Family-friendly Isle of Wight stay

Marmalade Cottage

A spacious family cottage with sea and country views, large gardens, and everything needed for a relaxing Isle of Wight stay.

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4.95Guest rating
167Reviews
Superhost12 years hosting
Guest favouriteTop 5% of homes
Guest favourite● 4.95 rating● 167 reviews● Superhost● 12 years hosting● Top 5% of homes● Exceptional check-in
The beach near Marmalade Cottage on the Isle of Wight
12 yearsof welcoming families to the island
Welcome to the cottage

A home that families come back to

Set within large, private gated gardens, Marmalade Cottage is the adjoining wing of a 235-year-old Regency villa — calm, characterful and made for time together.

Inside there's a bright open-plan living space, two restful bedrooms and a family bathroom, all furnished with care. Big windows draw in the sea and country views, so the island feels close wherever you settle with a cup of tea.

It's wonderfully practical, too: fresh, spacious and entirely pet-free for allergy-conscious guests, with onsite parking, an EV charger and a handy ferry discount. Sandy beaches sit nearby, and Brading's pubs and little eateries are an easy hop away.

Pet-free home EV charger Onsite parking Sea & country views
Made for family time

Where children play and parents relax

The kind of place where the little ones disappear into the garden for hours — and the grown-ups finally get to put their feet up.

A garden built for adventures

Swings, monkey bars and a play boat sit on the lawns beside the owner's pony field and flower meadow — endless space for children to roam and explore.

SwingsMonkey barsPlay boatPony fieldFlower meadow

Rainy-day rescue, sorted

A generous stash of toys, books, games and DVDs means there's always something to do — whatever the island weather decides to do that afternoon.

Travelling light with little ones

Cots, a highchair and a stair gate are ready and waiting, so there's far less to pack when you're staying with babies and toddlers.

An easy, restful stay

Spacious, calm and thoughtfully kept — the sort of cottage where a family genuinely unwinds rather than just passes through.

Beaches close by

Soft, sandy beaches are only a short trip from the door — perfect for buckets, spades and long island afternoons.

The private decking terrace at Marmalade Cottage with countryside views
Relax outside

Your own terrace, with a view that does the rest

The private decking is where the cottage really comes into its own — a sunny spot for slow morning coffees, lazy lunches and unhurried evenings as the countryside softens into dusk.

Comfortable outdoor furniture, a shaded dining area and a BBQ make it effortless to spend whole days out here while the children play in the gardens below.

Private decking terrace
Outdoor seating & dining
Large private gardens
BBQ for warm evenings
Sea & country views
Peaceful, private setting
Sleeping

Room to rest, together

Bedroom One

Family room

2 single beds 2 cots
Bedroom Two

Main bedroom

1 king bed Sea & country outlook
Everything you'll need
Sea & ocean views
Shared beach access
Full kitchen
Fast WiFi
Free driveway parking
47" HDTV + Prime Video
EV charger
Free washer in unit
Exterior security cameras
Plus all the practical extras
DishwasherDouble ovenMicrowaveAir fryerIronHairdryerFamily essentialsDecking terraceOutdoor furnitureBBQHighchairStair gate
A rainbow over the Isle of Wight countryside near Marmalade Cottage
The Isle of Wight
Just beyond the gate… Sandy beaches sit close by, with the village of Brading and a handful of welcoming pubs and eateries within easy reach — a wonderful, unhurried base for exploring everything the island has to offer.
Brading Roman Villa
Steam Railway
Dinosaur Museum
Wildheart Animal Sanctuary
Bembridge Windmill
Adgestone Vineyard
A place guests remember

More than somewhere to stay

Not just somewhere to stay — a gentle island of beaches, downland and seaside towns that families talk about long after they've gone home.

Loved by families
4.95
167 reviewsGuest favourite

Families keep coming back

"You can tell Julie genuinely cares about giving her guests the best possible experience. A great place for families — really comfortable, and we felt looked after the whole way through."

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SarahFamily stay

"We stayed with our family and had a simply wonderful time. Julie was immensely approachable and extremely prompt with her communication."

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MarkFamily stay

"A great stay and an excellent location for exploring. A couple of lovely pubs within walking distance, too."

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DavidWeekend break

"A wonderful stay. Julie was very welcoming and left some lovely treats and essentials for us and our children — those little touches really made it."

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EmmaFamily stay

"An excellent place with a very helpful host. Our toddler absolutely loved it because of all the toys — we'll be back."

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JamesFamily with toddler

"A great weekend getaway. The cottage had everything we needed as a young family, and Julie was responsive and friendly throughout."

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LauraYoung family
Stayed before?

Come back to Marmalade, anytime

If you've enjoyed a stay here, the easiest way to plan a return is to book direct with Julie. No searching, no scrolling — just a friendly enquiry and a date in the diary.

Plan a return stayA simple, direct way for past guests to come straight back.
Remember the cottageKeep Marmalade easy to find for next year's holiday.
A more personal way to returnSpeak directly with Julie about dates, questions and little requests.
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Everything in one helpful guide

Check-in details, WiFi, the best local beaches and Julie's own island recommendations — all kept together in one welcoming guest guide, ready whenever you need it.

See the guest guide