Middle Lodge

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A stone manor with a steeply pitched roof, arched windows, and a well-maintained garden.
A modern kitchen with wooden flooring, stainless steel appliances, and white cabinetry.
A stone house with a traditional design, featuring a central bay window, a chimney, and a small porch with outdoor seating.
A dining table with a vase of flowers in the center.
A hotel room with a large bed, bedside tables, a mirror, and a window.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • The great outdoors
    Guests love the outdoor space here.
  • Barbecue grill
    A rare find - perfect for a relaxed, outdoor grilling experience.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to Ryde Beach

Popular amenities

  • Barbecue grill
  • Refrigerator
  • Washing machine
  • Fireplace
  • Garden
  • Non-smoking

Explore the area

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Ryde, Isle of Wight
  • Place, Appley Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Ryde Beach
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Isle Of Wight Coastal Footpath
    ‪15 min walk‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed

Bedroom 4

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Garden

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About the area

Ryde

Ryde is home to this chalet. Portsmouth Historic Dockyard and Isle of Wight Steam Railway are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Garlic Farm and Isle of Wight Zoo. Amazon World Zoo Park and Isle of Wight Donkey Sanctuary are also worth visiting.
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Ryde, Isle of Wight

What's nearby

  • Appley Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Ryde Beach - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Isle Of Wight Coastal Footpath - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Ryde Harbour - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Ryde Terminal - 18 min walk - 1.6 km

Getting around

  • Ryde St John's Road Station - 16 min walk
  • Southampton (SOU) - 99 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Tonys - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Simeon Arms - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪The Star Inn - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Dell Cafe - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪The Solent Inn - ‬13 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Middle Lodge pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Middle Lodge?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Middle Lodge?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Middle Lodge located?

Situated in Ryde, this chalet is within a 15-minute walk of Appley Beach, Ryde Beach and Isle Of Wight Coastal Footpath. Ryde Harbour and Ryde Terminal are also within 1 mile (2 km). Ryde St John's Road Station is 16 minutes by foot and Ryde Hoverport is 18 minutes.

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 18 out of 28 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 28 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 28 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 28 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 28 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We all liked the location of the house. But not easy to find first time. The home itself was ok. The stairs up and down could be challenging for older guest. We live in the usa and have king beds. The description on the web site states the beds are king size. We disagree with that. We would say the beds are queens. The kitchen is nice. Had everything you could need. Large enough living room. But the sitting was definitely not to our liking. Very low down. No head support. Us older ones found it very uncomfortable, so sit in the dinner room more. The garden is enclosed, so great for families. Park just outside. And the Manor inn is just a 10 minute walk through the park. Staff and food were very good. . The company looking after the home were excellent. Highly recommend them . Over all a lovely location
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Oct, 2026
Thank you for your review. We’re pleased you enjoyed the location, well-equipped kitchen, and enclosed garden. The stairs are a characteristic feature of this older property. We would also like to clarify that the bed sizes are correct according to UK sizing standards, as stated in the listing. Thank you for your kind words about our team. We hope to welcome you back to the Island in the future. The Island Holiday Company
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Vacation

The property was in an incredible location and catered to all of our needs during our trip.Would definitely go back and stay here again!
Stayed 6 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Jul, 2025
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We’re delighted to hear that the property’s location and amenities made your trip so enjoyable. It’s great to know it had everything you needed, and we’d love to welcome you back anytime!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Great Vacation

The property was in an incredible location and catered to all of our needs during our trip. Would definitely go back and stay here again! VRBO
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Feb, 2026
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We’re delighted to hear that the property’s location and amenities made your trip so enjoyable. It’s great to know it had everything you needed, and we’d love to welcome you back anytime!
From a partner site

8/10 Good

A week away with family

Great location with a rear garden gate which opens directly into Appley Park, which has a playground and runs down to the beach and sea. VRBO
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Feb, 2026
Thank you for your review! We're so glad you enjoyed the location and made the most of the garden gate access into Appley Park — it's such a lovely spot for families, with the playground and the beach just a short stroll away. We hope to welcome you back again soon!
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

