend a rainy afternoon within the children’s playroom which enjoys a clever design, whilst adults can while away a couple of hours playing table football. Alternatively, head up the staircase which is lit up by the light filtering in through the stained glass windows before relaxing into your evening within the sitting room. Here, pick up on the books from the selection that awaits you and get snug on the plush sofa, or admire the views from the characterful sash window. Once the sun has set over the coast, catch your rest within one of the well-presented bedrooms, where the two king-size doubles offer far-reaching views across the coast and towards Portsmouth as you wake up each morning. The other bedrooms comprise of a twin bedroom and a single bedroom, ensuring a flexible sleeping arrangement to suit the needs of your group. If you can tear yourself away from this superb property, venture into Ryde where you will find a number of eateries to choose from, including the famous Orrery Café. To keep you busy whilst here, soak up the sun from the expanse of sandy beaches or explore the winding streets lined with boutique shops, museums and galleries. Step back in time and enjoy a journey on the Isle of Wight Steam Railway and enjoy the scenery from the vintage carriage. Hunters is a superb retreat for a family getaway to this majestic Isle.
Ryde is the largest town on the Isle of Wight and is only 7 miles away from Newport. This accessible resort can be reached by the regular ferry, catamaran and hovercraft services. The town plays host to a number of shops, pubs and restaurants, as well as six miles of sandy beaches. Other attractions within the town includes bowling greens, tenpin bowling, putting greens, as well as a boating lake and paddling pool.
Accommodation
Four bedrooms: 1 x king-size, 1 x double, 1 x twin, 1 x single.
Bathroom with bath, 2 x basin and WC.
Ground-floor shower room with walk-in shower, basin and WC.
First-floor cloakroom.
Kitchen/diner.
Utility.
First-floor sitting room with great view.
Sauna.
Children’s playroom.
Games room.
Study
Fridge/freezer, microwave, Range cooker, washing machine, tumble dryer, dish washer, selection of games and books, TV and WiFi.
Fuel and power included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Highchair available.
Off-road parking for two cars.
Two well-behaved pets welcome.
Rear garden with lawn area.
Sorry, no smoking allowed.
Pub within 0.2 miles, shop within 0.6 miles.
Note: Open-fire is not in use
Nearby points of interest
- Brading Roman Villa
- Dinosaur Isle
- Hovercraft Museum
- HMS Victory
- Model Village Godshill
- Osborne House
- HMS Warrior
- Portsmouth Historic Dockyard
- Carisbrooke Castle
- University of Portsmouth
Reviews (34)
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Peter
Enjoyed the space and views, weather was kind to us considering October. We had an issue with the toaster, tripping the contact breaker, quick message to the wonderful Liz, and a brand new 4 slice one appeared. We were alittle concerned about the mould and what we thought was damp in the cloakroom, only to discover this was infact caused by a leak from the bathroom on our last morning, the ceiling was black with mould and must have been a long-term leak. The condition of that ceiling was not an overnight thing and shocked us. We were also annoyed on the state of the garden, a jungle at the rear and just untidy at the front, upon reading through other reviews this had already been recorded. Did not spoil our hols as we spent no time in the garden. We advise by mid week work had commenced in the rear garden.
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Christine
and the weather was amazing, warm and sunny every day. The beds were comfortable and the sitting room was large and spacious with good views of the town and coastline. The kitchen was well equipped with a very good cooker. The only disappointing thing was the garden seemed neglected with weeds growing round the house and the lawn uncut.
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Julia
We were disappointed that having said we were bringing children with us the garden both front and back was inaccessable due to the grass and bushes being overgrown and in need of maintenance so we could'nt bbq Also the tv was mostly pixelated on most channels which also made it quite difficult with children with special needs for the price we paid we feel this could have been rectified with a different system cable or the like we loved the property and all the space it provided and its central location the housekeeper was very helpful also sadly because of the above issues we are booking a different property for our annual 2 weeks to this wonderful island