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Set in the beautiful rural location of Maughold, Elgin Retreat offers plenty to enjoy and is a matte

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Interior
Miscellaneous
Outdoor dining
Fridge, microwave, toaster, freezer
1 bedroom, free internet, bed sheets

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Dryer

About this property

Entire place

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

Set in the beautiful rural location of Maughold, Elgin Retreat offers plenty to enjoy and is a matte

Perfect for a couple's getaway, Elgin Retreat offers single level guest accommodation located in the heart of Maughold on the north east side of the Island, just 5 minutes outside Ramsey, where a variety of shops, pubs and restaurants can be found.

Local to Elgin Retreat, you can explore the country lanes and two beautiful beaches on foot, the perfect way to take in this part of the island. There is also The Venture Centre just up the road, an outdoor activity centre offering many activities including kayaking, archery and coasteering. If you prefer to stick around there's still plenty to do - guests can enjoy use of an outdoor firepit, BBQ area, small bar area, sun terrace and the outdoor sauna.

A couple of minutes walk away is a stop on the Manx Electric Railway which you can take into the town of Ramsey, or head down the coast to Laxey and Douglas. You can also hop aboard the Snaefell Mountain Railway from Laxey and experience the Isle of Man from its tallest peak!

Elgin Retreat consists of one bedroom which can be made up as a super king or two singles, as well as a large lounge with a sofa bed, giving you full flexibility to enjoy your stay. There's also a bathroom and a kitchenette which also has a fridge, freezer, microwave, washing machine, kettle and toaster. There is no oven or hob provided.

Plenty of off-road parking, private patio, woodland garden, use of two other patio areas and a large lawn for you to explore and enjoy.

Visit Isle of Man rating: 4 Star Gold

Holiday Let Features:

Kitchenette: Fridge, freezer, microwave, washing machine, kettle and toaster. Important - there is no oven or hob provided.

Bedroom: Super king sized bed or two singles, chest of drawers, bedside tables, dressing table, wardrobe.

En-suite: Walk-in shower, wash hand basin, WC

Lounge: Log burner, sofa bed, two recliners, dining table with four chairs, TV

Outdoor sauna: Available at an additional cost

Parking: Plenty of off-road private parking available.

Changeover Day: Flexible - arrival 3:00pm - departure 10:00am

Pets: Pets not accepted

Power & Heating: Heating & Electricity included

Wifi: Free Wifi included

Bedding & Linen: Bed linen and towels provided, please bring your own beach towels.

Shop: 2 ml Pub: 2 ml

Property manager

Island Escapes

Languages

English

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub
  • Sauna

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Self parking on site (surcharge)
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options
  • Onsite parking

Kitchenette

  • Refrigerator
  • Microwave
  • Freezer
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 1 bedroom
  • Bed sheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathrooms

  • 1 bathroom
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Terrace
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Firepit

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

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 3:00 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

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

587533

About the neighborhood

Map
Maughold, Isle of Man

What's nearby

  • The Venture Centre - 3 min drive - 3.0 km
  • Milntown House - 6 min drive - 5.2 km
  • Laxey Wheel - 13 min drive - 13.0 km
  • Laxey Beach - 21 min drive - 14.4 km
  • Douglas Beach - 27 min drive - 25.6 km

Getting around

  • Douglas Ferry Station - 33 min drive
  • Isle of Man (IOM) - 44 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Central - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Shore Hotel Laxey - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪The Shed By The Sea - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Trafalgar Hotel - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Mines Tavern - ‬12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Set in the beautiful rural location of Maughold, Elgin Retreat offers plenty to enjoy and is a matte pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Set in the beautiful rural location of Maughold, Elgin Retreat offers plenty to enjoy and is a matte?

Self parking is available for a fee.

What time is check-in at Set in the beautiful rural location of Maughold, Elgin Retreat offers plenty to enjoy and is a matte?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Set in the beautiful rural location of Maughold, Elgin Retreat offers plenty to enjoy and is a matte?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Set in the beautiful rural location of Maughold, Elgin Retreat offers plenty to enjoy and is a matte located?