A week away with family

Great location with a rear garden gate which opens directly into Appley Park, which has a playground and runs down to the beach and sea.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Jul, 2025
Thank you for your review! We're so glad you enjoyed the location and made the most of the garden gate access into Appley Park — it's such a lovely spot for families, with the playground and the beach just a short stroll away. We hope to welcome you back again soon!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Excellent place with everything you need for a relaxing stay

Well presented. Very good kitchen and garden as well as living room. Bedrooms all well presented.
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Feb, 2026
Thank you for your kind feedback! We’re really pleased to hear you enjoyed the kitchen, garden, and living spaces, and that the bedrooms met your expectations too. It’s great to know the property worked well for your stay — we’d love to welcome you back again!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Middle Lodge

Lovely property and location. The IOW is a wonderful place to get away with great views and beaches in addition to pubs and places to eat.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Amazing property perfect for family and friends trip

Great property, right next to the beach, with some great food options near by… would recommend for families and small groups. Customer service from the island holiday company was great as well. Very helpful
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Perfect location

This is a perfect location for the quiet end of ryde with a great beach. The management team were very quick to respond. The house has great features but is slightly damp and tired.
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Oct, 2024
Thank you very much for your review. We always appreciate feedback and have shared this with the owner. Kind regards The Island Holiday Company
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Perfect for an Appley Beach holiday

Middle Lodge is a perfect location for stunning Appley beach, being only a short walk along a lane. The kitchen was a well equipped, the house is generally comfortable, comfy beds and fluffy towels. The stairs are very steep and so this is for the nimble only!
From a partner site

8/10 Good

A lovely house in an excellent location

A lovely house in an excellent location with very little that could be done to improve it further - except perhaps remove the shutters downstairs which tend to make the rooms darker than they should be - but that is I suppose a matter of individual taste.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Absolutely beautiful house and garden, and such a relaxing experience

Absolutely beautiful house and garden, and such a relaxing experience. Could have easily spent the whole holiday just enjoying the house! Waking up to see the red squirrels frolicking in the trees outside the bedroom window was magical. Perfect location for easy access to beach and shops etc for those non-car drivers. The Island Holiday Company were a delight and super helpful too.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Beautiful lodge in the middle of a park , 1 minute walk to beach

Beautiful lodge in the middle of a park , 1 minute walk to beach. Overall very clean and very high class linen and towels. Felt very private and secluded. Gardens are very well maintained and spacious to relaxdine outside. Kitchen is large and very well equipped. Good selection of games / dvds and books. Lodge felt very spacious even with 8 people. We will definitely be returning.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Beautiful house

This house is an absolute gem and we really enjoyed our time here. The setting, location, car parking were perfect. Very quiet and short walk to the beach. The kitchen was well equipped. Let us know if this house is ever going on sale We traveled with my parents who are in their mid 70’s. The sofa furniture in the living room are not comfortable and to low for the elderly generation.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Perfect location for family gathering

This is our second stay in Middle Lodge. It’s perfect for our annual family get together. The property from the outside & the gardens have the wow factor and it has everything you need for a comfortable stay inside. Beds are very comfortable and linen is spotlessly clean. There’s plenty of room so groups can split off & do their own thing. The play room, puzzles, books & dvds are a great addition in case of bad weather. Location is fabulous, tucked away from the main road but walking distance to the beach & local shops. Would definitely recommend to anyone needing a larger property for a stay on the Island.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

September stay at Middle Lodge

We (two grandparents, daughter and son-in-law, six-month-old and almost-two-year-old, together with their lovely nanny) had a wonderful stay at Middle Lodge. We are cooks, and the kitchen was the best-equipped of our many rental accommodations over the past decade. Comfortable beds, generous fluffy towels, lovely sitting room and plenty of room to dine inside and out. It was a brief walk to the waterfront, town and municipal swimming pool, with plenty of small playgrounds. We also had a really great meal at Catch, a mere 5 minute from the Lodge. We would recommend it highly. It would have been good if we could have turned down the kitchen lights, since the options seemed to be either off or extremely bright.
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Oct, 2024
Thank you for your lovely review we are so pleased that you enjoyed your stay at Middle Lodge and we look forward to welcoming you back in the future.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

