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Carriers Stable - high quality holiday cottage in rural village near sea & downs – Home 717467 Cottage

  • 1 bedroom
  • 2 sleeps
  •  min stay varies

Carriers Stable - high quality holiday cottage in rural village near sea & downs – Home 717467

  • Cottage
  • 1 bedroom
  • sleeps 2
  •  min stay varies

Key Info

  • Nearest beach 2 mi
  • Not suitable for children
  • Car advised
  • No pets allowed
  • Private garden

Description from owner

Description

Carriers Stable - Built in early Victorian period is a beautiful detached holiday cottage to accommodate ideally 2 people. SUBSTANTIAL DISCOUNTED CAR FERRY FEES AVAILABLE. We have been running since 2003. We also provide Free Wi-Fi access (Own WI-FI router now in building providing 40+mb over entire building). Normal change over day Fridays in main season. We can book discounted car ferry tickets at no profit to ourselves (Wightlink and Redfunnel), purchased directly with us. We provide most items so you don't have to bring much with you, all cleaning materials, soaps linen, towel (except beach) and we do all the cleaning. Situated in the rural south west of the Isle of Wight in the picturesque award winning village of Brighstone, near to forest and downs, and within a mile of the sea AONB and Heritage Coast designation. There is a pub with restaurant in the village along with food shops and others all within easy walking distance and the area has excellent access to walking and cycle routes.The cottage bedroom is located upstairs with a king size bed, ample cupboards, drawers and wardrobe space, television with Freeview Satellite Receiver with catchup TV, DVD player, clock radios and an en-suite shower room with latest electric thermostatically controlled shower for safety and temperature control. Downstairs there is an open plan layout with kitchen, dining room and lounge area containing two settees television with Freeview Satellite Receiver and catchup TV, DVD player and CD/tape/radio player, large fridge/freezer, washing machine, airers, electric oven and hob, microwave and many other items, see web site. French doors open out from the dining area onto a patio with garden furniture, garden, secure cycle rack (chain, lock, cover and some useful tools) and large drive. We have undertaken a ECO approach where possible. Equipped to high standard, sorry no pets. Bus service at bottom of road.

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Bed & bathroom

  • 1 King Beds
  • 1 Shower

Amenities

  • Wireless Internet
  • Private garden
  • Patio
  • Internet access
  • Safe
  • Stove
  • Fridge
  • Freezer
  • Microwave
  • Toaster
  • Kettle
  • Washing machine
  • Iron
  • TV
  • Satellite TV
  • DVD player
  • Stereo system
  • Linen provided
  • Towels provided

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Access

  • Parking
  • Not suitable for wheelchair users

Getting around

There is a bus service at the bottom of the road that goes between Newport and freshwater (Number 12 - Southern Vectis).

Interaction with guest

We have a Key lock outside the property just in case we are not around when you arrive we email you the number with details of how to find the property and we always show people around the property and explain in detail how everything works. We live close by and can give assistance anytime.

Policies

Check in time: 16:00, Check out time: 10:00
If you have any questions about check-in or check-out times, please contact the owner/manager.
Payment
This rental can only be paid for online through FlipKey using your credit/debit card or PayPal (never by bank or wire transfer).
Smoking
No smoking at this property

Cancellations

Change of plans? No problem. You could receive a partial or full refund, depending on when you cancel.

Booking confirmed

100% refund within 24 hours after booking (provided the stay is at least 60 days away).

24 hours after booking

50% refund of the amount paid (minus the booking fee*) if cancelled at least 4 weeks before check-in.

4 weeks before

No refund if cancelled less than 4 weeks before check-in.

Check-in date

* The booking fee is stated in the cancellation policy information on the payment page. This fee helps us run our secure platform and enables us to provide 24/7 customer support

House rules

- We require a home address and a normal email address once payment completed. We prefer also to have a mobile number as the ferry companies request one so they can inform you of last minute schedule changes and we can tell you if it is possible to come in early. Ferry booking are direct with us.
Currently car charging electric cars is not permissible from mains power circuits in Carriers Stable.
- No bikes allowed in house
- No naked flames
- No barbecues etc

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About the owner

Vanessa M.
Average reply time:
34 minutes
Response rate:
100%
Calendar last updated:
23 Apr 2024
Years listed:
10
Overall rating:

Languages spoken: English

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Reviews

Excellent
35 reviews

Excellent
33
Very Good
2
Average
0
Poor
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Terrible
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“EXCEPTIONAL HOSTS”

Reviewed 16 Jun 2022

We spent a week in this excellent accommodation which is located in the village of Brighstone about a mile inland on the IOW south coast. Very spacious and well equipped. Exceptionally clean and all t… More

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“Wonderful Week”

Reviewed 15 Jun 2022

Never having used Airbnb before we were a bit apprehensive but it was amazing, a real home from home set in a beautiful village. The little converted Stable sits in its own little secluded garden wi… More

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“Excellent cottage and location”

Reviewed 13 Apr 2022

Carriers Stable is a small cottage in its own garden next to the owners' house. It is comfortable and very well equipped, and Vanessa and Glyn are welcoming and helpful without being at all intr… More

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“Comfortable, warm cottage in a delightful part of the island.”

