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The Moorings - a house that sleeps 6 guests in 3 bedrooms

Walk from your doorstep to St Helens' beautiful beach or explore nearby footpaths as you discover this charming coastal village.

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Outdoor dining
Exterior
TV, DVD player
Fridge, microwave, oven, dishwasher
3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6105 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Washer
  • Outdoor space
  • Kitchen

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

The Moorings - a house that sleeps 6 guests in 3 bedrooms

The Moorings is a semi-detached house sleeping up to 6 guests in 3 bedrooms and is situated in the beautiful village of St Helens. The accommodation has a double bedroom, a master bedroom with a king size bed (zip & link), a third bedroom with bunk beds (which can hold adult weight), a family bathroom and a downstairs cloakroom. The lounge has comfortable seating with a bay window and smart TV / DVD player. The open plan kitchen has a dining room table that seats 6. The kitchen is well-equipped and spacious, leading to the warm and bright conservatory which has comfortable seating for 6 and a door to an enclosed garden.

St Helens Village is on the East Coast of the Isle of Wight between the villages of Bembridge and Seaview. St Helens' greens are an integral part of the village life with regular sports played throughout the year. The village also has a local corner shop, restaurant and public house.

St Helens beach is within walking distance of the house. Here you will find the remains of the original old church which was built on the seafront, just off the coast is the St Helens Fort built around 1867. You also have views across to Bembridge Harbour and the RSPB conservation area. There is also a lovely café/restaurant for you to enjoy a relaxing meal with stunning views.

The Moorings is an ideal holiday home for families, walkers, cyclists and bird watchers with many public footpaths nearby.

DOGS PERMITTED AT AN ADDITIONAL CHARGE OF GBP35.00 PER DOG PER WEEK - MAX 2

Property manager

Island Holiday Homes

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: WiFi

Kitchen

  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Garden
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a village
  • Near the sea

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,130 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

Property is also known as

The Moorings a House That Sleeps 6 Guests in 3 Bedrooms
The Moorings - a house that sleeps 6 guests in 3 bedrooms Ryde
555788

About the area

Map
Ryde, Isle of Wight

What's nearby

  • Isle of Wight Zoo - 8 min drive
  • Ryde Pier Head Terminal - 12 min drive
  • Sandown Beach - 13 min drive
  • Gunwharf Quays - 81 min drive
  • Portsmouth Historic Dockyard - 84 min drive

Getting around

  • Sandown Brading Station - 6 min drive
  • Southampton (SOU) - 101 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Yarbridge Inn - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Regal Fish & Chip Shop - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Nab Bar - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪The Old Fort - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Moorings - a house that sleeps 6 guests in 3 bedrooms pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at The Moorings - a house that sleeps 6 guests in 3 bedrooms?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Moorings - a house that sleeps 6 guests in 3 bedrooms?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Moorings - a house that sleeps 6 guests in 3 bedrooms located?

Situated by the sea, this cottage is within 1 mile (2 km) of St Helens Beach and Bembridge Beach. Seagrove Beach and Seaview Beach are also within 3 miles (5 km).

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The Moorings - a house that sleeps 6 guests in 3 bedrooms Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 24 out of 28 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 28 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 28 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 28 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 28 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

linda b.

The moorings
Thank you for letting us stay in this beautiful house in beautiful St Helens on the beautiful Isle of Wight. We had a lovely holiday.
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10/10 Excellent

Great house
Beautiful house in a lovely area of the island, cleam, well equipped house with plenty of space for our 5 person family. Nearby pub is excellent although St Helens needs a coffee shop up and running again!!
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10/10 Excellent

Great location
Our third visit and we would definitely book again, so that speaks volumes. We love the village feel of St Helens and the location and facilities of The Moorings. Spacious property - plenty of room for 6. Residential neighbours either side so it feels very homely. Future visitors will not be disappointed.
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10/10 Excellent

A Winter Break
Another very enjoyable stay at The Moorings, thank you. Clean, warm, comfortable and cosy. The new cooker was easy to use, the shower, hot and strong, all the rooms warm and cosy, the conservatory particularly so in the afternoon. A five minute walk to the pub, a bit more to the shore and overall a great location to get out and about on the island. Bembridge, a picturesque 20 minute walk around the bay, for Fish shop, bakery, farm and good coffee shops. Ryde, an interesting bus ride via Seaview, plenty of shops, lovely promenade with great views across to Portsmouth and recommended, The Chocolate Apothecary and Moncton Arts for good coffee and cake. Thanks again, for a great stay.
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10/10 Excellent

