Guests say
Dovedale is a spacious and well-equipped holiday cottage in Ryde, appreciated for its secure garden and quiet location. While some guests enjoyed the property's comfort and the owner's courtesy, others noted areas for improvement in cleanliness and maintenance.
Cleanliness received mixed reviews, with several guests noting the need for a deeper clean and attention to detail. Issues such as dust, hair, and stained linens were mentioned, suggesting room for improvement.
The location is generally praised for being quiet and close to the town centre, with easy access to Ryde's seaside facilities. However, one review mentioned the area as run down, slightly affecting the score.
Comfort levels were deemed satisfactory by most guests, with the property described as spacious and the beds comfortable. However, steep stairs and unlined curtains in one bedroom detracted from the overall comfort for some.
Facilities were well-received for being fully equipped, especially in the kitchen, with a secure garden and a barbecue. However, maintenance issues like a slow-draining shower and a lack of cleanliness in some areas affected the score.
While some guests mentioned a welcome bottle of wine and a courtesy call from the owner, there is insufficient information to assess the consistency of thoughtfulness across all stays, and therefore the score is set to null.
About this property
A semi-detached house located on the outskirts of Ryde, here to provide a charming holiday experience all-year-round. If you are looking for a peaceful getaway, this retreat is the perfect chance to escape into the islands countryside, natural beauty, amenities and beyond. As you enter, be welcomed by the period features and traditional touches that bring a real sense of character to this homely set up. The lounge is an ideal spot to relax by the fire while gazing out of the wonderful bay window from one day to the next. For those evening meals, the dining room seats up to six, so everyone can spend time discussing their daily adventures together after the sun goes down. A delightful kitchen is the heart of the home, containing all of the necessary appliances, along with an all-round pleasant ambience to enhance your stay. The ground floor also houses a family bathroom with a panelled bath, and an oversized rainforest shower cubicle as well as a stylish pedestal wash basin. Two double bedrooms can be accessed by the staircase, one with a flat screen television for a cosy night in, and a window to the front where you might even catch a glimpse of the sea. The second offers a portable TV, DVD and video player for those avid movie watchers. If you are looking for somewhere to house the children, or cater to extra guests, the bunk room can sleep three people, so space is never a problem. Make the most of your downtime by adventuring out to the enclosed garden, where you can unwind with a refreshing drink, or host a barbecue afternoon with your loved ones. Ryde "The Gateway to the Island", is the largest town on the Isle of Wight, and theres so much to see and do. The wide range of shops, pubs and restaurants are certainly worth a visit, whilst the 6 miles of super, gently sloping sandy beaches are ideal for bathing. Along the esplanade there are bowling greens, tenpin bowling and childrens rides as well as a boating lake and paddling pool. Everything you need for a memorable holiday whatever the season.
Ryde is the largest town on the Isle of Wight, a popular holiday destination since the 1820s. Theres much to see and do, including shops, pubs and restaurants, whilst the 6 miles of beaches are ideal for bathing. Along the esplanade there are bowling greens, tenpin bowling, putting greens and childrens rides as well as a lake and paddling pool. With other attractions within reach, Ryde provides a base for touring the island.
Accommodation
Three bedrooms: 2 x double, 1 x triple bunk (double on bottom and single on top).
Bathroom with bath, separate shower, basin and WC.
First floor cloakroom with basin and WC.
Kitchen.
Dining room.
Sitting room with electric wood burning stove.
Central heating and electric wood burner.
Electric oven, gas hob, grill, microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine, dishwasher, 1 x Smart TV with Freeview and Netflix, 3 x TV, 2 x DVD, Radio, CD, WiFi.
Fuel, power and starter pack for woodburner included in rent.
Bed linen included in rental fee.
Sorry no towels included.
Highchair, travel cot and stairgate on request.
Ample off road parking.
Rear enclosed garden with lawn and patio with furniture.
One well-behaved pet welcome.
Sorry, no smoking.
Shop 5 minute walk, pub 10 minute walk.
Please note: Due to the steep open tread stairs this property may not be suitable for those less mobile.
Note: No Stag/Hen or similar gatherings.
Nearby points of interest
- HMS Warrior
- Portsmouth Historic Dockyard
Reviews (15)
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John
Shower curtain had black mould at the bottom very poor considering the amount of money charged
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Samantha
Yes the stairs are steep but manageable for us . Only issue we had were shower slow to drain and the WiFi connection kept dropping out so could do with a up grade. But over would recommend to anyone with a dog and would stay again
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Rachel
Kitchen was wel stocked with plenty of plates, utensils etc. All of the seating was comfy and good quality. Garden was secure and nicely maintained which was a must for us. We didn't need to use the third bedroom with the double/bunk but it is a tight squeeze getting in and out if you did want to use it. Overall the property was great value for money. There were plenty of others in the area with less living space so we were very happy with what we got here. The street was generally really quiet and the town centre is easily walkable, a friendly neighbour even put the bin out for us.