Description
Heather Cottage is a single-level self-catering seaside cottage located a matter of feet from the picture perfect Port St Mary Harbour in the south of the Isle of Man.The cottage has been transformed from a traditional Manx cottage to a light and airy holiday cottage, whilst retaining its charm. Bi-fold doors open out onto a decking area where guests can enjoy their breakfast or a BBQ looking out towards sea. The garden at the rear of the property can be a real suntrap, especially as it is sheltered from the wind!
The main social area is open plan, containing the living room with comfortable seating, the kitchen and a dining table which seats four.
The two bedrooms benefit from having an en-suite each, making Heather Cottage ideal for a small family or a couple's getaway!
Port St Mary's welcoming community also contains some small independent shops, cafes, restaurants and a friendly harbourside pub.
Whether you prefer to head out and explore or put your feet up and watch the world go by, Heather Cottage is the perfect place for a memorable self catering holiday retreat in the Isle of Man.
Visit Isle of Man rating: 4 Star Gold
Holiday Let Features
Living area: Two comfortable sofas, two chairs, Smart TV, coffee table, dining table with seating for four people and bi-fold doors to the garden
Kitchen: Well equipped including oven, hob, fridge/freezer, microwave, washer/dryer, Quooker boiling water tap, Krups coffee maker.
Bedroom: Double bed, bedside tables, wardrobe.
En-suite: Walk-in shower, wash hand basin, WC, heated towel rail
Bedroom: Twin beds, TV, bedside tables
En-suite: Jack and Jill arrangement through to kitchen. Walk-in shower, wash hand basin, WC, heated towel rail
Garden: Beautiful garden overlooking boats in the harbour with outdoor furniture, decking area and BBQ
General
Parking: On-street parking available across the road from the front or easy parking on the lane to the rear of the property
EV Charging: Electric vehicle charging is not available at the property, however, there are numerous charging points in Port St Mary & Port Erin
Changeover Day: Flexible - arrival 4:00pm - departure 10:00am
Pets: Pets not accepted
Baby Equipment: Cot and High chair available to hire at additional cost
Power & Heating: Heating & Electricity included
Wifi: Free Wifi included
Bedding & Linen: Bed linen and towels provided.
Shop: 0.3 ml Pub: 0.1 ml Bus stop: 0.1 ml
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
Mobility friendly, Free Wifi, Dishwasher, Washing Machine Washer/dryer, Tumble Dryer Washer/dryer, BBQ, Linen Provided , Hairdryer, Outdoor seating, Towels provided, En-suite bathroom, Great for couples, Great for Staycations, Sea View, Near a pub, Self Guided Walks, Near a shopMap and directions
Reviews
Tina, TUTBURY BURTON-ON-TRENT wrote a review on 8th of April 2024
A charming cottage
A cosy cottage in the harbour overlooking the boats. Beautifully presented and extremely clean. Close to Port St Mary facilities. We particularly loved the Boathouse restaurant, which we highly recommend. It offers delicious food with a warm and friendly welcome. As does the Albert pub a 3 minute walk away.Cleanliness
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Guest, Wotton under Edge wrote a review on 27th of December 2023
Christmas on the Isle of Man
Great stay in a lovely, well equipped cottage. Even a Christmas tree provided. Excellent location. Very comfortable place to stay.Cleanliness
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Neil, EMSWORTH wrote a review on 27th of September 2023
A nice stay.
really enjoyed the area, locals were very friendly. great location as it was very quite with local walks and easy to get out and about. Nice Italian restaurant nearby and nice local crab available within 100 yards.Cleanliness
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Heather, Pontefract wrote a review on 27th of August 2023
Heather at Heather cottage
What a deceptive cottage, from the outside it looks small but that is deceptive and inside it has been beautifully designed and thought out. It is modern with lots of little details that made it easy to stay and feel like home. It was spotlessly clean and with the large bifold doors and skylights light and airy. The garden was a real sun trap and the easy parking outside made it effortless to stay there. I thoroughly enjoyed my stay.Cleanliness
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Kim, Burton-on-trent wrote a review on 31st of July 2023
Lovely quiet area.
The cottage seems to have been recently refurbished to a high standard everywhere was spotless, the beds were large and comfortable. Both bedrooms had it's own excellent shower ( better than my own at home) and toilet, plenty of towels were supplied. Kitchen was well equipped with everything you could need for a self catered holiday. Some basic provisions had been supplied which was a nice touch, bread milk cheese etc. Lovely private garden with seating looking out onto the boats. No designated parking spot but never had a problem parking on the rd. outside. Port St Mary is a very quiet area there is proper traditional pub the Albert, with friendly staff just a few minutes walk away by the harbour. If you like quiet place to stay then i highly recommend Heather cottage it's just gorgeous.Cleanliness
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Paul, Morpeth wrote a review on 15th of July 2023
Exceptionally clean and well presented cottage in a lovely location but with some mobility issues.
