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Wyllin Cot

Wyllin Cot

4.3
out of 5
Ratings from 15 reviews
87% of guests
recommend
Cleanliness
4.4
Comfort
3.9
Condition
4.1
Location
4.7
Value
3.9
Customer
Service
4.9

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A delightful and quirky 18th century fisherman’s cottage nestled in the heart of Glen Wyllin Village

Lovely Cottage & Garden

Review submitted on Wed, 20 Mar 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 found the modernised cottage very comfortable.
Modern kitchen was easy to use
Nice shower room
Large bath in the comfortable bedroom
What a find with the garden
Lovely place for a short break




Definitely reccommend

Review submitted on Mon, 18 Mar 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
the cottage is very comfy, clean, well equipped and cosy.
Would high recommend staying here, it’s a unique little gem where you can switch off from the world and kick back & relax



Mini break

Review submitted on Fri, 23 Feb 2024
4.3
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
4.0
Comfort
4.0
Condition
4.0
Location
5.0
Value
4.0
Customer
Service
5.0
Relaxing stay in a great location. The cottage has loads of cute decorative touches, the log burner was cosy, and the bath was lovely and deep. Would stay again - maybe in the summer next time to make full use of the fabulous garden.



Back from n time - with home comforts!

Review submitted on Tue, 03 Oct 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
Lovely little cottage, beautifully and sympathetically decorated with traditional and up cycled furniture and clever touches of home. Load of hot water, cosy and warm with quirky features such as the bath in the bedroom! Suited us perfectly, but if anybody has mobility issues or is over 6ft the bath/bedroom could be a problem, but this is clearly stated on the booking info.



Very quaint

Review submitted on Sat, 19 Aug 2023
4.3
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
4.0
Comfort
4.0
Condition
4.0
Location
5.0
Value
4.0
Customer
Service
5.0
Took a while to adjust to the size of the cottage but that is all part of the fun staying in an old cottage.
Overall we had a good time and would come again.



An enjoyable quirky trip

Review submitted on Mon, 24 Jul 2023
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 stayed for 5 days at Wyllin Cot. The location of the property, of only a five minute walk to Glen Wyllin beach was excellent to exercise our dog. The property is close to The Mitre pub for a drink, however they were not serving food, which was a shame. There is also a local convenience store in walking distance. Kirk Michael has easy access to public transport to all the islands towns. From previous reviews and the sales literature we were advised the cottage was small and quirky and it lived up to it. The owner has made great use of space in a small property but we have to agree it was a challenge. With the toilet downstairs but the bath being upstairs this proved awkward. The bath is also small and high sided. The kitchen has the oven inside a cupboard and the hob on a trolley. Also watch your head on the low beams. Overall an enjoyable stay on the island.



Not all it could be!

Review submitted on Wed, 21 Jun 2023
3.2
out of 5
Guest doesn't recommend this property
Cleanliness
3.0
Comfort
3.0
Condition
3.0
Location
4.0
Value
2.0
Customer
Service
4.0
When my wife and I arrived at Wyllin Cot it became obvious that, especially in the downstairs living accommodation there were some rather odd arrangements.
For a start, there was no table and chairs for use with meals. We were given instead, two foot square side tables! The bath (no shower) was in the bedroom and was just about big enough for use if you had your knees up around your chin! The bedroom had its own issues in the form of headroom as a result of a very low beam over the bed, which, if you failed to remember in the dark, resulted in a thump on the head.
There were other things, which, given the cost of the accommodation could have been improved without denting the owners profit margin greatly!!!
On the positive front, the property was in a good location for the races and Kirkmichael village (one pub!) and the garden, whilst across the road, was pleasant. We would not return to this property given our experiences there.



Lovely small cottage, ideal for two. Perfect base to explore the island from.

Review submitted on Mon, 29 May 2023
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
Quirky is right. The cooking arrangements are a little odd but fine for our weeks stay. If you can't manage steps, this isn't for you as the stairs are steep, and getting into and out of the bath requires a stool ! Having said that, would we return.. yes, most definitely, we loved our stay ❤️.



Lovely Escape, but Boiler Woes

Review submitted on Sun, 09 Apr 2023
4.3
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
3.0
Condition
3.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
We had a great time at the lovely cottage, but unfortunately the heating and hot water went out multiple times. Called Island Escapes who quickly put me in touch with the maintenance team who walked me through how to fix myself (he had covid). Easy fix, but had to do this three more times myself throughout the stay as the pressure kept dropping and we had no heat or hot water. If this was resolved, it would have been 5’s across the board.



