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Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 7

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Outdoor Space
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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Freshwater
  • Place, Golden Hill Fort Country Park
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Colwell Bay Beach
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Place, Isle of Wight Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Southampton (SOU)
    ‪81 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Bedroom

1 King Bed

Bedroom

1 King Bed

Bedroom

3 Twin Beds

4 bathrooms

Bathroom

Bathroom

Bathroom

Bathroom

Spaces

Kitchen
Garden

About this property

The Sergeants Quarters, Golden Hill Fort

Enjoy comfort and luxury in a distinctive, hexagonal shaped, Grade I listed Victorian Fort.. Ground Floor:

Utility Room: Washing Machine, Tumble Dryer

Bedroom 1: Kingsize (5ft) Bed Ensuite Wet Room: Bath With Shower Attachment, Shower, Heated Towel Rail, Toilet

Bedroom 2: Kingsize (5ft) Bed Ensuite Wet Room: Shower, Heated Towel Rail, Toilet

Bedroom 3: 2 x Single (3ft) Beds, Pull Out Single (3ft) Bed Ensuite Wet Room: Shower, Heated Towel Rail, Toilet

First Floor:

Open plan living space.

Living area: 40" Freeview TV, Bluray Player, DVD Player, Ipod Dock, Patio Doors Leading To Balcony

Dining area.

Kitchen area: 2 x Electric Oven, Electric Hob, Microwave, Fridge, Freezer, Dishwasher

Separate Toilet.. Underfloor central heating, electricity, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included. Cot and highchair. Balcony with outdoor furniture. Rooftop garden with garden furniture and barbecue (shared with other properties on-site). Private parking for 2 cars; additional visitors car park. No smoking. Please note: There is a fountain and a moat in the grounds.. Golden Hill Fort is situated within 50 acres of Golden Hill Country Park. Originally built in 1863 in a distinctive hexagonal shape, which is elevated 60 metres above the north west coast of the Isle of Wight. This spectacular Grade I listed building has now been beautifully converted into 18 luxury houses.



Internally, the property offers brick barrel vaulted ceilings with coloured LED mood lighting, solid oak floors with underfloor heating and high quality appliances. Externally, the communal rooftop gardens (approximately 5,500 square metres), offers stunning, panoramic 360 degree views across the Solent, English Channel and the countryside. These are the only landscaped rooftop gardens on a Grade I listed building in the country. The central courtyard is where the parking spaces are located and features a large water fountain.



West Wight is an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and is the ideal spot for catching a glimpse of the local wildlife, walking or just enjoying the beautiful countryside. From here take a visit to one of the island’s many attractions including Freshwater Bay, Alum Bay’s famous coloured cliffs or the Needles, one of Britain’s most famous landscapes.

Free WiFi



Suitable for up to 2 pets
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Pet friendly
Free WiFi
Outdoor Space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 5:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 9:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
This property accepts a maximum of 2 pet(s)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
The guest will be charged 50% amount for a cancellation after the reservation is made.

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

About the neighborhood

Freshwater

Freshwater is home to this vacation home. Yarmouth Isle-of-Wight Ferry Terminal and Lymington Pier Ferry Port are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit The Needles Landmark Attraction and Lymington Sea Water Baths. Lymington Health and Leisure Centre and Quay Arts are also worth visiting.
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What's nearby

  • Golden Hill Fort Country Park - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Colwell Bay Beach - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Isle of Wight Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty - 3 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Totland Bay Beach - 4 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Dimbola Lodge - 6 min drive - 3.8 km

Getting around

  • Yarmouth Station - 11 min drive
  • Bournemouth (BOH-Bournemouth Intl.) - 146 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Saltwater Cafe - ‬52 min drive
  • ‪Needles Eye Café - ‬53 min drive
  • ‪Chequers Inn - ‬49 min drive
  • ‪Rainbow Fish Bar - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪The Red Lion - ‬18 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is The Sergeants Quarters, Golden Hill Fort pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at The Sergeants Quarters, Golden Hill Fort?

As of Apr 12, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Sergeants Quarters, Golden Hill Fort on Apr 18, 2026 start from $176, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at The Sergeants Quarters, Golden Hill Fort?

Check-in begins at 5:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Sergeants Quarters, Golden Hill Fort?

Check-out is at 9:00 AM.

Where is The Sergeants Quarters, Golden Hill Fort located?

Situated in Freshwater, this vacation home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Golden Hill Fort Country Park, Colwell Bay Beach, and Fort Victoria Country Park. Isle of Wight Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and Norton Beach are also within 2 mi (3 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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8.0/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Kristen Bale

A perfect place to spend time with family.

A perfect place to spend time with family. We had an absolute blast. The house was clean, comfortable and utterly amazing. We can't wait to return again.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

cathy d.

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

Stunning property

Beautiful house/apartment. Plenty of matching quality crockery, cutlery and glasses. Loads of seating in lounge and dining area. Beds firm. Bedding and rooms spotless. We had no problems with neighbours or parking Phil was ace contact and kept appropriate and helpful contact before and at our arrival. A real asset. Small niggles: Personally I would prefer a mattress protector. Bathroom bins to be plastic (metal ones rusting) and inner bagged. Toilets to be clean and bleached... Baking sheets needed Surface cleaner required just to wipe down kitchen when we made a mess after cooking... Bought our own.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Mark Surman

E

Excellent property - quiet and very well attended to and well stocked
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Helen

E

Excellent Break Review independently collected and verified by Reevoo
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Clare

Lovely unique home , lots of character and well equipped , perfect for a group stay and a party.