Exceptionally clean and well presented. Excellent location and we thoroughly enjoyed our 2 weeks at the cottage. However:- Issue with oven door which was extremely dangerous and not fixed. For a property advertised as mobility friendly - step from decking to garden path extremely high. A proper ramp should be in place as well as at step before garden gate. All seating provided was very low and as a disabled person found this very difficult to use. Quooker tap did not provide boiling water for hot drinks. Kettle had to be used at all times. Kettle too small and took a long time to boil. Fridge/Freezer - suggest space should be found for a larger one. An empty cupboard in kitchen would have been usefulCleanliness
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Guest, Stoke Goldington wrote a review on 4th of June 2023
TT qualifying week 23
Heather cottage is small but has had the best use of the space with sliding doors etc. The fully retractable garden doors were perfect as our weather was great. We had every thing we needed. Couldn't master the Quooker tap but there was a kettle provided so it didn't matter. Quite a trek each day if you stay for the TT but a lovely quiet part of the island.Cleanliness
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Forest, Easton wrote a review on 24th of May 2023
A light filled pleasant Island Escape
Well equipped. Very bright and airy with a good view of the hills. Comfortable beds and comfortable sitting room. An extra plus to have a pretty garden right outside the bi fold doors.Cleanliness
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Christine, Darlington wrote a review on 28th of April 2023
Perfection
Lovely week here, exactly as described. Quiet location which suited us, level & accessible as required although I wouldnt recommend for wheelchairs. No problems whatsoever,Cleanliness
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Joanne, Filey wrote a review on 23rd of April 2023
Nice property and very clean
Good location and well renovated, clean property for two people but think 4 might find the kitchen and living space a bit tight. Beds not very comfortable to be honest and a few problems with equipment - but Island Escapes were swift to resolve problems and we had a good holiday.Cleanliness
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Robert, Ramsey wrote a review on 16th of April 2023
Thoroughly enjoyed our staycation! Thank you
We would have liked an earlier arrival time and a later departure time. We had problems working out the hot water tap so we would have liked a kettle as an alternative. Other than that everything was fine!Cleanliness
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Sue, Isle Of Man wrote a review on 29th of March 2023
Birthday Staycation
Lovely cottage close to all amenities and a great base in which to enjoy the local walks. I was however a little disappointed to find 2 brown stained mugs upon arrival and cigarette butts left in the outdoor barbecue. E-mailed Malissa at Island Escapes on our first day to notify her but not had a response as of yet. I would however stay here again at some point as everything else was spot on.Cleanliness
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Paul, Marown wrote a review on 2nd of January 2023
Highly recommended
Well equipped, recently rennovated cottage in a lovely location. Easy parking. Would happily return.Cleanliness
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Gary, Bromley wrote a review on 7th of December 2022
Great Weekend Away - Will Be Back
All communication with Island Escapes was clear, informative and helpful. The accommodation was exactly how described with everything needed for our stay. Only one recommendation would be to upgrade the beds/mattresses in the twin room to make more comfortable. But overall a fantastic cottage in an ideal location. Would definitely stay again.Cleanliness
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Helen, Cambridge wrote a review on 9th of November 2022
Great location for a holiday
Heather Cottage has been renovated to a high standard. Port St Mary is lovely and we enjoyed some great walks in the south of the island. All in all we had a good week despite the stormy weather. The open plan living space works really well and great for entertaining friends and family on the island. Not sure about the effectiveness of the heating system but house seemed very well insulated. Island Escapes very helpful. Beds in the second bedroom rather uncomfortable.Cleanliness
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Susan, Ramsey wrote a review on 27th of September 2022
Lovely cottage in central area, very modern facilities.
We enjoyed our stay at the beautifully renovated Heather Cottage. Short walk into the town to the shops and places to eat. Andreas is a very nice Italian restaurant. Lots of beautiful walks nearby. Situated in a very quiet area of Port St Mary by the harbour. Very helpful people at Island Escapes to sort out any problems.Cleanliness
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Simon, Derby wrote a review on 22nd of September 2022
Very modern throughout
Great location and very well modernised to a high standard. Good ensuites too. Could do with a grab handle in the showers, I was fine but my parents are very elderly so mother didn't shower for 2 days we were here. Quooker hot tap needs clear instructions. I had to Google instructions as those in the cottage aren't helpful. Great garden area, beautifully maintained but unfortunately the bifold doors were broken but James managed a temporary fix on our 2nd day so thanks for that. We won't be back to this cottage though as it now doesn't accept pets and we are dog owners.Cleanliness
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Vincent, Greater Manchester wrote a review on 10th of September 2022
Our stay at Heather Cottage
We loved Heather Cottage and we love Port st Mary, and hopefully we will return. One small criticism: as elderly people we had difficulties operating the cooker and the boiling water tap. An on/off switch for the cooker, and a kettle instead of the tap would have been helpful.Cleanliness
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Vivienne, Isle Of Man wrote a review on 1st of July 2022
Beautiful modernised cottage in a lovely location
My husband and myself with our dogs stayed here for a 4 night staycation while we were having work done in our house. Access via key safe, very straightforward Lovely welcome pack of bread, butter, biscuits, milk etc The cottage has been renovated to a high standard and has all you need for a relaxing stay, lovely comfy beds and the best shower Ive ever used! The open plan living, dining and kitchen areas are very comfortable and tastefully furnished with a fully fitted kitchen area. The garden has decking and a seating area & has been gravelled with lots of lovely plants and shrubs, we kept the door open all the time as its such a lovely view of the boats and ( distant) sea. We had our 2 small dogs with us who loved being in the safe garden, however the decking is a bit high for them to access and we had the odd tumble off when the enthusiasm was too much ( the dogs not me!) If it hadnt been fully booked wed have extended our stay and will definitely be returning.Cleanliness
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