this was our fourth stay at mole cottage and it was just perfect and the new showers are wonderful; We had the most wonderful weather all week even if the weather turns wet or windy there is still things to do which is why we just love the island. The cottage is just a short walk from Shanklin with its shops,tea rooms and pubs also there is a theatre an d the chine is a must best seen at night. at night we sat in the garden watching the ships out at sea and the moon on the sea was very romantic then we had the joy of the badgers [3 of them ] coming for the peanut which we put out every night.It really is a most wonderful cottage to visit well presented and spotlessly clean so we have book for next year again.

Mole Cottage was in an ideal location with stunning sea views though slightly spoilt by the overgrown bushes in the garden which did spoil the view to the sea from certain positions in the house & no comfortable outside furniture in the garden as 80 years olds the wooden table with attached stools was not ideal to sit on so ended up inside.

A beautiful cottage in a wonderful location, stunning views and we chose a heatwave week to go, who could ask for more.The badgers were a source of entertainment every evening, sometimes three of them, they love peanuts apples and plums. We had a wonderful time and will definately come to mole cottage again

Mole Cottage is a well maintained country cottage providing all facilities with wonderful views and a peaceful location. The evening visit by the badgers is an added bonus and the garden provides plenty of space for children to play safely.

From the moment we walked into this pristine cottage we felt at home. Comfortable beds ( very important after a busy day and a glass or two of wine with a nice meal). With a party of four we found the property really spacious both inside and outside in the gardens. All faciliteis really good with a well appointed kitchen supported by a wide range of utensils. Setting is rural and the location of the cottage is quite high up which means it bounded by steepish but quiet roads. Might be a challenge for anyone with walking difficulties.

We enjoyed every aspect of our stay at Mole Cottage. It was also much enjoyed by our grandchildren who, with us, loved watching the badgers. The size of the garden was an unexpected bonus and provided lots of space for family games. We very much hope to return.

Mole cottage is the oerfect family holiday home The 3 bedrooms are just perfect and the living accommodation is perfectly suitable for relaxing or socialising The views and gardens make this place just perfect But the icing on the cake has to be the nightly visit from the badgers. Red skin peanuts are a must on your packing list. Emma and her team at Mole cottage certainly make this place a little perfection

My only criticism was a lack of a chair or stool in the upstairs bedroom. It would be lovely to look out of the french doors and watch the the ships going by in comfort.

It was a privilege to stay at this cottage. Not only was it luxuriously furnished and equipped, the positioning perfect, being just isolated enough, and the views over the sea delightful, there were also badgers They visited every night, making the television and similar redundant Similarly the dark skies were equally distracting ( when we had a clear sky at least) Would we return? In an instant…

A lovely well equipped, spacious and comfortable cottage. Attractive garden with views of the hills and the sea and outdoor seating. A car is necessary as steep hill into Shanklin (15 minutes on foot going, 25 minutes coming back, if you are used to walking.)

We have stayed here several times before and have always had a wonderful time. The cottage has always been kept smart and clean; the badgers are a delight to watch as is the little mouse which nips out from the corner of the patio doors to pinch a peanut or two. for us its perfect and will be coming back next year. The staff at Island homes could not more helpful and pleasant what ever problems may arise [if any]

Another lovely stay at Mole Cottage. This is a very special cottage - super location, fantastic views and badgers visiting every evening. Fully recommend - if you can find a time it’s not booked.

Mole cottage is a unique holiday home with a great sea view. It is well equipped and comfortable and the two main bedrooms are a good size with lovely views. The visits by the badgers at dusk was really special and our 2 year old loved leaving the badger food out for them each evening. A very enjoyable stay.

This was our third visit to Mole Cottage and it is always very clean comfortable and welcoming. A lovely personal note of welcome from Emma and Stuart makes us feel like old friends although we have never met. We had a 94 year old lady in our party and the downstairs bedroom and bathroom are ideal for her. The views are stunning and the evening visits from the 3 badgers make it a magical experience.

