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Western Lines Cottage

Ventnor, Isle of Wight
Visit England rating: 4 stars
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Sleeps 8
Bedrooms 4
Bathrooms 2
Change Sat
No Dogs
4 star
Downstairs bedroom
Downstairs bathroom
Waterside views
Internet access
Pub nearby
Shop nearby
Beach within easy reach
Family friendly
Parking on site / nearby
Towels included
Travel cot available
Highchair available
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At a glance

  • Lovely detached property in a tucked away position offering sea views from many of the rooms
  • Spacious balcony and attractive garden, offering plenty of space to relax and play in privacy
  • Fantastic location above the pretty beach at Steephill Cove and just outside the seaside town of Ventnor
Property code: IC169

Western Lines enjoys panoramic coastal views from almost every room. It is in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty on the south east coast of the Island, an area renowned for its mild climate. The house stands just above the charming fishing village of Steephill Cove, a place often written about in magazines due to its simplicity and tranquillity, plus its excellent fish restaurant and cafe. Here, meals can be enjoyed in the summer whilst watching children playing in the rock pools and swimming in the sea, which is only a stones throw away. The fact that this picture-postcard cove can only be accessed by foot only adds to its attraction. The small seaside resort of Ventnor is within an enjoyable 20-minute walk of the house, and the larger seaside resorts of Sandown and Shanklin are only a ten-minute drive away. Here, there are long sandy beaches which gently slope into the water, children's play parks and a variety of more lively entertainments.

Western Lines is a secluded, detached property with spacious, light and airy rooms. In order to take full advantage of the spectacular sea views, the main living accommodation is upstairs. Here, there is an open-plan room with a fitted kitchen offering an electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge, freezer and dishwasher. (A washing machine and tumble dryer are housed in the garage). There is a sitting area with large picture windows overlooking the sea, furnished with a sofa and chairs, plus a 50 inch Smart television with a selection of Sky Q channels. A glazed door opens from the sitting room on to a large balcony where visitors can relax in the sunshine and enjoy meals whilst watching the boats. On this upper floor there is also a double bedroom with an en-suite bathroom containing a bath, overhead shower, WC. and basin.

On the ground floor there are three spacious bedrooms - one double room and two twin rooms, one twin room has a TV. A travel cot and high chair can be provided if required. There is a WC. on this floor and a separate shower room with a built in shower and basin. The house has been furnished and equipped with care to provide attractive and comfortable accommodation for eight people in a truly wonderful location.

The house has a pretty garden with lawns and shrubs. There is a fenced area with a lawn where visitors can relax and children can play games. To the side of the house, a few steps lead to a lower lawn with garden furniture. Two cars can be parked in the drive at the front of the house. Western Lines is within a five-minute stroll of Ventnor Botanical Garden where there is a cafe for light meals and teas. Even closer, is the cricket pavilion where a drink can be enjoyed at the bar overlooking the green. Public transport and shops are within a 20 minutes walk. There are nearby historic sites to be enjoyed such as Carisbrooke Castle and Osborne House - the Island home of Queen Victoria; entertainments for children at the seaside resorts, plus Blackgang Chine Adventure Park, Robin Hill County Park, Amazon World Zoo Park; sailing and boating activities; the steam railway; fishing lakes at Whitwell; golf courses at Freshwater, Sandown and Cowes and great restaurants with AA rosettes at Ventnor, Bonchurch, Yarmouth and Seaview.

  • 4 bedrooms - 2 doubles and 2 twins
  • Shower room with shower and separate WC on the ground floor
  • En-suite bathroom with shower-over-bath and WC to the first-floor double room
  • 50 inch Smart TV with Sky Q channels in lounge & 32 inch TV in one of the downstairs twin bedrooms
  • Wi-Fi included
  • Oven, hob, microwave, fridge/freezer and dishwasher
  • Washing machine and tumble dryer in the garage
  • Towels included
  • Cot and highchair available
  • Off-road parking for 2 cars
  • Pub and beach within walking distance, shop 1 mile
  • Steep access road which leads to the driveway
  • Please note that the departure time is 9am for Western Lines Cottage and not 10am
  • Arrival: 16:00 onwards
  • Departure: before 10:00, unless otherwise stated in your arrival details
  • Sorry, no dogs allowed
  • There is an Accidental Damage Deposit of £350 when booking at this property, however this may be waived for £40. We’ll provide more details about this when booking your holiday.

