Guests say
The Workshop in Ventnor is a spacious and well-appointed property, praised for its generous space, central location, and thoughtful welcome hamper. Guests enjoyed the outdoor areas and found the property to be a comfortable base for exploring the Isle of Wight, despite some concerns over temperature control and parking challenges.
Cleanliness is generally good, but there were issues with pet hair from a previous guest, which affected a family with allergies. The cleaning team may need to be more thorough, especially after guests with pets.
The location is central and convenient, close to amenities and the beach. However, the steep hill and lack of on-site parking posed challenges for some guests.
The property is spacious and generally comfortable, but there are repeated mentions of issues with high temperatures inside, suggesting a need for better temperature management.
Facilities are well-regarded, with a gas BBQ and a Nespresso machine mentioned positively. However, there is insufficient information to fully assess maintenance, such as the reported fridge and freezer issues.
The welcome hamper was a much-appreciated touch, indicating thoughtfulness. However, it should be noted that such gestures are at the discretion of the owners and may not be a consistent offering.
About this property
Tucked away in the Victorian seaside town of Ventnor, Isle of Wight is this stunning property, The Workshop. Located on the site of an old workshop, the property enjoys a fantastic location near the Isle of Wight AONB and a stylish and thoughtful interior boasting luxury furnishings and charming artwork. The Workshop is an idyllic base for a group of friends or a family of four looking to escape to the Isle of Wight. Step into your new home-from-home to discover a light and airy kitchen/diner that extends outwards into an immaculate external patio area, with all the necessary appliances needed to make your self-catered stay a success, this spot provides an intimate setting to cook for and enjoy mealtimes with guests; stepping out into the garden, uncover a charming summer house which can double up as an extra space to unwind or even a home office for those looking for a workcation! Unwind in the first-floor sitting room on a plush sofa in front of a Smart TV, perfect for some light entertainment after a day of traversing the local town; when your eyes grow heavy retreat to one of two delicately-appointed double bedrooms, both with Smart TV and serviced by their very own en-suite bathrooms, with one being located on the ground-floor. Explore your local surroundings, where foodies will be in their element as a superb selection of pubs, bistros, restaurants, and cafes await- ideal for when you don’t feel like cooking. If you fancy a day by the sea, head to the glorious sandy trails of Ventnor Beach where you can sunbathe, paddle the shores, or try your hand at kayaking or canoeing; alternatively, animal lovers will not want to miss out on the opportunity to get up close and personal with some of the area’s furry residents at Isle of Wight Donkey Sanctuary. Further afield, discover Cowes and immerse yourself in the history of Max Aitken Museum, or you can hop aboard a ferry to Southampton for a day out you won't forget. All of this and more awaits at The Workshop.
At the southernmost point of the island, the small Victorian beach town of Ventnor is reachable through several windings, hilly roads that are surrounded by stunning landscape. This picturesque hamlet, which is protected by St. Boniface Down, one of the island's highest points and an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, has a very warm microclimate that encourages the growth of exotic and tropical flora all over the area. While the harbour provides a wide variety of fresh fish and locally-caught seafood, the gently sloping sandy and fine shingle beaches and coves give good facilities for watersports and offer a variety of breathtaking coastal routes to explore. With a superb selection of fine dining establishments, Ventnor is one of the most prestigious foodie destinations on the Isle of Wight.Bistros, pubs and shops along the esplanade and close to the town centre. The Botanical Gardens are within easy reach and well worth a visit, whilst around the island there are great walking and cycling opportunities, medieval castles, historic houses and a variety of gardens and waterfalls, as well as the unspoilt fishing bay. This great holiday destination has plenty to offer all year-round, and it's easy to see why it's known as the prettiest place on the Isle of Wight!
Accommodation
Two bedrooms: 1 x ground-floor double (zip/link, can be twin on request) with Smart TV and en-suite walk-in shower, basin, and WC, 1 x double with Smart TV and en-suite walk-in shower, basin, and WC.
Cloakroom.
Kitchen/diner.
First-floor sitting room with balcony.
Summer house
Electric central heating.
Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine, and dishwasher.
3 x Smart TVs, WiFi.
Fuel and power included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Parking available in nearby car park.
Enclosed rear garden with patio and furniture, upper-level terrace with furniture and barbecue, first-floor balcony with furniture.
Sorry, no pets and no smoking.
Shop and pub 0.1 miles, beach 0.5 miles.
Please Note - This property may not be suitable with limited mobility.
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 (8)
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P
The summer house at the end of the patio was a lovely retreat for reading when raining or the sun went down. Parking outside whilst unloading and loading needed some speed and agility owing to the traffic and steepness of the road.
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Michaela
I would not hesitate in recommending the property to others. As a separate note, at no fault of the owner we were unfortunately affected by the previous occupants who along with some general hygiene issues that were not corrected by housekeeping team. They had brought a dog to the property despite this being pet free accommodation. Which for a family with a child with serious allergies, not resolved by a few antihistamines was far from ideal. We realised this the morning after our arrival when we found our belongings had dog hairs on them, and with a look round found the lounge area was heavily affected with one chair being matted in short dog hairs. We immediately let the owner know who was mortified at this having occurred and was going to follow up with Sykes and the previous occupants. My son did require his emergency medication,and it did stop us from spending time on the upper floor lounge areas which was a huge shame and we spent a great deal of time out on the island. On a personal note I find this type of behaviour from the previous occupants to be wholly selfish and inconsiderate of both the owners property and to other guests that followed on. I am just grateful that we didnât end up with a hospital visit, and as a parent put me on edge which shouldnât have been the case when we were on holiday. I do think the previous occupants should be sanctioned by Sykes for failing to follow the property rules; for failing to communicate with the owner and consider others in particular as they had also not left other aspects of the property in a desirable condition that were not detected by the cleaners. The cleaning teams are there to undertake routine cleans and preparation after guests leave, and guests should respect
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Alison
There was an issue with the water which apparently was a general issue in Ventnor and at times we had none - it would have been useful to have been warned of this. I text Bob about it and he came back straight away. There is nowhere to hang wet towels in the downstairs ensuite - a couple of towel hooks on the back of the bathroom door would solve this.