Title: Charming rural property with a nautical feel. Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Charming rural property with a nautical feel. ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/71000000/70120000/70113400/70113383/88a5b760.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/71000000/70120000/70113400/70113383/675bc7be.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/71000000/70120000/70113400/70113383/2d3f598e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, dishwasher, toaster](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/71000000/70120000/70113400/70113383/e2e94986.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![5 bedrooms, WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/71000000/70120000/70113400/70113383/f828e6b2.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Perched on a slope above the Medina Valley, Malacca offers a serene retreat amidst four acres of woodland. Relax in the sauna, snuggle up by the log burner, or unwind on the spacious balcony with excellent views over the surrounding area. 9.8 Exceptional ### Entire home 5 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 9 ## Popular amenities - Parking available - Washer - Pet-friendly - Barbecue grill - Kitchen - Outdoor space ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Charming rural property with a nautical feel. Malacca is a lovingly converted house. Set in four acres of woodland, it is a perfect location to relax and as a base to enjoy the island. Set on a slope above the Medina Valley, an old stable block has been transformed with furniture custom made for the house and from the former Royal Yacht. The well equipped kitchen and larder at the end of the house lead into a long dining room with custom made table to sit 14, surrounded by old church pew and chairs. The former town hall doors have been converted to fold back, separating it from the living room. The parquet flooring leads through to the lounge with log burner and large glazed bay. Further along are a cloakroom, walk in shower, and single and double furnished with decking and fittings from the Royal Yacht. A couple of steps up from the Lounge lead to the sauna. Next is a small ladder to a boat like double bed cabin (best for the younger or more agile). An ensuite double and spacious bathroom are at the back of the house. Upstairs you will find the valuted ceiling bedroom with fitted wardrobes and snug ideal for curling up with a book. Off it is a large balcony with excellent views over the woodland and surrounding area. Outside is a patio and lawn which continues into the woodland, giving good privacy from the road. Behind the house is a mature orchard, continuing into woodland. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: WiFi ### Parking and transport - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Microwave - Refrigerator - Toaster ### Bedrooms - 5 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 3 bathrooms - Bathtub - Shower - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Entertainment - TV ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Garden ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Pets - Pet friendly - 2 pets total ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector) - Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property) ### General - Garden ## Similar properties ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/108000000/107420000/107413100/107413068/b1d5b655.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Paws a While! 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EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking. 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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip Host has not indicated whether 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 Vrbo Property Charming Rural Property With a Nautical Feel Charming rural property with a nautical feel. East Cowes ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=50.736095,-1.273927&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:ugutH%60ywF%3FY%3FW%40W%3FY%40W%3FY%40W%40W%40WBY%40WBWBW%40WBWBWDWBWDWBUDWDUDWDUDWFUDUFUDUFSFUFUHSFUFSHSHSFSHQHSHQHSJQHQJQHOJQJOJOJOHOLOJOJMLMJMLMJMLKLKLMLIJKLKNILILILINGLILGNGLGNELENELENENELCNCNCNANCLANANAN%3FL%3FPAN%40L%3FN%3FN%40N%40L%40NBN%40NBNBLBNDNDLDNDLDNDLFNFLFLHNFLHLHLHNHLJJJLJLJLJLJJLLLJLLLJLJNLNHNJNJNJNJPHNJPHPJPHRHPHRHPFRHRHRFTFRHRFTFTFRDTFTDTFVDTDTDVDTDVBTDVBVDVBVBV%40VBVBV%40VBX%40V%40V%40V%3FX%40V%3FX%40V%3FV%3FX%3FV%3FVAX%3FVAX%3FVAVAXAVCVAVCVCVAXCVCTEVCVEVCVETEVETEVETGTETGTETGTGRGTITGRGRIRIRGRIRIPIRIPKPIPKPIPKNKNKPKNINMLKNKLMLKLMLKLMJMLMJMJKJMHOHMJMFMHOHMFMFOFMFODMFODMDOBODMBOBOBOBO%40M%40O%40O%40O%40M%3FO%3FQ%3FM%3FOAOAOAMAOAOCOCOCMCOEOCMEOEMGOEMGOGMGMGOIMGMIMKOIMIKKMKMKMKMMKMMKKMMOKMKOMMIOKOKOKQKOIQKQIQKQIQISIQISGSISISGSGSIUGSGUGUEUGUEUGUEUEWEUEWEUCWEWCWEWCUCWAYCWCWAWCWAWAYAW%3FWAY%3FWAY%3FW%3FW&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=JvLHyvFkKZCIBIj98wYzpAqCtBc=) Whippingham, England #### What's nearby - Osborne House - 4 min drive - 1.9 miles - Cowes Harbour - 5 min drive - 2.6 miles - Seaclose Park - 5 min drive - 3.0 miles - Fishbourne Car And Passenger Terminal - 7 min drive - 3.8 miles - Ryde Pier Head Terminal - 15 min drive - 7.3 miles #### Getting around - Ryde St John's Road Station - 11 min drive - Southampton (SOU) - 85 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Duke of York - ‬7 min drive - ‪The Cedars - ‬4 min drive - ‪Old Stag - ‬9 min drive - ‪The Coast Bar & Dining Room - ‬7 min drive - ‪Folly Inn - ‬12 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Charming rural property with a nautical feel. pet-friendly? > Yes, this property allows pets (limit 2 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details. ### What time is check-in at Charming rural property with a nautical feel.? