Spacious Period Home With Private Walled Courtyard

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3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 81200 sq ft

Popular amenities

Pet friendly

Outdoor Space

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Washer

Dryer

Explore the area

Ventnor, ENG

Ventnor Beach18 min walk
Shanklin Chine7 min drive
Shanklin Beach20 min drive
Southampton (SOU)116 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Twin Beds

Bedroom 3

2 Twin Beds

1 bathroom

En-suite to the ground floor double bedroom

Toilet

Family Bathroom (Ground Floor)

Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Dining Area

About this property

Our apartment is very large, with six beds, but it also has a sofa bedding in the living room so you can sleep eight very comfortably. A single dedicated parking space directly next to the private courtyard and entrance. Plenty of additional parking nearby on our quiet road. Pets welcome.

The house has had notable owners and visitors over the past 170 years. Queen Victoria is rumoured to have stayed there, and in 1879 Cornelius Nicholson, a “self-made man”, owned the property. Cornelius was the managing director of the East Indian Railway and was friends with Charles Dickens, Wordsworth and Count Strogonoff. His daughter wrote a book called “A life well-spent” beautifully written the book which recites attention-grabbing anecdotes of Cornelius’s life. We are offering the ground floor of this period home.

2016 - Renovated the living room
2017 - Renovated the en suite room
2018 - Renovated the family bathroom
2023 - Renovated the kitchen and hallways

Property manager

Sam Jones

Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet friendly

Outdoor Space

Barbecue grill

Kitchen

Washer

Fireplace

Toys/Games

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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 a carbon monoxide detector on the property

Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

About the neighborhood

Ventnor

Located in Ventnor, this apartment is by the sea. Ventnor Park and Pirates Cove - Shanklin are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Oceanblue Sea Charters and Isle of Wight Owl and Falconry Centre. Traveling with kids? Consider Isle of Wight Donkey Sanctuary and House of Chilli. Snorkeling and windsurfing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with mountain biking and horse riding nearby.

Ventnor, ENG

What's nearby

Ventnor Beach - 18 min walk
Ventnor Botanic Garden - 4 min drive
Shanklin Chine - 7 min drive
Steephill Cove Beach - 18 min drive
Shanklin Beach - 20 min drive

Getting around

Shanklin Station - 16 min drive
Southampton (SOU) - 117 min drive

Restaurants

Crave Ice Cream - 12 min walk
Besty & Spinkys - 17 min walk
The Spyglass Inn - 20 min walk
Ocean View Fish & Chips - 3 min drive
The Blenheim - 14 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Spacious Period Home With Private Walled Courtyard pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Spacious Period Home With Private Walled Courtyard?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Spacious Period Home With Private Walled Courtyard?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Spacious Period Home With Private Walled Courtyard located?

This family-friendly Ventnor apartment building is located by the sea, within a 15-minute walk of Monks Bay Beach, English Channel, and Old St Boniface Church. Oceanblue Sea Charters and Ventnor Beach are also within 1 mi (2 km).

8.2

Very Good

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8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Check-in

8.0/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

8.6/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Craig S.

Sep 16, 2021

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

The house was a generous size and well presented

Very happy with the house, a lovely location and a short walk to ventnor beach. The house has its with own secure courtyard and inside is well decorated and furnished. The washer , dryer and dishwasher were a pleasant surprise. All rooms spacious, plenty of sheets, towels etc. Toys in kids room nice touch, tv in living room has bt box . Whole family enjoyed our stay, just a couple of small gripes, you can hear people and dogs walking about , and voices from apartment above the house and the welcome book has a very comprehensive breakage price itinerary (almost military like) which put is on edge! Its starts off we want to make your stay enjoyable.... but felt a little lack of personal type welcome and although it reccomends some take aways etc, comparing to previous welcome books we have encountered this one was lacking details, and alot more.formal and direct. Dont let this put you off a stay though.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

8/10 Good

pat t.

Oct 11, 2020

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

It's not what it seems - it's a little gem.

I gave 3 stars for the accuracy of the online description of the property as the description and the photos doesn't do it justice. The property is a beautiful old stone house and the flat is much larger than the impression you get from the photos. The property has lots of lovely features the kitchen feels like a large farmhouse kitchen very suitable for eating in with friends. It is mainly on the ground floor so as others have said a little dark but we expected that. One slight criticism as lovely as the little courtyard is it would be worth for the owners to consider giving the rental the little bit of lawn in front of kitchen/living room which would add to the experience. I also gave 4 star for the check in. We were sent some great directions and on the whole it was easy to find and get into the flat however a meet and greet tour explaining how things worked would have been useful and given us the opportunity to ask about the surrounding area, where to walk the dogs etc. Be aware that the surrounding area is very hilly which might not suit some. But overall we were grateful for the extra exercise. We were pleasantly surprised when we arrived, we had a wonderful week in the property and we would recommend staying here.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Aug 30, 2023

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

Marvellous architecture

It was a beautiful house well located after

Stayed 11 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tony G.

Aug 21, 2023

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

Holiday meets history

A Beautiful historical homely apartment in a charming area. We enjoyed walks to the shore; explored steep stairways and paths. Short car journey to many of the island's attractions. Hosts very friendly and generous with facilities provided.

Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Liz D.

Aug 5, 2023

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

Large period home

This property was very large with lovely period features such as large windows with shutters and high ceilings. It does not feel like a typical basement flat! The property has been updated recently and there was no smell of damp throughout the week. As it is August we had no need to use any of the electric heaters or heating system in the house. The outdoor space was ample in size, we had no need to use the table due to persistent rain this week! The children enjoyed the range of toys and games although we spent each day out and about exploring the island. The parking wasn’t the easiest for a large vehicle but with practice my husband mastered the technique of reversing down a steep and narrow driveway. We made good use of the washing machine and dryer which was a great asset to this property as was the large fridge freezer which was much bigger than a typical holiday rental. The bathrooms were well fitted but required the doors left open all day/night to fully clear steam. The en-suite bathroom was really only used during the night by my son as that area is under the stairs and very dark. Overall we enjoyed our holiday and would recommend the property to future guests.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

About the host

Hosted by Sam Jones

We are a local Ventnor family, with kids and a dog. Our aim is to give you the best experience possible on an island we love and a local place we adore.

Why they chose this property

Beautiful location, quiet and very friendly locals

What makes this property unique

You don't need your car! you can walk everywhere and there are more places to eat and drink than the days you will stay here.

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