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Upper Dolcoppice Farmhouse

Whitwell, near Ventnor, Isle of Wight
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Sleeps 9
Bedrooms 4
Bathrooms 3
Change Sat
Dogs welcome 5
5 star
Enclosed garden / patio
Open fire / wood burner
Internet access
Beach within easy reach
Luxury
Family friendly
Parking on site / nearby
Decorated for Christmas
Towels for hire
Travel cot available
Highchair available
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At a glance

  • Stunning and dog friendly farmhouse within 33 acres of land, a haven for wildlife
  • Located in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve with excellent walking and cycling routes from the doorstep
  • Easy access to the small sandy coves on the south west coast and larger sandy beaches of Shanklin, Sandown and Ventnor also nearby
Property code: IC161

Upper Dolcoppice is superbly situated in a small valley, surrounded by rolling South Wight countryside in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The farmhouse has one and a half acres of well-fenced garden and a further 33 acres of farmland. It is a haven for wildlife and buzzards can often be seen flying overhead. It is completely secluded and there are views from some of the upper rooms across fields to Godshill and its hilltop church. This is a wonderful walking and cycling area with private paths across the farm and links with a network of footpaths which extend to nearby St Catherine's Down, with its magnificent views and to the coast at Chale, Blackgang and Niton. There is easy access from the farmhouse to the dramatic south west coast of the island with its tranquil coves. The larger sandy beaches of Ventnor, Shanklin and Sandown are within a 15-minute drive.

This detached stone farmhouse has been furnished and equipped with care to provide attractive and comfortable accommodation of a high standard. It is double glazed and has under-floor central heating. The bedrooms and sitting room have fitted carpets, while other areas are an attractive combination of wooden and tiled floors. The rooms are spacious and light. On the ground floor there is a large double aspect sitting room furnished with sofas, armchairs, a wood burning stove and flat screen Smart television with Freeview/DVD; a double aspect dining room for more formal meals, with windows overlooking the garden; double glass doors lead from the living room to a superbly equipped kitchen with bespoke wooden units, granite work tops, a range style gas hob, electric oven, microwave, two dishwashers and two full height fridges and separate full height freezer; a breakfast area beside large glass windows and doors which open on to the terrace; a separate utility room with a washing machine, tumble dryer and sink; a cloakroom with WC. and basin; a large ante-room with coat cupboards and table.

Stairs lead up to four charming bedrooms. A dual aspect master bedroom with a VI Spring super-king size double bed and views across fields to Godshill; an en-suite bathroom with an bath, separate shower cubicle, basin and WC ,also a wardrobe cupboard; a second spacious dual aspect double bedroom with a king-size bed with en suite shower and WC; a light and spacious dual aspect twin room; a smaller twin room with full size beds which may be more suitable for children; a family bathroom with a bath, separate shower, basin and WC. A folding bed for an extra child or travel cot and high chair can be made available on request - please request at the time of booking. Central heating and electricity is without extra charge. WiFi internet can be provided.

The peaceful seclusion offered by the large garden and surrounding private farmland is one of the central features of the property. There is a protected terrace with garden furniture where meals can be enjoyed and a barbecue is provided. There is also a terrace at the front of the house with a table and chairs which catches the evening sun and is a delightful place to relax and admire the array of wildlife that visit  the garden including badgers, foxes, jackdaws and the resident owl in the barn which can be seen hunting in the fields. There is a true feeling of  escape when visiting this rural retreat. Within a five-minute drive is a farm shop at Chale which specialises in local products and has adjoining tea rooms. General stores, shops and public houses can be found in the nearby villages of Niton and Godshill. The larger supermarkets and a greater variety of shops are in the market town of Newport, a ten-minute drive away. Nearby places of interest include Carisbrooke Castle, Blackgang Chine Adventure Park, Appuldurcome, Brading Roman Villa and the National Trust gardens at Mottistone. The house is decorated for Christmas.

