Dog Friendly Isle of Wight Cottages

Set in an idyllic location, The Dairy Farm, a 16th-century thatched cottage with original oak beams and inglenook fireplace, is close by the delightful market town of Romsey within easy each of the New Forest.
This property offers comfortable accommodation and makes the ideal holiday base for exploring. Perfect for a family of three, this two-bedroom detached cottage is set on 3 acres of land and has a large pond in the back garden, please be careful with pets and young children as there is no fence for the pond and the garden is not enclosed. There is an enclosed dog walking fields next door to the property. There is also a paddock within the grounds, and on Wednesdays there is a lady who uses the summer house for sound therapy sessions.
On the ground floor you will find a large living/dining room complete with Smart TV and wood burner. The kitchen is fully equipped and has an electric Aga, you can also make use of the Nespresso coffee maker. There is a winding staircase to the first floor with height restrictions at the bottom and steep steps leading to a master bedroom and second bedroom with a single bed. The master bedroom has a sloping floor.
Locally, the pretty town offers many amenities, shops, restaurants, inns, golf and a leisure centre with large swimming pool. The Test Valley, known for its fishing and walking, The Test Way and The Clarendon Way are all nearby. For keen gardeners, visit the world-famous Hilliers Arboretum, or the nearby Mottisfont. Broadlands and Romsey Abbey are also close by. Mill Lane Meadows Nature Reserve is also one to see.
The area has plenty of attractions for all ages, within easy reach are Paultons Park, Marwell Zoo, the cathedral cities of Winchester and Salisbury, and maritime history at Southampton, where you can take a ferry to the Isle of Wight. The New Forest is a short drive away, which covers almost 145 square miles. Bournemouth is renowned for its clean sandy beaches, year round entertainment and facilities, and is within half an hour’s drive.

Woodpecker’s Rest is a spacious, detached bungalow which is able to comfortably accommodate up to six guests. It is situated within the charming rural village of Whitwell, towards the southern side of the Isle of Wight, approximately 3 miles north west of the seaside town of Ventnor. The area is a firm favourite with cyclists, walkers and ramblers due to its close proximity to the southern most tip of the island, with an ever-changing coastal landscape boasting breathtaking panoramic views and a wealth of wildlife.
The open plan living and dining space means you can cook up those home-cooked recipes and then gather the family for an evening in front of the 50" Smart TV. There is plenty of seating with a table and six chairs, a four-seater sofa and a two-seater sofa. The master bedroom has a kingsize bed, the second bedroom has a standard double bed and the third bedroom is perfect for children, with a set of bunk beds.
Within the village you will find the oldest pub on the island, dating back from the 15th century. If you enjoy a bit of fishing then you should most certainly take advantage of the local fishing lakes; three lakes covering 1½ acres where the waters are well stocked with carp, roach and tench.
The popular seaside resort of Ventnor is just a short drive away offering a number of lovely seaside tea shops, pubs and restaurants dotted along the Esplanade. There are also some quirky and bespoke shops, a park and a children’s paddling pool. The town, which for the most part is built on the steep hill leading to the beach, retains its original seaside charm and makes a great day out for all the family.
Further afield local points of interest include St Catherine’s Lighthouse, where you can explore the area where Marconi made some of his early experiments in radio, St Catherines Oratory, a medieval lighthouse on top of St Catherine’s Down, and Castle Cove (also known as Castlehaven or Reeth Bay), where there is a little open-air beach café (seasonal opening).
The pretty neighbouring villages of Niton and Godshill are only a short drive away. At Niton there is a range of amenities, including good places to eat and drink. In Godshill, the winding main street is lined with a number of pretty thatched cottages, fantastic village pubs and tea rooms serving the best local ales and delicious cream scones and jam.
Outdoor pursuits on the island are well catered for and include horse riding, fishing, cycling, paragliding, water sports and golf. There are numerous attractions to discover for all ages. Pay a visit to Queen Victoria’s favourite holiday residence, Osborne House and Gardens, Blackgang Chine, the oldest themed attraction in the UK, the famous Needles, Ventnor Botanical Gardens, Tapnell Farm Park, Carisbrooke Castle or the sailing towns of Yarmouth and Cowes. There is plenty to discover and keep you entertained.

