Mariner's Cottage - Castletown

Castletown, Isle of Man
4 guests
2 BEDROOMS
1 BATHROOMS
PETS FRIENDLY
4.722 reviews

Mariner's Cottage is nestled in the historic town centre of Castletown, home to the medieval Castle

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A traditional cottage in the heart of Castletown, Isle of Man, a short stroll from the impressive medieval Castle Rushen, picturesque harbour, local bars, shops and restaurants.

Mariner's Cottage is located in a fantastic position for exploring the historic town, nearby beaches, beauty spots and coastal paths - and with transport links just a stone's throw away, it's the perfect base from which to branch out and discover the rest of the island.

This charming self-catering cottage is ideal for your family holiday or for a couple's romantic getaway, where you can relax, unwind and enjoy cosy nights by the log burner.

This homely cottage is set over two floors, with the open-plan ground floor offering a well-equipped kitchen, lounge/dining area and a snug. Upstairs there are two double-bedrooms with king size beds (one of which can also be set up as a twin room), and the bathroom which features a bath, powerful over-tub shower, wash basin and WC. Outside to the rear of the cottage there is a courtyard seating area with wooden decking and castle views.

Mariner's Cottage is just a five minute walk away from the Billown road racing circuit which hosts the Southern 100 Races in July, as well as the Pre and Post TT Races. The airport is a 5 minute drive away, so Mariner's Cottage is easily accessed!

Visit Isle of Man Rating: 4 Star

Safe, Clean, Legal COVID 19: Accredited

Ground Floor

Lounge & Dining Area: One comfortable sofa, one armchair, coffee table, dining table and bench seating for six people. Access to the outdoor area.

Kitchen: Well equipped, containing microwave, fridge, freezer, cooker washer/dryer.

Snug: One sofa, two armchairs in the lounge area featuring log burner.

Courtyard: Benched seating with table on wooden decking.

First floor

Bedroom 1: King size bed, wardrobe, chest of drawers and bedside cabinets.

Bedroom 2: Twin beds (slightly small single beds) that can be configured as a king upon request, open wardrobe and bedside cabinets.

Family Bathroom: Bath with shower over, WC, wash hand basin and heated towel rail.

General

Parking: Free street parking nearby.

EV Charging: Electric vehicle charging is not available, however, there are numerous charging points in Castletown.

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

Power and Heating: Electricity and heating included in rent.

Free WiFi: Included.

Pets: Two dogs accepted.

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

Baby Equipment: Cot, high chair and baby gate available. Fireguard for log burner available upon request.

Shop: 0.2 ml Pub: 0.2 ml Bus stop: 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.

Features

  • Washing Machine
  • Towels provided
  • Free Wifi
  • Hairdryer
  • Pets accepted
  • Log burner
  • Tumble Dryer
  • Cot Available
  • High Chair Available
  • Outdoor seating
  • Linen Provided
  • Self Guided Walks
  • Near a pub
  • Near a shop
  • 4 Star

Location

Reviews (22)

4.7
Cleanliness 4.7
Comfort 4.5
Condition 4.7
Location 4.9
Service & Staff 4.8
Rob, - June 24 "Fantastic Cottage"

Lovely cottage in an excellent location within the centre of Castletown. We had a great week, cottage has everything you need and loved the layout. Well definitely be coming back!

Reply from Island Escapes

Thank you for your feedback. We're glad to hear you enjoyed your stay with us.

Cleanliness 4.0
Comfort 4.0
Condition 4.0
Location 5.0
Service & Staff 4.0
Rob, - June 24 "Fantastic Cottage"

Lovely cottage in an excellent location within the centre of Castletown. We had a great week, cottage has everything you need and loved the layout. Well definitely be coming back!

Reply from Island Escapes

Thank you for your feedback. We're glad to hear you enjoyed your stay with us.

Cleanliness 4.0
Comfort 4.0
Condition 4.0
Location 5.0
Service & Staff 4.0
Alan, - May 23, 2025 "Good place to stay"

Nice comfortable two bedroom cottage, great for those travelling without a car. Easy access to trains, busses and beach. Lots of nice walks nearby. Castletown is a quiet sleepy place in May before the TT. Be ready for occasional aircraft noise to interrupt the peace but only during daylight hours.

