This was a fabulous find. Mark our host was super, offering a friendly welcome with tea & biscuits. Access to a beautiful garden is a bonus as the rooms in the private annex are very comfortable and tastefully decorated. Two sofas & free netflix make for a proper seating area to relax in the evening after busy days sightseeing. The property is set in a rural location so you can expect some agricultural activity in the distance, and a bit of road noise BUT this is not intrusive. A special note of thanks too for the bed linen which was crisp cotton on lightweight duvets entirely appropriate to the heat we were experiencing that week. Breakfast was excellent, served in the annex, and we had the use of a microwave and fridge, with cold water on arrival. There was an excellent selection of cereals plus cooked breakfast on offer & orange juice & toast. The bathroom was spotless with plenty of large towels. Night sensor lights were positioned discretely so as to minimise disruption and provide safe access to the bathroom in the middle of the night. This is a really well thought out accommodation with a highly experienced B&B provider. Freshwater and the surrounding area is a gem. Forget Cowes! There is so much to see and experience in this quarter especially if you like beautiful scenery, great pubs, country houses of historical interest, good food and long walks.

I love everything about Tollgate Cottage. The host was very friendly and helpful.The room was very, very clean , and the beds were just perfect so comfortable. Fresh and delicious breakfast and amazing coffee . Plenty staff to play with kids in the garden so they didn't feel bored. Cottage is localised close to lovely town (5min drive). We really love our stay.

Everything was just perfect

Mark was very welcoming, humble and polite. The rooms were very tidy, clean and bright, were much more better than in the pictures. Private access to the property, very big well maintained garden with table tennis and decent size football ground for kids. 5 star breakfast service choice of full English or Continental. Would definitely visit again.

The host Mark couldn't do enough for you and had extensive knowledge of area. The breakfasts were perfect. Place has a lovely garden and is very comfortable and suits every need with well fitted rooms and bathroom. Location is great for West of island but no hassle if you need buses to travel either.

Mark and Kate the hosts, are welcoming, warm and a pleasure to meet. The breakfast is exceptional; fresh, plentiful and delicious. The cottage is immaculate; Mark's years of experience mean that everything you could possibly want is available. Location perfect. A real find!

Our stay at Tollgate Cottage was absolutely amazing. Mark was such a great host. He was really helpful with suggestions and transport, and the breakfast was exceptional. We will definitely be back!

The location is quiet and close to walks and beauty spots. There is a garden to enjoy and relax in. The decoration of the cottage is excellent and very clean. It is very relaxing in the cottage and in the garden.

On a longer stay only the lack of a sink would be my only comment for others.

Mark was the perfect host and provided fabulous breakfasts each morning. The accommodation was very comfortable and spotlessly clean. Would definitely return/recommend.

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Loved the light, bright rooms and modern facilities. Every detail had been thought about and Mark was on hand to help if we needed anything else. Location was also great in a quiet, rural area only a few minutes’ drive from the Yarmouth ferry.

Take an eye mask and earplugs with you if you don’t want to be woken too early by the light and dawn chorus! Perhaps the owners might consider adding some blackout curtains, or blinds. It was still all lovely though so don’t be put off.

Simply perfect. No words can describe the excellent service we received. He was very welcoming, helped us around and the apartment was clean and with all the necessary amenities.