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On-site restaurant and bar with outdoor seating
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Wild Horse Retreat

Newport, Isle of Wight
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Sleeps 5
Bedrooms 3
Bathrooms 2
Change Fri
No Dogs
4 star
Downstairs bedroom
Downstairs bathroom
Complex of properties
Enclosed garden / patio
Increased accessibility
Internet access
Working farm
Pub nearby
Family friendly
Parking on site / nearby
Electric vehicle charging
Towels included
Travel cot available
Highchair available
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At a glance

  • A lovely period cottage for five set in a converted Victorian dairy barn in the countryside
  • Forms part of a riding school offering on site horse riding activities for the whole family
  • Just 2 miles from the centre of the island offering easy access to all the seaside towns and pretty villages
Property code: 90246

Located on the grounds of an equestrian school, this comfortable property offers cottage-style accommodation in a delightful rural setting. It’s in the middle of the island, around 2 miles from the principal town of Newport. With an on-site restaurant, a playground and farm animals – as well as horse riding – you’ll find plenty to keep you busy on the 50-acre site. The accommodation has room for up to five people over three bedrooms, so is well suited to a family, two couples or a group of friends.

You’ll approach this converted dairy barn through an archway leading to a courtyard, then enter into a small reception hall. This leads you to the open-plan living space, a cosy area with a corner sofa for lounging, a modern kitchen and a dining table and chairs. Look out for tasteful artwork on the walls, giving a flavour of the surrounding countryside. On summery evenings, dine outside in your private garden or spend some time in the communal outdoor space, which has seating. The site heats water using solar power and harvests rainwater for a lovely eco-friendly atmosphere.

Walkers and cyclists will be keen to explore the chalk downlands, heathlands and meadows of the Isle of Wight Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (3 miles). If you’ve got children in your party, a trip to Blackgang Chine theme park (10.5 miles) will likely be popular. The seaside resorts of Ryde (5 miles) and Sandown (7.5 miles) are great options for coastal days out. At Hamstead Heritage Coast, 6.5 miles to the northwest, you can discover an impressive landscape of low clay cliffs, salt marshes and mud flats.

  • 3 bedrooms – 1 single, 1 double with additional single day bed and 1 twin
  • 2 bathrooms – 1 down stairs wet room with shower and WC, and 1 bathroom with shower over bath and WC
  • Electric double oven and hob, fridge/freezer, dishwasher, and microwave
  • Washing machine in a shared facility within the courtyard
  • Travel cot, highchair and stairgate available on request
  • Smart TV in the lounge and master bedroom
  • Private garden area with outdoor furniture and BBQ
  • Private parking for 2 cars
  • On-site restaurant and bar
  • Shop 2 miles, pub 1 mile and beach 6 miles
  • Working horse riding farm – on-site activities available
  • On-site children's play area and surrounding paddocks with sheep, pigs and horses
  • Guests are welcome to bring along their own horses for the duration of their stay
  • Sleeps 5+1 (additional single day bed in double bedroom)
  • The garden is bordered by post and rail fencing and so is not childproof
  • Electric vehicle charging on site
  • Arrival: 16:00 onwards
  • Departure: before 10:00, unless otherwise stated in your arrival details
  • Sorry, no dogs allowed
  • There is an Accidental Damage Deposit of £250 when booking at this property, however this may be waived for £25. We’ll provide more details about this when booking your holiday.

Katie Jewell

This property is personally managed by Katie.

Reviews

From guests that have stayed at the property.

Based on 6 guest ratings

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Reviewed by Callum 29th September 2024

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Nice central location to explore the Isle of Wight! Had everything we needed to make our holiday a relaxed enjoyable one. Thank you.

Reviewed by Steve 23rd September 2024

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We had a lovely holiday. My daughter is in a wheelchair and needs lots of support. The layout of the accommodation and the equipment was very good for her. She also had a pony ride and she was delighted with that. Thanks for the stay.

Reviewed by Jackie 6th September 2024

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Positives: lovely central location, stayed in Wild Horse Retreat. Nice decor throughout, large kitchen and main bedroom. Nice corner garden to sit outside. Handrails on both sides of the stairs. Needed a perching stool for shower and owners quick to respond. Negatives: Main bed too firm, causing bad back. Settee in lounge small for number of peopleRead more staying. Road leading to car park unmade and large potholes to negotiate. Hide

Reviewed by Steven 12th August 2024

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Really enjoyed our stay and Louise was extremely helpful. Loved being on the farm and visiting all the animals daily. A couple of areas could do with updating due to the age but a lovely stay.

Reviewed by Sarah 4th August 2023

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We loved the cottage and took advantage of the horse riding. Very child friendly, everyone on-site was really helpful and very nice. Would definitely re-visit.

Reviewed by Marilyn 14th July 2023

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Poor maintenance ,such a shame. Reported broken toilets ,never fixed. Had to buy a fan as very warm and stuffy ,windows closed because of mosquito issue. Catches on bedroom doors broken . Smallest toaster I've ever seen. Wet room floor tiles broken . 2 frying pans did not work on induction hob. Plus side ,restaurant was very nice ,food good. On theRead more whole disappointing as these cottages are quite pricy . Maybe the owners are more interested in the horse riding business and not the holiday let' Hide

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