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View towards this pretty former milking parlour
Relax on the comfy sofa in front of the television
Charming home furnishings throughout
Enjoy meals together at the dining table
Characterful beams are a lovely feature
The kitchen with a door onto the walled garden
The double bedroom is so inviting after a day out exploring
A good night's sleep can be enjoyed here
A cosy single bedroom
With room to unpack and make yourself at home
Take a soak in a nice hot bath
Property details
The enclosed walled garden
Try al fresco dining
Sit back and look out for the red squirrels in the front garden
1 / 15  View towards this pretty former milking parlour
2 / 15  Relax on the comfy sofa in front of the television
3 / 15  Charming home furnishings throughout
4 / 15  Enjoy meals together at the dining table
5 / 15  Characterful beams are a lovely feature
6 / 15  The kitchen with a door onto the walled garden
7 / 15  The double bedroom is so inviting after a day out exploring
8 / 15  A good night's sleep can be enjoyed here
9 / 15  A cosy single bedroom
10 / 15  With room to unpack and make yourself at home
11 / 15  Take a soak in a nice hot bath
12 / 15  Property details
13 / 15  The enclosed walled garden
14 / 15  Try al fresco dining
15 / 15  Sit back and look out for the red squirrels in the front garden

Milk Parlour Cottage

Godshill, Isle of Wight
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Sleeps 3
Bedrooms 2
Bathrooms 1
Change Sat
Dogs allowed 2
4
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Downstairs bedroom
Downstairs bathroom
Complex of properties
Enclosed garden / patio
Internet access
Pub nearby
Shop nearby
Beach within easy reach
Romantic
Family friendly
Parking on site / nearby
Towels for hire
Travel cot available
Highchair available
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At a glance

  • This lovely cottage is ideally situated for exploring the centre of the Isle of Wight
  • Just a short drive from wonderful sandy beaches
  • Ideal for nature-lovers, horse riders, keen walkers and cyclists
  • Larger parties may wish to book alongside neighbouring The Hayloft Cottage - Godshill which sleeps an additional 3 guests
Overview
Property code: IC085

This delightful cottage lies less than a mile from the picturesque village of Godshill, with its pretty thatched cottages, restaurants and tea shops. The popular market town of Newport, with its wide variety of shops and its medieval castle is a short drive away, and the glorious sandy beaches of the delightful seaside resorts of Sandown, Shanklin and Ventnor are only a little further afield. The cottage is located near the centre of the Isle of Wight making it ideal for accessing most parts of the island, and there are many fantastic walks and cycle routes to enjoy. Nearby places to visit include Ventnor Botanic Garden and Osborne House – the island home of Queen Victoria.

This beautiful and comfortable cottage, formerly a farm building, is built from Island stone and is thought to date back to the 1700s, and adjoins another property. On entering this lovely single-level cottage, you will find yourself in the pretty and welcoming lounge/diner, which is a delightful space to unwind in, complete with plenty of comfy seating and Smart TV. You will also find a charming dining area. Heading into the stylishly designed kitchen you will find it fully equipped with an electric oven and hob, microwave and a fridge with an ice compartment. Exploring further you will find two cosy bedrooms. There’s one double room and a single room. You will also find a bathroom complete with a walk-in shower and a WC. A washing machine, tumble dryer and freezer are housed in a nearby utility room, use of which is shared with visitors in the adjoining cottage.

Stepping outside you will find a charming, small walled garden, with patio at the rear of the cottage, and there’s also an attractive fenced garden at the front with a small lawn, shrubs and bird table. Red squirrels and a variety of birds are frequent visitors,Garden furniture is provided so you can enjoy meals al fresco. Parking is available for two cars beside the cottage, also nearby you have a riding school which is within one mile of the property

