The Island Holiday Company invites you to experience truly iconic coastal living at Sandpipers, Steephill Cove, where uninterrupted sea views, shoreline access and timeless Island charm combine for an unforgettable stay.
Perched directly on the shoreline of one of the Isle of Wight’s most picturesque and unspoilt coves, Sandpipers offers beautifully furnished holiday accommodation in a location that feels wonderfully off the beaten track. With the sound of the sea as your soundtrack and ever-changing coastal views from nearly every room, this characterful three-storey home provides a rare opportunity to stay right on the water’s edge.
Steephill Cove is a hidden gem a traditional fishing cove with no road access, colourful beach huts, fishermen’s cottages and crystal-clear waters perfect for rock pooling, swimming and sandcastle building. The journey down the coastal path only adds to the sense of escape, and the reward on arrival is nothing short of spectacular.
Whether you’re enjoying lazy mornings watching boats drift past, sharing seafood caught just steps from your door, or stretching your legs along the South Wight coastal path, Sandpipers is perfectly placed for couples, families and groups of friends looking to slow down and reconnect by the sea. Ventnor, with its cafés, independent shops, restaurants and sheltered beach, lies just over a mile away, offering the perfect balance of seclusion and seaside life.
About the property
Sandpipers is a generously sized, detached three-storey holiday home sleeping up to six guests. Designed for relaxed coastal living, the layout flows beautifully across multiple levels, with sociable open-plan spaces, sea-facing balconies and a fantastic lower-ground-floor games room opening directly onto the beach. This is a house made for making memories from evenings by the fire to long summer days spent barefoot on the sand.
Book directly with The Island Holiday Company for the best rates, exclusive perks and access to discounted ferry travel to the Isle of Wight.
Accommodation
Lower Ground Floor
Accessed via a spiral staircase from the lounge
Games room: Pool table, football table, dart board, wet room, beach chairs and toys, with doors opening directly onto the garden and beach
Utility room: Fridge, freezer, washing machine and tumble dryer
Ground Floor
Lounge: Corner sofa, open fire, Smart HD TV, Blu-ray DVD player, sound system, books and board games. Patio doors open onto the balcony
Balcony: Outdoor seating with parasol and uninterrupted sea views
Open-plan kitchen diner: Gas hob, electric range-style oven, fridge/freezer, dishwasher, kettle, toaster, microwave, dining table and chairs, iron, ironing board and airers
Bedroom 1: King-size bed, fitted wardrobes, Smart TV (apps only, no aerial) and skylight
WC: Toilet and wash hand basin
First Floor
Master bedroom: King-size bed, wardrobes, dressing table, Smart TV (apps only, no aerial) and stunning sea views
Bedroom 3: Zip-and-link super king bed (can be made into twin beds on request), fitted wardrobes, chest of drawers, Smart TV, towel rail, rocking chair, porthole window and sea views
Bathroom: Bath with overhead rain shower and shower attachment, wash hand basin, WC, illuminated mirror and heated towel rail
Outside
Enclosed rear lawned garden with gated access directly onto the beach
Detached garage with private parking for up to two cars and bike storage (located a short walk above the cove)
Dine In Style with Yhangry
We’ve partnered with Yhangry to bring exceptional private-chef dining directly to Jollys. From arrival meals to celebration dinners, enjoy restaurant-quality cuisine in the comfort of your holiday home.
Prices from £30 per person.
Contact us to plan your getaway menu and experience luxury dining at home.
Guest Essentials Important Information
Guests can choose to pay a non-refundable damage waiver (£100)provide a pre-authorised security deposit (£500) before check-in. (The deposit is only charged if damage is reported within 7 days after departure.)
Pets: Up to 2 well-behaved pets are welcome (£35 per pet, per week). Please bring your own pet bedding and add pets at booking so the fee is included. If undeclared pets are discovered, the fee will be requested separately.
Electric Vehicles: No on-site charger use of mains electric for car charging is prohibited. If it becomes apparent a car is being charged, additional costs may apply.
No stag hen parties.
No smoking vaping indoors.
Linens and towels provided (please bring beach towels and cot linen).
Please respect the property and neighbours during your stay. A breach of these rules may result in forfeiture of your security deposit.
Caretaker details:
The Island Holiday Company manages the marketing of this property only.
Contact details for the on-site caretakers will be provided via email before your arrival. Further information can also be found in your boarding pass and the property brochure upon arrival.
