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Located in a Victorian villa in one of the most beautiful areas on the coast of the Isle of Wight, St Maur is a family-run guest house. Free parking is possible on site, and free Wi-Fi is accessible throughout. St Maur is a picturesque detached property that has its own luscious, sub-tropical garden for guests to enjoy. First floor superior rooms have a balcony or sun terrace, while second floor rooms have Juliet windows with sea views. All rooms are en suite and have complimentary toiletries, a TV and tea and coffee making facilities. Guests can enjoy a hearty English breakfast, as well as options including cereal and poached haddock, in the property’s dining room. Further pubs and restaurants on the seafront can be reached in 10 minutes on foot. Ventnor Botanic Garden is a 12-minute walk from the property and the baroque Appuldurcombe House is less than 3 miles away. Ferry tickets can be purchased at reception.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.2 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Located in the top-rated area in Ventnor, this property has an excellent location score of 9.2!

Breakfast Info

Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Gluten-free, Buffet, Breakfast to go

Free Parking Available On Site


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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 queen bed
or
2 twin beds
1 queen bed
or
2 twin beds
1 queen bed
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2 twin beds
1 queen bed
or
2 twin beds
2 twin beds
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1 queen bed
1 queen bed
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2 twin beds
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Property practices

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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.8
Facilities
9.1
Cleanliness
9.5
Comfort
9.6
Value for money
9.0
Location
9.2
Free WiFi
8.5
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Cindy
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Warm welcome by David. Very polite, friendly and efficient waitresses for breakfast and excellent room service staff. Exceptionally clean. Very good quality fruit for breakfast and perfectly cooked full English. Beautiful room.
  • Bruce
    United States of America United States of America
    Beautiful buildings and grounds. Near Ventnor Gardens.
  • Susan
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The breakfasts! Extensive range of fruit and cereals and lots of delicious choices on the "Cooked" menu. The breakfast server (Lisa) was very efficient and friendly.

Managed by David Groocock and Jan Groocock own and run St Maur along with their staff.

Company review score: 9.8Based on 199 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company info

My parents moved to Ventnor in 1966 and purchased St Maur where they ran the business for 22 years. I then took over the business in 1989 with my wife and have been trading ever since. My main aim in the early days was to build up the business and concentrate on the short break market whilst still looking after the longer staying guests. My second objective was to upgrade all the bedrooms which has now been completed. We started with 15 bedrooms we now have 8. But these 8 bedrooms are probably larger than most you will find generally with good size bathrooms, we just have 2 standard rooms which are smaller than the other rooms. I went to catering college here on the Island, the rest I have learnt through experience as I am the Chef. I really enjoy growing my own fruit and vegetables to serve to my guests, you can't beat freshly picked produce! We have a great relationship with our staff many who have been with us almost since we started and returning guests like the fact that they see familiar faces when they come back. My interests involve gardening and local history, especially steam trains on the Island and have many pictures on show.

Property info

St Maur is situated to the west of Ventnor town centre in a quiet location and set in it's own sub-tropical gardens enjoying its own micro climate. The bedrooms have all recently been upgraded to today's standards with well appointed en-suite bathooms with either electric or power showers over the bath or separate shower cubicles. The bedrooms all have duvets, all centrally heated in the colder months, choices of tea and coffee making facilities. Freeview 32" Screen TV's, Refrigerators. Many guests return as they feel part of the St Maur family as most staff members have worked here for many years. The atmosphere is a homely, friendly, cheerful one. Being a Victorian Villa the public rooms are large and airy, there is a Licensed honesty bar where you can help yourselves to a drink and pay later. Here you will find a piano and if you are lucky someone may play a few tunes during the evening! The general lounge is an area to sit and relax after a day out exploring. In the evening you can enjoy tea or coffee in the lounge. The dining room faces due south and looks out onto the tropical garden. Many have remarked that you could indeed be in the Mediterranean. The gardens ...

Neighborhood info

The hotel is located in a quiet residential area, within ten to fifteen minutes walk of the town centre. Close to Ventnor park and the Botanical Gardens.

Language Spoken

English

Area info

Amenities of St Maur
Great facilities! Review score, 9.1

Most popular amenities
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
  • Bar
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private Bathroom
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Bathtub
Bedroom
  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet
View
  • Garden view
Outdoors
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
Activities
  • Cycling
    Off-site
  • Hiking
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Radio
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Wine/Champagne
    Additional charge
  • Bar
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
WiFi is available in the rooms and is free of charge.
Parking
Free public parking is available on site (reservation is not possible).
    Services
    • Daily housekeeping
    • Shared lounge/TV area
    • Private check-in/out
    • Concierge
    • Baggage storage
    • Packed lunches
    Front Desk Services
    • Invoice provided
    Entertainment & Family Services
    • Board games/Puzzles
    Safety & security
    • Fire extinguishers
    • CCTV outside property
    • Smoke alarms
    • Safe
    General
    • Smoke-free property
    • Carpeted
    • Heating
    • Family rooms
    • Non-smoking rooms
    Languages Spoken
    • English

    House rules

    St Maur takes special requests – add in the next step!

    Check-in

    From 12:00 PM to 11:00 PM

    Check-out

    Until 10:00 AM

     

    Cancellation/
    prepayment

    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

    Children & Beds

    Child policies

    Children over 4 are welcome.

    To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

    Crib and extra bed policies

    Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

    Age restriction

    The minimum age for check-in is 18

    Mastercard Visa Cash St Maur accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.


    Smoking

    Smoking is not allowed.

    Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

    The fine print
    Must-know information for guests at this property

    You are kindly requested to inform the property in advance about your estimated arrival time. You will be able to insert this information in the section “Special Requests” at the time of booking or you can contact the property directly., If you plan to arrive outside reception hours, please inform the property in advance., After a booking is made, you will receive an email from the property with further instructions regarding the payment procedures and the key collection., The property cannot be reached by public transportation. You are therefore kindly requested to arrive by your own means.

    Please inform St Maur of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

    In accordance with government guidelines to minimize transmission of the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property currently isn't accepting guests from certain countries on dates where such guidelines exist.

    In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

    Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

    Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), make sure you're booking this property in accordance with the destination's local government guidelines, including (but not limited to) the purpose of travel and maximum group size.

    FAQs about St Maur

    • St Maur is 0.7 miles from the center of Ventnor. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • Guests staying at St Maur can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 8.9).

      Breakfast option(s) include:

      • Full English/Irish
      • Vegetarian
      • Gluten-free
      • Buffet
      • Breakfast to go

    • Check-in at St Maur is from 12:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM.

    • Room options at St Maur include:

      • Twin
      • Double

    • The prices at St Maur may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

    • St Maur offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

      • Cycling
      • Hiking