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Grebe Cottage Bonchurch Isle of Wight . Idyllic setting.

Family-friendly cottage in Ventnor

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Enjoy a leisurely day at the beach with access to the ocean and scenic views of the surrounding residential area.
Surrounded by lush gardens and mature trees, this historic building features arched windows and a bell tower.
Enter the charming Croft House through its traditional wooden gate.
Relax in this inviting living room with a sofa, armchair, and fireplace, perfect for unwinding.
Compact kitchen with stove, oven, microwave, and sink, featuring a door to a separate room.

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Grebe Cottage Bonchurch Isle of Wight . Idyllic setting.

Family-friendly cottage in Ventnor
This smoke-free cottage features laundry facilities and a garden. The cottage has 2 bedrooms and offers free WiFi and a DVD player. Guests can enjoy a fireplace, and other amenities include a kitchen with a fridge and an oven.
Guest accommodation at this cottage offers fireplaces and DVD players. Rooms open to balconies or patios. Kitchens offer fridges, stovetops, microwaves and separate dining areas. Bathrooms include baths or showers, bidets and hairdryers.

This Ventnor cottage provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Smart televisions are featured in guestrooms. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and an iron/ironing board.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

Property manager

Ruth Pickering

Languages

English, French

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Freezer
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Bidet
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Garden
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Handrails in stairways
  • No lift
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In a village
  • Near the bay
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Garden

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation
Note from host: An additional charge of £25 per dog per stay

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: Cot ,highchair,stair gate,provided on request

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

Property is also known as

Grebe Cottage Bonchurch Isle of Wight . Idyllic Setting
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About the area

Map
Ventnor, ENG

What's nearby

  • Ventnor Beach - 3 min drive - 2.0 km
  • Shanklin Old Village - 5 min drive - 5.4 km
  • Shanklin Chine - 5 min drive - 5.4 km
  • Shanklin Beach - 6 min drive - 5.7 km
  • Sandown Beach - 11 min drive - 9.3 km

Getting around

  • Shanklin Station - 14 min drive
  • Southampton (SOU) - 117 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Besty & Spinkys - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Spyglass Inn - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Smugglers Haven Tea Gardens - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪The Crab - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Ocean View Fish & Chips - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Grebe Cottage Bonchurch Isle of Wight . Idyllic setting. pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Grebe Cottage Bonchurch Isle of Wight . Idyllic setting.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Grebe Cottage Bonchurch Isle of Wight . Idyllic setting.?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Grebe Cottage Bonchurch Isle of Wight . Idyllic setting. located?

This family-friendly Ventnor cottage is located by the sea, within a 10-minute walk of Old St Boniface Church and Monks Bay Beach. Oceanblue Sea Charters and Ventnor Beach are also within 1 mile (2 km).

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Grebe Cottage Bonchurch Isle of Wight . Idyllic setting. Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 56 out of 68 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 68 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 68 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 68 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 68 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Matthew J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely cottage in a great location

Stayed for 4 nights and had a lovely time at the cottage!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Brett W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely cottage

Great place and a great location
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bamboo L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic stay again

Brilliant holiday again thank you for keeping Grebe Cottage a lovely place to stay we loved it. Will be back x
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lesley C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Grebe Cottage, Bonchurch

Cosy little cottage. Beautiful location. Perfect for a couple.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

SImon H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Easter Holiday

Fantastic property, lovely location, we enjoyed it all. Will be looking to go back in the future
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Maria S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fab place

3rd year we have rented this cottage for our trip to the festival. Brilliant as always .
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jane H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic

Fantastic acc
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A beautiful location for exploring the Island.

Grebe Cottage was clean and cosy. We had a lovely short stay. The village pond opposite the cottage is beautiful and The Bonchurch Inn serves lovely food. Great walking on the doorstep.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

Vivienne B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Quaint Cottage

Peaceful few days in lovely quaint cottage opposite the village pond. The cottage was well equipped close to the beach and all amenities.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bamboo L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A lovely fantastic place to spend a week

Lovely as always. We will be back
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael M., Stamford, England

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful place

Well positioned in lovely location , fine view over lovely pond but also 10 minute walk to sea and Ventnor only 5 minutes by car. Property well equipped, location peaceful
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

katy r.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Grebe Cottage

Grebe Cottage is a lovely place to stay. The location is charming, easy to pop in to Ventnor for supplies and well situated for seeing the island. We did not have parking issues and the cottage is a real home from home with a very well- equipped kitchen.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Stef B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely cottage, brilliant location

Cottage had everything you could need - kitchen was really well stocked beyond the basics, comfortable rooms throughout, good WiFi, really clean and everything was easy to use. The location is idyllic and a perfect base - the short walk to Ventnor, Monks Bay 5/10 mins walk away and the Bonchurch Inn meant that if you wanted a day without driving you could still get out and about. The pond opposite really added to the stay and interest with lots of wildlife visiting. All in all a fabulous place, would highly recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jean M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Home from home.

