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Take advantage of a terrace, a garden and laundry facilities at The Overlook - a house that sleeps 6 guests in 3 bedrooms. Guests can connect to in-room WiFi.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Ocean view
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available

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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 Overlook - a house that sleeps 6 guests in 3 bedrooms

The Overlook has been architect designed and has breathtaking sea views across the English Channel. There are two large double bedrooms, both with en-suite showers and doors opening onto a separate balcony facing south and looking out to sea. There is a further twin bedroom, and a family bathroom. The open plan living area is accessed down some internal steps and benefits form patio doors leading to a second large terrace with table and seating. The Overlook has been furnished to a high standard and benefits from ample off road parking.

It is situated only a few minutes' walk from the centre of Ventnor, a Victorian seaside town with buildings full of character. In addition to the main shopping street where you will find a selection of small supermarkets to include a Co-op and Tesco Express, there are parks and gardens, museums and the Winter Gardens - an entertainment venue with a growing reputation for theatre, concerts, comedy and dance shows and of course the restaurant/bar.

There are a number of great restaurants in Ventnor including Cantina, The Ale & Oyster, and the Smoking Lobster to name a few. The famous Spyglass pub sits right on the sea, and there are some great tea and coffee shops and Lady Scarlett's Tea Parlour (complete with 1940's theming) are favourites. Or if you fancy a take-away to enjoy by the beach, the Ventnor Haven Fishery on The Esplanade sell fantastic fish & chips, locally caught and prepared to order.

Ventnor Botanic Garden lies in the remarkable microclimate at the heart of the famous 'Undercliff.' This unique garden is protected from the cold northerly winds by chalk downs. In addition to enjoying the lovely gardens, it also hosts events and exhibitions and there is a restaurant and Café on-site for refreshments; lunch or coffee and cake!

From The Esplanade you can take the level walk, along the sea wall to Bonchurch, or walk along the cliff path towards Steephill Cove, a beautiful sheltered bay only accessed by foot.

Limitations: Children over 7 years old only
Note: Guests with mobility issues may wish to check the suitability of this property prior to booking

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Garden
  • Terrace

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

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

  • Electric car charging station
  • Garden

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM

Minimum check-in age - 18

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

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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

About the area

Located in Ventnor, this holiday home is by the sea. Ventnor Park and Pirates Cove Adventure Golf are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Isle of Wight Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and Robin Hill Country Park. Oceanblue Sea Charters and Isle of Wight Owl and Falconry Centre are also worth visiting. Visit our Ventnor travel guide
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Ventnor, Isle of Wight

What's nearby

  • Ventnor Beach
    Ventnor Beach
    6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Steephill Cove Beach
    Steephill Cove Beach
    4 min drive - 1.7 km
  • Ventnor Park
    10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Ventnor Downs
    14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Ventnor Botanic Garden
    4 min drive - 1.7 km

Getting around

  • Shanklin Station
    18 min drive
  • Southampton (SOU)
    115 min drive

Restaurants

  • The Spyglass Inn
    11 min walk
  • Ocean View Fish & Chips
    9 min walk
  • King Harry's Bar
    6 min drive
  • Plantation Room Café
    3 min drive
  • Samphire Coastal Kitchen
    9 min walk

Frequently asked questions

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

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at The Overlook - a house that sleeps 6 guests in 3 bedrooms?

On-site parking is available at the property.

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

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

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

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

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

Situated by the sea, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Oceanblue Sea Charters, English Channel and Ventnor Beach. Ventnor Downs and Ventnor Park are also within 15 minutes.

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

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Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 28 out of 34 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 34 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 34 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 34 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 34 reviews

8.8

Cleanliness

6.6

Location

Reviews

From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Nice place to stay ..

Beautiful place to stay . Lovely views . Clean and well decorated through out. Could do with a hot tub .. and a welcome basket with IOW goods..
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sally T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fab house for a week on the Island

The property was light and airy. We loved the space and open plan area and the outside areas. Everything had been done to a high spec, the kitchen was well equipped and the bathrooms were good with powerful showers.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

carly w.

Stunning stay - beautiful view and fabulous home.