Cleanliness 5.0
Comfort 5.0
Condition 4.0
Location 5.0
Service & Staff 5.0
Alan, - May 23, 2025 "Good place to stay"

Nice comfortable two bedroom cottage, great for those travelling without a car. Easy access to trains, busses and beach. Lots of nice walks nearby. Castletown is a quiet sleepy place in May before the TT. Be ready for occasional aircraft noise to interrupt the peace but only during daylight hours.

Cleanliness 5.0
Comfort 5.0
Condition 4.0
Location 5.0
Service & Staff 5.0
Karen, - April 28, 2025 "A lovely break in Castletown"

We stayed at Mariner's Cottage over the Easter break, and thoroughly enjoyed staying there. When we arrived everything was clean and tidy, and there was some tea, coffee and cleaning items to help us get set up before going shopping.The cottage was fantastically positioned, close to the castle, square, and all main amenities for the town.The cottage itself was very well maintained, and the bed was very comfy. We did have a slight problem with one of the sinks, but Island Escapes fixed it very quickly, with no delays or issues, thank you.All in all, the cottage was perfect for our needs.

Cleanliness 5.0
Comfort 5.0
Condition 5.0
Location 5.0
Service & Staff 5.0
Karen, - April 28, 2025 "A lovely break in Castletown "

We stayed at Mariner\'s Cottage over the Easter break, and thoroughly enjoyed staying there. \nWhen we arrived everything was clean and tidy, and there was some tea, coffee and cleaning items to help us get set up before going shopping.\nThe cottage was fantastically positioned, close to the castle, square, and all main amenities for the town.\nThe cottage itself was very well maintained, and the bed was very comfy. We did have a slight problem with one of the sinks, but Island Escapes fixed it very quickly, with no delays or issues, thank you.\nAll in all, the cottage was perfect for our needs.

Cleanliness 5.0
Comfort 5.0
Condition 5.0
Location 5.0
Service & Staff 5.0
Peggy, - October 31, 2024 "Clean, comfortable cottage in a good position. Very well appointed and equipped"

A great place to stay. Clean and comfortable, although the single bed wasn't too great. Kitchen was well equipped but a few more dishwasher tablets would have been gratefully received for the price we paid! Island Escapes staff were excellent, handling the small issue we had with the heating. Car parking easy once we had sussed it out. A few coat hooks in the hallway would have been really useful as nowhere to hang wet waterproofs.

Reply from Island Escapes

Many thanks for taking time to review Mariner's Cottage - Castletown. We're glad to hear you had a wonderful stay! We hope we can welcome you back to stay with Island Escapes again.

Cleanliness 5.0
Comfort 4.0
Condition 5.0
Location 5.0
Service & Staff 5.0
Peggy, - October 31, 2024 "Clean, comfortable cottage in a good position. Very well appointed and equipped "

A great place to stay. Clean and comfortable, although the single bed wasn\'t too great. Kitchen was well equipped but a few more dishwasher tablets would have been gratefully received for the price we paid! Island Escapes staff were excellent, handling the small issue we had with the heating. Car parking easy once we had sussed it out. A few coat hooks in the hallway would have been really useful as nowhere to hang wet waterproofs.

Reply from Island Escapes

Many thanks for taking time to review Mariner's Cottage - Castletown. We're glad to hear you had a wonderful stay! We hope we can welcome you back to stay with Island Escapes again.

Cleanliness 5.0
Comfort 4.0
Condition 5.0
Location 5.0
Service & Staff 5.0
David, - September 7, 2024 "Great place to stay in Castletown"

Mariners Cottage has been very nicely renovated and we had everything we needed. It was the time of the Manx TT so we thought the price was bit elevated because of that.\n\nThe cottage is sited v ery conveniently for the whole island and we had a very good holiday.. The team at the Island Escapes office were helpful making the parking restrictions more understandable so we never parked illegally.

Reply from Island Escapes

Thank you for your review. We're glad to hear you had a great stay at Mariner's Cottage during your stay in the TT. We appreciate your feedback and look forward to hosting you in the future. Island Escapes.

Cleanliness 5.0
Comfort 5.0
Condition 5.0
Location 5.0
Service & Staff 5.0
David, - September 7, 2024 "Great place to stay in Castletown"

Mariners Cottage has been very nicely renovated and we had everything we needed. It was the time of the Manx TT so we thought the price was bit elevated because of that.The cottage is sited v ery conveniently for the whole island and we had a very good holiday.. The team at the Island Escapes office were helpful making the parking restrictions more understandable so we never parked illegally.

Reply from Island Escapes

Thank you for your review. We're glad to hear you had a great stay at Mariner's Cottage during your stay in the TT. We appreciate your feedback and look forward to hosting you in the future. Island Escapes.

