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Grebe Cottage Bonchurch Isle of Wight . Idyllic setting.

Family-friendly cottage in Ventnor

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Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen

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Ventnor, ENG
  • Place, Ventnor Beach
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Shanklin Old Village
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Shanklin Beach
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Airport, Southampton (SOU)
    ‪80 min drive‬

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Frequently asked questions

Is Grebe Cottage Bonchurch Isle of Wight . Idyllic setting. pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at Grebe Cottage Bonchurch Isle of Wight . Idyllic setting.?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Grebe Cottage Bonchurch Isle of Wight . Idyllic setting.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Grebe Cottage Bonchurch Isle of Wight . Idyllic setting.?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Grebe Cottage Bonchurch Isle of Wight . Idyllic setting. located?

This family-friendly Ventnor cottage is located by the sea, within a 10-minute walk of Old St Boniface Church and Monks Bay Beach. Oceanblue Sea Charters and Ventnor Beach are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 72 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 72 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 72 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Maria S.

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

4th return to property

Lovely cottage in a beautiful location. This was our 4th visit and lovely as always .
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Brett W.

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

Lovely cottage

Great place and a great location
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Vivienne B.

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

Quaint Cottage

Peaceful few days in lovely quaint cottage opposite the village pond. The cottage was well equipped close to the beach and all amenities.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jane H.

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

Fantastic

Fantastic acc
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Margaret H.

Liked: Communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Check-in

Small but pleasant.

Childish, check in key withheld until dead on 1600. Kitchen had everything needed. Parking was a problem. Ended up parking up by the church A lot of free parking taken up with vehicles that dont and cant move. One dishwasher tablet left for three days. One toilet roll in each bathroom. Towels in two single bedroom leave a lot to be desired. Loved the rear court yard. The pond was delightful
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jean M.

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

Home from home.

We initially had a little hiccup which was sorted straight away by Ruth who was really helpful. The cottage had everything we needed, it was lovely in a great location not far from Ventnor town an ideal base to explore the area such as Freshwater bay, Steephill cove.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael D.

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

Always a pleasure

Nothing really lets it down. It has everything one could wish for.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Fiona N.

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

Fab stay in a great cottage

From the moment we walked through the door we felt at home. The cottage looks tiny from the front but opens up as you go in and was the perfect size for the 4 of us. 3 adults, one child and one dog. The cottage itself was very well equipped and with a lovely patio area out the back. We loved the location opposite the pond and a short walk to the beautiful dog friendly, Monks Bay. We also walked up the steep steps to Bonchurch Inn. Worth a visit, set around a beautiful courtyard and serving lovely Italian food. I would highly recommend a stay here and would love to return.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

John H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was provided for a comfortable and enjoyable stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Jenny M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is a lovely cottage that formed a great base for our holiday. We loved Bonchurch and the children enjoyed Ventor beach as well as nearby Shanklin. Just a couple of things to be aware of: there's no off road parking. This was fine for us, as we always found parking nearby. The cottage also has a washing machine, but as the weather wasn't great when we stayed, we really struggled to get anything to dry!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Scott D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely cottage set in a picturesque area. We all loved it.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Paul H.

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness
We stayed in this property for 3 nights. A nice area close walk to a beautiful beach and historic church. The property itself has lots of cobwebs everywhere. The shower cubicle is very small and very much in need of new clean seals as they are very dirty! There is a note in the kitchen recommending to use the water jug but the jug was half full with green slimy water, no way we could use it. On leaving, we stripped our beds as we always do out of courtesy… only to find that our bed ( main bedroom) has a mattress that is filthy!! Had we known it was in such a filthy state we wouldn’t have stayed here!!For this reason we absolutely do not recommend this property! Disgusting!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steve E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful cottage, matched by the location. Highly recommended.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emily S.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Idyllic Cottage

From the outside it looks small and it opens up into such a beautiful space. Great fun being by the pond and an easy walk into town. Would highly recommend the pottery at Bonchurch, there are some great examples in the house also!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katharine C.

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

Lovely stay

Very comfortable accommodations for our party of 4 adults. Our only complaint was that the shower is very small and cramped if you are an adult, but we did appreciate having an enclosed shower. Enjoyed the location, within walking distance of Ventnor's shops and quite excellent restaurants. Ruth was helpful and very easy to work with. Would stay again if we return to the Isle of Wight!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Matthew J.

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

Lovely cottage in a great location

Stayed for 4 nights and had a lovely time at the cottage!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stef B.

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

Lovely cottage, brilliant location

Cottage had everything you could need - kitchen was really well stocked beyond the basics, comfortable rooms throughout, good WiFi, really clean and everything was easy to use. The location is idyllic and a perfect base - the short walk to Ventnor, Monks Bay 5/10 mins walk away and the Bonchurch Inn meant that if you wanted a day without driving you could still get out and about. The pond opposite really added to the stay and interest with lots of wildlife visiting. All in all a fabulous place, would highly recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bamboo L.

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

Fantastic stay again

Brilliant holiday again thank you for keeping Grebe Cottage a lovely place to stay we loved it. Will be back x
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maria S.

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

Fab place

3rd year we have rented this cottage for our trip to the festival. Brilliant as always .
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gary W.

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

Lovely Cottage!

The property was as advertised and was extremely well cleaned, bright and spacious for the 4 of us and our cat! Communication with Rita was really good and reassuring. In all, we enjoyed all aspects of the cottage and would recommend it to friends and family.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lucy P.

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

Beautiful hideaway in a perfect location!

From the outset, this property appealed. Its location opposite Bonchurch Pond with its terrapins, heron, ducks and carp suggested it might be rather busy, but in mid-June, we had no problem with road noise at all. Parking was fine, though we did have to move the car away from the cottage between 9 am and 5 pm. As we were usually out or there was space further down the same road, this didn't present a problem. The cottage itself is beautifully appointed inside and out, was very clean and there were some lovely touches including a bottle of wine and a bar of chocolate. We would highly recommend Grebe Cottage and fully intend to return ourselves sometime!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lesley C.

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

Grebe Cottage, Bonchurch

Cosy little cottage. Beautiful location. Perfect for a couple.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

SImon H.

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

Half term break

Second time we have stayed there and would thoroughly recommend. Great location and property.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bamboo L.

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

A lovely fantastic place to spend a week

Lovely as always. We will be back
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Matthias E.

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

Nice stay at a lovely cottage

We had a very nice stay at this lovely cottage. Bonchurch is a beautiful village and a good starting point for hikes, walks to the beach or other trips. The only thing we missed as a family was a garden to relax or let the kids play. However, we used our time then for great trips instead.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2023
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