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  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • Min stay varies
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Key information

  • 100% refund within 24 hours after booking. See Policies & House Rules
  • Not suitable for children
  • Pet friendly
  • Private garden

From the owner

Fossill Cottage is a one bedroom cottage in an idyllic rural location which is quiet and peaceful in the midst of secluded South Isle of Wight countryside, two miles from the coast and 5 minutes walk from The White Horse Inn, a quality Island dining pub. There are spectacular views of the downs from all around the cottage, with beautiful sunsets. In the fields are dairy cows, a stream, hawthorn hedges and plenty of wildlife. The cottage is excellently situated for walking, cycling and fishing and romantic breaks. There is easy access on to the footpaths directly outside the cottage which join the extensive Stenbury and Worsley trails near Appuldurcombe, or the west wight coastal paths, all providing panoramic views. At close by Nettlecombe Farm (short footpath walk) there are three well stocked fishing lakes (permits available).

A five minute walk leads to historic Whitwell village and dining pub. The White Horse pub is very popular for meals and there is an attractive 700-year old church. Close by is Niton village with post office, food shops and beautiful St Catherine’s Lighthouse. Under ten minutes by car is the pretty Victorian seaside town of Ventnor with its own micro climate offering sandy beaches, sub-tropical botanic gardens and local ale. You can also walk to Ventnor using public footpaths leading straight from the house with spectacular views.

This is an original island stone cottage in the middle of three adjoining cottages which are several hundred years old. Restored by National Trust builders, this lovely cottage is tastefully decorated and furnished. You enter into the living room through double doors and then through to the kitchen. The kitchen is well-equipped with fitted units, electric oven and hob, microwave, refrigerator with freezer section and washer machine.

Upstairs is an attractive double bedroom and separate bathroom with a bath and excellent overhead shower. At both the rear and the front of the cottage are table and chairs to make most of the early morning and evening sun. Breakfast on the rear patio and a glass of wine at sunset at the front of the property. A car may be parked beside the cottages. Please note access to the cottage is over the fields along a well maintained gravel farm track. The village may be accessed back along the farm track or by public footpath taking approx 5 minute.

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Amenities

Bed & bathroom

  • Bedroom 1: King Bed
  • 1 Family bathroom

Families

  • Not suitable for children
  • Pets welcome

Access

  • Parking
  • Not suitable for wheelchair users

Essentials

  • Wi-Fi available
  • Private garden
  • BBQ
  • Internet access
  • Central heating
  • Fireplace
  • Cooker
  • Fridge
  • Microwave
  • Toaster
  • Kettle
  • Washing machine
  • Iron
  • TV
  • Satellite TV
  • Linen provided
  • Towels provided

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Fossil Cottage - Berryl Farm Cottages – Home 9513073

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    About the owner

    Sarah S.
    Calendar updated:
    01 May 2024

    Years listed:
    6

    Based in:
    United Kingdom
    Languages spoken: English
    This Cottage has 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom and sleeps 2. It has been listed on Holiday Lettings since 19 Jun 2018. Located in Ventnor, it has 11 reviews with an overall rating of 4.5. The average weekly rate varies from £573 to £802.
    The property’s calendar was last updated on 01 May 2024.
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    Reviews

    4.5
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    11 reviews
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    Martin and Bee B
    Maidenhead, United Kingdom

    Another fantastic stay in a wonderful location!
    Jan 2023

    We have stayed in one of the Berryl Farm cottages on five occasions in the past two and a half years - four times in Fossil and once in the Bakehouse. Both cottages are lovely-the advantage for us of … More 

    Reviewed 7 Apr 2023

    This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on all reviews.

    Edward_Anthony_Kay

    Property passed its Prime
    Mar 2023

    This is in response to unkind feedback we received on AirBnB. We left the host a kind review and decided to look past the issues we had as we generally don't like to give bad feedback. This will … More 

    Reviewed 6 Mar 2023

    This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on all reviews.

