Description
With 3 bedrooms, Santa Rosa is a self catering holiday cottage providing a perfect base for exploring the Isle of Man. Close to public transport links, the Manx Electric Railway, the famous Douglas Bay Horse Tramway, and Douglas Promenade where the bus stops frequently with direct routes to the Sea Terminal and the airport, this is a great property if you don't have your own transport.Douglas, the islands capital has a great choice of restaurants, pubs and coffee shops. For motorsport fans the cottage is also located close to the world famous Isle of Man TT circuit.
The cottage itself faces south, with stunning panoramic sea views from most rooms. The outside seating area provides a sun trap, watch activity on the promenade below with the trams coming and going from the Manx Electric Railway and Douglas Bay Horse Tramway. Directly opposite Santa Rosa is the lovely Summerhill Glen, which provides a scenic walk and has illuminated features at night.
Whilst Santa Rosa does not have its own private parking, it is possible to stop immediately outside to unload, free and convenient parking is available on the promenade just a minute or two's walk away.
Holiday Let features
Visit Isle of Man rating: 4 Star
Ground Floor
Lounge area: Two comfortable sofas, table, four chairs, TV with Amazon Firestick, DVD player, electric fire.
Kitchen: Well equipped, microwave, fridge/freezer, oven, ceramic hob, washing machine, fold-out table and two chairs. These chairs can be used with the four from the lounge.
Bathroom: Shower over bath, WC and handwash basin
Cupboard under stairs: Tumble dryer
Outdoor Area: There is a small gravelled seating area with folding garden chairs
First Floor
Bedroom 1: Double bed, fitted wardrobes, dressing table, bedside tables and lamps.
Bedroom 2: Double bed, hanging rail, bedside tables and lamps.
Bedroom 3: Single bed, hanging rail, bedside table and lamp.
Bathroom: WC and handwash basin.
General
Parking: Free on-road parking is available a short walk from the property on the promenade.
EV Charging: Not available at the property, however, there are a number of charging points found a short distance away on Douglas promenade.
Pets: Up to 2 dogs accepted (please be aware of road outside property although it is enclosed with garden gate).
Changeover Day: Flexible, arrival 4:00pm - departure 10:00am
Power and Heating: Electricity and heating included in rent.
Free Wifi: Ultra fast broadband included
Bedding and Linen: Bed linen & towels provided, please bring your own beach towels.
Baby Equipment: Cot and high chair available at an additional cost.
Shop: 0.5 ml Pub: 0.2 ml Bus stop: 0.1 ml
Important: It is important to note that there is no pavement outside the property and extra care must be given when crossing this road due to the house's position. This is especially important if children are a member of the party.
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, Washing Machine, Linen Provided , Hairdryer, Pets accepted, Outdoor seating, Towels provided, Near a cinema, Near a theatre, Sea View, Near a pub, Near to beach, Near a shopMap and directions
Reviews
Nigel, Havant wrote a review on 23rd of April 2024
Our stay at Santa Rosa for Nephews wedding
A really lovely spot and thoroughly enjoyed by the family. Parking is an issue, however we negotiated a spot opposite with th property owner. It would be helpful to have a guide to the TV as it was not a straightforward arrangement. A great holiday.Cleanliness
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Guest, Matlock wrote a review on 9th of February 2024
Short break
Lovely house, very homely. Slight walk up the hill from the front. View onto sea front amazing. Thanks for the arrival present of cheese and milk. All very clean. We got the heating working after texting island escape very easy communication. Would recommend this stay.Cleanliness
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Jennifer, Douglas wrote a review on 16th of October 2023
Great stay!
