Guests say
The Coach House in the Isle of Wight offers a tranquil and picturesque setting with spacious and well-equipped accommodation. Guests appreciate the property's charm, modern amenities, and the surrounding wildlife and grounds. While some guests mention issues with cleanliness and maintenance, the overall experience is positive, with many looking forward to returning.
Cleanliness received mixed reviews. Several guests mentioned cobwebs and areas that could benefit from more thorough cleaning, but others were satisfied with the general cleanliness. The property seems to be well-maintained, but attention to detail in cleaning could be improved.
The location is highly praised for its beauty and tranquillity, with the Coach House situated in the grounds of Appuldurcombe House. Guests enjoy the stunning views, wildlife, and the peaceful environment, making it a central and ideal base for exploring the island.
Comfort is generally well-regarded, with guests finding the beds comfortable and the living spaces cosy. However, some guests noted that the mattresses could be updated and that the lack of a downstairs toilet was inconvenient for those with mobility issues.
Facilities are appreciated for being modern and well-equipped, particularly the kitchen and bathroom amenities. Some guests experienced issues with Wi-Fi coverage and minor maintenance needs, but overall, the facilities met the expectations of most visitors.
While some guests mentioned a welcome bottle of prosecco, there is not enough information to determine if such gestures are consistent or to assess the overall thoughtfulness of the host. Therefore, this category cannot be scored accurately.
About this property
Standing proudly on the historic Appuldurcombe Estate in the Isle of Wight village of Wroxall, this property forms part of a lovingly converted coach house. The Coach House boasts a characterful, smart interior and the surrounding area provides something to suit every taste, making this peaceful getaway the perfect base for a group of family and friends to enjoy. Traditional flagstone flooring brings an instant sense of charm to the property as you head left into a stylish and welcoming sitting room, it boasts a 4K Smart TV and some fabulous period features in neat monochrome décor. Step through into a wonderfully quirky kitchen/diner, a delightful dining table leads down a set of stairs to an immaculate, fully equipped kitchen with refreshing light units and metro tiling. Take the conveniently wide staircase up to the first floor, here you will discover The Coach House's four pristine bedrooms; a single, a double, a twin and an exquisite four poster double which benefits from its own en-suite. The interior of the cottage concludes splendidly with an all-white family bathroom. To appreciate this unique location, take your dogs for a walk around the acres of serene woodland which engulfs the property, less active relaxing time can be spent relaxing on the surrounding lawn. You can also explore the stunning, baroque Appuldurcombe House. Head into the village of Wroxall where you will find its pub and convenience store. Further afield, the popular locations of Ventnor and Shanklin are easily reachable and are certainly worth a visit. A one-of-a-kind, tastefully finished cottage in an excellent part of the Isle of Wight.
This village is just two miles from the coast on the Isle of Wight, it has a gastropub as well as a shop. Appuldurcombe House, a baroque building and historical landmark is worth a look. Nearby is Ventnor with a range of amenities, botanical gardens and a beach. The whole of the island is accessible by car and you can visit the Isle of Wight aonb and the Hamstead Heritage Coast.
Accommodation
Four bedrooms: 1 x four poster double with en-suite shower, basin and WC, 1 x double, 1 x twin, 1 x single.
Bathroom with bath with shower over, basin and WC.
Kitchen with dining area.
Sitting room.
Electric heating.
Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge, freezer, washer/dryer, dishwasher, Smart TV with freeview, WiFi.
Power included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Travel cot available on request.
Ample off road parking.
Shared access to 13 acres of lawn and surrounding woodlands.
Lockable storage room suitable for bicycle storage that contains garden chairs and a charcoal BBQ.
Two well-behaved dogs welcome.
Sorry, no smoking.
Shop and pub 1 mile.
Note: 6 steps down from dining area to kitchen.
If you are booking as part of a wedding party, please contact out Reservations Team to book.
01244 345700 Note: This property can be booked with The Gate House 960236 and The Retreat 960237 to accommodate 11 people
Nearby points of interest
- Model Village Godshill
- Dinosaur Isle
- Brading Roman Villa
- Hovercraft Museum
- Castlehaven Beach
- Carisbrooke Castle
- Osborne House
- HMS Warrior
- Portsmouth Historic Dockyard
- University of Portsmouth
Reviews (55)
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Martin
The walls are marked and look grubby. 2/ A deep clean should be undertaken. 3/ The cutlery, plates, place mats, etc need to be replaced with new sets to accommodate 7 people as they are all worn and dirty. (ie There were only 4 breakfast food bowls). 4/ The 3 piece sofa needs to be replaced as it is peeling and very badly worn. 5/ The sink plug in the upstairs bathroom was broken. 6/ The clock in the kitchen was not working and was not working when we last visited in 2022. It is still showing 2.25. 7/ All the windows need cleaning both inside and out of the property as they are very dirty. Overall, the property is in a lovely location and setting. I have visited with my family for a great number of years and unfortunately the property has been in slow decline due to a lack of maintenance and cleaning over the years. This needs to be rectified as a matter of urgency.
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Janet
If you are exploring the island this is an exceptional base to return too. In the morning you can enjoy a brew outside, watching the rabbits after a busy day out on this stunning island, you can put your feet up with a chilled glass of wine. James the owner , was friendly and very approachable, willing to spend time chatting and sharing his knowledge of the island. The welcome pack was a very nice touch and my husband enjoyed tucking into the coconut biscuits. We would definitely recommend this property. Janet and Paul
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Kim
The setting is absolutely amazing- right next to Appuldurcombe House, it is so picturesque and beautiful. The Coach House was adequate for the stay but it is quite dated and really needs a really good clean. I had an issue with some un-clean bedding and as the little handbook in the house says to, I called the cleaning company direct to request additional bedding (as there is zero left at the house- something I find a bit strange in case of circumstances like this). They are on the other side of the island I believe, but the lady I spoke to was nice enough and arranged for clean bedding to be delivered and left for us. In general the bedding is not that clean- it is old, bobbly and just tired. The pillows are also not in good condition, really thin & cheap and had no protectors on so were yellowing. My understanding is that all this is provided by a 3rd party (cleaning company) so I think the owner needs to have a look in to what is being provided as I donât think it reflects the price being paid. Again, overall the house was suitable for our needs of a wedding weekend stay but it was not in a clean condition and is tired and dated in some areas- from sticky kitchen tables & floors, stained carpets, ripped leather on sofas to cobwebs & thick dust, it needs a really deep clean. We had friends staying in other cottages on the estate and these are more modernised and clean, so maybe this is due a makeover soon⦠On a side note, there is no downstairs toilet. One main bathroom/toilet which is upstairs on the far side and one en-suite. For 7 adults this was just about doable. For over £1100 for a 3 night stay I wouldnât say it was good value unfortunately. It was a good base for us and the surroundings are lovely but I probably wouldnât stay in this cottage/coach house again.