A delightful and quirky 18th century fisherman’s cottage nestled in the heart of Glen Wyllin Village
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Review submitted on Fri, 03 Jan 2025
4.2
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
3.0
Comfort
3.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
4.0
Customer Service
5.0
We stayed here over Christmas 2024 and the location was perfect for us. The cottage is lovely and very quaint and island escapes had added some lovely Christmas touches to make our stay seasonal. The cottage is just perfect and is decorated with style, however we found the bathroom could have been improved by providing a floor mat, as it was not nice getting out the shower onto the wooden floor. In the living room it was again tastefully decorated and the accent chair very comfortable but the sofa was very hard and uncomfortable for a week long stay. The space upstairs was great and the dressing room an added bonus. The bed was made with crisp white bedding and had been adorned with accent cushions, however, the two navy blue cushions were covered in dog hair. We fully accept it’s a dog friendly cottage but we were disappointed to have found these cushions nestled against our bed pillows where we were to sleep. The jug in the main bedrooms washing area had obviously been used as a toilet by a previous guest as it had yellow liquid still present in the bottom and finally the large mirror in the main bedrooms is gorgeous but totally impractical for a full view of yourself. Overall the cottage was beautiful, quaint and suited our needs but there is room for improvement for guest comfort and a few cleaning tweaks.
Chris from Dunfermline stayed at Wyllin Cot for 7 nights in December 2024
An old cottage stay
Review submitted on Sun, 15 Sep 2024
3.7
out of 5
Guest doesn't recommend this property
Cleanliness
4.0
Comfort
3.0
Condition
3.0
Location
4.0
Value
3.0
Customer Service
5.0
Its an old cottage with small rooms that has been improved but when you look round in detail there were cobwebs, paint work poor and finished badly, Windows would not open as painted shut? Fire hazard? No microwave although listed, the toilet is downstairs and the stairs are steep and fun negotiating! Place has a damp smell although they have had a water leak downstairs with the floor wet. Took us 1/2 hour to get the right channel on the tv working for the sky which only has basic channels. No room for a table to eat at so stuck to eating on the settee. front door key and locking a nightmare! Needs replacing as difficult to lock the door. Car parking fun in the dark as the space is small. However it is Well placed for walks and beach. The Bed is uncomfortable really needs a new mattress. Central heating keeps turning off via nest controller. Expensive for what you got.
A lot of minor faults but on the whole a good place to stay!
glyn from NOTTINGHAM stayed at Wyllin Cot for 7 nights in September 2024
Relaxing stay
Review submitted on Mon, 29 Jul 2024
5.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer Service
5.0
A cozy and comfortable little cottage in a very peaceful, but convenient location on the island. No microwave, but otherwise well stocked little kitchen. We enjoyed our stay.
Guest from Tyn y Gongl stayed at Wyllin Cot for 3 nights in July 2024
Jamie replied 277 days ago
Thanks for your kind review Gwenan. We're glad your stay on the Isle of Man was enjoyable, we hope to welcome you back to the Isle of Man one day!
TT stay
Review submitted on Mon, 03 Jun 2024
3.7
out of 5
Guest doesn't recommend this property
Cleanliness
3.0
Comfort
4.0
Condition
3.0
Location
4.0
Value
3.0
Customer Service
5.0
Lovely little cottage but unfortunately suffering from damp throughout especially in the shower room floor, door and walls. Any washing we did had to be re-washed when we returned home as it smelt damp. We wouldn't stay here again. Parking was tricky as well with a van
JEFF from BURSCOUGH stayed at Wyllin Cot for 7 nights in May 2024
Lovely Cottage & Garden
Review submitted on Wed, 20 Mar 2024
5.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer Service
5.0
We found the modernised cottage very comfortable.
Modern kitchen was easy to use
Nice shower room
Large bath in the comfortable bedroom
What a find with the garden
Lovely place for a short break
Alan from stayed at Wyllin Cot for 1 nights in March 2024
Definitely reccommend
Review submitted on Mon, 18 Mar 2024
5.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer Service
5.0
the cottage is very comfy, clean, well equipped and cosy.
Would high recommend staying here, it’s a unique little gem where you can switch off from the world and kick back & relax
Guest from stayed at Wyllin Cot for 1 nights in March 2024
Mini break
Review submitted on Fri, 23 Feb 2024
4.3
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
4.0
Comfort
4.0
Condition
4.0
Location
5.0
Value
4.0
Customer Service
5.0
Relaxing stay in a great location. The cottage has loads of cute decorative touches, the log burner was cosy, and the bath was lovely and deep. Would stay again - maybe in the summer next time to make full use of the fabulous garden.
