Guests say
St. Michael's House in Ryde, Isle of Wight, receives high praise for its cleanliness, comfort, and dog-friendly amenities. Guests appreciate the warm welcome from the owner, Sally, often highlighted by a homemade cake. The property's location is ideal for exploring the island, with easy access to local attractions and dog-friendly beaches. The enclosed garden and cosy atmosphere make it a hit for both families and their pets.
Reviewers consistently mention the property being 'lovely and clean', indicating high standards of cleanliness that contribute to a comfortable stay.
The property is praised for its quiet location, proximity to local amenities, and accessibility to the rest of the Isle of Wight, making it an ideal base for exploration.
Guests describe their stays as 'comfortable', 'cosy', and 'homely', with special mentions of comfy beds and a welcoming atmosphere.
The property is well-equipped, with mentions of a secure garden, barbecue, and kitchen gadgets. However, there is a note about steep and narrow stairs which may affect those with mobility issues.
The owner's thoughtfulness is frequently highlighted, with mentions of a warm welcome, homemade cakes, and provisions for dogs. While these personal touches are greatly appreciated, they are unique to each stay and may vary.
About this property
Bembridge 2.3 miles. Located with the old English village of St Helens is this punchy pink property; St Michael’s House, a wonderful detached property ideal for families or a group of friends looking for a tranquil treat on the Isle of Wight, you can even bring the dog along for a coastal adventure! The house features a lovely large sitting area, fit with a gas fire that looks like a woodburner, it adds to the quirky character that runs throughout the property, with ample seating and large bay windows overlooking the back garden, it’s the perfect place to watch woodland nature no matter the time of year. Head up the staircase within the sitting area and into the three bedrooms; a double, a twin and a single, all providing ample wardrobe space, so you can be prepared for all of the indecisive weather choices of the Isle of Wight. In the mornings, be sure to head to the kitchen to prepare a wonderful breakfast to keep you going through your day of exploration, in the summer months head to the back garden with your coffee and sit amongst the beautiful flower beds while the dog gets his morning exercise. St Helens is a lovely residential area, scattered with places to eat and extremely close to the coast, take a walk across the beachfront before heading to the Hungry Bear for a bite to eat. If you’re after coastal cuisine, we recommend The Best Dressed Crab, right on the seafront, it offers wonderful seafood for you to take away whilst you explore your surroundings. To get a closer experience of the seas, be sure to head to Bembridge Marine or Harbour Office, where you can hire boats to take to sea, or for the more advanced water lover, check out the yacht and sailing clubs. Shanklin Chine is a must see whilst in the area, just a short drive away, this wonderful tourist attraction offers glorious waterfalls, walkways, and a heritage centre where you can find out about the history of the area.
St Helens is a wonderful village situated near the coast of the Isle of Wight, found in between both Bembridge and Seaview. A traditional English village, it's a great area for tourists to explore English heritage, with The Duver just a short walk away, it offers magnificent lands to explore, with a shingle and sandy beach for the kids to enjoy amongst the views of the historic St Helens Fort. The village hosts lots of local amenities too, with restaurants, a children's playground, and sporting pitches, there's something for everyone.
Accommodation
Three bedrooms: 1 x double, 1 x twin, 1 x single.
Bathroom with bath, shower over, WC, and basin.
Shower room with shower, WC, and basin.
Kitchen.
Sitting room with gas fire
Gas fire.
Gas oven and hob, fridge/freezer, washing machine, tumble dryer.
Fuel and power included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Roadside parking in street next to house.
Lawned garden.
Charcoal BBQ.
Two well-behaved dogs welcome.
Sorry, no smoking.
Shop 0.2 miles, pub 0.3 miles.
Note: The property has steep and narrow stairs.
Note: Please provide your own beach towels
Nearby points of interest
- Brading Roman Villa
- Dinosaur Isle
- HMS Victory
- Model Village Godshill
- Funland (Hayling Island)
- Hovercraft Museum
- University of Portsmouth
- HMS Warrior
- Portsmouth Historic Dockyard
- Osborne House
Reviews (55)
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Kevin
Good for all seasons with a enclosed spacious garden for good weather days and a cosy easy to heat cottage when the weather isn't so good . On the east of the Isle of Wight so close to areas such as Ryde and Shanklin. We all had a great stay including our dog. Sally is a great host who lives locally so if on the rare event you have problems you have a quick and easy contact.
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Mary
The accomadation was more than we expected and Sally had thought of every thing could find no fault at all.It was the best we have stayed in .In my 40 years of holiday rental this was and is the best by far.
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David
No problem, but as stated the stairs are very steep and narrow, l have an arthritic knee and l found it difficult , our host (Sally) was very accommodating