Fantastic location, lovely sea views, clean and comfortable. Great service too. We were very happy for our visiting guests.Cleanliness
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Ann, Bolton wrote a review on 1st of October 2023
Perfect Location
A brilliant place to watch the world go by - be it electric trams, horse trams, ferries, or the ever changing weather (in our case including Storm Agnes and a double rainbow too!). Such stunning views! Also enjoyed exploring Sunnyhill Glen (with evening illuminations). Only two of us stayed, which was perfect, might be a tad cosy with five!Cleanliness
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Laura, Lancaster wrote a review on 6th of September 2023
A beautiful house in the perfect location. The service was great and the house is very well equipped
We enjoyed our stay and I will recommend, specially for the location that is by the promenade and public transport.Cleanliness
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Jo , Norwich wrote a review on 13th of July 2023
Amazing views, great location!
We had a wonderful stay at Santa Rosa, the views from the window were amazing, looking at the sea was great for our wellbeing and it was nice to watch the comings and goings of people on the beach below. The location was great because we could take the nearby tram to the north, the bus, or walk into the town centre. The house was well equipped, clean and comfortable. The island was lovely, lots of things to do and nice beaches, waterfalls and quirky little trains. We will definitely come again.Cleanliness
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Patxi, Donostia wrote a review on 11th of June 2023
Gratis trip
Excelent customer service and very happy riders. Very good cooking facilities, as we cooked at home the whole time. Very good locaciónCleanliness
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April, Brackley wrote a review on 6th of June 2023
Lovely stay
We stayed for a week and the house was great, very comfortable and had everything we needed. The road outside is extremely dangerous we had a little one in a pram and you had to be very careful. The outside area is the house needs some attention especially the decking and the steps from a health and safety point. Overall lovely stay.Cleanliness
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Anne-marie, Berne wrote a review on 2nd of June 2023
The heating was a hassle.
The house was cold when we arrived, and the heating remained a hassle throughout our stay. Moreover it was a bit too basically furnished for my taste.Cleanliness
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Lindsey, Wisbeach wrote a review on 15th of April 2023
Beautiful views, well equipped. Dangerous road.
Ok the house was clean, well equipped. Big leak thru windows (as reported to you). Really needs fixing as ruining wooden floor and of course does impact negatively on stay. The worst aspect is the dangerous road which we feel should be pointed out more. Definitely not a place for children or those with mobility issues, need to be quick across that road. Many thanksCleanliness
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Paul, Brights Grove wrote a review on 29th of March 2023
Great view
Great location and great view. Easy free parking on promenade. Enough has been said about crossing the road in front of property (scary). Needs bigger beds.Cleanliness
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Bernadette, Douglas wrote a review on 5th of January 2023
Stay at Santa Rosa
We have stayed in this property now a couple of times and no doubt we will be staying here again soon. Extremely happy with the property and its cleanliness and also fantastic customer service. BernadetteCleanliness
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Jacqui, European Way wrote a review on 7th of October 2022
A comfortable stay and sea views
Beautiful apartment with incredible views of Douglas Bay. Everything we needed and excellent serviceCleanliness
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Jacqui, St John's wrote a review on 7th of October 2022
A comfortable stay and sea views
Beautiful apartment with incredible views of Douglas Bay. Everything we needed and excellent serviceCleanliness
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Carol, Hull wrote a review on 17th of September 2022
Good views.
Great views but dangerous crossing road outside property and definitely nowhere stop to unload. Could do with bigger beds too.Cleanliness
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Lesley, Liverpool wrote a review on 13th of August 2022
Super holiday in the Santa Rosa
We've had a super and comfortable stay at the Santa Rosa being excellently positioned and with great views if Douglas Bay and promenade.Cleanliness
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Christine, Whitehaven wrote a review on 6th of July 2022
Great holiday
Ideal accommodation for our extended family, All our needs were provided for, including food and drink in the fridge. The view of the bay was stunning and the children enjoyed watching the boats. Wouldn't hesitate to recommend this property for a holiday on the Isle of Man.Cleanliness
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Guest, Gorebridge wrote a review on 20th of June 2022
Lovely , well equipped house.
