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Gurnard Cottage, St Catherine's Lighthouse in Niton, the Isle of Wight.
Cottage in Ventnor with kitchen
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3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 51 sq m
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Undercliffe, Ventnor
- Place, Isle of Wight Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty1 min walk
- Place, St. Catherine's Lighthouse3 min walk
- Place, St Catherine's Lookout12 min walk
- Airport, Southampton (SOU)101 min drive
Rooms & beds
3 bedrooms (sleeps 5)
Ground floor: Double bedroom
1 Double Bed
Ground floor: Single bedroom
1 Single Bed
Ground Floor: Twin bedroom
2 Single Beds
1 bathroom
Ground Floor: Bathroom
Bathtub or shower · Toilet
Spaces
Kitchen
Garden
About this property
Gurnard Cottage, St Catherine's Lighthouse in Niton, the Isle of Wight.
This is the end cottage to the east on the St Catherine's Lighthouse site and offers accommodation for five guests. It features an entrance hall, sitting room, dining room, fully fitted kitchen, bathroom, double bedroom, twin bedroom and a single bedroom.
Outside, there is a fully enclosed and private courtyard with a shared open grassed area.
St Catherine's Lighthouse is situated just outside the hamlet of Niton, approximately 10 minutes' drive from the popular coastal resort of Ventnor, the southernmost point of the Isle of Wight.
The site comprises a terrace of three self-catering, former lighthouse keepers' cottages, Landward Cottage sleeping 4 guests, Gurnard Cottage sleeping five guests and Penda Cottage sleeping five guests.
There is an excellent real ale pub a 10-minute walk up the hill, The Buddle Smugglers Inn.
Additional Information:
Up to two well-behaved dogs are welcome (small additional charge). The ferries welcome dogs in the passenger lounges in dedicated areas and provide water bowls.
There is no fog signal at this lighthouse site.
A travel cot and highchair are available on request.
Please Note:
Due to the location of the property, television reception is often intermittent or lost.
Very limited mobile signal. A landline telephone is provided for UK and non-premium numbers only.
You may unload next to Penda Cottage (nearest to parking area) but please remember to park to the rear of the cottage to respect the privacy and views of others. Parking to the rear can also be accessed via the back door and through your private courtyard.
Guests are reminded they are renting a heritage building, therefore certain features such as steps, stairs and floor levels may not comply with that of a modern building. As such, we would advise guests to acquaint themselves with the premises on arrival and exercise caution accordingly.
Guests should be aware that the lighthouses and equipment need regular and sometimes emergency maintenance. Therefore visits by maintenance staff may occur at any time during the year. However, staff will do their best to ensure guest privacy at all times.
Access roads to the lighthouse site are narrow with limited passing places and, dependent on the season and site, there is the possibility of overhanging vegetation due to cutting restrictions during bird breeding seasons or other environmental reasons.
A barbecue is not provided, however guests are welcome to bring their own, subject to adhering to the safety precautions set out in the arrival information.
Sorry, no fireworks, drones or remote controlled flying equipment are permitted.
Sorry, charging of electric cars is not permitted.
Given the remote locations of our cottages the Wi-Fi speed and availability cannot be guaranteed at this site The service offered is for light browsing and occasional use, services such as streaming and gaming may not be possible owing to the speeds obtainable.
Outside, there is a fully enclosed and private courtyard with a shared open grassed area.
St Catherine's Lighthouse is situated just outside the hamlet of Niton, approximately 10 minutes' drive from the popular coastal resort of Ventnor, the southernmost point of the Isle of Wight.
The site comprises a terrace of three self-catering, former lighthouse keepers' cottages, Landward Cottage sleeping 4 guests, Gurnard Cottage sleeping five guests and Penda Cottage sleeping five guests.
There is an excellent real ale pub a 10-minute walk up the hill, The Buddle Smugglers Inn.
Additional Information:
Up to two well-behaved dogs are welcome (small additional charge). The ferries welcome dogs in the passenger lounges in dedicated areas and provide water bowls.
There is no fog signal at this lighthouse site.
A travel cot and highchair are available on request.
Please Note:
Due to the location of the property, television reception is often intermittent or lost.
Very limited mobile signal. A landline telephone is provided for UK and non-premium numbers only.
You may unload next to Penda Cottage (nearest to parking area) but please remember to park to the rear of the cottage to respect the privacy and views of others. Parking to the rear can also be accessed via the back door and through your private courtyard.
Guests are reminded they are renting a heritage building, therefore certain features such as steps, stairs and floor levels may not comply with that of a modern building. As such, we would advise guests to acquaint themselves with the premises on arrival and exercise caution accordingly.
Guests should be aware that the lighthouses and equipment need regular and sometimes emergency maintenance. Therefore visits by maintenance staff may occur at any time during the year. However, staff will do their best to ensure guest privacy at all times.
Access roads to the lighthouse site are narrow with limited passing places and, dependent on the season and site, there is the possibility of overhanging vegetation due to cutting restrictions during bird breeding seasons or other environmental reasons.
A barbecue is not provided, however guests are welcome to bring their own, subject to adhering to the safety precautions set out in the arrival information.
Sorry, no fireworks, drones or remote controlled flying equipment are permitted.
Sorry, charging of electric cars is not permitted.
Given the remote locations of our cottages the Wi-Fi speed and availability cannot be guaranteed at this site The service offered is for light browsing and occasional use, services such as streaming and gaming may not be possible owing to the speeds obtainable.
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Outdoor space
Ocean view
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House Rules
Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
Pets allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Important information
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Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
About the area
Ventnor
Located in Ventnor, this cottage is near the beach. Isle of Wight Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and Robin Hill Country Park reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Blackgang Chine and Butterfly Paragliding. Island Clay Breaks and Oceanblue Sea Charters are also worth visiting. Take the opportunity to explore the area for outdoor excitement like cycling and other activities like birdwatching.

Undercliffe, Ventnor
What's nearby
- Isle of Wight Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
- St. Catherine's Lighthouse - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
- St Catherine's Lookout - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
- Hoy Monument - 6 min drive - 3.7 km
- Blackgang Chine - 7 min drive - 4.7 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- The White Lion - 3 min drive
- Wight Mouse Inn - 7 min drive
- The Buddle Inn - 10 min walk
- Ocean View Fish & Chips - 9 min drive
- White Horse Inn - 6 min drive
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About the host
Hosted by Rural Retreats Holidays Ltd
Languages:
English
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