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Gills Cliff House - a lovely home from home with far-reaching sea views

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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Washing machine
  • Dryer

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About this property

Gills Cliff House - a lovely home from home with far-reaching sea views

  • This beautiful five star standard house on the Isle of Wight was built in 1850, and is in an enviable position, high on the hill overlooking Ventnor Park and with panoramic views over the English Channel. Three of the bedrooms, as well as the living and dining rooms, have floor to ceiling windows to fully appreciate the view. The windows in the living and dining rooms open to access a large decked area with the most amazing vista in all directions.

    Although in a quiet location, Gills Cliff House is only about 10 minutes walk to the shops and beach as well as the many and varied excellent eating and drinking establishments which are increasingly putting Ventnor on the map. There is a bus stop for buses to Blackgang and Newport only 20 yards from the house.
    The house is finished to a high standard with three double bedrooms and a bedroom with a 4-foot bed sleeping up to seven people. The master bedroom, on the second floor, enjoys particularly fine views as well as having its own en suite bathroom. There’s off-street parking for one car (or two smaller cars) but there is easily available on-street parking for several more cars within 50 yards of the house.

    The decked area at the rear of the house has a large outside dining table with benches and chairs. There is also sun loungers to fully take advantage of this sun-trap. Steps lead down from the decking to a fully enclosed garden which is mostly grassed.

    This property is ideal for a family holiday or for a group of friends to get away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life, though with free Wi-Fi there’s still the opportunity to keep in touch.

    Ventnor is a charming Victorian coastal town built on the sheltered undercliff on the Isle of Wight’s south coast and dominated by the island’s highest point, St Boniface Down. Known to the Victorians as “England’s Madeira”, the town is built on terraces tumbling down to the sea and is noted for its sunny summers and mild winters.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Internet access

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2.5 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

About the area

Ventnor is home to this holiday home. Appuldurcombe House and Shanklin Old Village are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Pirates Cove Adventure Golf and Pirates Cove - Shanklin. Isle of Wight Owl and Falconry Centre and Isle of Wight Donkey Sanctuary are also worth visiting. Visit our Ventnor travel guide
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Ventnor, Isle of Wight

What's nearby

  • A beach with colorful beach huts, a lighthouse, and rocky breakwaters.
    Ventnor Beach
    10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • A rocky coastline with waves crashing against the shore, a sandy beach, and buildings in the background.
    Steephill Cove Beach
    14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Ventnor Park
    2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Oceanblue Sea Charters
    13 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Ventnor Botanic Garden
    14 min walk - 1.2 km

Getting around

  • Shanklin Station
    17 min drive
  • Southampton (SOU)
    117 min drive

Restaurants

  • King Harry's Bar
    7 min drive
  • White Horse Inn
    4 min drive
  • The Spyglass Inn
    13 min walk
  • Ocean View Fish & Chips
    8 min walk
  • Cantina
    14 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Gills Cliff House - a lovely home from home with far-reaching sea views pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Gills Cliff House - a lovely home from home with far-reaching sea views?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Gills Cliff House - a lovely home from home with far-reaching sea views?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Gills Cliff House - a lovely home from home with far-reaching sea views located?

Situated in Ventnor, this holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of Ventnor Beach, Isle of Wight Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and Steephill Cove Beach. Ventnor Botanic Garden and Ventnor Downs are also within 1 mile (2 km).

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10/10 Excellent

Martin E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Really a home from home property, with all necessary equipment, wonderful bedrooms and terrace with a view of the ocean. We were even happy to water the garden in such hot weather. Our first time on the Isle of Wight and to be recommended. Truly excellent and we would visit again. John Allen the host also organised cheaper Ferry tickets for us!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2026