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2 Guests
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1 Bedroom
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1 Bathroom
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Pets Yes
Features
- Electric vehicle charging
- Off road parking
- Ground floor accommodation
- Ground floor bedroom
- Garden / Patio
- Washing machine
- Broadband / WiFi
Reviews & Ratings
56 Customer Reviews
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"Lovely Cottage with great views in a lovely peaceful setting."
Comfortable and clean with everything you need. Very well situated to explore the whole Island. Jenny is a great host and provided a lovely welcome basket on arrival Would definitely recommend.
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"Amazing place to stay."
Fabulous facilities, lovely welcome hamper and efficient and friendly host. Nothing was too much trouble and when the water had to be turned off for an hour, we were given a large jug of ice filtered water. Couldn't have hoped for a better place to stay, best holiday cottage we've ever stayed in.
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"A lovely cottage in a beautiful part of the island - ideal if you want a peaceful countryside retreat."
The pretty cottage was very well equiped, very clean and comfortable with plenty of dedicated outdoor space for our dogs to run about. Jenny, the owner, was the perfect host and welcomed us with a basket of goodies. After spending our days exploring the island, it was great to come back to the cottage and relax on the patio with a glass of wine! If you are looking to stay on the Isle of Wight, particularly with doggies, I can highly recommend The Old Dairy.
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"Such a lovely property and in a beautiful location, all you need from a holiday cottage and so well equipped and thought out."
The owner who lives on sight couldn't have been kinder or more helpful which made it a really special holiday for us.
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"The Old Dairy is very well equipped accommodation in a quiet and peaceful rural location."
The host is friendly and helpful and made us feel very welcome. The garden is a lovely size allowing our Springer Spaniel to have a good run and there is ample parking space. There are many walks a short distance from the property and an abundance of wildlife to watch. This was our first visit to the Old Dairy and we found it extremely comfortable and a very relaxing place to be.
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"An amazing location ideal for walking."
Ruby our cockerpoo loves it there . Jenny was very friendly and helpful and gave us a lovely welcome basket of food.
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"Excellent place to stay, Jenny is so welcoming, the cottage has all you could ..."
Excellent place to stay, Jenny is so welcoming, the cottage has all you could wish for and more, we have 2 standard poodles plenty of room for them, looking at going back later in the year
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"This was a lovely cottage, central in the island so not far from everywhere we wanted to go."
The owner was very friendly and helpful, and we had a wonderful time, weather good even though end of October.
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"Really nice property in a great location, and Jenny was a great host."
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"My sister and I enjoyed our stay at the Old Dairy."
The cottage is situated in a beautiful area,so quiet and peaceful. The cottage was clean and comfortable and everything you might need was provided in the kitchen. The food basket provided by the owner was appreciated.Thank you
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"The cottage is first rate and in a lovely quiet position."
It is well placed for visiting anywhere on the island and a pleasant place to relax. The owner is very friendly and helpful.
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"We already shared our feedback with the owner."
The cottage was so lovely and everything was provided for us. It was in a wonderful location and was clean, tidy and a real home from home. We had a most enjoyable holiday and our two dogs were really happy with all the dog walks on our doorstep. A wonderful peaceful location.
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"We had a wonderful 2 weeks the cottage was very well appointed everything you need ."
Jenny was a lovely host , nothing too much trouble, a lovely essentials hamper with some luxury's !! The cottage is very central to most places on the island.
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"Wonderful location, very private but central to many visitor attractions."
excellent property well maintained,very spacious, clean and contained all facilities. Delightful owner, very helpful but respected your privacy. Would certainly return.
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"Beautiful location and grounds for a perfect holiday home."
All the facilities and mod cons needed to have a relaxing (or busy) break. Even. A welcome hamper - thanks for having us!
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"Best holiday yet very peaceful jenny was great and the welcome basket was ..."
