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Driftwood Cottage At Forelands

Bembridge, Isle of Wight
Sleeps 4
Bedrooms 2
Bathrooms 1
Change Sat
No Dogs
4 star
Waterside Views
Parking on site / nearby
Highchair available
Travel Cot available
Towels included
Family friendly
Internet access
EV Charging
Enclosed garden / patio
Downstairs bedroom
Decorated for Christmas
Downstairs bathroom
Shop nearby
Pub nearby
Beach within easy reach
Country houses
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At a glance

  • Detached home from home with private garden and a grassed area giving direct access to the beach
  • Excellent coastal location with amenities and walks from your doorstep 
  • Situated on the Isle of Wight’s east coast, within easy reach of many beaches and resorts and with free EV charging
Property code: OC-IC042

This property is situated just back from the beach in the Forelands area of the seaside village of Bembridge. The beach is a great place to relax, enjoy waterfront walks, and potter around exploring rockpools, crabbing, and paddling in the waves. There is a seafront cafe in warmer weather which offers delicious local food, as well as an interesting lifeboat museum which is located at the lifeboat station at the end of the pier. A public house well known for its lobster is also within a few minutes walk of the cottage. The village itself is home to several shops, as well as takeaways and pubs, and has a lovely relaxed feel to it. Due to the small size of the island, all the major attractions can be easily reached within easy driving distance, including The Needles, Blackgang Chine, Amazon World Zoo Park and Osborne House.

On arrival at this detached property guests are able to make themselves at home in the attractive lounge, where they will find two comfortable sofas, a brick fireplace with an electric stove fire, and a Smart TV. Next to this room, the kitchen/diner is a light-filled room with a door which leads out to the garden and is equipped with a gas cooker and hob, microwave, fridge, freezer, dishwasher, washing machine, Tassimo coffee machine and table and chairs. The property’s master bedroom, a double, can also be found on the ground floor, as can a contemporary-style shower room with spacious shower cubicle and WC. Stairs to the first floor, lead to a second lounge, a bright room which has seating and a Smart TV/DVD. The second bedroom, a twin with 2’6” beds, best suited to children, can also be found on the first floor, as can a separate WC.

To the rear of the property, guests will find a modestly-sized garden as well as parking for two cars. To the front of the cottage, meanwhile, an enclosed garden offers a relaxing place to sit with garden furniture provided, beyond which a gate leads to a grassed seafront area, which, in turn, gives access to steps down to the beach.

  • 2 bedrooms - 1 double and 1 twin (2'6 size single beds)
  • 1 shower room and 1 separate WC
  • Baby bath available
  • Gas cooker and hob, microwave, fridge, freezer, dishwasher, and washing machine
  • Tassimo coffee machine
  • Electric fire
  • Smart TV in lounge and Smart TV/DVD in second lounge aswell as a huge selection of books
  • Bicycles, paddleboards and kayaks can be stored in the garage
  • Off-road parking for 2 cars
  • EV Charging available - Easee 7kw and comes untethered - no charge
  • Pub, shops, and beach within walking distance
  • From mid-September to mid-May, enjoy horse riding lesson at the nearby stables and rides on the beach
  • Electric vehicle charging on site
  • This property will be decorated for Christmas
  • Arrival: 15:00 onwards
  • Departure: before 10:00
  • Sorry, no dogs allowed

Amy Hendriksen

This property is personally managed by Amy.

Reviews

From guests that have stayed at the property.

Based on 24 guest ratings

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Reviewed by L 14th June 2026

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This cottage was a delight. It felt very homely and cosy and we loved all the art and books. The upstairs lounge was a great place to chill when the weather was not so good. Then there is the location- close to the beach for some lovely walks, a nice pub a minutes walk away and a good food shop nearby. Bembridge is a quieter town but has character Read moreand a nice feel. I am sure we will be back. Hide

Reviewed by Sharon 5th May 2026

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Lovely comfortable cottage, a real home from home. Very close to the beach for lovely walks.

Reviewed by Nick 29th March 2026

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Always just great. Any small issues which may crop up are easily dealt with by Emily (Housekeeper) or Sue (Owner). Would definitely recommend DC to anyone who likes to live in a well-appointed cottage and a lovely village.

