Entire home/flat

Entire home/flat

8 Guests

4 Bedrooms

4 Beds

5 Bathrooms

Located on the Island’s western tip and just 150 yards from the crisp, clear waters of Colwell Bay is Sunseekers - a sleek, modern and recently revamped home, offering everything you could want (and more) from a relaxing seaside stay. Following the road downhill, you’ll soon come to the lapping waves of the Solent, where you can take in the outstanding evening sunsets and dine on top-notch, freshly-caught seafood at five-star restaurant, The Hut.

The space

Pulling up on the driveway at Sunseekers, guests will find a smart, well-presented home, renovated from top to bottom in 2022. Stepping through the door, there’s a comfortable open-plan lounge to one side, with inviting L-shaped sofa and 60-inch Smart TV. Slipping into the next room, a sophisticated navy and white kitchen awaits, with an American fridge freezer and shiny range cooker - which are bound to tempt even the most reluctant of chefs to don their apron and get cooking. Also on this level is a dining area (with seating for eight) a handy utility room (including a washing machine and tumble dryer), plus an accessible snug room featuring a luxury double sofa and en suite wet room - which, if requested before arrival, can easily be transformed into sleeping quarters for extra guests too.

Climbing the stairs to the first floor, you’ll find four airy, spacious and oh-so-relaxing bedrooms, including three ‘zip and link’ Superking rooms (two with their own spick and span en suites) as well as a bunk bed room with shared access to bedroom three and the family bathroom. Once you’ve unpacked those bags and settled in, take a look outside at the peaceful private garden. Bubbling away in the corner is a four-person hot tub (great for a dip on those long summer evenings) and an outside shower for washing off that salt after an early morning swim in the sea and your doggie's sandy paws. There’s also a lawn, patio and decking area, kitted out with sun loungers, dining furniture and a Napoleon gas BBQ too.

The neighbourhood

Colwell is a tranquil seaside neighbourhood set on the Island’s northwest coast, with views across the sparkling blue sea towards Hampshire. Its undulating coastline provides an array of impressive walks leading to Yarmouth, Totland and the scenic, heather-covered heights of Headon Warren. On the shoreline, deckchairs and beach huts are available to rent, as well as paddle boards for those looking to take to the waters.

Heading inland is the town of Freshwater, once home to Victorian poet Alfred, Lord Tennyson, as well as pioneering female photographer Julia Margaret Cameron (both of whose historic homes are open to visit). Today, the town is home to a range of independent shops and some culinary destinations too - such as rustic The Red Lion pub and the inviting Piano Café (housed in a shop once owned by Queen Victoria’s piano tuner). There’s also the West Wight Sports Centre with its indoor swimming pool and climbing wall and down in Freshwater Bay you can hire a sea kayak to explore the caves or even go coasteering.

Sunseekers is set in a quiet street close to Colwell Bay, only a few minute’s drive away from the Wightlink ferry terminal to Lymington and within easy walking distance of both Freshwater and Totland. There is parking for several cars at the front of the property and an accessible entrance for those with limited mobility.

House rules

This is a no smoking house.

Guest access

Entire space plus shed is included in this rental. Please, make yourself at home.

Interaction with guests

The Swysh Team are here for you during your stay, but our level of interaction is up to you. We're only a phone call or message away. You will be able to self check-in upon arrival.

Other things to note

We can offer heavily discounted ferry travel for you on both Red Funnel and Wight Link. Please let us know of your interest at the time of booking and we can provide you with a quote.

Beach towels are provided for the hot tub and there is even a welcome hamper for you and dog towels for your four legged friend!

The property will be available from 3pm on your day of arrival and check out time on the day of departure is 10am. If available we can offer flexible check-in/out.

The property is equipped with everything you will need including utilities, super fast WiFi, bed linen, towels and beach towels. In the shed you'll find lots of beach items including boogie boards, sun umbrella, snorkels and even a paddle board.

Amenities

Location

Sara

May 2024

Amazing location, property and hosts. We are already looking at their other properties. Would highly recommend

Mark

April 2024

An absolutely beautiful house, really well looked after, clean, spacious and little touches like a nice coffee machine, great hot tub and electric car charging make a huge difference. The team at Swysh are great and huge thanks to Suzanne because you are so helpful. we will definitely be back soon.

Lewis

April 2024

Lovely location, exactly what we needed! Thank you.

Hannah

March 2024

I’m not sure where to start with this being the best airbnb we have ever stayed in - I’ll try to keep it short although could write lots! This was our first time to the IoW with our baby, toddler and dog and we couldn’t have asked for more. Suzanne was so helpful with flexible check in/check out times, contacted to offer discounted ferry bookings and to enquire about travel cots. The whole house has been done to a really high spec - rain showers everywhere, fab hot tub with outdoor shower really handy for dog/post beach, comfortable beds, all appliances brilliant, so many towels provided as well as beach towels! This house is equipped with everything you could think of and more - little touches like shopping bags/umbrellas/basic larder/washing machine/dishwasher capsules just makes life so much easier! Even a welcome pack for the dog was provided - we didn’t use this but the thought meant a lot. Prosecco in the fridge on arrival

Mark

February 2024

Fantastic stay.