Perfect Week!
We had a perfect week staying at The Moorings in St Helens! The Moorings was everything we wanted from a holiday home: clean, comfortable and homely. The enclosed back garden was perfect for our 2 dachshunds which made a big difference to our holiday, peace of mind is very important to us. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and really appreciated the location of the house just a short walk to the Duver and the beach.
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10/10 Excellent

James K.

Lovely place, great location
We stayed with our three teenage kids and found the place lovely. Very spacious downstairs with a gorgeous conservatory. Nice bedrooms and only (very) small downside was the king size zip & link bed was a little uncomfortable but not enough to put a downer on anything. Island Homes were very easy to get hold of and very helpful when needed - would happily book with them again.
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10/10 Excellent

James K.

Lovely place, great location
We stayed with our three teenage kids and found the place lovely. Very spacious downstairs with a gorgeous conservatory. Nice bedrooms and only (very) small downside was the king size zip & link bed was a little uncomfortable but not enough to put a downer on anything. Island Homes were very easy to get hold of and very helpful when needed - would happily book with them again.
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10/10 Excellent

A comfortable, well positioned house, good for families with children and dogs.
A well positioned house round the corner from St. Helen's village green, old bookshop, village shop and good pub. A five miinute walk downhill to the Duver and again to St Helen's bay and Baywatch cafe. The house itself was well planned and nicely furnished. In our case plenty of space for toddler, baby and dogs. The narrow stairs posed a bit of a problem for the elderly in our party who would have benefitted from a handrail on the wall side. There did not appear to be an extractor fan above cooker. Parkng outside the house is not guaranteed, some days better than others, but certainly a house we would like to book again.
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10/10 Excellent

gemma rogers

Family staycation!
We had an amazing weeks holiday staying in this property. It is a bright, airy and stylish house. We’ll equipped and homely. A great location too. We were very lucky with the weather so actually didn’t need to venture very far. The beach, a few cafes and a pub more or less on your door step. We will be back.
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10/10 Excellent

linda b.

The Moorings
Lovely house very micely decorated.Loved the main bedroom and the bathroom duck tiles made me smile. Had a lovely time there.Very spacious kitchen. Thank you.
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10/10 Excellent

A lovely stay
Opened the front door and was thrilled straight away. Conservatory was a real bonus to relax in. Comfortable beds. Our stay was during the quieter month of May so we were able to park right outside every day.
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8/10 Good

Kris C.

Great House, Great Location
Had a wonderful Easter week at the Moorings, the house is perfect for a family of 4 and a dog, plenty of space, very clean, tastefully decorated and very well equipped. Parking was a slight concern but turned out to be fine. Only gripe is with Island Holiday Homes, not the owners - We left our dog in for an hour or so while we went to a restaurant on our last day. Whilst on the way back to the house, received a call from Island Holiday Homes stating that they had a complaint form a neighbour that our dog was barking incessantly for hours on end and that we should have not left our dog unattended in the premises. This is at odds with the guidance provided with the owners that clearly state that dogs can be left unattended so long as they are kept in the cool of the dining room and not allowed access to the rest of the house, which we adhered to - Clearly Island Holiday Homes need to work closer with the owner so as not to contradict guidance. as a result we felt uncomfortable staying at the house and left earlier than planned resulting in increased ferry costs. It is a shame that such a perfect week was tainted at the end of the stay, but we would heartily recommend the house to anyone We love St Helens and Bembridge and the Moorings will be our first choice when we next visit!
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10/10 Excellent

Glad We Came Back!
We stayed here just before the pandemic in February 2020 and always planned to return as we were so impressed. The house was even better this time - very tastefully redecorated (gave me some ideas on interior design!) and I especially loved the variety of quirky lampshades throughout. We visit the Island often to visit family and the Moorings will definitely be our second home. Big thanks to Island Holiday Homes for their excellent customer care - we had to reschedule our visit from February due to the storms, and this was done sympathetically, efficiently and at very little cost - I was so impressed with the service provided
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8/10 Good

Rosie W.

