Self-Catering The Gate House in Ventnor

Mr Dowlen

April 2019

The accommodation was great, in a fantastic location, and we had a really good time, there were a few small drawbacks which I wanted the owners to be aware of.. The directions were a bit confusing and could easily be made simpler, I'd be happy to help re write if helpful? In the bathroom there were some fairly obvious hairs from previous occupants, and at four am one morning we were woken by persistent scratching which sounded like rodents. Lastly, I wonder whether it might be possible to install a proper shower without too much cost? Having said that it really was a lovely setting, I just wanted to pass on the feedback.

Mr North

March 2019

Great property, and the ability to explore the English Heritage property even if closed..

Mr Guppy

January 2019

Very tiny kitchen and damp bathroom.. lovely grounds for the dog.

Mr Catling

December 2018

Very cosy cottage although the kitchen is very small with no oven.. However the television signal did not work so we were moved into another cottage for the duration of our stay. This too was very cosy with a good sized kitchen. Our only disappointment was we had no bath in the replacement cottage which is one reason my Wife booked the Gate house, instead we had a very small shower. Overall though a pleasant stay and very peaceful location.

Mrs Klidaras

September 2018

Liked the cottage, the grounds were amazing.. The only negatives were that the settee was terribly uncomfortable and there was no wi-fi. But apparently the wi-fi is going in soon so that's good, the owner told me that as I met him when we were there! Also, there was a wedding on the Saturday that we were there (at Appuldurcombe House) which I think you should make visitors aware of as the noise/amount of people etc lessened our use and enjoyment of the surroundings/grounds.But we had a fabulous time anyway, even though it rained!

Mrs Nash

August 2018

The Gate House is charming.. Only things that can be improved is: 1. WiFi. 2. Door between bedroom and lounge. Other than this the property was lovely. Not as clean as I would have liked, and we cleaned before we left. Overall the setting is awesome and superb, we enjoyed the grounds and looking round the house. It’s so beautiful all around the Gate House, so that’s a definite plus. Thank you so much. We had fantastic weather, which really helps. The ferry cost was a dampening factor as it was nearly £200.00. But the property was lovely.

Mr Wakeman

August 2018

The view from the door was breathtaking it was beautiful and quite heavan booking it for next year no problem

Mrs Hodkinson

August 2018

On our arrival the cottage was dirty.. I picked dog hairs up in handfuls and it obviously had not been cleaned properly for a long time. There was absolutely nothing we could use, not even a dishcloth or washing up liquid. The estate manager kindly went to his own house and brought back a cloth, bleach and washing up liquid. He also called the cleaning company. 2 young girls turned up with a hoover and went over the floor which improved the dog hair situation. My husband had gone out to buy cleaning wipes and cleaner, toilet roll and basics like salt and sugar (which are usually in self catering accommodation). We gave the place a clean, washing crumbs and debris off the workbenches and cleaning the toilet which was dirty! I carried the fireside rug outside to shake it and there was so much dust and debris that came off it. Once we had done this it was fine. We appreciate it is sometimes difficult to keep old properties clean - we know, we live in one, but the general dirt and dust (spiders who had taken root in thier webs a long time ago) was unacceptable and we were very disappointed at the standard. It was a lovely cute little cottage but seemed generally neglected. Shame.

Mr Trotter

August 2018

Additional bowls and some reasonable sized tumblers would compliment what is already offered Better attention to the cleaning of floors in all rooms as these were very poor standard Availability of a mop and bucket and / or hoover as rubbish from outside is continually brought into the rooms Drain at rear of property blocked and water pressure in kitchen only was exceptionally low Great location and scenery, perfect away from it all style of holiday and great for dog owners.. Dark, silent nights XXX OWNER RESPONSE XXX We were sorry to hear that the floors had not been cleaned and we arranged for the cleaner to revisit the property straight away. Thanks you for feedback regarding the lack of hoover or a mop and bucket which are now both in the property. We do hope you will visit us again.

Mrs Carter

July 2018

The kitchen is very small and therefore the kitchen equipment available is subsequently limited so it is difficult to self-cater well for the whole week.. It is fine for the odd microwave meal or something cooked on one of two rings. It would be helpful to have Wifi. It is awkward to wash your hair as there is no shower attachment on the bath and a hairdryer would be a nice extra. None of the windows open (apart from the small bathroom one) and it was extremely hot!

Mrs Litchfield

May 2018

Lovely little cottage in a beautiful setting.. Excellent location and not far to travel to places. Directions were quite easy to follow but could be clearer. Cottage finished to a high standard and was very clean. Very small bathroom and kitchen (no shower or oven) but perfectly adequate. We took our baby and a travel cot fitted in the bedroom fine. There are no dvds or games as stated in the description so bring your own if required. Really recommend the cottage and would stay here again.

Ms Beaufoy

April 2018

The cottage itself was really lovely and everything went very smoothly.. It was cosy and the being in the grounds of the old house was quite magical. However, I booked this holiday through Homeaway and it was advertised at a price of £76 a night, ie. £228, but when I booked the cottage I was charged £255. I took this up with Sykes but the admin person said that Homeaway had got it wrong and I had to pay £255. As I wasn't to know that Sykes were managing the property, I feel this is unfair as I have a right to pay what is advertised. Therefore I'd like a refund of £27 please.

Mrs Byron

March 2018

We attended a very cold Easter wedding at Appuldurcombe House and stayed at The Gate House.. It was clean, warm and tastefully decorated, with a wood-burning stove for extra cosiness in the evenings. Our dog enjoyed her morning walks straight out of the cottage door into the beautiful grounds of Appuldurcombe House, bursting with primroses and wild garlic. At night the stars looked beautiful in the black sky. The whole cottage is tiny, with a very small kitchen and bathroom, so not ideal for people who want to do lots of cooking, but perfectly adequate for the odd meal in. leaving time to enjoy some of the really nice pubs and restaurants nearby - such as the Spyglass at Ventnor, The Crab and Lobster at Bembridge and The Bandstand and Sandown. For people who enjoy a shower, there is only a bath. We really enjoyed our stay in this sweet little cottage.

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