Set in Bowcombe in the Isle of Wight region, The Bays offers accommodation with free WiFi and free private parking. 14 km from Blackgang Chine and 4.6 km from Carisbrooke Castle, the property provides a garden and a shared lounge. The property is non-smoking and is located 11 km from Osborne House. With 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom with a walk-in shower, this holiday home is fitted with a satellite TV. Towels and bed linen are featured in the holiday home. Windsurfing, cycling and hiking are possible within the area, and the holiday home offers water sports facilities. Robin Hill is 9.3 km from The Bays, while Amazon World Zoo Park is 12 km away. The nearest airport is Bournemouth Airport, 52 km from the accommodation.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.8)

Free private parking available on-site


Availability

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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom 1:
1 double bed
Bedroom 2:
1 bunk bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.8
Facilities
9.4
Cleanliness
9.8
Comfort
9.2
Value for money
9.2
Location
8.8
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See what guests loved the most:

  • David
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Location, warmth, beds were very comfortable. Everything we needed for a weeks stay of 3 generations.
  • Charlie
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Great central location for exploring the island. Well stocked and spacious kitchen and good walk in shower. Cosy lounge with good size TV. Nice countryside views from the garden but had to be careful of the rabbit holes! Garden chairs and...
  • Patricia
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Location very good, house delightful with everything you would possibly need-like home from home, very clean everywhere on entry, very cosy sitting room.

Managed by Wight Holiday Lettings

Company review score: 8.4Based on 297 reviews from 41 properties
41 managed properties

Company information

As part of Trigghomes estate agents, Wight Holiday Lettings seamlessly integrates into our diverse range of services, offering a natural extension to the comprehensive solutions already provided by Trigghomes. Drawing from our extensive background in the holiday letting industry, we bring a wealth of experience garnered from years of collaboration with major national brands and the successful management of our own properties. With a collective staff experience exceeding 150 years, our seasoned team eagerly anticipates the opportunity to serve you. As an established and award-winning local agency, our dedicated team at Wight Holiday Lettings specialises in every aspect of property management, sales, and lettings. This ensures that our clients receive optimal choices for maximizing the potential of their properties. Having personally let our own holiday homes, we are intimately acquainted with the myriad pros and cons, particularly in navigating the complexities of compliance. We recognize the essential regulations that must be met to ensure that your holiday home is in full compliance for the benefit of your visiting guests.

Property information

This lovely cottage is situated in the small, rural hamlet of Bowcombe within the Bowcombe Valley – designated an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. It lies between Shorwell and Carisbrooke, with its superb medieval castle. Just a short drive away, both villages feature great pubs serving home-cooked food, while the lovely small bays and coves of the southwest of the island are nearby. Closest is Brighstone beach, just a short drive away, while the larger resorts of Ventnor and Shanklin are not much further. The Bowcombe Valley is a lovely walking area – several footpaths can be picked up close to the cottage, and there is easy access to the Tennyson and Shepherds trails. The property boosts views of Carisbrooke Castle from the garden and is set in a peaceful location with off road parking. The property is furnished to sleep five people with one double bedroom offering far reaching views and a second bedroom with a triple bunk bed, there is a well equipped kitchen with washing machine and dishwasher, dining room, lounge with wood burning stove and a ground floor shower room. Situated in the small village of Bowcombe close to the centre of the Island and only two miles from...

Neighbourhood information

Bowcombe is a hamlet on the Isle of Wight gives its name to the nearby Bowcombe Down and 2000-acre Bowcombe View Shooting Ground. The down is home to a listed historical site that contains a Bronze Age barrow and an Anglo-Saxon cemetery. Bowcombe was mentioned in the Doomsday Book at the time it had 60 households, which was very large for a settlement at the time

Language spoken

English

Property surroundings

Facilities of The Bays
Great facilities! Review score, 9.4

Most popular facilities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not possible).
    Internet
    WiFi is available in the rooms and is free of charge.
    Kitchen
    • Dining table
    • Toaster
    • Stovetop
    • Oven
    • Electric kettle
    • Washing machine
    • Dishwasher
    • Microwave
    • Refrigerator
    Bedroom
    • Linen
    Bathroom
    • Toilet paper
    • Towels
    • Private bathroom
    • Shower
    Living Area
    • Dining area
    Media & Technology
    • Streaming service (like Netflix)
    • Cable channels
    • Satellite channels
    • TV
    Room Amenities
    • Heating
    • Ironing facilities
    • Iron
    Pets
    Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.
    Outdoors
    • Garden
    Common areas
    • Shared lounge/TV area
    Activities
    • Beach
    • Water sport facilities on site
    • Cycling
    • Hiking
    • Windsurfing
    Miscellaneous
    • Non-smoking throughout
    • Non-smoking rooms
    Safety & security
    • Carbon monoxide detector
    Languages spoken
    • English

    Property practices

    This property has told us they implemented certain practices across some or all of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.

    House rules

    The Bays takes special requests - add in the next step!

    Check-in

    From 16:00

    You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.

    Check-out

    Until 10:00

     

    Cancellation/
    prepayment

    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

    Refundable damage deposit

    A damage deposit of GBP 200 is required. The property charges this 7 days before arrival. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed within 14 days of check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full via credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.

    Children and beds

    Child policies

    Children of any age are welcome.

    To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

    Cot and extra bed policies

    No cots or extra beds are available.

    Age restriction

    The minimum age for check-in is 18

    Payments by Booking.com

    Booking.com takes your payment on behalf of the property for this reservation. During your stay you can pay for any extras using Mastercard and Visa .


    Smoking

    Smoking is not allowed.

    Parties

    Parties/events are not allowed

    Quiet hours

    Guests must be quiet between 22:00 and 07:00.

    Pets

    Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.

    The fine print
    Need-to-know information for guests at this property

    This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

    Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 07:00:00.

    A damage deposit of £200 is required. The property charges this days before arrival. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed within 14 days of check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full via credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.

    FAQs about The Bays

    • The Bays offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

      • Cycling
      • Hiking
      • Windsurfing
      • Beach
      • Water sport facilities on site

    • The prices at The Bays may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

    • The Bays is 1 miles from the centre of Bowcombe. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • The Bays has the following number of bedrooms:

      • 2 bedrooms

      For more detailed information, please check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

    • Check-in at The Bays is from 16:00, and check-out is until 10:00.

    • The Bays can accommodate the following group size:

      • 5 guests

      For more detailed information, please check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.