A lovely well presented and well equipped house with great sea views. Thank you the welcome groceries- very helpful. Thank you to the owner.Cleanliness
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Steve, Bristol wrote a review on 19th of June 2022
Highly recommend
We have this house for the TT race week and it proved to be perfect, the location was spot on, views over the bay breathtaking and the house was presented excellently, we would all come back again and highly recommended by us all.Cleanliness
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Stephen, Alfreton wrote a review on 28th of May 2022
Excellent Sea view property in Douglas
Loved the sea views through the two large windows to the front of the house. Very comfy beds,The property was very clean, clean bedding plus having two toilets were handy, Be careful when crossing the road outside the property as its very busy, glad they have a blind spot mirror to help you cross, The only gripe I have is that it says you can park on the seafront, we came in two cars but didnt travel out a lot, as there were too many camper vans taking up most of the spaces we counted eleven camper vans one day, so when we came back after a ride out we were struggling to find a place to park for two cars, probably it was because it was the week before the TT started, but I would have liked to have parked closer to the propertyCleanliness
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Stephen, South Normanton wrote a review on 28th of May 2022
Excellent Sea view property in Douglas
Loved the sea views through the two large windows to the front of the house. Very comfy beds,The property was very clean, clean bedding plus having two toilets were handy, Be careful when crossing the road outside the property as its very busy, glad they have a blind spot mirror to help you cross, The only gripe I have is that it says you can park on the seafront, we came in two cars but didnt travel out a lot, as there were too many camper vans taking up most of the spaces we counted eleven camper vans one day, so when we came back after a ride out we were struggling to find a place to park for two cars, probably it was because it was the week before the TT started, but I would have liked to have parked closer to the propertyCleanliness
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Simon, Darlington wrote a review on 16th of May 2022
Great holiday in fantastic property
Great house, fantastic central location overlooking Douglas Bay. Spotlessly clean on arrival. Provision of numerous items like bread, milk, butter, cheese, coffee, tea, the list is endless. Ample nearby parking. Great place to stay.Cleanliness
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Bernadette, Douglas wrote a review on 28th of April 2022
Santa Rosa
This was a lovely property to relax in with absolutely wonderful views, everything was provided and someone at the end of the phone to speak to if you had any issues. Looking forward to staying in this property again. Super people to deal with.Cleanliness
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Steve, Glossop wrote a review on 14th of April 2022
Pre Easter Break
Enjoyed our stay in this well located & well kept cottage. Great views of the bay from the lounge windows and main bedroom. 20-30 min walk into main town area. Watch the road outside the property as it is located on a blind bend. TV took some working out but got there in the endCleanliness
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Louise, Epsom wrote a review on 11th of April 2022
Really lovely holiday home
We had a really lovely week staying in Santa Rosa. We arrived late on a Sunday night and really appreciated the milk, bread, cheese, butter, tea, coffee and biscuits etc left for us. The house was beautifully clean and very thoughtfully furnished with everything you could need. The table in the lounge folds out and there were 6 dining chairs provided. So nice to eat your breakfast with an undisrupted view of the sea! The kitchen was very well equipped even with oils and spices, washing up liquid etc. The beds were comfy and there were 3 good sized rooms, 2 double and 1 single. One double and the single have views of the sea and electric railway. The spacious bathroom has a fantastic shower and there is a second toilet upstairs. The house is located a little way up a steep hill opposite the entrance to Summer Hill Glen. You have to park on the promenade which was not a problem, but bear it in mind with transporting luggage and it might be more of a challenge for the elderly. You need to take care crossing to and from the house as there is no pavement outside the house and it's by a bend in the road, due to the steepness, vehicles tend to go by past pretty fast. There is a mirror to help you see vehicles coming down but be careful with small children and slower moving people! The house is a great location about 5 minute drive along the prom from the ferry, it's very close to the electric railway, you can see it from the lounge window. it's about a 20/25 minute walk to get to the main shopping street. We had lovely meals at China Town restaurant below the house and Mojo's chippy on the prom. Would really recommend this lovely house, we really miss waking up to the sound of the sea! Island Escapes were brilliant at communication and we wouldn't hesitate to recommend them and Santa Rosa.Cleanliness
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