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Thanks indeed for choosing Glen Isla, and thanks for your kind words! We certainly hope to welcome you back to Glen Isla again - hopefully when the sun is shining!
BTW we can also offer a room with twin single beds with advance notice, and we have a 2 bedroom self-cater cottage with full kitchen facilities as another accommodation option...
Kind regards,
Ian & Madeleine Baker, Owners at Glen Isla House
It was a fantastic property and amazing service. We received very good Information about the local area and recommendations for local attractions and restaurants. We received a complimentary port in our room before bed.
Verified traveller
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2021
Response from IanB on 30 Mar 2021
Thanks indeed for your kind words. Since opeming to welcome guests in 2003 we have always sought to make gustes feel welcome, and offered information and advice on local restaurants, and things to see and do.
Thanks for choosing Glen Isla.
We hope to see you again...
Kind regards,
Ian & Madeleine
Owners at Glen Isla House
Had an great time here, very relaxing, and our host Ian was sensational, gave us a rundown and made us feel at home with plenty of suggestions and activities to do during our stay.
Beautiful property and so close to the beach you could ask for more 👌
Verified traveller
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2021
Response from IanB on 7 Feb 2021
Thanks indeed for the great review and kind words! We like to make our guests feel genuinely welcome and to experience the best of Phillip Island during their visit.
We certainly hope to see you here at Glen Isla again if your travelling in this region.
Kind regards, Ian & Madeleine, Owners at Glen Isla House
Great place to stay quiet clean and nice staff. Would definitely be happy to return
Verified traveller
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2021
Response from IanB on 1 Feb 2021
Thanks indeed for choosing Glen Isla, and for the kind words.
From the outset when we established Glen Isla House, our aim has been to treat our guests as we would hope to be treated when staying somewhere!
We trust you had a restful and relaxing stay, and we certainly hope to see you here at Glen Isla again if you are travelling in this region.
Kind regards from Ian & Madeleine, Owners at Glen Isla House
Thanks indeed for your great review score! We hope to welcome you back to Glen Isla again soon...
Kind regards,
Ian & Madeleine, Owners @ Glen Isla House
Really beautiful and quiet place. Nice gardens and lovely rooms.
Verified traveller
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020
Response from IanB on 2 Mar 2020
Thanks indeed for the kind words! We appreciate you taking the time to leave a brief review, and we certainly hope to welcome you back to Glen Isla again!
Kind regards Ian & Maddie (owners)
It was lovely - Japanese inspired room decorations - comfortable bed - relaxing exterior - close to the beach.
Liz
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019
Response from Ian & Maddie (owners) on 1 Jan 2020
Thanks indeed for your review and comments. Our rooms were decorated by a professional interior designer, with elegance and comfort in mind! Each room has a different theme, and they all have their own separate entrances opening out on to the deck veranda with heritage garden vistas.
A sandy beach is just 100 metres directly out the back gate, and shops, restaurants and cafes a 20 minute stroll away in the township of Cowes.
Thanks for choosing Glen Isla, and we hope to welcome you back again.
Kind regards, Ian & Maddie
Owners (& hosts) at Glen Isla House
Our stay at Glen Isla House was perfect. We received a warm welcome and were provided with local information which was very useful for planning trips around the island and finding out about where some of the best places to eat/drink were. The surrounding gardens were beautiful and the room was excellent with some lovely touches added to give it a luxury feel. For us the location was great because we walked along the beach to cafes for breakfast in the morning and liked the 15 minute stroll to the centre in the evening for dinner. We would most definitely recommend Glen Isla House to others and would go back again.
Joanne
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2019
Response from IanB on 6 Feb 2019
Thanks indeed for the comprehensive review and very kind words! We're always uplifted by reviews such as this. We do our best to make guests feel welcome and comfortable for their stay, and local advice is just part of that. Thanks also for recommending us. We hope to welcome you back to Glen Isla again...
Kind regards,
Ian & Madeleine Baker
Owners & Hosts @ Glen Isla House
Nice accommodation. Glen Isla is beautiful, comfortable and we had such a good time that we are now looking to bring our family there as well. We are grateful for being able to stay and will definitely stay again.
Verified traveller
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2019
Response from IanB on 13 Jan 2019
Thanks indeed for your review and kind words. We treat our guests as we would hope to be treated when travelling and staying away from home!
We hope to welcome you back to Glen Isla again...
Kind regards,
Ian & Madeleine Baker
Hands-on owners & hosts @ Glen Isla House
Thanks indeed for your great review of Glen Isla. We appreciate it, and hope to see you again here at Glen Isla House.
Kind regards,
Ian & Madeleine Baker
'Hands-on' Owners & Hosts
Glen Isla House
Great accommodation close to beach and the centre of Cowes. We were made welcome and given great tips about what to see and do on the island.
Verified traveller
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2018
Response from IanB on 11 Dec 2018
Thanks indeed for your kind words!
