Guests say
The Sail Loft Annexe in Yarmouth is a cosy and peaceful holiday rental with a convenient location close to the beach and local amenities. Guests appreciate the friendly owner and the adjacent cafe's delicious food. While some guests mention issues with maintenance and comfort, the property's charm and excellent location for walking and exploring the Isle of Wight are frequently praised.
Reviews indicate a generally satisfactory level of cleanliness, with some guests noting areas that could benefit from more thorough cleaning or dusting. However, the majority did not raise significant concerns, suggesting a generally clean environment.
The location is highly praised for its proximity to the beach, local cafe, and Yarmouth town. It is considered a great base for walking and exploring the Isle of Wight, contributing to its high rating.
Comfort receives mixed feedback. Some guests find the property cosy and the bed comfortable, while others suggest the mattress needs replacing and mention issues with the shower temperature. The balance of opinions leads to a slightly above average score.
Facilities are deemed adequate by some guests, but others report maintenance issues such as problems with the shower, heating, and kitchen equipment. The need for updates and minor repairs is noted, resulting in a moderate score.
There is insufficient information regarding the presence of thoughtful gestures such as gifts. Therefore, a score cannot be provided, and guests should not expect such amenities as part of their stay.
About this property
This delightful ground floor Yarmouth self-catering apartment provides cosy studio accommodation, with an open plan living area including sleeping area, and a separate shower room. This Yarmouth self-catering apartment is only seconds from the beach, coastal path, and a private slipway, and is perfect for a romantic retreat. Note: This apartment can be booked with Refs. 4220, 4221, 905105, 905106, 905107 and 906577, together they sleep 20.
The wonderful harbour town of Yarmouth is the oldest town on the Isle of Wight and is home to delightful narrow streets with an array of shops and inns, with the busy harbour welcoming many watercraft, plus a visit to Henry viii's castle is well worth a visit. The coastal path and the nearby Tennyson Down are a haven for walkers and cyclists, and the beaches at Colwell and Totland Bay have fantastic watersports facilities. Yarmouth is an ideal base for exploring the island.
Accommodation
All ground floor.
Open plan studio accommodation with double bed, kitchen, dining area and sitting area.
Shower room with shower, basin and WC.
Note: Steps lead down to the door from the parking area.
Electric convector heaters.
Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge, TV with Freeview and wifi.
Fuel and power included in rent.
Bed linen included in rent.
Off road parking for 1 car.
Communal use of private shingle beach and slipway at the front of the boathouse.
One well-behaved dog welcome at £10 per week.
Sorry, no smoking.
Licensed cafe next door.
Shop and pub 10 mins walk.
Note: Property is very close to the beach; children and pets should be supervised.
Note: Swimming is discouraged outside the apartment due to the strong tide and currents.
Note: This apartment does not offer a sea view.
Nearby points of interest
- Sammy Miller Museum
- Godshill Model Village
- Carisbrooke Castle
- Castlehaven Beach
Reviews (39)
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Margaret
When I was looking though you properties last year with a view to booking somewhere for this September, I was drawn to the look of Sail Loft Annex in your main picture. It looked a nice place to stay. There was access on the flat to the doors which my husband and I needed. At 79 and 83 we find steps difficult these days. I could see there were windows looking out over the Solent and all year I have been looking forward to our holiday. We were disappointed when we went inside to find there was no window at all facing the sea. The owner said that it was the only one of the 7 properties that didn't have one. I said the picture showed a different property. He said he had asked you to take that picture down. What we learnt while we were there was that there were seven properties at The Boathouse Apartments to give them their proper name. The one in your picture is no 4. I could imagine that as being a Sail Loft Annex in a previous life but not the other apartments. Of the seven, numbers 1-4 were facing the sea. I am not sure where no 5 was but 6 and 7 were down the aforesaid steps. I gather no 6 was above us. The apartment itself was all that we needed and was comfortable as was the bed. We have a 6' wide bed at home so obviously found a 4'6" rather narrow and were afraid of falling out at night. Fortunately, we didn't. We feel that you should not only put the correct name in your brochure but also the correct picture of the outside of the apartment as the main picture. We would advise you put that access would be difficult for anyone with a disability or the elderly. My husband had problems getting the items we had brought with us down the steps and back up again at the end of the holiday. If we use your firm again, we will be in touch with you to check that the access is suitable for us and that accommodation is all on the ground floor. An Nead had an upstairs bedroom despite being a bungalow!
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Nicole
Everything was perfect. We have re-booked for next June already. Our favourite location.
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Gary
Very tired decor. CANNOT fault the area or position of property. Have stayed at many SYKES properties and this was the worst. All others have had nice little unexpected extras and been very clean. The old guy who owns this is a lovely person and it hurts to have to say these things, but we have to be honest. Plenty of people said the same in the guest feedback book. One example, ONE partly used loo roll on the dispanser, no extra rolls- had to go shopping on our first day there