Dog Friendly Lodges Isle of Wight

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.

Tennyson Down House is a beautiful four bedroom Victorian detached holiday home located 500 yards from the tranquil Freshwater Bay and within walking distance of cafes, restaurant and grocers. Arriving at Tennyson Down House, you will enter via double gates on to the driveway, through the front door you are welcomed in to the bright and airy hallway with new oak flooring throughout the downstairs. It leads to the living room with an open fireplace, Smart TV, sofas and French doors on to the front garden. Also on the ground floor is the large open-plan kitchen/dining room with a breakfast bar. The stunning fitted kitchen comes with electric oven, induction hob and fridge/freezer, opening on to the breakfast bar where you can enjoy a morning coffee or breakfast. The dining area, with large oak refectory table, offers a bright feel with French doors opening on to the garden. Also on the ground floor is a large spacious utility room with a door leading on to a courtyard where you can find an outdoor shower which is perfect to wash the sand off after a day on the beach, in the utility room there is a washing machine, tumble dryer and second fridge. There is also a shower room located on the ground floor.
On the first floor is the master bedroom with a double bed and a beautiful en-suite with a roll top bath with shower attachment. Bedroom two has a double bed and en-suite with a shower cubicle, bedroom three offers three single beds and bedroom four is a double. Both the master bedroom and second bedroom offer views of the sea across the bay. There is also a family bathroom with bath and shower attachment. The garden is located at the front of the property and is mainly laid to lawn with garden furniture and picnic table. The house is a few yards from open National Trust downland, 2½ miles from the world famous Needles attraction, one of many places to visit during your trip. The Bay itself is perfect for swimming, playing on the beach and offers some water sports. Golf is available at Freshwater Bay Golf Club ¾ mile away, offering fantastic views across the bay. For walkers and cyclists you can use the local paths, long distance trails and sea path, or even complete the whole island which is just under 70 miles around. The location of the property offers many different activities or just relax. Travel via ferry from Lymington, Southampton or Portsmouth, Yarmouth is the nearest ferry car and foot passenger terminal which is 3 miles to the property.

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.

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.

Sandown Retreat is a one storey annexe, with its own enclosed garden, adjoining the owners’ home. The property comes with an off road parking space and comfortably accommodates up to four guests. With one double bedroom and one twin bedroom it is ideal for smaller families and is also part of our more than dog friendly collection, making it a great base to get out and explore all that the south east side of the Isle of Wight has to offer with your four-legged friend.
For guests choosing to visit the island without their car, a favourable way to reach the property is to take the Wightlink Fast Cat service to Ryde Pier head and then the train to Sandown Station, which is less than a mile from the property. The island has become a real hot spot for cycling enthusiasts, with a choice of challenging off-road bridleways, peaceful byways and level purpose-made tracks running along former railway lines. You can cycle across the width of the island to the famous Needles landmark, or try the full round the island route, which is 66 miles long and is used for the annual Isle of Wight Randonnee held over the bank holiday in May.
Sandown is a truly traditional British beach resort with pier, amusements, pitch ’n’ putt, Isle of Wight Zoo, children’s play area and the Dinosaur Isle attraction at the northern end of the esplanade towards Yaverland and Culver Cliff.
The town is brimming with attractions to entertain visitors, most of them right on the beach front itself, so you never have to stray too far from the golden sands.
There are numerous attractions across the island to discover for all ages, such as The Needles (with its chairlift, amusement park, boat rides, lighthouse and coloured sands of Alum Bay), Blackgang Chine, Dinosaur Isle, the Isle of Wight Steam Railway, Ventnor Botanical Gardens, Tapnell Farm Park and Carisbrooke Castle - or why not pay a visit to Queen Victoria’s favourite holiday residence, Osborne House and its gardens? The sailing towns of Yarmouth and Cowes also make for a great day out. Beach 1 mile. Shop 110 yards, pub ½ mile and restaurant 1 mile.

Fastnet offers an open plan living space all on the ground floor, finished to an excellent standard. Built in 2021, this property features matching quality contemporary flooring and LED mood lighting, together with glass doors and windows with stylish Italian internal blinds. The living area has a multi-coloured LED fire and the dining room has a dimmable chandelier and seating for 6 people, whilst the kitchen boasts solid stone work surfaces and sink, as well as atmospheric lighting. The master bedroom has an en-suite bathroom and the other two bedrooms have direct access to the separate spacious shower room, which has a walk-in rain shower. Bi-fold doors lead you out onto the full-length balcony where you can enjoy glorious sunrises and sunsets and beautiful countryside views. The property has wrap-around gardens including garden furniture and private parking for 2-3 cars. Fastnet’s ample gardens will give your family or group plenty of space to enjoy the outdoor life. The property is conveniently located and central to attractions, set back from the road leading to Newport and the village of Arreton, and the seaside resort of Ryde is about a 10-minute drive. Enjoy scenic walks locally, and other outdoor pursuits include birdwatching, cycling, horse riding, golf and water sports.
There is access to Newport and Arreton via bridle paths and the rest of the Isle of Wight should you wish to walk or cycle it, while buses into Newport and Ryde (the two main bus stations) are about 5 minutes away to take you anywhere you want to go on the Island. Discover many attractions nearby including Arreton Barns, The Garlic Farm and Robin Hill Adventure Park. Also within easy driving distance are Osborne House, Carisbrooke Castle, Ventnor Botanical Gardens, museums, vineyards and wildlife centres. Fishing nearby. Beach 7 miles. Shop and restaurant 1 mile. Pub within 1¼ mile.

