• Entire home
  • 538 ft² size
  • Kitchen
  • Garden
  • Pets allowed
  • BBQ facilities
  • Washing machine
  • Free WiFi
  • Terrace
  • Free parking

Set in the centre of Ventnor, this holiday home is located on the Isle of Wight which can be accessed by ferry. Once the oldest inn on the Isle of Wight, it is over 400 years old and was frequented by Charles I. A variety of shops, restaurants, cafes and pubs can be found in the local area, and the beach and seafront are a 10-minute walk away. A summer lounge features double doors leading out onto the front patio areas with table and chairs. You can fire up the barbecue for a tasty meal and enjoy the garden in fair weather. There is a seating area, a cottage-style kitchen/diner and a unique winding wooden staircase. A flat-screen TV, as well as a CD player are provided. There is a private bathroom with a bath or shower. Ferries to the mainland UK leave from Cowes, on the north of the island.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.6 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Situated in the best rated area in Ventnor, this property has an excellent location score of 9.3

Free private parking available on-site


Availability

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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom 1:
1 large double bed
Bedroom 2:
1 single bed
and
1 futon bed
Bedroom 3:
1 double bed
Living room:
1 sofa bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.1
Facilities
8.7
Cleanliness
8.8
Comfort
8.6
Value for money
8.6
Location
9.3
Free WiFi
10
High score for Ventnor
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  • Jill
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Lobster cottage is quirky and very old- which means steep steps and higgeldy-piggeldy rooms. The first lounge is very dark, but we mainly used the sun lounge which was bright and welcoming. The kitchen was well equipped and the bathroom was fine....
  • Paul
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Location was amazing. Plenty of room for 4 of us. Great to have parking.
  • Sam
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    A short walk to amenities such as a Tesco express and restaurants. Lovely quiet location.

Hosted by Camilla Davis

9.3
9.3
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Camilla Davis
Set in the centre of Ventnor, this property is located on the Isle of Wight which can be accessed by ferry. Once the oldest Inn on the Isle of Wight, it is over 400 years old and was frequented by Charles I. A variety of shops, restaurants, cafes and pubs can be found in the local area, and the beach and seafront are a 10-minute walk away. A summer lounge features double doors leading out onto the front patio areas with table and chairs. You can fire up the barbecue for a tasty meal and enjoy the garden in fair weather. There is a seating area, a cottage-style kitchen/diner and a unique winding wooden staircase. This staircase is not suitable for those with any mobility impairments. A flat-screen TV, as well as a CD player are provided. There is a private bathroom with a bath or shower and one toilet. This is the only bathroom in the cottage situated on the ground floor. There are 3 bedrooms, one master king sized double, a twin bedroom which is a walk through bedroom to the second double bedroom which has an exterior door to the rear garden. Ferries to the mainland UK leave from Cowes, Fishbourne or Yarmouth on the north and west sides of the island.
We charge guests a pre-payment Booking Deposit of 50% of the total booking fee at the time of booking with the balance of payment due 42 (6 weeks) prior to arrival. If the bookings falls within 42 days then the full amount is requested at the time of booking. This Booking Deposit payment is non-refundable should the booking be cancelled before the 42 day period. Exceptional circumstances for cancellation do apply. We also request a damage deposit payable before arrival.
Lobster Cottage is located in the heart of Ventnor town. It is set in King Charles Court which is a quiet residential area. Opposite the cottage is Spring Hill which leads down to the town. Tescos Express is a 2 minutes walk away and a local pub - the Crab and Lobster Tap is a 1 minute walk away to the right side - walking up Grove Road. Along Spring Hill there is also the famous Crave ice cream shop and along the main high street there is an abundance of unique independent shops, bric o'brac shops, boutiques, charity shops, as well as restaurants, bars and cafes. To the west side of Ventnor you have the Royal Hotel which is wonderful for an evening drink, afternoon tea or dinner. Also the art deco Rex Bar (which was the old town cinema) has a restaurant plus an outside bar area which is the best vantage point in Ventnor to watch the sun set. Lobster Cottage is a 5 minute walk to Ventnor beach which is a sandy/shingle beach. There are deck chairs there to hire and one can go swimming in the bay. There are further bars, restaurants and cafes along this promenade with the famous Spyglass pub at the end of the prom which serves food all day. There are lovely walks all around Ventnor. A popular walk is to Steep Hill cove to the west of Ventnor. Walk along the promenade - past the Spyglass - up the hill a little through the first car park and the coastal path signposts start from there. Steephill Cove is around 30 minutes by foot. At Steephill Cove there are a few cafes and crab shacks. Once can swim there too. Going East you can walk to Bonchurch past the pond - walking through the lanes down to the beach front - then one can walk back along the sea front back to Ventnor Bay. There is an old 12th century church and an Inn at Bonchurch serving food too. The Botanical Gardens is another nice place to visit on foot or in the car. Seaside towns of Shanklin and Sandown are a 20 minute drive away with water front activities, mini golf, arcades and much more.
Language spoken: English

