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Western Lines Cottage

Ventnor, Isle of Wight

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Sleeps 8
Bedrooms 4
Bathrooms 2
Change Sat
pets No Dogs
grade 4 star
Waterside Views
Parking on site / nearby
Highchair available
Travel Cot available
Towels included
Family friendly
Internet access
Downstairs bedroom
Downstairs bathroom
Shop nearby
Pub nearby
Beach within easy reach
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At a glance

  • Lovely detached property in a tucked away position offering sea views from many of the rooms
  • Spacious balcony and attractive garden, offering plenty of space to relax and play in privacy
  • Fantastic location above the pretty beach at Steephill Cove and just outside the seaside town of Ventnor
Overview
Property code: OC-IC169

This property is located in one of the Isle of Wight’s most beautiful hidden gems: the pretty seaside hamlet of Steephill Cove, just over a mile outside the popular town of Ventnor. The nearby beach at Steephill Cove is accessible only on foot, and therefore offers a tranquil retreat from some of the island’s busier stretches of seafront. Steephill Cove is a laid-back kind of place, where instead of arcades and amusements, the beachfront offers a well-regarded restaurant and a seasonal crab shack. Above the cove, Ventnor Botanic Gardens is a wonderful place to spend the day walking amongst the plants and stopping for lunch at the cafe or the well-regarded restaurant which specialises in the local produce.

This spacious property has been designed in a reverse-level fashion in order to make the most of the spectacular views, meaning that the main living area can be found on the first floor. Taking the stairs from the hallway, guests will find the welcoming open-plan lounge/kitchen/diner where a large picture window offers stunning sea views which can be enjoyed from the choice of sofas and chairs. It is hard to take your eyes off the view, but if you can manage to, there is a 50 inch Smart TV with a selection of Sky Q channels available providing entertainment, or alternatively why not while away the evening over drinks on the balcony? In the kitchen area, a large dining table is a great place for spending time together over leisurely meals which can be prepared with ease thanks to the excellent range of equipment which includes an oven, hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, and dishwasher. A washing machine and tumble dyer are housed in the garage. One of the bedrooms is also on the upper floor: a double room with its own en-suite bathroom offering a shower-over-bath and WC. The remaining bedrooms can be found on the ground floor, two of which are twin rooms, one with a TV  and the other being an attractive double room. There is also a shower room on this floor offering a shower and a separate WC.

In addition to the sea-view balcony, the property also enjoys an attractive garden which is mainly set to lawn, for which garden furniture is provided, and which is accessed via external steps to the side of the property. There is parking for two cars on the driveway to the front of the house.

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  • 4 bedrooms - 2 doubles and 2 twins
  • Shower room with shower and separate WC on the ground floor
  • En-suite bathroom with shower-over-bath and WC to the first-floor double room
  • 50 inch Smart TV with Sky Q channels in lounge & 32 inch TV in one of the downstairs twin bedrooms
  • Wi-Fi included
  • Oven, hob, microwave, fridge/freezer and dishwasher
  • Washing machine and tumble dryer in the garage
  • Towels included
  • Cot and highchair available
  • Off-road parking for 2 cars
  • Pub and beach within walking distance, shop 1 mile
  • Steep access road which leads to the driveway
  • Please note that the departure time is 9am for Western Lines Cottage and not 10am
  • Arrival: 16:00 onwards
  • Departure: before 10:00
  • Sorry, no dogs allowed

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Emmy Brunnstroem-Lumley

This property is personally managed by Emmy.

CUSTOMER REVIEWS

From guests that have stayed at the property.

Based on 13 guest ratings

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Overall location
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Reviewed by Diana 11th October 2025

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A few problems here. The agents and the owner were both in touch to try to sort things out.

