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5 Star, Cosy, characterful thatch cottage in a designated area of natural beauty

Family-friendly holiday home in Newport

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Rear garden with folding doors onto patio
Front of the house
Front garden
Patio space in rear garden
Private drive with parking for 2 cars

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill

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  • Place, Mottistone Gardens
  • Place, Southampton Cruise Terminal
  • Place, Gunwharf Quays
  • Airport, Southampton (SOU)

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Frequently asked questions

Is 5 Star, Cosy, characterful thatch cottage in a designated area of natural beauty pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 9 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at 5 Star, Cosy, characterful thatch cottage in a designated area of natural beauty?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 5 Star, Cosy, characterful thatch cottage in a designated area of natural beauty?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is 5 Star, Cosy, characterful thatch cottage in a designated area of natural beauty located?

This family-friendly Newport holiday home is located by the sea, within 3 mi (5 km) of Dinosaur Expeditions Conservation and Palaeoart Centre, Chessell Pottery Barns and Brook Beach. Butterfly Paragliding and Compton Beach are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 29 out of 33 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 33 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 33 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 33 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 33 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Jane W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Communication was exceptional- thank you. The house is beautiful and is in a lovely friendly village. The house was equipped with almost everything we could possibly need for our week stay. I hope to be back soon.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ashley

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
The cottage is amazing, facilities, cleanliness, location are faultless. Communication from host is great and will be looking to book up for a future stay soon
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Linda S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Absolutely beautiful Cottage

Very tastefully decorated, extremely comfortable beds, everything we needed, beautiful cottage garden with stream running through. Lovely village with shop, tea room and pub within walking distance. A great stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anne D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful house and garden

Lovely property.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sarah B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Home from home

The property was fantastic, beautiful house and gardens with everything you could need. The two double beds were exceptionally comfortable and the addition of the games room was a great extra. The garden was secure for dogs and was a great space to sit in the evenings.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

James P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely cottage

Much more than what we expected. The games room was a fantastic feature. Had everything we needed for a relaxing break
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Pamela T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect break

Very pretty cottage and gardens, beautifully clean and comfortable - one of the best holiday homes we’ve stayed in. Nice area, quiet location but a good local shop, cafe and pub within walking distance and most of the island’s attractions easily accessible. Helpful information from the host.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

kristina k.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely cottage in beautiful quiet surroundings

Lovely place, great for kids who lives the play room (as did the grown-ups!) and the garden. Very quiet surroundings and especially the living room was super-comfy and I would love to enjoy it on a cold rainy winter night. Access to property was very easy and straightforward. Would recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Katy H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful house

We had a wonderful stay, and Phillipa was so accommodating when we finished our challenge later then expected, allowing us to stay an extra hour after checkout. The house was immaculate and clean and will recommend to our family and friends. Thank you.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wendy P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fabulous

Lovely thatched cottage in a little village with a good local pub within walking distance and a charming tearoom. The garden is a lovely place to sit and listen to the stream and birds whilst sipping a glass of wine. Truly relaxing
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andrew W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Home from home

Lovely, well appointed property. Good communication with host. The small games room was well used as was the smart TV. Very well insulated, not draughty. High quality beds and furnishings. I was slightly concerned by the oil boiler in the downstairs utility room just off the kitchen which also contains a downstairs toilet. When the boiler was on it gave off some fumes which I found unpleasant and I wasn't used to. The room isn't well ventilated and I didn't want the fumes in the kitchen or downstairs sitting room. Solved by opening the outside door. Only gripe about this lovely property.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Sarah G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The cottage was a lovely place to stay for a few days with one of the best equipped kitchens weve seen. The lounge and bed were very comfortable. Our only issue was with the bathroom. The walk in corner shower is very small and if you are a bit bigger than average ( which we are!) you will struggle with it. There is a hand held shower in the bath but its a roll top bath which we find very difficult to get in and out of. However, that said I would thoroughly recommend the cottage and the village of Brighstone.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A lovely property as listed but with many extras like umbrellas, thermos flasks, beach mats and more
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katy M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We are just home from a wonderful week on the Isle of Wight and Moorlands was the ideal base for exploring the island. Cosy yet spacious, the house itself is bursting with character, and the garden is beautiful. Our children spent many happy mornings playing outside and we loved sitting by the stream reading our books in the evening. The beds were incredibly comfortable, and there were countless (modern and traditional!) forms of entertainment available. Communication was brilliant with our hosts and they went out of their way to make the stay special and comfortable for us, even inviting us to enjoy a late check out on a departure date which was very kind.The village of Brighstone is also wonderful, with a great pub, village shop and two lovely cafes a short walk from the house. We were absolutely spoilt for choice and couldn't have asked for a more picturesque and convenient location. It acted as a perfect central base to visit the Isle of Wight's beautiful beaches and many family attractions.Thank you for a fabulous stay - we can't wait to return!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul And Carla N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful Cottage

Well equipped, clean property in a lovely location. Comfy sofas and bed
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was excellent in every way, and not least the beautiful cottage, very well appointed and especially the beautiful garden and surrounding area. It exceeded our expectations in every way.I would suggest that you need to have one simple upright chair in each bedroom to help with putting on socks and shoes.Thank you very much for a wonderful stay
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Tim W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely place - so good we came back a few months later!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Dorinda B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Grandchildren enjoyed the garden and playroom.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication

Better than expected

Photos don't do it justice beautiful house and garden
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charlotte H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely thatched cottage

We had a lovely stay here. The cottage is beautifully done up with a great private garden. It’s walking distance to the local amenities and not far from the coast. Would recommend it.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Clive S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Short break

This was our first time on the Isle of Wight and we enjoyed it very much. Nowhere was over busy and everybody we met was very friendly. The cottage was perfect for us and in a good location and the enclosed garden was great for our dog. The local shop and pub was only a nice flat walk away.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Velda F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic stay

What a fantastic cottage! It has everything you need to make your stay super relaxing and memorable. A great location too. Brighstone is a great village complete with village shop and pub. Stayed here with teens and a dog and the games room and beautiful garden kept everyone happy. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Claire P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Charming

A very pretty, well maintained and equipped cottage with gorgeous garden - completely dog proof. We had a lovely stay and would hope to return. An additional shower room would be a welcome addition.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sophie L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect location to explore IoW

Lovely property, which despite being on a main road was in a very peaceful location. What a delight to have only the noise of the stream coming in at night to lull you to sleep! The property was well equipped and had everything we needed for 2 adults, a 14 month old and a dog. Great little village and only 35 mins leisurely stroll to the coast. An ideal location for exploring the IoW. So great to have Mottistone Gardens only 5 mins drive, who allow you to take your dog to walk the grounds. Great communication pre stay from the host, who was most helpful with some questions I had. A couple of very minor practical items missing (bin in bathroom and a large knife in the kitchen) would have been useful but otherwise a fantastic stay. Would highly recommend and would happily stay again.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michelle S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fun times on the Isle of Wight

This cottage was perfect for our get away, nicely located in a quiet village and fairly central to attractions, 40 mins max travel time. Cottage was clean and tidy, nice little touches such as games, tv & various chargers etc Felt like a home from home Checking in was easy as Phillipa had already sent the instructions weeks prior to our visit, check out was just as easy We would definitely use this cottage again if we returned to the island We had good weather, but phillipa has provided plenty to do in the cottage if bad weather. There is a pool table that becomes air hockey or table tennis, lots of other traditional games along with an x box (we didn’t use this so can’t comment on it but it’s there) We have nothing bad to say about the cottage, it’s as described and excellent value for money
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023
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