Reviews for Grove Cottage | Upfront Reviews

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Review submitted on Tue, 09 Sep 2025

3.5

out of 5

Cleanliness

3.0

Comfort

3.0

Condition

3.0

Location

5.0

Value

4.0

Customer
Service

3.0

We have visited Gove Cottage for about 10years now each summer. In the last year or two we have been a little disappointed with the Garden, which used to be lovely, but is now a little not loved. However the cottage remains comfortable, and is very convenient foe everyting within the town, and the parking space is a real bonus. We will continue to visit as often as we can.

Would you return?
yes we do

Guest from Northampton stayed at Grove Cottage for 10 nights in August 2025

Stayed in Grove Cottage for our honeymoon.

Review submitted on Sat, 30 Aug 2025

4.7

out of 5

Cleanliness

4.0

Comfort

5.0

Condition

4.0

Location

5.0

Value

5.0

Customer
Service

5.0

The location of Grove Cottage gave us access to the town of Yarmouth. We were only a couple of minutes walk from the bus station and harbour. The Cottage although very oldy worldy was very comfortable.

The crockery reminded me of my childhood as my parents used to have the same plates with the exact pattern.

My wife and I would stay there again.

Would you return?
Yes

Barry from TBC stayed at Grove Cottage for 7 nights in August 2025

Lovely Cottage

Review submitted on Sat, 16 Aug 2025

5.0

out of 5

Cleanliness

5.0

Comfort

5.0

Condition

5.0

Location

5.0

Value

5.0

Customer
Service

5.0

Lovely cottage in a great location. Located on top of all the shops, restaurants, pubs and ferry in Yarmouth…. everything was only a minutes walk away. Off road parking was a great added bonus. Excellent communication from the agents and owner.

Would you return?
Yes

Alexander from Ongar stayed at Grove Cottage for 7 nights in August 2025

grove cottage

Review submitted on Thu, 22 Aug 2024

5.0

out of 5

Cleanliness

5.0

Comfort

5.0

Condition

5.0

Location

5.0

Value

5.0

Customer
Service

5.0

Off street parking ,pleasant garden near to shops and restaurants a clean comfortable cosy cottage what more could you possibly want, Ah ! just one more thing the Isle of Wight of course.

Would you return?
again and again which we have

Jennifer from Twickenham stayed at Grove Cottage for 7 nights in August 2024

We keep coming back

Review submitted on Thu, 22 Aug 2024

5.0

out of 5

Cleanliness

5.0

Comfort

5.0

Condition

5.0

Location

5.0

Value

5.0

Customer
Service

5.0

This was our fifth stay in the cottage.
I've looked back and found our review from our first stay in September 2019 and I still agree with everything I wrote then.
Grove Cottage gem of a find with the bonus of it's own parking. It's perfect for the two of us and our dog loves the safe, walled garden. Everything is in easy walking distance.
Like many old properties the stairs are steep and the landing is unusual. The bathroom is accessed through the main bedroom but there is a downstairs cloakroom. Some furniture has been replaced and the new chairs are really comfortable.
Will we return again? Definitely.

Would you return?
Oh yes

JOAN from Bridgwater stayed at Grove Cottage for 7 nights in August 2024

Great cottage

Review submitted on Thu, 08 Aug 2024

4.7

out of 5

Cleanliness

4.0

Comfort

5.0

Condition

5.0

Location

5.0

Value

4.0

Customer
Service

5.0

The house was perfect for us, 2 minutes walk from ferry, shops, pubs and restaurants.
Comfortable settee and chairs in the living room. Small kitchen with everything you will need for your holiday.
Comfortable king size bed with table lamps including usb a and c ports (very useful).
Large bathroom upstairs and a toilet downstairs.
The weather was very hot but the thick walls of this period property kept it cool inside.
There is a nice garden which catches the sun most of the day.
Communications from Island Holidays was excellent.
We bought a week bus pass for £30 to get around because the buses are excellent and run on time.
Definitely recommend this property.

Would you return?
Yes

Ian from Carnforth stayed at Grove Cottage for 7 nights in July 2024

Just the job

Review submitted on Mon, 01 Jul 2024

5.0

out of 5

Cleanliness

5.0

Comfort

5.0

Condition

5.0

Location

5.0

Value

5.0

Customer
Service

5.0

The cottage is very nice with a great location, lovely garden and very comfortable. A little quirky here and there which just adds to the charm. One minor issue is that the TV aerial needs looking at as some tv channels were missing. We left our car in the drive all week and explored the island by bus, boat and on foot.

Would you return?
Yes

Guest from Norwich stayed at Grove Cottage for 7 nights in June 2024

Cute little cottage

Review submitted on Thu, 13 Jun 2024

4.5

out of 5

Cleanliness

5.0

Comfort

5.0

Condition

4.0

Location

5.0

Value

3.0

Customer
Service

5.0

Grove Cottage has bags of atmosphere and character. The room sizes are small and the stairs are very steep. Not a problem for us but our elderly Greyhound struggled. It was a delight to be so close to the town area and even better having parking. However, the parking space was compact and made worse by having what appeared to be two pointless raised planting areas that protruded into the space. Not a problem for a precise driver but could lead to body damage for the less confident.
The garden was large with adequate seating but the grass was a bit threadbear.
The kitchen is very small and can only effectively accommodate one person at a time unless you are very patient.
That said, apart from the planters I would not change anything as the character and charm would be lost.
Clearing the rubbish was a bit of a pain and the recycling we collected had no receptacle in the car park over the road, which was confusing.
I was surprised to not have access to BBC channels on the TV
For location alone I would stay again one day

Would you return?
Yes

Neil from SIDMOUTH stayed at Grove Cottage for 7 nights in May 2024

As a couple in

Review submitted on Thu, 30 May 2024

4.0

out of 5

Cleanliness

5.0

Comfort

3.0

Condition

3.0

Location

5.0

Value

3.0

Customer
Service

5.0

Excellent location, parking difficult, garden needs attention. Stairs landing dodgy for elderly. Bathroom in strange place. No milk on arrival and only one dinner tray.