Reviewed by Marianne 21st September 2025

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Het is een prettig huis op een superlocatie. Uitzicht op zee, waar altijd wel iets te zien is. Vlakbij kustpad en Steephill Cove. Mooie botanische tuin met goed restaurant. Dorp Ventnor met winkels en restaurants op 20 minuten loopafstand. Vanaf Ventnor goed openbaar vervoer over het hele eiland. Goede bedden, prima keuken. Ruime slaapkamers. We waRead moreren er eind september, in een heel zonnige week. Maar 's avonds koud en de verwarming deed het niet. Aanbevolen om daar vooraf naar te informeren. Hide

Reviewed by Valerie 23rd August 2025

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This is a comfortable holiday home for families which we have visited several times in summer, autumn and Christmas. Access to Steephill Cove and Botanic Gardens is a plus. We love coming for the peace and beauty of the view and being able to invite relatives, aged 8 to 80. Hope we will be able to return.

Reviewed by Claire 9th August 2025

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Good holiday in a stunning location, but the price and the quality of the property didn't quite match.

Reviewed by Patricia 26th July 2025

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Lovely location and close to the coast path and botanic Gardens. Lovely to sit on the verandah and watch the ships go past. Very difficult to find the property without a house name at the end of the track. Good accommodation but 'tired', discovered the property is on the market so hopefully there will be some upgrading. I would have expected 8 diniRead moreng chairs in a property that sleeps 8!! Would have appreciated some bathroom/toilet cleaning materials. Hide

Reviewed by Sara 12th October 2024

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This home has everything you need for a lovely break . Clean , well stocked and beautiful location .

Reviewed by Kathryn 5th October 2024

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Very disappointed the views are not as shown on pics, toilet blocked on Sunday took 3 phone calls and 3 days for plumber to come out, only for it to block again the next day, we booked as there was a toilet upstairs and down stairs which met with our requirements, towel rail kept coming off In up stairs bathroom, and the boarders need to be cut bacRead morek at front to allow you to turn a medium size car around easier, we left here Thursday as it wasn't suitable for my mum Hide

Reviewed by Ian 28th September 2024

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Great holiday home. Very spacious and the the views were fantastic.

Reviewed by Michelle 14th September 2024

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Location of this cottage was perfect for us, so peaceful, with some great walks to steep hill cove and the botanical gardens. The house was cosy and the views were fabulous of the sea, such amazing views. Lovely touch with the biscuits, milk and bread thank you. Loads of garden space to explore but the pathway down through the gate is dangerous andRead more over grown to walk down. There are a few maintenance issues need sorting and the issue of flies was problem for us but it was a lovely stay. Hide

Reviewed by Michael 24th August 2024

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We are renewing our acquaintance with WL after a gap of four years. A lovely peaceful position. Did have spectacular views once, but trees have grown across to obscure them, and as these are not on WL property its doubtful whether anything can be done. A short car-journey to shops and cafes. Quiet, roomy, but cosy and comfortable. A relaxed atmosphRead moreere away from the hassle and fervour of the mainland, motorways and the outside world. We shall definitely return. Hide

Reviewed by Celia 3rd August 2024

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Western Lines is in a lovely position. But needs some maintenence. It is difficult to find and the drive small for 2 cars, making access difficult. A new house sign would be helpful. The living area is light, airy and comfortable. There are views of the sea. The bedrooms downstairs are dark, but the beds are comfortable. We had a lovely holiday, thRead moree walk to Ventnor was very enjoyable along the coastal path. Hide

Reviewed by Ian 6th July 2024

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We had a lovely week. The house is spacious and the views certainty justify the reverse layout with the lounge/kitchen/diner at first floor. Reasonably well equipped and very clean. We made good use of the rear balcony even in marginal weather. Steephill cove is a great spot but not really accessible to anyone with any significant mobility issue asRead more the route down to the seafront really lives up to its name Hide

Reviewed by Ron 15th June 2024

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Enjoyed Holiday, A nice location, good view of moon reflecting on sea in Evening, watch the Bats and Badger. might need to trim the trees some time to keep it. Daughter liked the quiet and feeling of isolation. we had not read all the description before booking, ensure it suites you. Did walk to the sea front at Ventnor in eve and steephill cove duRead morering day. ! its a bit of excercise for an 80year old ! so got lazy and took the car. on another. Hide

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LOCATION

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Big Domain is a trading name of The Travel Chapter Limited | The Travel Chapter Limited is registered in England and Wales. | Registered office Travel Chapter House, Gammaton Road, Bideford, EX39 4DF. Company No. 02431506 | VAT reg: 143053210.