Muscat | Seaview | Pondwell | South Of England | Self Catering Holiday Cottage

Customer rating

4.4★

4 Guests
2 Bedrooms
2 Bathrooms
Pets No
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Features

Hot tub
Off road parking
Ground floor accommodation
Ground floor bedroom
Garden / Patio
Pub/shop < 1 mile
Washing machine
Dishwasher
Broadband / WiFi

Reviews & Ratings

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Cleanliness

Comfort

Facilities and Maintenance

* Based on a combined average customer score

25 Customer Review(s)

Christine
July 2026

“The lodge was immaculate on arrival, (apart from some cobwebs on the windows and garden furniture).”

Nicely furnished and comfortable sofa and beds. Good quality towels and linen. Kitchen appliances were all clean and in good working order, and easy to use. Nice that liquid and tablets were provided in the kitchen. The only disappointment was the size of the fridge with a tiny ice box, maybe this could be upgraded when it needs replacing. The lounge/dining area was comfortable, but too much furniture. It was difficult to walk past the sofa with the sideboard so close. I noticed that some of ...

Nicely furnished and comfortable sofa and beds. Good quality towels and linen. Kitchen appliances were all clean and in good working order, and easy to use. Nice that liquid and tablets were provided in the kitchen. The only disappointment was the size of the fridge with a tiny ice box, maybe this could be upgraded when it needs replacing. The lounge/dining area was comfortable, but too much furniture. It was difficult to walk past the sofa with the sideboard so close. I noticed that some of the other lodges had the sideboard under the TV, which would resolve the problem. We had a couple of maintainance issues and found that the managing agents were excellent and resolved the problem within a few hours. The hot tub was a lovely addition and worked really well. A couple of sunlougers in the garden would be nice as the king and queen furniture was too heavy to move. All in all, a lovely stay. We would recommend this property and will return ourselves

- Christine, July 2026
Rachel October 2025

“Great location, Tesco only 7 minutes away for supples and mermaid gin bar just a few minutes away plus they have electric chargers which we used , great if you are there for food and drinks as it’s a free if you are a customer but takes time to charge.”

On arrival lodge smelt musty due to knowing about this issue on other reviews I bought along cleaning supplies to freshen up the lodge and also air fresheners which worked thankfully. Outdoor area also not clean on arrival and windows dirty so not a great first impression. We arrived just after the cleaner left so it’s was disappointing. Lodge bedrooms were warm but a fan is provided, if you like a quieter fan bring your own but we managed fine. There is no window to keep bedrooms fresh at night. Bedrooms have no dressing table or hairdryer but used area in the living room area to do make up. Doors are heavy and green light in bedroom also not great but used eye mask at night. Outdoor area full of cobwebs, leaves and not brushed down, hot tub was not warm on arrival which was disappointing and hot tub lid very heavy to move too. The lodge also had areas that needed painting and sofa also needs a clean. Location is next to a main road so you can hear traffic noise while in hot tub but again didn’t bother us. We visit luxury lodges every year for celebrations so we do compare and this lodge needs some TLC and maybe some luxury diffusers to help the musty smell and maybe using nice smelling cleaning products would help. Kitchen was great but you are missing a pizza cutter and it was nice to be provided with kitchen roll, bin bags, dishwasher tablets,loo roll and hand wash. Just a few minor changes and this lodge would be improved. We did complain and we are receiving a small reimbursement which was a nice gesture. Overall the location is beautiful, kitchen is great and the bed is comfy!

- Rachel, October 2025
Verna October 2025

“All in all very good.”

We did fine the door handle very difficult to lock and unlock.

- Verna, October 2025
Angela August 2025

“Really well situated for peace and quite even though it is close to the road and no noise from the mermaid on site.”

The bus stop is very close to the site. I can’t wait to return it is a touch of paradise.

- Angela, August 2025
Ian July 2025

“We had a semi-enjoyable week staying on the Isle of Wight at Muscat.”