Would you return?
No

Geoffrey from FERNDOWN stayed at Grove Cottage for 7 nights in May 2024

Early year break

Review submitted on Sun, 07 Apr 2024

4.5

out of 5

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

Ian from tba stayed at Grove Cottage for 7 nights in March 2024

Our Christmas and New Year at Grove Cottage.

Review submitted on Thu, 11 Jan 2024

5.0

out of 5

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

Emma from stayed at Grove Cottage for 11 nights in December 2023

Another lovely stay at Grove Cottage

Review submitted on Thu, 21 Sep 2023

4.0

out of 5

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

Patricia from Northampton stayed at Grove Cottage for 10 nights in September 2023

Grove Cottage 2023

Review submitted on Sun, 27 Aug 2023

5.0

out of 5

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 .

Jennifer from Twickenham stayed at Grove Cottage for 7 nights in August 2023

Grove Cottage

Review submitted on Thu, 10 Aug 2023

3.8

out of 5

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.

Angela from Southend-on-sea stayed at Grove Cottage for 14 nights in July 2023

Coronation week at Grove cottage

Review submitted on Thu, 25 May 2023

5.0

out of 5

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.

Christopher from SEVENOAKS stayed at Grove Cottage for 7 nights in May 2023

Relaxing stay

Review submitted on Thu, 08 Sep 2022

4.8

out of 5

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.

Margaret from Southampton stayed at Grove Cottage for 7 nights in August 2022

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

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.

Helen from NORTHAMPTON stayed at Grove Cottage for 7 nights in August 2022

lovely cottage in a wonderful position.

Review submitted on Thu, 01 Sep 2022

5.0

out of 5

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.

Richard from Boldre stayed at Grove Cottage for 7 nights in August 2022

Grove Cottage

Review submitted on Thu, 18 Aug 2022

4.7

out of 5

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.

Angela from Southend-on-sea stayed at Grove Cottage for 14 nights in July 2022

Grove Cottage, Yarmouth May 2022

Review submitted on Thu, 16 Jun 2022

4.3

out of 5

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.

Patrick from Southampton stayed at Grove Cottage for 7 nights in May 2022

Grove Cottage

Review submitted on Sat, 21 May 2022

5.0

out of 5

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.

Christopher from SEVENOAKS stayed at Grove Cottage for 7 nights in May 2022

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

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!

Katherine from tbc stayed at Grove Cottage for 7 nights in April 2022

Repeat Performance

Review submitted on Mon, 13 Sep 2021

4.8

out of 5

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.

Joan from Bridgwater stayed at Grove Cottage for 7 nights in September 2021

Some areas need attention

Review submitted on Sun, 15 Aug 2021

3.8

out of 5

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.

Kelvin from Walmer Deal stayed at Grove Cottage for 7 nights in August 2021

Another great week

Review submitted on Mon, 21 Sep 2020

4.7

out of 5

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!!!

Ian from Huddersfield stayed at Grove Cottage for 7 nights in September 2020

We had a wonderful time in the lovely Grove Cottage.

Review submitted on Sun, 30 Aug 2020

5.0

out of 5

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.

Richard from Boldre stayed at Grove Cottage for 7 nights in August 2020

Quirky

Review submitted on Sun, 23 Aug 2020

4.7

out of 5

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.

Stephen from Radstock stayed at Grove Cottage for 7 nights in August 2020

Grove Cottage

Review submitted on Sun, 16 Aug 2020

4.2

out of 5

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

Angela from Southend-on-sea stayed at Grove Cottage for 7 nights in July 2020

Grove Cottage

Review submitted on Tue, 15 Oct 2019

4.3

out of 5

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

Barbara from Chandlersford, Eastleigh stayed at Grove Cottage for 7 nights in October 2019

Quirky treasure

Review submitted on Mon, 09 Sep 2019

4.5

out of 5

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.

Joan from Bridgwater stayed at Grove Cottage for 7 nights in August 2019

Flaming June 2019!

Review submitted on Sun, 16 Jun 2019

4.2

out of 5

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.

Ann from St Albans stayed at Grove Cottage for 8 nights in June 2019

a good holiday

Review submitted on Sun, 26 May 2019

4.5

out of 5

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.

Leonora from Ruardean stayed at Grove Cottage for 7 nights in May 2019

Lovely cottage in brilliant location

Review submitted on Mon, 06 May 2019

4.2

out of 5

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

Bob from Marlborough stayed at Grove Cottage for 7 nights in April 2019

Enjoyable autumn break at lovely Grove Cottage....

Review submitted on Thu, 08 Nov 2018

3.8

out of 5

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.

Ann from St Albans stayed at Grove Cottage for 4 nights in November 2018

Lovely Grove Cottage

Review submitted on Mon, 24 Sep 2018

4.5

out of 5

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.

Christine from Abingdon stayed at Grove Cottage for 14 nights in September 2018

Grove cottage

Review submitted on Mon, 17 Sep 2018

3.8

out of 5

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.

Vivien from Ryde stayed at Grove Cottage for 5 nights in September 2018

perfect , suited all our needs

Review submitted on Mon, 20 Aug 2018

5.0

out of 5

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.

Jennifer from Twickenham stayed at Grove Cottage for 7 nights in July 2018