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'The Blue House', A cottage with a garden to the beach and amazing sea views.

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We look stright out over the Solent and the New Forest
Terrace/patio
The Cottage set above the wood with views over to the New Forest
Property grounds
A beach with white cliffs in the background and people walking along the shore.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 9

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Dogs and cats allowed
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Barbecue grill
  • Deck or patio

Explore the area

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Gurnard, Isle Of Wight
  • Place, Gurnard Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Cowes Beach
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Cowes Harbour
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Airport, Southampton (SOU)
    ‪99 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 9)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 4

1 Single Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet

Bathroom 3

Soap · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

'The Blue House', A cottage with a garden to the beach and amazing sea views.


The Blue House, is a pretty 4 bed cottage, in its own private garden of 2 acres. The house has been completely refurbished. It has fabulous sea views over the Western Solent with a woodland walk down to the beach. It has been featured in Coast magazine.
Located in the village of Gurnard on the Isle of Wight 'The Blue House' has four bedrooms overlooking the garden, a large contemporary living area with vaulted ceiling with a glass and oak gable looking directly over the sea, and a wrap around deck with fabulous views over to the New Forest and the famous sunset.
The bedrooms all feature luxurious beds with cotton sheets and all natural feather and goose down duvets and pillows, the master bedroom has a big en suite bathroom with a walk in shower and glass doors that open on to the deck and the romantic sea view.
The 'big' room has a spacious kitchen and large sitting room with a log fire.
The house is completely private and totally secluded, yet within walking distance of a great pub and shops. Single level makes it ideal for people with limited mobility as well.
The garden by the house is laid to lawn, with sun loungers and a BBQ, there is a trampoline for children.
There is a lovely walk directly down to the beach (owned by the house) through the woods, or alternatively there is also a paved route.

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House Rules

Check in after 3:30 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:30 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: dogs and cats (limit 2 total)
We can take dogs and cats, there is a small charge
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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Property # 407128
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
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 and a first aid kit

About the area

Cowes

Located in Cowes, this holiday home is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Southampton Cruise 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 and WestQuay Shopping Centre. Consider Wickham Estate for a night out or Isle of Wight Steam Railway if you're travelling with kids. Jet skiing and scuba diving offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with ecotours and hiking nearby.
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Gurnard, Isle Of Wight

What's nearby

  • Gurnard Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Cowes Beach - 4 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Cowes Harbour - 6 min drive - 3.0 km
  • Osborne House - 30 min drive - 18.7 km
  • Shanklin Beach - 39 min drive - 26.6 km

Getting around

  • West Cowes Ferry Station - 10 min drive
  • Southampton (SOU) - 102 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Fountain Inn - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Anchor Inn - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Comicoffee - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Cowes Ale House - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Moocow - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is 'The Blue House', A cottage with a garden to the beach and amazing sea views. pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total).

How much does it cost to stay at 'The Blue House', A cottage with a garden to the beach and amazing sea views.?

As of 10 May, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at 'The Blue House', A cottage with a garden to the beach and amazing sea views. on 17 May, 2026 start from S$862, 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 at 'The Blue House', A cottage with a garden to the beach and amazing sea views.?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at 'The Blue House', A cottage with a garden to the beach and amazing sea views.?

Check-in begins at 3:30 PM.

What time is check-out at 'The Blue House', A cottage with a garden to the beach and amazing sea views.?

Checkout is at 10:30 AM.

Where is 'The Blue House', A cottage with a garden to the beach and amazing sea views. located?