Louisa from Douglas stayed at Wyllin Cot for 4 nights in February 2024
Back from n time - with home comforts!
Review submitted on Tue, 03 Oct 2023
5.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer Service
5.0
Lovely little cottage, beautifully and sympathetically decorated with traditional and up cycled furniture and clever touches of home. Load of hot water, cosy and warm with quirky features such as the bath in the bedroom! Suited us perfectly, but if anybody has mobility issues or is over 6ft the bath/bedroom could be a problem, but this is clearly stated on the booking info.
Debbie from Slough stayed at Wyllin Cot for 4 nights in September 2023
Very quaint
Review submitted on Sat, 19 Aug 2023
4.3
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
4.0
Comfort
4.0
Condition
4.0
Location
5.0
Value
4.0
Customer Service
5.0
Took a while to adjust to the size of the cottage but that is all part of the fun staying in an old cottage.
Overall we had a good time and would come again.
Andrew from Ripon stayed at Wyllin Cot for 7 nights in August 2023
An enjoyable quirky trip
Review submitted on Mon, 24 Jul 2023
4.5
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
4.0
Condition
4.0
Location
5.0
Value
4.0
Customer Service
5.0
We stayed for 5 days at Wyllin Cot. The location of the property, of only a five minute walk to Glen Wyllin beach was excellent to exercise our dog. The property is close to The Mitre pub for a drink, however they were not serving food, which was a shame. There is also a local convenience store in walking distance. Kirk Michael has easy access to public transport to all the islands towns. From previous reviews and the sales literature we were advised the cottage was small and quirky and it lived up to it. The owner has made great use of space in a small property but we have to agree it was a challenge. With the toilet downstairs but the bath being upstairs this proved awkward. The bath is also small and high sided. The kitchen has the oven inside a cupboard and the hob on a trolley. Also watch your head on the low beams. Overall an enjoyable stay on the island.
John from Truddyn stayed at Wyllin Cot for 4 nights in July 2023
Not all it could be!
Review submitted on Wed, 21 Jun 2023
3.2
out of 5
Guest doesn't recommend this property
Cleanliness
3.0
Comfort
3.0
Condition
3.0
Location
4.0
Value
2.0
Customer Service
4.0
When my wife and I arrived at Wyllin Cot it became obvious that, especially in the downstairs living accommodation there were some rather odd arrangements.
For a start, there was no table and chairs for use with meals. We were given instead, two foot square side tables! The bath (no shower) was in the bedroom and was just about big enough for use if you had your knees up around your chin! The bedroom had its own issues in the form of headroom as a result of a very low beam over the bed, which, if you failed to remember in the dark, resulted in a thump on the head.
There were other things, which, given the cost of the accommodation could have been improved without denting the owners profit margin greatly!!!
On the positive front, the property was in a good location for the races and Kirkmichael village (one pub!) and the garden, whilst across the road, was pleasant. We would not return to this property given our experiences there.
Graham David from Maidstone stayed at Wyllin Cot for 10 nights in June 2023
Lovely small cottage, ideal for two. Perfect base to explore the island from.
Review submitted on Mon, 29 May 2023
4.5
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
4.0
Comfort
4.0
Condition
4.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer Service
5.0
Quirky is right. The cooking arrangements are a little odd but fine for our weeks stay. If you can't manage steps, this isn't for you as the stairs are steep, and getting into and out of the bath requires a stool ! Having said that, would we return.. yes, most definitely, we loved our stay ❤️.
Paul from Ruislip stayed at Wyllin Cot for 7 nights in May 2023
Lovely Escape, but Boiler Woes
Review submitted on Sun, 09 Apr 2023
4.3
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
3.0
Condition
3.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer Service
5.0
We had a great time at the lovely cottage, but unfortunately the heating and hot water went out multiple times. Called Island Escapes who quickly put me in touch with the maintenance team who walked me through how to fix myself (he had covid). Easy fix, but had to do this three more times myself throughout the stay as the pressure kept dropping and we had no heat or hot water. If this was resolved, it would have been 5’s across the board.
Lauren from London stayed at Wyllin Cot for 3 nights in April 2023
Island Escapes Team replied more than 1 year ago
We are so glad you enjoyed your stay at Wyllin Cot and thank you for your feedback. We are very sorry you had heating and hot water issues during your time there, these issues at the property are currently being addressed. Thank you for being so understanding and for your cooperation. Aside from this, we are very glad you liked the property. We would very much look forward to welcoming you back again in the future. Thank you for your review, and for choosing Island Escapes!
