Description
Wisteria Cottage is a self-catering holiday cottage in a wonderfully rural location on a farm in the north of the Isle of Man. In the surrounding area is an expanse of farmland providing the perfect scenery to truly relax and unwind in the great outdoors!
The property is set in lovely gardens and woodland, complete with a small lake. The farm is mostly arable and includes 2.5 acres of lavender and a newly planted cider apple orchard where we are growing cider apples for Isle of Cider. The wonderful local dairy, Aalin Dairy, keeps some calves and cows on the farm during spring and summer. Take a walk around and lose yourself in the many acres of land that the cottage sits within. There is an abundance of flora surrounding Wisteria Cottage and a dawn walk to listen to the birdsong is quite magical. The beautiful walled garden in the grounds is for your exclusive private use, a real suntrap or place to look at the stars! The farmhouse is across the green from Wisteria cottage and the farmers will be glad to help if you need anything and glad to give you a friendly wave if you don’t!
If nature is your thing then you have to explore The Ayres National Nature Reserve, a 15 minute drive away. A quirky part of the island to visit that's also protected is Ballaugh Curraghs wetlands, home to a unique colony of wild, but shy, wallabies descended from previous escapees from the Wildlife Park.
The cottage is extremely fortunate to be in an area where several species of bat were identified during a recent bat survey. You may be lucky enough to see them at dusk or even hear bat activity at night! The bats' summer roosts are normally active until mid September. You may see the wonderful little creatures emerge to search for flying insects at dusk, it’s fleeting but a lovely sight.
Inside Wisteria Cottage you will find a homely holiday cottage, providing comfortable accommodation for your visit! There are three bedrooms, a double with en-suite, a linked single room suitable for a child and a twin room with a further en-suite.
The nearby town of Ramsey has a great selection of shops, cafes and restaurants, a swimming pool, bowling alley and Golf Course. The Mooragh Park in Ramsey boasts a boating lake, children's play area & splash park, outdoor bowling, tennis and cafe; it even provides outdoor exercising equipment. There are also two transport museums and a great go-karting facility in nearby Jurby.
Wisteria Cottage is proud to be Hard of Hearing Aware, and can offer a Deaf Guard Fire Alarm Warning System on request. Both orange and brown hearing aid batteries are supplied by the owners who live adjacent to Wisteria Cottage, they will be happy to provide the necessary information and equipment for you to use during your stay.
Children under 10 years of age must be supervised at all times by an adult during their stay at Wisteria Cottage due to the small lake located nearby and farm and garden machinery. We can welcome one non-shedding, friendly dog. There is a mix of livestock in adjoining fields so your dog will need to be under your control at all times. Confirmation of up to date flea treatment is needed please.
From April onwards, the owners of Wisteria Cottage will be producing lavender oil and guests will be very welcome to see a demonstration of how it's done. The lavender farm shop will also open on Saturdays for the public should they wish to purchase the locally produced oil and benefit from its qualities! The lavender shop is next door to Wisteria Cottage, as seen in the photos.
Visit Isle of Man: 4 Star
Ground Floor
Lounge: Sofa, two comfortable chairs, coffee table, fireplace and TV. Doors open out into the garden
Kitchen/Dining area: Well equipped with large Alpha oven stove, microwave, fridge/freezer, toaster and dishwasher. Dining table with seating for 5
Utility room: Combination washer dryer & sink
Shower room: WC, hand basin and walk-in shower
First Floor
Bedroom 1: King size bed, bedside tables, dressing table, wardrobe and chest of drawers. This bedroom provides access to the single room.
Ensuite: Bath with shower over, wash hand basin, WC
Bedroom 2: Twin beds, bedside tables, dressing table and wardrobe
Bedroom 3: Accessed via double room. Single bed, bedside table and small set of drawers
Ensuite: Shower, wash hand basin, WC
General
Garden: Extensive gardens to enjoy with garden furniture with exclusive use of private walled garden. Private picket fenced front garden too.
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Parking: Private parking on the grass in front of the property. This property also has a charge point for an electric car, a type 2, MyEnergi Zappi charger.
EV Charging: This property also has a charge point for an electric car, a type 2, MyEnergi Zappi charger & is available to book as an extra.
Changeover Day: Flexible - arrival 4:00pm - departure 10:00am
Pets: We are happy to welcome one hypo-allergenic dog that is non-reactive to other dogs. Evidence of up to date flea treatment is also needed.
