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Grove Cottage

Grove Cottage

4.5
out of 5
Ratings from 28 reviews
100% of guests
recommend
Cleanliness
4.3
Comfort
4.3
Condition
4.2
Location
4.9
Value
4.6
Customer
Service
4.6

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Grove Cottage is ideally located in the heart of the picturesque village of Yarmouth, this semi-detached holiday cottage provides the perfect base from which to explore this beautiful island.

Early year break

Review submitted on Sun, 07 Apr 2024
4.5
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
4.0
Condition
4.0
Location
5.0
Value
4.0
Customer
Service
5.0
We have stayed at grove cottage a number of times. Each time we have found it a comfortable place to stay. The updates have all enhanced the cottage. We normally come September but this year tried March, whilst the weather wasn’t great it is still an excellent base for exploring the island and very handy for the ferry! Always feels like home.

Would you return?
Of course





Our Christmas and New Year at Grove Cottage.

Review submitted on Thu, 11 Jan 2024
5.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
We had a great Christmas holiday at Grove cottage. It was really cozy and warm. It was also really festive with decorations all around the house. Grove Cottage is compact but very comfortable. The bedrooms are spacious. As is the bathroom. The sitting room is warm and inviting. The kitchen is authentic and well equipped. We would love to come back in summer and make use of the outdoor space.

Would you return?
Yes





Another lovely stay at Grove Cottage

Review submitted on Thu, 21 Sep 2023
4.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
4.0
Comfort
4.0
Condition
4.0
Location
4.0
Value
4.0
Customer
Service
4.0
We have visited Grove Cottage for many years now, and continue to enjoy all our time staying there. The Cottage is clean, tidy, and very comfortable.

Would you return?
we do annually





Grove Cottage 2023

Review submitted on Sun, 27 Aug 2023
5.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
We have already booked Grove Cottage for next year it ticks all the boxes for us garden, parking, in the center of Yarmouth a little cottage with a lovely cosy feel to it .



Grove Cottage

Review submitted on Thu, 10 Aug 2023
3.8
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
3.0
Comfort
3.0
Condition
3.0
Location
5.0
Value
4.0
Customer
Service
5.0
This was our 3rd stay at Grove Cottage, the cottage is old and quirky, based very conveniently for the pubs and restaurants in Yarmouth, there are plenty to choose from.
We had a couple of issues but these are being resolved and the owner has said that the furniture in the lounge will be replaced and we will hopefully return once the issues are addressed. The bed is probably the most comfortable holiday bed we have slept in. The garden is a peaceful haven to enjoy a meal or drink in.



Coronation week at Grove cottage

Review submitted on Thu, 25 May 2023
5.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
Our second holiday at Grove Cottage and will probably seek to make it a third next year .....
We find the accommodation ideal as a couple requiring 2 bedrooms and imagine it would also suit a young family, at ease with the fine furniture .It is in an ideal location within Yarmouth and for exploring some of the best features of the Isle of Wight.
The off road parking is a definite bonus, but may be worth making the point that our Ford Fiesta just about fills up the space available.



Relaxing stay

Review submitted on Thu, 08 Sep 2022
4.8
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
4.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
Nostalgic comfortable cottage which was well equipped and spotlessly clean throughout. Very pretty garden which was fully enclosed for my little dog. Short walk to shops and excellent choice of eateries. Wonderful walks from doorstep. Only negative point was the very steep stairs had only one handrail and narrow landing from bedrooms had to be taken with care.



Island Holiday Homes replied more than 1 year ago
We are so pleased that you had an enjoyable stay. We hope to welcome you back again in the future. We recommend for the best rates to book direct with Island Holiday Homes on 01983 866455. We can also save you money on the ferry crossing too!

A perfect holiday cottage

Review submitted on Thu, 01 Sep 2022
3.8
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
4.0
Comfort
4.0
Condition
3.0
Location
4.0
Value
4.0
Customer
Service
4.0
Yarmouth is a busy, lovely ferry town and Grove Cottage provides a haven within walking distance to the high street.
Having a parking space at the property is a real bonus and the garden is lovely for sitting in.




lovely cottage in a wonderful position.

Review submitted on Thu, 01 Sep 2022
5.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
This was our third stay and we used to own a cottage in the High street of Yarmouth. As a member of the Royal Solent Yacht club this was a very convenient location. The cottage is charming, well equipped and comfortable. The condition was good as maintained by Leanne who provided us with a few essentials.
Would like to return again next year.



Grove Cottage

Review submitted on Thu, 18 Aug 2022
4.7
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
4.0
Condition
4.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
This little cottage is so full of charm, it is quirky and we love staying there. The garden is lovely to sit in and full of birds. The bed is one of the most comfortable holiday beds we have ever had. The cottage is situated within a few seconds walk of centre of Yarmouth, where there are plenty of pubs and cafes and a tea room. The off street parking is an added bonus. This is our second stay at Grove Cottage and we have already booked for next year.



