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Harbour Hideaway - a holiday cottage that sleeps 6 guests in 3 bedrooms

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3 bedrooms, internet, bed sheets
Dishwasher
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Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Outdoor Space

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Harbour Hideaway - a holiday cottage that sleeps 6 guests in 3 bedrooms

Harbour Hideaway is a beautifully converted holiday home, located on Malew Street in Castletown. As its name suggests, it is close to the harbour and the town centre, the house sleeps 6 people in 3 comfortable bedrooms and also comes with its own parking space, a rarity in Castletown!

The property features a spacious open plan living and dining area with plenty of seating for a family group of 6. Upstairs the first floor offers a good sized double room, twin room and family bathroom. On the second floor you will find the master bedroom with an ensuite. The parking space for the property is at the rear of the property where there is also a private garden with a small multipurpose sun room, perfect for children to play in or for storing outdoor sports gear.
Harbour Hideaway is situated in the heart of historical Castletown, with the magnificent medieval Castle Rushen once home to the Kings and Lords of Mann as well as the three other Manx National Heritage sites The Old House of keys, The Nautical Museum and The Old Grammar School all within 5 minute walk from the cottage to the town centre. Along with the culture is convenience, as all local amenities are easily accessible within the town centre which offers a wide variety of shops, restaurants, cafes and pubs (including the famous Glue Pot Inn) as well as an indoor swimming pool, tennis courts and bowling green, and Golf links.

This property provides an excellent base to explore the beautiful Isle of Man. Just outside Castletown are the lovely beaches of Derbyhaven, Scarlett and Langness. The surrounding countryside is ideal for walkers and bird watchers with many picturesque footpaths, glens and plantations.

For motorcyclists and racing fans the cottage is only a 5 minute walk from the Billown road race circuit which hosts the famous Southern 100 road race held the 2nd week of July, and also the pre and post TT /Classic road races at the end of May each year and also pre/post Manx Grand Prix in August .

Harbour Hideaway is very easily accessed from Ronaldsway Airport approx 5 minute drive and Douglas Ferry Terminal approx 20 minute drive. Taxis are available outside the airport terminal and Douglas sea terminal.

With access to public transport only a 5 minute walk away the cottage is ideal for those travelling without a car to explore the Island.

Please note that Harbour Hideaway features low ceilings and archways in places.

Visit Isle of Man Rating: 4 Star

Safe, Clean, Legal COVID 19: Accredited

Accommodation

Lounge/Dining room: Two comfortable sofas, coffee table, TV, dining table and six chairs.

Kitchen: Well equipped, containing microwave, fridge/freezer and cooker.

Outside utility room: Complete with washing machine/dryer.

First floor

Bedroom 1: King size bed, wardrobe, bedside cabinets, chest of drawers

Bedroom 2: Twin beds, wardrobe, bedside cabinets

Family Bathroom: Bath, separate corner shower, w/c and sink.

Second floor

Bedroom 3: King size bed, wardrobe, bedside cabinet,

En-suite Bathroom: With large walk in shower, W/C, and sink

Parking: Parking available immediately outside, in a small parking area.

Changeover Day: Flexible, arrival 4:00pm - departure 10:00am

Power and Heating: Electricity and heating included in rent.

Free Wifi: included

Pets: Pets not accepted

Bedding and Linen: Bed linen & towels provided, please bring your own beach towels.

Baby Equipment: Cot and high chair available to hire at additional cost.

Shop: 0.2 ml Pub: 0.2 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.

Property manager

Island Escapes

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Internet access

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Food and drink

  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Outdoor areas

  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether 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: 21

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

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether 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

Property is also known as

572102

About the neighborhood

Map
Isle of Man, Castletown

What's nearby

  • St Mary's on the Harbour - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Old House of Keys - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Castle Rushen - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Port St Mary Beach - 6 min drive - 7.7 km
  • Port Erin Beach - 8 min drive - 9.0 km

Getting around

  • Douglas Ferry Station - 20 min drive
  • Isle of Man (IOM) - 3 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Station - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Colby Glen Hotel - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Forge - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪The Whitestone - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Cafe Oasis - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Harbour Hideaway - a holiday cottage that sleeps 6 guests in 3 bedrooms pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Harbour Hideaway - a holiday cottage that sleeps 6 guests in 3 bedrooms?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Harbour Hideaway - a holiday cottage that sleeps 6 guests in 3 bedrooms?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Harbour Hideaway - a holiday cottage that sleeps 6 guests in 3 bedrooms located?

