Description
NEW FOR 2024Originally a residence for the level crossing gatekeeper on the Isle of Man Steam Railway in Port st Mary, Gatekeeper's Cottage has been lovingly refurbished to a high standard.
Located right beside Port St Mary railway station this property is perfect for those interested in enjoying a unique heritage railway experience on the doorstep! The Isle of Man Steam Railway opened in 1873, with the route to Port Erin from Douglas completed in 1874. Today, the railway still uses its original locomotives and rolling stock and operates from March - October each year passing directly outside the cottage. From here you can enjoy a journey to Castletown or Douglas, or just a short hop to Port Erin where the line terminates.
Port St Mary itself is a great base for holiday with a good range of places to eat and drink less than 5 minutes walk from the cottage, shops and a regular bus service connecting the airport and Douglas, with 3 services an hour during peak times. Port Erin with its wide bay and sandy beach is just a couple of minutes drive away too.
The cottage features two spacious bedrooms, one of which is en-suite and is pet friendly with an enclosed patio. An outdoor shed is also available for guest use should extra storage be required.
Safe, Clean, Legal COVID 19: Accredited
Visit Isle of Man rating: Rating pending
Holiday Let features
Entrance Porch: Washer/Dryer
Kitchen: Oven, hob, fridge with ice box, microwave, washer/dryer, toaster.
Lounge: Two comfortable 2 seater sofas, TV and coffee table.
Bedroom 1: King size double bed, wardrobe, bedside tables, dressing table, TV hairdryer, mirror and stool
En-suite bathroom: Bath with hand held shower, wash hand basin and WC
Bedroom 2: Twin beds, hangers, bedside tables, dressing table, hairdryer, mirror and stool
Bathroom: Walk in shower, wash hand basin and WC
Parking: Private parking space available to the rear of the property.
EV Charging: Electric vehicle charging is available at the property and can be added as a booking extra
Outside area: Patio with charcoal BBQ, Shed for storing bikes, golf clubs etc...
Changeover Day: Flexible - arrival 4:00pm - departure 10:00am.
Pets: 2 well-behaved dogs accepted (not in the bedrooms).
Baby Equipment: Cot and high chair can be hired on booking.
Power & Heating: Heating & Electricity included
Wifi: Unlimited free Wifi included
Bedding & Linen: Bed linen and towels provided, please bring your own beach towels.
Shop: 0.3 ml Pub: 0.1 ml Bus Stop: 0.1ml
Accessibility: This is a ground floor cottage and a walk in shower is available. There is one step up into the property and 2 steps up into the kitchen/living area and so it is suitable for those with less mobility, but not wheelchair users.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, Washing Machine, Tumble Dryer, BBQ, Cot Available, High Chair Available, Private Parking , Linen Provided , Hairdryer, Pets accepted, Towels provided, En-suite bathroom, Great for couples, Great for Staycations, Rural views, Near a pub, Near a shopMap and directions
Reviews
Nicholas, Middlesbrough wrote a review on 9th of May 2024
Ideal for Steam Train Fans
This newly converted cottage is recently converted from a level crossing keepers cottage. It is only feet away from the steam railway - so ideal for steam fans. But trains do not start early or run late so there are no worries about night time noise. The cottage is comfortable for four with two bathrooms. Easy access to the the station (over the road) to start exploring the IoM rail system. A useful shed to store bikes in. It is a little sparsely equipped in terms of kitchenware (no corkscrew) and would benefit from a physical information brochure with local information rather than relying on the on-line general brochure. We contacted Island Escapes about a minor issue and they dealt with it promptly and courteously.Cleanliness
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Guest, Ely wrote a review on 18th of April 2024
Lovely cottage next to the steam railway.
Gatekeepers is a lovely cottage ideally located in the south of the island and within easy walking distance of both Port St Mary and Port Erin. It's a great location for watching the little steam trains going past. You can get on the train on the opposite side of the road to the cottage. We recommend purchasing a Go Explore ticket which can be used on all trains and buses - great value. Gatekeepers Cottage has been renovated to an extremely high standard. The beds are super comfy and the cottage is warm. We weren't so keen on the sofas, they are quite small 2 seaters. They are comfortable but not ideal for relaxing in after a long day exploring the scenic coast and countryside. Being a new holiday accommodation we have made a few suggestions to the holiday company where some simple improvements, we feel, would make this cottage absolutely perfect instead of almost perfect. We would definitely book it again if we came back to the Isle of Man.Cleanliness
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Guest, Onchan wrote a review on 14th of April 2024
The Gate Keepers Cottage Port St Marye
We actually live on this beautiful island and we don't visit this part of the island often enough. The cottage was extremely well equipped and very comfortable. There was a welcome pack of bread milk, butter and cheese which was a nice surprise. The steam train went by the window several times, which was lovely to see. We had Storm Kathleen visit while we were there and the winds were really strong. Despite this we got out and about and found some beautiful places to visit. We actually saw seals at the Sound inspite of very high winds. It was a really relaxing break away . The only criticism would be that the television was only connected to YouTube. With the storm we found, of an evening we wanted to settle in. In all I would definitely recommend a stay here.Cleanliness
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