Sylvia

January 2024

We had a wonderful stay - fantastic property, well equipped with everything you could need to enjoy a stay away from home. Great location close to the beach. We are already planning our return!

Joshua

December 2023

Really nice house, very well equipped kitchen and amazing hot tub!

Anita

December 2023

Fantastic property perfect for our stay would be great for large families. Property spotlessly clean with well stocked kitchen. Would definitely recommend. Brilliant location for walks and local beach.

Sandra

November 2023

Suzanne was great, responsive and proactive right from booking. Nothing was too much trouble. The house was fabulous and so lovely. We had a fantastic stay and will definitely be booking again. Can’t wait.

Tara

October 2023

House was immaculate, exactly like in the photos, very comfortable. The beds were enormous. Lovely location just up from the beach. The Hut is well worth a visit, one of the best meals we've ever had. Would definitely stay here again. Would recommend to anyone! Tara

Timothy

October 2023

Had a lovely stay, thank you! Easy to get to from the Lymington ferry, pristinely clean, and lovely styling whilst still feeling homely. Also had loads of amenities (laundry detergent, washing up liquid, shower gel - that sort of stuff) that just made life so easy. Super dog friendly. Clear communication from the hosts & they were very helpful.

Tim

October 2023

Lovely house and great location.

Mark

October 2023

Sunseeker is a beautiful property, its well kept, in a lovely location. Suzanne was great, easy to get hold of plenty of helpful tips and a really great experience overall. My top points, great garden, the hot tub was spotlessly clean, the house felt like a home straight away. We will definitely be coming back!

Gwen

September 2023

Great location, comfortable and perfect for the dogs

Abdul

August 2023

Tell me a very beautiful and big house Well decorated We loved it

Lorraine

August 2023

From booking to leaving , Suzanne from Swysh was amazingly helpful and always replied immediately. She sorted my daughters ferry tickets , for her car and family at a discounted rate which was very much appreciated for her young family. The house was spotless on arrival and everything was good quality from utensils to linen and furniture. Unfortunately the weather was against us for nearly all of our holiday but thank goodness for the hot tub it definitely saved the day for our grandchildren. The location was fantastic just a few minutes walk from the beach , had the weather been better it would of been amazing. The Longbeach cafe and bar was a great hit with the kids and takeaway meals , really reasonable too . We also visited The Hut again and the food was amazing, very busy so glad I booked online before we arrived. We will definitely use Sunseekers again , Thanks Swysh

Laura

July 2023

We had a super time staying in your lovely home Suzanne thank you! The property is newly renovated and beautifully decorated. Suzanne has thought of everything to ensure visitors have a super comfortable stay and have everything they might need. The hot tub is a real treat and the SUP and boogie boards were great fun in Colwell Bay :) Loads of great suggestions for places to visit in the area. From the first point of contact, to wrapping up our stay at the end, Suzanne has been so easy to contact, responsive and helpful, even arranging the ferry booking for us. I will definitely stay at the property again in the future and recommend it to friends and other family members.

Charlene

July 2023

Great house, spacious, very clean, comfortable with modern perks. Rooms just like the pictures which was great. Hosts were very accommodating. Jacuzzi a little small for 4 people but it was great fun. Definitely recommend xx

Rachel

July 2023

What a fabulous house in a great location! Suzanne was brilliant in helping us to organise our stay; lots of recommendations, very friendly and super responsive. There was everything you could have asked for/needed in the house! Fully equipped for a fabulous, stress free stay. We had a ball and hope to be back soon! Thank you so much again. Rachel x

Poppy

June 2023

The accommodation was perfect for our group and in a great location! The Swysh team were great at staying in contact and making sure we had what we needed.

Heather

May 2023

This house is lovely and beautifully furnished. The hot tub is a great extra. Perfect for a family break. The beach and restaurants are just a short walk away. The owners are very attentive and responsive. Highly recommended.

Wayne

May 2023

Our family had a great long weekend in a lovely home. We I’ll definitely be back. Suzanne was very helpful and always went the extra mile to make sure we were comfortable. Thanks Swysh

Joelle

April 2023

Beautiful home as described, super close to the beach at Colwell Bay . House is pristine and has absolutely everything we needed the additional care to ensure our dogs could have a safe and fun time at the house and in the garden too was massively appreciated. Communication from Suzanna was fantastic throughout Thank you - would highly recommend and definitely come back