Situated in Castletown, this cottage is steps from Old House of Keys, St Mary's on the Harbour, and Castle Rushen. Nautical Museum and Manx Aviation and Military Museum are also within 1 mi (2 km).

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Harbour Hideaway - a holiday cottage that sleeps 6 guests in 3 bedrooms Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 19 out of 23 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 23 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 23 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 23 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 23 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

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10/10

Harbour Hideaway is a spacious property located close to the centre of Castletown. The property was clean, comfortable and well equipped. The private garden area was a sunny little oasis where we enjoyed our morning coffee and some al fresco meals. Having access to our own parking space in the heart of Castletown was a real bonus.
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10/10

The cottage was exceptional. Really clean and modern. Perfect position, especially for us, who had a family wedding at the castle. Liked the idea of the key box too, very easy.
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8/10

Great location for access into the town and good place to explore the rest of the Isle. Well equipped and decent facilities. However the lower levels smelt musty and needed a more thorough clean as there was still dust on the floors
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10/10

Property is ideally located in the heart of Castletown, convenient to shops etc and a good base to explore the south of the island. Some basic items in the property, tea, coffee, toilet roll etc on arrival and one space for parking. Customer service excellent.
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10/10

The property is exactly as it is described in the advert. Big rooms (the bedroom on the top floor is huge!) and very clean. We had to have our kettle replaced and Island Escapes did so very efficiently and speedily. My only very minor comments is that the TV is difficult to work. The parking space is a real bonus. I would rebook and recommend anyone to stay.
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10/10

Our Island Escapes property was one of the best places we have ever stayed! It was located within a 2-minute walking distance of the town centre, shops, pubs, castle and beach, and positioned on a quiet road. The house was extremely well maintained, cosy, and decorated to a high standard. The beds were comfy, linen fresh and clean, and the facilities were all excellent. The little touches of complimentary coffee, tea, bread, milk and cheese were lovely touches, and it was a bonus having our own car parking spot located behind the house. The staff were phenomenal communicating with us quickly and professionally, and were all super friendly and helpful. I am missing my Island Escapes home already and look forward to staying there again in the not so distant future!
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10/10

Super séjour de 4 nuits pour le TT Classique. Hébergement propre, calme, confortable, facile d'accès, avec tous les commodités aux alentours. Seule souci, malgré tous nos efforts, nous n'avons pas trouvé le sèche-cheveux. Tous nos questions demandées par mail, ont été assurées (temps de réponse long, du, je pense au week-end).
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10/10

Immaculate spacious house in excellent location. 2 minutes walk to castle, shops cafes, harbour etc. Very comfortable and well equipped. Good private reserved parking space (managed to get our long wheelbase Toyota Landcruiser in easily every night). Very well organised, smooth stress free check in and out. Highly recommended house and letting company.

10/10

This property is perfect! The house itself was perfectly laid out for our configuration and was clean and well presented. I had plenty of online warnings about low beams and still managed to bump my head!! The location was fantastic for Castletown and for the rest of the island. We would definitely stay here again. Spoke to staff in the office in Castletown and they were lovely! Customer service is fantastic!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
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10/10

The cottage was very spacious and comfortable and had everything we needed. Castletown was a perfect base for accessing all our favourite places in the south of the island, and there are many more places to eat in town than previously. A really great vibe! Allocated parking spot was very welcome. Met 2 members of staff when leaving the property and they were really friendly and helpful too. We will definitely be booking cottages through Island Escapes again, and would happily use Harbour Hideaway whenever we need an extra room.
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10/10