Stayed with my mum and dad and 5 year old daughter. This house is incredible!! Waking up to a view of the ocean is my favourite thing and this home had views in abundance. Easy walk to beach (not so easy back up) great restaurants and facilities and good place to explore the rest of the island. I highly recommend!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Annie

Late Summer at The Overlook

Lovely clean, midern & spacious accommodation with fabulous views of Ventnor and ocean beyond. Good and helpful information about property, services, helplines within property. A good base to explore from. Lovely balcony areas to sit and relax.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Perfect for sea views and sunsets.

Overlook is comfortable and well equipped. Beautiful sunrise and sunsets. Steps from lounge are major trip hazard and shower trays too. This was mentioned in visitors book many times.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

A cracking property with views to die for

Spacious well maintained property on the hill overlooking Ventnor. Three good sized bedrooms with open plan kitchen-dining-living which had very large panoramic windows giving excellent views over the town and the sea. Good parking although the entry road is a little narrow. All appliances easy to understand - had an issue with the dishwasher which was reported and hopefully fixed for future guests.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

A delightful week in the Overlook

Three generations of our family spent a most enjoyable week in the Overlook, which is very comfortable, clean, well maintained and well appointed. The views are amazing. Ventnor is quite quaint and picturesque and a good place from which to tour the island. Blinds above the main window in the second bedroom would be helpful, as the light was streaming in very early. Also blinds in the lounge would reduce the heat building up on warm days. Otherwise a great place to stay.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

A very special place.

We love the IOW, we love Ventnor, and we love The Overlook. So much so, that we keep going back. The first thing I'll mention is the cleanliness. We're a bit fussy about cleanliness, and more than once the lack of it has stopped us returning to otherwise wonderful properties. The Overlook is always reliably spotless. This is thanks to the cleaner/s, so I hope they are appreciated for their contribution. Very well equipped, The Overlook has everything six people could ever need to enjoy a wonderful holiday, including three balconies to choose from, all with stunning 180 degree views of the sea. We love it.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

A very special place.

We love the IOW, we love Ventnor, and we love The Overlook. So much so, that we keep going back. The first thing I'll mention is the cleanliness. We're a bit fussy about cleanliness, and more than once the lack of it has stopped us returning to otherwise wonderful properties. The Overlook is always reliably spotless. This is thanks to the cleaner/s, so I hope they are appreciated for their contribution. Very well equipped, The Overlook has everything six people could ever need to enjoy a wonderful holiday, including three balconies to choose from, all with stunning 180 degree views of the sea. We love it.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Stunning Views from a Well Appointed Home

This place was amazing, 3 big bedrooms (2 en suite), large living area with modern kitchen with stunning views out to sea. Ample parking and outside space provided a great base to search the island. The place was clean and well appointed with pretty much everything you could need on arrival. There are only a three or four steps to bedrooms/front door inside the property which was ideal for our parents. The place is furnished in a modern style, we especially appreciated the artwork in the living areas and purchased from the same local artists. The only criticism would be the TV set up, I work for a tech company and I was at a loss on how to just watch TV, with 6 remotes all manner of stuff plugged in this was the most confusing set up I’ve ever seen, Apple TV would be a much more simplified option. That said it certainly did not detract from what was a wonderful holiday accommodation.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

David S.

August 2023

We had a good week at the Overlook. The accommodation was to a high standard with lovely views and plenty of balconies to enjoy. We had mixed weather but on the warm sunny days it's just nice to relax outside on one of the chairs or sun loungers. The bedrooms were lovely and spacious and the family bathroom, the bath was fab. Some shelves in the showers might be a useful idea ? The kitchen was well equipped although we took a while to work out how to use some of the built in appliances. The coffee maker was a great idea although hadn't been cleaned before we arrived. We made use of the washing machine and tumble dryer but, again, found the filter for the tumble dryer to be fairly clogged with dust/fabric. One bit I was a bit disappointed in was, after travelling to get there, it would have been a nice thought to leave a "welcome pack" with some milk and tea/coffee. Just a small niggle but would have meant not having to find a local shop after unpacking. Otherwise, a really good holiday home and one I'd consider using again. Would recommend
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Brilliant place, couldn't be bettered

Great location, with superb views. Very well equipped and well looked after accommodation. Plenty of parking.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Fabulous views

Everything was great but particularly the views which were wonderful to wake up to. Everything needed was supplied and washing machine/dryer was a bonus to save washing when you got home. Loved it so much we are going back next year.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Nicola S.