We initially had a little hiccup which was sorted straight away by Ruth who was really helpful. The cottage had everything we needed, it was lovely in a great location not far from Ventnor town an ideal base to explore the area such as Freshwater bay, Steephill cove.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Matthias E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice stay at a lovely cottage

We had a very nice stay at this lovely cottage. Bonchurch is a beautiful village and a good starting point for hikes, walks to the beach or other trips. The only thing we missed as a family was a garden to relax or let the kids play. However, we used our time then for great trips instead.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Always a pleasure

Nothing really lets it down. It has everything one could wish for.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

james D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing

Simply the best place to stay in Isle of Wight. Brilliant beds great shower lovely kitchen, love the big window at the front and the nice garden. The patio is a good sun trap for sun bathing. We loved feeding the ducks in the pond, amazing unspoilt English countryside. Whenever we go back to Isle of Wight, Glebe Cottage is our first choice every time. Wonderful. Thank you
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Fiona N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fab stay in a great cottage

From the moment we walked through the door we felt at home. The cottage looks tiny from the front but opens up as you go in and was the perfect size for the 4 of us. 3 adults, one child and one dog. The cottage itself was very well equipped and with a lovely patio area out the back. We loved the location opposite the pond and a short walk to the beautiful dog friendly, Monks Bay. We also walked up the steep steps to Bonchurch Inn. Worth a visit, set around a beautiful courtyard and serving lovely Italian food. I would highly recommend a stay here and would love to return.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Laura C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect base

This cottage is almost perfect, being spacious, light, and well-equipped. The slight, very slight, defect being no view from the suntrap courtyard. However, it's a short walk to the sea front and village green so not really an issue. The pond opposite is also a pleasure: teeming with life. Great base for walking straight from the door - the coast path to Shanklin and up onto Boniface Down. The Bonchurch Inn is a lovely spot for a pint, but is currently up for sale - hopefully the new owners will keep it going and keep its character.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Wendy J.

Fantastic property. Wonderful village with close proximity to a lovely morning walk to Ventnor

Wonderful house. Everything there that you wanted for a fantastic holiday. Lovely conservatory and decking area where you could relax in the late afternoon sun. Very dog friendly area. Wonderful small village with an undulating wonder down to a traffic free walk into Ventnor and onto a hilly walk to another traffic free village called Steephill Cove. Achievable by an active and fit 85 year old!! Not far from wonderful beaches on the glorious South Coast Road. The glorious views from Alum Bay to the Needles and over the Downs to the Tennison Monument. What a wonderful time we had with the most fantastic weather. Thank you. We will return soon.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018

8/10 Good

Paul A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gary W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely Cottage!

The property was as advertised and was extremely well cleaned, bright and spacious for the 4 of us and our cat! Communication with Rita was really good and reassuring. In all, we enjoyed all aspects of the cottage and would recommend it to friends and family.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lucy P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful hideaway in a perfect location!

From the outset, this property appealed. Its location opposite Bonchurch Pond with its terrapins, heron, ducks and carp suggested it might be rather busy, but in mid-June, we had no problem with road noise at all. Parking was fine, though we did have to move the car away from the cottage between 9 am and 5 pm. As we were usually out or there was space further down the same road, this didn't present a problem. The cottage itself is beautifully appointed inside and out, was very clean and there were some lovely touches including a bottle of wine and a bar of chocolate. We would highly recommend Grebe Cottage and fully intend to return ourselves sometime!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

SImon H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Half term break

Second time we have stayed there and would thoroughly recommend. Great location and property.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Mark E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Grebe Cottage August 2022

This is a lovely little property, we were all very comfortable there. It provides all of the facilities you would need and was nice and clean when we arrived. The location is pretty and very quiet. Its a shame some businesses have closed during Covid and not re-opened. It would have been nice to wander along the road to the cafe some days and explore one or 2 shops but unfortunately all the village has now is a garage, a welders, 2 churches and a pub. Bonchurch is a beautiful place though, right on the coast and ideal for those that enjoy walking and cycling. We walked into Ventnor a few times and along the coast path to Shanklin one day
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022