Grebe Cottage Bonchurch Isle of Wight . Idyllic setting.

Ventnor, England
$229 avg/night Minimum Stay 3 Nights
Bed 2

Bed

Bath 1

Bath

Home Cottage

Property Type

Sleep 4

Max Sleeps

Night 3 nights

Min Stay



An idyllic retreat in the heart of one of the Isle of Wight's prettiest villages, Grebe Cottage was completely renovated in early 2014 and now offers a stylish holiday experience. The cottage is directly opposite the famous Bonchurch Pond, and a short walk from the quiet sandy beach at Monks Bay. The excellent Bonchurch Inn is within walking distance, and for a wider choice of amenities the charming seaside resort of Ventnor is a 15-20 minute walk. The property is set back from the roadand presents a very pretty frontage. A generous entrance hall with hanging space leads to the comfortable main lounge, stylishly decorated, with Smart TV and audio systems and a pretty open fireplace. A separate dining room is furnished in old pine. The kitchen is newly fitted in a white Shaker style, with gas hob, electric oven, microwave, fridge, freezer, dishwasher and Nespresso machine. Off the kitchen is a sun porch, ideal for morning coffee, and a utility room with washing machine and downstairs WC. There is an enclosed terraced garden to the rear of the property with outside dining facilities. Upstairs, the master bedroom enjoys excellent views of the pond and has a king size double bed. The second bedroom has two single beds that can be zipped together (please advise at time of booking). The spacious luxury bathroom, newly renovated, has a powerful shower, corner bath, bidet and under floor heating. Grebe Cottage has been expertly renovated by Distinctive Designs of Ventnor, and is decorated in subtle colours from the Zoffany range.

The South Wight is very special. Slightly removed from the main tourist beaches, the Ventnor Undercliff enjoys a Mediterranean microclimate. Exotic plants can grow -you will find an international collection in Ventnor Botanic Gardens, Ventnor was developed in Victorian times as a fashionable seaside resort, and there is much fine seaside architecture. After suffering a period of decline during the 1960s and 70s it is now resurgent, and enjoys a thriving arts scene, quirky shops, and provides the full seaside experience in an uncrowded environment.The Undercliff nestles beneath St Boniface Down, which offers excellent down land walking with fabulous sea and rural views.

Bonchurch is one of the Island's prettiest villages. Mostly constructed of the local stone and dating from medieval times, it was developed from about 1800 as a retreat for the wealthy, with large houses, villas and cottages, artfully positioned in generous gardens. The famous Pond is a natural feature that was developed in Victorian times into the wonderful village centrepiece it is today. The village is close to but sheltered from the sea, and enjoys sandy and quiet beaches. A stay in Bonchurch is lovely at any time of year. There is always something to do, from watching the ducklings on the pond in early summer to the fabulous autumn colours to dramatic coastal walks in winter.

The property has FREE Wifi.

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Feature Features

  • PETS

    Pet Friendly
  • DINING

    Dining Table
  • SAFETY

    Carbon Monoxide Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Carbon Monoxide Detector On The Property) Smoke Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Smoke Detector On The Property)
  • BEDROOM

    2 Bedrooms Bed Sheets Provided
  • KITCHEN

    Coffee/tea Maker Cookware/dishes/utensils Dishwasher Freezer Microwave Oven Refrigerator Spices Stovetop
  • LAUNDRY

    Laundry Facilities Washing Machine And Dryer
  • PARKING

    Car Recommended Onsite Parking
  • INTERNET

    Free WiFi
  • OUTDOORS

    Garden Patio
  • BATHROOMS

    1.5 Bathrooms Bathtub Or Shower Bidet Hair Dryer Soap Towels Provided
  • LANGS SPOKEN

    English French
  • THINGS TO DO

    Fishing Nearby Hiking Nearby Hiking/biking Trails Nearby Mountain Biking Nearby Mountain Climbing Nearby Power Boating Nearby Swimming Nearby Wildlife And Game Walks Nearby Windsurfing Nearby
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    Books DVD Player Games Video Library Smart TV
  • LIVING SPACES

    Dining Room Fireplace Living Room
  • CLIMATE CONTROL

    Heating
  • FAMILY FRIENDLY

    Children's Games Highchair Stair Gate Travel Crib
  • LOCATION HIGHLIGHTS

    In A Rural Location In A Village Near The Bay Near The Sea
  • SERVICES AND CONVENIENCES

    Iron/ironing Board
  • SUITABILITY/ACCESSIBILITY

    Handrails In Stairways If You Have Requests For Specific Accessibility Needs, Please Contact The Property Using The Information On The Reservation Confirmation Received After Booking. No Elevators Smoke-free Property

CheckIn Check-in : 04:00 PM CheckOut Check-out : 10:00 AM
No Wheelchair No smoking No pets Children allowed
Occupancy Max occupancy : 4

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Review Review

  • John H.

    Submitted Sep 26, 2025

    Stayed Sep 22, 2025

    Everything was provided for a comfortable and enjoyable stay.

  • Jenny M.

    Submitted Sep 2, 2025

    Stayed Aug 23, 2025

    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!

  • Scott D.

    Submitted Aug 15, 2025

    Stayed Aug 1, 2025

    Lovely cottage set in a picturesque area. We all loved it.

  • Margaret H.

    Submitted Aug 2, 2025

    Stayed Jul 29, 2025

    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

  • Paul H.

    Submitted Jul 14, 2025

    Stayed Jul 11, 2025

    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!

  • Maria S.

    Submitted Jun 23, 2025

    Stayed Jun 19, 2025

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

  • Steve E.

    Submitted Jun 12, 2025

    Stayed Jun 9, 2025

    Beautiful cottage, matched by the location. Highly recommended.

  • Emily S.

    Submitted May 13, 2025

    Stayed May 8, 2025

    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!

  • Katharine C.

    Submitted Apr 27, 2025

    Stayed Apr 18, 2025

    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!

  • Matthew J.

    Submitted Sep 30, 2024

    Stayed Sep 23, 2024

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

  • Jean M.

    Submitted Sep 21, 2024

    Stayed Sep 16, 2024

    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.

  • Stef B.

    Submitted Sep 5, 2024

    Stayed Sep 1, 2024

    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.

  • Bamboo L.

    Submitted Sep 3, 2024

    Stayed Aug 24, 2024

    Brilliant holiday again thank you for keeping Grebe Cottage a lovely place to stay we loved it. Will be back x

  • Jane H.

    Submitted Aug 27, 2024

    Stayed Aug 17, 2024

    Fantastic acc

  • Maria S.

    Submitted Jun 24, 2024

    Stayed Jun 20, 2024

    3rd year we have rented this cottage for our trip to the festival. Brilliant as always .

  • Gary W.

    Submitted Jun 24, 2024

    Stayed Jun 17, 2024

    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.

  • Lucy P.

    Submitted Jun 13, 2024

    Stayed Jun 8, 2024

    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!

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