Holiday cottages in the Isle of Man

Maggies Cottage

Greeba, Isle of Man
Ref: 585048
Maggie's Cottage is a delightful one-bedroomed holiday cottage located on a farm, nestled into the hills and enjoying spectacular views over the Central Valley, Greeba.
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Description

Maggie's Cottage is a delightful one-bedroomed holiday cottage located on a farm, nestled into the hills enjoying spectacular views over the Central Valley, Greeba, Isle of Man.

Perfect for a tranquil couple's getaway, you can experience the relaxing countryside and the small farm on site. There are sheep, chickens and a dog!

Just down the road from Maggie's Cottage is The Heritage Trail, an old railway line which ran from Douglas to Peel. It has been resurfaced to provide an easy route suitable for all ages. You can walk and cycle along the trail, perfect for a summer's day out! An ideal spot for mountain bikes, the cottage has a building for storage and electrical point for e-bikes.

For those of you who prefer a faster-paced lifestyle, Maggie's Cottage is located just minutes from the TT course, making this a prime spot to base yourself for the action.

Peel, a working fishing port with historical significance, is ten minute drive away. Visit Peel Castle and The House of Manannan, discover the culinary delights on offer from fresh ice cream to today's catch and explore the mazy streets and the town's independent shops.

This property has a spiral staircase which is not suitable for children.

Visit Isle of Man Star Rating: Rating Pending

Holiday Let Features

Lounge & Dining Area: Sofa, TV, dining table and two chairs

Kitchen: Oven, hob, fridge/freezer, microwave

Bedroom: Double bed, bedside cabinets, chest of drawers, wardrobe

Bathroom: Walk-in shower, wash hand basin, WC and washer/dryer

Parking: There is parking for one car outside the property

EV Charging: Electric vehicle charging is available from the three-pin electric socket in the barn. This service is available as a booking extra.

Changeover Day: Flexible - arrival 3:00pm - departure 10:00am

Pets: Not accepted

Power & Heating: Heating & Electricity included

Wifi: Free Wifi included

Bedding & Linen: Bed linen and towels provided

Shop: 2 ml Pub: 2 ml Bus stop: 2 ml

Accessibility: There is a narrow spiral staircase in the property as pictured, which may be unsuitable for those with reduced mobility.

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.

Features

Free Wifi, Dishwasher, Private Parking , Linen Provided , Hairdryer, Outdoor seating, Towels provided, Great for couples, Great for Staycations, Rural views

Map and directions

Reviews

John, Grimscote wrote a review on 21st of January 2024

A gem

Super cottage. The owners were very welcoming and helpful. Great walks from the door step. Recommended.

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ROBERT, Barwell wrote a review on 21st of September 2023

Amazing location and property

Couldn't fault it. Amazing location , beautiful property , great hosts . Everything you could want .

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Richard Stewart, Banbury wrote a review on 15th of September 2023

A perfect hideaway on the Isle of Man

The directions to find Maggies Cottage were spot on and we found ourselves on a single track road leading steeply uphill in places to the cottage. The owners Fliss & Phil were there to meet us and help us settle in .The cottage was just as advertised. Comfortably furnished & well equipped. The all important bed was comfortable and we enjoyed a good night's sleep. The cottage is central on the Island and the furthest point was no more than 40mins away. The nearest shop a very good Coop and the local pub only 6 mins away. All in all we were delighted by Maggies Cottage.

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Philip, Royston wrote a review on 5th of August 2023

Very pleasant short stay

The cottage was everything we wanted for a short stay. We felt welcome and the accommodation was very comfortable

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Paul, York wrote a review on 27th of July 2023

A great tranquil cottage

Maggie's cottage is an amazing tranquil contemporary cottage, with stunning views of the surrounding Greeba Valley. We were welcomed by Fliss and Phil, who are great hosts. The cottage is well equipped for a short, or longer stay and we felt right at home immediately. The location is great for exploring the Isle of Man, being quite central, you are only 15-20 minutes away from Douglas, Peel, Laxey, and Castle Town. Likewise Phil recommended a couple of good pubs, and local walking locations, which we gave a go and they didn't disappoint! In all we really enjoyed our stay, and Maggie's cottage is first on the list to book, when we head back to the Isle of Man in future.

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Sue, Corwen, Conwy wrote a review on 23rd of July 2023

We will return

This is our 2nd stay at Maggies this year, our 4th over the past two years which says it all, a perfect place to stay, centrally located for our needs, The property is outstanding with everything you need for a relaxing stay. Fliss and Phil are wonderful hosts, very informative and friendly. Needless to say we have booked again for next year and cannot wait to return. All in all we had a great time touring the island knowing we had a relaxing and peaceful place to return to in the evening.

