Spacious Period Home With Private Walled Courtyard

Outdoor dining
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TV, DVD player, books, video library
8.2 / 10.0
Excellent(24 Ratings)

Apartment in Ventnor

8 guests · 3 bedrooms · 2 baths

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Great for petsBring all your friends and family, even the furry ones
Includes essentialsPets allowed, Kitchen or Kitchenette, Internet / Wifi and more

About this apartment rental

Our apartment is very large, with six beds, but it also has a sofa bedding in the living room so you can sleep eight very comfortably. A single dedicated parking space directly next to the private courtyard and entrance. Plenty of additional parking nearby on our quiet road. Pets welcome.

The house has had notable owners and visitors over the past 170 years. Queen Victoria is rumoured to have stayed there, and in 1879 Cornelius Nicholson, a “self-made man”, owned the property. Cornelius was the managing director of the East Indian Railway and was friends with Charles Dickens, Wordsworth and Count Strogonoff. His daughter wrote a book called “A life well-spent” beautifully written the book which recites attention-grabbing anecdotes of Cornelius’s life. We are offering the ground floor of this period home.

2016 - Renovated the living room
2017 - Renovated the en suite room
2018 - Renovated the family bathroom
2023 - Renovated the kitchen and hallways

Amenities

Pets allowed
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Parking
Laundry
Balcony or Patio
Dishwasher
TV

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Ratings and reviews

8.2 / 10.0
Excellent(24 Ratings)
Summary of reviews
Beautiful historical homely apartment in a charming area, walking distance to the shore. Hosts were friendly and generous. Spacious with lovely period features, well-fitted bathrooms, and ample outdoor space. Enjoyed the facilities provided.
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10.0 / 10.0
Sep 2024
Had a very enjoyable week in this dog friendly, comfortable property. Short walk to Ventnor and the local beach which was great for our dog, no restrictions. There were just a couple of minor maintenance issues but nothing to spoil our stay. A bigger frying pan would be useful! Thank you
8.0 / 10.0
Aug 2024
Very spacious and comfortable. Some windows did not close and dripping tap in bathroom, plenty of towels kitchen well equipped. Needs info for occupants so they know what to do with rubbish and where to find trip switches if needed Dishwasher stopped working due to electric fault owner did come in and help to sort. Overall okay but some more cosmetic work required
10.0 / 10.0
Sep 2023
It was a beautiful house well located after
10.0 / 10.0
Aug 2023
A Beautiful historical homely apartment in a charming area. We enjoyed walks to the shore; explored steep stairways and paths. Short car journey to many of the island's attractions. Hosts very friendly and generous with facilities provided.
10.0 / 10.0
Aug 2023
This property was very large with lovely period features such as large windows with shutters and high ceilings. It does not feel like a typical basement flat! The property has been updated recently and there was no smell of damp throughout the week. As it is August we had no need to use any of the electric heaters or heating system in the house. The outdoor space was ample in size, we had no need to use the table due to persistent rain this week! The children enjoyed the range of toys and games although we spent each day out and about exploring the island. The parking wasn’t the easiest for a large vehicle but with practice my husband mastered the technique of reversing down a steep and narrow driveway. We made good use of the washing machine and dryer which was a great asset to this property as was the large fridge freezer which was much bigger than a typical holiday rental. The bathrooms were well fitted but required the doors left open all day/night to fully clear steam. The en-suite bathroom was really only used during the night by my son as that area is under the stairs and very dark. Overall we enjoyed our holiday and would recommend the property to future guests.
8.0 / 10.0
Sep 2022
Beautiful period property however in need of updating as a lot of fitted furniture is falling apart and the en-suite not fit for purpose and an unhealthy environment due to the high degree of mould emulating from the en-suite into the main bedroom anyone suffering from respiratory conditions could potentially get really sick. A fair walk to the beachfront which is quite pleasent but not suited for people with walking ailments due to the steep inclines and number of stairs. The courtyard is quite small and not very well maintained. As a note the owners went to long lengths to list all items and a price for each to replace but did not mention all the door handles falling off, windows that could not close, Kitchen cupboard doors and drawers that may at any moment fall apart not due to the renters fault.
8.0 / 10.0
Aug 2022
Lovely, spacious, well-equipped holiday home. Quiet neighbourhood but only a short walk to Ventnor.
4.0 / 10.0
Aug 2022
Where do I start? The overall smell of the house is a constant damp smell. Upon opening the kitchen cupboards all plates, glasses and mugs smelt damp and had to be washed before using them. The frying pan had mould growing on it, needless to say we didn’t use it. In fact we ended up buying our own baking trays as the ones provided were disgusting. Yes the property is old and we knew that when we booked. It’s attractive from the outside and large rooms inside. The double bedroom was so damp and stank clothes almost felt wet in the morning. The wardrobes in every room were unusable due to the smell so we had clothes hanging round the rooms and in the hall. The upstairs room had no main light either, just lamps that weren’t plugged in. The en-suite toilet didn’t work when we were there so we were all using the main bathroom. The lounge was big but the carpet and rug smelt foul from the rising damp. After one night there we tried looking for alternative accommodation as we were so unhappy however, it was going to cost too much to move so we had to grin and bear it. For me, it ruined my holiday and there is no way I’d stay there again!

FAQs

How much does this apartment cost compared to others in Ventnor?

The average price for a rental in Ventnor is $144 per night. This rental is $15 above the average.

Is parking included with this apartment?

Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Spacious Period Home With Private Walled Courtyard. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this apartment?

We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this apartment. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.

Is Spacious Period Home With Private Walled Courtyard pet friendly?

Yes! This apartment is pet-friendly. For more information, we recommend contacting the booking provider about animal policies.

What amenities are available at Spacious Period Home With Private Walled Courtyard?

We found 8 amenities for this rental. This includes pets allowed, kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, parking, and laundry.

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