Dog Friendly Lodges Isle of Wight

A delightful, quaint and stylish cottage in the sought after village of Bembridge, with its artisan shops, restaurants and amenities.

Offering extensive views across the countryside over the downs to Newport, the island’s capital, this attractive holiday barn has been thoughtfully converted. 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. Centrally located on the Isle of Wight, Fair Isle House is a great base to explore the famous Needles, Alum Bay and Black Gang Chine, which are all within a short drive away. Nearby are the attractions of Robin Hill Adventure Park and Gardens and Arreton Barns, the Isle of Wight’s hub for artisans and craftspeople, as well as Brading Down, a local nature reserve with outstanding natural beauty. 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. Fishing nearby. Beach 7 miles. Shop and restaurant 1 mile. Pub within 1 mile.

Offering far-reaching views over fields and surrounding countryside, this compact, detached, single-storey holiday property offers superb walks from the door across miles of countryside. Standing next to the owners’ home on an unadopted lane on the edge of the charming village of Niton, a 10-minute walk, with a church, local shops, post office, library, chemist, hardware/gift/pet supplies shop, a GP centre and a pub serving food. The island is renowned for ramblers and has a 500-mile network of footpaths, including a 68-mile coastal walk with spectacular views. The nearest beach is a 10-minute drive, an observatory and St. Catherine’s Lighthouse are also nearby. Water sports, cycling, riding, sailing, fishing and golf can be found on the island. Blackgang Chine Theme Park is ¾ mile. Shop, pub and restaurant ¼ mile.

This lovely, bright and airy, semi-detached holiday cottage, with lovely sea views from many of the rooms, nestles just moments away from the coastal path and is set adjacent to the owner’s home, in the peace and tranquillity of this southern part of the island, with its own micro-climate of good weather. Guests have further access to tiered terraces and sitting-out areas with far reaching sea views, by arrangement with the owner. Although a super bolthole away from any hustle and bustle, this property is a 5-minute drive from the cosmopolitan town of Ventnor, with its popular shingle and sandy beach, where freshly caught fish of the day can be purchased at the marina. Blackgang Chine is nearby, the oldest themed attraction in the UK, and also within easy reach are the Needles and Alum Bay. Other attractions include Ventnor Botanical Gardens, Isle of Wight Pearl, Dinosaur Isle, a donkey sanctuary and Calbourne Water Mill, which has a 17th-century working watermill. Osborne House and Gardens (Queen Victoria’s holiday residence), and Carisbrooke Castle are a short distance away. The sailing towns of Yarmouth and Cowes, and the popular resorts and Shanklin and Sandown are nearby. The island can be explored from the open-top buses that stop regularly at various collection points. Beach 300 yards. Shop 500 yards, pub and restaurant 2 miles.

Ash Barn is one of two brand new barn conversions you can now find at Fernhill Farm. The building is a beautifully presented two bedroom barn conversion with vaulted ceilings set in a peaceful, rural setting next to Wootton Bridge village.

Internally, Ash Barn features an open plan living, kitchen and dining area with beautiful views of the patio. Externally, the living area gives access to the furnished patio, perfect for al fresco dining.

Ryde is the popular seaside town just a short drive away and is the largest town on the island with miles of golden sandy beaches and a generous choice of shops and restaurants. If you don’t want to stray too far there are plenty of walks right on your doorstep so you can experience the beauty of the surrounding areas first hand.

Wootton Bridge village is also close by, here you will find the Lakeside Hotel and Spa a place you can go to for an evening meal or a much deserved pamper, and all guests at Fernhill Farm receive a 20% discount off the spa treatments which are available at the hotel.

Ash Barn is situated on Fernhill Farm, which features four individual barns in total.

The perfect property for an escape to the country, The Lodge is a beautiful modern retreat set in beautiful Isle of Wight countryside. With direct access to the downs straight from the doorstep, The Lodge is a firm favourite with walkers and riders.

Inside, The Lodge is both contemporary and welcoming with an open plan living, kitchen and dining area, which makes a stylish space to relax as a family after a long day.

When night falls and it’s time to retreat to the land of dreams, you’ll find a kingsize bed in the first bedroom and twins in the second, and each one has a memory foam mattress so you can look forward to a blissful night’s sleep.

Outside, you’ll find plenty of ways to enjoy the great outdoors during your holiday, thanks to the private garden, with patio table and chairs ideal for al fresco dining. The Lodge also enjoys its own private hot tub, the perfect way to relax beneath a canopy of stars in the evenings.

Ventnor is a charming town situated on the south coast of the island, and it’s said to be one of the warmest areas of the Wight. The seafront is home to a selection of cafés, independent shops, amusements, harbour and a beautiful sandy beach – perfect for entertaining the whole family. The area is also fantastic for those long walks with the dog, mountain and road biking, and horse riding.

The Retreat is a detached, dog friendly holiday home with two double bedrooms accommodating up to four people in total. This beautifully furnished and well equipped holiday home offers a surprisingly spacious base, and is located in the popular seaside town of Ryde with its host of shops, bars, restaurants and cafés. The property is also located just a short stroll from the marvellous 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 friend for their morning walk - there is even an external dog shower back at The Retreat, so you can clean off your furry friend upon your return. Along the promenade, 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 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. Beach 1 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.

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.

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.