The Lodge was in a location that looked very nice and has the benefit of being near a pub which served good food and drink. The Lodge was reasonably well appointed and had most of what you could need although is a little short on some equipment if you plan to cook more than something basic, i did a roast dinner but ran out of pots. Also if you cook anything make sure you open all the windows as the smoke alarms are extremely sensitive - it would be best to have a heat alarm in the kitchen area to reduce false alarms. The thing that really spoiled things was the smell of drains from both bathrooms, I can see from other reviews is is a long standing issue. As the bathrooms are actually ensuites it makes things especially unpleasant when you go to bed and due to the lack of windows in the bedroom and the only one being in the bathroom it means you have to choice between being hot at night or smelling stinky drains. I am not sure if any remediation work has been undertaken to fix these issues but seeing as it gets mentioned so often in other reviews it would of been nice if even such basic measures of adding an air freshner for new guests whilst the issue is dealt with by the owners. If it wasn't for the drain smell and lack of ventalition in the bedrooms this would of been 5 Stars.

- Ian, July 2025
Bhavin June 2025

“The property is a great size for 4 adults and a baby and the facilities are comfortable.”

We arrived by car and used the discount for the ferry from Portsmouth. The keys were easy to retrieve and when we arrived, the hot tub was prepared and ready to use. As soon as we arrived we noticed a smell of the drains coming up into both bathrooms so we had to leave the windows open and the fans on constantly however the smell was always present and noticeable. The bedrooms were very comfortable and furniture helped us to enjoy our stay for 5 nights. We wish there was a full length mirror and also that there was more serving utensils. The pans were scratched so the non-stick didn’t work particularly well. The washing machine, oven, microwave and dishwasher worked well for us. Please note the property does not have a view of the sea directly you have to go up to the terrace at the local pub to see the sea, although we did capture a glimpse of the local barn owl hunting mice.

- Bhavin, June 2025
Simon June 2025

“Dealing with Sykes was brilliant.”

When we arrived on Saturday 7th June we noticed an sewage aroma coming from our bathroom. We contacted the number provided on the 9th June with a message stating this. The smell got worse and unfortunately there was no reply from the owners. This was very unpleasant, especially at night as there is no bedroom window to leave open. Because of the smell we obviously could not leave the bathroom door open - so no ventilation in our bedroom. We should have followed this up, but we had an elderly parent with us who kept us busy. Without this problem we would have been happy to have left 5 *.

- Simon, June 2025
David May 2025

“Lovely holiday property, great location and excellent hot tub!”

Only downside is the shortage of suitable cooking equipment e.g. baking trays, frying spatula etc plus a bit short on hanging space and hangers for clothes.

- David, May 2025
Al May 2025

“Lovely property in a brilliant location.”

Lodge was lovely, clean, hot tub was great and lodge well equipped. Some milk would of been helpful for a welcome cuppa. Water pressure was very strong for the sinks. Some door stops would be useful as our daughter struggled with the bedroom doors. If the mermaid bar offered takeaway pizzas it would have been amazing.

- Al, May 2025
Anne May 2025

“Lovely setting.”

Excellent facilities. Central location for Ryde, Sandown and Shanklin. Only downside was some traffic noise from the road that runs at the rear of the property, otherwise would have been 5*.

- Anne, May 2025
Helen May 2025

“Enjoyable stay, good layout for our (stroller/walking stick) friend.”

Great parking right outside. Loved the well maintained hot tub. Heat detector over oven very sensitive, heard a few go off, including ours. Understand fire doors and green exit lights, but they were a challenge. Living room chairs need more padding on the wooden strut at the back to stop them ruining the wall.

- Helen, May 2025
Christina October 2024

“We had a fantastic stay here at Muscat.”

