Ponders End

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Ponders End

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Scored 8.6
Rated fabulous

Staff

9.3

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About this property

Comfortable Accommodations: Ponders End in Ponders End offers adults-only bed and breakfast accommodations with private check-in and check-out services. Each room features a kitchenette, private bathroom, and garden views. Relaxing Facilities: Guests can enjoy spa facilities, a sun terrace, and a garden. Free WiFi is available throughout the property, ensuring connectivity. Delicious Breakfast: A full English or Irish breakfast is served daily, highly praised by guests for its quality and variety. Convenient Location: Located 53 km from Bournemouth Airport, Ponders End is near attractions such as Osborne House (8 km) and Carisbrooke Castle (3.3 km). Boating and fishing are popular activities in the surrounding area.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.1 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular facilities

  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms

Property highlights

    • Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.9)

    • Breakfast info

    • Full English/Irish

    • Free private parking available on-site

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 extra-large double bed
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1 single bed
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1 extra-large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
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2 single beds
1 extra-large double bed
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2 single beds
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Peter
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Great people to stay with, great breakfast, plenty of tea, coffee, orange juice in your room. Decent shower etc.”
  • Lillian
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Spacious, clean room. Comprehensive breakfast. Lovely hosts”
  • Jodey
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “The beds were super comfy, the room was light and airy and I like the choice of interiors and soft furnishings. A decent shower too!”
  • Jerry
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “The hosts were very friendly, they made it feel like I was staying with friends.”
  • Margaretta
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Ample off road parking; A warm welcome; Spacious en-suite bedroom with t/c facilities, large tv, fridge with milk, water and orange juice provided; Lovely breakfast; Easy 10ish min walk into Newport centre.”
  • Lukáš
    Czech Republic Czech Republic
    “David and Agnes were lovely hosts. Everything was clean. We slept well. Full English breakfasts were excellent. The room wasn't very big, but we could fit in it. The toilet is across the hall.”
  • Viv
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Very comfortable bed and room, including small fridge and milk provided! Breakfast on our 2nd morning (Monday) was very good.”
  • Nicholas
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “The host Agnes was amazing warm friendly and couldn't do more for you, very accommodating in every way and passionate about her business. Loved the fact that parking was safe and had plenty of space. Breakfast is great, there's kettles and tea...”
  • Georgie
    New Zealand New Zealand
    “Agnes was the perfect host and a lovely woman. Everything was fabulous and we could not have asked for more. Highly recommend and would definitely stay again.”
  • Dorian
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Our hosts were very accommodating. The room was clean and tidy, comfortable bed and fresh clean towels. Breakfast was excellent too.”

Managed by David & Agnes

Company review score: 9.3Based on 171 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company information

About Host: David and Agnes are spouses. Both with various professional background. We enjoy hospitality and have won a Traveller review Award each year since we opened. (See award on our photos). We are quite clean loving family; and enjoy helping our guests and making their stay with us feel special . We have leaflets for places and things to see in the Island. We treat each guest as an individual, seek information on their like and try our best to provide as far as possible to make them as comfortable as possible. A home from home where guests meet as strangers and leave as friends. We supply full house keeping service (like hotels service). Daily room cleaning except on Sundays. Free towels change is provided as required by guest but only for hire of 3 nights plus. Linen changed as required (please let us know if require bed linen charge. We have 25% off Red-Funnel ferry discount codes when you come over to the island for 2 nights or more & this is on first come basis. We have a large shed/garage where bikes can be safely locked away at night. (Please note this is not available at present as under refurbishment)