Best holiday yet very peaceful jenny was great and the welcome basket was exceptional will return again highly reccomended
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"A beautiful home from home a very welcome basket of goodies on arrival, nothing ..."
A beautiful home from home a very welcome basket of goodies on arrival, nothing too much trouble and such a peaceful location lovely watching the red squirrels and central for everything
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"We found this dwelling a delight to stay in - comfortable, peaceful, and in a central position on the Island to visit anywhere!"
Thankyou!
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"Nothing to fault this cottage is perfectly situated in beautiful countryside but still easy to get around from ."
Very homely and with friendly onsite owner but the cottage is separate with own access. Great walks for dogs five minutes up a quiet lane with hardly any traffic as only leads to another farmhouse . The Isle of Wight is so dog friendly for visiting pubs and craft shops
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"We have been with Sykes for many years and this cottage is one of the best that we have stayed in."
It is comfortable, well-appointed and in a perfect position for looking around the Isle of Wight. Jenny gave us a very generous welcome basket and was helpful if needed.
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"Clean comfortable cottage."
Owner very obliging and welcoming. Lovely welcome pack and beautiful peaceful view from the property. Had a very enjoyable stay.
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"A lovely cottage, comfortable and well-equipped and a very welcoming, friendly owner."
Plenty of space for dogs to play and great walks from the door. Would happily re-vist.
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"My wife & i have just got back from The Old Dairy having just spent a week there."
Being central on the island made it easy to travel to any location within 30 minutes by car. If you want peace & quiet in the countryside this is the ideal place, if you like cycling there are plenty of cycle paths nearby & also alot of outside space for your dog as well. Thoroughly Recommended
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"Excellent holiday cottage, ideally situated to explore the island."
very comfortable, great for dog walking Welcome pack was a nice gesture Thoroughly recommended
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"We had a lovely relaxing stay at the Old Dairy."
Lovely property... fantastic location. Ideal for our 2 dogs. The local walks were stunning and so much wild life to see and we actually spotted a red squirrel.. Our plan was never to do the tourist thing and we stayed close to the cottage to chill and relax and we would have been a tad happier if the owner had provided more outdoor facilities such as a table and chairs for outdoor dining and a couple of comfy sun loungers to soak up the gorgeous weather we were lucky to have. Wifi was also a bit iffy for our needs. 2 small gripes but we would come again.
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"Excellent cottage in a stunning location."
Easy access to lovely walking routes and good for getting about in the car. Never been anywhere with such a lovely view from the property. Owner very friendly and helpful
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"Lovely cottage in very pleasant remote and quiet surroundings."
The host was very welcoming, friendly and helpful. Thoroughly enjoyed our stay.
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"Delightful location and very friendly owner on site ."
Might be nice to have a few more mementos of when it was a dairy? Any old photos or artifices?
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"Lovely location and roomy cottage."
Jenny the owner could not be more helpful. She kindly allowed me to top up the EV from the mains with a payment for electricity, and the car could be parked near the door.
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"This cottage is in a lovely location with lots of walks in the area."
Garden is excellent for doggies with plenty of room for them to play. Comfortable cottage with everything you need for your stay. Easy access to all tourist areas although did find some of the road signs confusing.
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"Another lovely stay at the Old Dairy."
Jenny, the owner, is lovely and so welcoming. Hope to be back again next year.
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"If you are looking for peace and quiet in beautiful countryside, than this cottage is ideal."
Plenty of dog walking nearby and yet only 20 minutes drive from all the major island attractions.
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"The location was perfect, out dog love chasing his ball in the larg garden."
Jenny our host was lovely and made us feel very welcomed. If you want a peaceful holiday with out the stress of modern life, you will find the Dairy the perfect place.
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"A very comfortable cottage in a great location, surrounded by lovely countryside in the centre of the island, so easy to reach all areas."
Jenny was very welcoming and helpful. The cottage was very dog-friendly, but perhaps worth noting that the lovely large garden is not dog secure - ours is addicted to pheasants and would have been off if not kept on a long leash.