The property was beautiful and felt safe and comfortable. The area was also in a good location and was close to other tourist areas if you have a car (and we saw a bus stop very close by too). Jon and Mel answered any questions we had and kindly provided us with basic necessities such as tea, milk, coffee, sugar and biscuits etc.. thank you. There were certain small things which could have been improved but certainly did not impact our stay. We felt there was definitely a need for a serving spoon or ladle in the kitchen cupboards. There seemed to be everything else other then this. There were also no cleaning facilities despite asking us to leave the lodge clean and tidy upon our departure (we had to go out and buy surface wipes/toilet rolls etc as there were no spares). Also could have done with some washing up liquid (we were left with an empty bottle which had enough for a plate or two). We did find a few dead insects upon arrival also but again, this was an easy fix and easily missed. Overall though, there is everything you could want. An easy to use hot tub, tourist magazines/leaflets, TV’s, two bathrooms, lots of kitchen equipment and guides on how to use oven etc.. and most of all, a beautiful lodge. Thank you both for a wonderful stay. We will definitely recommend/would return in the future.

- Christina, October 2024
Peter September 2024

“General consensus is that the pillows are too hard, just a pad, no plumpness in them.”

Door closures are too stiff, especially for a frail person to exit the bedrooms. Appreciate that they have to meet fire regs, they just just need a slight adjustment. The instructions re waste/recyclable waste bins are insufficient and confusing. The heating controls need looking at. Although the weather was cool and heating was required, the thermostat didn’t seem to work, which must be costing the owner far too much. Although these are negative comments, they are intended to be constructive. Overall there are more positives than negative with Muscat and the whole park.

- Peter, September 2024
John August 2024

“Directions were lacking it took us an hour to find the place and in the end a phone call.”

As it rained a lot we had no way of heating the place, it was damp. Had a washing machine but no dryer. No hair dryer. Would not return.

- John, August 2024
Russell July 2024

“Yes, the sinks were small, but more than adequate.”

Apart from that, an excellent place to stay Only minor comment I would add was that the patio door stop needs highlighting as it was easy to trip over on it when you first arrive.......as my other half did, fortunately without hurting herself.

- Russell, July 2024
Jane June 2024

“Lovely property in a quiet location.”

Property was as described. Sinks are very small in bathrooms as noted in previous reviews. Welcome pack provided of Milk, tea and biscuits which was a nice gesture. Minature soap, shampoo and shower gel also provided but in only one of the bathrooms which was a little strange given that these are luxury adult only lodges and in the main two couples. Hot tub was a nice size only downside was patio not large enough so you had to go on grass to get round to steps from one of the bedrooms. Hedges between lodges at the rear are still relatively new so not a lot of privacy when in the hot tub. The Wishing Well pub (IOW Destillery) is at the entrance to the complex so handy for a drink / meal

- Jane, June 2024
James September 2023

“Really nice lodge, large space, good facilities!”

Nice and easy.

- James, September 2023
John August 2023

“Luxury? No.”

The ridiculously tiny sinks in the bathrooms are enough to disallow such a high rating. A sapling growing out of the rear downpipe makes a query of maintenance. However, internally very well equipped and comfortable. Hot tub lovely.

- John, August 2023
Ian August 2023

“The kitchen/lounge area of the lodge was clean and generally well fitted out.”

The addition of a teapot would be good and also a 2nd oven glove - lifting a hot dish out of the oven with 1 hand is not really safe. However, it is in the bathrooms that my criticism begins. The sink is way too small and it is difficult to get your head over the sink when cleaning your teeth/shaving. When sitting on the loo you can easily see very dirty marks on the front of the shower tray - not acceptable. Sealant in the shower had dirt/mould on it - but even worse was the appalling smells that both shower rooms gave from the drains once you have taken a shower. Not nice when you sleep in the adjoining bedrooms and a possible health risk. Only 1 toilet roll was provided for each bathroom for a weeks stay…. Also a hairdryer being provided would have been better than having to carry my own. Luxury lodge - no . Eco lodge - not sure how that can be with a hot tub outside, although not used by us. Such a shame as there is so much to enjoy about this accommodation…..but not by us again.

