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Ellan Vannin - sleeps 5 guests in 3 bedrooms

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3 bedrooms, free internet, bed sheets

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Washer
  • Outdoor Space
  • Kitchen
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi
  • 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.

Ellan Vannin - sleeps 5 guests in 3 bedrooms

Ellan Vannin is one of a collection of refurbished listed buildings in an historic area of Castletown in the south of the Isle of Man. Adjoining the Bailey Scott designed former Police station and right next to Castle Rushen, a medieval castle once the home to the Kings and Lords of Mann the area is steeped in history. Overlooking the harbour and waterfront, cross over the footbridge in front of the property and you'll find the Nautical museum. Uncover the story of the inventive George Quayle and his most significant surviving creation Peggy, the earliest known example of a British armed yacht.

Ellan Vannin has been lovingly refurbished to a very high standard, with 3 bedrooms and a comfortable open plan lounge and dining area providing a great space for socialising and entertaining. A rooftop terrace (with outdoor heater) overlooking the harbour and castle provides a welcome spot to enjoy a drink or two whilst watching the world go by. Next door is Packet House, which sleeps 4 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.
Safe, Clean, Legal COVID 19: Accredited

Visit Isle of Man rating: 5 Star Gold

Ground Floor

Bedroom 1: King size bed, bedside cabinets, chest of drawers, wardrobe
Bedroom 2: Two single beds, bedside cabinets, chest of drawers, wardrobe
Shower room: With walk in shower, toilet and wash hand basin.

First Floor

Lounge/Dining area: Two sofas, Dining table and 5 chairs, Apple TV, coffee table, log burner.
Kitchen : Electric oven, electric hob, fridge, freezer, dishwasher, microwave, kettle and toaster.
Utility room: Complete with washing machine and tumble dryer.

Second Floor

Bedroom 3: Super king size bed, bedside cabinets, chest of drawers, wardrobe​
En-Suite: With walk in shower, toilet and wash hand basin.
Roof terrace: With outdoor seating and heater

General

Parking: An allocated parking spot is provided 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 on request - extra charge applies.
Shop: 0.1 ml Pub: 0.1 ml Bus Stop: 0.1 ml
Accessibility: Please note Ellan Vannin has two flights of stairs.

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

Property amenities

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Street parking available

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Freezer
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Rooftop terrace
  • Terrace

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

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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Exterior

A large home in the centre of Castletown sleeping 6

  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Outdoor Space
  • Parking available
A large home in the centre of Castletown sleeping 6

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

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

You need to know

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
Onsite 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
Ellan Vannin Sleeps 5 Guests in 3 Bedrooms
Ellan Vannin - sleeps 5 guests in 3 bedrooms Cottage
Ellan Vannin - sleeps 5 guests in 3 bedrooms Castletown
Ellan Vannin - sleeps 5 guests in 3 bedrooms Cottage Castletown
566297

About the neighborhood

Map
Castletown, Castletown

What's nearby

  • Castle Rushen - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • St Mary's on the Harbour - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Old House of Keys - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Port Erin Beach - 11 min drive - 8.1 km
  • Douglas Beach - 20 min drive - 16.3 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

What time is check-in at Ellan Vannin - sleeps 5 guests in 3 bedrooms?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Ellan Vannin - sleeps 5 guests in 3 bedrooms?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Ellan Vannin - sleeps 5 guests in 3 bedrooms located?

Situated by the sea, this cottage is steps 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 mi (2 km).

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Ellan Vannin - sleeps 5 guests in 3 bedrooms Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 52 out of 55 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 55 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 55 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 55 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 55 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

HEIDI C.

Perfect spot
Very clean, great location, very comfortable. Loved it and highly recommend! We immediately felt at home.
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10/10 Excellent

Rainer L.

Ellan Vannin
We very much enjoyed our stay in this location and had a wonderful time. The house is absolutely beautiful and perfectly furnished. It was very clean when we arrived and the equipment is very good. We highly recommend it and are looking forward to coming back. Perfect location!!
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10/10 Excellent

In a beautiful location by the quay
Had a comfortable stay at Ella’s Vannin, lovely location. Very clean and comfortable accommodation. Only downside was unfortunately the wifi was not available.
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10/10 Excellent

Weekend Break
Long weekend break, house was fantastic, clean, modern and finished to a very good standard. Local to the centre of Castletown and amenities. Highly recommend staying here.
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10/10 Excellent

Ellen Vannin
First class property right in the middle of Castletown, near shops, restaurants and pubs. Wonderful view of harbour and the sea. Packet house next door is great as well but only two bedrooms.
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10/10 Excellent

Great picturesque location, wonderful stay
Great location close to town, shops, and buses. All of the amenities are available in this location, perfect for our stay. Thanks to the team at Island Escapes.

10/10 Excellent

Karen L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Outstanding
This house is brand new on the inside. It's top notch, every detail is beautiful! We really enjoyed our visit.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
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10/10 Excellent

lynda r.

A lovely stay in Castletown
Ellan Vannin is a wonderful property, comfortable, spotless and well appointed. Our only suggestion would be that there could be more coathangers. There were only two in each cupboard. (We brought in some more)
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10/10 Excellent

Convenient and comfortable
Great support with booking ang arranging visit. The house was perfect - very high spec, bright, light and comfortable. A five minute walk from family we were visiting. It was a great base from which to visit our childhood home. The Island Escape team were very responsive and helpful.
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10/10 Excellent

Jenny M.

