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WELL POSITIONED CHALET IN SANDOWN with broadband

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Living area
Outdoor dining
Private kitchen
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Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 3

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
Sandown, ENG
  • Isle of Wight Zoo
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Sandown Beach
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Sandown Pier
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Bembridge (BBP)
    ‪4 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 3)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Single Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

WELL POSITIONED CHALET IN SANDOWN with broadband

'Driftwood’ is a cosy recently refurbished chalet 500 metres from the sea, in a secluded area with views of Culver Down and close to the National Trust owned coastal area . Surrounded by wonderful countryside it is a peaceful retreat. A short walk takes you to the award winning Yaverland and Sandown beaches and with cliffs famous for their fossils. The kitchen is fully equipped with microwave, electric oven, fridge, toaster etc. The lounge has a comfortable three seater sofa with stool plus dining table and 4 chairs. There is a 32 inch HD TV with DVD and freeview. There is free fast WIFI. The chalet is modern in design and well placed. There is an adult sized single bed in one of the bedrooms and the other has a double bed with pocket sprung mattress. The bathroom is refurbished with shower. Integrated fire alarms and escape windows in the bed rooms in the unlikely event of fire

Saturday to Saturday bookings are preferred, but flexible outside of main season. Only one dog allowed which should be on a lead on the site.

Property manager

Mr and Mrs Wild

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Amenities

Kitchen
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Up to two childen welcomed
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Events

No events allowed
No rowdy parties allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 25 kg per pet (limit one pet total)
Happy to have 1 well behaved dog. Enquire if more
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Please remove unwanted food from fridge on leaving, and dispose of any rubbish in bins near rear of chalet. Smoking is not allowed inside the chalet.
No extra guests sleeping over, other than those specified at time of booking

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
Note from host: No rowdy parties allowed
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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

About the area

Sandown

Located in Sandown, this chalet is in a rural area and by the sea. Ryde Pier Head Terminal and Portsmouth International Port are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those in the mood for shopping can visit Gunwharf Quays. Isle of Wight Zoo and Sandown Pier are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Sandown, ENG

What's nearby

  • Isle of Wight Zoo - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Yaverland Beach - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Sandown Beach - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Sandown Pier - 4 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Shanklin Beach - 15 min drive - 5.7 km

Getting around

  • Sandown Station - 5 min drive
  • Southampton (SOU) - 109 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Castle Inn - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Yarbridge Inn - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Boardwalk Cafe - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Reef - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Boojum & Snark - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is WELL POSITIONED CHALET IN SANDOWN with broadband pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 25 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at WELL POSITIONED CHALET IN SANDOWN with broadband ?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at WELL POSITIONED CHALET IN SANDOWN with broadband ?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is WELL POSITIONED CHALET IN SANDOWN with broadband located?

Situated by the sea, this chalet is within a 15-minute walk of Isle of Wight Zoo, Yaverland Beach and Dinosaur Isle. Sandown Beach and Isle of Wight Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty are also within 1 mile (2 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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Rating 10 - Excellent. 55 out of 65 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 65 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 65 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 65 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 65 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Driftwood chalet, Sandown

The chalet was very clean and comfortable, it is situated in a ideal position for us as we like to be close to the seafront.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steve P.

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

Holliday chalet

Great place to stay & well looked after by the hosts,the chalet has everything you need (well done guys! Definitely 100% would love to stay again,great location!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ann S.

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

Great location

This is the second time we have stayed here, it is clean very well equipped and also a welcome pack was left for us. The location is excellent and accommodation is lovely, would definitely recommend
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Emma B.

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

Great location, chalet and holiday

We found the chalet quiet, clean and cosy. Situated on a large site with plenty of space. No shop or social club on site but chalet had plenty of extras so just needed to take food. Close by the sandy beach (short downhill walk) and cafe there. Great base to explore from. Kind and responsive hosts. Recommended.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shane J.

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

Mr

Lovely very clean chalet. Lots of cleaning products available and a lovely unexpected welcome basket. Highly recommend. 😊
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephen C.

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

Driftwood 147

Superb accommodation in a perfect location for roaming freely with Maggie the Spaniel. For the fit everything is on your doorstep. For those not so mobile just sit back and admire the views. 5 star
Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alison B.

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

A wonderful stay

The property was very clean and well equipped with a wonderful Welcome Basket. It was lovely and quiet and only a short walk to the beach. We had a wonderful break there.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Namali W.

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Chalet review

Lovely property, exactly as described. Very comfortable, maintained to a high spec. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Belinda R.

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

Perfect place to be

It was a nice and quiet place near the sea. Everything whe need was There.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Sandown Chalet

Chalet is very well positioned. Lovely walks to the seafront and over the cliffs. Chalet is a home from home, very well equipped, clean modern and comfortable.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Driftwood Chalet, Sandow

Driftwood is a very clean and comfortable chalet, it is situated in a quiet area and is surrounded by beautiful countryside and very close to the sea front.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Martyn M.

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

Outstanding

Accomodation was clean and well equipped in a peace setting of the site. Parking very close by ideal for people with ability problems and would definitely use again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

William W.

