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Thie-Ma-Chree - a holiday cottage that sleeps 2 guests in 1 bedroom

Step into your seaside escape with scenic tram rides and stunning coastal views at your doorstep. Find comfort in this charming retreat’s rustic charm.

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1 bedroom, free internet, bed sheets
1 bedroom, free internet, bed sheets
Point of interest
Fridge, microwave, freezer, dining tables

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

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1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2

Popular amenities

  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Pet friendly
  • Outdoor Space
  • Kitchen
  • Free WiFi

About this property

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

Thie-Ma-Chree - a holiday cottage that sleeps 2 guests in 1 bedroom

Thie-Ma-Chree is a delightful single storey self catering holiday cottage with a lovely elevated view out to sea over Laxey bay, Isle of Man. Situated right next to the 125 year old Manx Electric Railway, the tram stops just outside at the magically named Fairy Cottage halt. Jump on this and enjoy a scenic journey to Douglas or Ramsey, or even up to the Isle of Man's highest point - Snaefell mountain!

The cottage is accessed by a single step into the conservatory and two steps into the main living area. The kitchen and bathroom are off the living area. The bathroom has a corner bath with hand held shower facilities.

With a rustic homely interior the holiday cottage offers a perfect base for a single traveller or a couple providing one comfortable double room. Well behaved pets are allowed (not in the bedroom).

With excellent tram and bus links from immediately outside, this Isle of Man holiday cottage is ideal for travellers without their own transport. But if you have a car a private driveway can be found to the side of the cottage.

Visit Isle of Man rating: 3 Star

​Safe, Clean, Legal COVID 19: Accredited

Lounge: Sofa & chair, TV, Dining room table and 2 chairs.

Kitchen: Electric hob, electric oven, washing machine, fridge/freezer, microwave.

Bedroom 1: Double bed (4'6"), bedside tables, dressing table, built in storage cupboards.

Bathroom: Shower over bath, WC and wash hand basin

Parking: Private car parking is provided on hard standing to the side of the cottage.

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

Power and Heating: Electricity included in rent.

Free Wifi: included

Bedding and Linen: Bed linen & towels provided, not including beach towels.

Baby Equipment: Cot and high chair available on request at an additional cost.

Pets: Two well behaved dogs, not allowed in bedroom.

Shop: 0.75 ml Pub: 0.5 ml Bus stop: 0.1 ml

Accessibility: There are two small steps into the property.

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

Beach

  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking includes off-street options
  • Onsite parking

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Microwave
  • Freezer

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 1 bedroom
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 1 bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Patio

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

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)

General

  • Property does not allow children

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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 allowed

Children and extra beds

This property does not allow children

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
561722

About the neighborhood

Map
Isle of Man

What's nearby

  • Laxey Beach - 9 min walk
  • Laxey Wheel - 3 min drive
  • Douglas Beach - 9 min drive
  • Palace Casino - 10 min drive
  • Gaiety Theatre - 12 min drive

Getting around

  • Douglas Ferry Station - 20 min drive
  • Isle of Man (IOM) - 31 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Jaks Bar & Steakhouse - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪The Woodbourne - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Terrace Chippy & Diner - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Sam Webbs - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪The Queens - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Thie-Ma-Chree - a holiday cottage that sleeps 2 guests in 1 bedroom pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Thie-Ma-Chree - a holiday cottage that sleeps 2 guests in 1 bedroom?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Thie-Ma-Chree - a holiday cottage that sleeps 2 guests in 1 bedroom?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Thie-Ma-Chree - a holiday cottage that sleeps 2 guests in 1 bedroom located?

Situated in Laxey, this cottage is 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Laxey Beach and 1.6 mi (2.6 km) from Laxey Wheel. Port Jack Glen and Onchan Pleasure Park are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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Thie-Ma-Chree - a holiday cottage that sleeps 2 guests in 1 bedroom Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 10 out of 32 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 18 out of 32 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 32 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 32 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 32 reviews

5.0/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

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8/10 Good

Lovely
Lovely little cottage within walking distance of the Laxey beach and Old Laxey as well as the tram station.
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10/10 Excellent

Ideal Manx location for island discovery!
Excellent location for exploring the island by public transport. Although a small kitchen adequate for preparing breakfasts, snacks, etc.
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10/10 Excellent

Train enthusiasts dream
Perfect cottage for travelling around the island. We had a go explore ticket and left the car all week. Tram stop “Fairy Cottage” at the back and a bus stop at the front. Car parking at the side, lovely and quiet and a lovely comfy bed. Could do with a bit of tlc but had everything needed for a lovely holiday.
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8/10 Good

Debbie R.