Island Escapes Team replied more than 1 year ago
We are so glad you enjoyed your stay at Wyllin Cot and thank you for your feedback. We are very sorry you had heating and hot water issues during your time there, these issues at the property are currently being addressed. Thank you for being so understanding and for your cooperation. Aside from this, we are very glad you liked the property. We would very much look forward to welcoming you back again in the future. Thank you for your review, and for choosing Island Escapes!

Cosy cottage close to a bus stop

Review submitted on Thu, 29 Dec 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
We had a very enjoyable winter stay at this cottage, which made a good base for exploring the Island on the bus network (there is a stop on the main road, quite nearby). The cottage itself is small but cosy and we enjoyed the log burner and comfortable bathtub. There was a problem with the boiler while we were staying which was resolved with excellent service from Island Escapes.



Island Escapes Team replied more than 1 year ago
We are so glad you enjoyed your stay at Wyllin Cot. We are glad you were happy with our service. We look forward to welcoming you back again in the future, thank you for choosing Island Escapes.

Incredibly Cosy Cottage

Review submitted on Sat, 05 Nov 2022
4.7
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
4.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
4.0
Customer
Service
5.0
What a gorgeous little cottage! Although the weather was against us, the cottage was so cosy to come back to after a day of adventures, the log burner had us toasty warm and comfortable in minutes! Wyllin Cott provided everything we could possibly need, the kitchen was well equipped, from potato peeler to coffee pod machine and the use of space was ingenious. We found the bedroom to be very comfortable, we took our 6 year old too who slept like a log in his little bed and particularly loved playing the board games provided in front of the fire while the wind was howling outside. We popped over to the lovely garden in our wellies and can imagine it would be gorgeous in the summer. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and have already recommended it to lots of people. Thanks for having us!



Quirky cottage - enjoyable stay

Review submitted on Mon, 05 Sep 2022
4.2
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
4.0
Comfort
4.0
Condition
4.0
Location
5.0
Value
3.0
Customer
Service
5.0
Quirky cottage which makes maximum use of limited space.
Best way is to go with it - we did and thoroughly enjoyed our stay.
It won’t be for everyone, especially those with limited mobility or if you enjoy a long shower - only option is sitting in the bath to wash.



Island Escapes Team replied more than 1 year ago
We are so glad you enjoyed your stay at Wyllin Cot, it is such a lovely and quirky little cottage. We very much hope to welcome you back again in the future. Thank you for your review, and for choosing Island Escapes!

Unfortunately we only stayed two nights out of the four

Review submitted on Mon, 15 Aug 2022
2.5
out of 5
Guest doesn't recommend this property
Cleanliness
3.0
Comfort
1.0
Condition
2.0
Location
3.0
Value
1.0
Customer
Service
5.0
Sadly the cottage was not for us and we only stayed for the first two, out of four nights.
We rarely give negative reviews, and would be happy if you decided not to publish this one. As we do appreciate the effort of the cottage owners, that have clearly put their heart into this little place. We also appreciated the response from Island Escapes in helping us get the hot water working.
The bed was low and really uncomfortable for two people.
The downstairs toilet and washing facilities was problematic.
It was cold and damp (though the heating does work very well and maybe as a Winter ‘cosy cottage’ it works).
The outdoor space was unusable ……. We went for a look at the summerhouse, as we hoped to invite our Grandchildren over for a picnic. The ground is covered in stinging nettles and the path down to it overgrown, with quite a few big brambles.



Quirky but very nicely presented

Review submitted on Mon, 15 Aug 2022
4.2
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
4.0
Condition
5.0
Location
4.0
Value
3.0
Customer
Service
4.0
Wyllin Cot is smaller than expected but the owners have been very clever in maximising space in a very tasteful way. High quality fixtures, fittings and decor add to the enjoyment of the cottage. The cottage will not suit everyone as highlighted in the provided information because of the tight spaces but we loved it because of the character and decor.



Extended Weekend at Wyllin Cottage

Review submitted on Tue, 09 Aug 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
A quirky little cottage, perfect for any couple seeking a weekend break/ few days break in a lovely quiet location within easy walking distance of Kirk Michael Village, Glen Wyllin beach and surrounding countryside. The allocated parking area is tight (but manageable) for a medium sized SUV car, located facing out of the cottage diagonally to the left off the narrow access road. We really enjoyed our short stay and would readily recommend the cottage to any active couple.