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Direct access onto the bridleway through the stable door
The down stairs bedroom
The down stairs en-suite wet room
Views over the fields beyond
The farmhouse in the grounds
The surroundings
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The Coach House - Godshill

Godshill, Isle of Wight
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Sleeps 2
Bedrooms 1
Bathrooms 1
Change Fri
Dogs welcome 2
4 star
Downstairs bedroom
Downstairs bathroom
Complex of properties
Internet access
Working farm
Pub nearby
Shop nearby
Beach within easy reach
Towels for hire
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At a glance

  • 17th century period property tucked away in the countryside, an ideal location for a romantic couple's break
  • Idyllic and unspoilt rural location at the foot of Appuldurcombe Down with enjoyable woodland walks from the front door
  • Situated within ten minutes' walk of the village of Godshill and just 5 miles to the popular sandy beaches of Shanklin and Ventnor
Property code: IC146

Attractive former-coach house sleeping two guests, situated alongside four other holiday cottages on the owner’s farm just outside the village of Godshill in the south-east of the Isle of Wight.

The Coach House is situated on the South East side of the Island in an attractive farm courtyard, with ancient Grade II listed barns and a traditional farmhouse which dates back to the 17th Century. Sainham Farm occupies a picturesque position, lying at the foot of Appuldurcombe Down and above the picture-postcard village of Godshill in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. This village is renowned for its church and pretty thatched cottages. It has a variety of teashops and restaurants, as well as a public house where meals can be enjoyed. The sandy beaches of Shanklin, Sandown and Ventnor are only a fifteen-minute drive away.

The Coach House is a stone cottage adjacent to a bridleway which leads through the woods to Godshill. The cottage has electric heating and has been furnished and equipped with care. It has a large double bedroom with an en-suite shower room at ground floor level. A staircase leads from the front door and lobby to a spacious open-plan studio where there is a comfortable sitting room with a sofa and flat screen television with Freeview and a DVD player; a dining area and a fitted kitchen which is equipped with a electric cooker, microwave, fridge, freezer and washing machine. A stable door opens out from here at first floor level onto steps which lead down to the bridle path.

There is a small garden area at the front of the cottage with a table and chairs so that meals can be enjoyed outside. There is also a lovely communal area of garden within a two-minute walk of the cottage with garden furniture. Wifi internet connection is available. There is parking space for one car at the front of the cottage. The close proximity of the cottage to the Stenbury Trail makes the cottage an ideal base for walkers. A regular bus service along with popular public houses, restaurants and shops are within ten minutes walk.

  • 1 double bedroom
  • Wet room with shower and WC
  • TV/DVD
  • Wi-Fi included
  • Cooker with hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, and washing machine
  • Electric heating and domestic electric included
  • Towels available to hire for a small charge
  • 2 dogs welcome (please keep off of the furniture)
  • Off-road parking for 1 car
  • Pub and shops within walking distance, beach 5 miles
  • Part of a complex of 5 similar style cottages
  • Please note that short breaks must commence from a Friday
  • Arrival: 16:00 onwards
  • Departure: before 10:00, unless otherwise stated in your arrival details
  • 2 dogs allowed. Dogs are charged at £20 each per full or part week
  • There is an Accidental Damage Deposit of £150 when booking at this property, however this may be waived for £20. We’ll provide more details about this when booking your holiday.

Amy Hendriksen

This property is personally managed by Amy.

Reviews

From guests that have stayed at the property.

Based on 36 guest ratings

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Reviewed by Davd 1st September 2023

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Reviewed by Janet 21st July 2023

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Quiet but basic for the price charged. The bed was comfy but the cottage was cold. Godshill was lovely and there was a wonderful bus service but, if you stay in this cottage and dont walk a car is essential.

Reviewed by Andrew 7th July 2023

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Excellent location with direct access to network of footpaths & bridleways . Good local pubs for food & drink within 15/20 minutes walk. . Would recommend you take your own towels as the 10 Towel Supplement for 2 adults bought a single hand towel plus a single medium/ small bath towel for the pair of us ,which was really unsatisfactory and stingy tRead moreo say the least. Hide

Reviewed by Brian 30th June 2023

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This is a lovely cottage in a very quiet location and its central location means that everywhere is easily reached. Well equipped, comfy bed Would certainly go again.

Reviewed by Rosemary 16th June 2023

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Upstairs roomfine , stabledoor a nice idea . Downstairs bedroomand bathroom a bit dark and depressing . A bit of prettyfyi g the entrance would be nice .

Reviewed by Mark 2nd June 2023

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Lovely cottage in a very pleasant peaceful location close to Godshill village and amenities. Easy to get all over the island from the farm. Lots of walks nearby.

Reviewed by Ann 26th May 2023

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Wonderful place to stay, we have not holidayed with our dog before and it worked so well we want to come again. Woof from Milo inagreement.

Reviewed by Revd Susan 12th May 2023

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Lovely peaceful location in centre of the island, ideal for setting off to places

Reviewed by Lorraine 5th May 2023

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Reviewed by Roger 28th April 2023

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A lovely cottage in a wonderful position surrounded by countryside. It was so lovely to open up the stable door and hear nothing but bird song. The walks from the cottage were great especially with all the wild flowers in bloom.