Sunny march stay
We had a lovely time. Very convenient location for Laxey and we left the car at home all week as it was so easy to use the tram!
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10/10 Excellent

My fantastic holiday
It is in a very good space for the see only 5 minutes away very good condition everything you could possibly need even down to the washing machine they have everything will be back next year for the 3rd year in a row
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10/10 Excellent

A return visit
This is the second time we have stayed at Thie-Ma-Chree and we are already planning our next stay. The place is very well equipped and perfectly situated just outside Laxey. You can walk to the beach and local restaurants and shops, although the walk home is pretty steep!
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10/10 Excellent

Barbie H., Liverpool, UK

Comfortable and convenient.
We had a lovely stay at Thie-Ma-Chree. Beautiful views and comfortable and convenient cottage. Do think position of shower needs to be changed though.
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10/10 Excellent

Holiday
Stayed in the bungalow thie ma chree it was brilliant could see the see from every window it has everything you want washing machine inning bored and ion lovely and clean plenty of room didn’t want to come home if I could have I would have lived there for the rest of my life we went on the end of October and the weather was still warm it’s dog friendly we will definitely be back fantastic
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8/10 Good

It was ok
Location was good, easy to get everywhere, I feel the property needs a little updating, especially the shower and also needs an extractor fan in the bathroom to help get the dampness out. The property is equipped well enough it just feels a bit tired and dated.
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8/10 Good

Rod F.

Excellent location
Just enjoyed our first visit to the Isle of Man. It will not be our last. The cottage is in an exceptional location on the edge of Laxey especially if you decide to purchase a go explore pass and use it on all rail and bus travel around the island. The tram stop is directly outside the back of the cottage and bus stop outside the front. The sunrise over the sea is beautiful to watch. The sun shines in whilst having breakfast in the conservatory. It’s a warm, cosy and welcoming property but it does look tired and could do with a bit of TLC, but some might argue it has character, it’s certainly charming.
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8/10 Good

A weeks stay for The Manx GP
The location was ok for visiting the island by car but not much ells in walking distance. Huge living room and we'll equipped kitchen. Bedroom is a little tricky to get around and the bed is quite small but comfortable. The wifi is a bit hit and miss but more miss than hit. The shower was pretty poor. there is a strong smell of fumes in the conservatory.(possibly heating oil?) Complaints aside it was overall very clean and comfortable and I would use it again.
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8/10 Good

Charming stay ,good people to deal with.
Good bits Great view and interesting location . Just right for two people. Fridge stocked with milk ,bread and cheese for your arrival ( was a nice touch.) 15 mins drive to the ferry. Trams do not run past until 9.30am so o.k. Period features. Less good bits ( no bad) Bed could be better (standard double super soft mattress could be king size) Good ten minute walk to the the nearest shops and pub. 20 minute to come back as the hill the cottage is on is very very steep. The location is not for less able bodied . ( In all fairness like most of the I.O.M )
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8/10 Good

Disappointed
A lovely little cottage, with a fantastic view, however, the radiators in the kitchen and bathroom don't get hot, leaving both rooms freezing cold. It took 3 days for the bathroom to dry out after having a shower. Also the radiator in the bedroom needs bleeding. Had a struggle shutting the conservatory door. It could be a lovely little cottage with a bit of money spent on it. Over expensive for what it is, I won't be staying here again.
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10/10 Excellent

Nice small cosy home for a couple and two pets, great seaviews not to far from nearest town.
Location was great with tram and bus connections right outside our door less than 1mins walk away. Laxey seaside area about 20mins walk downhill about 45mins uphill extremely steep unless yer fit. Plenty of walks in the area for dog lovers like us. And Laxey has many train / tram connections plus 15 to 20mins from Douglas by car. Downside there was a low wall at back of house not ideal for dogs be nice if owner has a glass panelled barrier there as a suggestion. We blocked it off. Plus because of Tram station at rear of house twice cars parked blocking the driveway to house. Although a traffic cone is provided , it was handier for us to reverse into driveway as door were in boot of SUV. But you needed the pull in area before you made that manouver as sometimes traffic was heavy. Other than that we had a great holiday and would recommend it to anyone wishing to go to the Isle of Man with their pets.
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6/10 Okay

