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One Dores Hill Cottage

Wootton, Isle of Wight
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Sleeps 2
Bedrooms 1
Bathrooms 1
Change Fri
No Dogs
4 star
Enclosed garden / patio
Open fire / wood burner
Internet access
Pub nearby
Shop nearby
Beach within easy reach
Romantic
Parking on site / nearby
Decorated for Christmas
Towels included
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At a glance

  • Beautiful Isle of Wight cottage surrounded by picturesque countryside
  • Relax in the enclosed garden with wonderful views across fields to the coast
  • Fantastic walks and cycle routes on the doorstep for exploring the beautiful island
Overview
Property code: IC090

This charming two hundred year old cottage is situated in beautiful countryside and enjoys open views across fields to the Solent - a variety of sailing boats and cruise liners can often be seen. It is in a lovely walking and cycling area with footpaths and tracks extending in a variety of directions, including the coast at Wootton Creek, the woods of Briddlesford Copse and Arreton Downs. The cottage is in an excellent location for exploring the island with many places to visit within an easy ten-minute drive. These include the wonderful island home of Queen Victoria - Osborne House, Quarr Abbey, Havenstreet Steam Railway, the Butterfly World, a Lavender Farm, and Robin Hill Country Park. The small floating bridge at Cowes offers easy access to the shops of West Cowes and to the countryside and picturesque coves on the west side of the island. The larger east coast sandy beaches of Ryde, Appley and St Helens are also nearby.

One Dores Hill Cottage is one of a pair of cottages which has been in the same family for two generations. It has recently been renovated with great care to provide attractive and comfortable accommodation for two people. It has been furnished and equipped to a high standard to provide a stylish and relaxing place to stay. On the ground floor there is a spacious open-plan living room with a Smart TV/Freeview/DVD - a great place to relax in front of the wood burning stove set into an inglenook fireplace. There is a dining area and a well-equipped fitted kitchen with an electric cooker and hob, microwave, dishwasher, refrigerator and small freezer. (A washing and drying service is available).

Upstairs there is a double bedroom with a king-size bed, wardrobe plus wonderful open views across fields to the sea; a bathroom with bath, overhead shower, WC and basin. Central heating, electricity and WiFi Internet are without extra charge.

The cottage has a fenced and gated garden with garden furniture so that visitors can relax in the sunshine. There is also a pretty well in the garden which in years past provided water for the cottages. A car can be parked in a parking area near the cottage. A farm shop and restaurant for lunch are within five minutes walk plus a nearby emporium with antiques and collectibles.

  • 1 bedroom - 1 king-size
  • 1 bathroom with shower over the bath and WC
  • Electric oven and hob, microwave, dishwasher, fridge and small freezer
  • Washing and drying service available
  • TV/DVD
  • Wood burner (first basket of logs included)
  • Distant sea views
  • Enclosed garden with furniture
  • Heating and electricity included
  • Off-road parking for 1 car
  • Regret no children
  • Farm shop and restaurant close by
  • This property will be decorated for Christmas
  • 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 £150 when booking at this property, however this may be waived for £20. We’ll provide more details about this when booking your holiday.

Reviews

From guests that have stayed at the property.

Based on 36 guest ratings

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Reviewed by Christine 23rd February 2024

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Confortable and welcoming cottage with all facilities needed for two people. Central location which is really handy and a lovely farm shop right next door. Ann and John also provided some lovely treats - the orange and almond cake was delicious!

Reviewed by Jeremy 22nd December 2023

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1 Dores Hill Cottage is one that stands out from the crowd. The location is so peaceful and the cottage and garden are most attractive. There is real attention to detail, from the welcome pack, the blue tooth speaker, the kitchen, the night light in the bedroom, the decorations to make it feel festive. It is clear that the owners both care for thisRead more property and are proud of it, and why wouldn't you be. It was a home from home for our Christmas stay, thank you! Hide

Reviewed by Philip 6th October 2023

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Reviewed by Jill 25th August 2023

Homely and welcoming cottage. Very comfortable and beautiful garden. The hosts were friendly and helpful. The welcome pack was a lovely extra welcoming touch. Woody (the cat) was a purrfect surprise we loved to see him several times a day. Want to go back next year. Would recommend to anyone who likes a bit of peace, but perfect place to visit restRead more of the island. Hide

Reviewed by Yvonne 18th August 2023

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a wonderful welcoming clean and cosy cottage ,very well equipped with modern conveniences, but retaining its history and character,. great views from the bedroom window looking over the countryside to the Solent and Portsmouth. great situation easy to access the islands' attractions. Good walks from the cottage to Wootton and Havenstreet steam railRead moreway. Hide

Reviewed by J 4th August 2023

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excellent; v helpful & friendly owners

Reviewed by James Alan 28th July 2023

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Well equipped. In quiet location. Some thought full extras, which were most welcome.

Reviewed by Vicky 14th July 2023

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This was a beautiful cottage, perfect if you want peace and quiet, there is a short drive into the main town. We was greeted with homemade cake and wine, John and Ann the owners had thought of everything. Would definitely visit again.

Reviewed by Alan 30th June 2023

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Lovely cottage, well presented and equipped. Close enough to two good local pubs and farm shop/cafe for meals out but booking essential for evening meals.

