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We had an amazing time here in the cosy little cottage, tucked away in a lovely peaceful area of the north of the island. A very memorable stay, with deep healing of the heart, mind and soul. John and Shirley are and were wonderful hosts, and everything you could possible ever need was there ( or tucked away neatly in a draw or cupboard). The cottage was super cosy and very relaxing. The gardens and grounds were very welcoming for walks and getting back in touch with nature ( with beautiful trees, flowers and perfectly mowed lawns ). Will always remain a special place in our hea...more
Lovely House Lovely Location. House has everything Highly recommend High spec fixtures and fittings Many thanks Eugene
Excellent hosts & a pleasure to meet. The property is perfect for the beach with other amenities even closer. Would stay again.
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at the Pines. Gaye and John were accommodating hosts and the house had everything we needed for an enjoyable stay. The garden and views are absolutely incredible, providing a nice location to unwind after a busy day on the island. Would highly recommend.
Great house, fantastic central location overlooking Douglas Bay. Spotlessly clean on arrival. Provision of numerous items like bread, milk, butter, cheese, coffee, tea, the list is endless. Ample nearby parking. Great place to stay.
This was our first visit to the Isle of Man and it didn’t disappoint. We had the most wonderful stay in this fabulous cottage right by the sea. The owners had gone over and above with extras that we hadn’t expected. Everything was 5* and we will definitely return. Thank you
This was our second visit to Close Taggart - and once again, it didn't disappoint. The location is idyllic - the house is set in beautiful grounds, with stunning views of the northern hills. The accommodation is quiet, warm and comfortable, enhanced by lots of little thoughtful touches, and John and Shirley are very welcoming hosts. Thoroughly recommended.
We booked all 3 accommodations as we were staying with relatives. It was great to be able to open up the interconnecting doors so that we could use it as one house when needed and close them off when we didn’t. The accommodation was spotless and well equipped. The added bonus of the gym was also great. Would definitely stay again!
What a wonderful place to stay hopefully will be back everything was so well run and friendly with no exception.
Maggie's the perfect holiday cottage for touring the island with amazing views. The owners Phil and Fliss, made us feel very welcome. The cottage is very clean and comfortable with every thing you need. We have never slept so well and felt so relaxed in a holiday cottage before. Very much looking forward to another 2 weeks walking holiday at Maggie's with our dog.
Wonderful escape, fantastic views, ideal walking base, and a cosy cottage to return to. Great hosts who couldn't do enough to make the stay pleasant and amazing star gazing to add to the sense of escaping to nature. Enjoy!
Wonderful holiday house so clean and welcoming . The welcome pack was much appreciate on arrival for much need cuppa and biscuits after are journey. The beds were super comfortable great night sleep and plenty of hot water for showers . The views over the harbour were spectacular. Enjoyed fantastic walks from Port St Mary’s to St Erin. It’s a must to get a explorer pass for the buses and trains to get around the Island great value. Would have appreciated bush ,dust pan and vacuum cleaner at the property. Surprise to fine no fuse in Tumble dry but plenty of racks for drying are wet walking ge...more
Very large property. Owner lives next door very friendly. Key box unable to open had to get the owner to do it for us. Unable to open this morning on leaving. There must be a knack to it Fire in living room doesn’t work which would have been lovely but not a major problem. Internet dropped out which then affected hot water but it was sorted very quickly. We had family around a couple of evenings and this was no problem.
We had a wonderful time everything was to a very high standard views breathtaking plenty of places to eat
The house is spacious, clean and fairly well equiped. I was surprised to find no containers suitable for use in the mocrowave, which prompted me to buy a pyrex from a charity shop! Can we please have a mirror, on a concertina perhaps, nearer to the sink in the bathroom for shaving? Having said all that we thoroughly enjoyed our stay as the house is perfectly placed to enjoy Peel. There is plenty to see and do in the town and good places to eat. I recommend the House of Mannanan Museum but leave yourself around 3 hours to do it justice. Take your National Trust or English Heritage cards as th...more
We’ve had the most wonderful stay at Packet House. The property has been finished to such a high standard and provided everything you could wish for. We had a slight issue with the front door and received a visit from a member of the Island Escapes team within 20 mins of calling. The issue was resolved straight away (just a knack with the door) with no complaint that we’d called them. We would definitely recommend this property and Island Escapes to all our friends and hope to book again on our next visit to the Isle of Man.
The accommodation had everything we could want. It was very comfortable, everything modern and to a high specification. The bedroos in particular were very spacious. It is set in a quiet location, yet only metres from the seafront. Quite a bit of thought has gone into what the owner provides that while not absolutely necessary could prove to be very beneficial to your stay. For example there were a wide variety of games and books that we would definitely have used if the weather had been poor. Fortunately for virtually all our time there the weather was glorious. I would not hesitate to recomm...more
We booked all 3 accommodations as we were staying with relatives. It was great to be able to open up the interconnecting doors so that we could use it as one house when needed and close them off when we didn’t. The accommodation was spotless and well equipped. The added bonus of the gym was also great. Would definitely stay again!