Great property

A lovely week at the Overlook. Absolutely stunning view, great location. Lovely and clean. Would have been nice to have a welcome pack or at the very least a pint of milk in the fridge.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Wayne S.

Fantastic property

Really enjoyed our stay with really clean and comfortable property. Fantastic view and really enjoyed watching the sun set.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Photographs don't do it justice.

This accommodation is stunning. There is everything you need. Parking for 2 cars, which very useful because the area is very narrow & busy with cars. It's quite a walk from Ventnor, up hill but the views truly make up for it.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

The Overlook June 2025

The lovely weather ensured that we had a good stay for our first visit to the Isle if Wight. Spacious and comfy property, but there is a tricky turn into the property's road from the main road. View from the property over Ventnor is fabulous; needs to be seen to appreciate this comment. Well equipped kitchen, however a tray to carry drinks onto the balcony would be a useful addition.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Stunning property and views.

When you walk into The Overlook, it certainly delivers the Wow Factor. The huge windows, offering panoramic views, simply blew us all away. Overall, the accommodation is excellent. It is immaculately clean (apart from the pillows, which unfortunately were heavily stained). It is very comfortable and well equipped. It offers everything you need for a family holiday or a group of friends. We stayed as a group of six. There is enough space so that you can spread out and have some privacy, or get together in the comfortable lounge or large dining area. There are even three well furnished sun terraces to sit out on and enjoy those views. One couple reported that the bed in the second room was too firm, but everyone else found the beds to be very comfy. We did have a few equipment failures during our stay. The dish washer leaked and couldn't be used. The Washing machine would only wash in steaming hot water. The boiler went into fault mode on our last day. These things can happen so we did not stress over it. However, the response from the maintenance team was disappointing, in that nobody came to fix any of these issues, despite the first two being reported on Wednesday. I am informed that these issues were all being looked at and steps taken to improve the response. Overall though, we had a wonderful holiday at The Overlook and we have booked to go again next year. I can't wait!
Verified

4/10 Poor

Roger H.

Liked: Check-in

Not a good holiday

Steps in the cottage were not visibly clear they mingled into the lower floor which caused a bad fall needing medical intervention. Difficulty with patio and folding doors in bedroom. Could not get TV to work. Dish washer and washing machine did not work and had to be repaired.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

One of the best properties we've stayed in

An absolutely delightful property, certainly somewhere we would rent again. The rooms were spacious, and comfortable, and everything was well maintained and clean. The highlight was the huge windows in the open-plan lounge area with views across the English Channel.
Verified

8/10 Good

Alan Leslie H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Isle of Wight tour

👍Great apartment 👎Need listening from different holidaymakers over en-suite with safe wet mats and shelf in showers also too small hand wash basin which unsuitable for wash faces or teeth clean! And there are hazard invisible steps in apartment.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Super house

The Overlook definitely has the wow factor. It was spotlessly clean, well equipped and comfortable. The location is perfect for watching the shipping heading to and from the Solent. There are some good pubs and restaurants in Ventnor (the Spyglass, Crab and Lobster Tap and Smoking Lobster) but be aware that the town is built on a hill and the walk from the town centre is steep.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Helen H.

Wonderful accommodation

The Overlook is certainly a lovely holiday home. We enjoyed a wonderful stay, the views are amazing. The accommodation was spotless and was well equipped with everything needed for an enjoyable stay. After days out walking it was good to return to a relaxing environment. I would definitely recommend The Overlook and would like to return in the future.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Donna C.

Happy holiday

Lovely place to stay with fantastic views. The terraces are lovely. It is a peaceful location and enjoyed by all the family
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Johannah L.

Summer holiday 26.07.21 - 10.07.21

House is lovely and comfortable with all the comforts of home and more. Would note that the main bedroom could do with an opening window as no-one is going to sleep with bi-folding doors open and it is very warm. Also shower in that bathroom opens the wrong way, so impossible to turn it on before going in. Just a couple of thoughts