Our aim is to treat our guests as we would expect to be treated when staying, and to pass on 'local information' to our guests on restaurants, cafes and things to see and do,
We hope to welcome you back to Glen Isla if you are travelling in this region again.
Kind regards,
Ian & Maddie
Owners & Hosts at Glen Isla House
10/10 Excellent
Verified traveller
18 Nov 2018
Verified traveller
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2018
Response from Owners at Glen Isla on 21 Nov 2018
Thanks indeed for the review!
We appreciate you taking the time to leave a review, and hope to welcome you back to Glen Isla soon!
Kind regards,
Ian & Maddie
Owners & Hosts at Glen Isla
Great location and facilities. Excellent hosts that made you feel very welcome and invited.
Mark
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2018
Response from IanB on 7 Nov 2018
Thanks indeed for the kind words. Hope to see you back again if you're travelling in this region.
Kind regards,
Ian & Maddie
Owners & Hosts at Glen Isla House
Nice, clean and quiet. Will definitely stay here again.
Mei
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2018
Response from IanB on 7 Nov 2018
Thanks indeed for your kins words and for chiossing Glen Isla. We hope to see you again if you are travelling in this region.
Kind regards,
Ian & Maddie
Owners & Hosts at Glen Isla
Classy B&B-style accommodation set in beautiful gardens and close to the beach and Cowes restaurants.
Good for couples and also for groups needing multiple rooms and large shared lounge, garden etc. Well-appointed kitchen and welcome small touches such as a very drinkable port in the rooms. Highly recommended.
Michael
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2018
Response from IanB on 7 Apr 2018
Thanks indeed Michael for your review. The setting here at Glen Isla with direct beach access and very private heritage gardens along with our professionally interior designed and furnished rooms seem to resonate with discerning guests! We hope to see you again here at Glen Isla again.
Kind regards, Ian & Maddie
Owners & Hosts at Glen Isla House
Glen Isla since c1870 and welcoming guests since 2003
A beautiful property close to beach gorgeous gardens and lovely room modern bathroom and a separate change room
Chris
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2017
Response from IanB on 7 Dec 2017
Thanks indeed for taking the time to leave some comments, and thanks for the kind words.
As seasoned travellers, we had the opportunity to architect our guest facilities here at Glen Isla to suit discerning travellers, and they have been purpose built in that regard. Hope to see you again at Glen Isla...
Ian & Maddie, Owners and Hosts at Glen Isla House
Glen Isla since c1870, and welcoming guests since 2003
Great location, comfy accommodation. Very disappointed not able to enjoy breakfast in the dining room as it was closed for the ' busy holiday season'. Bit strange! Very welcoming host who knew all the local places and was very helpful.
Trevor
Response from General Manager on 21 Nov 2016
Thanks indeed for leaving us a review...
Sorry you missed out on breakfast. While our kicthen and dining room operates most days, there are some days its closed, and we can recommend good cafes nearby in town should our kitchen be closed.
(Sadly due to labour costs and penalty rates in the hospitality industry, our commercial kitchen no longer operates on public holidays - and although we could potentially open it up to the public, we have chosen not to compromise the privacy of our guests by doing so).
We hope to be able to welcome you back to Glen Isla on another occasion to enjoy chef's breakfast in the dining room!
Ian & Madeleine
Owners & Hosts
Glen Isla since c1870 and welcoming guests since 2003
Friendly and welcoming hosts. Attention to detail, very helpful local knowledge. Excellent breakfast
Jonathan
Response from General Manager on 21 Nov 2016
Thanks indeed for your kind words and leaving a review. We've been welcoming guests to Glen Isla since 2003 and we've always treated guests as we would expect to be treated if we were in your shoes! Glad you enjoyed your stay, and we hope to be able to welcome you back to historic Glen Isla again soon...
Ian & Madeleine
Owners & Hosts
Glen Isla since c1870 and welcoming guests since 2003
Second time we have stayed here.
Ian and Madeleine are fabulous hosts, very informative.
Great luxury accommodation with all the essentials you need for your stay.
Beautiful gardens and only a short stroll to the lovely beach.
Glen Isla is situated in an ideal location to explore the island
Facilities: Home away from home; Value: Amazing; Service: Flawless, Go the extra mile; Cleanliness: Immaculate;
The beach is not far from the back gate and it is a short drive or walk into some wonderful restaurants and cafes.
Value: Great deal; Service: Go the extra mile; Cleanliness: Beautiful;
Nancy, the resident dog, is a friendly old girl, to anyone wanting company, but is well-mannered to those who don't
Facilities: Distinctive; Value: Affordable; Service: Go the extra mile; Cleanliness: Immaculate;
The grounds are stunning, the beach is 100 metres away, Ian and Maddie's friendly service was outstanding.
Facilities: Distinctive; Value: At the top end; Service: Go the extra mile; Cleanliness: Spotless;
Close enough to everything but still able to be peaceful and quiet. Great beach withing a very short walk