  • 4 bedrooms - 2 king size long beds and 2 twins, additional fold up bed available - please request at the time of booking
  • Within 33 acres of farmland
  • Boasts 1.5 acres of garden
  • Wood burning stove in lounge
  • 1 bathroom, 1 en-suite bathroom, 1 en-suite shower room, and 1 separate WC
  • Range style gas hob and electric oven, microwave, 2 fridges, freezer, and 2 dishwashers
  • Utility room with washing machine and tumble dryer
  • TV/DVD in lounge
  • Ultra fast fibre broadband
  • BBQ
  • Central heating and electric included
  • Towels for Hire
  • Sleeps 8+1
  • Please keep dogs downstairs
  • Enjoy Christmas at Upper Dolcoppice Farmhouse with festive decorations provided
  • This property will be decorated for Christmas
  • Arrival: 16:00 onwards
  • Departure: before 10:00, unless otherwise stated in your arrival details
  • 5 dogs allowed. Dogs are charged at £20 each per full or part week
  • There is an Accidental Damage Deposit of £350 when booking at this property, however this may be waived for £40. We’ll provide more details about this when booking your holiday.

Amy Hendriksen

This property is personally managed by Amy.

Reviews

From guests that have stayed at the property.

Based on 26 guest ratings

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Reviewed by Michael 7th June 2025

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A wonderful house in a secluded,peaceful location . Suitable for all the family and our dogs . Red squirrels ,fox and wild birds all around and a resident pair of crows and their babies in the owl box this year . Walk ways mowed into the wild meadows enable you to appreciate so many butterflies and wild flowers .A real gem and only 15 minutes driveRead more from the beautiful west coast beaches . Hide

Reviewed by Valerie 31st May 2025

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Reviewed by Micheal 24th May 2025

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Fantastic place, very comfortable, wildlife breathtaking to watch. Our three dogs loved it running around all over the place, would definitely book again

Reviewed by Susan 17th May 2025

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Fabulous place to spend a week. 35acres to wander around and plenty of wildlife to watch including red squirrels and owls of all varieties

Reviewed by Jane 3rd May 2025

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We had a fantastic holiday at Upper Dolcoppice Farmhouse. We were a group of 4 couples with 6 dogs between us. The farmhouse was spacious, comfortable and very well equipped. Two big fridges and a freezer plus 2 dishwashers were very useful. The grounds are amazing and it was lovely to see our dogs able to run around in a secure, well fenced area, Read moreespecially as one of them is an escape artist. We would definitely recommend the farmhouse as a great place to stay. Hide

Reviewed by Michaela 26th April 2025

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This house is stunning! It was immaculate, and everything has been thought about. Dog bowls, towels & treatseven food for the wildlife! This place delivered on every level. We dont begrudge paying for the towels as plenty are provided for the small fee, along with tea towels for the kitchen & everything else you need is catered for- you wont have tRead moreo take anything! There are tracks around the property for walks- all of which are beautifully maintained. Comfort & Seclusion at its best Hide

Reviewed by Rebecca 5th April 2025

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We have stayed at Upper Dolcoppice five times now and we love the house and its fantastic location. The house itself is very comfortable and well equipped but the highlight for us is the garden and surrounding countryside. If you enjoy peace and quiet and abundant wildlife, with stunning walks on your doorstep, this is the place for you.

Reviewed by Steve 31st March 2025

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Super away-from-it-all retreat with an opportunity to interact with the plentiful wildlife. Don't forget to take binoculars so that you can watch all the birds and red squirrels in close-up.

Reviewed by Michael 31st January 2025

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Fantastic house. Perfect for 6 of us and 5 dogs! The grounds were great. Secluded location but everything available within 1/2 hour drive (max!). IofW was surprising and lovely, except maybe a couple of the towns. Plenty of good restaurants/pubs too. Would like to go back and visit in the summer. 100% happy with our family get together.