Worst location ever stayed in.
None of curtains met to close .found a slug in kitchen on 1st day and it had even left a trailup side of bath. The conservatory smells of heating oil could not use conservatory whole two weeks.am not happy after paying for what looks wonderful in brochures and photos that we received.
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6/10 Okay

Squalid
This property is in an excellent position - right next to the tram stop, beautiful views of the sea, short walks to the beach or village but... it's completely let down by the dreadful state of repair it's in. Mismatched, dated furnishings, some of which are torn and dirty, doors that don't close, leaking sink and bath plugs, crumbling plaster, broken tiles on the conservatory floor, ineffectual shower, pervading smell of mould and damp... It has all the charm and squalor of an 80's student bedsit! Obviously, someone has died and left this property to a relative who has, ten minutes after the funereal, put it in the hands of an agent as a holiday let, without doing anything to it whatsoever! I'd be embarrassed to let this property in the state it's in but, then again, for every dissatisfied customer that won't be returning, there'll always be another unsuspecting one to replace them. The bedding and towels were clean and there was milk, butter and bread provided. Nice touches, but the money would be better spent on small repairs and some decent fixtures and fittings.
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8/10 Good

Cottage with super views, well located for transport but property needs updating
Cottage has all the equipment you need and so handy for trams and buses. Only downside for us was the steep walk to the beach with our dog (partner has health issues) therefore we probably wouldn’t return due to this. However on the flip side we did enjoy breakfast every morning with stunning views over the bay and beautiful moonlight evenings. The cottage is homely but could do with some modernization.
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8/10 Good

Fantastic views and location
This cottage is ideally located next to the tramlines with a fantastic seaview. The kitchen is well equipped and the welcome items such as bread and milk etc were a lovely touch. Unfortunately the cottage is let down by dated, tatty furniture and a strong smell of damp in the bedroom. The cottage would benefit from a change in furniture and the installation of a better and safer shower. Otherwise a fantastic stay.
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8/10 Good

Joanne N.

A homely cottage with sea views
A homely cottage with great sea views, off road private parking and in walking distance to Laxey and the old town. Cottage was comfortable enough for 2 adults although some improvements internally would have improved our stay. Fast response when the WiFi went down and problem resolved by Island Escapes within a couple of hours.
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8/10 Good

Andy C Skoda man I O M
Very nice, Comfortable little cottage. Although furnishings need to be brought up to date.Comfy bed and all amenities are adicuat.This property would really benefit from a full referbishment,This property is old and has a slite damp smell but not overpowering. The Sea views are to die for at sunrise,Tram Stop 45 sec from front door,Bus 2mins.Douglas port 15 min drive. What a lovely place to stay.Would definitely recommend that you give this little cottage a try.You won't be disappointed. We will stay again.
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8/10 Good

Mark J.

Great little cottage.
Great seas views. Comfortable cottage. Only issue was very poor shower set up and very low wall which meant we couldn’t let the dog in the small garden. Tram and bus stops nearby. Clean and welcoming on arrival. Enjoyed staying and would visit again.
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8/10 Good

Lorna P.

Stunning view
Beautiful rustic property with an amazing view. Had everything we required. Perfect location for public transport.
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6/10 Okay

Great location but tired cottage
Excellent location in Laxey with great views across the bay. Unfortunately, the cottage itself is rather poor quality with many aspects clearly done on the cheap side. Including the conservatory that was cold in August!!!!!! This is a shame given the location, views and good communications from Island Escapes.
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8/10 Good

Nice stay overall
We had an excellent stay in the I.O.M Thie-Ma- Chree cottage was an excellent base for touring the island, the only downside was the rather steep walk into Laxey and back. Due to Covid or lack of staff most of the eating establishments were not open or operating reduced hours making it hard to get a meal when we first arrived. If we were to go again we would definitely use Island Escapes and Steam packet company, they have both been fantastic with allowing us to make a number of changes to the booking (again due to covid) Overall an excellent holiday. Thank you.
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8/10 Good

Jennie H.

Views, views, views
This property is all about the views! Absolutely lovely. Well equipped & clean, only downside was no outdoor chairs to enjoy the great weather & amazing views.