Description
NEWLY IMPROVED FOR 2024 - Now with shower room and fitted kitchen with all the mod con’s! 18th Century meets 21st Century.
Wyllin Cot is a delightful 18th century fisherman's cottage, nestled in the hamlet of Glen Wyllin and is steeped in history. Glen Wyllin started out life as a mill and Wyllin means ‘mill’ in Manx. The cottage was built in the 18th century and this tiny yet perfectly formed building has been restored sympathetically to maintain original character with modern day luxuries. A very special feature of Wyllin Cot is the garden that comes with it. Take a walk down a private grassy path opposite the cottage, to a peaceful and enclosed garden of considerable size. Also available for your use is the summer house, where you can sit back, relax and enjoy the peace and quiet.
It is situated in a conservation area where there are immediate walks on your door step. You can take a lovely wooded riverside walk in Coooildarry Nature Reserve which is owned by the Manx Wildlife Trust or down to the beach and along the coast.
You are spoilt for choice in Wyllin Cot as you can completely relax on the colder days in the unique slipper bath in the master bedroom, or you can curl up next to the log burner. If you are more of an adventurous type and like to be out and about exploring there are plenty of mountain bike trails, lots of tarmac for those road cyclists or for motor bike enthusiasts with immediate access to the Isle of Man TT course. For walkers the Raad Ny Foillan coastal footpath or up into the hills and all without jumping into a car!
There is a lounge/kitchen with a downstairs toilet and shower room and upstairs the Master bedroom with a slipper bath. Next door your dressing room with hair dryer, straighteners and clothes hangers/storage.
Please note the slipper bath wouldn’t suit anyone with mobility issues as you need to be able to step into the bath.
Situated across the lane from the house and originally set up by 2 entrepreneurs in the late 1800s, when the railway ran into Glen Wyllin, as a Victorian garden with a tea room. Rare plants were brought into the garden to thrive into this area which is now owned by the cottage. A beautiful and large wild garden with a river running alongside provides the perfect setting for you to unwind.
Watch the video tour here.
Visit Isle of Man rating: 4 Star
Holiday Let Features
Ground Floor
Kitchen/Lounge: TV unit, sofa and chair, log burner, kitchen units, oven, 2 ring hob, dishwasher, toaster, kettle and Nespresso machine (please bring your own pods or there is a cafetière) There is a bench and table to sit and eat at.
Log Burner: Guests can have use of the log burner. Fuel is available at a cost of £25 per week. Please add this on to your booking in the EXTRAS section.
Shower Room: Hand basin and vanity unit, de-mister mirror, Walk in shower.
Under stairs cupboard: washer/dryer.
First Floor
Bedroom: Double bed, bedside tables, lamps, slipper bath and large mirror.
Dressing Room: Hairdryer, straighteners and clothes hangers/storage.
General
Parking: There is a small car parking space diagonally opposite the cottage and there is free parking on the opposite side of the main road as well.
EV Charging: Electric vehicle charging is not available at the property, however, there is a charging point in "The Village Car Park", Kirk Michael.
Garden: The garden is accessed down a path opposite the property. This leads you down to ample space, and there is also a summer house for your use.
Changeover Day: Flexible. Arrival 4:00pm - Departure 10:00am
Power and Heating: Included in rent.
Free Wi-Fi: Included
Bedding and Linen: Bed linen & towels provided, not including beach towels.
Pets: This property would be suitable for one small to medium sized dog. (nothing bigger than a Labrador)
Shop: 0.5 ml Pub: 0.5 ml
Accessibility: The cottage has narrower entrances than a modern build and a narrow but small stair case with some low level ceiling beams. Guests would also need to climb into the slipper bath. It would therefore not suit anyone that isn’t fully mobile.
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, Washing Machine, Tumble Dryer, Log burner, Private Parking , Linen Provided , Hairdryer, Pets accepted, Outdoor seating, Towels provided, Great for couples, Great for Staycations, Near a pub, Near to beach, Self Guided Walks, Near a shopMap and directions
Reviews
Alan, wrote a review on 20th of March 2024
Lovely Cottage & Garden
We found the modernised cottage very comfortable. Modern kitchen was easy to use Nice shower room Large bath in the comfortable bedroom What a find with the garden Lovely place for a short breakCleanliness
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Guest, wrote a review on 18th of March 2024
Definitely reccommend
the cottage is very comfy, clean, well equipped and cosy. Would high recommend staying here, its a unique little gem where you can switch off from the world and kick back & relaxCleanliness
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Louisa, Douglas wrote a review on 23rd of February 2024
Mini break
Relaxing stay in a great location. The cottage has loads of cute decorative touches, the log burner was cosy, and the bath was lovely and deep. Would stay again - maybe in the summer next time to make full use of the fabulous garden.Cleanliness
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Debbie, Slough wrote a review on 3rd of October 2023
Back from n time - with home comforts!