Serena is a spacious, detached property with off-road parking for up to four vehicles at the front and a large enclosed rear garden. It is offers two living rooms, one on each floor, one bathroom, two shower rooms and three good-sized bedrooms all with laminate flooring throughout, being able to accommodate up to seven guests in total, as well as up to four dogs. The property is super dog-friendly - there is even a hose and ground floor shower room at Serena, so you can clean off yourselves and your furry friends upon your return.
This well-equipped holiday home has fantastic views over the Solent, and is a surprisingly spacious base. Located in the popular seaside town of Ryde with its host of shops, bars, restaurants and cafés, it lies just a short stroll from the marvellous park and beach at Appley. The stretches of sand at Ryde offer fantastic views across the Solent to Portsmouth, with the landmark Spinnaker Tower forming an impressive backdrop to a busy shipping channel, which carries an interesting array of freight, passenger and military ships, a great place to take your four-legged friends for their walks. Along the promenade, you will find tennis courts, ten pin bowling, a fun fair, a canoe lake and a swimming pool, providing plenty to do within the local area. You can also enjoy the scenic coastal walks, go crabbing, sailing, fishing, horse riding, golf or even go-karting, all of which are easily accessible from the property. There are numerous attractions across the island to discover for all ages, including The Needles, with its chairlift, amusement park, boat rides, lighthouse and coloured sands of Alum Bay. Visit Queen Victoria’s favourite holiday residence, Osborne House and its gardens, Blackgang Chine, the oldest themed attraction in the UK, Ventnor Botanic Garden, Tapnell Farm Park, Carisbrooke Castle or the sailing towns of Yarmouth and Cowes. Whatever you decide, one thing’s for sure, the Isle of Wight has plenty to offer for all ages. Beach ½ mile. Shop 1 mile, pub ¾ mile and restaurant ½ mile.

This charming, detached cottage is perfect for a family holiday on the Isle of Wight and is able to accommodate up to four guests and the family pets. Little Dover Cottage has some wonderful character features inside including a beautiful, exposed stone wall which runs the length of the living/dining space. The vaulted ceiling in the upstairs bedrooms provides a lovely, light and spacious feel.

Wi-Fi enabled and well-equipped, this holiday home is located in the popular seaside town of Ryde with its host of shops, bars, restaurants and cafés. The stretches of sand at Ryde offer fantastic views across the Solent to Portsmouth, with the landmark Spinnaker Tower forming an impressive backdrop to a busy shipping channel which carries an interesting array of freight, passenger and military ships. Along the nearby promenade, moments from the property, you will find tennis courts, ten-pin bowling, a fun fair, canoe lake and a swimming pool, providing plenty to do within the local area. You can also enjoy scenic coastal walks, go crabbing, sailing, fishing, horse riding, golf or even go-karting, all of which are easily accessible from the cottage.

The Isle of Wight offers numerous attractions to discover for all ages, including The Needles, with its chairlift, amusement park, boat rides, lighthouse and coloured sands of Alum Bay. Visit Queen Victoria’s favourite holiday residence, Osborne House and its gardens, Blackgang Chine, the oldest themed attraction in the UK, Ventnor Botanic Garden, Tapnell Farm Park, Carisbrooke Castle, the sailing towns of Yarmouth and Cowes, and Shanklin Chine, a beautiful, deep wooded gorge with waterfalls and paths leading to Shanklin beach. Beach ¼ mile. Shop ½ mile, pub and restaurant 170 yards.

