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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 4

Popular amenities

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  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Water view

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Packet House - a holiday cottage that sleeps 4 guests in 2 bedrooms

Packet House is one of a collection of refurbished listed buildings in an historic area of Castletown in the south of the Isle of Man. Formerly the headquarters of the Isle of Man Steam Packet Company, the oldest continually operating passenger shipping company in the world. Castletown itself is full of history and the home of a number of Manx National Heritage sites.

Packet House has been lovingly refurbished to a very high standard, with 2 double bedrooms (plus a separate infant nursery) and a comfortable open plan lounge and dining area.

Sit and enjoy the fantastic views over the harbour and across to Castletown bay from the protruding viewing gallery, part of the large open plan living area. Next door is Ellan Vannin, which sleeps 6 so could be booked together for a larger group.

Castletown is a great base for a holiday, just 5 minutes from the airport and with a wide range of bars, restaurants and cafes close by. The historic Steam Railway runs through the town connecting it with the islands capital, Douglas and the seaside villages of Port Erin and Port St Mary.
Visit Isle of Man rating: 5 Star Gold

Safe, Clean, Legal COVID 19: Accredited

Downstairs
Bedroom 1: King size bed, bedside cabinets, chest of drawers, wardrobe
Ensuite: Shower, wash hand basin and w/c
Cloakroom: WC and hand basin

Upstairs 1st floor:
Bedroom 2: King size bed, bedside cabinets, chest of drawers, wardrobe
Ensuite: Shower, wash hand basin and w/c ​
Nursery: Small nursery room containing cot.

Upstairs 2nd floor:
Lounge/Dining area: Large corner sofa, Dining table and 4 chairs, Apple TV, coffee table, log burner.
Kitchen : Electric oven, electric hob, 2 fridges, freezer, dishwasher, microwave, kettle and toaster.
Utility room: Complete with washing machine and tumble dryer.

Parking: Parking is available close by, with additional on street parking if required.

Changeover Day: Flexible - arrival 4:00pm - departure 10:00am

Pets: Not accepted.

Power & Heating: Heating & Electricity included

Wifi: Free Wifi included

Bedding & Linen: Bed linen and towels provided.

Baby Equipment: High chair and cot available.

Shop: 0.1 ml Pub: 0.1 ml

Damage: Important! We are committed to protecting our properties which is why we now take a £35 fee from each booking as a damage waiver. This is included in the price you pay and covers you for up to £500 worth of accidental damages to the property that could occur whilst you are staying.

Property manager

Island Escapes

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: WiFi

Kitchen

  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • TV

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • Near the sea

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

Property is also known as

Vrbo Property
566296

About the area

Map
Unknown, Castletown

What's nearby

  • Castle Rushen - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Old House of Keys - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • St Mary's on the Harbour - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Port St Mary Beach - 7 min drive - 8.0 km
  • Port Erin Beach - 9 min drive - 9.4 km

Getting around

  • Douglas Ferry Station - 19 min drive
  • Isle of Man (IOM) - 3 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Station - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The Colby Glen Hotel - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Forge - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪The Whitestone - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Cafe Oasis - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Packet House - a holiday cottage that sleeps 4 guests in 2 bedrooms pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Packet House - a holiday cottage that sleeps 4 guests in 2 bedrooms?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Packet House - a holiday cottage that sleeps 4 guests in 2 bedrooms?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Packet House - a holiday cottage that sleeps 4 guests in 2 bedrooms located?

Situated by the sea, this cottage is steps away from Castle Rushen, Nautical Museum and St Mary's on the Harbour. Old House of Keys and Manx Aviation and Military Museum are also within 1 mile (2 km).

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Packet House - a holiday cottage that sleeps 4 guests in 2 bedrooms Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 58 out of 59 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 59 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 59 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 59 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 59 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

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10/10

Beautiful location. Excellent accommodation Island Escapes Staff are Brilliant Already been twice
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10/10

Location could not have been better. We loved the property an̈d found it suited our every need. Everything we needed was provided. The island was beautiful and we had the best stay.
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10/10

We had a wonderful stay at the Packet House. The home is well appointed and beautiful. The view is spectacular! The location is perfect too. We are so happy we chose Packet House and will definitely book again if we find ourselves back on the Isle of Man.
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10/10

I had a lovely stay at Packet House. Great location, clean and well looked after, I think it must have been recently renovated.
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10/10

We had a wonderful week at Packet House, the accommodation was beautifully appointed. The views over the harbour and out to sea and Langness we spectacular as were the sunsets. Accessible free parking and all the necessary amenities in Castletown too.
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10/10

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Packet House . From the 2nd floor sitting room you have wonderful views of sea and countryside and can watch the boats. The house is beautifully furnished and well equipped but if you don't want to cook there are restaurants nearby. We've booked for next year!
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10/10

We had a lovely, short staycation at Packet House. The property is very well furnished, comfortable and homely, very much ‘home from home’. The views from the bay window are beautiful. It’s ideally located in Castletown, a short walk from the shops, pubs and restaurants in town etc. There are some stunning walks in the area which is a great bonus.
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10/10

Packet House is an exciting piece of history with some lovely features. The porthole window is striking and authentic. Set over 3 floors, the box window allows for some fabulous views of the harbour and Castletown Bay. It has been tastefully decorated throughout and provides everything you could need for your stay. We had a wonderful stay and will likely return. The previous occupants had taken the parking permit home with them and the Island escapes team did everything they could to promptly provide a new one. My only recommendation is to check under the beds as it was a bit dusty.
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10/10