Cleanliness 5.0
Comfort 5.0
Condition 5.0
Location 5.0
Service & Staff 5.0
Terry, - August 12, 2024 "Most convenient"

Great location in centre\'s of Castletown next to Castle with mini supermarket, pubs and restaurants close by. House just right for holiday accommodation for a party of four, and comfortable with all amenities. Thoroughly enjoyed vacation.

Reply from Island Escapes

Thank you for your review and for choosing Island Escapes. We're glad to hear you had a great stay at Mariners Cottage and hope to see you again in the future.

Cleanliness 5.0
Comfort 4.0
Condition 5.0
Location 5.0
Service & Staff 5.0
Terry, - August 12, 2024 "Most convenient"

Great location in centre's of Castletown next to Castle with mini supermarket, pubs and restaurants close by. House just right for holiday accommodation for a party of four, and comfortable with all amenities. Thoroughly enjoyed vacation.

Reply from Island Escapes

Thank you for your review and for choosing Island Escapes. We're glad to hear you had a great stay at Mariners Cottage and hope to see you again in the future.

Cleanliness 5.0
Comfort 4.0
Condition 5.0
Location 5.0
Service & Staff 5.0
Mary, - May 11, 2024 "A great stay in the Ancient Capital"

We had a very comfortable staycation with our small dog at Mariner\'s Cottage. A lovely \'home from home\' from which we explored many beautiful walking spots. It was also beautifully quiet - thr perfect place to get away from it all! I will certainly recommend it to any friends or family.

Cleanliness 4.0
Comfort 5.0
Condition 5.0
Location 4.0
Service & Staff 5.0
Mary, - May 11, 2024 "A great stay in the Ancient Capital"

We had a very comfortable staycation with our small dog at Mariner's Cottage. A lovely 'home from home' from which we explored many beautiful walking spots. It was also beautifully quiet - thr perfect place to get away from it all! I will certainly recommend it to any friends or family.

Cleanliness 4.0
Comfort 5.0
Condition 5.0
Location 4.0
Service & Staff 5.0
Michael, - April 16, 2024 "Cosy cottage in Castletown"

Cosy two bedroom cottage in the centre of Castletown, a lovely part of the Isle of Man. Great location for exploring, everything is within a short walking distance, and there are frequent buses to the airport, Douglas and Port Erin. Enough space downstairs with a kitchen/lounge and a lounge/dining room, but both double bedrooms are rather small with limited storage space. Floors and surfaces were clean, but a few cobwebs lurked above. Kitchen was well equipped but a few cups or glasses were chipped or cracked. Island Escapes were very helpful in allowing us to stay two extra nights due to the ferries being cancelled during Storm Kathleen. After our return to the mainland they (not I) noticed they had overcharged us for the extension and refunded us immediately. They had also responded quickly and successfully to a problem with the TV. Overall, a nice stay - we will use Island Escapes again

Reply from Island Escapes

Hi Mike

Thank you for your review.

Please accept our apologies for the cobwebs and chipped glassware. We pride ourselves on our cleanliness and presentation, so these points have been taken onboard and will be rectified.

I understand there was some confusion around the additional nights required and the rate at which you were charged. I am glad to hear that this has all been put to rights and your overpayment refunded.

I hope you choose to stay with us again!

Kind regards

Nick

Cleanliness 4.0
Comfort 4.0
Condition 4.0
Location 5.0
Service & Staff 4.0
Michael, - April 16, 2024 "Cosy cottage in Castletown"

Cosy two bedroom cottage in the centre of Castletown, a lovely part of the Isle of Man. Great location for exploring, everything is within a short walking distance, and there are frequent buses to the airport, Douglas and Port Erin. Enough space downstairs with a kitchen/lounge and a lounge/dining room, but both double bedrooms are rather small with limited storage space. Floors and surfaces were clean, but a few cobwebs lurked above. Kitchen was well equipped but a few cups or glasses were chipped or cracked. Island Escapes were very helpful in allowing us to stay two extra nights due to the ferries being cancelled during Storm Kathleen. After our return to the mainland they (not I) noticed they had overcharged us for the extension and refunded us immediately. They had also responded quickly and successfully to a problem with the TV. Overall, a nice stay - we will use Island Escapes again

Reply from Island Escapes

Hi Mike

Thank you for your review.