Sometimes you just wish life moved at a slower pace, and when things get too hectic, there’s nothing like taking a break to appreciate the simple pleasures in life, with the ones you love.
Ingelwood Retreat is a contemporary and detached, reverse level house, designed to ensure a comfortable stay with immaculate interior.
On entering the house, you are welcomed by a large, open plan living space which includes a fully integrated kitchen and dining area. Here you can enjoy socialising and rustling up a meal for the evenings you don’t fancy venturing out.
From here, take your glass of wine and open the bi-fold doors, stepping on to the furnished balcony where you can appreciate the peace and quiet and beautiful sea views.
With room for the whole family or a group of friends, there are four bedrooms to ensure you are well rested for your adventures to come. There is a single bed, and three further bedrooms, one with an en-suite shower and double sinks, so no fighting over space in the morning!
There is on road parking at the front of the house and a rear lawned sloping garden which is enclosed.
Steephill Cove is tucked away at the foot of Ventnor Undercliff area and is only a short walk from the house. Here you can awe at the timeless charm and romance of your surroundings in arguably the prettiest place on the island!
For those that enjoy breathtaking coastal walks, you can walk till your hearts content. Visit the famous Needles, or head over to the Botanical Gardens which contain rare plants from all over the world! There is also an exceptional restaurant where you can sample the fresh ingredients grown straight from the gardens, delicious!

Black Pan Holiday Cottage is a beautifully presented ground floor apartment, with its own enclosed rear garden, that adjoins the owners home and is accessed by a bridle path. It is clear a lot of time and effort has been put into the creation of this delightful holiday home. The layout has been extremely well thought out with an innovative space saving premium design kitchen installed and an open plan living/dining/kitchen with Wi-Fi. There is a lovely spacious shower room with monsoon shower, his and hers wash basins, a large double bedroom with a top of the range mattress added for a great night’s sleep, and a useful dressing table/writing desk to write all those postcards. The owner has a background of working with animals and has ensured that the property is also more than dog friendly, making it the perfect base to explore all that the south east side of the Isle of Wight has to offer with your four-legged friends. The rear garden has a lockable gate, outside tap for the cyclists amongst you.

The apartment is located in Lake, which is situated between the popular seaside towns of Sandown and Shanklin. The nearest beach at Lake is moments from the property and shares the same gently sloping golden sands and clear swimming waters of its neighbours. At the rear of the beach, the cliff rises steeply creating a dramatic looking natural screen and shelter for the beach at the foot of which runs the sea wall, path and cycleway. The beach can be accessed from a set of steps from the top of the cliff path which is close to Lake’s Island-line train station. Because this beach is tucked away and not as straightforward to reach as its resort neighbours, it is very often quieter during the busier months, making it a peaceful alternative for a day on the beach. As the waters are quieter this is a great beach for surfing and water sports as the sea is shallow and clear. There is an instructional school which is located at the back of the beach that offers a whole range of activities for all ages and abilities. There are beach huts which you can look to hire and also a number of benches to sit on along the sea wall path when the tide is further in. The walk along the sea wall between Sandown and Shanklin along the back of the beach is highly recommended as it offers a wide, flat path which is ideal for both walkers and cyclists.

Sandown is a truly traditional British beach resort with pier, amusements, pitch ’n’ putt, Isle of Wight Zoo and the Dinosaur Isle attraction at the northern end of the esplanade towards Yaverland and Culver Cliff. At the other end of the path you will reach Shanklin Esplanade which is again packed full of amusements and crazy golf as well as several places to eat. There is also Shanklin Chine to explore, carved by Mother Nature’s own hands over thousands of years. The stunning tree lined gorge cuts its mark from the old village down to the sandy beach and esplanade below. In the evening, the waterfalls and woodland are illuminated, giving the gardens a totally different aspect and atmosphere.

There are numerous attractions across the island to discover for all ages including The Needles, with its chairlift, amusement park, boat rides, lighthouse and coloured sands of Alum Bay. Visit Queen Victoria’s favourite holiday residence, Osborne House and its gardens, Ventnor Botanical Gardens, Carisbrooke Castle or the sailing towns of Yarmouth and Cowes. Whatever you decide, one thing’s for sure, the Isle of Wight has plenty to offer. Beach ¾ mile. Shop, pub and restaurant 175 yards.

These outstanding holiday properties are located within the grounds of Calbourne Water Mill, which is set in 10 acres of landscaped gardens. Observe the traditional flour making process, antique engines, renewable energy centre, threshing machine, restored farm wagons, war time museum and fire station. Also enjoy on-site punting, miniature golf, clay play and swings.
The Needles, with chair lift, amusement park, boat rides, lighthouse and coloured sands of Alum Bay, are a short distance away. Carisbrooke Castle and Osborne House and Gardens are also within easy reach. Historic Yarmouth is worthy of a visit, and the island can be easily explored from the open-top buses that stop regularly at various collection points across the island. Blackgang Chine, the oldest themed attraction in the UK, is nearby, and island attractions include Ventnor Botanical Gardens, Isle of Wight Pearl, Dinosaur Isle and a donkey sanctuary. The impressive south coast and Tennyson Downs, with its many walks, are only minutes away. Beach 3 miles. Shop and pub 1½ miles.

