Guests say
Priory Barn receives glowing praise from guests for its immaculate presentation, peaceful setting, and welcoming hosts. Visitors consistently highlight the spotless cleanliness, well-equipped kitchen, and comfortable living spaces. The location is ideal for exploring the Isle of Wight, with scenic walks and attractions nearby. Many guests appreciated thoughtful touches from the hosts, such as welcome packs, though these are not guaranteed. The property is also noted as dog and child friendly, making it perfect for families. Overall, guests describe their stays as relaxing, enjoyable, and highly recommendable.
Cleanliness is repeatedly described as spotless, immaculate, and of a very high standard throughout the reviews. Guests consistently mention the property being exceptionally clean on arrival and during their stay.
The location is widely praised for its tranquillity, proximity to local walks, and easy access to attractions such as Yarmouth and the Needles. A single mention notes it can be a little hard to find, but this is outweighed by the overwhelmingly positive feedback.
Guests frequently comment on the comfort of the accommodation, including beds, living spaces, and the overall homely feel. The property is described as cosy, spacious, and ideal for families and pets. One guest mentioned difficulty with stairs, but this was a minor point among otherwise excellent feedback.
Facilities are highly rated, with guests noting the well-equipped kitchen, practical amenities, and thoughtful extras such as games for rainy days. The property is described as having everything needed for a comfortable stay and being well maintained.
Many guests mention receiving generous welcome packs and local treats, as well as the hosts' friendly and accommodating nature. While these thoughtful gestures are frequently highlighted, it should be noted that such gifts are not guaranteed for every stay.
About this property
This stylish property has open plan accommodation on the first floor and is just a mile from the sea and stunning Freshwater Bay.. 1 step to entrance.
Ground Floor:
Bedroom 1: Double (4ft 6in) Bed, Freeview TV
Bedroom 2: Double (4ft 6in) Bed, Day Bed Single (3ft) Bed, Freeview TV
Separate Toilet.
First Floor:
Open plan living space.
Living area: 32" Freeview TV, Sofa Bed (Double) (Flexible Sleeping Only)
Dining area.
Kitchen area: Electric Oven, Gas Hob, Combi Microwave/Oven/Grill, Fridge/Freezer, Dishwasher, Washing Machine
Bathroom: Bath, Cubicle Shower, Heated Towel Rail, Toilet.
Gas central heating, electricity, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included. Travel cot, highchair and stairgate available on request. Welcome pack. Patio and terrace with garden furniture. Lawned garden. Bike store. Electric car charging point (charges apply). Private parking for 2 cars. No smoking.. Located in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, Priory Barn is a detached property perfect for families. It boasts a spacious, modern, open plan living space overlooking the delightful surrounding grounds of the owner’s own residence, Priory Cottage, which is a period thatched stone cottage, originally owned by Lord Tennyson and features in the Tennyson Trail. It displays beautiful decorative tiles above its windows, and doors that were made by Lord Tennyson himself when he chose the property to house his beloved nanny. Priory Cottage has other famous connections, since Tennyson’s good friend G.F. Watts lived next door, and Montgomery’s map-maker is also known to have lived in the cottage.
This holiday cottage, Priory Barn, is dog friendly and is situated in the scenic village of Totland, where most of the surrounding land is owned by the National Trust, and the Tennyson Monument and Headon Warren (with its breathtaking views of The Needles) are nearby. Fantastic Totland Bay is just over a mile away, where you can find a restaurant, pub and café to try the locally sourced seafood, experience some of the finest sunsets or enjoy a stroll along to neighbouring Colwell Bay. There are spectacular views across the Solent to mainland England, with clear, calm waters and gently sloping sand and shingle, making it an ideal beach for swimming. For surfers and kite surfing enthusiasts, Compton Bay is nearby on the south coast and is just a short drive away.
One of the Isle of Wight’s best kept secrets, Compton, offers a 2-mile stretch of contrasting dark and golden sands, with rolling seas, and a stunning backdrop of multi-coloured sandstone cliffs. It’s also a great place to go fossil hunting, and you can book tours on the beach to see dinosaur footprints that are exposed at low tide. The island has become a hot spot for cycling enthusiasts, with a choice of routes suitable for all. If you are bringing your own bikes, there is secure storage facility on site.
Whether you want to explore or just unwind, this fantastic property offers everything you need for the perfect holiday. There are numerous attractions for all ages. The Needles landmark attraction is a must see, and is just a short distance away, with its chairlift, amusement park, boat rides, lighthouse and coloured sands of Alum Bay. Why not pay a visit to Queen Victoria’s favourite holiday residence, Osborne House and its gardens, or Blackgang Chine which is the oldest themed attraction in the UK? Ventnor Botanical Gardens, Tapnell Farm Park, Carisbrooke Castle or the world renowned sailing town of Cowes are other places to visit. Whatever you decide to do, the Isle of Wight has plenty to offer. Beach 1 mile. Shop, pub and restaurant 1 mile.
Free WiFi
The garden and grounds are shared with the owner. The sofa bed in the living room is for flexible sleeping arrangements only.
There is an electric car charging point, however guests are required to use the 'Rolec' app to activate the charging point, charges apply.
Suitable for up to 1 pet
Reviews (34)
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Confirmed Guest
We had a wonderful holiday and returned home very relaxed. Lorraine and Brian's Priory Barn is clean, homey and has everything needed. The garden is beautiful too, take a book and hang out on the swing in the sunshine. We saw picturesque sunsets from the top of the garden. Check out the guidance for walks, lovely walk on tennyson downs.
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Debbie Bradshaw
Perfect hosts, perfect location, prrfect accommodation. We had an absolutely fantastic, relaxing week, visited lots of the Isle and our hosts Loraine and Brian were amazing. Thank you for the welcome pack and for sharing the barn. 11/10
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Janet Parkinson
We had a wonderful stay and we definitely recommend to everyone. Everything was perfectly clean very well equipped an ideal location for visiting all the attractions on the other of White and even though the weather wasn’t great for us we had a lovely time.