Place, Isle of Wight Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty
1 min walk
St. Catherine's Lighthouse
Place, St. Catherine's Lighthouse
3 min walk
Blackgang Chine
Place, Blackgang Chine
7 min drive
Southampton (SOU)
Airport, Southampton (SOU)
101 min drive
Room options
About the neighborhood
Ventnor
Close to the beach.You'll be steps from St. Catherine's Lighthouse and within a 10-minute walk of St Catherine's Lookout. Isle of Wight Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and Blackgang Chine are also within 2 miles (3 km).
Isle of Wight Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
St. Catherine's Lighthouse - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
St Catherine's Lookout - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
Hoy Monument - 6 min drive - 2.3 miles
Blackgang Chine - 7 min drive - 3.0 miles
Getting around
Ryde St John's Road Station - 23 min drive
Southampton (SOU) - 120 min drive
Restaurants
The White Lion - 3 min drive
Ocean View Fish & Chips - 9 min drive
Loaph - 9 min drive
Wight Mouse Inn - 7 min drive
White Horse Inn - 6 min drive
About this property
Entire place
You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
Gurnard Cottage, St Catherine's Lighthouse in Niton, the Isle of Wight.
This is the end cottage to the east on the St Catherine's Lighthouse site and offers accommodation for five guests. It features an entrance hall, sitting room, dining room, fully fitted kitchen, bathroom, double bedroom, twin bedroom and a single bedroom.
Outside, there is a fully enclosed and private courtyard with a shared open grassed area.
St Catherine's Lighthouse is situated just outside the hamlet of Niton, approximately 10 minutes' drive from the popular coastal resort of Ventnor, the southernmost point of the Isle of Wight.
The site comprises a terrace of three self-catering, former lighthouse keepers' cottages, Landward Cottage sleeping 4 guests, Gurnard Cottage sleeping five guests and Penda Cottage sleeping five guests.
There is an excellent real ale pub a 10-minute walk up the hill, The Buddle Smugglers Inn.
Additional Information: Up to two well-behaved dogs are welcome (small additional charge). The ferries welcome dogs in the passenger lounges in dedicated areas and provide water bowls. There is no fog signal at this lighthouse site. A travel cot and highchair are available on request. Please Note: Due to the location of the property, television reception is often intermittent or lost. Very limited mobile signal. A landline telephone is provided for UK and non-premium numbers only. You may unload next to Penda Cottage (nearest to parking area) but please remember to park to the rear of the cottage to respect the privacy and views of others. Parking to the rear can also be accessed via the back door and through your private courtyard. Guests are reminded they are renting a heritage building, therefore certain features such as steps, stairs and floor levels may not comply with that of a modern building. As such, we would advise guests to acquaint themselves with the premises on arrival and exercise caution accordingly. Guests should be aware that the lighthouses and equipment need regular and sometimes emergency maintenance. Therefore visits by maintenance staff may occur at any time during the year. However, staff will do their best to ensure guest privacy at all times. Access roads to the lighthouse site are narrow with limited passing places and, dependent on the season and site, there is the possibility of overhanging vegetation due to cutting restrictions during bird breeding seasons or other environmental reasons. A barbecue is not provided, however guests are welcome to bring their own, subject to adhering to the safety precautions set out in the arrival information. Sorry, no fireworks, drones or remote controlled flying equipment are permitted. Sorry, charging of electric cars is not permitted. Given the remote locations of our cottages the Wi-Fi speed and availability cannot be guaranteed at this site The service offered is for light browsing and occasional use, services such as streaming and gaming may not be possible owing to the speeds obtainable.
Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)
General
Garden
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21
Check-out
Check-out before 10:00 AM
Special check-in instructions
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Pets
Pets are welcome
Service animals are exempt from fees
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome.
Events
No events allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Important information
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.
Property is also known as
Vrbo Property
104357
Frequently asked questions
How close is Gurnard Cottage, St Catherine's Lighthouse in Niton, the Isle of Wight. to the airport?
This cottage is 42.6 mi (120-min drive) away from the Southampton (SOU) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.
Does Gurnard Cottage, St Catherine's Lighthouse in Niton, the Isle of Wight. have an airport shuttle?
Airport shuttle services are not available at this cottage.
How close is Gurnard Cottage, St Catherine's Lighthouse in Niton, the Isle of Wight. to the beach?
This cottage is 4.8 mi (17-min drive) from Steephill Cove Beach and 5.4 mi (19-min drive) from Ventnor Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!
Does Gurnard Cottage, St Catherine's Lighthouse in Niton, the Isle of Wight. offer free breakfast?
This cottage does not offer free breakfast.
Is there a casino at Gurnard Cottage, St Catherine's Lighthouse in Niton, the Isle of Wight.?
No, there is no casino at this cottage.
What time is check-in at Gurnard Cottage, St Catherine's Lighthouse in Niton, the Isle of Wight.?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
Is there free parking at Gurnard Cottage, St Catherine's Lighthouse in Niton, the Isle of Wight.?
Free parking is not available at this cottage.
Does Gurnard Cottage, St Catherine's Lighthouse in Niton, the Isle of Wight. have a pool?
This cottage does not have a pool.
Does Gurnard Cottage, St Catherine's Lighthouse in Niton, the Isle of Wight. have a spa?
There are no spa services available at this cottage.
How close is Gurnard Cottage, St Catherine's Lighthouse in Niton, the Isle of Wight. to downtown Ventnor?
This cottage is 1.5 mi away from Niton and Whitwell.
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