About this property

Historic Setting: Lisle Combe in Ventnor offers a recently renovated 4-star bed and breakfast experience within a historic building. Guests enjoy garden views and a private beach area. Comfortable Accommodations: Rooms feature private bathrooms, tea and coffee makers, hairdryers, work desks, and garden views. Additional amenities include baths, fireplaces, sofa beds, and TVs. Exceptional Facilities: The property includes a sun terrace, bar, fitness room, lounge, and children's playground. Free WiFi is available throughout the property. Dining Experience: Breakfast options include continental, American, à la carte, and full English/Irish. Meals for kids and a business area cater to diverse guest needs. Local Attractions: Located 2 km from Ventnor, 8 km from Blackgang Chine, and 65 km from Southampton Airport. Nearby attractions include The Isle of Wight Donkey Sanctuary and Amazon World Zoo Park.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.8 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.5)

Breakfast info

Continental, Full English/Irish, American

  • Free parking available on-site


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 large double bed
2 single beds
and
1 sofa bed
1 large double bed
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Christine
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The location was ideal for the places we visited. Both house and gardens were lovely, finding our way through the garden down to the sea and back was an added delight. Breakfast was superb with an extensive menu and generous portions.
  • Jason
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Lovely home run by Ruth and Robert. Friendly people, delicious daily breakfast with lots of options. Sachet coffee and fresh coffee in your room with your own cafetière and plentiful biscuits. The property has a lovely homely feel about it and...
  • Mclellan
    Canada Canada
    Ruth and Robert were fabulous hosts who went above and beyond to make our visit the best it could be. Lisle Combe is a beautiful old country house with tons of Alfred Noyes memorabilia. It was incredible reading a book of Alfred Noyes poems...
  • Lisa
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Beautiful historic house set in extensive mature gardens. Comfortable ensuite room. Wonderful breakfast.
  • Michael
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Beautiful house and gardens. Lovely friendly hosts. Breakfast was superb. Quiet and tranquil. Love the history of this wonderful house.
  • Zola1234
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Our room and adjoining bathroom were charmingly furnished and capacious with great views of the grounds and on to the sea. The drawing room with its baby grand piano and family portraits was a soothing evening retreat and a great place to swop...
  • Jim
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Fabulous historic family home bringing the past into the present. Fabulous swimming cove at the bottom of the garden.
  • Lucy
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Very interesting old house and charming hosts, the breakfasts were very good and lots of choice.
  • Abigail
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Excellent breakfast, something to look forward to every morning. The room was lovely and spacious, with a large private bathroom and beautiful garden view. The property felt very private and lovely to explore the gardens, and the cove nearby. A...
  • Elizabeth
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Exclusive use of house and gardens.. relaxing and amazing hospitality xx

Host Information

9.9
Host review score
Lisle Combe is a 200 year old grade 2 listed property with unique architecture and style. It is steeped in literacy and world wide history which will be recognised by many. Connections with New Zealand, WW2, Napoleonic Wars, British Empire, America's Cup and Yachting history, even Royalty, Lisle Combe really is a special place to be. We are a family run business and welcome all visitors who wish to escape from the hustle and bustle of the 21st century. We hope that all our guests, from walkers to historians, will love the relaxed and friendly atmosphere at Lisle Combe. We have three bed and breakfast rooms, which can be used in a number of combinations from single occupancy to doubles, or twin beds with added beds for families too. All our rooms have tea and coffee making facilities, TV with DVD, hair dryer and separate wash basin. We have a range of toiletries in the private bathrooms with soft towels for our guests to use. The rooms are spacious and comfortable with additional seating for those times when you want to just sit and look out the window at the sea or garden view. There is no central heating, just open fires and log burners! Breakfast is a friendly affair with lots of local produce and choice on offer, just order the night before or that morning if you don't mind the wait! We are located in the warm sub tropical climate of St Lawrence, on the south side of the island, only a short walking distance from both the tranquil Steephill Cove and renowned Ventnor Botanic Gardens. Ventnor is a 5 minute drive away, within walking distance, with many good eating and antique stops. It has a vibrant cultural feel with the Arts Club and Fringe festival. Lisle Combe is an ideal base for exploring the Isle of Wight, with Osbourne House and Carisbrooke Castle only 30 minutes drive and fabulous beaches all around. We have local knowledge from many years on the island and depending on your interests we can point you in the direction of dinosaurs or dungeons!.
We are the third generation of the Noyes family to live at Lisle Combe. No longer a time when gardeners and housekeepers are employed, the house is run by Ruth and Robert Noyes, with a bit of help from their boys!! Robert is the grandson of the poet, Alfred Noyes. You can even see the family resemblance in some of the portraits!! Ruth moved to the Island 30 years ago for a teaching job and has never left! Together we have become guardians of Lisle Combe, looking after it for as long as we can. Enjoying the lifestyle of living in such a wonderful house and welcoming guests to our home. We like to make your stay as enjoyable as possible, so please ask if you need anything, want directions to the best coves, ideas of what to do during your stay or a table booked at a local restaurant for your evening meal. We can even recommend local walks for all ages and abilities.
Lisle Combe is located in a quiet rural area on the south side of the Isle of Wight, just minutes away from rocky coves and beaches. Great for walkers and cyclists, Lisle Combe can be a base for the many excellent bridal paths and footpaths on the island. We are minutes away from the sub tropical Ventnor Botanic Gardens, our nearest cricket ground and the beach cafes of Steephill Cove. Ventnor is a 5 minutes drive or 30 minute walk along the undulating coastal path.
Language spoken: English

Property surroundings

House rules

Lisle Combe takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 16:00 to 19:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
Until 10:30
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 13 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Extra bed upon request
£25 per child, per night
Cot upon request
Free
3 - 11 years
Extra bed upon request
£25 per child, per night
12+ years
Extra bed upon request
£45 per person, per night

Prices for cots and extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Accepted payment methods
VisaCash
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please note there is limited mobile reception in our area so do not rely on your GPS. Directions: drive or walk from Ventnor and go past the Botanic Gardens, we are about half a mile beyond, on the sea side of the road.

Please inform Lisle Combe in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

Payment before arrival via bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.