Amazing accommodation!!
That top bedroom is out of this world, and being sat with a glass of wine on the balcony was bliss!! Thank you so much for a lovely weekend.
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10/10 Excellent

Weekend trip
Stayed in Ellen Vannin for a winter weekend trip with family of five. The accommodation is very tastefully decorated and very well equipped. It is located right by the harbour with fantastic views and within easy walking distance of facilities in Castletown. Parking was straightforward and the accommodation is an easy short drive from the airport.
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10/10 Excellent

Great service, thank you
The team at Island Escape have been wonderful. Thank you for making our stay comfortable and always being flexible. As far as this location, simply beautiful.
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10/10 Excellent

Great house and location
Another excellent property from Island Escapes. Beautifully renovated and fitted out and with a roof terrace to enjoy in good days, and a wood burner for the other days, this is a delightful spot to watch the tides, boats and birds on the harbour. The property is in the heart of Castletown which has everything you might need within walking distance. Highly recommended.
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10/10 Excellent

Michelle T.

Visit for a wedding.
Myself and some family members stayed here for 5 nights for my daughters wedding. The house is stunning. Spotlessly clean and lovely comfy beds. Lots of room for everyone. The location right on the harbour front is perfect. Castletown is a lovely small town with easy access to other parts of the island. The steam train even stops there. My daughter got married in the castle just 2 minutes away, so absolutely perfect for my family.

10/10 Excellent

mike d.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay in IOM - great value
Excellent property, and office just around the corner for instant help with things. If I were the owner I would sort out the TV (ie get a new and better one - see Consumer association best buys!) as viewing normal TV is fiddly and clunky and not up to the standard of the rest of the property.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andrew O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Andrew Olsen
Stay was great but there were no electrical outlets in any bath making it a little difficult for ladies to get ready in the mornings. Also could have used a couple coat hooks in entry to hand coats when we entered. Great location and very nice villa
Stayed 11 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kyle M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family Reunion / Isle of Man
This property was stunning! My husband and I and his 2 sisters were on the Isle of Man to see our daughter perform with her school orchestra. The home was perfect for us. Having 2 separate bedrooms and a bathroom on the first floor and a primary suite with bath on the 3rd floor gave us all the privacy we needed. The house is immaculately clean, and beautifully appointed, tastefully decorated. The host was very responsive and easy to communicate with when we had trouble with the door code on arrival. Within minutes the problem was solved. The host left us fresh bread, butter and local jam, as well as tea, coffee and espresso. This is a 5 start property!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Fabulous
What a gorgeous place. A very high end finish. Obviously the highlight being the balcony but every room is thoughtfully furnished to a high spec and spotlessly clean. The beds were very comfortable after busy days sightseeing and a few provisions left in the kitchen for our arrival were very welcome. Wish we’d had longer to appreciate all the facilities. Easy booking and entry to the property. The car sat nav took us the wrong way with the post code for 15mins though google maps on my phone sorted us out. A great stay
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10/10 Excellent

Linda H.

Very impressed, excellent all round.
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay in Ellan Vannin, great location and a lovely house. Booking it with Island Escapes was very easy and they were friendly and helpful throughout. They were close by in Castletown and we had to call in on the first day as we couldn’t find a hairdryer, and as it had EVERYTHING else we thought it odd. Unfortunately someone from previous visits had taken all of them ! This was very quickly rectified by the helpful staff who went out and bought a new one, and put it in the house for us. I think a previous review mentioned that a coat stand would be a great addition in the hall, we agree that it would. We loved the house and would have no hesitation in booking it again. And if we chose a different location we would certainly book with Island Escapes.
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10/10 Excellent

Great stay, beautiful property
We had a brilliant stay at Ellan Vannin. Property was immaculately clean and beds extremely comfortable. I was very impressed with Island Escapes and how easy it was to book the holiday. They also helped with booking the ferry which was much appreciated. Property is ideally located opposite the castle and a great pub and with view of the harbour and sea. There a few things which would perhaps have made the stay even better. An inside lock on front door would have been appreciated. Coat stand or hooks in hallway so we had somewhere to hang our wet coats. Pint glasses in the kitchen as we are beer drinkers. It was also quite difficult to locate the carpark so maybe a map would have been helpful. All in all a brilliant stay and I'm sure we will come back to the Isle of Man.

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan W., Middlesbrough

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful family stay in Castletown
Thanks for a great stay. We would really like to come back to the same property in the future because the layout, decor and position is great. Unfortunately, the internet broke early on. We also there was no television unless you had both internet and signed in with your own accounts. This was not an issue early on but was when the rest of our family left. For a property of this level the supply of drinking glasses (not wine) was a little short. However, the situation and preparation and support from Island Hideaways was excellent. High chair quickly supplied when requested late by us. Really clean and lovely “White company stuff” in bathrooms and beds very comfy. On warm days/evenings the terrace is awesome.
Stayed 10 nights in Jun 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Amazing Property in an Amazing location
This was our first vist to the IOM and wont be our last. We arrived on friday for a short 3 day break in mid october, arriving late to the property on thuraday night we where glad to find the entry was guarded by a key pad and not a traditional key, this made everything hassle free and we didnt need to contact anyone to arrange key transfer. We entered the property to find a modern furnished appartment with all modern applicances. (Dishwasher, washing machine, smart TV) The next few days where spend visiting the isle and doing lota it had to offer. A lost of the attractions where either cloaing or closed due to it being the end of the season. The isle is wonderfull and the temprature was still mild in mid october. All in all a wonderfull time was had. This was mad all the better by this wonderfull property
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10/10 Excellent

HEIDI C.

Perfect spot
Very clean, great location, very comfortable. Loved it and highly recommend! We immediately felt at home.
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10/10 Excellent

HEIDI C.

Perfect spot
Very clean, great location, very comfortable. Loved it and highly recommend! We immediately felt at home.
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10/10 Excellent

Lovely place to stay
Great accommodation for 6 of us. Beautiful location and fantastic roof terrace. Master bedroom particularly lovely