Reviewed 1 Mar 2022

We stayed during a stormy period in February, but happily we found the electric radiators were perfectly adequate to keep the building warm even during high winds. There was everything we needed to se… More

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“Cosy, comfortable cottage”

Reviewed 20 Oct 2020

Spent a lovely week here in early October. Cottage is cosy, comfortable and well-equipped with all you need and more. Vanessa and Glyn could not have been more helpful and even arranged our ferry cros… More

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“Excellent place for a short island stay”

Reviewed 11 Oct 2020

We spent a week in West Wight, and Carriers made for a perfect base and bolt hole: outfitted to a high standard, wonderfully snug and situated a few minutes walk from the centre of Brighstone village.… More

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“A gem of a wonderful cottage”

Reviewed 5 Sep 2020

Not long returned from our first holiday on the IOW and we are going back ... our holiday home for this year was this wonderful cottage in the very pretty village of Brighstone. Our thanks must go to … More

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Response from the owner Thank you for a great review, glad you found that we did our best to help the holiday be a success.

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“Absolutely fantastic, home from home”

Reviewed 10 Aug 2019

This was our second stay at the Carriers, and because we loved it so much last year, this year we stayed for 2 weeks. This cottage has everything you could possibly need for a peaceful, relaxing break… More

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Response from the owner Thank you, glad you love this part of the island as much as we do. There are lots of lovely walks on the downs and around village and local beaches.

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“Perfect”

Reviewed 4 Aug 2019

We had a fantastic holiday staying in Carriers Stable. The location was perfect, so peaceful and nothing was too far away. The accommodation had all you need for your stay and was very clean. The owne… More

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Response from the owner Thank you it is great to be appreciated it helps a lot.

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“Great cottage for two in a pretty location”

Reviewed 10 Apr 2019

A great cottage for two, spacious bedroom and shower room upstairs and living area with kitchen, sitting and dining space downstairs with a pretty little garden. The cottage was very clean. We had a… More

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Response from the owner Thank you, we appreciate your comments and are glad you like the island as much as we do.

This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not TripAdvisor LLC.

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FAQs

How do I find more info about the property?

You can get in touch with Vanessa (the owner) through the contact form on this page.

If you’ve already booked, go to Manage your booking to send the owner a message.

What if I have questions before I book?

Send Vanessa (the owner) an email through the contact form on this page. Alternatively, if there’s a phone number on this page, you can call them.

How do I contact Vanessa (the owner)?

Send an email through the contact form on this page. Or if there’s a phone number on this page, you can call them.

If you’ve already booked, go to Manage your booking to view Vanessa the owner's contact details or send them a message.

What's the difference between 'Book your stay' and 'Contact the owner/manager'?

Use the Ready to book? form to pay provisionally online and send Vanessa (the owner) a booking request. You’ll find out within 24 hours whether they’ve accepted - no money will leave your account before then

Or send Vanessa (the owner) an inquiry through the Contact the owner/manager form if you’d like a quote or more info first.

What is a booking request?

When you pay online through the Ready to book? form, a booking request is sent to Vanessa (the owner). You’ll find out within 24 hours whether they’ve accepted - no money will leave your account before then.

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How do I know what it will cost for my stay?

Simply enter your dates in the Ready to book? form to calculate the cost of your stay.
Click Book now to see a full breakdown of the price.

You can also request a quote from Vanessa (the owner) through the contact form. The owner will email you the total cost for your dates and a link to book and pay online.

How do I know if my booking request has been accepted?

You’ll receive an email within 24 hours to let you know. Or you can check in Manage your booking. No money will leave your account unless it’s accepted.

How do I pay for my vacation?

Use the Ready to book? form to pay provisionally online. You can pay by credit/debit card or PayPal. Vanessa (the owner) will have 24 hours to accept the booking and no money will leave your account before then.

If you’ve been sent a quote, simply accept it and pay online through the email we sent you. You can also do this in Manage your booking.

Only bookings paid for through our site are covered by our trusted Payment Protection.

Why can't I call Vanessa (the owner) before booking?

You can exchange contact details with the property owner/manager once your booking is confirmed and you’ve paid in full. Paying and communicating only through our platform allows us to ensure that your booking is covered by our Payment Protection policy.

If you have any questions before booking, you can send the property owner/manager a message via the contact form on their listing. Once you’ve booked, you can discuss the rental and make arrangements for your trip by logging into Manage your booking.

How do damage deposits work?

In most cases, you don’t pay a damage deposit up front. Instead, we save your payment details securely and you’re only charged in the event of damage to the property.

Occasionally, you will pay a damage deposit up front as part of the total rental cost. In this case, the owner has 10 days after you check out to report any damage. If they don’t, we’ll return your deposit. If their claim is successful, we’ll deduct the agreed cost and return the remainder.

How can I view and manage my booking?

Go to Manage your booking to view all your booking details, pay the balance of your booking or cancel it if you need to.

How do I pay the balance of my booking?

You can pay the remaining balance of your booking at any point. Simply go to Manage your booking and click Pay now.

We’ll automatically charge the balance payment to the same payment method 10 days before it’s due. Go to Manage your booking to see when the payment will be taken.

How can I withdraw my booking request?

You’ll need to contact Vanessa (the owner) to do this. Send them a message in Manage your booking or through the contact form on this page.

How do I cancel my booking?

Go to Manage your booking to cancel your booking. Here you can view your cancellation policy to see if you’ll be refunded.

How do I make changes to my booking?

You can request to change the dates or number of people on your booking via the Manage your booking page. To change your dates use the Edit booking button. If you need to change the number of guests staying then send Vanessa (the owner) a message.

If Vanessa (the owner) agrees, they’ll send you a revised quote outlining the changes. You can review and accept/decline this from the Manage your booking page. You’ll have 48 hours to take action before the revised quote expires.

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