  • 2 bedrooms – 1 double, 1 single
  • 1 bathroom with walk in shower
  • Electric oven and hob, microwave and fridge with ice compartment
  • Washing machine, tumble dryer and freezer in shared utility room. The tumble dryer is charged at 50p per half an hour on a meter.
  • Smart TV in lounge
  • Patio garden with furniture
  • Parking for 2 cars
  • Wi-Fi included - due to the location this can be intermittent
  • Towels available to hire - please request at the time of booking
  • Godshill is 3/4 mile away. Newport 6 miles
  • Public house within 1 mile. General stores ¾ mile
  • Riding school within 1 mile of the property
  • Larger parties may wish to book alongside neighbouring The Hayloft Cottage - Godshill which sleeps an additional 3 guests
  • Access to the cottage is along a lane which can be uneven in places
  • Arrival: 14:30 onwards
  • Departure: before 10:00, unless otherwise stated in your arrival details
  • 2 dogs allowed. Dogs are charged at £20 each per full or part week
  • There is an Accidental Damage Deposit of £150 when booking at this property, however this may be waived for £20. We’ll provide more details about this when booking your holiday.

Adam Baker

This property joined our collection in 2018 and is managed by Adam.

Reviews

From guests that have stayed at the property.

Based on 31 guest ratings

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Reviewed by Michael, 7th September 2024

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Reviewed by Ros, 31st August 2024

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We would recommend this cottage whole heartedly. A brilliant quiet place to stay, which is of a high standard and very comfortable. Our dogs were very happy and safe staying here, too.

Reviewed by Robert, 17th August 2024

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2nd visit to the property. Ideal location for travel to anywhere on the island. Abundance of wildlife, including red squirrel sightings which was very welcome. Generally very quiet location, with the occasional noise from the businesses on-site. Property description and photo currently stipulates a bath tub, however the bathroom has been updated wiRead moreth a standalone shower only. Good equipment at the property. Would stay again. Hide

Reviewed by Clare, 10th August 2024

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Lovely cottage with a secure garden perfect for my dog.

Reviewed by Michael, 27th July 2024

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Very well appointed and in a good location. Good contained courtyard for dogs

Reviewed by William, 6th July 2024

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Without question we would go again. Dog accommodation was excellent.

Reviewed by David, 22nd June 2024

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Reviewed by Jan, 15th June 2024

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A lovely homely cottage. A very well equipped kitchen with everything you would need. And the bed was so comfy. The enclosed garden was perfect for our dog to wander safely. Great location on the outskirts of the quaint village of Godshill. Highly recommend staying at this cottage.

Reviewed by Linda, 1st June 2024

Lovely setting . Secure courtyard and pretty front garden for dogs. Only downside for us was the hard pillows. If you like a soft pillow take one with you.

Reviewed by Farida, 11th May 2024

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Lovely cottage, very pretty surroundings and in a perfect location to visit the island. Well equipped , clean and comfortable. Dog friendly with enclosed garden area at the front and secure private enclosed courtyard at the back. Highly recommend and hope to visit again.

Reviewed by Ann, 27th April 2024

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Super cottage -comfortable, well appointed with great decor and everything you need and more. Great location. Lovely courtyard, but sadly the wet weather prevented us using. Downsides -main bedroom is fine but not much space and no space for luggage unless put in wardrobe. Modern kitchen is good though small, no dishwasher and little worktop space Read morefor food prep (so eat out, youre on holiday!). Would definitely stay again, but maybe in the Hayloft cottage which has more space/larger kitchen. Hide

Reviewed by Sonia, 20th April 2024

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Absolutely gorgeous cottage, also had property next door for in-laws, comfortable, well decorated, perfect base for exploring the island. Owner is next door if needed and very helpful.

Reviewed by Kenneth, 30th December 2023

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Reviewed by Stephen, 14th October 2023

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This was a lovely cosy cottage, beautifully furnished. Ideal location with beautiful views to the front and a safe enclosed courtyard at the back. There was a bridle path to take our dog first thing in the morning and the cottage was ideally situated to visit all over the island. Lovely experience with a very friendly owner.

