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The Bake House - Restored stone cottage in an idyllic location

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Exterior
Living area
Room
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Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Whitwell, England
  • Ventnor Botanic Garden
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Ventnor Beach
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Shanklin Beach
    ‪29 min drive‬
  • Bembridge (BBP)
    ‪39 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden

About this property

The Bake House - Restored stone cottage in an idyllic location

The Bake House, Fossil Cottage, & Hedgerow Cottage are one bedroom cottages in an idyllic rural location which is quiet and peaceful in the midst of secluded South Isle of Wight countryside, two miles from the coast and 5 minutes walk from The White Horse Inn, a quality Island dining pub. There are spectacular views of the downs from all around the cottage, with beautiful sunsets. In the fields are dairy cows, a stream, hawthorn hedges and plenty of wildlife. The cottage is excellently situated for walking, cycling, fishing, romantic breaks and exploring the whole of the Isle of Wight. There is easy access on to the footpaths directly outside the cottage which join the extensive Stenbury and Worsley trails near Appuldurcombe, or the west wight coastal paths, all providing panoramic views. At close by Nettlecombe Farm (short footpath walk) there are three well stocked fishing lakes (permits available).

A five minute walk across fields leads to historic Whitwell village and dining pub. The White Horse pub is very popular for meals and there is an attractive 700-year old church. Close by is Niton village with post office, food shops and beautiful St Catherine’s Lighthouse. Under ten minutes by car is the pretty Victorian seaside town of Ventnor with its own micro climate offering sandy beaches, sub-tropical botanic gardens and local ale. You can also walk to Ventnor using public footpaths leading straight from the house with spectacular views.
This is an original island stone cottage in a row of three adjoining cottages which are several hundred years old. Restored by National Trust builders, this lovely cottage is tastefully decorated and furnished. You enter into an attractive lounge with a television and sofa. Off the lounge is the kitchen which is well-equipped with fitted units, electric oven and hob, microwave, refrigerator with freezer section.
Upstairs is an attractive double bedroom and separate bathroom with an excellent walk in shower. At both the rear and the front of the cottage are table and chairs to make most of the early morning and evening sun. Breakfast on the rear patio and a glass of wine at sunset at the front of the property. A car may be parked beside the cottages. Please note access to the cottage is over the fields along a well maintained gravel farm track. The village may be accessed back along the farm track or by public footpath taking approx 5 minute.

Property manager

Sarah Smith

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Pet-friendly
Outdoor space
Parking available
Barbecue grill

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Adults only
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Ventnor

Ventnor is home to this cottage. Ryde Pier Head Terminal and Ventnor Park are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Isle of Wight Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and Robin Hill Country Park. Blackgang Chine and Oceanblue Sea Charters are also worth visiting.
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Whitwell, England

What's nearby

  • Ventnor Botanic Garden - 7 min drive - 4.9 km
  • Isle of Wight Owl and Falconry Centre - 10 min drive - 8.7 km
  • Shanklin Old Village - 12 min drive - 10.8 km
  • Ventnor Beach - 12 min drive - 5.0 km
  • Shanklin Beach - 29 min drive - 12.6 km

Getting around

  • Shanklin Station - 23 min drive
  • Southampton (SOU) - 115 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Besty & Spinkys - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪The Spyglass Inn - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Plantation Room - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪White Horse Inn - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Ocean View Fish & Chips - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Bake House - Restored stone cottage in an idyllic location pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at The Bake House - Restored stone cottage in an idyllic location?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Bake House - Restored stone cottage in an idyllic location?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Bake House - Restored stone cottage in an idyllic location located?

Situated in Ventnor, this cottage is within 3 miles (5 km) of St Lawrence Parish Church, Isle of Wight Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and Ventnor Botanic Garden. St Catherine's Lookout and Steephill Cove Beach are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Graham M.

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

Comfortable Cottage

The Bake House is a great place to stay. Situated at the end of a farm track with foot paths running past the door and a 10 min walk to the village pub. The cottage was comfortable well equipped andand spotlessly clean.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

cara s.

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

Peaceful countryside cottage

What a wonderful retreat. A beautiful cottage that is cosy but has all you could need for a lovely stay on the Isle.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Terry V.

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

PIcturesque and comfortable

Our landlady was very helpful when a question arose through my own inattention. Also, the check in details provided were beautifully clear as was the info on how to use the house. I highly recommend this property.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Peter

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark B.

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

IOW late September

Bake House very nice for quite getaway. Cottage in quite location but easy to get to places via walking routes and car.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Martin B.

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

Gorgeous dog friendly farm cottage!

The cottage was so warm and inviting and exceeded all our expectations with such lovely attention to detail! We would definitely stay again! Thank you
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

michael l.

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

Cosy cottage

Every thought was given in the detail of this little gem of a cottage. Having spent part of our holiday at a far more expensive holiday home on I O W it was lovely to see milk ,tea etc was waiting to welcome us - this does make a great difference to most folks holiday. Tolly dog enjoyed his walks too as plenty of footpaths around property.All in all a memorable stay.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

peter h.

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

Walkers paradise

Cosy cottage in a perfect location for walking and a short hop to Ventnor.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2022

8/10 Good

Karima

Liked: Property conditions & facilities, communication
Overall the Cottage as advertised and we were very happy with the location and all information provided by Sarah the owner. One thing that we thougt could be improved on was a change of the matress. Although it was a good quality mattress we felt had it had seen better days.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

amy d.

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

Wonderful!!!

Absolutely wonderful in a lovely setting! Cottage is well thought out and has everything you could need! Thank you very much!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Daniel D.

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

Lovely cottage (with cows) lovely stay.

Everything we wanted in a short stay - great place, comfortable bed and cows outside the front door. Dog friendly too, perfect.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Ruth M.

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

Fabulous cottage

We stayed in the third cottage, The Bake House, a cute and well presented cottage for two people. It was cleaned to a high standard, very comfortable and in a superb location. Just a 10 min walk to the local pub which serves fabulous food. This accommodation oozes character and has everything you could want. There is a tiny yard outside the back of the cottage but has a bbq and a table and chairs set. I would highly recommend this property.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Tracy R.

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

Wonderfully peaceful cottage

A beautiful stone cottage described to a “T” in the description. A warm welcome with tea, coffee and cake awaited us on arrival. A welcome booklet was very helpful with local pubs/walks etc and a guide on the heating/water/TV in the cottage. Thank you for a lovely stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What a beautiful cottage! The Bake House has been newly renovated and was absolutely immaculate. It had all of the essentials you would need for a stay and was only a short walk across the fields to a lovely pub! Ventnor was a short drive away and despite very wet weather we had a lovely weekend. The cottage is small and was fine for just the 2 of us and our small dog. A big dog might be quite a challenge, especially as you are located in the middle of a field so muddy paws are unavoidable!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Matthew A.

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

Romantic hidden gem

Absolute stunning little gem hidden perfectly away for a romantic break but perfectly situated for walks and exploring the island offerings.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019

About the host

Hosted by Sarah Smith

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Languages:

English