Reviewed by Simon 9th November 2024

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We had a fabulous stay at Upper Dolcoppice Farmhouse. The location is great for a walking holiday giving the opportunity to take walks direct from the house or drive to any of the countless wonderful walks, sights and pubs which the Isle of Wight offers. The grounds are secure for dogs and it was also a real pleasure to spot the red squirrels, freqRead moreuently seen in the garden. The house is extremely comfortable and very well stocked and furnished and it offered plenty of room for our group of 6. Hide

Reviewed by Eunice 12th October 2024

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Beautiful inside and out with everything you need. We and our dogs loved it, acres of fields and woods to explore and so incredibly peaceful. Well be back

Reviewed by Sharon 5th October 2024

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The home is lovely and exactly as described. The garden is great for the dogs although our smallest escaped by the gate area. It's quite mean to charge extra for dogs as we know from experience that children make far more mess and damage than dogs. It would have been good if a dog crate had been provided as there is plenty of room. We were going toRead more return next year for 2 weeks but our negative experience with the owner when we left has put us off revisiting so we will fine somewhere else. Hide

Reviewed by Roy 14th September 2024

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Fantastic house in an idyllic location. We couldnt fault it and will definitely return.

Reviewed by Angela 17th August 2024

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Gorgeous, spacious, clean and comfortable house in a beautiful, peaceful setting ideal for a multi-generation holiday. Huge secure garden that was enjoyed by everybody, especially our dog, with plenty of room for playing boules and rounders, which we took with us. Added bonus of seeing the red squirrels dashing about. Easy to access the many attracRead moretions of the island and a delightful property to come back to at the end of the day. Would love to return one day. Hide

Reviewed by Peter 10th August 2024

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Reviewed by Karen 3rd August 2024

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Reviewed by Ricky 27th July 2024

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Reviewed by Peter 29th June 2024

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We were a party of 3 adults and 4 dogs. The safe and secure location was perfect for us not to have to worry about them running off. The fields around provided perfect walks in the morning/evening. The cottage itself is delightful. Very roomy and fitted out to an excellent standard. We appreciated the things like dog towels, and water/food bowls beRead moreing provided....next time we wont bring our own ! Feeding and viewing the red squirrels was a total delight. Hide

Reviewed by Michael 1st June 2024

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Upper Dolcoppice is a beautiful house in a wonderful setting , easy to get to the beaches and around the whole island . We particularly enjoyed walking the dogs around the 3 fields belonging to the property.Walkways have been mowed in the wildflower meadows and much wildlife is to be seem . We went with 4 dogs and the garden is completely secure anRead mored very large .We had a visit one afternoon from a young Tawny owl who sat on the grass looking into the kitchen . We will be booking again next year Hide

Reviewed by Sarah 11th May 2024

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This is an absolutely beautiful property in an excellent location to really get away from it all. There are lots of amazing walks near or from the property and the lay out is perfect for dogs with two big utility areas. The beds are comfy and there is lots of space for two families or one large one. The wildlife at the property is great - take binoRead moreculars! Hide

Reviewed by Kevin 27th April 2024

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The farmhouse was marvellous perfect family holiday Brilliant for dogs We will book again

Reviewed by Jenna 22nd December 2023

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Excellent house with great land for walking dogs. Well equipped kitchen and great for dogs.

Reviewed by Liza 14th October 2023

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The farm house, which was situated off road was beautiful within its own tranquil grounds. Very spacious, beautiful kitchen where all the family can enjoy the evening before setting in the lounge. The 2 main bedrooms with on-suit bathrooms were perfectly comfortable. There were a further 2 bedrooms (twin) with the bathroom adjacent to the other sidRead moree of the stair well. Separate utility room with utilities available. And a larger dinning room /library- very spacious, with the view of the garden. Hide

Reviewed by Susan 23rd September 2023

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Fabulous place so peaceful and great for the dogs with acres of ground to walk in. Definitely visit again

Reviewed by Hannah 12th August 2023

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Lovely, spacious cottage in a peaceful, rural location. We found it to be a great size for four adults, four children and two dogs. The rooms are good sizes. The children loved the garden and feeding the squirrels and birds. We found the location handy for exploring the whole island. It was a tad on the pricey side (for not having a luxury finish) Read morecompared to other places we have stayed, but otherwise would recommend. A very pleasant stay and we enjoyed visiting the Isle of Wight! Hide

Reviewed by Zoe 8th July 2023

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This is a fantastic holiday house. The location is incredible, rurally remote and stunning. The house is huge and comfortable. So light and airy with fab views from every window. I cannot wait to return.

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