A lovely clean cottage in beautiful, peaceful surroundings. Lovely homemade scone left for us was a lovely touch. Thank you
A lovely spot for a very restful break on the island. The staff at island escapes were very helpful at all times and the owner who lives next door was also friendly and helpful.
This three bedroom barn conversion is set in beautiful countryside and is very comfortable. We even enjoyed a dip in the hot tub. The standard of cleanliness was good overall but one of the waste baskets had not been emptied from the previous guests. Only one tea towel was provided, so a few more would be appreciated. Would definitely recommend this property to others.
Returning to Glendown always a treat. Lovely welcome pack of bread, tea, coffee, milk and butter. Useful guidebooks - very handy. Well equipped cottage. Great location & cottage but be aware of the layout which involves stairs up to living area. The tele took a while to negotiate to obtain channels then realised it was through freeview & iplayer! One annoyance is the sofa - very slippy cushions and not really enough comfy seats for 6 adults. The positives massively outweigh any niggles though. Also, maybe some beach towels would be a good addition.
A lovely stay. We stayed last year and thoroughly enjoyed it. Booking again we were not disappointed. The owner is charming and made us very welcome. When we return to IOM we will definitely be booking again.
Thank you for fantastic accommodation for our family holiday to the Isle of Man The house was exceptionally spacious and spotlessly clean Equipt with everything needed for a self catering holiday and more We would highly recommend this exceptional accommodation Parking for two cars and also plenty of on road parking Would highly recommend a meal at St Marys Golf pavilion and a boat trip from Port Erin (Shona) Thank you again Wendy Bowden and all the family
Lovely little place with a small roof top balcony with gorgeous view of the harbour . Would recommend to anyone wanting a base in the south
We had a lovely holiday on the IOM Have to say Island Escapes keep the old coach house spotless & very helpful. The old coach is a great place to stay great location large private garden Well equipped what's not to love
Mariners House is comfortable cosy and very clean.It is beautifully decorated with comfy seating and beds.The location is perfect next to the lovely safe Sandy beach.Everything you could need for a holiday is provided and we appreciated the beach towels as some of the group went for early swims.We have been to many self catering properties and would have to rate this as one of the best.The service from Island Escapes was also great -friendly prompt and very helpful.We are already planning our next visit !
Lovely flat, in good spot. Enjoyed our stay. Parking disc needed, but can get free at post office…..
Great stay. The cottage is comfortable and well equipped, and parking outside is ideal. The location was perfect with great views from the windows. Access to the rest of the island was easy as well. Would be happy to stay there again. Only issue we had was with the TV, the controls were a bit tricky but we got it sorted.
High spec, recently renovated cottage in a great location. We stayed last year and were pleased to see that one of our suggested improvements had been carried out (blinds on small windows in 2nd floor bedroom). Thank you! Convenient for everything in Castletown. Easy parking. Well equipped kitchen. Nice log burner. Comfortable beds. Good bathrooms. 4 seats rather than 2 near the log burner would be good. The heating system is so complicated that it can be difficult to control - simpler probably better in a rental cottage. We loved the cottage and would be very happy to return. Recommended...more
Verry fully equipped house. It was like staying somebody’s private house, there was not one thing I missed! It was perfect. Loved the hot tub. And also enjoyed all the farm animals, we were aloud to help feed the lambs and we had frequent visits from the farm cats! Fiona and John and the family are very friendly and helpful. And the location was lovely and quiet! Next time we come to the island we will be staying here again!!!
The lodge was extremely comfortable for 2 couples spending a week sightseeing in the Isle of Man. The kitchen is well equipped, everything we needed was supplied and a welcoming package of fresh bread, duck eggs and chocolate much appreciated. The owners live close by and were most helpful when we arrived. They offered further assistance while we were there, though that was not required. Care is needed when exiting the property on to the main A3 road as the cottage is located on a bend. However, the lower entrance provides a good and safe line of sight in both directions. The garden has a smal...more
We had a fantastic week in Harbour Hideaway. The place was lovely and had everything you needed and the showers were great, really powerful. It’s in a great location, close to some lovely restaurants and shops. The welcome pack was very much appreciated. We will definitely be booking with Island Escapes again in the future.