This family-friendly Cowes holiday home is located on the waterfront, within 2 mi (3 km) of Gurnard Beach, Royal London Yacht Club and Cowes Harbour. East Cowes Ferry Terminal and Thorness bay are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 113 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 113 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.2/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Michaela J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful home and great size for a large group. The kitchen is well stocked with any appliance you may need and plenty of cups, plates, glasses etc. The beds are all very comfortable. With a four bed house and the amount of guests that allows, it would be nice to have three toilets. This property has two - with one of them being an ensuite in the primary bedroom. The back garden is beautiful and so peaceful with only the sounds of birds. You can see the ocean and all the sail boats going by which is lovely. There's plenty of garden furniture. It would have been nice to have some cushions on this furniture. As far as access to the beach from the back garden to the beach, this is really only an option for young people. It's very, very steep and quite overgrown. Overall, I would recommend this property. It's just not quite as great as it appears online. It's very clean and and the village of Gurnard is lovely, with a great pub nearby overlooking the ocean.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amandine D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Absolutely amazing. Our best so far! Beautiful house, well appointed, great location, great taste, warm , just perfect! Thank you
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Oct, 2025
Thanks Amandine, thrilled you liked the house. Taste is always subjective, but we've tried to keep it relaxed and laid back. So guests feel the same way! Tim
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Philip N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Hannah R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
An absolutely beautiful holiday home in a fantastic position. We enjoyed wonderful walks along the esplanade to Cowes and loved watching the sailing boats from the garden. The beautiful beach at Gurnard is just a couple of minutes walk from the property. The house was very clean and is perfectly set up for a large family. We didn’t want to leave and would definitely recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rutger v.

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

Amazing location and perfect get-away!

House as described, probably even better. Perfect stay and perfect communication with host. Will definitely return when we visit the Island again
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Charlotte B.

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

Beautiful spot. Perfect for watching the sunset

Beautiful location with a stunning view. We had lovely evenings watching the sun go down. The children loved it and the path down to the beach was a wonderful adventure.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Luisa B.

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

Easter holidays

We had a lovely stay at The Blue cottage over the Easter Holidays. What a fabulous cottage with amazing views. The little path down to the beach was a huge hit with the kids. We had everything we could have wished for. We had so much fun exploring the Isle of Wight from here. Would definitely come again.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Apr, 2025
Luisa, thank you so much for your lovely review. Thrilled that you all had such a good time. Tim
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Francis C.

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

Great quick get away

For a late enquiry and booking we were pleased.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michelle P.

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

Miss P

A great place to stay that is close to the sea!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michele T.

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

Beautiful house with stunning views

We had a great stay in this lovely house. Brilliant layout, clean, fabulous garden and the best view. Would love to return.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Edward F.

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

Great Location

Fantastic location. Spacious accommodation. All facilities good. Easy dealing with the owner. Frictionless checking in/out. Would be pleased to visit again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christopher H.

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

Fantastic Autumnal Break

We had a short break down in the Isle of Wight and found this property at the last minute. It was fantastic in every way. Would love to book it for a whole week during the summer if we can.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Oct, 2023
Cristopher, thanks for a lovely review. We'd love to have you to stay in the summer. The garden and beach come into their own when the weathers good. Tim
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Adam R.

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

Special Place

It has everything you need for a great holiday. Our two families (9 people total) fitted in with lots of space to spread out. Lovely open living space and the garden is wonderful. The walk to the beach was easy (not too sure what people are moaning about!) and fun. Great spot.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

6/10 Okay

mark l.

Liked: Check-in, location

A little tired!

The property and location are really excellent. But there some issues which the owner hopefully should address. It needs a needs a little bit of tlc to restore it to a.top accommodation.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Oct, 2024
Thanks for the comments. I'm aware the extractor wasn't working during your visit, but as far as I know they're was nothing else that would have caused us to get your rating. It's our house, and we use it ourselves. While it's not totally immaculate, it's very clean, very tidy and very good value given it's position and accommodation. We are also about to undertake a complete refurb ready for the Spring and Summer 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Susan H.

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

Lovely stay, highly recommended!

We have to give Tim the owner a mention because he was so helpful and responsive when there was a problem with the boiler. The property was perfect for us, especially with oldies who don’t do so well with stairs as it is on one level with just 2 small steps internally. It was very warm and cosy, and the beds were comfy. “Excellent bedding!”says Nana. We enjoyed watching the red squirrels and wonderful views.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Nov, 2022
Thank you for being so kind. You were very understanding and I hope you all had a wonderful time on the island.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Excellent location, spacious comfortable house with beautiful garden

Loved the house which accommodated five adults, one toddler and a dog with ease. Garden was perfect for everybody. Path to the beach should be approached with care. There are few houses we have rented where we would wish to return but this is one we would all happily stay in again. Better even than the photographs which is rare.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Mar, 2020
Its great to hear, thanks so much. Im planning on making a new path down through the woods this winter, it will take a more direct path. For those who have trouble using steps etc then the other route via the public footpath will always be a good alternative. We'd love to have you again. TIm
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lisa P.

