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The Sergeants Quarters, Golden Hill Fort

Freshwater vacation home with kitchen

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A spacious room with a high ceiling, a dining area with wooden furniture, and a seating area with leather sofas.
A modern loft with exposed brick ceilings, a living area with a sofa and coffee table, a kitchen with a dining area, and a large window providing natural light.
A courtyard with a brick building, a fountain, and a staircase leading to an upper level.
A hotel room with two beds, a nightstand, a lamp, and a window with a view of buildings.
A rooftop terrace with a stone floor, a wooden bench, and a large tree.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms4 bathrooms

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Outdoor Space
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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  • Place, Golden Hill Fort Country Park
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Colwell Bay Beach
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Place, Fort Victoria Country Park
    ‪3 min drive‬

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About the area

Freshwater

Oceanside stay.Stay at this Freshwater vacation home and you'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Golden Hill Fort Country Park and 2 miles (3 km) of Colwell Bay Beach. Fort Victoria Country Park and Isle of Wight Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty are also within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • Golden Hill Fort Country Park - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Colwell Bay Beach - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Fort Victoria Country Park - 3 min drive - 1.7 km
  • Isle of Wight Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty - 4 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Totland Bay Beach - 5 min drive - 2.4 km

Getting around

  • Yarmouth Station - 11 min drive
  • Bournemouth (BOH-Bournemouth Intl.) - 146 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Chequers Inn - ‬49 min drive
  • ‪The Freshwater Coffee House - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪The Piano Cafe - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Delicia - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Terrace - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

The Sergeants Quarters, Golden Hill Fort

Enjoy comfort and luxury in a distinctive, hexagonal shaped, Grade I listed Victorian Fort.. Ground Floor:

Utility Room: Washing Machine, Tumble Dryer

Bedroom 1: Kingsize (5ft) Bed Ensuite Wet Room: Bath With Shower Attachment, Shower, Heated Towel Rail, Toilet

Bedroom 2: Kingsize (5ft) Bed Ensuite Wet Room: Shower, Heated Towel Rail, Toilet

Bedroom 3: 2 x Single (3ft) Beds, Pull Out Single (3ft) Bed Ensuite Wet Room: Shower, Heated Towel Rail, Toilet

First Floor:

Open plan living space.

Living area: 40" Freeview TV, Bluray Player, DVD Player, Ipod Dock, Patio Doors Leading To Balcony

Dining area.

Kitchen area: 2 x Electric Oven, Electric Hob, Microwave, Fridge, Freezer, Dishwasher

Separate Toilet.. Underfloor central heating, electricity, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included. Cot and highchair. Balcony with outdoor furniture. Rooftop garden with garden furniture and barbecue (shared with other properties on-site). Private parking for 2 cars; additional visitors car park. No smoking. Please note: There is a fountain and a moat in the grounds. There are steep and spiral stairs at the property.. Golden Hill Fort is situated within 50 acres of Golden Hill Country Park. Originally built in 1863 in a distinctive hexagonal shape, which is elevated 60 metres above the north west coast of the Isle of Wight. This spectacular Grade I listed building has now been beautifully converted into 18 luxury houses.



Internally, the property offers brick barrel vaulted ceilings with coloured LED mood lighting, solid oak floors with underfloor heating and high quality appliances. Externally, the communal rooftop gardens (approximately 5,500 square metres), offers stunning, panoramic 360 degree views across the Solent, English Channel and the countryside. These are the only landscaped rooftop gardens on a Grade I listed building in the country. The central courtyard is where the parking spaces are located and features a large water fountain.



West Wight is an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and is the ideal spot for catching a glimpse of the local wildlife, walking or just enjoying the beautiful countryside. From here take a visit to one of the island’s many attractions including Freshwater Bay, Alum Bay’s famous coloured cliffs or the Needles, one of Britain’s most famous landscapes.

Free WiFi



There are open, steep, spiral or narrow stairs at the property.

Suitable for up to 2 pets

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms

Bathroom

  • 4 bathrooms

Outdoor areas

  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Location highlights

  • Near the ocean

Safety features

  • No carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Rooftop garden

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 5:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 9:00 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

Rules

The guest will be charged 50% amount for a cancellation after the reservation is made.