[We were on a joint expedition in search of myths and legends - LAPIS Paranormal and Centre for Fortean Zoology] You open the gate and head slowly down the track, which is perfectly suitable for any car that can get on and off the ferry without grounding. You spot a lonely house peeking above the gorse moorland. It looks very atmospheric even in bright sunshine, and if you arrive when there is a sea mist even more so! Plenty of space to park a few cars (We were 7 people with 3 cars). The welcome package included tea, coffee, bread, butter, milk and even cheese! Far more than we were expe...more
We had a fabulous stay here - with everything we could need for a comfortable, home from home stay, generous towels, pillows etc, and the bonus of genuinely comfortable beds (a frequent bugbear in holiday rentals)! People with mobility issues may want to check the entrance suits - there is a handrail along the wall, but we found the path to the front door steps too narrow for either our wheelchair or scooter, and the 3 steps up from the side difficult to negotiate safely, as they couldn't fit a second person to support. Other than that we had a fabulous time, in a quiet, spotlessly clean bun...more
As the sun came out, the temperature rose, the bluebells opened and the birds busied themselves in their nest making - it was a perfect location for the staycation we needed. Excellent customer service, thank you. We will return to ‘Bluebell Cottage’ aka Yn Thie Thooit!
Enjoyed our stay. Fully equipped kitchen. Lovely location. Tranquil and peaceful. Thank you for your hospitality.
Beautiful property, with every amenity you could want . Very thoughtful touches with essentials , milk , bread , cheese , tea and thankfully coffee ( only thing we forgot ) . Very comfortable and homely. Would highly recommend. Thankyou for having us
This house is superb in every way. 7 of us stayed for 4 nights and none could find any faults with it. The icing on the cake would be a hot tub!!! (maybe) The location was brilliant, you could walk to the center or beach of Port Erin, in less than 5 minutes. Will defiantly go back there next time we're in the IOM
Absolutely beautiful! We were so sad to leave on Sunday wish we had another couple days booked. We will definitely be staying there again. Has everything you need and the most stunning views and beautiful places to walk.
Had a lovely week at Close Vark Farmhouse, very quiet and peaceful, beautiful spot on the Ise of Man. Very central to reach all parts of the Island. Comfortable and warm with great views.
Wow! We have thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Waverley. The bungalow is well equipped with a lovely garden and more than adequate off road parking. It feels spacious and has been very well maintained. It is very dog friendly - our little lad loved it! For those preferring not to drive, it is a 3 minute walk to the local stop on the electric railway, with a bus stop only a minute or two further up the hill. Both provide good connections to buses / the steam train serving other parts of the Isle of Man. It is also only a short walk (downhill) to the harbour and shore, which boasts a good pub ...more
I feel coerced by this review process. I wanted to leave a free format review but find I am being driven in a certain direction. Certain questions require an answer. How boring. I will answer but keep in mind that my standards may not be the same as yours. Woodcroft is a great place to stay. If you are there for the TT you couldn't get a better location. it is 5 minutes walk to the grandstand and 20 minutes walk to the prom yet peaceful and quiet. Nice pub 10 minutes walk. The neighbors and the owner are super nice and friendly. No one bothered us. But they were there if needed. The loude...more
We stayed at cottage No.1 as a stop gap before moving into a rental, the cottage was spotless and very comfortable with every amenity we needed and more. The bed was like sleeping on a cloud! There was a minor issue with the dishwasher and the oven gloves were missing bit we called the Island escapes team and somebody came out the same day to sort it, the service and response time from booking to checking out was excellent. We have just relocated to the Island and have already recommended Ballavoddan to friends and family.
Great location an easy walk down to the beach, a short drive into Peel. Very comfortable cottage, beautiful garden to sit and listen to the birds.
2nd time of staying at this property - clean and comfortable with everything needed and in a great location for accessing the south of the Island.
A lovely little cottage with all amenities. Standard of cleanliness less than desirable (crumbs on work surfaces in kitchen and pillows and mattress covers stained. Bin in main bedroom en-suite still had stuff in it from previous occupant) . Nonetheless we had everything we needed to make our holiday very relaxed.
A traditional Manx cottage - 2 up, 2 down. Extremely well equipped kitchen, generously provided with all basic food essentials and more. Extremely confortable bed, lovely wrap around duvet.and pretty cover. Lovely sunny garden well provided with seating amongst plants and accessible in bare feet!
West View was an absolutely idea spot for our stay on the Isle of Man. The property is lovely and set in superb, secluded gardens whilst being just a few minutes walk from many activities. An excellent base for exploring the island. The owner was extremely helpful. We did have some difficulty finding it in the dark when we first arrived (we don't have sat-nav or such like). Some idea of distance from the traffic lights would have helped and also some mention of the gates may have aided our search especially when three people we asked had no idea where it was! Altogether though we loved it an...more
Great place bang on the beach. Isle of Man is fabulous and port Erin is a very special place. Accommodation great and a lovely welcome pack to greet us. Would definitely stay there again.