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

Good

Inside the property, excellent
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

S. J. F.

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

High-quality accommodation, well positioned

Excellent interior decor and facilities. We were particularly impressed by the quality of the kitchen equipment and accessories - vacuum cleaner etc. It felt like nothing had been skimped on and everything had been carefully sourced and thought out. The position of the property couldn't have been better - a few minutes' drive or walk from a beautiful beach and an easy route into the town. The chalet park itself, and some of the chalets on it, are in need of TLC, and there is renovation work going on in some properties that has obviously stalled and is a bit of an eyesore, but the location itself is beautifully tranquil - no noise or rowdiness. All in all, it's a very relaxing place to stay and we had a great time there.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

janet w.

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

Very very goid

Brilliant
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lesley F.

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

A perfect peaceful location with stunning scenery.

Renting this property ran so smoothly. I was pleasantly surprised by how well equipped the chalet was. I would definitely recommend it. Communication was excellent I would have given more than 5* if it was possible
Stayed 21 nights in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Maggie G.

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

Nice chalet not too far from coastal path

The chalet was nice but I think in need of an update. There wasn't a wardrobe in the double bedroom, just some hooks on a rail with some hangers on, it would have been nice to have a wardrobe in there but there was very limited space. There are blinds at the windows but no curtains and with a street light right outside the back bedroom window it was quite light in that room all night. The beds were lovely and comfortable and shower was always hot. The location wasn't great for us but mostly because I had a broken ankle. The coastal path would have been ideal if I had been able to walk to it. The sun is on the front of the property in the morning but at the back in the evening so not great for sitting out at the end of the day. We did however see lots of rabbits in the field outside the chalet in the morning and evening which was lovely to watch. It was nice that there were toilet rolls, kitchen roll, foil, hand wash, washing up liquid etc there already which we topped up when we went shopping. The welcome basket was a pleasant surprise. There was plenty of information available with places to visit around the island.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Josh P.

Good location, clean property & thoughtful touches

Driftwood was a really good property for our holiday on the Isle of Wight. It looks out onto open fields and is just a 10 minute walk to the beach via the coastal path. The property is well equipped and pleasant gift of wine and biscuits greeted us on arrival. The property has been recently renovated and it is a pleasant place to stay. We had issues with the shower while we were there and the owners endeavoured to rectify this on the day they were notified. Unfortunately, even despite the plumber replacing the shower, demand for water across the holiday park means that at peak usage times (8am-10am) the water pressure is not sufficient for the shower to work. This was our only issue with the property and is a problem for the park more generally, rather than the individual chalet. Whilst we were on the Isle of Wight we spent a lot of time at Yaverland beach, but we also visited Seaview, which we would thoroughly recommend. We visited Robin Hill park for a day with our children (2 and 6) and we returned for an evening to watch a magic show, samba performance and owl flying (all included in the standard ticket entry which is valid for 7 days). We would recommend Browns Café (Sandown) and the Gossip café in Yarmouth too. All-in-all a great holiday and we can't wait to return to the Isle of Wight.

10/10 Excellent

PAULINE J.

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

Driftwood

Couldn't fault any of it.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Gary H.

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

Relaxing break

Very clean, everything worked, comfortable beds and seating.
Stayed 11 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Wendy O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication
Disliked: Location

Very nice

Nice chalet, very clean and fresh,
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ann S., Northampton UK

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

Beautiful family chalet

My husband, daughter, dog & I had the best stay at Driftwood Chalet, the property was clean, comfortable & very well equipped, along with a lovely welcome pack. It is in a great location with a lovely beach within a 5 minute walk & easy access to all parts of the island. Will definitely book again.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Anita S.

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Gemütliches Chalet in sehr schöner Lage

Dieses Häuschen ist ein idealer Platz, um sich in die Isle of Wight zu verlieben. Auch für Reisende ohne Auto ist es gut geeignet, denn es gibt sehr gute Busverbindungen und die nächste Haltestelle befindet sich ganz in der Nähe der Ferienanlage. Der Coastal Path führt direkt am Holiday Park vorbei und man kann am Meer entlang in den Ort/zum Einkaufen gehen. Die Landschaft um die Ferienhaussiedlung herum ist traumhaft schön und es ist dort wunderbar ruhig. Simon und Jane sind außergewöhnlich zuvorkommende Gastgeber und wir haben uns in ihrem gemütlichen und liebevoll ausgestatteten Chalet sehr wohlgefühlt! This cottage is an ideal place to fall in love with the Isle of Wight. It is also suitable for travelers without a car, as there are very good bus connections and the nearest stop is very close to the resort. The Coastal Path runs right past the Holiday Park and you can go along the sea to the town / to the supermarkets. The scenery around the holiday park is fantastically beautiful and it is wonderfully quiet. Simon and Jane are exceptionally accommodating hosts and we felt very comfortable in their cozy and lovingly equipped chalet!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lucy B.

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

Fabulous chalet

Really nice walk to dog friendly beach, pub and short drives to other interesting places on the island. A real find
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Pauline w.

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

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and will be returning next year.

Our holiday was very relaxing and it was great to see all our friends again. The chalet was perfect for us, and our dog
Stayed 9 nights in May 2022

About the host

Hosted by Mr and Mrs Wild

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My family and I have stayed at other chalets on Sandown Bay and love it so much that when we had the opportunity to buy a chalet we jumped at it. We have been regular visitors to the island and love it and hope you will also.

Why they chose this property

We picked this chalet because of the beautiful location overlooking Culver Down, and a short walk brings you to the cliffs and sea

What makes this property unique

Early morning sunshine easy parking, beautiful location