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View towards this pleasing barn conversion
A very warm welcome awaits you
A cosy lounge area with feature windows and ceiling beam
Beautiful countryside views towards the downs
Enjoy home cooked meals together
Light and clean kitchen overlooking the fields
Get a good night's rest in the ground floor double bedroom
Modern ground floor bathroom with large walk in shower and a bath
The characterful twin bedroom can also be found on the ground floor
The charming first floor bedroom
This mirror resides perfectly on the first floor landing
An ideal space for a peaceful soak in the bath
Enjoy al-fresco meals out on the patio
The enclosed garden with uninterrupted rural views
1 / 14  View towards this pleasing barn conversion
2 / 14  A very warm welcome awaits you
3 / 14  A cosy lounge area with feature windows and ceiling beam
4 / 14  Beautiful countryside views towards the downs
5 / 14  Enjoy home cooked meals together
6 / 14  Light and clean kitchen overlooking the fields
7 / 14  Get a good night's rest in the ground floor double bedroom
8 / 14  Modern ground floor bathroom with large walk in shower and a bath
9 / 14  The characterful twin bedroom can also be found on the ground floor
10 / 14  The charming first floor bedroom
11 / 14  This mirror resides perfectly on the first floor landing
12 / 14  An ideal space for a peaceful soak in the bath
13 / 14  Enjoy al-fresco meals out on the patio
14 / 14  The enclosed garden with uninterrupted rural views

Squire Thatchers Barn

Newchurch, Isle of Wight
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Sleeps 6
Bedrooms 3
Bathrooms 2
Change Fri
Dogs welcome 2
4 star
Downstairs bedroom
Downstairs bathroom
Complex of properties
Enclosed garden / patio
Internet access
Working farm
Pub nearby
Beach within easy reach
Family friendly
Parking on site / nearby
Towels included
Travel cot available
Highchair available
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At a glance

  • This pretty stone-built cottage is ideally located off the beaten track and in beautiful surroundings on an idyllic working farm
  • Enjoy glorious walks through the countryside and to nearby Newchurch and the downs
  • Perfect for sightseers and families, just a short drive from the sandy beaches of Shanklin, Sandown and Ventnor

 

Property code: IC124

You can enjoy delightful walks directly from the cottage with footpaths joining the picturesque Bembridge Trail over the downs. The lovely rural village of Newchurch, which has a beautiful church and a good public house The Pointer Inn for meals, is walking distance from the cottage. Borthwood Copse, a great place for seeing red squirrels, is nearby, as is the beautiful Alverstone Mead Nature Reserve. A short drive will take you to the glorious sandy beaches of Sandown and Shanklin. Other beaches can be found at Seaview, St Helens, Bembridge, Ryde (Appley Beach) and Whitecliff. Places to visit include Harvey Browns farm shop, café and restaurant, Amazon World Zoo Park, The Garlic Farm, The Roman Villa and Carisbrooke Castle, or you can take a trip on the steam railway from Havenstreet.

This lovely Grade II listed cottage has been lovingly converted from an 18th century barn. The lounge is light and spacious with comfortable seating, TV/DVD/Video and a hi-fi system, an ideal space in which to unwind. You will also find a small dining area with a view of the downs. Heading into the adjacent kitchen you will find it fully equipped with an electric oven and hob, microwave, dishwasher and fridge/freezer. A washing machine and tumble dryer are also provided. Exploring the ground floor further you will find two of the cottage’s three cosy bedrooms, a double room and a twin room. There is also a bathroom complete with a bath, separate shower and WC. A small spiral staircase leads up to an additional attractive double bedroom with an en-suite bathroom complete with WC. There are internal steps between the kitchen and hall and between the dining area and the sitting room.

At the rear of the cottage there is a lovely, small fenced garden with wonderful open views across the fields to Arreton and Mersley Downs. You can relax on the attractive terrace which has garden furniture, a lawn and a BBQ area. A BBQ can be made available free of charge on request in advance. This pretty cottage is situated on a 12 acre farm with horses, surrounded by beautiful open countryside, and the cottage also overlooks a large open grassy courtyard which is often visited by ducks. Stables are on two sides of the courtyard, and an 18th century threshing barn and farmhouse are on the other side. Two cars can be parked at the rear of the cottage. Please note, access to the cottage is along a bridleway and private lane (mostly tarmac, with a central concreted section which is a little bumpy in places). Access to the cottage car park is via a short section of unmade bumpy track. Alternative parking, close by, is available on request from the owner. Access to the cottage car park is via a short section of unmade bumpy track. Alternative parking, close by, is available on request from the owner.

