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Riverside cottage is situated in a wonderful location near Port St Mary.

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Exterior
4 bedrooms, Internet, bed sheets
Fridge, microwave, oven, dishwasher
TV
Exterior

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Water view

About this property

Entire place

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

Riverside cottage is situated in a wonderful location near Port St Mary.

Riverside Cottage is a lovingly refurbished self catering holiday cottage located within the peaceful hamlet of Glen Chass, with sea views overlooking Port St Mary Bay and across to the Langness peninsula, the southern-most tip of the Isle of Man.

Sleeping 6 guests across 4 bedrooms, it's the perfect holiday cottage for families and small groups of friends. The secure garden with seating and dining table is the perfect place to unwind.

There's lots for guests to explore! The famous Raad Ny Foillan (Way of the Gull) passes nearby, a nearly 100 mile coastal footpath which winds its way around the coast of the island. Behind the house is a small glen to explore, with a network of footpaths leading down to the sea, where you may be lucky enough to see basking sharks, harbour porpoises, Risso's dolphin or Minke whales!
Whilst Riverside Cottage is in a quiet location, it's only a short drive to nearby Port St Mary (20 minute walk) and Port Erin. Cregneash is also nearby, where guests can take a trip back in time and experience a living illustration of a farming and crofting community from the 19th century. Take a trip to The Sound too, the perfect location to witness the Isle of Man's coastal beauty.

Riverside Cottage itself also holds a special place in the history of the Isle of Man, as it is the former home of Ned Maddrell, the last native Manx Gaelic speaker.

Holiday Let Features

Visit Isle of Man Rating: Rating pending

Ground Floor

Living room: Comfortable sofa seating, TV, log burner
Dining room: Dining table with seating for six, bookcase
Kitchen: Well equipped, oven, hob, microwave, toaster, kettle, dishwasher, fridge-freezer, coffee machine, breakfast bar & 2 stools.
Bathroom: Walk-in shower, WC, hand wash basin, washing machine
Outdoor: Beautiful garden area with table and chairs and shed for storage

First Floor

Bedroom 1: Double bed, bedside cabinets, chest of drawers, open wardrobe, dressing table
Bedroom 2: Double bed, bedside cabinets, chest of drawers, clothes rail
Bedroom 3: Single bed, bedside cabinet, chest of drawers, clothes rail
Bedroom 4: Single bed, chest of drawers, clothes rail
Bathroom: Shower over bath, WC, hand wash basin and heated towel rail

General

Parking: Roadside parking beside the property next to the gate.
Changeover Day: Flexible - arrival 4:00pm - departure 10:00am
Pets: Two well behaved dogs welcome
Baby Equipment: High chair and cot available to hire at additional cost.
Power & Heating: Heating & Electricity included
Wifi: Free Wifi included
Bedding & Linen: Bed linen and towels provided. Please provide your own beach towels.
Shop: 1 ml Pub: 1 ml
Accessibility: The road to the cottage is a narrow single track road with tight bends. The property is accessed on the level from the parking area, all bedrooms are located up a flight of stairs and this property is not well suited for those with mobility issues.
Damage: Important! We are committed to protecting our properties which is why we now take a £35 fee from each booking as a damage waiver. This is included in the price you pay and covers you for up to £500 worth of accidental damages to the property that could occur whilst you are staying.

Property manager

Island Escapes

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Internet access

Kitchen

  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • TV

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • In a rural location

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)

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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

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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

585801

About the area

Map
Port St Mary, Isle of Man

What's nearby

  • Cregneash Village Folk Museum - 19 min walk - 1.1 miles
  • Port St Mary Beach - 19 min walk - 1.1 miles
  • Port Erin Railway Museum - 3 min drive - 1.1 miles
  • Port Erin Beach - 3 min drive - 1.3 miles
  • Castle Rushen - 8 min drive - 5.8 miles

Getting around

  • Douglas Ferry Station - 21 min drive
  • Isle of Man (IOM) - 15 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Station - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Colby Glen Hotel - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The Whitestone - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Cafe Oasis - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Foraging Vintners - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Riverside cottage is situated in a wonderful location near Port St Mary. pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Riverside cottage is situated in a wonderful location near Port St Mary.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Riverside cottage is situated in a wonderful location near Port St Mary.?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Riverside cottage is situated in a wonderful location near Port St Mary. located?