Another wonderful two weeks spent in Packet House. Most comfortable accommodation, with high-end appliances and furnishings. The views over the harbour are the icing on the cake! Next year’s stay here is already booked - that says it all!
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10/10

We and our friends - who had never been to the Isle of Man - absolutely loved this property. It was spotless with great bedrooms and en-suites. But the best bit is the large and sleek top floor kitchen/diner/lounge which has the most beautiful outlook to the sea, the port and the hills. All this and it is round the corner from pubs,restaurants and shops.
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10/10

We stayed here for the weekend of our wedding, along with Ellan Vannin house next door. The houses are both beautiful and finished to such a high standard- everyone loved their time there. The milk, butter and bagels upon arrival was such a nice touch! Thank you for a beautiful stay.
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10/10

As above. + well equipped and comfortable. Castletown has been improved in recent years and now has coffee bars as well as pubs and restaurants.
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10/10

High standard accommodation. Great position. Had a great week in Castletown . Highly recommended...
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10/10

Beds were very comfortable which is a vital component in any stay away from home and the location enabled a trip to the South and access to the main roads leading to places of interest. The grandchildren loved the steam trains. The view over the small harbour from the bay window in the lounge was idyllic. There was history, the sea birds and the changing skies and tides. A beautiful spot.
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10/10

Great location. Lovely spacious accommodation with fantastic views. Top bedroom duvet was winter weight. Sofa not as comfortable as it might have been.
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10/10

Packet House is an exciting piece of history with some lovely features. The porthole window is striking and authentic. Set over 3 floors, the box window allows for some fabulous views of the harbour and Castletown Bay. It has been tastefully decorated throughout and provides everything you could need for your stay. We had a wonderful stay and will likely return. The previous occupants had taken the parking permit home with them and the Island escapes team did everything they could to promptly provide a new one. My only recommendation is to check under the beds as it was a bit dusty.
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8/10

The house was nice clean and well appointed. We had a nice sea view and the unit is well located in Castletown. Everything worked well for the exception of the Nespresso machine. They came to look at it and said it worked fine.. But found water leaked out from the machine somewhere. Besides that the it was a great place to stay.
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10/10

Packet House is an exciting piece of history with some lovely features. The porthole window is striking and authentic. Set over 3 floors, the box window allows for some fabulous views of the harbour and Castletown Bay. It has been tastefully decorated throughout and provides everything you could need for your stay. We had a wonderful stay and will likely return. The previous occupants had taken the parking permit home with them and the Island escapes team did everything they could to promptly provide a new one. My only recommendation is to check under the beds as it was a bit dusty.
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10/10

Packet House is an exciting piece of history with some lovely features. The porthole window is striking and authentic. Set over 3 floors, the box window allows for some fabulous views of the harbour and Castletown Bay. It has been tastefully decorated throughout and provides everything you could need for your stay. We had a wonderful stay and will likely return. The previous occupants had taken the parking permit home with them and the Island escapes team did everything they could to promptly provide a new one. My only recommendation is to check under the beds as it was a bit dusty.
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10/10

First holiday on the IOM. We thought best location not only in Castletown but on the whole island. In the historical centre of Castletown with excellent public transport to see the whole island. Packet House itself is wonderful- refurbished to a very high standard with a second floor living room overlooking the harbour. Island Escapes were very helpful in arranging a slightly later checkout after a flight cancellation. Only slight niggle was lack of hanging racks for towels and wet outdoor clothing, but this didn’t detract from a very enjoyable stay.
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10/10

Amazing views, right next to everything, whilst still being quiet in the evenings. The place has everything you need and everything you don't need, just to delight and please you. It's on 3 floors and whilst the quilts were not to my personal tog rating or the sofa not to my own comfort level, everything else made it the best house I've stayed in on the island (so far - we're regular visitors). Morning coffee, a visit to a castle, a stroll around the town and a swinging seat on the seafront to eat our ice cream, all within a few steps. The house has a lovely history and is spotlessly clean and modern inside. Thank you Island Escapes, yet again, for a fantastic stay.
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10/10

This was our second stay in Packet House and it is without doubt our favourite ‘staycation’ house’. Everything in the house is finished to a very high standard, very comfortable beds with beautiful high quality bed linen, well equipped shower rooms with underfloor heating. The top floor is the icing on the cake, the views are just spectacular from dining area in the large bay window, looking across to Langness and out to sea one way and up the harbour towards the hills the other way. We made good use of the cosy log burner on the nights we were in, also the extremely well equipped kitchen which has everything you could need. Very convenient for all the pubs and restaurants both in Castletown and, a short bus ride away, Port St Mary and Port Erin. Fabulous walks from the front door. Highly recommended.
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10/10

We absolutely love this place and like to re-charge our batteries here a few times a year. The views are amazing, it’s very roomy and close to all amenities. Looking forward to our next stay
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10/10

Beautifully furnished house in a great location. Waking up to the sun rising over the harbour is priceless. Parking nearby and easy road access to the whole island. Short walk to the train as well. Good food in the town.

10/10

This property is excellent for two couples being able to have our own bathrooms. You would need to be fit as the living part in this accommodation is on the third floor, an advantage to see the harbour and the wonderful view. The only downfall is the sofa is quite low and very uncomfortable and the WiFi faded out, no good to watch catch up TV.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022