Please accept our apologies for the cobwebs and chipped glassware. We pride ourselves on our cleanliness and presentation, so these points have been taken onboard and will be rectified.

I understand there was some confusion around the additional nights required and the rate at which you were charged. I am glad to hear that this has all been put to rights and your overpayment refunded.

I hope you choose to stay with us again!

Kind regards

Nick

Cleanliness 4.0
Comfort 4.0
Condition 4.0
Location 5.0
Service & Staff 4.0
Caroline, - January 3, 2024 "The cosy Mariners cottage "

Staying at Marianas cottage was a really lovely experience. We stayed over the Christmas period and not only was there a Christmas tree up, everything was provided for. It is a cosy, comfortable and homely cottage and would highly recommend to anyone thinking of booking it. Perfect location in the town centre as well.

Cleanliness 5.0
Comfort 5.0
Condition 5.0
Location 5.0
Service & Staff 5.0
Caroline, - January 3, 2024 "The cosy Mariners cottage"

Staying at Marianas cottage was a really lovely experience. We stayed over the Christmas period and not only was there a Christmas tree up, everything was provided for. It is a cosy, comfortable and homely cottage and would highly recommend to anyone thinking of booking it. Perfect location in the town centre as well.

Cleanliness 5.0
Comfort 5.0
Condition 5.0
Location 5.0
Service & Staff 5.0
Julie, - August 11, 2023 "A characterful cottage . "

Mariners Cottage is a lovely old cottage , which lhas been tastefully extended and modernised. It is excellently placed, in the centre of Castletown , near the central square , castle and harbour. You can see the from the bedrooms . \nThere is some outdoor seating and table too. The skylight and stable door at the back are nice features. \nI did have a few quibbles , which the owners and Island Escapes responded to very quickly. \n\nOn the downside , I do think it very expensive. I also think providing no washing powder and only 3 dishwasher tabs , especially considering the cost of rental , was not generous. They did provide more dishwasher tabs , as I complained. I left some in the box to be of help to other customers!

Reply from Island Escapes

Hi Julie, thank you for your feedback! We are glad to hear you enjoyed your stay at Mariner's Cottage.

Regarding the price, this can be explained as you booked to stay in our peak season. We have since adjusted the pricing if you would be interested in staying again.

Regarding the tablets, it is self-catering accommodation so we leave some supplies to welcome you for the beginning of your stay. If you do ever require additional items please let us know and we will be happy to assist you.

Cleanliness 5.0
Comfort 4.0
Condition 5.0
Location 5.0
Service & Staff 5.0
Julie, - August 11, 2023 "A characterful cottage ."

Mariners Cottage is a lovely old cottage , which lhas been tastefully extended and modernised. It is excellently placed, in the centre of Castletown , near the central square , castle and harbour. You can see the from the bedrooms . There is some outdoor seating and table too. The skylight and stable door at the back are nice features. I did have a few quibbles , which the owners and Island Escapes responded to very quickly. On the downside , I do think it very expensive. I also think providing no washing powder and only 3 dishwasher tabs , especially considering the cost of rental , was not generous. They did provide more dishwasher tabs , as I complained. I left some in the box to be of help to other customers!

Reply from Island Escapes

Hi Julie, thank you for your feedback! We are glad to hear you enjoyed your stay at Mariner's Cottage.

Regarding the price, this can be explained as you booked to stay in our peak season. We have since adjusted the pricing if you would be interested in staying again.

Regarding the tablets, it is self-catering accommodation so we leave some supplies to welcome you for the beginning of your stay. If you do ever require additional items please let us know and we will be happy to assist you.

Cleanliness 5.0
Comfort 4.0
Condition 5.0
Location 5.0
Service & Staff 5.0
Tiffaney, - July 15, 2023 "Review if Mariners Cottage"

Beautiful cottage in an excellent location.\nHas everything you need would throughly recommend Mariners cottage.

Reply from Island Escapes

Hi Tiffaney. Thank you for the feedback, we are glad to hear you enjoyed your stay!

Cleanliness 5.0
Comfort 5.0
Condition 5.0
Location 5.0
Service & Staff 5.0
Tiffaney, - July 15, 2023 "Review if Mariners Cottage"

Beautiful cottage in an excellent location.Has everything you need would throughly recommend Mariners cottage.

Reply from Island Escapes

Hi Tiffaney. Thank you for the feedback, we are glad to hear you enjoyed your stay!

Cleanliness 5.0
Comfort 5.0
Condition 5.0
Location 5.0
Service & Staff 5.0
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