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

Lovely relaxed house

We had a lovely week in The Blue House. It has a great layout and is well equipped with very comfortable beds, and lots of indoor and outdoor seating (we were out most of the time as it was over 26 degrees every day - lucky us). Just a short walk to the beach (we couldn't use the path through the trees as it was very overgrown, but you don't need it anyway.) Loved hiring the scooters to get into Cowes. Highly recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Aug, 2021
Great to host you, and so pleased the weather was good for you. Thanks for your kind comments.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Juno M.

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

Summer mini break

We absolutely adored our week at the Blue House. What a fabulous house and garden for a short break with two families. Within walking distance of Cowes (40 mins round cost) which was brilliant to watch the racing during Cowes week. Garden was great for active teenagers, enthusiastic dogs, relaxing adults and for glorious outdoor dining. What a view of sunset over the ocean! Our dog loved the adventurous walk to the beach to the back of the garden while less adventurous adults could easily walk down the road to the beach for the early morning swim. Amazing weather was a bonus.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Aug, 2024
Juno, Im so glad you had such a great stay. Your experience of the house is all that we love about it ourselves when we can use it.
Verified

6/10 Okay

Lorna E.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Beautiful location but shabby in places.

We had a lovely stay at the Blue House. Communication with owner is excellent. Home is great for a family holiday. However house does have a few issues, the path down to the beach is hazardous, the trampoline is rusty and unsafe for children. The master bathroom flooring needs replacing and many places are stained and old. Despite all this the stay was very good, just not excellent.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Sept, 2021
Lorna, many thanks for your comments. As we had said, covid presented the island with significant issues regarding getting things done ready for the season. The path down to the beach is closed so the alternative route is down via the pavement which is how most people go,. The trampoline will be replaced this winter, if we can get one. I take issue with the 'many places are stained and old' this is absolutely not the case. However all said I'm glad you had a good stay, and we are hoping normality brings a chance to bring the house fully up to spec this year.
Verified

6/10 Okay

Mike H.

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy

The best location in Gurnard Cowes Isle of Wight

I have to say that I was taken aback on arrival at the property! It isn't anywhere near the condition as depicted in the fantastic photos on your site. It could be so much better but will cost a fair amount to redecorate inside and out. Despite this my family all enjoyed Christmas there & I must say the layout is perfect for such an occasion.
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Mar, 2024
Mike, sorry you didnt think the house was up to spec. Its decorated as a beach house, thats to say its relaxed and informal, this way our guests don't feel too precious about children etc enjoying themselves. Its a house we have decorated for ourselves as our own holiday house, and thankfully all our guests seem to like it.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Judith F.

The Blue House at Christmas

We arrived , a motley crew, four grandparents, respective son and daughter, two beloved granddaughters and two dogs, not sure what to expect. The whole experience surpassed all our expectations. The house was warm and welcoming and within a couple of hours, the tree was up, we were unpacked and sitting in front of the fire with a glass of wine! The house was so well equipped, kitchen, bedrooms, sitting area. We couldn't praise it highly enough. Lovely walks to the beach, local shops within easy walking distance with welcoming proprietors, local pub overlooking the Solent, easy access to Cowes - everything you could wish for a winter break.
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Mar, 2020
Wow.. what a lovely wintery scene! I'm so glad you got local as well. There is lots of good restaurants nearby and Cowes is getting busier and busier even in the winter now. The beaches and downs are perfect for dogs and children and very often you can be the only ones there. I'm just as happy there in the winter especially with a roaring log fire going.
Verified

6/10 Okay

Joy Green

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness

Mixed

This is definitely a 5-star location and view. The inside was disappointing as the dishwasher only worked intermittently and the TV would only get a signal on about 4 channels. There was an influx of ants and flying ants when we arrived (which can't be helped) and the cleaner arrived to clear it up, but there several dead flies and mosquitoes on the window sills already. Several fittings need attention, the beds are comfortable but the sofas aren't, so the inside I would give 2-stars. Everybody enjoyed it though and it's a fabulous location.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Mar, 2024
The dishwasher is virtually brand new and no one else has had a problem, so i suspect it was operator error. Summer can be a time for mosquitos and flies and Im sorry you found some inside the house. The sofas are new and huge and comfy, so Im slightly mystified as to what you would have preferred, its the first time anyones had a bad word to say. Sometimes a rainy stay means we have to bear the brunt of a guests frustration.
Verified

6/10 Okay

Tracey S.