Part of our ‘More than Dog Friendly’ collection, Holly Cottage is located in an idyllic country lane in the peaceful hamlet of Roud. This comfortable property is less than two miles away from the centre of one of the most picturesque villages on the Isle Of Wight, Godshill. It is suited to walkers, cyclists and guests wanting to enjoy a slice of rural life on their holiday and take in some spectacular walks and countryside views. A one bedroom, single-storey, detached property, it lies adjacent to the owner’s home, and comprises of one kingsize bedroom and a small sofa bed in the open-plan living room. It’s perfect for couples or a small family with a dog, looking for a short break or a week’s holiday, as it provides an ideal central base giving easy access to all of the island’s many attractions. There is a small, enclosed garden and plenty of long walks in the surrounding area for dogs to enjoy. A hairdryer, iron and ironing board are provided within the property.
Godshill has a winding main street lined with a number of fantastic village pubs and tea rooms serving the best local ales and delicious cream scones and jam. The village boasts some of the oldest buildings on the Isle of Wight with its own historic medieval church at the top of the hill and numerous pretty, thatched cottages. There is something for all the family to explore, including a model village, museums, gift shops, pubs and restaurants. For walkers there are also many miles of public footpaths and countryside to explore on your doorstep. The island has become a real hotspot for cycling enthusiasts, with a choice of challenging off-road bridleways, peaceful by-ways and level, purpose-made tracks running along former railway lines.
The popular seaside resorts of Ventnor and Shanklin are around a 15 minute drive away, with lovely parks, gardens and glorious beaches. The island’s capital, Newport, with its many amenities, including a leisure centre and theatre, is also 15 minutes away. Further outdoor pursuits on the island include horse riding, fishing, para-gliding, water sports and golf. There are numerous attractions to discover for all ages, such as The Needles, with its chairlift down to the coloured sands of Alum Bay, with an amusement park, boat rides and a lighthouse. Why not pay a visit to Queen Victoria’s favourite holiday residence, Osborne House and gardens, or visit 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 are also well worth a visit. Whatever you decide, one thing’s for sure, the Isle of Wight has plenty to offer for everyone. Beach 5 miles. Shop, pub and restaurant 1½ miles.

Fisher offers an open plan living space all on the ground floor, finished to an excellent standard. Built in 2020, this property features matching quality contemporary flooring and LED mood lighting, together with glass doors and windows with stylish Italian internal blinds. The living area has a multi-coloured LED fire and the dining room has a dimmable chandelier and seating for 6 people, whilst the kitchen boasts solid stone work surfaces and sink, as well as atmospheric lighting. The master bedroom has an en-suite bathroom and the other two bedrooms have direct access to the separate spacious shower room, which has a walk-in rain shower. Bi-fold doors lead you out onto the full-length balcony and decking where you can enjoy glorious sunrises and sunsets and spectacular countryside views. The property has wrap-around gardens including garden furniture and private parking for two/three cars. Fisher’s ample gardens will give your family or group plenty of space to enjoy the outdoor life. The property is conveniently located and central to attractions, set back from the road leading to Newport and the village of Arreton, and the seaside resort of Ryde is about a 10-minute drive. Enjoy scenic walks locally, and other outdoor pursuits include birdwatching, cycling, horse riding, golf and water sports.
There is access to Newport and Arreton via bridle paths and the rest of the Isle of Wight should you wish to walk or cycle it, while buses into Newport and Ryde (the two main bus stations) are about 5 minutes away to take you anywhere you want to go on the Island. Discover many attractions nearby including Arreton Barns, The Garlic Farm and Robin Hill Adventure Park. Also within easy driving distance are Osborne House, Carisbrooke Castle, Ventnor Botanical Gardens, museums, vineyards and wildlife centres. Fishing nearby. Beach 7 miles. Shop and restaurant 1 mile. Pub within 1 mile.

Escape to the charm of a Victorian haven with breathtaking views of the Solent and a nature reserve from the first-floor living room. This carefully restored Victorian house offers an idyllic retreat on the Isle of Wight, providing a perfect blend of historic elegance and modern comfort.
The ground floor features a bedroom and bathroom, ensuring easy convenience, with a second twin bedroom and bathroom on the first floor. The heart of the home lies in the large country kitchen/dining room, inviting you to indulge in culinary delights. Adjacent to this is a comfortable conservatory that leads seamlessly leads to the garden area, where a decked space, mature gardens, pergola, and a heat lamp for cooler nights await. A perfect setting with a table and chairs allows for delightful al fresco dining experiences.
A short walk down the Barnsley trail to Seaview with its beautiful beaches, cafe and restaurants. At low tide from Seaview Bay, you can walk miles along the sands in either direction to unspoilt Priory Bay or to Puckpool Park for cycling and play area. There are many attractions on the island to suit the whole family, including Carisbrooke Castle and Ventnor Botanic Gardens. Visit Osborne House and gardens, once the summer time home of Queen Victoria, now open to the public during the summer season.
The nearby town of Ryde offers something for everyone including bowling alley and indoor swimming pool, as well as many shops, pubs and restaurants. The picturesque maritime town of Cowes, the yachting centre of the world offers a shopping area, museums and historic buildings, and car ferries from Portsmouth to Fishbourne or Lymington to Yarmouth offer alternative days out. With its temperate climate and superb sunshine record, this makes an ideal location for holidays to suit all the family, at any time of year. Your Victorian retreat not only offers a cosy and stunning haven but also serves as a gateway to a wealth of unforgettable experiences on the enchanting Isle of Wight. Beach within 1 mile.