Cosy cottage close to a bus stop
Review submitted on Thu, 29 Dec 2022
4.8
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
4.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer Service
5.0
We had a very enjoyable winter stay at this cottage, which made a good base for exploring the Island on the bus network (there is a stop on the main road, quite nearby). The cottage itself is small but cosy and we enjoyed the log burner and comfortable bathtub. There was a problem with the boiler while we were staying which was resolved with excellent service from Island Escapes.
Nicola from Lancaster stayed at Wyllin Cot for 5 nights in December 2022
Island Escapes Team replied more than 1 year ago
We are so glad you enjoyed your stay at Wyllin Cot. We are glad you were happy with our service. We look forward to welcoming you back again in the future, thank you for choosing Island Escapes.
Incredibly Cosy Cottage
Review submitted on Sat, 05 Nov 2022
4.7
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
4.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
4.0
Customer Service
5.0
What a gorgeous little cottage! Although the weather was against us, the cottage was so cosy to come back to after a day of adventures, the log burner had us toasty warm and comfortable in minutes! Wyllin Cott provided everything we could possibly need, the kitchen was well equipped, from potato peeler to coffee pod machine and the use of space was ingenious. We found the bedroom to be very comfortable, we took our 6 year old too who slept like a log in his little bed and particularly loved playing the board games provided in front of the fire while the wind was howling outside. We popped over to the lovely garden in our wellies and can imagine it would be gorgeous in the summer. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and have already recommended it to lots of people. Thanks for having us!
Nikki from Douglas stayed at Wyllin Cot for 3 nights in October 2022
Quirky cottage - enjoyable stay
Review submitted on Mon, 05 Sep 2022
4.2
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
4.0
Comfort
4.0
Condition
4.0
Location
5.0
Value
3.0
Customer Service
5.0
Quirky cottage which makes maximum use of limited space.
Best way is to go with it - we did and thoroughly enjoyed our stay.
It won’t be for everyone, especially those with limited mobility or if you enjoy a long shower - only option is sitting in the bath to wash.
Tim from Colby stayed at Wyllin Cot for 4 nights in August 2022
Island Escapes Team replied more than 1 year ago
We are so glad you enjoyed your stay at Wyllin Cot, it is such a lovely and quirky little cottage. We very much hope to welcome you back again in the future. Thank you for your review, and for choosing Island Escapes!
Unfortunately we only stayed two nights out of the four
Review submitted on Mon, 15 Aug 2022
2.5
out of 5
Guest doesn't recommend this property
Cleanliness
3.0
Comfort
1.0
Condition
2.0
Location
3.0
Value
1.0
Customer Service
5.0
Sadly the cottage was not for us and we only stayed for the first two, out of four nights.
We rarely give negative reviews, and would be happy if you decided not to publish this one. As we do appreciate the effort of the cottage owners, that have clearly put their heart into this little place. We also appreciated the response from Island Escapes in helping us get the hot water working.
The bed was low and really uncomfortable for two people.
The downstairs toilet and washing facilities was problematic.
It was cold and damp (though the heating does work very well and maybe as a Winter ‘cosy cottage’ it works).
The outdoor space was unusable ……. We went for a look at the summerhouse, as we hoped to invite our Grandchildren over for a picnic. The ground is covered in stinging nettles and the path down to it overgrown, with quite a few big brambles.
Guest from Isle Of Man stayed at Wyllin Cot for 4 nights in August 2022
Quirky but very nicely presented
Review submitted on Mon, 15 Aug 2022
4.2
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
4.0
Condition
5.0
Location
4.0
Value
3.0
Customer Service
4.0
Wyllin Cot is smaller than expected but the owners have been very clever in maximising space in a very tasteful way. High quality fixtures, fittings and decor add to the enjoyment of the cottage. The cottage will not suit everyone as highlighted in the provided information because of the tight spaces but we loved it because of the character and decor.
Stephen from Nr Corwen stayed at Wyllin Cot for 3 nights in August 2022
Extended Weekend at Wyllin Cottage
Review submitted on Tue, 09 Aug 2022
4.3
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
3.0
Condition
4.0
Location
5.0
Value
4.0
Customer Service
5.0
A quirky little cottage, perfect for any couple seeking a weekend break/ few days break in a lovely quiet location within easy walking distance of Kirk Michael Village, Glen Wyllin beach and surrounding countryside. The allocated parking area is tight (but manageable) for a medium sized SUV car, located facing out of the cottage diagonally to the left off the narrow access road. We really enjoyed our short stay and would readily recommend the cottage to any active couple.
Ruth from Douglas stayed at Wyllin Cot for 3 nights in July 2022