Reviewed by John 14th April 2023

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A very pleasant and quiet cottage with plenty of space and comfort

Reviewed by Chris 7th April 2023

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Reviewed by Anita 2nd April 2023

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Reviewed by Arthur 17th March 2023

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Nice cottage, lovely location all mod cons, comfortable bed. New heating system needs tweaking.

Reviewed by Veerle 9th December 2022

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Warm and cosy cottage in a quiet location, nice walks around with stunning views. We were happy that our 2 dogs were welcome. All comfort was available, nice walk in shower with hot water. We had once an issue with the hot water, but this problem was resolved within an hour by the owner. Top location

Reviewed by Philippa 23rd September 2022

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A very comfortable cottage in an ideal location for visiting the island. There are lovely walks directly from the front door. We were given a warm welcome and thoroughly enjoyed our stay.

Reviewed by Aileen 16th September 2022

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The cottage is very well equipped, comfortable bed and good shower. The location is great for touring the island whether by car, bike or walking.

Reviewed by Norma 12th August 2022

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The Coach House is a perfect location for anyone holidaying with a dog and seeking peace and quiet. The greatest asset is having the bridleway literally on the doorstep with immediate access to the woods for a dog to sniff and run.

Reviewed by Geraint 5th August 2022

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Reviewed by Stephen 29th July 2022

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Superb cottage ideal for our holiday

Reviewed by Kenneth 15th July 2022

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The location is perfect and the cottage was comfortable and well equipped. Despite the blistering heat our bedroom on the downstairs remained cool. We had two dogs with us and the cottage was surrounded by glorious countryside which they enjoyed exploring.!SELECTED! !ENDOFSELECTED!We would certainly recommend and will hopefully be revisiting again Read morein the near future. Hide

Reviewed by Catherine 8th July 2022

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Reviewed by Monica 1st July 2022

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Reviewed by Cherry 17th June 2022

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The characterful Coach House was not only comfortable and well equipped but its situation, tucked away on the perimeter of the well maintained Farm complex, gave privacy amongst the trees, with easy access for walks 'straight from the door', linking with a myriad of local bridle ways and footpaths. (Red squirrels and birdsong at dawn; a barn owl anRead mored bats at dusk!) Near to Godshill, its central location proved to be an ideal base from which to explore the enticing Isle of Wight in its entirety. Hide

Reviewed by Mr 10th June 2022

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Reviewed by Keith 6th May 2022

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Reviewed by Paul 22nd April 2022

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Very well presented property in a quiet location. Close to public footpath.

Reviewed by John 15th April 2022

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The Coach House was wonderful - clean, very comfortable and well furnished; in an amazing location surrounded by plenty of walks and nature and not far to the eating places in Godshill; and very peaceful and quiet. There are farm shops not that far away by car and we made good use of the kitchen (which has a large fridge and also a freezer). The twRead moreo of us and our dog had a lovely week. We look forward to returning to the Isle of Wight and staying here again as soon as we can. Hide

Reviewed by Maureen 8th April 2022

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We loved the cottage. It was comfortable and had most things we needed. Location perfect for walking into Godshill and Bridal Pathways.

Reviewed by Deborah 1st April 2022

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A very comfortable, peaceful cottage providing all you need. Lovely walks close by.

Reviewed by Arthur 11th March 2022

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The cottage is clean and comfortable with television and DVD player, comfortable seating a selection of books and DVDs. The kitchen is well equipped and spacious with a nice dining area. Downstairs the bedroom is spacious and comfortable, we slept like logs. The Coach House is in a very secluded position within the complex and has easy access to waRead morelks. The location of the Coach House is good for exploring the Isle of Wight. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and would love to return. Hide

Reviewed by June 22nd December 2021

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Comfortable cottage for two..... Homely and well equipped..... Quietly situated within walking distance of Godshill....

Reviewed by Karen 29th October 2021

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Absolutely fabulous cottage- really loved using our own back and front entrances. Very spacious and well equipped, weve stayed at Sainham several times and this was the best one for the two of us. Will be coming back next year

Reviewed by Julie 15th October 2021

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Loverly cottage.

Reviewed by Judith 1st October 2021

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We really enjoyed our stay at the coach house, lovely walks right on our doorstep, also being able to watch the red squirrels from the door was a real bonus. Thoroughly recommend for a very relaxing stay.

Reviewed by Geoffrey 24th September 2021

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Cottage is located down narrow country lanes. It was also very dark and lights were needed most of the time. It is looking a little tired and doesn't compare favourably with some other 4* properties. However it was warm, plenty of hot water, a good walk-in shower and a very comfortable bed. It was clean and although fairly basic had the essentials.Read more Pleasant walks direct from the property. Hide

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Direct access onto the bridleway through the stable door
The down stairs bedroom
The down stairs en-suite wet room
Views over the fields beyond
Show 1 moreThe farmhouse in the grounds

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