Perfect For
Families
Groups of friends looking
Sea lovers and coastal walkers
Food lovers drawn to fresh Island seafood
Guests seeking seclusion without isolation
Repeat Island visitors looking for something truly different
Guest Benefits (Book Direct)
When you book direct through The Island Holiday Company, you’ll receive:
Exclusive discounted ferry travel to the Isle of Wight
Best Rate Guarantee
Priority early check-in late check-out requests
Personal local assistance from our Ryde-based team
Also available on Airbnb and Booking.com, but guests who book direct enjoy the best rates and full access to our exclusive perks
Book Sandpipers Direct Now
Services et équipements
Internet
Disponible dans l’hébergement : Wi-Fi gratuit
Cuisine
Batterie de cuisine, vaisselle, ustensiles
Bouilloire électrique
Four
Four à micro-ondes
Grille-pain
Lave-vaisselle
Réfrigérateur
Chambres
3 chambres
Draps fournis
Salle de bain
2,5 salles de bain
Baignoire ou douche
Douche
Sèche-cheveux
Serviettes fournies
Espaces de vie
Cheminée
Divertissements
Lecteur DVD
Télévision
Espaces extérieurs
Balcon
Cour clôturée
Jardin
Buanderie
Blanchisserie
Machine à laver
Confort
Chauffage
Animaux de compagnie
Animaux de compagnie admis
2 animaux de compagnie au total
Frais : 35 GBP
Pas de frais pour les animaux d’assistance
Accessibilité
Hébergement non-fumeurs
Services et équipements
Service de ménage limité
Dispositifs de sécurité
Détecteur de monoxyde de carbone (l’hôte a indiqué que l’hébergement était équipé d’un détecteur de monoxyde de carbone)
Détecteur de fumée (l’hôte a indiqué que l’hébergement était équipé d’un détecteur de fumée)
Informations générales
Jardin
Superficie de l’unité d’hébergement : 118 mètres carrés
Un e-mail contenant les instructions relatives à l'arrivée et au départ vous sera envoyé par l'hôte
Les informations fournies par l’hébergement peuvent être traduites à l’aide d’outils de traduction automatique
Animaux domestiques
Animaux admis moyennant des frais supplémentaires de 35 GBP
Les animaux d'assistance sont les bienvenus et sont exemptés de frais.
Max. 2
Note du propriétaire : Dangerous animals not allowed.
Enfants et lits supplémentaires
Les enfants sont admis
Événements
Événements non autorisés
Fumeurs/non-fumeurs
Hébergement non-fumeurs
Informations importantes
Options en supplément
Animaux de compagnie : 35 GBP
Les animaux d'assistance ne sont soumis à aucuns frais.
La liste ci-dessus peut ne pas être exhaustive. Les frais et acomptes peuvent être mentionnés hors taxe et sont soumis à modification.
À savoir absolument
Cet hébergement est géré par un hôte professionnel et fourni dans le cadre d’une activité commerciale, industrielle ou libérale.
Des frais pour toute personne supplémentaire peuvent être facturés et dépendent de la politique de l'hébergement
Une pièce d'identité officielle avec photo et un dépôt de garantie en espèces, par carte de crédit ou par carte de débit, peuvent être demandés à l'arrivée pour couvrir tous frais imprévus
Les demandes spéciales, qui ne peuvent pas être garanties, sont soumises à disponibilité à l'arrivée et peuvent entraîner des frais supplémentaires
Les fêtes et les événements de groupe sont interdits
L'hôte a indiqué que l'hébergement était équipé d'un détecteur de monoxyde de carbone
L'hôte a indiqué que l'hébergement était équipé d'un détecteur de fumée
Cet hébergement est géré par notre partenaire, Abritel. Un e-mail d'Abritel contenant un lien vers un compte Abritel qui vous permettra de modifier ou d'annuler votre réservation
À propos du quartier
À Ventnor, ce chalet vous promet de passer un séjour exceptionnel. N'hésitez pas à visiter quelques curiosités locales telles que les célèbres Église Old St Boniface et Appuldurcombe House, à moins que vous ne préfériez faire le plein d'aventures aux sympathiques Parc de Ventnor et Pirates Cove Adventure Golf. Les agréables Service de location de bateaux OceanBlue Sea Charters et Fauconnerie de l'Île de Wight méritent aussi une visite. Consultez notre guide de voyage sur Ventnor
Aéroport de Southampton (SOU) - 117 min en voiture
Restaurants
White Horse Inn
5 min en voiture
The Spyglass Inn
15 min à pied
Ocean View Fish & Chips
20 min à pied
Plantation Room Café
5 min à pied
Samphire Coastal Kitchen
17 min à pied
Foire aux questions
Les animaux domestiques sont-ils admis dans l'hébergement ?