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Sue, Corwen, Conwy wrote a review on 26th of May 2023

Stunning Views

Yet another superb stay at this wonderful cottage, the hosts Fliss and Phil are so welcoming and informative. It was a pleasure to stay there, we had a great time and looking forward to returning. thanks.

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Phil, Rushen wrote a review on 15th of May 2023

Wonderful location for staycation or holiday

We had a really relaxing time at Maggie's cottage. Everything we needed was there. The location is very good and allowed us to explore a part of the island which we would previously have just driven past. Great walks nearby and the trail along the old railway track is great to get you reconnected with the natural world. Only one very modest criticism was that the tea pot wasn't quite big enough to make two cups of tea but everything else about our stay was excellent.

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Ian, Stockport wrote a review on 10th of May 2023

Cosy cottage in the country

Maggie's barn was well located in a county setting just off the A1 so within easy reach of Peel, Douglas and most parts of the Island. The thick walls of the barn made for a peaceful stay and the barn itself was comfortable, warm and furnished to a very high standard. It would not be suitable for someone with mobility issues due to the steps and spiral staircase. The hosts were friendly and helpful and we really enjoyed our stay here and exploring a most interesting island with lots to see and do.

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Guest, Exeter wrote a review on 10th of January 2023

A beautiful setting

We loved Maggie Cottage. From the view to the cottage itself, it’s a peaceful setting. The owners are so friendly and nothing was too much trouble. We will definitely be back!

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Neville, Felixstowe wrote a review on 23rd of November 2022

A memorable stay.

I stayed here alone for two weeks at the start of November. Nice location at the end of a lane/track up a hillside, overlooking a valley.....fairly easy to find in my opinion. Coming from an area that suffers from 24 hour noise and light pollution I especially appreciated the peace and darkness. I expect on a clear night with a new moon the night sky would be quite a sight. Although on a farm it's not a busy noisy working farm. Just a few sheep, ponies and a few chickens pecking away here and there. .....plus a few wild ducks using the pond. Ideally located for easy access to all parts of the Island. The heritage trail (former railway line) is just down the lane for safe flat walking/cycling. East to Douglas or West to St.John's/Tynwald Hill and beyond, Peel. There is also a bus stop at the end of the lane, should you wish to bus one way and then walk back. A busy co-op, a short drive or healthy walk to Crosby has most things you will need. It's also handy for when you arrive in the early evening via the boat from Douglas and need fresh produce. Maggie's cottage is comfortable and well equipped and wants for nothing. Good wifi for research/planning trips/info etc.. and an extensive range of tv channels/you tube etc. for dark evenings. The owners live nearby but are not intrusive. However they are friendly and informative. All in all, excellent place ideal for a single/couple...which in itself is a rare find as many properties are much larger and generally more expensive. Now if only they would rebuild the Douglas to Peel railway with a halt at Greeba.....wishful thinking I'm afraid. A memorable stay. Gura mie ayd.

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Andrew, Southport wrote a review on 23rd of October 2022

Simply the best......

Obviously, we are all different and have many and varied tastes and therefore this review must be subjective. With that qualification, I would say that my wife and I have stayed in many cottages, both home and abroad and Maggie's Cottage is right up there with the very best. If one has a check list of everything one would ask of a holiday cottage, then this has it. As a perfectly equipped place for two to use as a warm and cosy base, this has everything. Add to that the most hospitable hosts you could wish to meet, then whenever we visit the Isle of Man this will be the place for us, absolutely no point in looking elsewhere. Just off the A1 outside Douglas, the location is rural and very central from which to journey forth. However, this being our first trip to the Isle of Man I was lulled into a false sense of security by my 'phone sat nav. Ended up down a farm track, the extraction from which was particularly difficult! The car sat nav indicated where we were on the road but would not provide directions. The directions from the Agency left a lot to be desired, but the owners of the cottage are addressing this. Once found it's easy to find again! All in all, from our perspective, a perfect place to stay. Our grateful thanks go to our hosts for sharing their fantastic farm with us.

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Sue, Corwen, Conwy wrote a review on 7th of October 2022

Fab place

This is our second visit to Maggie's Cottage this year and as with the first we had a fabulous time, the Cottage is very well presented, Fliss and Phil are excellent hosts. Love staying there, very central to the islands main attractions. Cannot wait to return next year.

