Romantic Cottages on the Isle of Wight

Reviews

What our customers say about their holidays

• Angela - Verified booking

  The owners were a delight very helpful and extremely friendly and leaving at the end of the holiday was like leaving very good friends.

  A country path almost on the doorstep was a delight to take the dogs on their very first walk of the day and their last one of the day. The location took a little time to get use to and found it was very central for all our needs. Now for the cottage a Lovely tranquil dwelling relaxing and peaceful . Everything you could wish for . Two loos were favourable and the shower was just awesome .Beds most comfortable and quite and the living room with a easy TV to work straight on to the channel was what we needed for the Wimbledon and world cup finals with a sporty hubby' no codes to fiddle with like other cottages we have been too I just enjoyed sunbathing on the patio watching the world go bye .It reminded me of holidays in 50's and 60's Forgot the kitchen this was well equipped with all mod cons . Just as the brochure says. We have at last found the perfect cottage to spend a quite week away Booking with Sykes in the past has not always what we had imagined but Sheepwash Barn was all and more Thank you Steve and Julie for very thing you have done to make this little cottage cosy even the bottle of wine and the cookies was a lovely touch thank you . Oh forgot to mention for any bird watchers the odd bird feeds at the window sill bird feeder which was most entertaining . The love birds Pigeons cuddle together at dusk on their perch at the end of the day If you're tempted go for it book it you will not be disappointed Yarmouth White Link ferry is the closes if you are searching for the nearest ferry to the cottage. If you go enjoy you will love it .

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• Chris - Verified booking

  OMG, wow by far the very best cottage we have stayed in.

  We really enjoyed staying within this chocolate box cottage. Exceeded our expectatations in fact the pictures look lovely but don't do it justice. A lovely warm welcome from the owners Steve and Julie, the wine, biscuits and milk were a lovely touch too. The cottage is very homely and comfortable and very well equipped. The location is absolutely perfect, freshwater a 10 minute walk and has everything you need from large supermarkets, a bakery, Chinese, Indian and two very good pubs. The Tennyson downs is a must to see Tennyson monument then on to the Needles. Oh and stop off at Warren farm for the best cream teas around. We couldn't get just how dog friendly this island is. They are welcome everywhere. To all thinking of booking this cottage "do it" you very lucky people and enjoy.

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• Susan - Verified booking

  Sheepwash Barn is a lovely and comfortable place to stay, we stayed here with our three Chihuahua's.

  The owners are very friendly and have three little Westies who made themselves known to our three Chihuahua's. Local facilities are a short walk away via a convienent path which runs from the left from the front of the cottage the path has dog bins at either ends so it is an ideal place for the early morning and late evening strolls! Local shops are just up the hill at the end of the path, a Co Op, a fish chip shop and the Vine public house, Sunday lunch at the Vine is very good, the pub is also dog friendly. This is the first time we have stayed at this side of the Island and we were not disappointed. Allow some extra time if you are going to the Central or South side of the Island as a few road closures around Ventnor prevent a straight route via Military Road.

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• Pauline - Verified booking

  I booked Sheepwash Barn for my Mum and 2 sisters, so they could be local to me for a weeks visit.

  They loved their stay in the cottage, which they said was charming, comfortable, well appointed and very clean. It's located in a pretty & quiet country road, but with good access to the village (only 10 minutes by foot) with it's local shops, chippy, cafes and pub. There is also a sports centre with swimming pool. Freshwater Bay is a 20 minute walk. Walks to Tennyson Downs start just over the road. If you don't want to drive there is a good local bus service. My family said Steve and Julie, the owners, were a lovely friendly couple. They settled my folks in, making sure they knew where everything was and resolved any issues straight away. My family will definitely be returning to Sheepwash Barn in the near future.

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• Annie - Verified booking

  The cottage was warm and welcoming, with everything there to make it feel like home.

  There was a welcome gift from the hosts which was lovely. There were dog blankets available for the sofas which our Emily used to sit with us on the comfy sofas. The shower was amazing and the bed although creaky was very comfortable. Outside, the secure courtyard was ideal for the dog to lay in the sun. The local area is perfect for exploring on foot with lots of footpaths to explore and many things just a short drive away. We did benefit from a visit to the friendly local pub in Freshwater before we were locked down due to COVID. However this took nothing away from us exploring the countryside and coastal bays. Can’t recommend enough and we definitely hope to return sometime soon.

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