Grove Cottage, Yarmouth May 2022

Review submitted on Thu, 16 Jun 2022
4.3
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
3.0
Condition
4.0
Location
5.0
Value
4.0
Customer
Service
5.0
Really nice Character Cottage, full of really nice original features.
Location is excellent, small but perfectly adequate mature garden.
Car parking at side of property is good but is not really suitable for big cars.
Sleeps 4 just about, a really great base for exploring.
Beds are comfy, everyone had a great time. Local cafe's/pubs are great.
Good value for money in the current inflated pricing environment.




Grove Cottage

Review submitted on Sat, 21 May 2022
5.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
A very comfortable and cosy cottage, with a delightful garden, ideally located in an attractive town.



Island Holiday Homes replied more than 1 year ago
We are pleased you enjoyed the lovely Grove Cottage, we would love to welcome you back. Book direct with Island Holiday Homes for the best rates and also discounted ferry travel.

We loved our stay at cozy Grove Cottage

Review submitted on Thu, 28 Apr 2022
5.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
Thank you for providing everything we needed for a comfortable stay. The big sunny garden was a treat!



Repeat Performance

Review submitted on Mon, 13 Sep 2021
4.8
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
4.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
This is our second visit to this lovely quirky cottage. It's perfect for the two of us and our dog loves the walled garden where she can play to her hearts content.
Why is it quirky? The original stone floor is still in evidence in places. The kitchen is small but has more pots and pans than you can shake a stick at. The huge bathroom is off the main bedroom, but there is a loo downstairs.
Like most old properties the central stairs are quite steep.
Will we be back again, oh yes.



Some areas need attention

Review submitted on Sun, 15 Aug 2021
3.8
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
3.0
Comfort
4.0
Condition
3.0
Location
5.0
Value
4.0
Customer
Service
4.0
Needs a thorough clean. lots of cobwebs in kitchen and behind downstairs furniture. some areas need updating; eg kitchen units. The cottage itself is lovely and in a superb location.



Another great week

Review submitted on Mon, 21 Sep 2020
4.7
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
4.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
4.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
We booked this cottage for the second time after missing out last year due to it's popularity. The cottage is in an ideal location for the local shops and a number of public houses. Clean and comfortable with a good sized garden for our dog. Garden not at it's best like previously but due to the pandemic it is understandable. Good off street paring for our large estate car was great but you should always reverse in rather than drive in as you do get cars coming down the main street into Yarmouth. All facilities in good working order and we found no problems with anything in the house. We had a really great holiday, even seeing Red Squirrels in Mill Copse on most days. Would recommend this cottage but not too much as we will be booking it again and don't want you all to book before us!!!



We had a wonderful time in the lovely Grove Cottage.

Review submitted on Sun, 30 Aug 2020
5.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
We were sailing in the annual Folkboat regatta at the Royal Solent Yacht Club. We love Grove Cottage and look forward to coming back next year. A peaceful haven with a charming garden. All you could want from a small cottage. The location for us was perfect. We used to own a cottage in the high street so know Yarmouth well.



Quirky

Review submitted on Sun, 23 Aug 2020
4.7
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
4.0
Condition
4.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
Very quirky cottage but don’t let that put you off. The property had a large enclosed garden so the dog was happy. It’s also in a great location and it came with parking which is a big bonus in Yarmouth.



Grove Cottage

Review submitted on Sun, 16 Aug 2020
4.2
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
3.0
Comfort
3.0
Condition
4.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
The cottage is wonderfully quirky, in a brilliant location, the garden is peaceful and serene. The bed is one of the most comfortable holiday beds we have slept in. The added bonus is parking in the front. We had a couple of issues but they were resolved quickly by the management company.
Would definitely stay again



Grove Cottage

Review submitted on Tue, 15 Oct 2019
4.3
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
4.0
Comfort
4.0
Condition
4.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
4.0
Not the first time I’ve stayed here. It’s always been very comfortable and location is great. The first time was in 1999.

Barbara Sherman



Quirky treasure

Review submitted on Mon, 09 Sep 2019
4.5
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
4.0
Comfort
4.0
Condition
4.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
This was a gem of a find. It's a quirky cottage with a secure, walled garden and it's own parking space.
The kitchen is small but well equipped. The two downstairs rooms were furnished with some lovely old furniture, it won't be to everybody's taste but it was ours.
The stairs are steep but this is quite common in local properties. A large bathroom is accessed through the main bedroom, the second bedroom has two single beds. There is the bonus of a downstairs cloakroom.
The cottage is advertised as being suitable for up to four people but personally I think it would feel over crowded.
Would we stay there again? Just try to stop us.



Flaming June 2019!