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John, Cheltenham wrote a review on 3rd of October 2022

Lovely cottage

Arrived at Maggies cottage to be greeted by Phil with a warm welcome showed us around the cottage. The place has been done to first class workmenship clean tidy with everything you could want. More than advertised. Would recommend to anyone looking to stay around that area, good views quiet and peaceful. Many thanks for our stay

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James, Montgomery wrote a review on 24th of September 2022

Lovely stay at Maggies Cottage

Our first visit to the IoM so thought we would stay somewhere different as we normally use hotels. The cottage is ideally located on a small farm, with great views and some nice walks, and being not far off the main road (TT course) within easy driving for the whole island. The cottage is well equipped enabling us to cook our own meals. Phil greeted us and made us welcome straight away. We have already recommended it to our friends and hope to be returning…!

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Joanne, Chesterfield wrote a review on 5th of September 2022

Excellent 5 ??

Wow ! what more can we say everything was perfect , the cottage itself is beautiful the location is stunning ,and the scenery is amazing one of the nicest places we’ve stayed on the island . It was great to sit and watch all the animals , especially the ducks and chickens walking past the door. Would definitely recommend this cottage , the hosts were very helpful and welcoming, Phil couldn’t do enough for you and helped us in any way he could .

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Jill, Stoke-on-trent wrote a review on 23rd of August 2022

Beautiful!

Beautiful, well- equipped cottage in the perfect location - quiet and peaceful yet close to public transport links. Not having a car with us, 'Go Explore ' cards were invaluable for getting around using the excellent public transport system. There are many lovely walks around the island, including the coastal path, the Steam Heritage trail and a lovely walk up Greeba Mountain and beyond. For the reasonably fit, we found a car is not a necessity to explore the beautiful island. Phil and Fliss were great hosts.

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Steve, Bolton wrote a review on 21st of August 2022

Great place to stay

The location of the property was excellent, Phil met us as we arrived, nothing was too much trouble and had loads of knowledge about the island. We had a lovely time and the weather was fantastic, which made it all the better. Isle of Man is a lovely place, we will be back for sure.

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Jackie, Poulton-fylde wrote a review on 25th of June 2022

Excellent

Wonderful location quite and peaceful. Accommodation excellent spotless / everything modern and everything provided. I would recommend a car .

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Richard, Wellington wrote a review on 11th of June 2022

Beautiful scenery!

Really enjoyed are stay highly recommend everything we needed. Fresh eggs delivered one morning

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Julie, Hull wrote a review on 11th of June 2022

Perfect retreat

We stayed at Maggies during TT practice week and it was the perfect location for catching the action. The cottage is located on a small farm and is beautifully presented, spotlessly clean and well equipped. We thoroughly enjoyed waking up every morning to the stunning views and the sound of birdsong not to mention having chickens, sheep and horses on the doorstep. Maggies is the perfect place to get away from it all but close enough to main roads to make it a perfect base for exploring. The hosts Phil and Fliss live on the farm so were at hand if we needed anything and nothing was too much trouble. We’d love to return!

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Julia Mary, Lancaster wrote a review on 27th of May 2022

Fantastic cottage in a brilliant location

Very much enjoyed our stay at Maggie's Cottage. Lovely well equipped cottage in a beautiful location. Friendly and helpful owners. So much to see, packed a lot in, had a great week.

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Madeline, Salisbury wrote a review on 23rd of May 2022

Perfect comfortable cottage in a perfect location with lovely views. Also for us very dog friendly.

Maggie's the perfect holiday cottage for touring the island with amazing views. The owners Phil and Fliss, made us feel very welcome. The cottage is very clean and comfortable with every thing you need. We have never slept so well and felt so relaxed in a holiday cottage before. Very much looking forward to another 2 weeks walking holiday at Maggie's with our dog.

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Paul, Ipswich wrote a review on 10th of May 2022

A Rural Retreat

Firstly the instructions provided by Island Escapes to find Maggies Cottage were excellent as well as very reassuring as this was quite a rural spot to find. The "what3words" app narrows it down even further. Greeted on arrival by the owners and shown around this beautifully presented and well equipped 2 floor cottage. Also introduced to the various farm animals (sheep, chickens, horses, ducks and dogs) and much time was spent watching them over the week. Being there at lambing time was also wonderful to see the new-borns. It is also a wonderful location for visiting all corners of the island, whatever your interests. We particularly enjoy walking and so made use of the disused railway line at the foot of the drive to walk to Peel. There is a cheap and frequent bus service back if legs are tired. We also climbed the highest point (Snaefell) from Laxey and took the lovely quaint mountain railway back. We loved old Laxey and in particular the easy to do Heritage Historic Trail (which gives some idea of the mining there). We visited Castletown and Port Erin (also nice towns) and walked from each along the coast and glens. Lovely flowers at this time of year and also many seabirds. Even saw harbour porpoises in The Sound overlooking the Calf of Man at the southern tip of the island. The island has plenty to offer whatever your interests and it was great to do so from such a nice comfortable base with good wi-fi to plan your day. Thank you Phil and Fliss and every success for the future.

