2 Bedroom (Sleeps 5) Cottage in Totland Bay
'Cliffway' a real gem, peaceful 2 bed cottage with own garden, sea-view and a few mins walk to the beach, coastal path & sea-front restaurants.
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Peaceful, own garden, SEA VIEWS, 5 mins walk to beach/coast. WIFI. Available for SHORT BREAKS. Please enquire.
‘Cliffway’ is the best property of its type in the Totland area and is in a prime location, close to the beach with lovely sea views, and its own large private garden, ideal for people of all ages to explore and enjoy.
'Cliffway's' peaceful location, attractive garden and sea views from both in and outside the house make the property ideal for a three generation holiday, families, children, the retired and those who are less able. The dramatic sunsets and National Trust rural/seaside walks are also ideal for a romantic stay or those who wish to 'blow the cobwebs away' at all times of the year.
The property has 2 bedrooms (sleeps 5), and an open plan kitchen/living space.
Cliffway is located 7 mins drive from Yarmouth and the ferry and 4/5 mins walk from the beach and The Waterfront Restaurant and Bar.. A splendid restaurant called The Hut is just a short walk away, along the waterfront promenade to neighbouring Colwell Bay (booking required). Local shops & coastal walks are all within walking distance.
Cliffway has a large sunny garden, with trees for shade, which provides a great place to relax for all the family..
Totland Bay is a Marine Conservation Society Recommended Beach (MCS Award) with a 5 star water quality (2024) and classified as Excellent by the Environment Agency (in 2023 as samples not completed for 2024). The bay forms a part of the Needles Marine Protected Area.
The Headon Warren Walk which starts on the Turf Walk was highlighted by the National Trust as one of the UK's 'Walks with a 'WOW Factor'. It is a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI), a lowland heath covered by a mix of heather/gorse. There are a range of breeding birds on the cliffs. Views of the Solent, the island and mainland are possible from the top of Headon Warren.
THE PROPERTY
'Cliffway' is a single storey property, that provides an open plan living/kitchen area with ceiling lighting and timber flooring throughout. The living room has two double glazed doors that open 180 degrees and fasten, almost flat, against the outside wall to give easy access to the garden.
The garden is enclosed by a white timber picket fence at the front and a combination of trees/hedge/fence & gates. Parking is at the rear or in a lay-by opposite to the property.
The property has a shower room with a low profile shower, walled fixed shower/screen and seat, wash basin and toilet. Heating and hot water are provided by a combi boiler.
There are two bedrooms, one with a king size and single bed, the other room has two single beds. A fold up child's cot is provided.
The covered walkway can be used to provide a safe place to store bikes, surf boards etc and is a dry, sunny area to hang washing.
The glazed front porch provides space to hang coats and to store wet shoes etc.
‘Cliffways’ unique character lies in its quiet peaceful location, large attractive garden, great beach access and lovely sea views which are ideal for all the family. This is now combined with a modern renovation to give the comforts of home in all seasons.
‘Cliffway’ enables you to relax and sunbath in the garden, to sit and gaze at the sea watching the boats pass by or to enjoy a romantic supper sitting in the garden as you watch one of Totland's renowned spectacular sunsets.
In bad weather it is still possible to gaze out, through the full length double glazed doors, and enjoy watching the wind, the waves, the everchanging sky and turbulent seas and dramatic evening sunsets, whilst keeping a watchful eye for boats passing by, all from the warmth and comfort of the living room.
Great beach access makes it easy for all the family to enjoy a day on the beach swimming, exploring rock pools, making sandcastles, collecting shells or to try your hand at crabbing, etc before strolling back to ‘Cliffway’ buckets and nets in hand for tea in the garden.
It’s lovely to enjoy an early morning or evening relaxing stroll along the seafront and its so very easy to go for a swim.
'Cliffway' really offers the opportunity to 'dump' the car and relax.
THE LOCAL AREA
Totland has a wide sweeping Bay. The beach is sandy and relatively shallow for a good distance and ideal for younger children. The western end of the bay has plenty of rock pools to explore at low tide. The beach can be accessed by car.
Totland has something to offer whatever the season. It is popular with the fisherman who often camp out over night at the far end of the bay and with local water sport enthusiasts who also use nearby Freshwater and Compton Bays.
You can watch the Round the Island Race (Saturday 7th June 2025) from Totland, and Cliffway and in summer passing boats often moor in the bay for lunch at the Waterfront Restaurant.
For the dinosaur enthusiast the IOW dinosaur fossils were discovered on the coast at nearby Compton Bay and Brighstone Bay.
