Title: Gurnard Cottage, St Catherine's Lighthouse in Niton, the Isle of Wight. Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=39921492&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Gurnard Cottage, St Catherine's Lighthouse in Niton, the Isle of Wight. Cottage in Ventnor with kitchen ## Photo gallery for Gurnard Cottage, St Catherine's Lighthouse in Niton, the Isle of Wight. ![Beach nearby - Gurnard Cottage, St Catherine's Lighthouse in Niton, the Isle of Wight. (Undercliffe)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/40000000/39930000/39921500/39921492/1c66d2ff.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Outdoor dining - Gurnard Cottage, St Catherine's Lighthouse in Niton, the Isle of Wight. (Undercliffe)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/40000000/39930000/39921500/39921492/77ca5144.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Dining - Gurnard Cottage, St Catherine's Lighthouse in Niton, the Isle of Wight. (Undercliffe)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/40000000/39930000/39921500/39921492/ead27173.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior - Gurnard Cottage, St Catherine's Lighthouse in Niton, the Isle of Wight. (Undercliffe)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/40000000/39930000/39921500/39921492/76fe33d1.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Iron/ironing board, Internet, bed sheets - Gurnard Cottage, St Catherine's Lighthouse in Niton, the Isle of Wight. (Undercliffe)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/40000000/39930000/39921500/39921492/16f86533.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Gurnard Cottage, St Catherine's Lighthouse in Niton, the Isle of Wight. provides a garden and more. ### Entire home 1 bathroom11 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Ocean view - Kitchen - Washing machine - Dryer - Pet-friendly - Outdoor space ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire cottage to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Gurnard Cottage, St Catherine's Lighthouse in Niton, the Isle of Wight. This is the end cottage to the east on the St Catherine's Lighthouse site and offers accommodation for five guests. It features an entrance hall, sitting room, dining room, fully fitted kitchen, bathroom, double bedroom, twin bedroom and a single bedroom. Outside, there is a fully enclosed and private courtyard with a shared open grassed area. St Catherine's Lighthouse is situated just outside the hamlet of Niton, approximately 10 minutes' drive from the popular coastal resort of Ventnor, the southernmost point of the Isle of Wight. The site comprises a terrace of three self-catering, former lighthouse keepers' cottages, Landward Cottage sleeping 4 guests, Gurnard Cottage sleeping five guests and Penda Cottage sleeping five guests. There is an excellent real ale pub a 10-minute walk up the hill, The Buddle Smugglers Inn. Additional Information: Up to two well-behaved dogs are welcome (small additional charge). The ferries welcome dogs in the passenger lounges in dedicated areas and provide water bowls. There is no fog signal at this lighthouse site. A travel cot and highchair are available on request. Please Note: Due to the location of the property, television reception is often intermittent or lost. Very limited mobile signal. A landline telephone is provided for UK and non-premium numbers only. You may unload next to Penda Cottage (nearest to parking area) but please remember to park to the rear of the cottage to respect the privacy and views of others. Parking to the rear can also be accessed via the back door and through your private courtyard. Guests are reminded they are renting a heritage building, therefore certain features such as steps, stairs and floor levels may not comply with that of a modern building. As such, we would advise guests to acquaint themselves with the premises on arrival and exercise caution accordingly. Guests should be aware that the lighthouses and equipment need regular and sometimes emergency maintenance. Therefore visits by maintenance staff may occur at any time during the year. However, staff will do their best to ensure guest privacy at all times. Access roads to the lighthouse site are narrow with limited passing places and, dependent on the season and site, there is the possibility of overhanging vegetation due to cutting restrictions during bird breeding seasons or other environmental reasons. A barbecue is not provided, however guests are welcome to bring their own, subject to adhering to the safety precautions set out in the arrival information. Sorry, no fireworks, drones or remote controlled flying equipment are permitted. Sorry, charging of electric cars is not permitted. Given the remote locations of our cottages the Wi-Fi speed and availability cannot be guaranteed at this site The service offered is for light browsing and occasional use, services such as streaming and gaming may not be possible owing to the speeds obtainable. ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach nearby ### Internet - Available in the cottage: Internet access ### Parking and transport - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Hob - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator ### Bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Towels provided ### Entertainment - TV ### Outdoor areas - Garden ### Laundry - Washing machine ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board - Phone ### Things to do - Birdwatching nearby - Cycling nearby ### 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 - Unit size: 11 square feet ## Similar properties ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/91000000/90530000/90521400/90521314/w1513h968x0y112-1c4cbea2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Beautiful Cottage by the Coast VENTNOR - Dryer - Outdoor space [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-02&endDate=2026-03-03&selected=90521314&PinnedHotelID=90521314&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Smart TV, fireplace, video games, DVD player](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/101000000/100430000/100420600/100420529/b2f39950.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Unique, quirky tin tabernacle perfect for cozy group getaways, near coast & pub Ventnor - Kitchen - Washing machine - Pet-friendly - Free Wi-Fi [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-02&endDate=2026-03-03&selected=100420529&PinnedHotelID=100420529&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [Compare similar properties](/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-02&endDate=2026-03-03&selected=39921492&PinnedHotelID=39921492&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2&comparePropertyIds=39921492,90521314,100420529) ## 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 Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools ### Pets Pets are allowed Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ### Events No events allowed ### Smoking Smoking is not permitted ## 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 If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. ### Property is also known as Vrbo Property 104357 ## About the area Located in Ventnor, this cottage is near the beach. Shanklin Beach and Isle of Wight Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Blackgang Chine and Butterfly Paragliding. Island Clay Breaks and Oceanblue Sea Charters are also worth visiting. Take the opportunity to explore the area for outdoor excitement like cycling and other activities like birdwatching. [Visit our Ventnor travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Ventnor.dx5612) [View more Cottages in Ventnor](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Ventnor-Cottages.d5612-aaCottages.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C50.57575%2C-1.29788&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=EEeeg3aZwtXbzE00zxrthXZmzC8=) Undercliffe, Ventnor ### What's nearby - ![Picture taken a very short walk up the cliffs from the beach.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/182521/f2eea72d-107d-48fb-a6bb-28e4226b85d4.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Isle of Wight Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty 1 min walk \- 0.0 miles - ![Beautiful lighthouse, well worth steep climb](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000010371/d8a3e4ba-ffea-4a8b-8d7a-18b6f7064dfa.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) St. Catherine's Lighthouse 3 min walk \- 0.2 miles - St Catherine's Lookout 12 min walk \- 0.7 miles - Hoy Monument 6 min drive \- 2.3 miles - Blackgang Chine 7 min drive \- 3.0 miles ### Getting around - Ryde St John's Road Station 23 min drive - Southampton (SOU) 120 min drive ### Restaurants - The White Lion 3 min drive - Ocean View Fish & Chips 9 min drive - Loaph 9 min drive - Wight Mouse Inn 7 min drive - White Horse Inn 6 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Gurnard Cottage, St Catherine's Lighthouse in Niton, the Isle of Wight. pet-friendly? ### How much is parking at Gurnard Cottage, St Catherine's Lighthouse in Niton, the Isle of Wight.? ### What time is check-in at Gurnard Cottage, St Catherine's Lighthouse in Niton, the Isle of Wight.? ### What time is check-out at Gurnard Cottage, St Catherine's Lighthouse in Niton, the Isle of Wight.? ### Where is Gurnard Cottage, St Catherine's Lighthouse in Niton, the Isle of Wight. located? ## Have a question? 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