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Idyllic rural retreat - Generous ferry discounts available

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A bedroom with a bed, a desk, a chair, a mirror, and a window.
A modern kitchen with a built-in oven, microwave, and sink. There is a wooden countertop, a black range hood, and a washing machine.
A brick house with a garden in front, including various plants and flowers.
A modern living room with a white sofa, a coffee table, and a lamp.
A window with a view of a green field and trees.

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • Top-rated comfy beds
    Guests liked the comfy beds here.

Popular amenities

  • Deck or patio
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Electric vehicle charging point
  • Kitchen
  • Refrigerator
  • Dryer

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Isle of Wight, England
  • Place, Isle of Wight Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Butterfly Paragliding
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Shanklin Beach
    ‪26 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area

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About the area

Ventnor

Located in Ventnor, this cottage is in a rural area and near the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at New Forest National Park and Isle of Wight Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, while Shanklin Theatre and Chessell Pottery Barns are cultural highlights. Blackgang Chine and Isle of Wight Donkey Sanctuary are also worth visiting.
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Isle of Wight, England

What's nearby

  • Isle of Wight Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Butterfly Paragliding - 2 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Ventnor Beach - 24 min drive - 17.7 km
  • Shanklin Beach - 26 min drive - 19.7 km
  • Osborne House - 32 min drive - 26.2 km

Getting around

  • Shanklin Station - 29 min drive
  • Southampton (SOU) - 114 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Tandem Tea Room - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Three Bishops - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪White Horse Inn - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Wight Mouse Inn - ‬1 min drive
  • ‪The White Lion - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Idyllic rural retreat - Generous ferry discounts available pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Idyllic rural retreat - Generous ferry discounts available?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Idyllic rural retreat - Generous ferry discounts available?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Idyllic rural retreat - Generous ferry discounts available?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Idyllic rural retreat - Generous ferry discounts available located?

Situated near the beach, this cottage is within 3 miles (5 km) of Blackgang Chine, Hoy Monument and Isle of Wight Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Dinosaur Expeditions Conservation and Palaeoart Centre is 2.9 mi (4.7 km) away.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 30 out of 30 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 30 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 30 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 30 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 30 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent short break

Extremely clean and beautifully presented. Peaceful location. Host very helpful and friendly.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

The Byre

The Byre is a lovely rural, comfortable cottage, with all home comforts. It was our second stay and again we loved it. It’s a lovely place to relax and unwind.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

IOW holiday.

We had an amazing trip to the IOW. The accommodation was fantastic, set in a beautiful location. The pre arrival information was really helpful, with additional information about places to eat, and to visit.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect vacation on the Isle of Wight

The Byre was the perfect place to relax and to explore the island. The house is very comfortable and clean. Rachel is a very nice host, who gave us a lot of good advices and helped wherever she could.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Highly recommended

Excellent accommodation, spotlessly clean, high quality furnishings and linen/towels. Much appreciated provisions. Great base to explore Isle of Wight.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent

We had a wonderful stay at The Byre, Rachel was absolutely amazing as well. The cottage was stunning and location was just so beautiful. We will definately return again.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Certainly the cleanest property we have stayed in, and all needs were provided for.I would not have problem recommending the cottage to friends. 10/10.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Ideal retreat

Perfect for holiday makers who seek: tranquility, style, fantastic views, top equipped kitchen, spacious bedrooms and supersized beds, cozy modern living area ... and an extremely friendly and generous host. We had very relaxing holidays and enjoyed every minute when coming home from our excursions and bike trips on the IOW. Great thanks to Rachel Heidrun and Robert
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Relaxed family stay

Second visit to the Byre. Just right for 2 couples. All you need is provided. Great view. Quiet but good base to explore. IOW, swimming on East coast and other attractions not far. Recommended for a relaxed stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect place!

The Byre is a beautiful property. It was the perfect place for a rural, quiet stay. Rachel and Mark were lovely hosts. We felt at home as soon as we walked into the Byre. It is really well equipped and everything was spotlessly clean. The weather wasn’t the best but having somewhere lovely and comfortable to stay made up for it. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Just beautiful

This property is exactly how it looks in the photo’s. Beautiful and peaceful inside and out, and spectacular views across the sea from the front. Our hosts were so helpful and they’d thought of everything to make our stay comfortable and relaxing. Highly recommended!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The simplest summary is that we want to move in!!Beautiful house (bigger than expected!), spotless, wonderful host, fab location (close to Blackgang Chine, Tapnell Farm, Mottistone and the annual Chale Show) and topped off with views across fields to the sea - perfect sundown views too!Smart TV, wifi, hairdryers and bedding all made everything easier, and the flowers/milk/pie/cream etc were a wonderful welcome surprise.Thank you so much for having us - we'll definitely be back!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Mr evans

Spot on
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent base

Rachel greeted us on arrival and showed us in. Exactly as stated on the web site. Clean, comfortable ( beds ) good showers. A lovely selection of welcome gifts. Fresh ground coffee & cafetière as well as pod machine. Lovely linen. The weather was mixed but the Byre always warm and welcoming on our return. Thank you
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely property, excellent hosts.