These outstanding holiday properties are located within the grounds of Calbourne Water Mill, which is set in 10 acres of landscaped gardens. Observe the traditional flour making process, antique engines, renewable energy centre, threshing machine, restored farm wagons, war time museum and fire station. Also enjoy on-site punting, miniature golf, clay play and swings.
The Needles, with chair lift, amusement park, boat rides, lighthouse and coloured sands of Alum Bay, are a short distance away. Carisbrooke Castle and Osborne House and Gardens are also within easy reach. Historic Yarmouth is worthy of a visit, and the island can be easily explored from the open-top buses that stop regularly at various collection points across the island. Blackgang Chine, the oldest themed attraction in the UK, is nearby, and island attractions include Ventnor Botanical Gardens, Isle of Wight Pearl, Dinosaur Isle and a donkey sanctuary. The impressive south coast and Tennyson Downs, with its many walks, are only minutes away. Beach 3 miles. Shop and pub 1½ miles.

A wonderful family apartment, with all the home comforts a family will need. The kitchen is a great room where the whole family can meet and enjoy a meal together or maybe just chat with a few drinks and nibbles. There is an outside seating area for those warm evenings. The living room is also a great size where you can relax in the evening and admire the stunning sunsets. If you fancy enjoying traditional fish and chips at the seaside, Ryde’s got it, but Ryde’s dining out scene has expanded over the past few years and vegan pizza, gourmet burgers, stylish cocktails can all be found in Ryde.
Along the promenade, you will find tennis courts, ten pin bowling, a fun fair, canoeing lake and a swimming pool, providing plenty to do locally. You can also enjoy the scenic coastal walks, go crabbing, sailing, fishing, horse riding, golf or even go-karting, all of which are easily accessible from the property. There are numerous attractions across the island to discover for all ages, including The Needles, with its chairlift, amusement park, boat rides, lighthouse and coloured sands of Alum Bay. Make sure you take time to visit Queen Victoria’s favourite holiday residence, Osborne House and its gardens, and Blackgang Chine, the oldest themed attraction in the UK. Also worth a visit are Ventnor Botanic Garden, Tapnell Farm Park, Carisbrooke Castle or the sailing towns of Yarmouth and Cowes, along with the further beaches of Sandown and Shanklin.

St Helens is a coastal village on the east side of the island, with a village pub and shop just a moment’s stroll away from Coed Faen. There is a large village green that offers excellent views over the busy harbour of Bembridge, and is also home to the ruins of St Helens Church which was destroyed by a wave in the 18th century. A lovely beach is not far away either, making this location lots of fun for the kids and adults alike. Despite being a small village St Helens has some great places to eat. There are a couple of popular restaurants and cafés, one of which sits beach-side down at the Duver. The Isle of Wight has lots to offer. Outdoor pursuits on the island are well catered for and include horse riding, fishing, cycling, paragliding, water sports and golf.
There are numerous attractions for all ages across the island including The Needles with its chairlift, amusement park, boat rides, lighthouse and coloured sands of Alum Bay. You can also visit Queen Victoria’s favourite holiday residence, Osborne House and its gardens, as well as Blackgang Chine, the oldest themed attraction in the UK, Ventnor Botanical Gardens, Tapnell Farm Park, Carisbrooke Castle or the sailing towns of Yarmouth and Cowes.
Among all of these activities, you’ll find Coed Faen. Boasting an open plan living and dining room with plenty of space for much needed quality time, a well equipped kitchen ready for you to rustle up a homely meal, and two kingsize bedrooms and a twin bedroom where you’ll be sure to get an easy night rest after a day exploring the island. A wonderful base to rejuvenate, refresh and plan the days ahead. Beach 1¼ miles. Pub and restaurant 528 yards.