Description
Riverside Cottage is a lovingly refurbished self catering holiday cottage located within the peaceful hamlet of Glen Chass, with sea views overlooking Port St Mary Bay and across to the Langness peninsula, the southern-most tip of the Isle of Man.Sleeping 6 guests across 4 bedrooms, it's the perfect holiday cottage for families and small groups of friends. The secure garden with seating and dining table is the perfect place to unwind.
There's lots for guests to explore! The famous Raad Ny Foillan (Way of the Gull) passes nearby, a nearly 100 mile coastal footpath which winds its way around the coast of the island. Behind the house is a small glen to explore, with a network of footpaths leading down to the sea, where you may be lucky enough to see basking sharks, harbour porpoises, Risso's dolphin or Minke whales!
Whilst Riverside Cottage is in a quiet location, it's only a short drive to nearby Port St Mary (20 minute walk) and Port Erin. Cregneash is also nearby, where guests can take a trip back in time and experience a living illustration of a farming and crofting community from the 19th century. Take a trip to The Sound too, the perfect location to witness the Isle of Man's coastal beauty.
Riverside Cottage itself also holds a special place in the history of the Isle of Man, as it is the former home of Ned Maddrell, the last native Manx Gaelic speaker.
Holiday Let Features
Visit Isle of Man Rating: 4 Star Gold
Ground Floor
Living room: Comfortable sofa seating, TV, log burner
Dining room: Dining table with seating for six, bookcase
Kitchen: Well equipped, oven, hob, microwave, toaster, kettle, dishwasher, fridge-freezer, coffee machine, breakfast bar & 2 stools
Bathroom: Walk-in shower, WC, hand wash basin, washing machine
Outdoor: Beautiful garden area with table and chairs and shed for storage
First Floor
Bedroom 1: Double bed, bedside cabinets, chest of drawers, open wardrobe, dressing table
Bedroom 2: Double bed, bedside cabinets, chest of drawers, clothes rail
Bedroom 3: Single bed, bedside cabinet, chest of drawers, clothes rail
Bedroom 4: Single bed, chest of drawers, clothes rail
Bathroom: Shower over bath, WC, hand wash basin and heated towel rail
General
Parking: Roadside parking beside the property next to the gate
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: Two well behaved dogs welcome
Baby Equipment: High chair and cot available to hire at additional cost.
Power & Heating: Heating & Electricity included
Wifi: Free Wifi included
Bedding & Linen: Bed linen and towels provided. Please provide your own beach towels.
Shop: 1 ml Pub: 1 ml Bus stop: 0.2 ml
Accessibility: The road to the cottage is a narrow single track road with tight bends. The property is accessed on the level from the parking area, all bedrooms are located up a flight of stairs and this property is not well suited for those with mobility issues.
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, Log burner, Linen Provided , Hairdryer, Pets accepted, Towels provided, Great for Staycations, Rural views, Sea View, Self Guided WalksMap and directions
Reviews
Philip, Ramsey, Isle of Man wrote a review on 6th of April 2024
Lovely Stay
Really comfortable stay in Riverside Cottage, the place was really clean and fresh and comfortable and full of interesting books of local interest. Couple of points from previous reviews that could have put us off, one said the parking was tight, I don't think it is really. We took two cars and easily parked in front of the house without any problems. Another review said that there wasn't enough crockery to warrant using the dishwasher, well there is now. Also, the same person said one of the beds was a bit too firm and the pillows too thin, this wasn't the case for us. They also said there wasn't enough turning spaces for such a narrow road ... I can only think they were having a bad week because we simply turned around outside the house.Cleanliness
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Catherine, Wallasey wrote a review on 1st of April 2024
Delightful Cottage
Well equipped and tastefully furnished cottage in a quiet location. Welcome pack included milk, bread, butter, wine along with tea and coffee bags. Loved the little extras such as the waterproof maps and a good variety of books. Views from the bedrooms out to sea. A great place for a walking base or just for a peaceful getaway. A footpath right by the front gate takes you down alongside a pretty stream to the beach, from there you can walk up to Port St Mary town. It is also half an hour's walk from Port Erin. Didn't get round to using the log burner in the lounge as too busy out exploring, but I imagine it makes the room very cosy on a chilly evening.Cleanliness
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Hannah, Guildford wrote a review on 17th of February 2024
A lovely holiday cottage!