Reviewed by Kerry, 7th October 2023

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A really comfortable stay. Nice and clean and very comfortable bed. Kitchen is small and well equipped and there is use of a laundry room. Lovely, sunny enclosed front garden and back patio. Roads are quite busy but there is a bridal path walk to local pub (Chequers). Car needed for other pubs, nothing is too far away though. Farm shop is really goRead moreod and Co-op is near too. Hide

Reviewed by Ronald, 30th September 2023

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Cottage is clean and comfortable. Internet connection is poor. Refrigerator is too small. Good parking facility and good size rear courtyard. The cottage really needs better sound proof double or triple glazing because of noisy gravel driveway being used by frequent visitors to industrial premises on the site very close by. The driveway access for Read moreother industrial premises is very close to this cottage. Hide

Reviewed by Carl, 16th September 2023

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The property was clean and comfortable, we had a great time and visited the beach most days! lots to do in the area and the shops and restaurants were all good.

Reviewed by Peter, 2nd September 2023

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A lovely cottage in a quiet location near to everything. Everything you need for your holiday stay

Reviewed by Dean, 26th August 2023

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Lovely clean cottage and great for dogs. Location ideal as a base to explore the Island. Definitely recommend Chequers Inn for food which is very close to the cottage. Owners were helpful and responsive if we needed help with anything.

Reviewed by Kathryn, 29th July 2023

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Stunning cottage in a fantastic location. We loved the interior. Lots of character. Friendly hosts. Would happily revisit. Have already recommended to a friend who is visiting the Isle of Wight soon.

Reviewed by Graham, 1st July 2023

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Reviewed by Andy, 17th June 2023

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Whilst cottage very clean and tidy we had issues with the kitchen being so small but main issue was the shower head facing permanently outwards with water pressure so strong it frequently flooded the floor and toilet.

Reviewed by Linda, 10th June 2023

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The cottage was very nice. Had everything we needed. Beds very clean and comfortable. Great closed in garden for the dogs back and front. Couldn't find any faults other than a extra chair outside.

Reviewed by Christian, 30th April 2023

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We really enjoyed our stay in this lovely little cottage. With it being all on one level, it was perfect for our little adventurous 2 year old to safely run about. The secure private courtyard at the back was also very handy, especially if you have dogs. The whole cottage was comfortable and we didn't have any issues with anything not working. If yRead moreou're looking to stay somewhere in the central part of the island, then this cottage in a very chilled and quiet village is perfect. Hide

Reviewed by Richard, 22nd April 2023

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Clean, comfortable and very well equipped, in a quiet and secluded position. And The Chequers Inn is within easy walking distance along the footpath.. Highly recommended.

Reviewed by Peter, 15th April 2023

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Beautifully equipped and decorated cottage. Highly recommended. Many thanks for your attention to detail and the welcoming bottle of wine.

Reviewed by Rob, 8th April 2023

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Thank you so much. It was perfect. We were neighbours with the rest of our family in the cottage next door and it worked very well. The cottages were very comfortable and well equipped. The enclosed areas were a helpful safeguard for our dogs, before walks up the green hollow way. The location is beautifullu central for all Isle of Wight exploratioRead moren and the Chequers Inn pub is just a walk away. Hide

Reviewed by Kenneth, 7th January 2023

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The property was very nice and the owners had left a bottle of wine for us, which was a very nice touch.

Reviewed by Marilyn, 5th November 2022

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Love this cottage can highly recommend it for a good stay on the IOW. Very comfortable and homely. Dogs loved it too.

Reviewed by Richard, 15th October 2022

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This was our second visit to Milk Parlour Cottage and we have already booked another for next Spring! Comfortable, clean and well appointed, it meets all our needs. And with two great pubs about five minutes drive away ( one can be reached on foot in lighter evenings) who could ask for more?

Reviewed by Hilary, 3rd October 2022

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This is a well situated inland cottage, an easy car journey to coastal walks and beaches. Easy access to inland walks too. A good pub/restaurant 15 mins walk, 5 mins drive away. Clean and very comfortable, it had everything I required for my short stay.

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Photos
View towards this pretty former milking parlour
Relax on the comfy sofa in front of the television
Charming home furnishings throughout
Enjoy meals together at the dining table
Characterful beams are a lovely feature
The kitchen with a door onto the walled garden
The double bedroom is so inviting after a day out exploring
A good night's sleep can be enjoyed here
A cosy single bedroom
With room to unpack and make yourself at home
Take a soak in a nice hot bath
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