The property, facilities and equipment were very good. The house folder did not explain the parking disc system. The discs that were there had been placed in the leaflet stand, we did not find them tell near end of stay. The biggest disapointment was we had 2 cars and only one parking space with the property. Still enjoyed our stay.
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8/10

The cottage was centrally located which was ideal for us. It was clean and well equipped and we had a lovely stay. A couple of small points… the mattress in the king size bed on the first floor is very lumpy and would benefit from a topper. The information folder was quite sparse and we needed help twice to get the tv to work! A bit more info in the book would have saved your staff some time. Similarly, it wasn’t obvious where to find the wheelie bin. These points didn’t spoil our stay and Island Escapes we’re extremely helpful.
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8/10

Harbour Hideaway is in a great location for access to the Island. It is near to the bus stop and train station so ideal if you do not arrive by car, but does have it's own parking space at the rear. However, be aware the back entrance to the property has several steps which could be an issue for someone with mobility issues. The house was very comfortable with great showers and equipped with all you need and the welcome pack was greatly appreciated.
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10/10

We had a fantastic week in Harbour Hideaway. The place was lovely and had everything you needed and the showers were great, really powerful. It’s in a great location, close to some lovely restaurants and shops. The welcome pack was very much appreciated. We will definitely be booking with Island Escapes again in the future.
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10/10

We had the pleasure of staying in Harbour Hideaway for a week. The house is very well appointed and has everything you could need. The tea and coffee bags, biscuits, butter & milk were a really nice touch. It’s really well placed for bus stops and shops.”, we’d also highly recommend trying to have dinner in Tuscany which is literally across the road and a fabulous restaurant. If we come back to the Isle of Man we wouldn’t hesitate to stay here again.
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10/10

We have stayed with island escapes before so we knew what to expect but this was a excellent property right in the centre of Castletown parking is a bit of a nightmare but it didn’t spoil our holiday , we traveled all over the island and visited some lovely places we will be back again later on in the year hopefully. The property was in excellent condition and there is nothing that is not in there eg: cooking , games to play , even deck chairs to sit outside in , there is even a sun house on the back that holds a washing machine, the bathroom showers are to die for they are excellent also towels are white and fluffy, the start of basket for us went down a treat there was bread ,milk, cheese and biscuits . The property was lovely and clean and warm when we arrived which was late at night we would definitely go with island escapes again
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10/10

Fabulous property, close to the airport. Plenty of space for 4. The cottage was kitted out with everything you need including ironing board/iron and hairdryers. We appreciated the welcome pack with milk, cheese, tea, coffee and biscuits. The accommodation was well furnished, very clean and comfortable.
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10/10

Great place to stay, perfect location and Castletown is such a great location. We had a small issue when we arrived but it was sorted really quickly and the gift for our inconvenience was unexpected but showed their commitment to good customer service. Will definitely return.
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10/10

Convenient location for visiting family. So close to all amenities. Clean and well presented accommodation.
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8/10

Great Central location to explore Castletown, close to shops and restaurants. Also great to have an allocated parking space. House is spacious and has good facilities; we stayed as a group of 6 (4 adults and 2 children) and the layout/bedroom arrangement worked perfectly for us. On the whole the house was very tidy and clean however there was areas of significant dust under the beds.
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10/10

Harbour Hideaway in a superb property in a great location. Close to the town centre with a variety of shops and restaurants but still peaceful and relaxing. Easy access to other areas of the island. Facilities and all bedrooms were of a high standard with a super kitchen containing everything you need. Service team are on call if needed and follow up any queries promptly. Great communication prior to visit and a detailed folder of information available once in the property to help with use of facilities. Will be visiting the island again and will book with Island Escapes again. Thank you.
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10/10

Lovely house in a great location The rear garden is a sun trap, and we ate alfresco every day Superb location right in the middle of the old town. Friendly area Book restaurants in advance as we couldn’t get in the Tuscany or the Kizuna, both of which looked lovely. Mind your head on the upper floors as I hit mine most days :)
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10/10

Excellent accommodation, in very good condition. Very comfortable beds, quality bedding. Lots of space ideal for a family. New liquid soaps and sanitisers provided. The only minus was a broken vacuum and no dustpan and brush.