Mole End

Ventnor, Isle of Wight
Self-catering
+44 (0)7973 765868
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Per night
£140 - £170
Per week
£750 - £1200

3 beds

Bedroom

2 bedrooms

Sleeps

Sleeps 4

Children welcome
Babies welcome

A lovely old cottage in the cliffside village of St Lawrence. Watch boats sail by from the terrace, soak in an antique bath with sea views…

Per night
£140 - £170
Per week
£750 - £1200

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£140 - £170 per night

£750 - £1200 per week

The Experience

Tucked into the Isle of Wight’s Undercliff, this charming Victorian cottage was once St Lawrence’s village inn. Today, local drinkers are long gone and this two-bedroom bolthole is now frequented by families and couples looking for a stylish island retreat. Lush vegetation, historic buildings and spectacular sea views surround you here. Step through the front door, framed by a rose-covered arch, into bright and cosy interiors. Tessa and Lev’s love for their delightful holiday cottage is obvious throughout – from the well-tended terrace to the claw-foot bath thoughtfully placed so you can gaze at the sea and sky while you soak. The homely sitting room is stocked with books, films and board games; a wood-burner sits within the exposed-brick fireplace – logs are on the house. An Aga (electric), Belfast sink and wooden table create a relaxed farmhouse feel in the kitchen, while there’s a barbecue for al fresco dining on sunny days. Upstairs, light-filled bedrooms have comfy mattresses and colourful prints on the walls. It’s a mile’s stroll to Ventnor Botanic Gardens or to beautiful, secluded Steephill Cove. 

Essentials

  • EV charger
  • Self check-in
  • Swimming pool
  • Hot tub
  • Garden
  • Open fire / woodburner
  • Breakfast included
  • Breakfast available
  • Meals available
  • Vegetarian meals
  • Oven
  • Parking on premises
  • Free parking nearby
  • Accessible by public transport
  • WiFi
  • Television
  • Central heating
  • Limited mobility
  • Wheelchair access
  • Mobile reception
  • Hob
  • Barbecue
  • Paid parking nearby
  • Air conditioning
  • Relaxation areas
  • Washing machine
  • Tennis court
  • Microwave oven
  • No smoking
  • Credit cards
  • Working farm
  • Owner has pets
  • Electricity included
  • Dishwasher
  • Pets welcome

Family friendly

  • Baby monitor
  • Books and toys
  • Children welcome
  • Babies welcome
  • Stair gates
  • High chair
  • Fire guard
  • Cot available

Nearby

  • Pub/bar within 3 miles
  • Restaurant within 3 miles
  • Shop within 3 miles

Activities

  • Bikes available
  • Food courses
  • Kayaking
  • Other courses
  • Sailing
  • Surfing
  • Wild swimming

Pricing

Nightly price
from £140
Weekly price
from £750
Damage deposit
£100
1 Cottage for 4
From £1403 beds2 bedrooms

Information

Booking information

Check in
From 4pm
Check out
By 10am
Other details
Sorry, pets not allowed. Minimum stay: 7 nights in high season. Short breaks available.
Closed
Never.
No smoking
Smoking not permitted anywhere in the property.
Meals
Restaurants 2 miles away.

Reviews

SANDRA, TAUNTON

What a delightful place to stay - even better than anticipated. Especially the loo with a view! Fabulous location on the south of the island. We loved being able to walk down to Woody Bay and along the coast path without using the car We will be back!


Mary, Great Milton Oxford

Really lovely, well equipped cottage, with sea view. Beautiful part of the Island with quiet road, and easy reach of Botanical Gardens and Steep Hill Cove, both worth a visit. Smoking Lobster and True Food Kitchen a cycle ride away. Red Squirrel Trail away from the coast is a very pretty route.


Claire, Winchester

Mole End is beautiful and set in a lovely position with sea views. The cottage had everything we needed, plus lots of books and guides of the local area. We would like to return and explore some more walks along the coast.


Clare, Exeter

An absolutely delightful cottage on a peaceful side of the Island. Mole End is comfortable, clean and stylish - we felt so at home. You can walk 10 minutes to a beautiful beach, and we spent so much time exploring the surrounding area. We'll be back!


Liz, Chichester

Mole End is delightful! All the comfort and character indicated in the description, a beautiful location, comprehensive information provided beforehand plus maps and guides in the cottage. We had a memorable stay to celebrate a special birthday. And the island - apart from some occasionally challenging steep roads and roadworks - has so much to offer.


Location

The neighbourhood

Local points of interest from Lev Parikian

  • The Isle of Wight coastal path is very close – perfect for walkers and bird watchers. It's a lovely 45-minute stroll along the cliffs to Ventnor.
  • More than half of the Isle of Wight is designated an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, including the area around Mole End.
  • The Ventnor Fringe, held every summer since 2010, attracts over 300 performers every year, and is now established as one of the island's main attractions.
  • The nearby Botanical Gardens benefit from the Undercliff area's famously benevolent climate to grow many plants considered too delicate for mainland Britain.
  • The older of St. Lawrence's two churches, originally just thirty feet long, used to be the smallest parish church in England.
  • In Victorian times the view from the trains that emerged from the St. Lawrence tunnel was said to be "the best and most dramatic in Europe".