Reviewed by Graham 8th February 2026

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Reviewed by Nick 12th November 2025

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Everything fine, as it was our previous visit. We have booked for next March and will book again for July, all being well. Emily the housekeeper is friendly and helpful and does a great job.

Reviewed by Pcj 18th October 2025

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Reviewed by Julie 4th October 2025

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Reviewed by Ed 27th September 2025

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Reviewed by Helen 6th September 2025

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Reviewed by Ian 30th August 2025

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Second time here, always good, great base for walking and close to the beach.

Reviewed by Nick 12th July 2025

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Lovely cottage in a great location. Well-appointed. Had all we needed. Emily the housekeeper does her job well, keeping it clean and tidy. Put it this way we had 2 weeks in July 2025 and have booked again for November 2025.

Reviewed by Michael 28th June 2025

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We had an excellent holiday in your well appointed cottage, in addition to the good housekeeping by Emily. We only used the car once to obtain supplies from the local Coop - delicious frozen evening meals produced by Cooked Food.net. Over the two weeks we have walked the east coast from Ryde to Niton, using buses where necessary. However, be aware Read moreof the tides, as the coastal path has eroded in places and you need to be able to walk on the beach. We had a great time. Hide

Reviewed by Peter 7th June 2025

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A delightful, well equiped cottage within easy walking distance of the sea, with steps down onto the beach. Round the corner from the Crab and Lobster pub which serves excellent food.

Reviewed by Janet 26th April 2025

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Well appointed cosy cottage, off the beaten track. The walk into the village was difficult if you have restricted mobility, but if you like peace and quiet and a decent pub round the corner, then this will fit the bill nicely.

Reviewed by Jacqueline 15th February 2025

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This was our first visit to Driftwood Cottage. What a lovely place and superb location! Just a stones throw from the beach with seasonal cafe, and a pub serving food, which we sadly didnt try. A pity about the bitingly cold wind, followed by rather grey and damp weather, but who cares when the cottage is so cosy, there are beautiful artworks to looRead morek at and a whole library of interesting books to explore! The slight hiccup charging our EV was quickly remedied by phone with the owners. Hide

Reviewed by Veronica 28th December 2024

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Immaculately presented homely cottage in a lovely location with the beach about 25 yards away. It is very well equipped for all your needs for a relaxing holiday. There are loads of books to browse through and games to play.

Reviewed by Celia 21st December 2024

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nothing to add very very happy with everything.

Reviewed by Christine 14th December 2024

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A wonderful place to relax and unwind. As a single traveller I felt safe and secure.

Reviewed by Sarah 7th November 2024

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We had a lovely time at Driftwood and the weather was kind to us considering it was early November. Cottage was clean and warm and was perfect for our few days on the Island visiting friends. The location is great, very peaceful but within walking distance of Bembridge village and the beach is at the end of the lane. Walk out of the back door and yRead moreou are minutes from The Crab and Lobster pub, which is a must if you visit the area. Sarah and John Hide

Reviewed by Alistair 26th October 2024

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This is a lovely cottage very close to the beach. Very clean and has everything thing you could possibly need. The space is great, upstairs is a real treat, my kids loved it. Having parking at the property is a real plus too. Bembridge is a lovely little town adding to the attraction of staying in the area.

Reviewed by Derek 14th September 2024

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A lovely cottage in a great location. Beach within easy distance with a cafe bar, serving seafood dishes. (Only open during the Summer season in good weather). Bar and restaurant about 50 yards away. Local shops about half a mile away and a bus stop approx. 250 yards away. Buses into Ryde, Sandown, Shanklin and Newport, especially during the SummerRead more season. Hide

Reviewed by Peter 31st August 2024

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Reviewed by Emma 10th August 2024

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What a beautiful and comfortable cottage to stay in, having full facilities was like a home from home. Bembridge is a beautiful place to stay. Having the beach within walking distance was perfect and we spent every evening there with our son.

Reviewed by Anne 20th July 2024

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Lovey location and comfortable stay .

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