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Note from host: This property accepts a maximum of 2 pet(s)

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

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Frequently asked questions

How close is The Sergeants Quarters, Golden Hill Fort to the airport?

This vacation home is 73.3 mi (146-min drive) away from the Bournemouth (BOH-Bournemouth Intl.) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does The Sergeants Quarters, Golden Hill Fort have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

How close is The Sergeants Quarters, Golden Hill Fort to the beach?

This vacation home is 0.8 mi (10-min drive) from Colwell Bay Beach and 1.4 mi (7-min drive) from Norton Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does The Sergeants Quarters, Golden Hill Fort offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at The Sergeants Quarters, Golden Hill Fort?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

What time is check-in at The Sergeants Quarters, Golden Hill Fort?

Check-in begins at 5:00 PM.

Is there free parking at The Sergeants Quarters, Golden Hill Fort?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does The Sergeants Quarters, Golden Hill Fort have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does The Sergeants Quarters, Golden Hill Fort have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is The Sergeants Quarters, Golden Hill Fort to downtown Freshwater?

This vacation home is 0.6 mi away from Freshwater.

The Sergeants Quarters, Golden Hill Fort Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 18 out of 23 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 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

8.0/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Kristen Bale

A perfect place to spend time with family.

A perfect place to spend time with family. We had an absolute blast. The house was clean, comfortable and utterly amazing. We can't wait to return again.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Mark Surman

E

Excellent property - quiet and very well attended to and well stocked
Verified

10/10 Excellent

cathy d.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Stunning property

Beautiful house/apartment. Plenty of matching quality crockery, cutlery and glasses. Loads of seating in lounge and dining area. Beds firm. Bedding and rooms spotless. We had no problems with neighbours or parking Phil was ace contact and kept appropriate and helpful contact before and at our arrival. A real asset. Small niggles: Personally I would prefer a mattress protector. Bathroom bins to be plastic (metal ones rusting) and inner bagged. Toilets to be clean and bleached... Baking sheets needed Surface cleaner required just to wipe down kitchen when we made a mess after cooking... Bought our own.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Helen

E

Excellent Break Review independently collected and verified by Reevoo
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Clare

Lovely unique home , lots of character and well equipped , perfect for a group stay and a party.

Lovely unique home , lots of character and well equipped , perfect for a group stay and a party. Amazing views from roof garden . Only negatives were 1) beds were hard and uncomfortable ( a thick mattress topper would help ) and 2) banging noise from pipes I think all night ( take ear plugs ) . Review independently collected and verified by Reevoo
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Adam

An absolutely fantastic stay in a beautiful and well laid out property.

An absolutely fantastic stay in a beautiful and well laid out property. The location was great to walk out from and close to Freshwater and Yarmouth. This property exceeded my expectations in so many ways, unique, spacious and so warm and welcoming. A special mention to Phil who greeted us and couldn’t have been more helpful when we arrived. We’ll definitely be back. Review independently collected and verified by Reevoo
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Ray

we were very pleased and the weather did make a difference not that you have any control over that.

we were very pleased and the weather did make a difference not that you have any control over that. Caretaker was very helpful. One thing it could do with a hand rail on the short stair case going to the two back bedrooms. Review independently collected and verified by Reevoo
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Jon

Great location and very comfortable.

Great location and very comfortable. Everything you need for a relaxing break. Review independently collected and verified by Reevoo
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Lovely historical location within easy reach of Yarmouth.

Lovely historical location within easy reach of Yarmouth. Golden Hill Park next to the fort excellent for walking with spectacular views across the Solent. Accommodation well appointed with a kitchen to die for and a beautiful en suite. Would certainly consider rebooking this property. Review independently collected and verified by Reevoo
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Paul

We were fortunate enough to visit just outside of the summer holidays so it was great value for mone

We were fortunate enough to visit just outside of the summer holidays so it was great value for money. Fantastic accommodation with loads of character in an ideal setting. Will be booking again. Review independently collected and verified by Reevoo
From a partner site

8/10 Good

DOMINIC

We enjoyed our stay and found the location great, quiet but accessible to lovely walks and cycling p

We enjoyed our stay and found the location great, quiet but accessible to lovely walks and cycling paths. The accommodation was perfectly big enough for us. The only negative was the general cleanliness of the property which lacked attention to detail. Review independently collected and verified by Reevoo
From a partner site

8/10 Good

J

We have just returned from a good week at Golden Hill fort.

