The Phoenix Centre, Gurnard Pines - Cowes

Judith S.

Dr Margarita Kitova is a kind, caring and supportive doctor. I first met her after another cancer diagnosis and she was a breath of fresh air. I felt safe in her care and she is my source of inspiration. She listens and never rushes me during a consultation. I have the continuity of care that I was hoping for and deserved. She looks at the whole person and in a holistic way alongside necessary conventional medicine. She has empowered me to have some control of my health. I would strongly recommend her! 😊

Nicola S.

Finding the Lantern Clinic has literally changed my life. After a challenging cancer battle 3 years ago, I was left with stomach problems that really affected my day to day life. Despite various trips back and forth to the doctor, I never got an answer or solution to my issues and was told this was my ‘new life’ and I was lucky to be alive.
A friend had recommended Dr Margarita at the Lantern Clinic and as a last resort I got in touch. I had never considered functional medicine before and if I’m honest was skeptical. From the very first meeting with Dr Margarita, I could see how interested she was in helping. She took the most thorough history of my health I think I have ever had, looking at my diet, lifestyle, medical history. She devised a protocol of supplements that I thought were strange to say the least, but I trusted the process and gave it my all. At first, taking so many tablets a day was scary, and I really didn’t have much faith that tablets like oregano and berberine etc. would do anything, but within 2 months my symptoms that had plagued me for years, had slowly subsided. Margarita also recommended a gluten free diet which has reduced my bloated stomach, returned my dry skin back to what it was pre cancer, and helped me lose weight. I am now on a maintenance plan and am looking forward to improving my overall health further. What a breath of fresh air to finally talk to one person who has the experience of being a GP but looks at each person as an individual and who supports you through every stage of the changes you need to make, both holistically and medically.

lauracE1138NU

When we first arrived and drove into the site I thought we had made a terrible mistake. It is not a holiday park and hasn’t been one for a long time. It looks more like a big council estate and 90% of the chalets are owned and lived in all year by the residents. The on site pool and the shop are closed permanently and have been for a while and the bar is closing next week so there are no onsite facilities as advertised. We also couldn’t find the 50 acres of private woodland that are mentioned and when we asked the guy in the bar he didn’t know what we were talking about. The beach is about a 20 min walk and it is down a big hill (which you obvs have to walk back up) we walked it in the evening and it was a nice walk though. ||Having said all this and sounding very negative, we did have a lovely stay as we were just using the chalet as a base so didn’t really want any of the facilities, I’m just mentioning them here for the benefit of future bookers as I feel the advertising is incorrect and very misleading. The chalet itself was clean when we arrived and had everything we needed. The Wi-Fi worked which is a big deal with the kids so they were happy! The kitchen is well equipped, the beds were comfy and the shower was powerful and a nice temperature. There was a large grass area outside our chalet which was great as our children could play out safely away from the roads and they rode their scooters on what used to be an outside pool/patio area next to the main building. They also made friends with some of the resident children which was nice for them. ||If all you want is a base for exploring the island then gurnard pines is good but if you are looking for anything extra that comes with a holiday park then I would stay elsewhere.

Leigh H.

Dr Margarita made me feel so relived to be able to talk about my health issues, feel I know I am in good hands. At all times she is very caring and understanding, with a wealth of knowledge she is eager share to enable me to be understand my body to live a healthier life style, you can read about starting a healthy life style but nothing is like one to one care that Dr Margarita offers.

Paul J.

The Lantern Clinic

I consider myself extremely fortunate to have found Dr. Margarita Kitova-John. For many years, I have struggled with a chronic health condition, and unfortunately, I have been consistently let down by our NHS professionals.

It is incredibly refreshing to engage in thoughtful, in-depth discussions about my health—where all aspects, including diet, lifestyle, and natural supplements, are carefully considered. This level of attention is something that is simply not possible within the constraints of a typical 10-minute NHS GP or consultant appointment.

If you are facing challenges with your health and are seeking real solutions, I highly recommend speaking with Dr. Margarita.

J H.

The Lantern Clinic (Dr Kitova-John) is in the Phoenix Centre. A recent face to face session here I found a comfortable and useful experience as we were able to easily discuss my needs in a pleasant quiet environment. Her skills at helping me with my requirements as a patient combined with the depth of knowledge she has, give confidence and practical help.

fordj2024

NOT AS DESCRIBED - BE CAREFUL- POORLY RUN - DAMP - NO FACILITIES AS STATED||I rented the property from Gurnard Pines Sales and Lettings in August.||At the beginning the property was ok, poorly fitted out but liveable. However from the end of October the property starred to become very damp with the weather and this is the outcome and this is not the only property like this.||After dealing with Natasha we were promised on the 17th of November someone would be out to fix the problem. Now the 25 of January and nothing has been done.||After speaking with the letting agents I have been informed " you're an adult you should have moved out ".||I also requested a months rent and my deposit back for the property and Natasha didn't see this as fair and has been making her own deductions as she sees fit.

northernsoul1966

Arrived to what looked like an overspill from a council estate. Awful . Outdoor pool filled in with shingle and indoor pool been closed since April. No on site restaurant as stated on the Hoseasons /Cottages.com website . The chalet needed a deep clean badly. Rat bait boxes around the chalet next door . See photos