What a fabulous gem of a property

We stayed at Middle Lodge for a week. Two adults with a group of 17 year old boys. The proximity to the sandy beach of Ryde and the grass fields were important. The boys could do their own thing and walk into Ryde town for further entertainment. The house was so well done up, clean and welcoming. I would only make two very small comments - a) the downstairs loo button got stuck each time the loo was flushed and needed a good wiggle to stop the water running, and b) a chair in each bedroom to put clothes on would have been appreciated. We will definitely stay at this property again. We come every year to the IOW and this was the best property yet. Best wishes and thanks, Rosie
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Apr, 2024
Thank you so much for your 5 star review, and the feedback that we have taken on board and ahsred with the owner, We're really pleased you had a great time.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Great Getaway in Ryde

Middle Lodge is a great getaway for a group or large family. Its really lived up to the description in every way and was very well supplied with everything that you could need to have a great stay. It's cosy, clean, tucked away and exactly what we were looking for a late Autumn getaway. We stayed there with friends for 4 nights and loved the place so much that we changed our plans so that we stayed in 2 nights as it was so lovely. Although the weather wasn't our friend I can imagine it would be great in the Summer too with outdoor seating in the lovely gardens for 8-10. It's location at the edge of Appley park is a bonus too. The red Squirrel as your neighbor is an extra perk. As good was the Island Holiday Company who we booked it through. They were brilliant throughout the process and even sorted our Ferry for us. I know the property features on a number of sites but I would really recommend using this local company. The website is easy as is the communication with them.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Family Fun

We stayed at Middle Lodge 6adults 3 children last week for my significant birthday! The house enabled us to share making special memories. We had researched the house and although it didn’t tick all of our boxes the setting was amazing . Nestled at the edge of ancient woodland (red squirrels in abundance) . It enabled us to as families 2 adults +2 children in basement, another family on 1st floor plus us grandparents . The ground floor with living, dining and kitchen open plan enabled us to enjoy each others company without feeling anyone was missing out . Bedding and towels fabulous. The house is warm , inviting and has everything needed to have an enjoyable holiday . Very well resourced. Instructions on how to flush loo as it doesn’t always stop flushing and instructions re dishwasher which maybe isn’t fit for purpose. The new windows made it cosy and warm . Just a thought about upstairs front bedroom the window opens out the whole width and with bed so close to it a child could get onto the wide sills and fall through . I know there was unfinished work re windows so perhaps they hadn’t fitted the safety catches . Not sure about other upstair windows
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Few days of vacation

The Middle Lodge is a very nice and clean place to stay. Everything you need there. Is a palce to come back again.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Family holiday house

Pluses: great location, lovely garden, well equipped Minuses: damp and musty smelling bedrooms in basement. Silverfish in the bed!! Snug smelled dreadful. Upstairs shower either too hot or too cold. Problems with downstairs loo. Very steep stairs to basement rooms. Damp obvious in crumbling skirting boards. Sofa stylish but very uncomfortable. Could be a fabulous place if issues dealt with.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Great house in perfect location to enjoy the island

We went as a family holiday with 3 small children and our parents and had plenty of space for all. A high chair and travelcot provided made it much easier and the location right next to the park and beach was perfect for spending sunny afternoons down there. It seems to be a great location for exploring the island we did a few trips to local attractions and all were short journeys. Would definitely recommend staying easily walkable to Ryde and a short hop to Tesco for any essentials you might need.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

A week in April 2022

Middle Lodge is an ideal house for a family holiday, very near the lovely beach at Ryde and surrounded by a park and a lovely garden. We were 8, 6 adults and 2 children. It is well equipped and the beds are comfortable with good linen and towels. We had a problem with the shower in the upstairs bathroom to which the company responded very quickly. Unfortunately the part required to make it work didn't arrive in time for our stay so we only had one shower between us all. The owner made a concession to us for the loss of this facility. The bath takes quite a while to fill but we were on holiday so no great problem there. All in all it is a great base from which to explore the island.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great stay

Property was great - well equipped. Nice and clean, very comfortable rooms and beds! Great location - easy walking down to the beach front at Ryde and along to shops, amusements, restaurants. The Island Holiday Company were very helpful. Really enjoyed our stay
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely property in good location

Well-equipped comfortable property in a good location. Lovely garden, complete with red squirrels! Very close to the beach
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021
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