Situated in a rural location, this cottage is within 1 mile (2 km) of Cregneash Village Folk Museum, Port St Mary Beach and Port Erin Railway Museum. Port Erin Beach and Rowany Golf Club are also within 2 miles (3 km).

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9.8

Exceptional

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Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 24 reviews
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10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

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10/10

Lovely comfortable cottage, good location, sea views. Well stocked with kitchen equipment. We had a a wonderful time ☺️
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10/10

We loved our stay in this lovely house. Very well restored and appointed. The secure garden was great for our young grandchild and it was lovely to do beautiful walks from the house.
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10/10

Lovely location, lovely enclosed garden- very safe for dogs and children. Excellent walking from the cottage. Cottage very clean and kitchen had everything needed.
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10/10

The cottage is beautifully located in a tranquil setting with sea views and with lovely walks on the doorstep, couldn't fault it at all. The bread, cheese and wine left for us was a very nice touch ☺️.
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10/10

This is a lovely property in a beautiful location. It would be perfect in summer, but also made a very cosy winter stay. Minor issue upon arrival was immediately sorted out with a helpful and friendly approach.
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10/10

Beautiful property in a beautiful location. A short drive to Port Erin and Port St Mary. Garden nice to enjoy morning coffee and more. IOM itself just perfect.
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10/10

Had a great time at Riverside Cottage, a comfortable house in peaceful surroundings. We loved the spacious kitchen/diner and found the downstairs shower room a bonus for a group of 5 adults. The garden is a lovely place to sit on sunny days and distant views of the sea are a bonus. Highly recommended.
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10/10

What a great place to stay! The house was beautifully presented, warm, welcoming and so well equipped. Everything good quality and very clean. A selection of gorgeous local goodies greeted us. Uninterrupted views of the sea from three of the bedrooms and the sittingroom, a pretty garden to sit out in the sun and a woodburning stove for when we felt like curling up with a good book and a glass of wine; a lot of thought and care has gone into making this a great place to stay. We were six adults (2 couples and 2 singles) plus a two year old. We loved being between Port St Mary and Port Erin and so close to the coastal path. Perfect for us.
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10/10

We really appreciated the cleanliness and functionality of this pretty cottage as well as the beautiful decor and wonderful scents throughout! Peaceful and comfortable with a well kitted out kitchen and fabulous walks from the door. Easy driving distance to amenities and days out. The only extra thing we’d have appreciated, would have been a short length of hosepipe on the outside tap to make it easy to wash the dog and put boots down after muddy walks (we had to dunk him in the stream, which he wasn’t too happy about ). But other than that, it couldn’t have been more perfect. Thank you so much, we hope to visit again soon!
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8/10

Well equipped and tastefully furnished cottage in a quiet location. Welcome pack included milk, bread, butter, wine along with tea and coffee bags. Loved the little extras such as the waterproof maps and a good variety of books. Views from the bedrooms out to sea. A great place for a walking base or just for a peaceful getaway. A footpath right by the front gate takes you down alongside a pretty stream to the beach, from there you can walk up to Port St Mary town. It is also half an hour's walk from Port Erin. Didn't get round to using the log burner in the lounge as too busy out exploring, but I imagine it makes the room very cosy on a chilly evening.
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8/10

Property is very spacious and fairly comfortable. It had all the necessary amenities / facilities for self catering. Plenty of useful local information. We had to report a couple of issues to Island Escapes that affected and somewhat spoiled our stay. (Hopefully these will be fixed and not cause future guests problems) Lovely garden but we had poor weather and so were unable to take advantage of it. A good place to stay for a holiday in the south of the island. However, we found a superior property in the north so this property was therefore only second best for us.
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10/10

