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A holiday cottage that sleeps 2 guests in 1 bedroom

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10 out of 10 Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2

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Isle of Man, Ballaugh Parish
  • AirportIsle of Man (IOM)51 min drive

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

1 bathroom

Bathroom #1

Spaces

Deck or patio

About this property

A holiday cottage that sleeps 2 guests in 1 bedroom

We know you will be delighted when you arrive at Close Taggart. These two gold award holiday cottages, Thie Rhennie ("House of Ferns") and Thie Lough ("House of the Lake") can be found well off the beaten track, deep in the countryside, about two miles from the nearest small supermarket, bus routes and village, and six from the nearest town (Ramsey).

Thie Rhennie has one bedroom and provides the perfect setting for a special break for two.

The owners live on site and will be on hand to greet you and provide any assistance you require, you will have total freedom to enjoy the extensive grounds of Close Taggart which includes a tree house and viewing platform high up in the trees, where you can sit and enjoy a complementary glass of wine. In addition, a further viewing platform provides fabulous views of the setting sun to the west. There is also a summerhouse for guests to use.

The holiday cottages are a great base for nature lovers. The Curraghs where the cottages are located, is an area of wetland and a rich haven of biodiversity with rare flora and fauna. Wild wallabies, normally found in warmer climes, are also thriving here. The animals, native to Australia and Tasmania, have been flourishing ever since a pair escaped in the 1970s from the Curraghs wildlife park, a short distance from the cottages. Researchers believe now there are more than a 100 living in the wild. It is possible to see wallabies living in the wild on one of the short walks from the cottages.

We are very willing to assist with mobility issues, but unfortunately we are unable to accommodate full time wheel chair users due to the layout of the cottage. You can park close to the entrance, with a gravel/grassed area and cobblestones leading to two small entrance steps. Inside the cottage the kitchen and lounge are on the ground floor with normal width stairs leading to the bedroom and bathroom on the first floor.

Kitchen/Dining area: Electric oven, gas hob, fridge, microwave, dining table & chairs

Lounge: Electric fire, comfortable three piece suite, dresser, TV & DVD player

Bedroom 1: Double bed, dressing table, wardrobe, bedside tables

Bathroom: Bath with handheld shower, WC and wash hand basin.

Study: Desk, chairs, music system, sofa.

External Utility Room: With Washing machine, tumble dryer and freezer.

Visit Isle of Man rating: 4 Star Gold Award

Parking: Private Covered Parking

Changeover Day: Flexible, arrive 3pm, depart 10am

Pets: No pets accepted

Children: Not suitable

Power & Heating: Included

Wifi: Free Wifi included

Bedding & Linen: Bed linen and towels provided.

Shop: 2.5 ml Pub: 2.5 ml

Damage: Important! We are committed to protecting our properties which is why we now take a £35 fee from each booking as a damage waiver. This is included in the price you pay and covers you for up to £500 worth of accidental damages to the property that could occur whilst you are staying.

Property manager

Island Escapes
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Languages

English

Amenities

Washer
Dryer
Outdoor space

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Adults only

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

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
Onsite 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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

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Isle of Man, Ballaugh Parish

Getting around

  • Douglas Ferry Station - 27 min drive
  • Isle of Man (IOM) - 52 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Trafalgar Hotel - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪The Raven - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Good Stuff - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪The Plough - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Mitre Hotel - ‬14 min drive

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

An Easter break
We have enjoyed staying at Close Taggart on many previous occasions, and it's always a pleasure to return. After a warm welcome from Shirley and John, we quickly settled in to the cottage. It's warm and cosy, quiet, and very fully equipped with everything you could need. Looking forward to our next visit!¹
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10/10 Excellent

Relaxing stay
Excellent, friendly, warm welcome from John and Shirley - ferry was over an hour late and they were both there to welcome us. House was warm and cosy and a welcome basket of goodies and some essential provisions in the fridge, lovely touches. There was high winds on the Sunday evening and both John and Shirley were up early the next morning to remove a branch that was blocking the road to enable us to get our vehicle out to catch the the early ferry - can't thank them enough. Lovely, lovely people. Will definitely stay there again.
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10/10 Excellent

Above and beyond
This was a beautiful property and we couldn't have hoped for a better location. Absolute silence apart from the breeze and birdsong. The cottage was lovely ... comfortable, cosy and clean. Shirley and John had provided so many unexpected little extras ... wine, biscuits,cuddly cat to take home, plus a few edible essentials. Very comfortable bed. The gardens were something else! As well as having our own small private garden, we were encouraged to have free access to the extensive gardens, where we found a wonderful tree house complete with wine and glasses. There were many seats, swings and platforms where we could sit with views of the hills. Shirley and John had developed a large number of walking leaflets which were very good as the cottages are located in an area with much interesting wildlife (including wallabies!) Couldn't have hoped for a better place to stay!
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10/10 Excellent

A return to Close Taggart
This was our fourth visit to Close Taggart, and once again we received a warm welcome from John and Shirley. It was a real pleasure to be back; it's an idyllic, peaceful location, perfect for a quiet relaxed holiday. The cottage itself is extremely comfortable, and well appointed, with lots of little wecoming touches - the wine and chocolates were much appreciated! We also enjoyed in the evenings strolling through the beautiful gardens that surround the cottage. We're already looking forward to our next visit!
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10/10 Excellent

Home from Home
A warm welcome awaited us from the owners John and Shirley, they were fantastic as we were later in arriving - the cottage was nice, warm, cosy and welcome surprises. We were over for a specific event, however there was lots of information on things to do in the welcome pack. I would of loved to wander around the garden but it was too dark by the time we got back in the evening. We would definitely recommend this cottage. Loved the location as it was out of town and remote, perfect, We will definitely be back.

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