Self-Catering at Sanctuary Cottage | Holiday Cottages in Yarmouth

Holiday home
Sanctuary Cottage is a superbly-renovated Sunday School in Totland, Isle of Wight. It sleeps six people in three comfortable and flexible bedrooms, a super-king size double bedroom which also offers a TV, a twin and a final bedroom with a set of childrens bunks. There is also a family bathroom and a ground floor cloak room, as well as an open plan living area with a kitchen, a dining area and a sitting area. Outside there is an enclosed patio garden to the front and roadside parking on a private unmade road. The property is close to a multitude of beaches, including a year-round dog-friendly stretch and there are many restaurants and cafes within also close by.

Accomodation Details
Three bedrooms: 1 x super-king size double with TV, 1 x twin, 1 x childrens bunks. Bathroom with bath, shower over, basin and WC. Ground floor basin and WC. Open plan living area with kitchen, dining area and sitting area. Utility.

Area
Situated in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty on the west of the Isle of Wight, the village of Totland offers visitors local shops, pubs and spectacular, unspoiled coastal scenery. The award-winning beaches of both Totland and Colwell Bay provide a wide range of activities, whilst Freshwater boasts a golf course and public swimming, both of which are situated along the Tennyson Trail. It is possible to take a chair lift from Alum Bay and enjoy some of the wonderful views across the sand cliffs, the famous 'Needles' chalk stacks and lighthouse beyond. The ancient castle, busy harbour and narrow streets at Yarmouth are also well worth exploring.

Region
The Isle of Wight, with its beaches, unspoiled scenery, rich heritage and over 500 miles of award-winning public footpaths is a walker's paradise, or if sailing is your thing, the renowned annual Cowes Week is not to be missed.

Amenities
Gas central heating. Electric oven, gas hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine, dishwasher, 2 x TVs (one Smart) with Freeview, WiFi, radio, iPod dock, DVD, selection of books and games. Fuel and power inc. in rent. Bed linen and towels inc. in rent (please bring own beach towels). Stairgate. Roadside parking. Front enclosed patio with furniture. Two well-behaved dogs welcome. Sorry, no cats. Sorry, no smoking. Shop and pub 6 mins walk. Beach 8 mins walk. Highchair and travel cot available on request. Note: This property will only accept a maximum party size of 4 adults and 2 children aged 10 and under.

Mr Tovey

September 2020

The cottage cleanliness was fine, although there were a considerable number of cobwebs in the property.. Also the kitchen sink was quite brown and I had to clean it with bleach to bring it up to the standard I would expect. Cottage was well situated for our needs and we enjoyed our stay.

Mr Tovey, September 2020

Yes the bread bin had been overlooked in cleaning and the bath non slip mat was very mouldy, I put it in the washing machine before using it and it came up cleaner, I need a slip mat as I am waiting for a knee replacement.. We would be interested in a cottage all on one level for future visits, we had a fab time. Thank you

Mrs Loughlin, September 2020

August 2020

Just fab, thank you!

Mrs Davies, August 2020

Good: really nice touch to have the dog stuff, but it would have been good to know in advance so I didn't bring the same with me, in an already packed car! Nicely equipped kitchen and the house was really comfy for us. Just a shame there is not more outside space! Needs improvement: had requested both beds to be unzipped, as requested, but one was not, which meant I had to sleep in a bunk bed all week. There was no bathmat in the main bathroom, which meant we had to use a towel. Please make sure there is one as it was a bit tricky for my elderly mother to use the bath without a non-slip mat. The parking was difficult. In addition to the cars for no.6, someone from the flats opposite regularly parked their 20 reg blue Renault Captur outside Church House. They told me it was none of my business when I queried why they couldn't park in the flats' car parking!

Dr Pennell, August 2020

July 2020

Overall the cottage was fine, good facilities and location, however, the place could have been a bit cleaner.. There were still drink stains on some coffee tables, the skirting boards were quite dusty and there also plenty of cobwebs in most rooms. Well equipped kitchen with washing machine and dishwater and plenty of crockery. Comfortable beds. Could have been a 9/10, but on this visit 7/10.

Mr Smart, July 2020

October 2019

We love sanctuary cottage we stayed last year so came back again it suits our family needs .. Well equipped even down to the dog

Mrs Hardware, October 2019

September 2019

Sanctuary cottage is a lovely holiday home with everything you need for a great stay.. Only a short walk to the beach and local shops and pub and perfect for dogs. The only slight thing was we didn’t realise it was shared access with the next door house this didn’t prove to be an issue though as the couple who live there were really lovely dog friendly and helpful. All in all a lovely stay.

Mr Woolford

May 2019

Lounge was very dusty (tv stand, windowsills, cooker hood).. Lounge had a slight wet dog smell. Children should be provided with large towels as well as small.

Mrs Breedon

February 2019

Fabulous place and I’ve rebooked for September

Mr Skinner

December 2018

The cottage was very lovely, and the addition of a Christmas Tree to meet us on arrival was a kind thought.. Nothing was lacking in the facilities, indeed I believe your description did not do it justice. The only downside was the comfort of the beds in the twin room, perhaps the owners might like to address this for the coming season. We will be back to the island and despite ample accommodation being available for tourists we will return to Sanctuary Cottage.

Miss Cunningham

September 2018

Lovely quiet location, with easy access to some beautiful beaches, walks and restaurants.. A beautiful dog friendly property that quickly felt like home. Probably could have been ever so slightly cleaner as there were cobwebs everywhere and the bathroom upstairs was in need of some TLC. The wall clocks weren’t working and there was only one bulb working in the staircase hallway (however with the height of the ceilings I expect this is easier said then done). In reality though these were only tiny blemishes on a beautiful warm home that we would happily return to, and to be completely honest we were incredibly sad to have to leave.

Miss Whittmee

August 2018

Great location for seeing the island, short walk from a lovely beach and cafe

Mrs Sims

The cottage facilities were excellent

Mrs Baulf

Lovely holiday home, close to the sea.. Great for dog walking, lovely neighbour. Small bedroom mattresses need updating for comfort. House has all you need and lots if parking outside. Would visit again x

Mr Pacey

The cottage was very clean and really well equipped.. It is located in a quiet village with a delightful beach, which has a lovely pier cafe and a great restaurant on the waterfront. Unfortunately, the cottage design upstairs wasn’t good for my husband who is over 6 foot, as he was regularly banging his head on the sloping ceilings of the main bedroom and bathroom. The downstairs is very dark, even on a sunny day and lights are needed all the time to use the kitchen. The outdoor area is right next to the road, and wasn’t very comfortable for siting out in as it only had a small picnic table. As the path to the entrance is shared it doesn’t feel very private or relaxing to sit outside.

Ms Forshaw

July 2018

Beautiful cottage, wonderfully restored in a superb location.. ..an ideal break especially with the dogs and the beach being such a short walk away.

Mrs Allen

June 2018

Sanctuary cottage is a gorgeous place to stay.. Everything we needed was at hand and the locality was perfect.

Myra K

January 2018

It was great.. The cottage felt like home and it was wonderful to be able to take the dogs with us. They felt at home too. The location was ideal and the whole experience exceeded our expectations. Thank you!

Mrs Sinden

August 2017

The cottage was perfect.. It had everything we needed and more. Checking in with the key code was so simple. Will definitely be using sykes cottages again!

Ms Williams

June 2017

Spectacular accommodation.. Lovely people next door. (Owners).

Mr Cartwright

April 2017

Lovely converted church in a great area near Totland Bay.. Would recommend.

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Sanctuary Cottage in Yarmouth, Isle of Wight