Property surroundings

Facilities of Lobster Cottage
Great facilities! Review score, 8.7

Most popular facilities
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Beachfront
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
    Internet
    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
    Kitchen
    • Children's high chair
    • Dining table
    • Cleaning products
    • Toaster
    • Stovetop
    • Oven
    • Kitchenware
    • Electric kettle
    • Kitchen
    • Washing machine
    • Microwave
    • Refrigerator
    Bedroom
    • Linen
    • Wardrobe or closet
    Bathroom
    • Toilet paper
    • Towels
    • Bath or shower
    • Private bathroom
    • Toilet
    • Hairdryer
    • Bath
    • Shower
    Living Area
    • Dining area
    • Sofa
    • Seating Area
    • Desk
    Media & Technology
    • Flat-screen TV
    • Cable channels
    • DVD player
    • TV
    Room Amenities
    • Socket near the bed
    • Sofa bed
    • Drying rack for clothing
    • Fold-up bed
    • Clothes rack
    • Private entrance
    • Interconnected room(s) available
    • Carpeted
    • Fan
    • Ironing facilities
    • Iron
    Pets
    Pets are allowed. No extra charges.
    Accessibility
    • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
    Outdoors
    • Picnic area
    • Outdoor furniture
    • Beachfront
    • Outdoor dining area
    • Sun terrace
    • Barbecue
    • BBQ facilities
    • Patio
    • Terrace
    • Garden
    Food & Drink
    • Grocery deliveries
      Additional charge
    Activities
    • Beach
    • Mini golf
      Additional charge
    • Horse riding
      Additional chargeOff-site
    • Hiking
      Off-site
    • Canoeing
      Additional chargeOff-site
    • Windsurfing
      Additional chargeOff-site
    • Fishing
      Additional chargeOff-site
    • Golf course (within 3 km)
      Additional charge
    • Tennis court
      Additional chargeOff-site
    Outdoor & View
    • Garden view
    Building characteristics
    • Semi-detached
    Reception services
    • Invoice provided
    Miscellaneous
    • Pet bowls
    • Designated smoking area
    • Non-smoking throughout
    • Heating
    • Family rooms
    • Non-smoking rooms
    Safety & security
    • Fire extinguishers
    • Smoke alarms
    • Carbon monoxide detector
    Languages spoken
    • English

    House rules

    Lobster Cottage takes special requests - add in the next step!

    Check-in

    From 15:00 to 22:30

    You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.

    Check-out

    From 00:00 to 10:30

     

    Cancellation/
    prepayment

    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

    Refundable damage deposit

    A damage deposit of GBP 100 is required. The property charges this 14 days before arrival. This will be collected by bank transfer. You should be reimbursed within 7 days of check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full via bank transfer, subject to an inspection of the property.

    Children and beds

    Child policies

    Children of any age are welcome.

    To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

    Cot and extra bed policies

    0 - 2 years
    Cot upon request
    Free

    Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

    1 cot available upon request.

    All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.

    Age restriction

    The minimum age for check-in is 18

    Maestro Mastercard Visa Cash is not accepted Lobster Cottage accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.


    Smoking

    Smoking is not allowed.

    Parties

    Parties/events are not allowed

    Pets

    Free! Pets are allowed. No extra charges.

    The fine print
    Need-to-know information for guests at this property

    Payment before arrival via bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.

    This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

    A damage deposit of £100 is required. The property charges this days before arrival. This will be collected by bank transfer. You should be reimbursed within 7 days of check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full via bank transfer, subject to an inspection of the property.

    FAQs about Lobster Cottage

    • Lobster Cottage has the following number of bedrooms:

      • 3 bedrooms

      For more detailed information, please check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

    • Lobster Cottage offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

      • Hiking
      • Fishing
      • Tennis court
      • Canoeing
      • Mini golf
      • Windsurfing
      • Golf course (within 3 km)
      • Beachfront
      • Beach
      • Horse riding

    • Yes, Lobster Cottage is popular with guests booking family stays.

    • Lobster Cottage can accommodate the following group size:

      • 7 guests

      For more detailed information, please check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

    • Check-in at Lobster Cottage is from 15:00, and check-out is until 10:30.

    • Yes, there are options at this property that have a terrace. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at Lobster Cottage on this page.

    • Lobster Cottage is 450 yards from the centre of Ventnor. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • The prices at Lobster Cottage may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.