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Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Pet-friendly
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

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Ventnor, England
  • Place, Isle of Wight Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Appuldurcombe House
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Isle of Wight Owl and Falconry Centre
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Airport, Southampton (SOU)
    ‪105 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Garden

About this property

The Gate House Retreat

Summary:

A ground floor, detached cottage based close to Wroxall on the Isle of Wight and sleeping two people in one bedroom.



The Space:

The Gate House is a characterful, single storey property close to the Isle of Wight village of Wroxall. It provides a king-size bedroom and a bathroom and can sleep two people. The interior also comes with a kitchen and a living/dining room with a woodburning stove. To the outside there is off road parking and 300 acres of surrounding woodland. The Gate House is a cosy retreat for couples wanting to explore this wonderful island. Electric heating, woodburning stove. Electric hob, microwave, fridge. TV with Freeview, WIFI, DVD, selection of books, games and DVDs. Fuel, power and starter pack for stove inc. in rent. Bed linen and towels inc. in rent. Travel cot available (please bring own cot linen). Ample off road parking. 300 acres of public parkland surrounding property. One well-behaved dog welcome. Sorry, no smoking. Shop and pub 15 mins walk. Note: This property can be booked with The Retrreat 960237 and The Coach House 960233 to accommodate 11 people



The Neighborhood:

This village is two miles from the coast on the Isle of Wight, Wroxall has a gastropub and a shop. It also offers a Donkey Sanctuary and the historic Appuldurcombe House. Ventnor is short drive away and offers a range of amenities, botanical gardens and a beach. The island is 25 miles wide, you can easily visit the Isle of Wight AONB and the Hamstead Heritage Coast.

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House Rules

Check in after 5:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 9:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

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 indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Ventnor

Ventnor is home to this holiday home. Appuldurcombe House and Shanklin Old Village are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Ventnor Park and Pirates Cove Adventure Golf. Isle of Wight Owl and Falconry Centre and Isle of Wight Donkey Sanctuary are also worth visiting. Take the opportunity to explore the area for outdoor excitement like cycling.
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Ventnor, England

What's nearby

  • Isle of Wight Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Appuldurcombe House - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Isle of Wight Owl and Falconry Centre - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Isle of Wight Donkey Sanctuary - 4 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Gunwharf Quays - 60 min drive - 29.2 km

Getting around

  • Shanklin Station - 16 min drive
  • Southampton (SOU) - 111 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Loaph - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪White Horse Inn - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪The Spyglass Inn - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Ocean View Fish & Chips - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Plantation Room Café - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Gate House Retreat pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at The Gate House Retreat?

As of 6 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Gate House Retreat on 18 Aug 2026 start from AU$420, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at The Gate House Retreat?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at The Gate House Retreat?

Check-in begins at 5:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Gate House Retreat?

Checkout is at 9:00 AM.

Where is The Gate House Retreat located?

Situated in Ventnor, this holiday home is steps away from Appuldurcombe House and Isle of Wight Owl and Falconry Centre. Isle of Wight Donkey Sanctuary and Isle of Wight Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

8.0

Very good

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8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

8.0/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Gary F.

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

Just what the Doctor ordered

We need a base for a weeks holiday to give us time to explore the island and the gatehouse did just that set in teriffic ground with true room to breath
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

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