Oui, ce chalet accepte les animaux de compagnie (max. 2). Notez que vous devrez vous acquitter de frais à hauteur de 35 GBP. Les animaux d'assistance sont exemptés de frais.
Quelle est l'heure d'arrivée à l'hébergement Sandpipers ?
Les arrivées sont prévues à partir de 16 h 00.
Quelle est l'heure de départ de l'hébergement Sandpipers ?
Le départ a lieu à 09 h 30.
Où se situe l'hébergement ?
Vos vacances à Ventnor commencent ici ! Ce chalet se trouve à moins de 10 minutes de marche de Plage de Steephill Cove, Jardin botanique de Ventnor et Parc de Ventnor. Plage de Ventnor et Service de location de bateaux OceanBlue Sea Charters se trouvent également à moins de 2 km de distance.
Avis sur l’hébergement Sandpipers
Avis
Exceptionnel
Tous les avis affichés ont été émis à l’issue de vraies expériences de voyage. Seuls les voyageurs qui ont réservé un séjour chez nous peuvent en soumettre. Nous vérifions les avis conformément à nos directives et nous les publions tous, qu’ils soient positifs ou négatifs.
Note des voyageurs de 10 (Excellent), d’après 9 avis sur 12.
10 – Excellent
9
Note des voyageurs de 8 (Bien), d’après 2 avis sur 12.
8 – Bien
2
Note des voyageurs de 6 (Satisfaisant), d’après 1 avis sur 12.
6 – Satisfaisant
1
Note des voyageurs de 4 (Médiocre), d’après 0 avis sur 12.
4 – Médiocre
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Note des voyageurs de 2 (Horrible), d’après 0 avis sur 12.
2 – Horrible
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10
Propreté
10
Emplacement
Avis
Avis provenant d’un site partenaire
8/10 Bien
Chris
8 févr. 2025
Beautiful location right on the sea but access is not easy
The location on the front is incredible and the house well equipped and clean
Chris
Avis provenant d’un site partenaire
10/10 Excellent
Catherine
29 sept. 2025
Wonderful location
Wonderful peaceful location with fantastic sea view. Lovely scenic walk into Ventnor (15 min approx). Nearby donkey sanctuary well worth a visit, as well as the National Trust walk above Ventnor - the views were amazing 360 degrees. Looking forward to a return visit.
Catherine
Avis provenant d’un site partenaire
10/10 Excellent
4 avr. 2024
Beautiful place, beautiful surroundings, very hilly but worth every bit of the walking we did! would
Beautiful place, beautiful surroundings, very hilly but worth every bit of the walking we did! would highly recommend and would love to go back in the future
Avis provenant d’un site partenaire
10/10 Excellent
4 avr. 2024
We had a magical time at Sandpipers, savouring meals overlooking the sea when we weren't in itrock p
We had a magical time at Sandpipers, savouring meals overlooking the sea when we weren't in itrock pooling! The house is generously equipped and very comfortable, a pleasure to have arrived to and spend a week there. We very much hope to visit again in future.
Avis vérifié
10/10 Excellent
Elizabeth R.
31 juil. 2022
Les points forts : Propreté, arrivée, communication, emplacement et exactitude de l’annonce
Amazing place. Amazing location
I can’t recommend this property highly enough. My young family loved it. The property was immaculate and the location is beautiful. I have already recommended it to friends and will definitely book again.
Elizabeth R.
Séjour de 7 nuits en juillet 2022
Avis provenant d’un site partenaire
10/10 Excellent
4 avr. 2024
Place was amazing
Place was amazing. Fantastic location, really couldn't be better. Spotlessly clean. Best equipped holiday let kitchen I have used. Henry met us with a key and even helped with bags. The Island Holiday Company even helped us book ferries. Really would like to give 6 stars....!