A lovely, clean and very well equipped cottage with wonderful views of the sea and downs. The children loved all the space to play in the garden and were fascinated by the evening badger visits. We were lucky to have good weather but if the weather had been wet there were lots of games and videos to occupy all ages. With all the interesting pictures on the walls the cottage really feels like a home from home.

Well-appointed cottage, secluded and with excellent sea views. Nightly badger visits an added attraction!

Lovely cottage in an out of way place. Well equipped although I would suggest taking your own cushion for the sofa. Fantastic views from all the back windows. Despite the lure of the upstairs ensuite bedroom I would say the best bedroom is downstairs at the back. Views to the sea from the bed, full of light and a massage armchair. The under floor heating in the downstairs bathroom was great too. Wifi was good which was a bonus and heating was efficient. Couldnt get the car on the drive but adaquate parking in the lane right outside the cottage. Would go again.

This was our fourth visit to Mole Cottage, and we had the most wonderful time. The cottage is very well equipped, right down to peanuts to feed the badgers with. The views are amazing, and they will never change. Lovely white fluffy towels, immaculate bed linen, and fully equipped kitchen. The only down side was we had to leave. 9 am departure is a bit of a rush, but hopefully this will change when Covid restrictions ease. Thank You for sharing your beautiful home.

We had a wonderful break, it was clean and had everything we could wish for, lots of room, beautiful views of the sea and the rolling hills, even games, books, DVD’s and PlayStation games. We were visited by the resident badgers every night which our girls loved. It was very peaceful at the cottage and not far from Shanklin. We would definitely love to go back.

The cottage is very nice and spacious and in a great position overlooking the sea. The badgers arrived nightly for their food and there was some lovely walks in the locality. On our return home however we were advised that our security deposit would be retained as the housekeeper had reported damage to a towel rail. We had absolutely no knowledge of this and were very upset at the accusation. I have no idea what this was all about - could it have been normal wear and tear, poor maintenance etc etc. It did teach me a very valuable lesson though and that is to inspect rental properties thoroughly and take pictures of any damage at the outset, just like you would with a rental car. It was resolved in the end and we got our deposit back after three emails and a lot of anxiety. It wasn't about the money in the end just about being believed.

We loved it there, view outstanding, the weather was so hot we could of done with 3 fans for the bedroom’s

We arrived for our second stay at the cottage to find it all clean and welcoming. the only down side was the Bar B cue was out of bounds so we had to use disposable ones. The cottage is ideal for us [4 adults and 3 children {2 eleven and one eight year ].Its an easy walk to Shanklin [not so easy back]. Every where else can be reached by car in forty minuets. Must recommend the Happy Haddock for fish and chips done in the old way [in beef dripping ],done well this year only put on 5lbs. We will becoming back next year hopefully it will be virus free but it was no problem really this year thanks to all the friendly locals.

Mole Cottage is our home from home. We feel so relaxed here. It has everything we could wish for practically i.e. space and comfort and the views are beautiful. We love being tucked away up in the hills, the stars put on an amazing show on a clear night and I love to open the curtains in the morning and see the glistening sea. The owner always leaves a handwritten card for us along with Bager food and this is a lovely gesture that means alot. We love the Isle of Wight and staying at Mole Cottage is a big part of our holiday.

Situated in an fantastic part of the island with amazing views out to sea and with nearby coastal walks or a short drive to the beach Mole Cottage provides everything you need to relax and unwind. The cottage is immaculate and provides everything for a comfortable stay - the only thing missing is a comfy seat in the garden to relax in. Nightly visits from the badgers adds an extra bit of holiday magic.

