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Tennysons View Cottage

Freshwater, Isle of Wight
Sleeps 2
Bedrooms 1
Bathrooms 1
Change Fri
No Dogs
4 star
Apartment
Waterside Views
Parking on site / nearby
Towels included
Romantic
Internet access
Downstairs bedroom
Downstairs bathroom
Shop nearby
Pub nearby
Beach within easy reach
Country houses
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At a glance

  • A delightful self-contained apartment just a few minutes' walk from the beach at Freshwater Bay
  • Situated in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty with views of Tennyson Down from the balcony
  • Relax on the balcony or tee off on the beautifully scenic 18-hole links style golf course which is within walking distance
Property code: OC-IC136

Tennyson's View stands on the Military Road and within a two-minute walk of the beach at Freshwater Bay - a tranquil bay where swimming, paddling, fishing and kayaking can be enjoyed. Situated in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, there are spectacular views of Tennyson Down from the balcony which extends along the length of the property.  Tennyson's View is immediately adjacent to the coastal path and miles of scenic footpaths, with awe-inspiring coastal views and can be walked directly from the front door. The trails extend westwards across Tennyson Down to the Needles or eastward to St Catherine's Lighthouse on the southern tip of the island. This area of coastline is protected by the National Trust and is one of the most picturesque areas on the Island. An 18-hole links style golf course where visitors are welcome, enjoys stunning views over the Solent and English Channel and is within a five-minute walk. The sandy bays of Totland and Colwell are within a five-minute drive and fossil hunting, surfing and paragliding can be enjoyed nearby. Cycling is also a major activity here with rides over the downs, and links with a network of cycle paths.

Tennyson's View, built in 2000 on the site of a small hotel, is the wing of a larger property divided into self-contained apartments. It has its own front door and balcony gateway and the accommodation is all on one level. The property has been furnished and equipped with care to provide an attractive and comfortable place to stay for two people. It is centrally heated and double glazed. There is a spacious open-plan living room with a comfortable sofa, television with DVD player and double doors opening on to the balcony; an attractive dining area with open views through the double doors: a well-equipped fitted kitchen with an electric cooker, gas hob, microwave, dishwasher, fridge/freezer and washer/dryer; a bedroom with a king size bed and fitted wardrobes; a shower room with walk in shower, basin and WC.

A stunning balcony extends along the length of the property, where visitors can unwind and eat meals. Here you can catch glimpses of the sea and downs whilst listening to the sounds of the sea which is so close by. Garden furniture is provided for dining out on the balcony. There is a private parking space for one car at the side of the property - access is without steps. A public house, cafe and tea shop are within five minutes walk; a general store and restaurant are within ten minutes walk. The small town of Freshwater is only a few minutes drive away and here there are a variety of shops, two small supermarkets and a great selection of public houses.

  • 1 master bedroom with a king size bed
  • 1 shower room with WC
  • Electric oven, gas hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, dishwasher and washer/dryer
  • Within a building of seaside apartments
  • Balcony with sea glimpses 
  • Smart TV and DVD player in lounge
  • Central heating and electric included
  • Wi-Fi available
  • Private parking for 1 car
  • Beach, shop and pub within walking distance
  • Please note that short breaks must commence from a Friday
  • Arrival: 16:00 onwards
  • Departure: before 10:00
  • Sorry, no dogs allowed

Amy Hendriksen

This property is personally managed by Amy.

Reviews

From guests that have stayed at the property.

Based on 31 guest ratings

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Reviewed by Alan 17th May 2026

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Excellent location for the whole Island, 5min from the Freshwater beach, Apartment has been updated, cleaners need to up there gain and pay attention to cleaning the property properly in between bookings, wardrobes need attention as smelly, the old backs need removing. I would book this property again hoping the former has been addressed. we travelRead moreled the whole Island and would go back to this location every time. Hide

Reviewed by Mary 4th May 2026

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The apartment was clean, comfortable and well equipped. We met some of the full time residents who were pleasant and friendly. The building work on the nearby Lifeboat Station wasn't intrusive.

Reviewed by Paul 14th January 2026

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Nice area . Apartment is not 4 star as it is in need of re decorating

Reviewed by Lesley 17th October 2025

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We did enjoy staying at the cottage. The view is wonderful, the cottage was well appointed, and the walk in shower without a door or curtain was very easy to use. In spite of the rather volatile weather we got out and about a lot and did all that we wanted to do.

Reviewed by Philip 30th September 2025

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Lovely, comfortable apartment in a super location. It was great waking up to sea views. Equipped with everything you need. Lots to do within a short distance.

Reviewed by Jill 19th September 2025

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Reviewed by Graham 12th September 2025

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Very comfortable and very well equipped. Beautiful area and ideal for touring the island, we used the buses all week, brilliant.