Lovely little cottage, beautifully and sympathetically decorated with traditional and up cycled furniture and clever touches of home. Load of hot water, cosy and warm with quirky features such as the bath in the bedroom! Suited us perfectly, but if anybody has mobility issues or is over 6ft the bath/bedroom could be a problem, but this is clearly stated on the booking info.Cleanliness
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Andrew, Ripon wrote a review on 19th of August 2023
Very quaint
Took a while to adjust to the size of the cottage but that is all part of the fun staying in an old cottage. Overall we had a good time and would come again.Cleanliness
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John, Truddyn wrote a review on 24th of July 2023
An enjoyable quirky trip
We stayed for 5 days at Wyllin Cot. The location of the property, of only a five minute walk to Glen Wyllin beach was excellent to exercise our dog. The property is close to The Mitre pub for a drink, however they were not serving food, which was a shame. There is also a local convenience store in walking distance. Kirk Michael has easy access to public transport to all the islands towns. From previous reviews and the sales literature we were advised the cottage was small and quirky and it lived up to it. The owner has made great use of space in a small property but we have to agree it was a challenge. With the toilet downstairs but the bath being upstairs this proved awkward. The bath is also small and high sided. The kitchen has the oven inside a cupboard and the hob on a trolley. Also watch your head on the low beams. Overall an enjoyable stay on the island.Cleanliness
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Graham David, Maidstone wrote a review on 21st of June 2023
Not all it could be!
When my wife and I arrived at Wyllin Cot it became obvious that, especially in the downstairs living accommodation there were some rather odd arrangements. For a start, there was no table and chairs for use with meals. We were given instead, two foot square side tables! The bath (no shower) was in the bedroom and was just about big enough for use if you had your knees up around your chin! The bedroom had its own issues in the form of headroom as a result of a very low beam over the bed, which, if you failed to remember in the dark, resulted in a thump on the head. There were other things, which, given the cost of the accommodation could have been improved without denting the owners profit margin greatly!!! On the positive front, the property was in a good location for the races and Kirkmichael village (one pub!) and the garden, whilst across the road, was pleasant. We would not return to this property given our experiences there.Cleanliness
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Paul, Ruislip wrote a review on 29th of May 2023
Lovely small cottage, ideal for two. Perfect base to explore the island from.
Quirky is right. The cooking arrangements are a little odd but fine for our weeks stay. If you can't manage steps, this isn't for you as the stairs are steep, and getting into and out of the bath requires a stool ! Having said that, would we return.. yes, most definitely, we loved our stay ??.Cleanliness
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Lauren, London wrote a review on 9th of April 2023
Lovely Escape, but Boiler Woes
We had a great time at the lovely cottage, but unfortunately the heating and hot water went out multiple times. Called Island Escapes who quickly put me in touch with the maintenance team who walked me through how to fix myself (he had covid). Easy fix, but had to do this three more times myself throughout the stay as the pressure kept dropping and we had no heat or hot water. If this was resolved, it would have been 5s across the board.Cleanliness
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Nicola, Lancaster wrote a review on 29th of December 2022
Cosy cottage close to a bus stop
We had a very enjoyable winter stay at this cottage, which made a good base for exploring the Island on the bus network (there is a stop on the main road, quite nearby). The cottage itself is small but cosy and we enjoyed the log burner and comfortable bathtub. There was a problem with the boiler while we were staying which was resolved with excellent service from Island Escapes.Cleanliness
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Nikki, Douglas wrote a review on 5th of November 2022
Incredibly Cosy Cottage
What a gorgeous little cottage! Although the weather was against us, the cottage was so cosy to come back to after a day of adventures, the log burner had us toasty warm and comfortable in minutes! Wyllin Cott provided everything we could possibly need, the kitchen was well equipped, from potato peeler to coffee pod machine and the use of space was ingenious. We found the bedroom to be very comfortable, we took our 6 year old too who slept like a log in his little bed and particularly loved playing the board games provided in front of the fire while the wind was howling outside. We popped over to the lovely garden in our wellies and can imagine it would be gorgeous in the summer. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and have already recommended it to lots of people. Thanks for having us!Cleanliness
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Tim, Colby wrote a review on 5th of September 2022
Quirky cottage - enjoyable stay
Quirky cottage which makes maximum use of limited space. Best way is to go with it - we did and thoroughly enjoyed our stay. It wont be for everyone, especially those with limited mobility or if you enjoy a long shower - only option is sitting in the bath to wash.Cleanliness
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Stephen, Nr Corwen wrote a review on 15th of August 2022
Quirky but very nicely presented
Wyllin Cot is smaller than expected but the owners have been very clever in maximising space in a very tasteful way. High quality fixtures, fittings and decor add to the enjoyment of the cottage. The cottage will not suit everyone as highlighted in the provided information because of the tight spaces but we loved it because of the character and decor.Cleanliness
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Guest, Isle Of Man wrote a review on 15th of August 2022
Unfortunately we only stayed two nights out of the four
Sadly the cottage was not for us and we only stayed for the first two, out of four nights. We rarely give negative reviews, and would be happy if you decided not to publish this one. As we do appreciate the effort of the cottage owners, that have clearly put their heart into this little place. We also appreciated the response from Island Escapes in helping us get the hot water working. The bed was low and really uncomfortable for two people. The downstairs toilet and washing facilities was problematic. It was cold and damp (though the heating does work very well and maybe as a Winter cosy cottage it works). The outdoor space was unusable . We went for a look at the summerhouse, as we hoped to invite our Grandchildren over for a picnic. The ground is covered in stinging nettles and the path down to it overgrown, with quite a few big brambles.Cleanliness
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Ruth, Douglas wrote a review on 9th of August 2022
Extended Weekend at Wyllin Cottage
A quirky little cottage, perfect for any couple seeking a weekend break/ few days break in a lovely quiet location within easy walking distance of Kirk Michael Village, Glen Wyllin beach and surrounding countryside. The allocated parking area is tight (but manageable) for a medium sized SUV car, located facing out of the cottage diagonally to the left off the narrow access road. We really enjoyed our short stay and would readily recommend the cottage to any active couple.Cleanliness
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