Review submitted on Sun, 16 Jun 2019
4.2
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
3.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
4.0
Location
5.0
Value
4.0
Customer
Service
4.0
This was our third stay at Grove Cottage and our first summertime visit - what a shame the weather didn't realise this! However, the constant rain and unseasonably low temperatures just served to confirm what a great place the cottage is.

We were able to use the beautiful back garden on a couple of days. It faces east, so catches the morning sun, we hope to be able to enjoy an al fresco breakfast there on a future visit - fingers crossed!

Since our previous visits last winter the rather knackered double bed has been replaced with a very comfortable king size one and new bedding. An enormous improvement and much appreciated. The kitchen roller blind had also been replaced and new basin taps fitted in the bathroom.

The cottage is small but perfectly formed, cosy, comfortable and everything works. The parking space to the front of the cottage is a huge benefit. The description/photos on the Island Holiday Homes website are accurate - the only 'watch outs' are the small landing at the head of the stairs and the fact that the only bathroom is off bedroom 1. It's probably our favourite holiday accommodation in Yarmouth and we're looking forward to our next holiday at Grove Cottage.



a good holiday

Review submitted on Sun, 26 May 2019
4.5
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
4.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
3.0
The cottage suited us perfectly, we were aware from the description that it was an old property, we liked the quirkiness of it and felt very at home there. We travelled by public transport and the location was ideal being so close to the ferry terminal, shops and buses. It was good being able to sit in the mature, colourful garden for meals or to relax at the end of a day spent walking and exploring.



Lovely cottage in brilliant location

Review submitted on Mon, 06 May 2019
4.2
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
4.0
Comfort
4.0
Condition
4.0
Location
5.0
Value
4.0
Customer
Service
4.0
We really enjoyed our stay here for a week. The cottage is comfortable, excellently located in the heart of Yarmouth with fabulous landscapes and activities all around. We prefer to stick close to nature and walk [fantastic surroundings] but there is far more to do here than anyone can possibly achieve in a week, from morning coffee and/or breakfast at Off the Rails, located less than 5 minutes away alongside the beautiful wetlands, to Tennyson Down and Freshwater Bay just down the road.

We were comfortable and loved being in the heart of the town. All in all an excellent venue and location



Enjoyable autumn break at lovely Grove Cottage....

Review submitted on Thu, 08 Nov 2018
3.8
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
3.0
Comfort
4.0
Condition
3.0
Location
5.0
Value
4.0
Customer
Service
4.0
We booked Grove Cottage for a 4 night break in November. We'd not stayed in the house before, but it proved to be a very good choice. We thought the cottage was delightful, with a great feel and good value for money. We have already booked our next visit and hope to return in the summer to take advantage of the super garden.

Good points:
- Very well kitted out.
- Comfortable, period style, furnishings.
- Lots of storage space
- Off road parking - a rarity in the centre of Yarmouth.
- Plumbing, hot water & heating all good - can sometimes be a bit of issue in holiday rentals.
- Beautiful private garden, must be a great space in the warmer weather.
- Twin beds comfortable (double not)

Things to bear in mind:
- Plenty big enough for 2 adults + 2 children, but would be a bit cosy for 4 adults.
- The only bathroom (tired but functional) is off the double bedroom....but there is a separate downstairs loo.
- There is no proper landing at the top of the stairs just a step either side into the 2 bedrooms - you need to pay attention where you tread when coming out of the bedrooms
- Although the kitchen is very well equipped it is small, so keep meals simple

The not-so-good / improvement opportunities
- The double bed wooden frame needs attention...loud squeaks every time you turn over. Doesn't make for a great night's sleep. - Or even better, replace the current double with a 5' wide bed. If a platform type base were to be used there is just enough space and would greatly improve things. 4' 6" beds feel VERY small.
- Could do with a thorough clean over the quiet season. Lots of corner cobwebs, fluff under beds, in corners etc.




Lovely Grove Cottage

Review submitted on Mon, 24 Sep 2018
4.5
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
4.0
Condition
4.0
Location
5.0
Value
4.0
Customer
Service
5.0
A delightful, quirky, old cottage in an ideal location close to the harbour and the shops. Pretty little garden and parking, a great advantage. Cottage is well equipped. Huge bathroom and roomy accommodation throughout. Recommended.



Grove cottage

Review submitted on Mon, 17 Sep 2018
3.8
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
3.0
Comfort
4.0
Condition
3.0
Location
5.0
Value
4.0
Customer
Service
4.0
A lovely quaint cottage, very comfortable. In an excellent location in the centre of Yarmouth. A lovely private garden.



perfect , suited all our needs

Review submitted on Mon, 20 Aug 2018
5.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
Near ferry, shops, buses, off street parking, large garden what more could you want .
Loved it's quaintness, a times past feel , must return.