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The Gate

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A two-story white house with a grey roof, a visible chimney, and a door with a window above it.
A neatly made bed with two pillows, two bedside lamps, and two folded towels.
A neatly made bed with blue towels, two patterned pillows, a bedside lamp, and a coat rack with hangers.
A neatly made bed with pillows, a lamp, and folded towels. There is a window with a view of the outdoors.
A neatly made bed with blue towels, a wooden headboard, and a bedside lamp.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Highlights

  • Soak and unwind
    Relax in the top-rated hot tub, celebrated for ultimate comfort.
  • Barbecue grill
    A rare find - perfect for a relaxed, outdoor grilling experience.

Popular amenities

  • Barbecue grill
  • Pet-friendly
  • Refrigerator
  • Onsite parking available
  • Washing machine
  • Garden

Explore the area

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Freshwater, Isle of Wight
  • Place, Isle of Wight Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Freshwater Bay Beach
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Dimbola Lodge
    ‪6 min walk‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet

Bathroom 3

Toilet

Spaces

Kitchen
Garden

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About the area

Freshwater Bay

Freshwater is home to this apartment. Dimbola Lodge and The Needles Battery are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Yarmouth Isle-of-Wight Ferry Terminal and Newport-Cowes Trail. The Needles Landmark Attraction and Tapnell Farm Park are also worth visiting.
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Freshwater, Isle of Wight

What's nearby

  • Isle of Wight Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Freshwater Bay Beach - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Tennyson Down - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • St Agnes Church - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Dimbola Lodge - 6 min walk - 0.6 km

Getting around

  • Yarmouth Station - 17 min drive
  • Bournemouth (BOH-Bournemouth Intl.) - 143 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Sun Inn - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The Sun Inn - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Tandem Tea Room - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Captain's Cabin - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Three Bishops - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Gate pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 1 total).

How much is parking at The Gate?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at The Gate?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Gate?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Gate located?

Situated in Freshwater, this apartment building is steps away from Freshwater Bay Beach and Tennyson Down. Dimbola Lodge and St Agnes Church are also within 10 minutes.

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 6 out of 11 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 11 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 11 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 11 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 11 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Communication

Reviews

From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

The place is absolutely beautiful! We are so pleased with everything and all is well and was very ea

The place is absolutely beautiful! We are so pleased with everything and all is well and was very easy to figure out.
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Aug, 2026
Thank you for your wonderful review. We’re delighted to hear you found the property beautiful and that everything was easy to understand and use. It’s lovely to know you were so pleased with your stay, and we hope to welcome you back to the Island again in the future! The Island Holiday Company
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Fantastic little house well equipped for a stay for a small family.

Has everything you need for a short break, clean, well maintained, very helpful, private parking.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Lovely apartment inside and Freshwater bay is very nice - small dog friendly beach to the side of th

Well equipped inside. Great location.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Great location, cute cottage, very clean. Bedrooms were a little tight and it took 2 days to get the hot tub on and up to temperature but we did get to enjoy it on our final night.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Memorable stay right on the beach

Newly refurbished and very well presented accommodation. 1 minute from the beach meant we could wander over to the sea with mug of coffee in hand. Perfect
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

A brilliant holiday home in Freshwater - The Isle of Wight.

The whole experience from booking to leaving the property from start to finish was excellent, just what you need when you are busy and rushing around preparing for time away. Supremely clean home, extremely comfortable.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

The property was lovely clean and bright and everything we needed for a lovely peaceful break! I wou

Nice and modern with everything we needed. Lovely family kitchen and well thought out. Lounge was comfy with plenty of side tables. Bedroom compacted and nicely decorated and beds comfortable. Great having our own parking spot.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Beautiful bolt hole by the sea

Loved the location, by walks and the sea. The living space and bathroom areas are fabulous and large. Everything you could need in the kitchen, the drier was a bonus after using the hot tub (lush), we could dry our towels. Would stay again definitely. Hanging in bedroom was a bit wobbly, could do with fixing. A couple more hooks on the back of the bedroom doors would be useful. These are very minor though and did not affect our holiday at all.
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Dec, 2025
Thank you for your wonderful review! We’re so pleased you enjoyed the location, walks, and sea views, as well as the spacious living areas and well-equipped kitchen. It’s great to hear the dryer came in handy after the hot tub! We’d be delighted to welcome you back again. The Island Holiday Company
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Last minute summer break

The location was fantastic. It was great to make a cup of tea in the house and drink it on the beach! The size of the accommodation was generous in the shared spaces. The hot tub was delightful. Put some hooks on the pergola next to the hot tub for towels. Put some side drawers next the bed in the main bedroom for clothing. When there’s heavy rain, the storm drain will flood the end of the garden (it will go down over a number of hours) but this will separate you from the parking area…could some raised pavement be put in to access the parking area?
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Sept, 2025
Thank you for your wonderful review! We’re delighted you enjoyed the fantastic location, spacious accommodation, and especially the hot tub. We appreciate your helpful suggestions about adding hooks near the hot tub and bedside storage — we’ll certainly pass these on to the owner. Thank you also for highlighting the flooding issue by the storm drain. We’ll look into possible solutions like raised pavement to improve access after heavy rain.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Excellent Accommodation Let Down by Outside

The internal was designed and fitted to a high spec as described and had all that you need for a great holiday. Supplemented by a great location just a stones throw from the beach. Sadly the exterior of the property did not provide the same standard. Unfortunately the Hot Tub did not work for the duration of our stay and despite having a large patio and grounds these were not well maintained and looked sad and tired. A shame because there is great potential for a lovely relaxation space, barbeque and seaside garden planting which would significantly enhance the property.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Good but some deficiencies

The property is in a good location for Freshwater beach. Inside there is a large light and airy kitchen/diner with some comfortable seating but not enough to seat 3 or 4 adults to socialise conveniently. The twin bedroom is virtually inaccessible because of the size of the beds! The outside space could be made more attractive and practical - there was no "easy" furniture for sitting about. The hot tub was wasted on us and had a constant irritating hum.
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