    Owner's reply:
    I'm really sorry you felt you had to leave me a poor review after leaving a lovely review for us on Air Bnb as follows - 'Very responsive and friendly host. Lovely and well kept building. Few very small snags was that the internet kept dropping which was a bit irritating in the evening and the shower would keep turning off. Location is very good and nice and private if you don’t mind other holiday goers in the buildings adjacent. The description of the cottage was spot on with plenty to do in the surrounding area. My reply- So glad you enjoyed your stay with us! I'll look into the shower issues and the internet, we don't normally have issues, thanks for letting me know, I'll make sure it's sorted :-) (We had the BT engineer in the next day who replaced the socket and I tested the shower but it was working fine and guests have had no issues since) Private feedback from yourselves - 'Thank you very much. We really enjoyed our stay' On Air Bnb, hosts are asked to review guests and other hosts can read the comments. The public can't read these comments, only the hosts.I left an honest guest review after your stay with us during which I had a couple of issues (after all, you commented on your issues in your review for us). I gave you full marks in other areas and I said I would be happy for you to return (on air bnb you can recommend to other hosts that you wouldn't have a guest return) Here is my honest review that I left on Air bnb - 'Lovely guests, communicated well. However there was multiple ink stains on duvet cover, sheets, pillow cases from a new tattoo (thought they were supposed to be kept covered) and a large red stain on the bedroom rug. Also, the guests in the cottage next door contacted me re concerns that a dog had been left alone and was barking and whining for several hours. Kayleigh said they had only popped out for 30 mins but the neighboring guest insisted it went on for much longer than that. Dogs should not be left home alone at all in a unfamiliar property. Kayleigh was very apologetic' Here is the email from the guest next door - There is a dog in the cottage next door that has been barking loudly and howling/crying for at least the past hour, if not longer (I've had the radio on). I assume the owners are out but I just wanted to mention it incase you wanted to get hold of them to let them know or just be aware. I answered - 'I do apologise about the dog. It shouldn't be left alone. I hope it didn't continue?' Guest response - 'It went on for another few hours until they came home unfortunately, I really felt for the dog but it was a shame it was constant and quite loud. It obviously has some issues being left alone and I didn't wonder if dogs shouldn't be left alone' With regards to the heating, I messaged before arrival that the storage heater in the lounge had been switched off by the previous guest so wouldn't be on when they arrived but would be on in the morning. The log burner was laid with wood for them to light for the first night. They said this wasn't an issue at all. There was heating everywhere else in the cottage. The electric points are under the bed so there are 2 extension leads in the double socket reaching out to each side of the bed so you can plug your phone and bedside lamp in with ease. There was an electric heater stored in the airing cupboard but this is not for guests to use. I didn't realise they had tried to use it, I will remove it from the cottage. With regards to the standard of decoration, we are constantly updating our cottages when time allows and had only just been painting the week before! With regards to the 'rats', the guest said that the reason the dog was barking was because a rat had run across the courtyard. I was mortified and I apologised and said we would see to it. The guest responded by saying 'not to worry at all, it's the country, it's to be expected' If you read all our reviews you will know that we take great pride in our cottages and our guests love them. It's so sad this has had to happen. I had not intended to upset the guests.

    This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not TripAdvisor LLC.

    A Holiday Lettings verified reviewer

    Just perfect
    Mar 2022

    Fossil cottage was just perfect! From the moment we saw the cottage across the fields we loved it. Wonderful tranquil setting , beautiful decor and warm and cosy. The wood burner was easy to light per… More 

    Reviewed 8 Apr 2022

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    Nickster72uk
    Calne, United Kingdom

    It doesn't get cosier than this!
    Feb 2022

    My wife and I have just returned from 3 fantastic days at Fossil Cottage. From the initial booking through Expedia (who went on to Vrbo) the information and communication was brilliant, particularly f… More 

    Reviewed 15 Feb 2022

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    Agcj59
    Cowes, United Kingdom

    Gorgeous accommodation in a great location
    Oct 2019

    We had the pleasure of staying in this charming cottage located in such beautiful location. Well equipped and very comfortable. Great for walkers and only a short walk from a great village pub (food… More 

    Reviewed 11 Nov 2019

    This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on all reviews.

    Review 1-5 of 11

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