We have just returned from a good week at Golden Hill fort. The caretaker Phil was really helpful, giving us some great local information and we were able to gain access a little earlier than we had thought despite the additional cleaning that had taken place. Overall, the property is in a great location, with easy access to the coast, good walking and family cycle trails. The roof top terrace is lovely and has far reaching views, and our children loved having breakfast up there. The property was mainly clean and tidy, but most of the kitchen utensils and saucepans etc need to be replaced and this made it feel less of a five star property. Unfortunately the frying pans were filthy and obviously had been put back in the cupboard with no cleaning as still had food on them! It is a nice base to stay, but the price tag is high for what should be a four rather than five star location. Review independently collected and verified by Reevoo
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Sally

Lovely place to stay.

Lovely place to stay. Very easy to get to places, nice walks and bike rides. Living area could be made to be more cosy and comfortable, and some of the pots and pans are scratched and old, but would recommend it, and we will go back. Review independently collected and verified by Reevoo
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Great place for a quiet getaway and close to small Town.

Great place for a quiet getaway and close to small Town.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Great warm comfortable accommodation for 3 generations of family.

Great warm comfortable accommodation for 3 generations of family. Phil was extremely helpful and informative. Roof garden lovely but no where to easily let the dog out as country park very dark
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

An amazing upside down house in this historic setting and converted so well into spacious high tech

An amazing upside down house in this historic setting and converted so well into spacious high tech accommodation. Very friendly welcome and overall a really different and interesting place to stay.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Bobbi

Really great ,spacious, trendy fit out and nice to stay in a piece of history.

Really great ,spacious, trendy fit out and nice to stay in a piece of history. Location is great if you want to be away from all the touristy parts of the island, but close to Colwell bay with an AMAZING restaurant for food or drinks. Could be a bit cleaner but overall okay. Phil (caretaker) is very friendly and accommodating.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Sharon

Unique place to stay.

Unique place to stay. Roof top garden amazing! Kitchen very well equipped. Nice the bathrooms were supplied with toiletries. Pint of milk in fridge on arrival which was handy for a cuppa. Would love to go back someday. Only thing I would recommend is better quality bedding especially the pillows & maybe a little welcome pack of say wine etc.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Lydia

Had a lovely stay here with family.

Had a lovely stay here with family. Quirky accommodation with good additional features which we found handy (Tripp Trapp chair, washing machine & dryer, dishwasher, hair dryer etc) Modern coloured lighting upstairs was fun and unique, would stay again for the right price. Rooftop gardens have a fantastic view. On a constructive note, little more attention to detail regarding the cleaning wouldn't go a miss (needs high dusting, skirting boards dusting, lightbulb needs fixing in 2 places, fans not working in any bathroom). Parking was a bit of a nightmare with neighbours who privately own their property next door. Happy to oblige to parking but don't need to tell us & also the caretaker - we don't bite! Very West Wight so good for lots of walks and picturesque scenic environment. Nearest supermarket about a 5 min drive .
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Excellent place to stay and Phil the property manager is a real asset, very helpful and nothing is t

Excellent place to stay and Phil the property manager is a real asset, very helpful and nothing is too much trouble.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Janakan

L

Loved the accommodation- cool and trendy for the kids
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Nora

Two couples shared the apartment and there was plenty of space.

Two couples shared the apartment and there was plenty of space. We visited in March with an early booking discount so very reasonable rate when halved. Phil, the property manager, was very accommodating and on hand when we had a couple of queries. He even phoned us the day before to warn the ferry may be delayed because of stormy weather and would have waited until late evening to meet us. Fortunately the ferry was on time.