'Cliffway' provides an ideal base from which to explore West Wight and enjoy some of the UK's most spectacular and dramatic coastline. This can be enjoyed by foot, with a pram, with a wheelchair, by bus and as a cyclist
BY FOOT:
The IOW boasts a 68-mile-long coastal path that circles the island & connects to footpaths that cross the island. The Yarmouth to Freshwater Bay section runs along the Totland Bay waterfront (or can be joined from the Turf Walk) & heads over Headon Warren, to the coloured sands of Alum Bay & the Needles Old Battery (past the old rocket station/museum), before heading along Tennyson Down, past Tennyson's Monument, to Freshwater Bay where the path continues to Chale.
The coastal path connects with Colwell Bay & Yarmouth in the other direction.
A footpath also connects Freshwater to Yarmouth along the River Yar.
The Freshwater to Yarmouth cycle path provides a walk on the disused railway line, alongside the River Yar & has a café/restaurant at either end in the old railway station.
DISABLED /PRAM ACCESS:
Totland can be enjoyed by those who are less able to walk or who may rely on a wheelchair. The bay can be accessed by car with parking along the waterfront (including disabled bays).
The waterfront walkway runs from Totland Bay to Colwell Bay &, I understand, provides an unusual opportunity for someone who uses a wheelchair to experience the sea, close at hand at high tide. Unfortunately, a small section has a steeper gradient, after the landslide, but with assistance it may be possible for this to be negotiated in a wheelchair.
BY BUS:
The 'Island Coaster' provides around the island bus route which you can hop on & off as you wish. The 'Needles Breezer' offers a fun local ride.
CYCLISTS:
The island is popular with cyclists & it stages the Isle of Wight Randonnee (Sunday 4 May 2025). The Lonely Planet apparently described the route as the best place in the world to cycle. The route can be followed all year as key junctions are marked. The Freshwater/Yarmouth cycle path is nearby.
LOCAL RESTAURANTS include:
The Waterfront Restaurant/Bar is located on the Totland seafront which serves a range of good dishes including Greek Kleftiko & fish.
Totland Pier has now been redeveloped to provide a The Bay Café at the land end and a restaurant at the sea end.
'The Hut' is located on the seafront, at Colwell Bay & has a growing reputation for great seafood among other dishes. The restaurant has been used by James Martin as a part of his television programmes. It open is spring for meals served inside and out (book in advance). Both are within easy walking distance of Cliffway or can be driven to if need be.
Historic Yarmouth has a lovely selection of restaurants & old hostelries plus 'On the Rocks' a steak/fish restaurant, The George Hotel, & a new restaurant overlooking the ferry/marina.
Nearby pubs include the well-known 'Highdown Inn' just below Tennysons Down & 'The Red Lion' at Freshwater.
Cliffway & Totland Bay offer an ideal base for a restful holiday or weekend break away from it all, whatever the season, no matter the weather. It is an ideal place to enjoy the seaside air & an opportunity to blow away the cobwebs!
Mrs C. July 2016. 'We had an absolutely wonderful stay. I did write in the visitor book. The bungalow is a gem and you have obviously put a lot of thought into making it work so well for your guests. My daughter kept asking me if I could buy it off you!
The 'Waterfront' restaurant was a real hit with the young ones. It was 27 years since I took my daughter on the chairlift at Alum bay...she took her little boy on it... Maybe a new family tradition has started.
Amy C with family & friend enjoy exciting weather. 19th Aug 2016
'The house is very nice and well-maintained and the living space was more than sufficient. I went with my teenage sister, her friend and my mum. Being a 17 year old girl, one of the fears is that we would get bored with the island's activities. However, our weekend was packed. When we weren't doing anything in particular, the beach was so close that even teenagers as lazy as us were willing to make the very short trip down.
Newport had some amazing shops that we didn't expect to find on the island and the sheer number of high quality places to eat really lifted our spirits after a windy day at the beach. Also the Emma Bridgewater pottery painting at Chessell was a really fun experience and a great chance to paint what ever you want onto one of their many different pieces of pottery.
The weather unfortunately refused to cooperate but the gale force winds and rain didn’t stop my sister, her friend and I from wandering along the sea front promenade from Totland Bay to Cowell Bay. The waves were enormous and we got a bit wet but it didn’t really matter as Cliffway was so close there was no need for steamy car journeys in soggy clothes. All in all, it was a great weekend and there was a lot there for us to do.'
TO BOOK PLEASE CONTACT US: We will email (or post) a copy of our Booking Conditions and Agreement and on receipt of the security deposit (currently £120) and a completed and signed booking form we will confirm your booking. Linen and towels are provided however, you will bring your own beach towels. Please feel free to call or email and we will be pleased to provide any additional information you may require and answer any queries. Short breaks are available out of season. Please contact us to discuss.