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"We really enjoyed the peace and quiet at this property."
We were able to enjoy the remote setting and observe lots of wild life. The owner was very helpful at all times and we were pleased to meet her. Would not hesitate to recommend this lovely place.
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"Location was perfect for exploring the Isle of Wight and also the accommodation was great for both of us and the dog the only negative was that there were twin beds and not a double but that's a preference really and it had no impact on our break away."
... the location of the cottage was beautiful and the owner gave us some great walks to do too. Would recommend.
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"Lovely cottage in a beautiful setting."
The owner was very welcoming and available if needed. The cottage was very clean and comfortable and well equipped, and the welcome basket even had treats for our mini Dachshund. The whole island is very accessible from this setting, and we had a lovely time, walking on the beaches. Would definitely stay here again.
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"Lovely cottage."
Welcome pack of milk, bread and goodies. Ideal for us and our dogs. Thoroughly enjoyed our stay.
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"This was our second stay at The Old Dairy and I'm sure that it won't be our last."
The location is excellent for visiting all parts of the island, and Jenny cannot do enough for you. We were her first visitors after the lockdown and on our second day we realised that there was a fault with the oven, meaning that we were unable to use it. Even though it was a Sunday Jenny and her partner managed to source and fit a new oven in time for our dinner in the evening!
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"The cottage was very comfortable and very well equipped with practically everything you might need."
It was in a peaceful area of the island with plenty of walks for yourself or with a pet and not far to reach the coasts or facilities. The host was lovely, obviously very hard working and nothing was too much. We really enjoyed our stay and would recommend The Old Dairy cottage which had an expanse of lawn surrounding it and was attached to the owners premises but her property was behind the holiday cottage so it felt like a detached cottage but she was close by if needed. Thank you Jenny had a lovely time.
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"Our Host Jenny, she just left us to do how we would have done if we was in our house at home, which in our minds, was really comforting."
Can not thank her hospitality as more than Jenny being part of our family.
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"Very nice cottage in perfect, and I mean perfect!"
!! Quietest location ever stayed in Didn't realise there were so many stars in the sky without light pollution! Biggest noise was the croak of pheasants, loads moving around. Lovely owner for whom nothing was too much trouble Already booked a week for next Summer at ODC!
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"The cottage was exceptionally well equipped."
The Welcome basket was very welcome. The beds comfy, the sofa squishy, and the location so peaceful. After a day out and about, it felt like coming home. First rate in every way, and Jenny, the owner, is lovely too.
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"Seclusion, peace and quiet."
Helpful and genuinely friendly owner. Central location, nothing is very far away. Lots of things to do and see.
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"Pretty, peaceful cottage."
Perfect place for dogs! Very pleasant and helpful owner. Ideal location for touring at centre of island.
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"The Old Dairy was a fantastic base to visit the entire Island."
The owner could not do more for us and made us feel very welcome. We had a very relaxing and peaceful holiday and will definitely be returning.
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"Perfect location from which to explore the island, dog friendly, and Jenny is a charming host."
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"Jenny, the owner, was very welcoming and very friendly."
Loved the welcome pack, it was much appreciated. Very comfortable cottage, a real home from home with everything that you needed. Would highly recommend the Old Diary to anyone.
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"Peace and quiet, great place for walking the dogs, will be arranging another holiday soon."
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"Very nice cottage in marvellous location."
Ideal for lively dogs as there are lots of footpaths directly outside the cottage. We were lucky to be there on one of the hottest weeks of the year There is so much to see and do on the island we were out every day with the dog. Small niggles which are meant to be constructive - I would have expected a double bed but there were two singles; shower pressure was very low - a power-shower would have been welcome after a day’s walking, and WiFi only accessible in the sitting room (a cheap extender would fix that). None of these minor points would stop me returning nor highly recommending this property. The owner is a very nice and approachable lady - Thank you Jenny!