Port Erin is just delightful! We awoke to sunshine and an amazing view every morning. Golf View apartment was so comfortable and spacious. The only down side was the lack of general kitchen equipment. It needed Pyrex type jugs/bowls to be able to use microwave and also some serving bowls (or anything other than the small cereal bowls provided). Also, it states DVD player and Netflix but neither of these were available. The pots and pans were sparse and not clean. There were no instructions on how to use equipment and coffee machine. Apart from these minor kitchen gripes, it was a great place...more
We enjoyed the relaxed nature of the Byre and the views surrounding us. The Byre is extremely comfortable especially the lounge. Friendly surroundings and hosts. Highly recommend
I stayed at the milking parlour with my bridal party the night before my wedding and then the 2 following nights. It was perfect for getting ready and I’m sure the high beam and beautiful views will look wonderful on the pictures. We were very comfortable and the house was very clean, with a bright and airy feel. Plenty of parking too, the wedding cars were able to pull into the forecourt
A lovely, comfortable house with everything you need. Comfy beds and sofas. Nice little touches like bread, milk, butter, cheese etc on arrival. Close to the beach and town. Ideal base for exploring.
I great was was had in a fine location. The house was well equipped, spacious and had some nice touches with amazing views. A good base to explore a wonderful and interesting island. The holiday had been postponed many times over two years due to covid but Island escapes were great and most helpful throughout the process. If / when we were to return this property and company will be first choice. NW. West Sussex
Rather impersonal. A few sachets of tea, coffee and sugar to accompany small loaf and pint of milk. Good bed.
The owners of this property have clearly done everything they can, to make it the best it can possibly be. Located in the heart of old Peel with walking access to everywhere in Peel. Crockery etc was all nice and modern….good quality. Bedding fresh clean and beautiful.
We had a great stay in a lovely farmhouse. "Home from Home". Everything provided we could wish for, all clean and tidy. The garden was much appreciated by our dog!!!!!. A little isolated perhaps in the north of the island, you certainly needed your own transport to get about but we appreciated the peace and quiet it gave us after a couple of difficult years. Would certainly stay here again.
Appreciated the fresh produce on arrival as it was rather late at night.Sharing the cottage with friends found the accommodation very practical and homely. Would definitely recommend to friends, and would gladly use it again.
Great stay- location good for where we wanted to be. Handy for all routes and the travel we wanted to do. Property excellent -for large family and garden space at the back and plenty of parking Very enjoyable stay and weather was kind too.
This apartment met our needs very well. A little dated, but spotlessly clean, warm and comfortable. Great views over Rowany Golf Course and a short walk to Port Erin and it’s amenities. Our family members who stayed there, have requested we book the same apartment for their next visit,
Spacious two bedroomed apartment near the golf course. Modern decor and well equipped. Good views towards the sea and golf course. You’re nearly on the first tee. Plenty of storage and very warm in the Lounge. All amenities and comfy furniture and beds. Excellent customer service
Curlew cottage was really cosy and comfortable, a gorgeous little space done excellently. It was in a perfect part of Castletown and I’d definitely stay again.
Lovely cottage. Clean and well equipped. Quiet location but quite a walk from the centre of Douglas. We were fine and the walking was good exercise but probably wouldn’t suit anyone with mobility issues. Good value.
Terrific view and very good bedding (though missing protectors on singles!) Macerators VERY noisy and inefficient En suite shower “room” very poor and not needed as main shower room just as close- better use of space could have been made. Soundproofing to upstairs poor. Parking car awkward due to restrictions - especially at weekends when arriving/departing. No handles on kitchen drawers and cupboards a nuisance
We enjoyed the location of the flat as it was a short walk to shops, restaurants, museums and cinemas. The flat offers a good size living room and kitchen/dining area. The kitchen is well-equipped. However, we were disappointed by the state of cleanliness (there were hairs in the bathroom, crumbs on the table cloth, smelly kitchen towels) and the smell of humidity. For a 4 star rated accommodation, we expected, if not a welcome basket, at least for the place to be warm when we arrived. It was cold and the bed linen smelled of humidity. We also expected to be able to spend some relaxing time in...more
A well laid out apartment, with everything that you could possibly need for your stay. However there are no blinds at the door leaving you very exposed when going from the bedroom to the bathroom. Island Escapes were readily available to answer any questions and were also very helpful.
We had a lovely time. Very convenient location for Laxey and we left the car at home all week as it was so easy to use the tram!
The contents of the kitchen and the mold on the shower curtain really let the property down. The cleanliness of the cottage was generally below par and outdated / lack of local/IoM information took any shine away. In terms of the kitchen contents: 2 v old wooden chopping boards felt unhygienic; the frying pan was bowed so it didn’t work on the hob; the cutlery was cheap and unpleasant to use; the crockery was a mismatch of all sorts; the knife block was old and again felt unclean; there were no oven gloves and lack of any basic food items eg salt, pepper, oil etc. For a self catering cott...more