- Ian, August 2023

Thank you for taking the time to leave us feedback. We apologise for any cleanliness issues you experienced during your stay. We take these very seriously and have already raised them with the cleaning team. We appreciate that you would have preferred a larger en suite, but we are sure you realise we cannot redesign the lodges at this stage. The four lodges with a shared shower room have a much larger, more accessible space, so perhaps one of these would have been more suitable. To respond to your concern regarding the eco-lodges, the design and build of the lodges took a fabric-first approach to ensure they are highly thermally efficient and were constructed using sustainable materials. All lighting is LED and the appliances are A-rated. We do appreciate that hot tubs are not always the most energy-efficient installations. However, when designing and planning the development they were requested over and over again, so we decided to make a compromise in this area. We understand you decided not to take advantage of the hot tub, but have received much positive feedback on it from previous guests. Once again, thank you for taking the time to leave a review, and we are pleased to hear you felt there was much to enjoy about the accommodation. Property Owner
Karen June 2023

“The property was lovely and the location is really nice and well kept.”

We did have an issue with a leaking bathroom sink in one of the bedrooms which wasn't fixed by the time we left, however, Mel was very helpful and did call maintenance out and it wasn't too much of an issue. It was a really nice base for a weeks stay. Would definitely recommend.

- Karen, June 2023
Philip May 2023

“Overall it was a wonderful experience staying in Muscat.”

I would definitely recommend it to others. Understandably to cater for everyone's personal tastes is very challenging indeed. So our only suggestion would be blackout curtains in the bedrooms.

- Philip, May 2023
Toby May 2023

“Had a great time”

- Toby, May 2023
Gerard April 2023

“Fantastic property.”

Great setting/ location. All you could need for a short stay.

- Gerard, April 2023
Robert September 2022

“This is an ideal location for exploring the Isle of Wight.”

There is a pub and gin distillery almost on site that would normally also be a restaurant (unfortunately they were between chefs at the time of our stay) we had a problem with the internet in our holiday let but the owner did everything he could to help get it connected. Very clean, ample room for 4 adults and the hot tub was luxurious. Comfortable beds and great en suite showers. Only 20 minutes by car to the town of Ryde where there were ample restaurants to suit our needs. Will definitely consider using this let when we return for our next holiday

- Robert, September 2022
Joy August 2022

“Absolutely fabulous accommodation and location.”

A lovely welcome nasket milk and bread just perfect. Everything you could possibly need apart from a full length mirror

- Joy, August 2022

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Summary

Single-storey
Two bedrooms: 1 x king-size with en-suite walk-in shower, basin and WC, 1 x twin with en-suite walk-in shower, basin and WC
Open-plan living space with kitchen, dining and sitting area
Gas central heating
Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge with ice box, washing machine, dishwasher
TV, WiFi
Fuel and power inc. in rent
Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
Off-road parking available
Front decking with furniture and rear patio with hot tub and furiniture
Sorry, no pets and no smoking
Shop 0.8 miles, pub 0.1 miles
Note: Please bring own towels for hot tub use
This property does not accept bookings less than 3 nights

The property

There is a wonderful two-bedroom eco lodge in Pondwell, on the outskirts of Seaview, Isle of Wight called Muscat.

Muscat is a fabulous base for couples or a small group of four friends looking for a coastal getaway, as it's close to a number of beautiful beaches and has stunning views of the surrounding Mermaid Gin Distillery vineyard.

Step into your new abode, where you will find an inviting open-plan living space, enjoying a well-equipped kitchen, with dishwasher and washing machine, dining seating for four and a sitting room with plush seating and a wall-mounted TV, perfect for those relaxed evening’s whilst enjoying a celebratory glass of wine.

The unique pod is also home to two well-presented bedrooms, a king-size and a twin, both of which are served by their own gleaming en-suite shower rooms, ideal for getting ready in style.

In the morning, rustle up morning coffees for your loved ones, ready to enjoy out on the front decking as you soak up the magnificent views on offer.

An escape to the Isle of Wight doesn’t get much better than with a stay at Muscat.