Avis provenant d’un site partenaire
10/10 Excellent
3 avr. 2024
Beautiful location with outstanding views
Beautiful location with outstanding views. The property had everything we needed and more - from the well stocked kitchen, to the comfortable seating throughout the property, the new mattresses on the beds, a fun downstairs games room and useful utility room. Henry was a fantastic host who met us on arrival, left a very generous welcome pack in the fridge, and then checked in on us when we left. Many thanks for a lovely family holiday.
Avis provenant d’un site partenaire
10/10 Excellent
13 févr. 2024
A special place
We only had a short stay but loved every minute of it. Everyone I dealt with - Shannon from The Island Holiday Company and Henry the caretaker - were so helpful and professional and super nice. The house and it's location are very special. The sea views from almost every room were lovely, the games room was a fun bonus and the generous goodies waiting for us when we arrived was the cherry on top. Lots to do in the area too. The botanical garden just a stones throw was well worth a visit. Wish we could have stayed longer. We honestly cannot fault it and will definitely be returning.
Avis provenant d’un site partenaire
8/10 Bien
8 nov. 2022
Very peaceful & private
Fantastic location - very private with barely any walkers due to the location (cannot access by car). We loved this but be prepared to carry luggage/food shopping up and down the footpath!
Great living space and comfortable for everyone. Kitchen hob and oven is wonderful to use (no corkscrew we found out, luckily we had one!). Very generous welcome package of prosecco, butter, bread and OJ!
Henry the caretaker was fantastic, and on hand via whatsapp for anything that was needed.
Wifi was very good if you are working there.
Avis vérifié
6/10 Satisfaisant
Annie S.
8 mars 2023
Les points forts : Propreté, arrivée, communication, emplacement et exactitude de l’annonce
Lovely but very expensive
Lovely location set in a small cove. Access to the property will be challenging for those who aren't fit as you have to navigate a very steep climb down (and then back up) with luggage.
The property is nicely furnished and clean. Henry who looks after the property is great and really helpful. The bread, drinks, cake etc on arrival was a really nice touch.
Whilst we enjoyed our stay, we felt that the experience didn't live up to the 5* star price that we were charged. The beds are really not comfortable - this feels like a critical aspect to get right in luxury accommodation. The bathrooms are ok, but not really up to date.
We would definitely stay at Sandpipers again, but only if it was at a much more reasonable price. For the price we paid, we could have stayed in a luxury 5* hotel with breakfast and drinks. It is not good value for money. Hope that's helpful.
Annie S.
Séjour de 2 nuits en mars 2023
Avis provenant d’un site partenaire
10/10 Excellent
Rachel R.
6 sept. 2022
Sea sounds at Sandpipers
We had a magical time at Sandpipers, savouring meals overlooking the sea when we weren't in it or rockpooling! The house is generously equipt and very comfortable, a pleasure to have arrived to and spend a week there. We very much hope to visit again in future.
Rachel R.
Avis vérifié
10/10 Excellent
John b.
14 juil. 2022
Les points forts : Propreté, arrivée, communication, emplacement et exactitude de l’annonce
Exceptional in every way
This property is fabulous and simply stunning. We were the first guests to stay in the property after it came onto the rental market and we have only good things to report. The house is in a wonderful location; a private cove reached by a steep path - the clue being in the name - Steephill Cove. However my 88 year old mother-in-law manged it with no problem. Everything has been thought of and the property is extremely well equipped with everything you could need. A lot of thought has clearly gone into making this house comfortable for visitors with good quality fittings and we immediately felt at home. Caretaker Henry greeted us and helped with our luggage. A selection of very nice and imaginative foodstuffs had been left which was much appreciated. The view is of the small cove and out to sea. The property is literally on the beach and listening to the waves as you drop to sleep and wake in the morning was wonderful. The beds are very comfortable. There is plenty of drawer and hanging space with a good supply of hangers. You will find everything you want and more in the kitchen. The bathroom is modern and has plenty of storage space in cupboards. I would say however that although this is advertised a two bathroom property it actually only has one proper bathroom and the other shower is on the lower floor at beach level and has no toilet or basin with it. It is a wonderful facility for coming off the beach after a swim etc. and there is a second toilet on the living room floor level which is not mentioned. However, although it was not exactly what we were expecting in this one respect (and we have suggested that a floor plan would be useful) we would return to this property in a heart beat. We had a wonderful stay and were very sad to leave and certainly hope to return.