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Lovely Cottage With Excellent Sea Views, Minutes From Beaches & Coastal Path

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The view from the terrace
Barbecue with attendant bench
Bedroom 1
Sitting room
Fireplace

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • Made for relaxation
    Top-rated for comfort — guests feel right at home here.
  • Fireplace
    A rare find - cosy up in front of a warm, inviting fireplace.
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Barbecue grill
  • Deck or patio
  • Free Wi-Fi

Explore the area

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St Lawrence, Ventnor, Isle of Wight
  • Place, Isle of Wight Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Steephill Cove Beach
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Ventnor Botanic Garden
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Airport, Southampton (SOU)
    ‪118 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Lovely Cottage With Excellent Sea Views, Minutes From Beaches & Coastal Path

Mole End is a two-bedroom holiday cottage in the peaceful village of St. Lawrence near Ventnor on the South coast of the Isle of Wight, offering superior holiday accommodation for up to four people.
Formerly the village pub, Mole End has been converted into a cosy home away from home, with great sea views, comfortable sitting room and welcoming kitchen. It's the perfect base for an island holiday.
The cottage is just a few minutes from Ventnor Botanic Gardens, the Isle of Wight Coastal Path, and pretty, secluded Steephill Cove.
Ventnor's bars and restaurants, offering everything from pub grub to fine dining, are just two miles away and you can reach all the tourist attractions on the island within half an hour.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 8134548
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
This property uses some solar energy
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

Ventnor

Located in Ventnor, this cottage is in a rural area and near the beach. Shanklin Theatre and Glory Art Glass are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Oceanblue Sea Charters and Blackgang Chine. Travelling with kids? Consider Isle of Wight Owl and Falconry Centre, or check out an event or a game at Waterside Swimming Pool. Discover the area's water adventures with scuba diving and sailing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with horse riding and cycling.
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St Lawrence, Ventnor, Isle of Wight

What's nearby

  • Isle of Wight Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • St Lawrence Parish Church - 7 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Steephill Cove Beach - 5 min drive - 2.0 km
  • Ventnor Botanic Garden - 5 min drive - 2.0 km
  • Ventnor Park - 6 min drive - 2.3 km

Getting around

  • West Cowes Ferry Station - 23 min drive
  • Southampton (SOU) - 136 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪White Horse Inn - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Spyglass Inn - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Ocean View Fish & Chips - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Plantation Room Café - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Samphire Coastal Kitchen - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Lovely Cottage With Excellent Sea Views, Minutes From Beaches & Coastal Path pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Lovely Cottage With Excellent Sea Views, Minutes From Beaches & Coastal Path?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Lovely Cottage With Excellent Sea Views, Minutes From Beaches & Coastal Path?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Lovely Cottage With Excellent Sea Views, Minutes From Beaches & Coastal Path?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Lovely Cottage With Excellent Sea Views, Minutes From Beaches & Coastal Path located?

This family-friendly Ventnor cottage is located by the sea, within a 10-minute walk of St Lawrence Parish Church and English Channel. Steephill Cove Beach and Ventnor Botanic Garden are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 87 out of 90 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 90 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 90 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 90 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 90 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Steve L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was the perfect base of operations for a splendid time on the Isle of Wight. Great location for seeing this beautiful island. Lev was very easy to work with, and provided all the information we needed, even answering questions during our visit. We would definitely choose Mole End again.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

colin w.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wow, what a lovely cottage. Great views across the ocean. The cottage was spotless and so well equiped.Communications with the owner were excellent as were the procedures for arrival and departure. Will definitely be staying again.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Wendy V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very cosy cottage, extremely clean and well equipped
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

PATRICK G.

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

Great stay, great host, great Island!

Nice seaside home, very cozy, quiet and easy access to the Island’s many sites, restaurants and cozy pubs!
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas C.

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

Tranquil haven

A pretty, out of the way row of cottages overlooking the sea, in a peaceful and quiet location.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Lovely house, perfect setting.

We loved our short stay in Mole End. It is a cottage of great character and we felt at home instantly. Communication with the owner, who provided detailed information about our stay, was excellent. The location is absolutely beautiful - quiet and calming and the cottage itself is perfect. We were very happy there.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Jack W.

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

What a hidden gem

Booked for a 40th birthday weekend. What a beautiful house. Well equipped, with everything you'd need. Steepcliff Cove is a must visit.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robert L.

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

Excellent

Very good
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
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10/10 Excellent

tony l.

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

Lovely place to stay

Beautiful house in a wonderful location.As Canadians we were relying on the internet but alas, giffgaff is a useless SIM card. So I would recommend printing the directions as google maps will take you to completely the wrong place. After much shenanigans we managed to google a neighbouring street, which worked just fine!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anna F.

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

Lovely cosy cottage

Such a nice place to be based. A warm, home-like family feeling with a well set up kitchen, cosy rooms and a nice little lounge. Great sea views from the bedroom and bathroom. Lev was ever so helpful, making sure we had everything and all the info we could need. Great communication all the way through. Thank you!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Nov, 2024
So pleased you enjoyed your stay!
Verified

8/10 Good

Jo H.