Situated by the sea, this vacation home is 1.9 mi (3 km) from The Venture Centre and 3.1 mi (5 km) from Milntown House. Grove Museum of Victorian Life and Curraghs Wildlife Park are also within 9 mi (15 km).

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Set in the beautiful rural location of Maughold, Elgin Retreat offers plenty to enjoy and is a matte Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 51 out of 55 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 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

A wonderful stay in a gorgeous place
A lovely experience from arrival to departure. Lara and Adrian (hosts) were above and beyond, Elgin Retreat is an absolute pleasure with every detail thought out and accommodated. The hot tub was such a treat too. I really hope that we will stay there again.
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10/10 Excellent

Fantastic stay
We could not have wished for a better stay, it was ideal in every way. Lara and Adrian were the perfect hosts and the attention to detail was outstanding. We couldn’t recommend this place more highly.
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10/10 Excellent

Perfect retreat for a couple
Had a lovely couple of nights at Elgin Retreat. Property is gorgeous and the hot tub was fab (even if the manx weather wasn't always on side)
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10/10 Excellent

Perfect location
Elgin Retreat provided everything we required for a fantastic holiday. Excellent property in a perfect location with very hospitable and welcoming hosts.
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10/10 Excellent

Elgin Retreat
Without doubt this is the bests elf catering establishment we have stayed in. The owners were very welcoming and helpful, and provided nice extra touches like scones and jam and cream, milk, cheese etc. the facilities on site were also very good and the location peaceful. This is to ne highly recommended and we will certainly return next year for a staycation. ]
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10/10 Excellent

Wonderful mini break
The homemade scones and goodies in the fridge were a real treat. The accommodation is to an excellent standard, really homely and to light the log burner and use the hot tub after all the wonderful walks right on the doorstep of the Retreat was wonderful. We will be back!!
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10/10 Excellent

Romantic perfect hideaway.
Beautiful accommodation set within a private countryside location, perfect for our honeymoon. The hosts were extremely helpful and friendly, leaving supplies on arrival (including homemade scones/cream/jam.) An excellent holiday resource.
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10/10 Excellent

Short stay at elgin retreat
Arrived late but received a warm welcome, fresh baked scones with cream , jam and strawberries were delicious also essentials were in the cupboards and fridge . Bungalow was warm comfortable and peaceful, altogether our 4 days didn't seem long enough we hope to return one day with better weather. We bumped into our hosts a couple of times who were always friendly and checking everything was OK
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10/10 Excellent

Lovely stay! Highly recommend
Just left Elgin Retreat after a fabulous weekend! Gorgeous place to stay and such lovely touches with homemade scones and jam Lovely to spend time in the hot tub and sauna , feel like we’ve been on holiday! Highly recommend thank you!
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10/10 Excellent

Jayne C.

Elgin Retreat, getaway
We felt very welcome from the moment we arrived. Christmas tree, homemade scones, even a birthday banner. Definitely recommend
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10/10 Excellent

Relaxing ‘Mini-Moon’
A huge thank you to Lara and Adrian for making us feel so welcome as soon as we arrived. We were having a staycation ‘mini-moon’ the week following our wedding and they had gone the extra mile. They made sure we made full use of the facilities and we had the most relaxing time! Perfect spot to escape!

10/10 Excellent

Susan T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Just perfect
One of the best properties we have stayed in . Couldn't fault it. Would highly recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Quiet stacation surrounded by peace and nature
Relaxing stay hosts available if needed. Little extras lovely touch. Quiet location hust what was needed
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8/10 Good

Sue F.

Birthday Staycation
What a marvellous place to stay. Home made scones on arrival & lots of little extras thrown in. We made use of the bbq, hot tub & the bar area was so quaint. Marvellous well maintained gardens to walk through too and not far to walk in to Ramsey. We will definitely be booking again and will be recommending to our family & friends
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10/10 Excellent

Perfect
Had a great time, had everything we needed and Adrian was always on hand to help. Strongly recommend
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10/10 Excellent

Rachel D.