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Sue, Corwen, Conwy wrote a review on 9th of April 2022

Outstanding

We had a wonderful stay at the cottage which was well equipped, in a beautiful location, The hosts Fliss and Phil were welcoming and very friendly, The cottage is in an ideal place for visiting all parts of the island being in a central location. I would highly recommend the property and are looking forward to returning there next year.

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jennifer, Upper Tysoe, Warwick wrote a review on 5th of March 2022

Fabulous place and thoroughly recommended.

Lovely cottage with amazing views in a great location. Very well presented and we had a super welcome from our hosts. Would certainly recommend a stay at Maggies.

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Philip, Peel wrote a review on 1st of March 2022

Couldn't have chosen a better place for ou first staycation.

A lovely location and a beautiful little cottage. We were met by Phil who was so welcoming we felt at home straight away. The cottage is exactly as it appears on the website. We chose the week in which we had the three big storms and snow. The cottage was so warm and cosy, we were always happy get "home". Disappointed we couldn't spend more time with the lovely pets around the farm. We will definitely return (availability permitting)! Absolutely highly recommended.

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John, Royston wrote a review on 31st of October 2021

A brilliant holiday cottage!

Maggie’s Cottage is a wonderful place for a holiday, set in beautiful scenery in the centre of the island. There is easy access to the Heritage Trail for walks and cycling, with many other local walks and features nearby. The cottage is a delight, well equipped and comfortable. We loved the different animals on the farm including the chickens that wander about freely. Phil and Fliss are great hosts, full of useful information and suggestions. Nothing is too much bother for them.

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Debbie, Ledbury wrote a review on 15th of October 2021

Autumn break at Maggies cottage

Had a great stay! Thank you xx Lovely hosts, location and facilities x We enjoyed the easy access to the Heritage track and had three days exploring 'by bike' - bicycle this time! Easy to get to Peel and Douglas too by bus or car and a great central location to explore the rest of the island. The reknown Hawthorn Restaurant is handy too!

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Rachel, Ramsey wrote a review on 2nd of October 2021

A Welcome Break Away

We had a lovely 4 night stay at Maggies. We were met by Phil, Fliss, chickens, ducks and the 2 well behaved dogs. The cottage had everything we needed for a short stay. The bed was comfortable and the shower was powerful. The wi-fi was excellent, fast and reliable. There are plenty of different walks from the farm and it was handy to pop into The Hawthorn or The Crosby while on our walks. We would highly recommend.

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Jess, Shap wrote a review on 29th of September 2021

Perfect location for our Manx adventure

Phil and Fliss, the property owners, we're very welcoming when we arrived. The cottage itself was lovely and had everything we needed for our stay. We loved the spiral staircase and found the whole cottage lovely and cosy. We were also thrilled to find the dishwasher - who wants to wash up on holiday?! The location was perfect for travelling all over the island, and the local pub/restaurant The Hawthorn did a delicious Sunday lunch.

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Guest, Whitchurch wrote a review on 24th of September 2021

Maggies Cottage

Phil and Fliss were excellent hosts. Very quiet peaceful rural location in the center of the island. Maggies cottage was perfect for us, we hope to return. We have one suggestion a microwave in the kitchen would have been useful.

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Brendan, Douglas wrote a review on 29th of July 2021

Maggies Cottage

We stayed at Maggies Cottage for 21 days from 3rd July to 24th July 2021. It was really very quaint situated in an elevated position with views of Greeba and the Breary hills when looking North. Fliss and her husband Phil the owners were very welcoming and always on hand to help us out. The old steam railway track is a 3 minute walk from the cottage which will take you east towards Douglas or West to Peel likewise if you go up to the main road you have a bus stop which takes you to the capital or to Peel and Ramsey in the North of the Island. Our stay was very enjoyable and we were very lucky with the weather. Our only negative with the cottage is there was no microwave and we also feel there should of been a dressing table mirror and stool in the bedroom, other than that we couldn’t fault it and would definitely recommend to anyone. We would stay again

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