Adam Baker

This property is personally managed by Adam.

Reviews

From guests that have stayed at the property.

Based on 15 guest ratings

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Reviewed by Sara 12th October 2024

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This home has everything you need for a lovely break . Clean , well stocked and beautiful location .

Reviewed by Kathryn 5th October 2024

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Very disappointed the views are not as shown on pics, toilet blocked on Sunday took 3 phone calls and 3 days for plumber to come out, only for it to block again the next day, we booked as there was a toilet upstairs and down stairs which met with our requirements, towel rail kept coming off In up stairs bathroom, and the boarders need to be cut bacRead morek at front to allow you to turn a medium size car around easier, we left here Thursday as it wasn't suitable for my mum Hide

Reviewed by Ian 28th September 2024

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Great holiday home. Very spacious and the the views were fantastic.

Reviewed by Michelle 14th September 2024

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Location of this cottage was perfect for us, so peaceful, with some great walks to steep hill cove and the botanical gardens. The house was cosy and the views were fabulous of the sea, such amazing views. Lovely touch with the biscuits, milk and bread thank you. Loads of garden space to explore but the pathway down through the gate is dangerous andRead more over grown to walk down. There are a few maintenance issues need sorting and the issue of flies was problem for us but it was a lovely stay. Hide

Reviewed by Michael 24th August 2024

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We are renewing our acquaintance with WL after a gap of four years. A lovely peaceful position. Did have spectacular views once, but trees have grown across to obscure them, and as these are not on WL property its doubtful whether anything can be done. A short car-journey to shops and cafes. Quiet, roomy, but cosy and comfortable. A relaxed atmosphRead moreere away from the hassle and fervour of the mainland, motorways and the outside world. We shall definitely return. Hide

Reviewed by Celia 3rd August 2024

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Western Lines is in a lovely position. But needs some maintenence. It is difficult to find and the drive small for 2 cars, making access difficult. A new house sign would be helpful. The living area is light, airy and comfortable. There are views of the sea. The bedrooms downstairs are dark, but the beds are comfortable. We had a lovely holiday, thRead moree walk to Ventnor was very enjoyable along the coastal path. Hide

Reviewed by Ian 6th July 2024

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We had a lovely week. The house is spacious and the views certainty justify the reverse layout with the lounge/kitchen/diner at first floor. Reasonably well equipped and very clean. We made good use of the rear balcony even in marginal weather. Steephill cove is a great spot but not really accessible to anyone with any significant mobility issue asRead more the route down to the seafront really lives up to its name Hide

Reviewed by Ron 15th June 2024

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Enjoyed Holiday, A nice location, good view of moon reflecting on sea in Evening, watch the Bats and Badger. might need to trim the trees some time to keep it. Daughter liked the quiet and feeling of isolation. we had not read all the description before booking, ensure it suites you. Did walk to the sea front at Ventnor in eve and steephill cove duRead morering day. ! its a bit of excercise for an 80year old ! so got lazy and took the car. on another. Hide

Reviewed by June 16th September 2023

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This lovely house overlooking Steephill cove is beautifully equipped and spotlessly clean and situated in an ideal position for fit and active folk! Getting down to the beach is a challenge for ancient knees! Access to the property is steep and narrow and the turning space in front of the house is very tight for a large car. We struggled turning ouRead morer large car in the restricted drive area. Hide

Reviewed by Mary 19th August 2023

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Reviewed by Andrew 5th August 2023

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We had a lovely stay at Western Lines. Well equipped and clean, fabulous views out to the English Channel and a lovely garden to enjoy too. Just a short walk to the lovely Steephill Cove and also the Botanical gardens. Ventnor can be reached either by walking along the road or via the coast path. Made for a relaxing and enjoyable holiday

Reviewed by Jori 15th June 2023

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A later check out would be more appropriate. 9am is way too early. Kind regards, Jori

Reviewed by Susan 3rd June 2023

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Very well appointed house in a lovely location. We were lucky with the weather so really enjoyed the balcony and view. We even saw a pod of dolphoins swim past.

Reviewed by Shaun 29th April 2023

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Fantastic location with amazing views.

Reviewed by John 10th December 2022

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