Lovely stay
Had a great time at Elgin Retreat, what a beautiful house with everything you need, down to fruits, snacks, teas, coffees and even homemade scones. The hosts were very nice and attentive too. The hot tub was an excellent feature. Would definitely go back again and highly recommend it. :)
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10/10 Excellent

A perfect, tranquil retreat.
This was the best staycation we have been on in the IOM. Fab location so many extras provided by the owners. Beautifully decorated even a Christmas tree! Fully stocked kitchen for cooking and lovely log fire.We availed of the hot tub and sauna, great extra facilities. Setting is lovely, close walks to two lovely beaches. Hosts couldn’t be nicer and so helpful! Looking forward to rebooking in the new year!
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10/10 Excellent

Excelent
Quit exceptional effort to make our stay an occasion to be remembered. A further visit will probably be a certainty.
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10/10 Excellent

Excellent all round
Lovely venue. Everything you would need for a staycation. Welcoming hosts. Excellent attention to detail. Hot tub sauna bar. Would highly recommend 10 out of 10
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10/10 Excellent

Perfect Hideaway
Second visit and weather was again indifferent. However this doesn’t matter as this lovely property caters for all conditions. You simply have to unwind and adjust - very easy here in this escape to paradise - a real treat to relax and enjoy - highly recommend.
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10/10 Excellent

Elgin Retreat
Adrian & Lara were very courteous and helpful. We often have staycations but with Elgin retreat it’s the little extras that are appreciated. Home made birthday cake, banners. Fresh fruit in the fridge. We had some lovely walks, made use of the tram stop around the corner and a couple of soaks in the hot tub. Highly recommend the place
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10/10 Excellent

A fantastic second week to our stay on the Isle of Man
The facilities, location and hospitality of the hosts made our stay at Elgin Retreat the perfect second week to our holiday. As part of a two station break, staying near Ramsey enabled us to explore the northern end of the island. Advice, tips and suggestions of places to visit by the owners of Elgin Retreat fully met our interests, and were much appreciated, without which we would have struggled to discover many local attractions especially in respect of the islands natural history. Their dedication to ensuring we had such a lovely time went beyond our expectations. Thankyou so much.
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10/10 Excellent

Julie B.

First Trip to the Isle of Man.
This was our first visit to the Isle of Man and we will definitely be back! Lara and Adrian are the perfect hosts and nothing was too much trouble to ensure we had every comfort and convenience at our disposal. The accommodation is first class and we loved having the use of a hot tub and barbecue and also the little extra touches like the little fairy tree houses! It's a magical special place and also convenient for the beach and jumping on the Manx railway. The welcome groceries (and fabulous home made scones) were also much appreciated. Thank you for a wonderful and memorable stay - we hope to return soon!
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10/10 Excellent

Tranquil stay in a beautiful place!
My best friend and I stayed in Elgin Retreat in the summer, and had such a wonderful time! We were met by our very welcoming host, Lara, who had left us all sorts of goodies including some delicious homemade scones with jam and cream! Our trip was just a short one, but we unwound and had a good chat and chill out in the hot tub (this definitely was a highlight of the property - such a treat!) and were able to enjoy fab walks around Maughold right from the doorstep of Elgin Retreat. If we’d had more time, we definitely would have hopped on the electric tram, a stop for which is very close by. We travelled by car, so while in the countryside, it was really easy to get to Ramsey in a matter of 5 minutes. If travelling without a car, you could very easily get to the property during the spring and summer months by the electric tram, and enjoy being more ‘off-grid’. What a gem of a spot, thanks Lara (and Island Escapes) for a lovely stay!
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10/10 Excellent

Our April Wedding @ Elgin Retreat
When we initially contacted Lara and Adrian to enquire as to whether we could hold our wedding at Elgin Retreat, they were so pleased and very honoured that we had chosen their little sanctuary for our special day. They could not have been more helpful or accommodating and nothing was too much trouble. We only wanted a small, minimal and private event and Lara and Adrian made our wishes come true. Even though they didn’t admit it, I know how hard they both worked to make the place look fabulous and the little touches they both put in just made everything so much more special. The location and setting are magical and we had our ceremony right by the stream with the birds and bees alongside us. I know that Lara and Adrian would be thrilled to welcome more couples who are interested in getting married at Elgin Retreat and I would thoroughly recommend you choose this spot! You won’t regret it! We can’t wait to return. Ps Lara is also an incredible baker xx