Reviewed by KATE 23rd June 2023

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Our second visit to Dores Hill. Love the cottages. Very lucky with weather. Great location to visit different places on island. Perfect countryside setting with views of Solent. Ideal places to stay- daughter stays in one cottage, we in the other. Emporium next door a little gem and enhances stay. Beautiful gardens and summerhouse to relax in. WoodRead morey the cat a welcome visitor each day. Nice welcome pack. Ann's cake delicious. No doubt we will be back again. Kate Hide

Reviewed by David 2nd June 2023

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Reviewed by Lynne 26th May 2023

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Our second time at One Dores Hill - a lovely little cottage in a very peaceful area and not too far from any of the island's attractions. A tasty cake and wine welcomed us back (tea and coffee/milk also available). The cottage is very clean and well equipped with a beautiful garden. Woody the cat is so friendly and it was nice to see him again. We Read moreare looking forward to a third visit in the not too distant future. Hide

Reviewed by Heather 19th May 2023

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A lovely cottage, beautifully restored and maintained by the owners with everything you could want while on holiday. Well located for visiting just about all the islands tourist attractions and even The Needles, the furthest away was less than an hour's drive. We were very impressed by the 'welcome pack' of milk, bread, wine, butter and a deliciousRead more cake, a lovely surprise. The cars coming and going to the Emporium nextdoor were rather annoying on the days it was open but we would return to No. 1 Hide

Reviewed by David 12th May 2023

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Second visit in nine months for us, which says it all. If you like a rural setting but easy access to the island's attractions then this is the place. The cottage is 17th century but has all the comforts and facilities we have come to expect in present times and in a peaceful location. A real joy and we will look forward to our next visit.

Reviewed by Stephen 5th May 2023

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Reviewed by Sarah 28th April 2023

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Such a beautiful cottage in a lovely location. Nothing is too much trouble for the owners who left a lovely home baked cakes for us on arrival as well as fresh bread, butter and milk lovely idea. Thank you so much for a wonderful stay we will be back

Reviewed by Martin 21st April 2023

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Excellent accommodation and very comfortable. We had everything we needed to enjoy a relaxing holiday.

Reviewed by Velda 14th April 2023

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Highly recommend this lovely character cottage. Very clean, comfy and warm. The owners have thought of all the little extras you might need on holiday and provided a much appreciated welcome pack on arrival. The cottage is in an ideal position to visit local attractions on the island and very near to the ferry port. We would love to return at some Read morepoint. Hide

Reviewed by Tom 7th April 2023

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Reviewed by Margaret 24th February 2023

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Reviewed by Philip 17th February 2023

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We had a fantastic time at Dores Hill, the owners were very welcoming with a bottle of wine, cake, milk etc left out for us, along with a welcome text making sure we had their numbers should we need anything. The cottage itself was very clean and cosy, in a perfect location to explore the island. We enjoyed meeting the resident cats every morning tRead moreoo! Hide

Reviewed by Mark 22nd December 2022

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Reviewed by Jeffrey 21st October 2022

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Reviewed by Jayne 7th October 2022

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Great location with easy access to many attractions, well equipped, welcoming and cosy cottage, nice garden.

Reviewed by Carol 2nd September 2022

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We really enjoyed our stay in Dores Hill Cottage. The accommodation is cosy, clean and comfortable and the location is ideal for exploring all parts of the island. The owners, John and Ann, were very helpful and the welcome pack they left for us was much appreciated - particularly the cake and the wine! The information folder offers lots of suggestRead moreions for walks, things to do, places to eat etc. All in all, a great place to stay. Hide

Reviewed by David 19th August 2022

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The cottage has been renovated and fitted out to a very high standard. There seems to be nothing that the owners have not considered in creating a most comfortable holiday experience. We would not hesitate to recommend this cottage to anyone seeking a relaxing break in a quiet location.

Reviewed by Janet 12th August 2022

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Lovely cottage equipped with everything we needed. The owners went the extra mile by leaving us with a welcome pack.

Reviewed by Elaine 5th August 2022

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The cottage is lovely in a peaceful setting with a pretty garden. There were beautiful flowers, a homemade cake, my favourite wine, bread, butter and milk. A lovely welcome to the cottage. We had a wonderful week on the Isle of Wight, a mixture of days out and relaxing in the garden. I would reccomend this cottage.

Reviewed by KATE 15th July 2022

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Reviewed by Brian 1st July 2022

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A little Gem, delightful cottage and lovely and clean and very comfortable, many thanks to Ann and John for the cake , wine and welcome pack too, most generous. Extra thanks for help with the chair ! Wonderful ! Such a pretty garden and we loved our visits from Woody the cat .. Number one is in an excellent area for exploring the Island and althougRead moreh it was too hot for serious walks we did get out and about and visit places. Must is Steephill Cove and the Crab Shed and the crab pasties ! Hide

Reviewed by David 10th June 2022

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Reviewed by Paul 3rd June 2022

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Reviewed by Michael 13th May 2022

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Reviewed by Ann 6th May 2022

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Reviewed by William 2nd May 2022

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Nice location, very thoughtful hosts who popped in to see if wed settled in ok, also the welcome package of essentials and goodies were a lovely touch.

Reviewed by William 8th April 2022

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Lovely cottage. Full of character and charm. Great location.

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