Riverside cottage is a picture book place to locate yourself for a stay in the IOM, The house itself is very clean, well decorated and retains some rustic features, the key thing for our group was the four bedrooms. The position is fantastic with views over the sea and green uncluttered countryside, right next to a meandering footpath by a stream in its own idyllic little valley that eventually runs out to the sea. Nearby Port St. Mary is just a short drive away for everyday shopping needs and has a small selection of eateries and bars within walking distance to while away the evenings. There's plenty of things to look at in Port St. Mary and nearby is the coastal footpath to roam on your way to the Calf of Man if you like a good walk. For days out, there's easy access to a lovely beach and many more facilities in nearby Port Erin. Castletown is a short drive away and is well worth a day of sightseeing. Road access to places like Peel, Ramsey and Douglas is straightforward. For an extra bit of interest there's a narrow gauge steam railway from Port Erin to Douglas plus the Electric Tramway from Douglas to Ramsey that passes the Laxey wheel with a branch that climbs to a cafe on top of Snaefell. In summary: the accommodation is an excellent find in a stunning location on an idyllic island that has a relaxed pace with many friendly people - it's all five star

10/10

Overall very good, from a personal perspective it would be good if there was a king size bed, the main toilet upstairs the flush on the toilet was difficult to use. Very clean, thoughtful touches would definitely come back.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
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10/10

We loved our stay in this lovely house. Very well restored and appointed. The secure garden was great for our young grandchild and it was lovely to do beautiful walks from the house.
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10/10

Really comfortable stay in Riverside Cottage, the place was really clean and fresh and comfortable and full of interesting books of local interest. Couple of points from previous reviews that could have put us off, one said the parking was tight, I don't think it is really. We took two cars and easily parked in front of the house without any problems. Another review said that there wasn't enough crockery to warrant using the dishwasher, well there is now. Also, the same person said one of the beds was a bit too firm and the pillows too thin, this wasn't the case for us. They also said there wasn't enough turning spaces for such a narrow road ... I can only think they were having a bad week because we simply turned around outside the house.
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10/10

We thoroughly enjoyed our week at the comfortable and well equipped Riverside Cottage. The location is stunning and there are many beautiful walks to be enjoyed in the local area.

10/10

Perfect stay for us, outside storage for our bikes. Quiet location, beautiful house, everything spotless and of high quality
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
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10/10

Beautiful cottage with beautiful views, the garden was lovely with a patio area where we enjoyed a bbq. The house was very clean and facilities were perfect. Beds were comfortable with extra cushions and blankets available. The welcome pack was a lovely touch especially the bread, cheese and wine. Amazing stay thankyou very much.
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10/10

We loved this cottage. The location was ideal, the cottage itself was beautifully fitted out and the garden was lovely. The cottage is very comfortable and the garden is perfect for catching the sunshine in the morning and the evening. We would love to stay again.
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8/10

Excellent standard of accommodation. Lots of nice touches including toys and books. Plenty of space inside and out. Dishwasher a bit redundant as not enough crockery to warrant using it. One of the beds was a bit too firm and pillows a bit thin. Wonderful garden and location for views and walks but a bit tricky for cars. Not enough turning spaces for an estate and very narrow road to the turning circle.
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10/10

A lovely cottage, well equipped, great location. You really don’t need to use your car if you don’t want to. You feel away from everywhere, but actually you can be in Port St Mary or Port Erin in 20/30 minutes walk.
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10/10

This was family of 4 adults and a large dog. The property was as described, it was lovely and clean and freshly upgraded with a welcome pack of milk, bread, butter and bicuits. The garden was enclosed and easily accessible immediately around the house. There was a wilder area further down the garden which our dog enjoyed. The kitchen was fully equipped to enable you to be self sufficient. We enjoyed trying out the variety of restaurants. There was access to various walks from the cottage which take you up hills, down to a rocky bay or across fields. We would definately recommend this property to our friends who are looking for a quiet base.
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10/10

Lovely House Lovely Location. House has everything Highly recommend High spec fixtures and fittings Many thanks Eugene