We really appreciated the cleanliness and functionality of this pretty cottage as well as the beautiful decor and wonderful scents throughout! Peaceful and comfortable with a well kitted out kitchen and fabulous walks from the door. Easy driving distance to amenities and days out. The only extra thing wed have appreciated, would have been a short length of hosepipe on the outside tap to make it easy to wash the dog and put boots down after muddy walks (we had to dunk him in the stream, which he wasnt too happy about ). But other than that, it couldnt have been more perfect. Thank you so much, we hope to visit again soon!Cleanliness
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Elisabeth, Douglas wrote a review on 9th of January 2024
Beautiful property
This is a lovely property in a beautiful location. It would be perfect in summer, but also made a very cosy winter stay. Minor issue upon arrival was immediately sorted out with a helpful and friendly approach.Cleanliness
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Richard, Carlisle wrote a review on 29th of October 2023
We chose Riverside cottage as our base for walking the coastal path.
Riverside cottage was delightful! This is a beautiful cosy cottage which is immaculate. It was the perfect location to start & finish the coastal path with the CP route being only 5 minutes walk away. Port St Mary is only a short walk away via public footpaths; it offers a great pub, lovely cafe & smashing fish & chip shop. We had a party of 6 plus 2 dogs. The cottage was the perfect size for us with a large secure garden for the dogs to sniff around. All in all we were delighted with Riverside cottage, Port St Mary & the Isle of Man, we had a great week & succeeded in walking around the island in 5 daysCleanliness
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Guest, Taunton wrote a review on 27th of September 2023
Good location in the south of the island.
Property is very spacious and fairly comfortable. It had all the necessary amenities / facilities for self catering. Plenty of useful local information. We had to report a couple of issues to Island Escapes that affected and somewhat spoiled our stay. (Hopefully these will be fixed and not cause future guests problems) Lovely garden but we had poor weather and so were unable to take advantage of it. A good place to stay for a holiday in the south of the island. However, we found a superior property in the north so this property was therefore only second best for us.Cleanliness
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Simon, Groby wrote a review on 7th of September 2023
A perfect place to stay and relax
Riverside cottage is a picture book place to locate yourself for a stay in the IOM, The house itself is very clean, well decorated and retains some rustic features, the key thing for our group was the four bedrooms. The position is fantastic with views over the sea and green uncluttered countryside, right next to a meandering footpath by a stream in its own idyllic little valley that eventually runs out to the sea. Nearby Port St. Mary is just a short drive away for everyday shopping needs and has a small selection of eateries and bars within walking distance to while away the evenings. There's plenty of things to look at in Port St. Mary and nearby is the coastal footpath to roam on your way to the Calf of Man if you like a good walk. For days out, there's easy access to a lovely beach and many more facilities in nearby Port Erin. Castletown is a short drive away and is well worth a day of sightseeing. Road access to places like Peel, Ramsey and Douglas is straightforward. For an extra bit of interest there's a narrow gauge steam railway from Port Erin to Douglas plus the Electric Tramway from Douglas to Ramsey that passes the Laxey wheel with a branch that climbs to a cafe on top of Snaefell. In summary: the accommodation is an excellent find in a stunning location on an idyllic island that has a relaxed pace with many friendly people - it's all five starCleanliness
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Guest, Glossop wrote a review on 12th of August 2023
Wonderful holiday
Had a great time at Riverside Cottage, a comfortable house in peaceful surroundings. We loved the spacious kitchen/diner and found the downstairs shower room a bonus for a group of 5 adults. The garden is a lovely place to sit on sunny days and distant views of the sea are a bonus. Highly recommended.Cleanliness
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Jan, Wirral wrote a review on 29th of July 2023
Fabulous holiday cottage
We thoroughly enjoyed our week at the comfortable and well equipped Riverside Cottage. The location is stunning and there are many beautiful walks to be enjoyed in the local area.Cleanliness
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Elizabeth, Dunfermline wrote a review on 22nd of June 2023
Perfect
Beautiful property in a beautiful location. A short drive to Port Erin and Port St Mary. Garden nice to enjoy morning coffee and more. IOM itself just perfect.Cleanliness