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The Vineyard

The Vineyard consists of nine beautifully-appointed eco lodges and two Blackdown Shepherd Huts, resting in Pondwell, on the outskirts of Seaview, the Isle of Wight. This collection offers fantastic open-plan accommodation with vintage style furniture, well-equipped kitchens with dishwasher and washing machine, and private gardens with furniture and hot tubs where you can enjoy the exceptional views looking out towards the distillery vineyard and beyond. The surroundings enjoy the best of the coast and country, whilst you can enjoy the attractions of the popular Mermaid Gin Distillery offering local ales and pub classics which can enjoyed in a welcoming interior or out on the large, decked area with a backdrop of country views, perfect for those evenings when you don’t fancy cooking! Seaview is home to a great beach and fantastic sailing opportunities. Other nearby attractions include the Isle of Wight Bus and Coach Museum, Ryde Harbour, the glorious Ryde Beach and nearby Peter Pan Funfair. Venture further afield to Sandown, where you can wander the Sandham Gardens, bathe on Sandown Beach, test out your clubs at the Shanklin & Sandown Golf Club or visit the sweet animals at the Wildheart Animal Sanctuary. For a truly unique escape to the Isle of Wight, look no further than The Vineyard.

Note: This property has a Good Housekeeping bond of £250.

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About the location

SEAVIEW

Ryde 2.6 miles.

Seaview is a small Edwardian seaside village on the north eastern shores of the Isle of Wight, only a 15 minute drive from the superb transport links of Ryde. Seaview is one of the South of England’s most famous holiday destinations, with a reputation of being an upmarket resort. This lovely seaside resort has stunning views out across the Solent, gorgeous golden sandy beaches, a sailing club, boutique shops and many popular restaurants and pubs, such as The Seaview Hotel and The Old Fort. On the coastal footpath towards Ryde just off Springvale is Puckpool Park, an old Victorian Fortification Battery, now with tennis courts, mini-golf and a children’s play area set within its pretty gardens. In the summer, locals and tourists take part in the famous Seaview Regatta, competing in many traditional activities, with races on the beach at Seagrove Bay, rowing in the village’s own unique boats, tug of war, the greasy pole and diving, all concluded at the end of the week with a magnificent firework display. As well as being a coastal village the nearby countryside at Seaview’s Duver is a nature reserve, with frequent visits from the beautiful red squirrel, as well as having an incredible array of bird life. A wonderful Isle of Wight base.

This property does not accept bookings less than 3 nights.

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Reviews & Ratings

“The lodge was immaculate on arrival, (apart from some cobwebs on the windows and garden furniture).”

“Great location, Tesco only 7 minutes away for supples and mermaid gin bar just a few minutes away plus they have electric chargers which we used , great if you are there for food and drinks as it’s a free if you are a customer but takes time to charge.”

“All in all very good.”

“Really well situated for peace and quite even though it is close to the road and no noise from the mermaid on site.”

“We had a semi-enjoyable week staying on the Isle of Wight at Muscat.”

“The property is a great size for 4 adults and a baby and the facilities are comfortable.”

“Dealing with Sykes was brilliant.”

“Lovely holiday property, great location and excellent hot tub!”

“Lovely property in a brilliant location.”

“Lovely setting.”

“Enjoyable stay, good layout for our (stroller/walking stick) friend.”

“We had a fantastic stay here at Muscat.”

“General consensus is that the pillows are too hard, just a pad, no plumpness in them.”

“Directions were lacking it took us an hour to find the place and in the end a phone call.”

“Yes, the sinks were small, but more than adequate.”

“Lovely property in a quiet location.”

“Really nice lodge, large space, good facilities!”

“Luxury? No.”

“The kitchen/lounge area of the lodge was clean and generally well fitted out.”

“The property was lovely and the location is really nice and well kept.”

“Overall it was a wonderful experience staying in Muscat.”

“Had a great time”

“Fantastic property.”

“This is an ideal location for exploring the Isle of Wight.”