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The Retreat

3.0 star property
Cottage in Freshwater with free parking

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Fridge, dishwasher, electric kettle, toaster
Living area
Terrace/patio
2 bedrooms, individually decorated, individually furnished, free WiFi
Property grounds
At The Retreat, you can look forward to an adjacent golf course, a garden, and a playground. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor Space
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

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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 Retreat

Cottage in Freshwater with free parking
This smoke-free cottage features a garden, free self parking, and free WiFi in public areas. The cottage features free WiFi and a washing machine, plus a kitchen with a refrigerator and a dishwasher. An electric kettle and a shower are among the other amenities available to guests. Housekeeping is not available.
Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Accommodations at this 3-star cottage have kitchens with refrigerators, cookware/dishes/utensils, and dishwashers. Bathrooms include showers.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Family friendly

  • Playground

Kitchen

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms

Bathroom

  • 1 private bathroom
  • Shower

Outdoor areas

  • Garden

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • No housekeeping service

Location highlights

  • Next to a golf course

Things to do

  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails 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
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Property payment types

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
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards
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

Property is also known as

The Retreat Cottage
The Retreat Freshwater
The Retreat Cottage Freshwater

About the neighborhood

Located in Freshwater, this cottage is next to a golf course and near the beach. Travelers looking for local activities can try Yarmouth Isle-of-Wight Ferry Terminal and Lymington Pier Ferry Port, while those looking to experience a bit of culture can stop by Beaulieu National Motor Museum. The Needles Landmark Attraction and Lymington Sea Water Baths are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with fishing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails.
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240 Brambles Chine Monks Lane, Freshwater, England, PO40 9SZ

What's nearby

  • Colwell Bay Beach - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Yarmouth Isle-of-Wight Ferry Terminal - 4 min drive - 2.1 miles
  • The Needles Landmark Attraction - 5 min drive - 2.9 miles
  • Lymington Pier Ferry Port - 43 min drive - 6.4 miles
  • Milford on Sea Beach - 54 min drive - 11.8 miles

Getting around

  • Yarmouth Station - 14 min drive
  • Bournemouth (BOH-Bournemouth Intl.) - 94 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Saltwater Cafe - ‬54 min drive
  • ‪End Of The Line Cafe - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Piano Cafe - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Wheatsheaf Inn - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Smugglers Inn - ‬54 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Retreat pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at The Retreat?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Retreat?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Retreat?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Retreat located?

Situated in Freshwater, this golf cottage is within a 15-minute walk of Colwell Bay Beach and Fort Victoria Country Park. Golden Hill Fort Country Park and Totland Bay Beach are also within 2 mi (3 km).

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