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"The owner Jenny Downer, went out of her way to make our stay the most comfortable and pleasuresable, oh and the most memorable stay we have ever had on the Isle of Wight, all the time we have been going on and off since 1984."
We shall be booking The Old Dairy again next year, once again I can not emphasise your part in this and the Owner of the cottage and to be honest, we will not stop anywhere else on the Island except The Old Dairy.
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"The lovely cottage and central location on the Island."
The peace and quiet.
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"Ideally set in the middle of the isle of Wight, but with the feeling of being in the middle of no where."
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"Lovely cottage, brilliant location, host was excellent very helpful, even provided a welcome hamper to ease our shopping woes!"
Our dogs loved it, walks all around straight from the front door. Would definately book again. Kelvin Hodges
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"Really lovely owners and the cottage was in a really nice and quiet location."
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"Lovely comfortable cottage in a beautiful, peaceful part of the island."
The whole island was in easy reach by car from this central location. We were glad of our satnav! We were lucky enough to have perfect weather.
Summary
- All ground floor
- One twin bedroom
- Bathroom walk in shower, basin and WC
- Kitchen
- Sitting room with dining area.
- Electric panel heaters
- Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge, washing machine, TV with FreeSat, CD/radio, WiFi, selection of games
- Fuel and power inc. in rent
- Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
- Off road parking for 3 cars
- Front gravelled seating area with furniture
- Two well-behaved pets welcome
- Sorry, no smoking
- Shop 2.5 miles, pub 3 miles
- Note: Adults only, no children or infants
- Note: There is a step up leading to the sitting room
- Please contact owner once your booking has been confirmed regarding ferry crossing. EV charging is available at this property.
The property
This converted old dairy is situated in the heart of the Isle of Wight, amongst stunning scenery on the outskirts of Gatcombe, just four miles from Newport.
This cosy cottage is ideal for a couples or friends, wanting to enjoy the delights of this beautiful island.
The accommodation is all set over the ground floor and features a well-equipped kitchen, a cosy twin bedroom with delightful views, and a sitting room with dining area.
Outside, there is a small seating area where you can sit back and relax whilst savouring the beautiful and tranquil surroundings.
The rural village of Gatcombe is a hub for country pursuits; enjoy challenging mountain biking rides or stunning walks on the downs, whilst a gentle stroll through the village will bring you to the wondrous 13th century St Olaves Church.
Newport, often regarded as the main town on the Isle of Wight is just four miles away and has a wide variety of amenities including shops, restaurants, bars and a multi-screen cinema.
For history lovers there is plenty on offer with Carisbrooke Castle, Newport Roman Villa and museums within a short distance of each other.
The Old Dairy is the perfect cottage from which to explore this wonderful island, at any time of the year.
Note: This property has a Good Housekeeping bond of £150.
About the location
GATCOMBE
Newport 4 miles; Cowes 9 miles; Ryde 10 miles; Yarmouth 12 miles.
The small rural hamlet of Gatcombe is set within an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, located centrally to the Isle of Wight. Gatcombe is a wonderful area for all countryside pursuits, with stunning bridleways for horse riding, mountain biking and walking. Gatcombe is the perfect base for exploring the island, as nowhere is more than 30 minutes’ away by car, due to it’s central location. A walk through the village will take you to a 13th century building; St Olave’s Church. It is one of the island’s oldest churches and was originally built for the Lord of Gatcombe House. For the adventurer, try exploring all the breath-taking challenges the adjacent Downs have to offer. Carisbrooke Castle can be found at the end of the Shepherd’s Trail, a great track for keen walkers which offers outstanding views of the island, reaching as far as the Dorset coastline and Hampshire. A wonderful holiday destination for friends and family to enjoy the delights of the Isle of Wight.
Note: Adults only, no children or infants.
Owner can offer certain discounts on Red Funnel and Witelink Ferries, to be arranged directly with owner post booking.