We spent a week at Mole Cottage as a group of 4 adults and found the accommodation to be very comfortable and clean with all the appliances that you could need (washing machine, dishwasher, cooker, microwave, fridge/freezer etc.) and in a great location with a fantastic view over the Channel. A gentle 20-minute stroll down to Shanklin Old Village with shops, pubs and eateries although it's quite a decent climb back up to the cottage afterwards. Equally we walked the Coastal Path from the cottage to Ventnor, about 3 1/2 miles, approximately 75 minutes, via the very interesting 11th Century St Boniface's church at Bonchurch, and back. The cottage has 3 double bedrooms so would easily accommodate 6 or even 7 using the spare single bed in one of the bedrooms. Every evening, badgers come to the patio door providing you put food (dry peanuts) out for them, quite special to literally have just a pane of glass between you and real, live badgers!! Lots of other wildlife and birds, you might even be lucky enough to get a red squirrel visit the garden. Overall, a very nice week even though we were not blessed with the best weather - no problem really, the cottage comes equipped with lots of board games and jigsaws too.

Mole Cottage is a pretty thatched Cottage situated in a picturesque part of the Isle of Wight, close to the lovely Old Shanklin. The views from the cottage overlooking the sea are fantastic although I’m not sure that this holiday cottage makes the most of those views at the moment... As the cottage faces (South) East there is a limited time to make the most of the sun on the small, slightly uneven, patio area. Maybe if the top lawn area could be flattened and a larger patio area created with decent / permanent patio seating, this would definitely heighten the holiday experience? Also the garden shrubs were very overgrown when we stayed - with large brambles, thistles and stinging nettles everywhere and growing into the lawn, which would concern me if children were staying. Some regular maintenance would however keep this under control. It would be good if a private parking area could be built next to the garage, as the existing parking arrangements are small, especially for anything larger than a hatchback. If I’m honest, the interior of the cottage is a little dated for our taste; the sofas in particular need replacing, and the downstairs bathroom would benefit from updating, however the accommodation is well appointed. The kitchen is lovely, modern, and had everything we needed - quite unusual for a self catering accommodation. The absolute best part however was the wildlife that visited the cottage - a variety of birds, rabbits, mice and 2 badgers who came right up to the patio doors every night, magical. Overall we had a pleasant holiday but unfortunately this cottage wasn’t to our particular taste.

Idyllic property, great location with stunning views. Every need anticipated and accommodated from storage space to kitchen utensils. Spacious inside with great garden for children. We will definitely return

What a wonderful setting the garden was ideal and well kept. The cottage is some thing to die for with panasonic views from the top bedroom. The walk up from Shanklin could be a bit of a challenge for some but we enjoyed it with its views over sandown and shanklin . {recomend shanklin at night} {

Four of us stayed at Mole Cottage from 19 to 26 July 2019, from the minute we walked in the door we were highly impressed and it did not disappoint. The only thing I would say is that you would always need a car and a driver who is not a drinker as the unadopted road was a little tricky late a night and there is not a vast amount of taxi services available. That aside, it was so peaceful due to it's remote location. The weather was excellent which was a bonus and everywhere is better in the sunshine. Would definitely visit again. Nina Bacciochi

Cottage is excellent and spacious with all facilities you can think of - everything spotless and the view out to sea is breathtaking.

We really enjoyed our trip to Mole cottage - loved the location and views. Cottage itself was really nice - certainly up with the best we have stayed in. Kitchen looks new and every thing that you could want and in good working order - bedrooms very nice - lounge and dining room look out onto the garden and the sea. I think that it would be difficult to find something better for our family on the Isle of Wight.

Our second visit to Mole Cottage and certainly not our last. We are three adults (brother, sister and 92 year o.d mum) and find the cottage ideal, comforttable, well equipped. We love seeing the badgers and the fox, got some great photos of them. This year it seems that one badger (battle scarred and nicknamed Scarface,) came earlier than the other two so made sure we put out peanuts for him earlier. Views to die for especially from the upstairs room. Lots to do locally, so e great restuara ts etc, meaning that holiday is relaxing. A fifteen minute walk down hill to the Shanklin Old Town but don't recommend walking back up on a full stoma h! Only downside, TV reception for anything other than five main channels is rubbish. Ps like the new milk jug!