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A perfect retreat for a quiet week away
Finish off the day by watching a good film with your feet up
A tranquil twin bedroom
The double room now has twin beds which can be pushed together
A lovely serene location
Spacious twin bedroom for a good night's sleep
Sit around the table to enjoy a nice meal together
Enjoy the beautiful gardens
1 / 8  A perfect retreat for a quiet week away
2 / 8  Finish off the day by watching a good film with your feet up
3 / 8  A tranquil twin bedroom
4 / 8  The double room now has twin beds which can be pushed together
5 / 8  A lovely serene location
6 / 8  Spacious twin bedroom for a good night's sleep
7 / 8  Sit around the table to enjoy a nice meal together
8 / 8  Enjoy the beautiful gardens

Puckaster Cottage

Niton Undercliff, Isle of Wight
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Sleeps 6
Bedrooms 3
Bathrooms 1
Change Fri
No Dogs
3
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Internet access
Pub nearby
Shop nearby
Beach within easy reach
Family friendly
Parking on site / nearby
Towels for hire
Travel cot available
Highchair available
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At a glance

  • Located at Niton Undercliff by the coast with beach and St Catherine's lighthouse within walking distance
  • Surrounded by several acres of stunning private gardens
  • Situated on the grounds of a country house whose former guests include Prince Phillip
Overview
Property code: IC099

Approached via a long driveway from the quaint village of Niton Undercliff on the south coast of the island, this cottage is located on one side of a large courtyard, detached from the main house. This peaceful property, built of Island stone, dates back to the 1800's and is surrounded by several acres of private garden, with lush lawns rolling down towards the sea, offering spectacular views. This area is a haven for keen walkers, with a short walk to the coastal path which extends to The Needles. It’s great for spotting wildlife as there’s an abundance on this part of the island. There are wonderful welcoming pubs in Niton which serve home cooked meals. A short car drive away is the sandy beach of Ventnor, and many smaller beaches and coves within easy reach.

This cottage has been decorated and furnished with care and attention to detail throughout, offering an aesthetic that cleverly fuses countryside and coastal styles. Many original features have been retained, including the flagstone floor in the hall, which you’ll notice as you step into the house. There’s a large lounge with windows overlooking the courtyard and TV/DVD - a perfect spot to unwind after a busy day exploring. We regret it is not possible to use the wood burner in the lounge. The open-plan kitchen/diner is equipped with an electric cooker, microwave, fridge/freezer, dishwasher and washing machine. The Aga is only for use in the colder winter months. There’s also a large dining table with ample space for the whole party. It has three charming bedrooms for a good night’s sleep, plus there’s a bathroom with a shower, and a separate WC. 

Step out onto the terrace from the main bedroom and enjoy the views across the courtyard to the gardens and sea. Guests can also follow a path through the gorgeous larger gardens of the main house to secluded spots, including a place where children can run around and play games. (Please be aware that there are two ponds in the gardens, so children need close supervision). Off-road parking is available for two cars - one in the garage and another in the adjoining courtyard.

  • 3 bedrooms - 1 double, 2 twin
  • 1 bathroom with shower, 1 separate WC
  • Electric cooker, microwave, fridge/freezer, dishwasher and washing machine
  • Off-road parking for 2 cars
  • Cot and highchair available upon request
  • Beach, shops and pub within walking distance
  • TV/DVD in lounge
  • Please note there is a handrail on steps leading from the courtyard to the cottage. There are also steps leading from the halls to reception rooms and bedrooms within the cottage. For more information please contact us.
  • The wood burner is for ornamental purposes only; we regret it cannot be used
  • The Aga is for use only in the colder winter months 
  • There is no mobile phone signal at the property
  • Arrival: 15:30 onwards
  • Departure: before 10:00, unless otherwise stated in your arrival details
  • Sorry, no dogs allowed
  • There is an Accidental Damage Deposit of £250 when booking at this property, however this may be waived for £30. 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 13 guest ratings

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Reviewed by Keith, 13th September 2024

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Reviewed by Rod, 30th August 2024

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Secluded, exclusive, beautiful grounds, great host and wonderful beds. Sad to leave, see you May 25

Reviewed by Nicholas, 23rd August 2024

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A nice little cottage with good parking and an ideal location to explore the island. The kitchen could do with updating but is functional. If you are not great with steps this might not be the property for you.

Reviewed by Jens, 16th August 2024

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an oasis of quiet, plenty of space to relax, each bedroom well separated from the others. wonderful beds. charming landlord. walking distance to st catherine's bay, centrally located on south coast within easy driving distance to compton bay and sandown.

Reviewed by Thomas, 26th July 2024

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The cottage was lovely and spacious but the star of this stay was the wonderful grounds and location. Thank you for having us.

Reviewed by David, 5th July 2024

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The cottage was general exactly as we expected for a property of that age.and it was a lovely place to stay in. There were tradesmen in every day we were there carrying out work in the main house and on the odd days we stayed in the constant saws and tool noise was a little disappointing but we also understand that these things need to be done and Read morethe tradesmen only carried the work out during respectful hours. No noise before 9am and none after 5pm. Hide

Reviewed by Alison, 7th June 2024

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The location is quiet and peaceful yet there are two pubs, a seaside restaurant and a grocers within walking distance. The grounds are a special feature of this property. Our grandchildren loved playing in and exploring the extensive gardens. The owner was friendly and helpful.

Reviewed by Camay, 17th May 2024

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Not suitable for children as could fall through broken walls and half finished building to ground 20 feet below. Beware uneven steps. Kitchen very poorly equipped. Beds excellent, location great and gardens are superb. An idiosyncratic property with interesting heritage bur really does need some updating. Owner very jolly and pleasant lady.

Reviewed by Paul, 7th April 2024

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We had a lovely stay here, beautiful house and grounds. Unfortunately upon arrival the third bedroom wasnt ready, there were 5 of us and the house was only made up for 2. We contacted the owner who unlocked the bedroom for us but the beds were not made up. We also paid extra for towels which were not supplied. The owner did rectify this for us.

Reviewed by Angela, 22nd September 2023

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Lovely location, very quiet and secluded. A good base for exploring the IOW. It would very much benefit from a second W.C especially if it were at full capacity (sleeps 6). The main bedroom would also benefit from a king size bed rather than the small double it currently has as this is a lovely spacious room and the kitchen suffers from damp, whichRead more is such a shame as the cottage is in a great location and has a wonderful pub within walking distance which we would highly recommend. Hide

Reviewed by Philip, 8th September 2023

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Reviewed by Ian, 1st September 2023

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Excellent week at Puckaster Cottage, superb location that is secluded, quiet and relaxing. Walk around gardens was beautiful and relaxing. Cottage was well equipped and comfortable with the exception of kitchen which was damp and cold during a very warm and sunny week.

Reviewed by Susan, 19th May 2023

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Peace and tranquility. Great home.

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