The property was beautiful, spotlessly clean, well maintained, with everything to make it home from home. Very well kitted out kitchen, large fluffy bath towels, super comfortable beds and bed linen, and a sweet little terrace which was a sun trap. Lovely views from several of the windows, and lots of privacy. Rachel was a great host, supplying us with lots of recommendations, and a fan for the bedroom when the mini heatwave made it uncomfortably warm. Quite possibly the best Vrbo (and other platform) self catering we’ve stayed in since embracing staycations in the last 15 years. Should we return to the IoW I wouldn’t hesitate to stay here again.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful

This is our second stay at The Byre after first visiting 2 years ago and we were not disappointed. The property is very well looked after by the host, is in excellent condition and was spotless on our arrival. The Byre is located in a beautiful part of the island with stunning views from the coastal path. Rachel is very helpful, providing a list of things that were provided in advance of our stay and also updating us on a few events that were running while we were there. We were sad not to see any red squirrels this time - we'll be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Brilliant well equipped base , with views

The property is simply wonderful. It is in a very peaceful location with views to the coast and easy access to what we think is the most scenic part of the island . It is very well equipped and the owner has put a lot of thought into the interior decor and furnishings .The property has a lot of Character and we were so happy we were able to secure our booking . Our stay was extremely comfortable and above all relaxing. It also has a secluded external seating area which we made use of to enjoy some exceptional weather. We would have no hesitation in returning to The Byre in the future it just ticks all the boxes for us. A big thank you . David & Kim
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Hidden Gem - Cozy Cottage IOW

This beautiful holiday place, artistically converted from a barn to cottage won't disappoint you. The 10/10 reviews here do not exaggerate either. This is a hidden away gem in the countryside of IOW facing the west coast. The serenity here is second to none yet at the same time it is not far from some of the greatest tourists hotspots. From the master bedroom you can enjoy seaviews. Sitting around the kitchen table you may watch the sunset. The place is beautifully decorated and very comfortable furnished. For added peace of mind there is even a small terrace where you can enjoy nature and the beautiful surroundings. The hostess thought of everything that makes a holiday stay pleasant. In the living room there are even board-games to play and plenty guides on how to explore the IOW. The Living room is tastefully decorated, The Beds are very comfortable, The kitchen is very well equipped and the bathrooms are spotless clean. What more can you ask for? a true home away from home. The hostess is welcoming nice and friendly Thank you for the wonderful hospitality! Fabian G and Kids
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property was just as described and more, the photos didn’t do it justice. The property was spotless and had everything we needed for a truly comfortable stay. From the sunset over the needles in the evening to the comfy beds and fluffy towels and the cheeky surprise in the fridge we couldn’t recommend this place enough. Rachel the host was really helpful and friendly and very quick to respond. A***
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had another lovely stay at the Byre. It was our third time here. We enjoy the peace and quiet of The Byre and the pretty views from the house and the small patio. The house is beautifully equipped, stylish but comfortable and always so clean. We always feel “at home”.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Reizvolles Cottage

Rachel ist eine sehr freundliche Gastgeberin, jederzeit bereit, den Gästen Wünsche zu erfüllen. Das Cottage ist liebevoll, modern und hochwertig ausgestattet, es ist blitzsauber und es fehlt an nichts. Wir haben uns sehr wohl gefühlt, herzlichen Dank.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful cottage in an amazing area.

Everything catered for, excellent stay. We will return.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Delightful week

The Byre is an excellent holiday footage, ideally suited for a couple. Very well outfitted and with an excellent owner/host, and a good base for exploring west Wight.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Comfortable, clean, relaxed style

Lovely week staying at The Byre. Everything you need is there, lovely views, red squirrels spotted nearby, great base to explore the Isle of Wight.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Home from home rural bolthole

A thoughtfully designed, tastefully decorated, immaculate property which was equipped with all home comforts. It's location is in the best part of the island (although nowhere is far away on the IOW). We literally stepped inside and had everything we needed to begin a week of relaxation.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
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