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

Mrs

Great process. Fantastic communication with the owner. The property was lovely, full of nice little touches. Everything to hand. We stayed over Christmas and the owners had put up a tree and Christmas decorations which was touching. The beds were comfortable. Overall the two night stay was just what we needed.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

David Y.

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

Great location

The location in St.Lawrence close to Ventnor is excellent and very quiet because there is no through road to the west of the island and so there is only local traffic. The cottage was very roomy for the two of us and it has wonderful sea views. The decor was creative and the facilities very good. Our only concern was the level of cleanliness and some of the furniture (sofa and rug especially) could be updated. We enjoyed our stay very much and would recommend the cottage to holiday-makers.
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rax L.

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

A Perfect Cottage Experience

This property couldn't be any more perfect. I took my elderly mother away for the Christmas period and stayed a few days at Mole End. Everything managed to exceed our expectations... The kitchen is a dream for anyone who loves to cook. The loving room personifies cosiness and is helped massively by the log fire and comfy sofas. Upstairs, the bathroom boasts a tub with views of the sea and the bedrooms are equipped with the most comfortable beds. The location of Mole End is fantastic - only minutes away from the beaches and cliffside walks. I cannot recommend this property enough. I will definitely be returning in the future.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2019
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8/10 Good

Janet M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

A glorious week

Not quite as near to coastal path and beaches as described. Lovely view from bedroom but a trek to the beach and coastal path certainly more than a few minutes by foot. Lovely welcome pack thankyou. A little gem of a post office/ shop which is minutes away by foot. A pity about the road closure which means diversion to get to freshwater and the St Lawrence chute is definitely not for the faint hearted. We tended to avoid and go the long way round. Lots of lovely places to visit.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christian S.

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

Idyllisch

Ruhig, Coast Path und Strände in Laufentfernung. Sehr hilfsbereite Gastgeber, tolles und sehr informatives Guide Book vorab.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Klaus M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Hervorragende Lage und prima Ambiente!
Stayed 9 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carsten G.

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

Noch schöner als erwartet!

Wer aufgrund des Inserates von diesem Cottage angetan ist, sollte unbedingt buchen: Das Haus ist äußerst geschmackvoll und liebevoll eingerichtet und bietet mehr Platz als im Inserat erkennbar. Besonders Garten/Terrasse mit Sitzgelegenheiten auch unter einem Olivenbaum haben uns begeistert. Da seit einem Hangabrutsch die Straße kaum befahren ist, ist die ohnehin traumhafte Lage auch sehr ruhig. Hinsichtlich der Sauberkeit war erkennbar, dass wir erst gegen Ende der Saison dort waren. Wie oft anzutreffen: Das Besteck und Geschirr war nicht in der Menge vorhanden, um die gute Geschirrspülmaschine komplett zu füllen. Kurz: Das Schlechteste an dem Objekt sind die Fotos im Inserat. Alles Andere ist (fast) top! Wenn die Anreise für uns aus Süddeutschland nicht derart weit wäre, würde ich sofort wieder buchen…
Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michalle M.

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

Beautiful stay by the sea

Gorgeous cottage in a quiet location. Simply exceeded all expectations with such lovely attention to detail. It was so nice to watch the sea from the bedroom and it was a memorable stay which we would love to repeat, Thank you Lev!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mrs king

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

The house is in a lovely location and it’s really well decorated inside beautiful home

We have had a lovely week staying in this house and we had beautiful weather. We would stay again and definitely recommend to family and friends Thank you kind regards Natalie and Stuart king
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Matthew M.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Thanks.....had a great time

Very peaceful..... until we turned up!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Anand V.

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

Lovely cottage

We were there for the IOW round the island road bike riding. Had a nice time. The cottage is very tastefully decorated and well equipped.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Samina H.

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

Excellent

Gorgeous cottage just outside Ventnor.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Annette B.

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

Perfect cottage, clean, well equipped and fantastic location.

Beautiful clean and tidy cottage with amazing views. Excellently equipped and lovely touches. Highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sharon K.

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

Quiet and relaxing location

Great get-a-way from regular daily busy life! Beautiful property with everything you need, quiet location - very enjoyable! Would stay again!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Steven A.

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

Winter break

We were looking for a short break just before Christmas to unwind, perfect. The property has fantastic sea views, beautify set out and well maintained.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021

About the host

Hosted by Lev Parikian

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Why they chose this property

We've been coming to the Isle of Wight for many years and have always loved the feeling you get the moment you get on the ferry, as if you're leaving the cares of the world behind you.
In particular we found ourselves coming back time and again to the south of the island, the Undercliff, with its mixture of lush vegetation and rugged landscape, as well as wonderful beaches and great food for the whole family.
The area offers something for everyone, from adventure-park-mad kids (Blackgang Chine) to walkers (the Coastal Path is a couple of minutes away).

What makes this property unique

Mole End has already become our home away from home and we've taken great care to make it as welcoming as possible for our guests. A lot of the work was done by the previous owners, who paid great attention to detail when converting it from its former existence as part of the village pub.
The fantastic sea views from many parts of the property are an obvious feature – but turn your gaze inwards and there's great pleasure to be had there too, whether it's sitting round the kitchen table with a board game and a cup of coffee, lounging in the cosy sitting room or relaxing in a hot bath with a good book and a g&t.
We always have a relaxing time at Mole End, and we hope that our guests will too.

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