Reviewed by Michelle 5th September 2025

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The apartment is in a great location. The apartment is now looking in need of a little TLC in the shower room and kitchen. The bedroom felt quite damp even though it was warm outside. The main disappointment for me was having to look out of the balcony onto a red double decker bus permanently parked at the lifeboat station. This was being used as aRead more pub and apart from spoiling the view did not allow for quiet time on our balcony. Contacted company to be told. Speak to the local council !! Hide

Reviewed by Pedro 8th August 2025

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The place was clean and tidy, we enjoyed our time at Freshwater.

Reviewed by Barry 25th July 2025

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Lovely apartment where everything you need is present. It has got much of space to live and for your stuff. There's a busy road next to the apartment but you won't notice because of the isolating windows. The only thing that can be annoying is when the garage doors (beneath the apartment) are opened in the early morning. We loved sitting on the balRead morecony in the evening sun. With the beach nearby and coastal paths for great walks and views, Tennyson View is a great place to stay. Hide

Reviewed by Dave 18th July 2025

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Reviewed by William 11th July 2025

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Our second stay. Most enjoyable. Excellent location. Well provided. Hope to return in 2026 as part of our Diamond Wedding celebrations.

Reviewed by Maxine 4th July 2025

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Fabulous location by the sea at Freshwater Bay, our favourite part of the island. Could listen to the waves and people watch from the breakfast table, watching the comings and goings up and down Tennyson Down, yet the bedroom was surprisingly quiet and we slept soundly. Kitchen was well equipped and had everything we needed. Enjoyed a thoroughly reRead morelaxing week away and would happily visit again. Hide

Reviewed by Rachel 27th June 2025

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Cleanliness awful Maintenance work needed Very grateful that the double decker bus was not parked outside our balcony the week we went! We received 80 refund as an apology and an assurance that our issues will be addressed.They have not replied to my emails since. We will not be using this company again. Positives: Freshwater Bay lovely, balcony arRead moreea lovely to sit on with sun from afternoon until evening, lovely walks, Freshwater village has everything you need, Red Lion pub does great food Hide

Reviewed by Debra 20th June 2025

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This was a lovely apartment, well equipped although there were no condiments such as salt, pepper, vinegar, sauces so we had to buy them. The balcony hadn't been cleaned and the deck chairs were full of spider webs. If there had been a sweeping brush I would have cleaned it myself. Other than that, the location was great right on the sea front, TesRead moreco just up the road, cafe and even a travelling tavern that parked there on the weekend. We would stay again as we really enjoyed it. Hide

Reviewed by John 6th June 2025

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Excellent quiet location. Onsite parking easy and an added bonus. Apartment all on one level, no steps. Perfect location for many walks. Beach is clean just like a mini lulworth cove in Dorset. It is a stony beach so cant build sand castles. Being a bay it is sheltered and most days saw swimmers. The bus freedom pass cannot be used on the local breRead moreezer buses, and the other local buses were a bit infrequent, so we drove everywhere for fear of a 2 hour wait. Island is only 23x15 m. So all close. Hide

Reviewed by Julie 25th May 2025

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Reviewed by Robert 16th May 2025

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Reviewed by Ian 25th April 2025

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Lovely location, 1 minute walk to the beach. Excellent walks from the door including the classic to the Needles. Apartment was neat, clean and had everything we needed. The balcony got the sun in the late afternoon and evening. We had a great time.

Reviewed by Joanna 11th April 2025

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Lovely apartment in a great location in freshwater

Reviewed by Kathleen 4th April 2025

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Good flat, nice, quiet area with plenty of walks and shop close by. Good parking.

Reviewed by Debra 14th March 2025

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Great location you cant get closer to Freshwater Bay, this flat was at the back of the property and so the views from the property arent the best.

Reviewed by Linda 22nd November 2024

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Nice accommodation in good location especially in the Summer when place is livelier. Well equipped kitchen and comfy kingsize bed. Ideal for beach and walking plus bus stop nearby if needed. Two cafes and hotel also within walking distance.

Reviewed by Sarah 4th October 2024

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Great location, lovely views over sea and Tennyson Down, well laid out, bright and cosy flat. With a few tweaks to kitchen contents and maintenance to bathroom and furniture it would be pretty perfect. We had a very enjoyable early October week and would definitely think about returning.

Reviewed by Tim 6th September 2024

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Reviewed by John 30th August 2024

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Reviewed by Richard 2nd August 2024

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Lovely place great location.

Reviewed by Robert 19th July 2024

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Well located with all the appliances (dishwasher, washing machine etc) needed to make the vacation trouble free. The front door required a few initial attempts to unlock it. Key safe (for front door key) was a bit stiff to open but suggest this is caused by the sea air and its salt content. The television was temperamental possibly due to the perceRead moreived poor reception experienced due to the location of the cottage. Bed was comfy and plenty of storage. Hide

Reviewed by William 12th July 2024

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Will return. Most enjoyable stay.

Reviewed by Barbara 14th June 2024

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A lovely apartment, very clean and comfortable, in a great location. I would definitely recommend and would be very happy to book again.

Reviewed by Sue 7th June 2024

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