Children: Children over the age of 10 years are accepted. Under this age requires approval from the owner, which can be sought on request by Island Escapes. This is due to the small lake in the property's grounds, ongoing garden maintenance and farm machinery located nearby.
Power & Heating: Heating & Electricity included
WiFi: Free WiFi included
Bedding & Linen: Bed linen and towels provided
Shop: 1.5 ml Pub: 1.5 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
Rural views, Self Guided Walks, Free Wifi, Dishwasher, Washing Machine, Tumble Dryer, Private Parking , Linen Provided , Hairdryer, Pets accepted, Outdoor seating, Towels provided, En-suite bathroomMap and directions
Reviews
Guest, Laxey wrote a review on 3rd of April 2024
A long weekend
The cottage has everything you need for a comfortable and cozy stay on the Isle of Man. Excellent location to appreciate nature and wildlife. A warm welcome and excellent tour of the grounds provided by Beverley and Molly. I would definitely recommend Wisteria Cottage for anyone wanting to appreciate a relaxing holiday in the North of the Island.Cleanliness
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Jane, Onchan wrote a review on 13th of March 2024
Beautiful cottage and Stunning views and grounds
Absolutely stunning place so pleased I stayed here, Beverly, Denzil and Molly the paws are so welcoming. Beverly very kindly walked me around all the grounds and the walled garden which are so peaceful and beautiful, great for a wander around with the dog before going out for the day, the cottage is beautiful and when I had a slight problem with the trip switch Beverly and Denzil were a phone call away and straight over to sort it out for me, the cottage is equipped with absolutely everything you need also a lovely Manx package of bread, milk, eggs, butter and cheese in the fridge, teas, coffee and biscuits on the kitchen table and a gift on the doorstep for the paws and myself ( such a lovely touch) the cottage is very spacious and was very clean and tidy and you can park your car close to the cottage. I stayed for a long weekend in October 23 and I have just booked my next long weekend stay.Cleanliness
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David, TAUNTON wrote a review on 6th of October 2023
Wonderful Location
We really enjoyed our stay at Wisteria Cottage which is set in a wonderful location in beautiful extensive grounds. The cottage is attractively decorated and well stocked. We were very comfortable there and made good use of it as the weather was unsettled. Wouldn't hesitate to recommend this cottage. The owners live on site and couldn't have been more helpful.Cleanliness
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Robert, Lincoln wrote a review on 4th of October 2023
Lovely quiet holiday cottage
This cottage was the perfect refuge for us while we explored the Isle of Man. The owners were a delight, but not too intrusive and made us feel very welcome, especially the dog. There's plenty of space both inside and out, literally acres of grounds to explore, decent sized rooms to relax in, a decent sized telly too (although we didn't use it). All the appliances we wanted were there and none of the 'helpful' signs taped everywhere. It really was a home from home.Cleanliness
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Jane, Grange-over-sands wrote a review on 13th of August 2023
Perfect Cottage for a family break
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Wisteria Cottage, it is homely, clean and comfortable with everything you could need. The grounds and gardens are beautiful but what really makes it extra special are the hosts. Beverley and Denzil were so welcoming and generous in their time, from showing us round to the extra little gifts left on the doorstep. We would highly recommend a stay here and would love to come back!Cleanliness
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Jane, Sutton-in-Ashfield wrote a review on 9th of August 2023
Beautiful cottage in lovely surroundings
Beautiful cottage, own private garden as well as grounds to walk in. Owner was lovely and very accommodating. Very well equippedCleanliness
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Katy, Chester wrote a review on 28th of July 2023
Beautiful comfortable cottage in peaceful location with views of mountains in north of island
Enjoyed a wonderful stay at Wisteria Cottage which was prepared beautifully for our arrival with a few welcome provisions in the fridge too! Beverley gave us a lovely warm welcome and showed us around the walks on the estate- exceeded our expectations- and the secret private garden too for our use! She was a lovely neighbourly presence throughout our stay. We loved the peace and space of the location with gorgeous views of Snaefell and the surrounding hills. The cottage is spacious and beautifully maintained with three showers suited the needs of a family of 5 with teenagers. Beverley even provided garden games and treats for our dog. The only suggestion is that the duvets were quite thick for summer and so a lighter tog with blanket would have suited us better. The IOM escape team have been swift, helpful and professional throughout the whole booking and our stay. Very impressed and will highly recommend to others. Thank you to everyone!Cleanliness
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Christine, Heathfield wrote a review on 19th of July 2023
A home from home
Greeted by Beverley on our arrival. She was extremely welcoming and friendly and took the time to show us all around the property and grounds. The cottage itself was exactly as shown on line, beautiful. Wine, biscuits, tea, coffee, condiments were waiting for us. Wisteria Cottage was ideally situated for a relaxing holiday but within easy reach of beaches and towns.Cleanliness
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Ed , Wootton St Lawrence wrote a review on 13th of June 2023
Exceptional place to stay
Thoroughly enjoyed our stay. Exceptional facilities and beautiful setting. Recommend to everybody. We will be back!Cleanliness
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Julie, Northampton wrote a review on 19th of May 2023
Perfect stay
Perfect stay in an amazing location. The cottage has everything you need and Beverley and Denzell are brilliant hosts, very warm and welcoming. The walled garden is a bonus and beautiful, we couldn't of asked for a better holiday. Would definitely recommend the cottage and hope to return soon.Cleanliness
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Stuart , Kirkby Mills wrote a review on 15th of May 2023
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Very pleasant stay. Well looked after with excellent hosts. Good facilities and excellent location. Made to feel very welcome.Cleanliness
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Ronald, Glasgow wrote a review on 15th of May 2023
Wisteria Cottage, what a pleasure.