Cosy Winter Stay
The house was really clean and nicely decorated, with good wifi and some board games in the conservatory. Having a living room, large kitchen diner and also a conservatory meant there was plenty of space to find a quiet corner, or spend time together. We felt very comfortable there. The house itself and the road it was on were quiet (the whole island was very quiet at that time of year.) We had a very nice walk to the nearest beach, fish and chips from the mobile van that visited the green and we enjoyed looking in the second hand bookshop around the corner. The nearby village shop was useful for bits and pieces that we needed.
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10/10 Excellent

Zoe G.

A fabulous family home in a great location!
We had a fabulous time staying The Moorings back in August. It really was like being home from home! The Moorings is a very well quipped house that has a homely feel with lots of comfort. The surroundings were outstanding and it’s very well located for exploring. We even made friends with the neighbours! It was my first time on the Island and I can honestly say I’m smitten! Thank you so much for sharing your home with us.
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8/10 Good

Beverley C.

Great stay!
Excellent communication throughout the process. Great location and the house was well equipped and served all our needs.
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10/10 Excellent

Rosie M.

A wonderful chilled stay in St Helens
The Moorings was a fantastic house and St Helens provided an excellent base for our adventures on the island. We stayed at the house with 2 small boys and the bunk room worked well for them as did the conservatory for a large play space. We also brought two dogs and the set up was great for them and the Duver being just down the road was perfect for walks. It was also really good to have a dog friendly beach to use at St Helens so they could cool down in the hot weather. The house is beautifully decorated. Only slight negative was that the bathroom was a little basic and with 4 adults using it got quite tired after a few days. The shower was powerful but the controls were tricky to use with wet hands. We were blessed with warm weather during our stay and missed having a BBQ to use in the lovely garden. I tried to cook steaks etc in the kitchen on the hob and the smoke alarm kept going off every few seconds as its so close to the kitchen, so maybe that's a small improvement that could be made. Other than that, we loved it and had a really happy time there.
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8/10 Good

Cliff M.

We love IOW
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10/10 Excellent

Jo M.

A wonderful family retreat
The house was clean, thoughtfully decorated, well appointed and very comfortable. The kids and grownups all enjoyed it and felt very at home. There’s a great pub about 5 mins walk away and the beach can be access via the coastal path at the bottom of the hill. We’d stay here again.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

kurt h., Dorsey, UK

Wonderful The Moorings at St Helens
We enjoyed a wonderful stayvation at The Moorings, very comfortable, clean and with planty of space. Lots of dog walks nearby and places to relax and have fun!! Will be back Kurt, Fiona and Luna (cockerpoo)
Stayed 6 nights in May 2021
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10/10 Excellent

Ian F.

Beautiful house in great location
A beautiful and very well looked after house that was perfect for our holiday. Everything was of great quality, from the furniture to the crockery. The extra touches such as a dishwasher and washing machine made travelling with a young toddler so much easier and the conservatory became our favourite sun spot. Would love to come back.
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10/10 Excellent

Patricia M.

Comfortable stay
Comfortable, well equipped. Walking distance to beach, harbour, restaurants and shop. Good Private garden for outdoor Eating and play. Warm and welcoming.

10/10 Excellent

Anne P.

Excellent family holiday
The property was very well set up for the family of two adults, three children, 6years, 3years and 1year and the dog. There was no problem parking on the road outside and ideal layout of house and enclosed garden with garden furniture. We brought our own BBQ. Would definitely use again.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020
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10/10 Excellent

Natalie S.

A fantastic stay!
This was our first visit to IOW as a family and it didn't disappoint! Everyone was so friendly and welcoming. The house is in a fabulous location and has everything you could want! The information provided by Sara & Tom of what to do, where to go was so useful, especially for finding the dog friendly beaches! We were also really lucky with the weather which topped off a lovely, relaxing week! We will definitely be coming back!!
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10/10 Excellent

Lynne P.

Fantastic holiday at The Moorings is St. Helens
We had a super holiday staying at The Moorings, St. Helens. The house is beautifully decorated and very comfortable. We loved the conservatory and garden also. We would definitely like to stay again, St. Helens is gorgeous and a very good central point to visit the rest of the Island. We can highly recommend it!