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a) In order for us to retain that information we will need your written consent. For future holiday bookings a consent form is likely to be required at the time of an initial enquiry (when you may wish to hear from us for information/availability at other times) or on completion of a stay once the deposit has been returned.
b) We will not retain your personal details after your initial enquiry or holiday unless you have provided written consent. We will retain your personal information, provided by yourself, in order to confirm a booking. We will not retain your personal details once the holiday is completed and the deposit returned unless you provide written consent.
c) Data we receive from you as a result of your interest in our business is stored securely and password protected.
d) We do not share your personal details with third parties.
e) We do not ask for your bank details until after your holiday when we wish to return the security deposit. In circumstances where:
• Payment is made online we will delete your bank information from our records, however, proof of payment is kept should there be a query.
• Payment is made by cheque we will not have access to your bank details.
f) You have the right to withdraw consent at any time.
g) Information we receive from you will be kept for a maximum of six years for accounting purposes only.
Bedroom Details
Bedroom 1
1 x Single Bed
1 x Queen Bed
1 x Cot Bed
Bedroom 2
2 x Single Beds
45 Reviews
Leave ReviewThe perfect location for a relaxing, short break.
By Anna Palmer-Wilson (Ali) on 30-Apr-2025I have just returned from a delightful three night stay at Cliffway in Totland. Isle of Wight. I found that it was the perfect location for a relaxing, short break. Cliffway is a spacious, two bedroom bungalow, set in a lovely established, leafy garden and has a beautiful sea-view from both the lounge and the front garden. It comfortably accommodates up to 5 people, on crisp, freshly laundered beds. It is located only a few minutes walk from the sandy beach, which is accessed by a turf walkway, with some steps down to sea-level. The Waterfront restaurant, to the left was very convenient, and we especially enjoyed watching the gorgeous sunset, across the water from there. An amble, along the sea-wall to the right, the next day, brought us to The Hut, in Colwell Bay, which is a quality, sea-front restaurant, with excellent food, served by welcoming, professional staff. As the spring sunshine was particularly glorious, we were bathed in sunlight, over a delicious lunch, enjoying the view of the glinting, blue sea. It felt like we were somewhere on the Med and found it hard to believe that we were only a 40 minute ferry ride from mainland UK.. Returning to Cliffway, after a full day’s sightseeing jaunt around the island, was a real pleasure. It was very relaxing, enjoying a glass of wine in the evening, unwinding on loungers, beneath the shady parasol, watching the changing colours in the sky as the sun went down. I would definitely wish to return to Cliffway to enjoy breaks throughout the year, to not only experience all that The Isle of Wight has to offer, including the fresh, local produce, but to also witness the differences in the changing seasons. Many thanks to the owner, Katharine, for managing our booking personally and for being so helpful with any queries that we had, prior to our arrival. I certainly would recommend a stay at Cliffway.
We had a lovely stay
By Ewa Wawrzyniak on 02-Apr-2025We had a lovely stay enjoying the beautiful spring sunshine. The hedges are starting to turn green, and the lanes look pretty lined with primroses. Supper was spent watching a beautiful sunset across the bay. A few day's break felt like a week. Ewa
We have holidayed at Cliffway for many years.
By Ian & Rosemary D on 15-Jul-2024It is a spacious, well equipped bungalow with a relaxed atmosphere and lovely sea view. The sunsets are amazing . It is very clean and comfortable with everything you need for dry or wet weather ,-sun loungers and barbeque for the large garden and books, jigsaws and board games. It is a very good base for the island with safe beaches, places to visit and lovely walks. The bus service is brilliant !.
We had a wonderful holiday at Cliffway again this year.
By Christine S on 10-Jul-2024This is our sixth visit and we keep coming back as it is such a lovely place to stay and a great base for a holiday on the Isle of Wight. The views from the living room are just amazing. The gardens surrounding the property are well kept and very pretty. The property is very clean, light and airy and has everything you need for your holiday. It really is home from home. We enjoyed visiting the many beaches the Island has to offer. Most evenings we walked along the path to nearby Totland Bay, where you can see the most stunning sunsets. All in all, another wonderful holiday. Thank you.
I just wanted to write to you to say what an amazing holiday we had at Cliffway last week.
By Michael P on 01-Jul-2024It couldn't have been more perfect. Just having that lovely walk down to, and along the sea front to Colwell Bay (ice creams at 10am is the new favourite) was just brilliant for us. Baby George loved the sound of the sea whilst he was napping in his pushchair. We also loved seeing the sea from the house and garden and had all our evening meals outside which is exactly how we like to holiday, so being able to see that lovely view whilst we ate was just great. Thank you again for accommodating us for last week, we really appreciate it, it was the most perfect holiday for our little family
We had an absolutely brilliant time - thank you!
By Fenella on 16-Jun-2024The house was perfect and I can't get over how incredibly peaceful it was. We both slept incredibly well. It was so restful. The sea view from the sitting room was wonderful - particularly in the evenings as the sun set. And the island is so beautiful - I had no idea. I want to take my family there - soon! Thanks again. Fenella
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