It really is a pleasant place to stay. The private garden with fig trees was amazing.The grounds alone are close in size to a small park, with woodland walks and a pond close by, about 80 yards. The Berrag sword was amazing to see and handle, it really took your mind back to what life would have been in 900 BC. I would like to take this opportunity to praise the owners for their knowledge and guidance of the area. Wisteria Cottage will be my no 1 search to see if available, when I make a return trip in the future.Cleanliness
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Ailsa Jane, Chinnor wrote a review on 17th of April 2023
A bit of magic, and your very own 'wishing bridge'.
Wisteria Cottage, and its hosts Beverley, Denzil and Molly the dog, provided us all (age range 5 to 84) with the most relaxing, enjoyable, and friendly of holidays. This is a beautiful location, and the Cottage has everything that you need, and more, and then there is the lovely garden area to enjoy. On Easter Saturday when the Aga needed attention, Beverley and Denzil arranged for the service man to call that very evening - now that is what we would call excellent service; they are amazing hosts, and incredibly kind and thoughtful. We will certainly be booking again. (Please display my name as 'Jane')Cleanliness
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Guest, Port Erin wrote a review on 16th of March 2023
Lovely property and surroundings
Having enjoyed 4 staycations with Island Escapes, this is by far the top of the return list. Great!!Cleanliness
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Gary, Douglas wrote a review on 22nd of February 2023
lovely cottage.
spent a lovely few day's at cottage with family, beautiful location and grounds to walk around. Children loved it and didn't want to leave says it all. Thanks Bev and Denzil.Cleanliness
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Calvin, BANBURY wrote a review on 11th of January 2023
Excellent !!!
The cottage was beautiful and well maintained throughout. The little touches such as local milk, butter, bread etc were very thoughtful and everything was lovely and clean. We stayed at the end of December and the Christmas touches made it very cosy . The walks around the cottage were breathtaking , we couldn't have asked for a better stayCleanliness
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Carol, Leeds wrote a review on 29th of October 2022
Beautiful countryside cottage
The cottage is lovely and well-equipped, in a beautiful location with plenty of space, and the hostess is very friendly, welcoming and helpful. We couldn't recommend it more and definitely hope to be backCleanliness
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Yvonne, NEWTOWN wrote a review on 4th of October 2022
Lovely barn conversion set in beautiful grounds
The property is spacious and super-comfortable. The barn has everything that guests could need. The grounds are an absolute joy to explore. The hosts were very helpful and welcoming and on-hand if needed. We had a fantastic stay and would definitely recommend this property. We were sad to leave.Cleanliness
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Christopher, Aberystwyth wrote a review on 20th of September 2022
Just perfect
My wife and I have just enjoyed an outstanding week at Wisteria Cottage. Everything was excellent; the warm welcome from hosts Beverley and Denzil (and Molly the dog); the cottage itself and the grounds; and the IoM itself. We can't wait to go back next year.Cleanliness
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Richard, Port St Mary wrote a review on 30th of August 2022
Very positive experience
Beautiful holiday cottage in a delightful location. The owner, Beverley, was extraordinarily helpful and sociable. Absolutely perfect for a family break.Cleanliness
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