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Charming rural property with a nautical feel.? > Checkout is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is Charming rural property with a nautical feel. located? > Situated in East Cowes, this holiday home is within 3 miles (5 km) of Osborne House, Isle of Wight Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and East Cowes Ferry Terminal. Cowes Harbour and Cowes Yacht Haven are also within 3 miles (5 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Charming rural property with a nautical feel. Reviews 9.8 ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 9 8 - Good 1 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 9.6/10 Cleanliness ### 10/10 Excellent #### Carol R. 17 Sept 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Peaceful and unusual house We enjoyed our stay at this characterful secluded property. The large dining room table was ideal for our family, as was the privacy of the location. ##### Carol R. Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Peter L. 11 Sept 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great place We thought it was a great place with loads of atmosphere. The garden and woodland areas are, in parts, overgrown which gives added fun to children. There is a" Famous Five" feel with quality stuff but nothing too precious and a good place to relax. We want to return next year so don't want to be too enthusiastic and attract competition. ##### Peter L. Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller 30 Oct 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### A real gem Malacca is the perfect place to get away from it all. The children had a blast in the large front garden and woods. The property is very cozy and has everything you will need for a base to explore the island. Thank you for a great stay. ##### Verified traveller Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sarah C. 15 Aug 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Brilliant property in an excellent location! We booked this property for a last minute getaway and James (the owner) was brilliant at responding to questions quickly, and even arranged for a welcome hamper with thoughtful essentials! We all had a great time and would return without hesitation. ##### Sarah C. Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Charles H. 14 Nov 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Family Celebration We had a fantastic stay. Really lovely, quirky house. Quiet location yet near everything one could need. We will be back! ##### Charles H. Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2021 ### 8/10 Good #### Gillian L., Sonning Common 4 Oct 2021 Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Roomy quirky property Spacious property great for a group of 7 friends on a weekend break. Ideally situated 10 minutes from Cowes port with easy access to all areas of the island. Felt the property could do with a good spring clean (dirty crockery in dishwasher/dusty furniture/dirty windows. ) No local information file/guides however good wi-if access. Owner very pleasant and approachable. ##### Gillian L. Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Rebecca W. 19 Sept 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Unique beautiful house Stayed for a long weekend for my grandads 90th birthday. 4 generations and this was the ideal property. The bedrooms were clean and comfortable and the ‘cubby hole’ bedroom is awesome for children (and adults!). The master bedroom with the balcony is gorgeous. The layout of the house is perfect for families as the living room and kitchen are at the centre and flow together. The house is set in gorgeous grounds. It is somewhere where I want to tell everyone about as it is so impressive but also keep a secret as I would like to visit again and don’t want it to be sold out! ;-) this house has the wow factor in a very unique understated way. Communication with James was fantastic and we even got to meet his gorgeous baby daughter. Easy to find and great location for exploring this glorious island. ##### Rebecca W. Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Carmel C. 27 Aug 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beautiful & peaceful Malacca…. I’m so happy we found this beautiful nautical property to rent. We had a warm welcome from James on our arrival (and good communication before we arrived too). Everything a family needed was there, iron, washing machine etc. It is a fantastic base to explore the beautiful Isle of Wight. The children loved the nautical feel house, there were plenty of rooms to explore and chill out in. Everything was so clean and it was a lovely comfortable and peaceful stay. The outside grounds are lovely too, it reminded me of ireland! We are so grateful to have had such a lovely holiday. Thank you Malacca! ##### Carmel C. Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Lee F. 23 Aug 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great house Fantastic rustic house in a relaxed location. ##### Lee F. Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Isac W. 15 Aug 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### We have been traveling with the family for years, we have never had a host like ‘James’! James did everything we should be able to book it, and made sure we will enjoy our short weekend break! The property was super clean, the pictures don’t do justice! It’s much nicer! It’s spacious for large families, there is everything there you need, great location! We had the best weekend ever! And to our host! ‘Super Host’! We have no words to thank him enough! Will definitely visit again! ##### Isac W. 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