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy

Location is great but villa could have been cleaner.

Good points: spacious, great garden, stunning views, good location. We paid extra for cleaning as we had an extra dog. We were grateful that the owner agreed to let us bring an extra dog, but as we were paying extra we did expect a decent level of cleanliness on arrival. Sadly, not the case. We spoke with the owner who expressed disappointment and said he’d talk with his cleaning company. We still paid the extra for cleaning. The path to the beach is not passable during particular months, which isn’t made clear in the ad. The wooden decking is extremely slippery when wet. The hot water stopped working at the start of the holiday, but the owner explained how to switch to an alternate water heater so hot water was available.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Mar, 2024
Really sorry you didn't find the house as clean as we would have demanded, we had an issue with the changeover housekeepers. Unfortunately when it rains the deck does get slippery despite cleaning and the path to the beach is through a wood and can be wet in Winter, its hard to flag up for all eventualities.
Verified

6/10 Okay

Karl T F.

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

Misleading

No rug for kitchen entry door. Advertised with hot tub. There was no hot tub. Middle bedroom had no window and door to patio would not open. Host never responded to requests. Host charged for broken dish. Have no idea what dish was broken. Refrigerator had no door shelf so that had to lie liquids on side creating multiple spills we had to clean up. Advertised with private beach. Never found private beach trail down hill was at 45 degree incline and so treacherous you could not utilize. When booking listed one child but afterwards there was no record of child.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Apr, 2024
This is possibly the weirdest review we have ever had. . We don't advertise a hot tub... Never have done. Middle bedroom has french windows with a wonderful view opening directly onto the deck outside. We checked the lock.. and had no problem opening the door. We charged £60 quid because the guest left absolutely filthy muddy white towels that had clearly been used to wipe down children and or dogs .. They left a broken dish on the fireplace didn't even bother to hide it. They made no attempt to clean up when they left, the house was a pig sty. The beach is down through a wood, with all the rain the path would have been impassable, but given the house overlooks the sea, their sense of direction must have been missing. There is a paved route as an alternative. They didn't ' list a child' not that it makes any difference as we welcome children. However we don't welcome people who have zero respect for other peoples property and we won't be renting to them again.
Verified

8/10 Good

Jacob J.

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

A happy place to stay

We spent 4 night there and we had a very enjoyable stay! The house felt very cozy and welcoming. The beach nearby is a nice place to go. The house is well furnished and equipped, especially in the kitchen, even for a large family (you will find everything!). There is a large, newer TV and great to spend time watching movies. There is also a large JVC bluetooth player that also we enjoyed. Plenty of beds for a family, including space for our dog. There are multiple hundreds of books if you are into reading and many toys and games. The communication process with the host was very smooth and always got timely response. There is corner shop at walking distance, which was very convenient. There is also a village pub, Portland Inn, at walking distance, and their food was very tasty! There are plenty of space to walk the dog and the area seems to be mainly of dog lovers. There are many places to visit within 30 - 40 min driving distance. Being said that the there are a couple of areas that you would notice. This house doesn't seem new and you can expect some minor issues related to that - like struggling/unable to open/close some doors, kitchen hood not operational, some remotes that may not work, some bulbs that may not be working and so on. We found the house a bit chillier during the day, but upon requesting adjustments, the host made the necessary adjustments. Overall, we were very happy there, the days flew very quickly and we felt like our own home! We may return there!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

About the host

Hosted by Tim Thompson

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The Blue House is also my family holiday house, which we use a lot. When not on holiday I'm an organic beef farmer near oxford, Im also a sailor and Cowes is the Mecca for sailors on the south coast.

Why they chose this property

Gurnard is a small village just to the west of Cowes. many famous sailors and people in the marine industry live here full time. It has a great community and being right on the beach means everyone is often to be seen socialising or sailing off the beach.

What makes this property unique

The house has a totally unique position in the village. It’s set back off the road by some way, and being set apart gives it complete privacy. Yet still retains the convenience of village life .The garden is huge and is a perfect space for children and dogs. It goes all the way down to the beach which is pretty unique in the UK.

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