Property information

About property : Ponders End is an Adults only Bed and Breakfast; and has 4 bedrooms available. But from 21/09/ 2021 only 3 rooms will be available. Free Parking on premises/roadside, on a first comes basis. Big Garden, gazebo & Canopy. Room BR1 and BR2 are full ensuite, upstairs at first floor 14 steps (stairs). Has Chelsea Hotel contract super king size beds that can be used as two separate singles . Room BR1 has facilities for up to 3 single beds. Room BR4 is downstairs; and is a (Standard twin room with a garden view); and is a Shower only Ensuite ; and it has own private toilet and basin 4 meters along the corridor. Current bed setting is a double bed only. All bedrooms have view of garden/nature. The property was built in 1963 and has been our family home. Renovated & furnished to a high modern standard in 2020, while keeping some historical features such as wood, fireplace, Aga etc. Situated near designated natural features, such as Shide Chalk Pit, Squirrel-Trail, etc. Less than 30minutes on foot from Newport town centre and the local golf course, close to the cycle path route on the old railway track and the Medina River. Perfectly located for easy access to all areas of the Island by car, bus, bike or foot and 2 minutes’ walk to bus stop. 6 minutes’ drive to Carisbrooke Castle, St Mary's Hospital, and 13 minutes to Osborne House. Newport has several pubs and a variety of restaurants. Dining room/Lounge has a (mini-Kitchenet)- Microwave provided for heating ready meals only. Extra Curtley, Water and tea making facilities. . Breakfast is free ( STARTS 07:30 - 08:30hrs ( Monday - Saturday) 07:30am - 8:00 (Sunday). Please see housekeeping service & breakfast (details). Each of our rooms have tea/coffee making facilities and a fridge, Tassimo,TV. Due to property provide cooked Breakfast, for Food Healthy and Safety no access to the Kitchen. Please ask if need extra plates, cutlery, or extra water etc. No cooking facilities provided.

Neighbourhood information

About Neighbourhood: The area is normally quiet, and the neighbours are friendly. Situated near the road but we have double grazed windows. Sometimes traffic on the Road could be heard if room windows are open, but we have compensated for this by providing each room with a silent Fan. We are nearby scientific interest area, designated natural features, such as Shide Chalk Pit, Squirrel-Trail, St Georges down etc, Less than 30minutes on foot from Newport town-centre and the local golf-course, close to the cycle path route on the old railway track and the Medina River. Perfectly located for easy access to all areas of the Island by car, bus, bike, or foot. Bus stop is 2 minutes’ walk from our property . 6-minutes’ drive to Carisbrooke Castle or St Mary's Hospital and 13 minutes to Osborne House. Newport has several pubs, variety of restaurants as well as some cool cafes if you want to eat out. Several supermarkets, and we are remarkably close to Asda (7 minute by foot & 2 minutes’ drive) Close by Indian restaurant (just opposite the road) and this is very much loved by our guests and at times the restaurant has provided discount to our guest .

Language spoken

English

Property surroundings

House rules

Ponders End takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 16:00 to 20:00
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 08:00 to 10:00
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.
Curfew
Entry to the property will be closed between the hours of 23:30 and 03:00
Refundable damage deposit
A damage deposit of £50 is required on arrival. This will be collected as a cash payment. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full in cash, subject to an inspection of the property.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children are not allowed.

Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Payments by Booking.com
Booking.com takes your payment on behalf of the property for this stay, but make sure you have cash for any extras once you get there.
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests must be quiet between 23:00 and 06:00.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform Ponders End 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.

Quiet hours are between 23:00:00 and 06:00:00.

In accordance with government guidelines to minimise transmission of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property currently isn't accepting guests from certain countries, during dates where such guidelines exist.

In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Food & beverage services at this property may be limited or unavailable due to Coronavirus (COVID-19).

In accordance with government guidelines to minimise transmission of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property can only accept bookings from essential workers/permitted travellers, during dates where such guidelines exist. Reasonable evidence must be provided on arrival. If it isn't provided, your booking will be cancelled on arrival.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to help protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property has reduced reception and service operating hours.

In accordance with government guidelines to minimise transmission of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property may request additional documentation from guests to validate identity, travel itinerary and other relevant information, during dates where such guidelines exist.

Spa and gym facilities at this property are unavailable due to Coronavirus (COVID-19).

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property adheres to strict physical distancing measures.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), please ensure that you are only booking this property following the local government guidelines of the destination, including but not limited to the purpose of travel, and maximum allowed group size.

It is not possible to stay at this property for Coronavirus (COVID-19) quarantine purposes.

A damage deposit of £50 is required on arrival. This will be collected as a cash payment. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full in cash, subject to an inspection of the property.

Legal information

This property is managed by a private host. EU consumer law relating to professional hosts might not apply.

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