Lovely unique home , lots of character and well equipped , perfect for a group stay and a party. Amazing views from roof garden . Only negatives were 1) beds were hard and uncomfortable ( a thick mattress topper would help ) and 2) banging noise from pipes I think all night ( take ear plugs ) . Review independently collected and verified by Reevoo
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Adam

An absolutely fantastic stay in a beautiful and well laid out property.

An absolutely fantastic stay in a beautiful and well laid out property. The location was great to walk out from and close to Freshwater and Yarmouth. This property exceeded my expectations in so many ways, unique, spacious and so warm and welcoming. A special mention to Phil who greeted us and couldn’t have been more helpful when we arrived. We’ll definitely be back. Review independently collected and verified by Reevoo
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Ray

we were very pleased and the weather did make a difference not that you have any control over that.

we were very pleased and the weather did make a difference not that you have any control over that. Caretaker was very helpful. One thing it could do with a hand rail on the short stair case going to the two back bedrooms. Review independently collected and verified by Reevoo
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Jon

Great location and very comfortable.

Great location and very comfortable. Everything you need for a relaxing break. Review independently collected and verified by Reevoo
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Lovely historical location within easy reach of Yarmouth.

Lovely historical location within easy reach of Yarmouth. Golden Hill Park next to the fort excellent for walking with spectacular views across the Solent. Accommodation well appointed with a kitchen to die for and a beautiful en suite. Would certainly consider rebooking this property. Review independently collected and verified by Reevoo
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Paul

We were fortunate enough to visit just outside of the summer holidays so it was great value for mone

We were fortunate enough to visit just outside of the summer holidays so it was great value for money. Fantastic accommodation with loads of character in an ideal setting. Will be booking again. Review independently collected and verified by Reevoo
From a partner site

8/10 Good

DOMINIC

We enjoyed our stay and found the location great, quiet but accessible to lovely walks and cycling p

We enjoyed our stay and found the location great, quiet but accessible to lovely walks and cycling paths. The accommodation was perfectly big enough for us. The only negative was the general cleanliness of the property which lacked attention to detail. Review independently collected and verified by Reevoo
From a partner site

8/10 Good

J

We have just returned from a good week at Golden Hill fort.

We have just returned from a good week at Golden Hill fort. The caretaker Phil was really helpful, giving us some great local information and we were able to gain access a little earlier than we had thought despite the additional cleaning that had taken place. Overall, the property is in a great location, with easy access to the coast, good walking and family cycle trails. The roof top terrace is lovely and has far reaching views, and our children loved having breakfast up there. The property was mainly clean and tidy, but most of the kitchen utensils and saucepans etc need to be replaced and this made it feel less of a five star property. Unfortunately the frying pans were filthy and obviously had been put back in the cupboard with no cleaning as still had food on them! It is a nice base to stay, but the price tag is high for what should be a four rather than five star location. Review independently collected and verified by Reevoo
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Sally

Lovely place to stay.

Lovely place to stay. Very easy to get to places, nice walks and bike rides. Living area could be made to be more cosy and comfortable, and some of the pots and pans are scratched and old, but would recommend it, and we will go back. Review independently collected and verified by Reevoo
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Great place for a quiet getaway and close to small Town.

Great place for a quiet getaway and close to small Town.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Great warm comfortable accommodation for 3 generations of family.

Great warm comfortable accommodation for 3 generations of family. Phil was extremely helpful and informative. Roof garden lovely but no where to easily let the dog out as country park very dark
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

An amazing upside down house in this historic setting and converted so well into spacious high tech

An amazing upside down house in this historic setting and converted so well into spacious high tech accommodation. Very friendly welcome and overall a really different and interesting place to stay.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Bobbi

Really great ,spacious, trendy fit out and nice to stay in a piece of history.

Really great ,spacious, trendy fit out and nice to stay in a piece of history. Location is great if you want to be away from all the touristy parts of the island, but close to Colwell bay with an AMAZING restaurant for food or drinks. Could be a bit cleaner but overall okay. Phil (caretaker) is very friendly and accommodating.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Sharon

Unique place to stay.

Unique place to stay. Roof top garden amazing! Kitchen very well equipped. Nice the bathrooms were supplied with toiletries. Pint of milk in fridge on arrival which was handy for a cuppa. Would love to go back someday. Only thing I would recommend is better quality bedding especially the pillows & maybe a little welcome pack of say wine etc.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Lydia

Had a lovely stay here with family.

Had a lovely stay here with family. Quirky accommodation with good additional features which we found handy (Tripp Trapp chair, washing machine & dryer, dishwasher, hair dryer etc) Modern coloured lighting upstairs was fun and unique, would stay again for the right price. Rooftop gardens have a fantastic view. On a constructive note, little more attention to detail regarding the cleaning wouldn't go a miss (needs high dusting, skirting boards dusting, lightbulb needs fixing in 2 places, fans not working in any bathroom). Parking was a bit of a nightmare with neighbours who privately own their property next door. Happy to oblige to parking but don't need to tell us & also the caretaker - we don't bite! Very West Wight so good for lots of walks and picturesque scenic environment. Nearest supermarket about a 5 min drive .
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Excellent place to stay and Phil the property manager is a real asset, very helpful and nothing is t

Excellent place to stay and Phil the property manager is a real asset, very helpful and nothing is too much trouble.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Janakan

L

Loved the accommodation- cool and trendy for the kids
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Nora

Two couples shared the apartment and there was plenty of space.

Two couples shared the apartment and there was plenty of space. We visited in March with an early booking discount so very reasonable rate when halved. Phil, the property manager, was very accommodating and on hand when we had a couple of queries. He even phoned us the day before to warn the ferry may be delayed because of stormy weather and would have waited until late evening to meet us. Fortunately the ferry was on time.

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