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Diane, Milnthorpe wrote a review on 25th of April 2023
Perfect for a family get-together
Riverside Cottage was, at the time of booking, the only cottage available to us that would accommodate six people and a dog so we booked up on that basis. I was the 'organiser' so could only hope that it was going to work. We were not disappointed!! It was absolutely perfect. It's one of those houses you walk into and think - I wish my house was like this. Immaculately clean, beautifully decorated, extremely well-equipped and just such a nice, calm, peaceful place. Just perfect. Every one of our family including the dog, loved it. The only slight disappointment was that it wasn't possible to use the wood burning stove which would have been nice, as it was mid April and a little chilly in the evenings. (We suspect there's a blockage in the chimney, I.E.) Apart from that I can't recommend this place highly enough. I don't think we would look elsewhere should we all be back on the island at the same time again. Take care on the approach if you are driving. It's very tight! Also, we had a Range Rover and a VW Golf in our party and managed to park them both (just!). I very highly recommend Riverside Cottage.Cleanliness
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Georgina, Southampton wrote a review on 8th of April 2023
Riverside Cottage stay in Spring
The cottage is in an idyllic location surrounded by fields with lambs, a stunning sea view, a Glen on the doorstep and with a friendly pheasant who dropped by every so often in the field opposite. The cottage was scrupulously clean, good facilities and very comfortable with a lovely garden. Theres lots of sunlight flooding through and I couldnt stop looking out at the view! We all enjoyed our stay and would love to come back.Cleanliness
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Gillian, Bolton wrote a review on 29th of August 2022
Fantastic home away from home
We loved this cottage. The location was ideal, the cottage itself was beautifully fitted out and the garden was lovely. The cottage is very comfortable and the garden is perfect for catching the sunshine in the morning and the evening. We would love to stay again.Cleanliness
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Louise, Millbrook wrote a review on 29th of August 2022
Riverside cottage
Beautiful cottage with beautiful views, the garden was lovely with a patio area where we enjoyed a bbq. The house was very clean and facilities were perfect. Beds were comfortable with extra cushions and blankets available. The welcome pack was a lovely touch especially the bread, cheese and wine. Amazing stay thankyou very much.Cleanliness
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Bob, St Neots wrote a review on 28th of August 2022
Terrific accommodation
Excellent standard of accommodation. Lots of nice touches including toys and books. Plenty of space inside and out. Dishwasher a bit redundant as not enough crockery to warrant using it. One of the beds was a bit too firm and pillows a bit thin. Wonderful garden and location for views and walks but a bit tricky for cars. Not enough turning spaces for an estate and very narrow road to the turning circle.Cleanliness
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Emrys, Malton wrote a review on 30th of July 2022
Holiday at Riverside Cottage
A lovely cottage, well equipped, great location. You really dont need to use your car if you dont want to. You feel away from everywhere, but actually you can be in Port St Mary or Port Erin in 20/30 minutes walk.Cleanliness
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Emrys, York wrote a review on 30th of July 2022
Holiday at Riverside Cottage
A lovely cottage, well equipped, great location. You really dont need to use your car if you dont want to. You feel away from everywhere, but actually you can be in Port St Mary or Port Erin in 20/30 minutes walk.Cleanliness
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Wendy, Glasgow wrote a review on 30th of May 2022
An adult family holiday
This was family of 4 adults and a large dog. The property was as described, it was lovely and clean and freshly upgraded with a welcome pack of milk, bread, butter and bicuits. The garden was enclosed and easily accessible immediately around the house. There was a wilder area further down the garden which our dog enjoyed. The kitchen was fully equipped to enable you to be self sufficient. We enjoyed trying out the variety of restaurants. There was access to various walks from the cottage which take you up hills, down to a rocky bay or across fields. We would definately recommend this property to our friends who are looking for a quiet base.Cleanliness
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Eugene, Taunton wrote a review on 11th of May 2022
Great in all ways
Lovely House Lovely Location. House has everything Highly recommend High spec fixtures and fittings Many thanks EugeneCleanliness
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