  • 3 bedrooms – 2 double, 1 twin
  • 1 bathroom with bath, separate shower and WC
  • 1 en-suite bathroom with WC
  • Electric oven and hob, microwave, dishwasher and fridge/freezer
  • Washing machine and tumble dryer also provided
  • TV/DVD/Video and hi-fi system in lounge
  • Garden terrace with furniture
  • BBQ available free of charge on request in advance
  • Parking for 2 cars
  • Set on a working farm
  • Towels included
  • Wi-Fi included
  • Electric heating
  • Sandown 4 miles, Shanklin 3 miles
  • A small spiral staircase leads to the first floor
  • Small dining area 
  • Access to the cottage is along a bridleway and private lane which is bumpy in places
  • Larger groups may wish to book alongside Paper Barn Cottage and Stable Barn - Newchurch
  • Please note that bookings and short break bookings must start from a Friday
  • Arrival: 16:00 onwards
  • Departure: before 10:00, unless otherwise stated in your arrival details
  • 2 dogs allowed. Dogs are charged at £20 each per full or part week
  • There is an Accidental Damage Deposit of £250 when booking at this property, however this may be waived for £30. 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 32 guest ratings

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Reviewed by Jackie 26th October 2024

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The cottage was lovely and clean and had everything we needed

Reviewed by Jane 20th September 2024

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Well equipped cottage, with lovely views. Very friendly owner. Very dog friendly, with fully enclosed garden and lovely walks on your doorstep. Good quality bedding and very comfortable beds. Well equipped kitchen, and plenty of extra radiators in each room if more heating required. We enjoyed our stay and would love to come back.

Reviewed by Kerry 13th September 2024

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We chose the cottage because it said it was on a working farm and only a short walk to a pub. It is NOT a working farm and we were not allowed to walk around the property other than the cottage garden and track to/from cottage. There is a pub nearby but the road to it has no street lights OR pavement, so didnt feel safe enough to walk to it any eveRead morening through our stay. Hide

Reviewed by Jackie 6th September 2024

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While the cottage was lovely the driveway is very poor. This needs looking into urgently - we had to get extra parking elsewhere as one of the cars is low so would have seriously damaged underneath. Thank you.

Reviewed by Nigel 30th August 2024

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Great cottage lovely location with walks all around Enclosed garden great for dogs

Reviewed by Andre 21st June 2024

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Would have given 10 stars for location :)

Reviewed by Leonie 14th June 2024

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Reviewed by Lyn 7th June 2024

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Reviewed by Sally 10th May 2024

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Lovely comfortable accommodation set in a peaceful location overlooking glorious countryside views, yet conveniently just a five minute drive from the nearest supermarket.

Reviewed by James 29th March 2024

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Really nice much needed getaway for us. House was clean and in a beautiful location. Great trip and would stay again

Reviewed by Susan 22nd March 2024

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Great visit, attentive hosts, Kev was very accommodating, Cottage very well set up, we appreciated the porch area to dry off the dog and the washing machine and tumble dryer, it was a wet week! Cosy, well equipped and very snug after blustery walks, weve recommended to family!

Reviewed by Janice 15th March 2024

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Reviewed by Claire 9th February 2024

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Lovely peaceful setting with beautiful views. Great location to explore the whole island.

Reviewed by Kelly 29th December 2023

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Lovely well equipped cottage some lovely walks for the dogs and perfect location for exploring. Very peaceful

Reviewed by Kim 13th October 2023

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Great location, very quiet, seems very rural but close to all amenities and for sight seeing throughout the island. Cottage is well equipped and as described.

Reviewed by Kevin 6th October 2023

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The cottage was extremely comfortable, with plenty of room, in all areas. Lovely and quiet, with nice views. The owner was extremely helpful, the only problem we had, was a faulty smoke alarm, which he sorted out within 5 minutes.

Reviewed by Francis 29th September 2023

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Excellent position on the island with easy access to all facilities.

Reviewed by Sarah 15th September 2023

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Reviewed by Irene 8th September 2023

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Lovely cottage in rural location

Reviewed by Jill 25th August 2023

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Lovely place to stay, directions to the property very good. It is in a very rural position, which we really liked but may not be for everyone. The last few yards of the lane is unmade & very bumpy , take care. There is alternative parking available on request. The cottage is very well equipped. There is a Morissons store about 2.5 miles away, plentRead morey of other stores nearby too. Hide

Reviewed by Graham 11th August 2023

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Well equipped cottage with three bedrooms. The upstairs bedroom and bathroom are accessed by a narrow spiral staircase which would be impossible for guests with mobility issues. Also headroom is limited by the slope of the roof. Downstairs are a double and a twin bedroom and a spacious family bathroom with superb walk in shower. The kitchen is wellRead more equipped and leads to a small dining area (not big enough for six) and a comfortable lounge. Steps in a number of locations are trip hazards. Hide

Reviewed by Toni 14th July 2023

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Very nice cottage, but with minor things wrong, no safety tape on any steps, my 90 year old dad with limited sight fell down the step in the dining room, bushes down the lane need trimming as scratched our car, asked for a second key, which never appeared, needs 6 comfortable chairs not 5

Reviewed by Pam 16th June 2023

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Reviewed by Ian 9th June 2023

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An excellent central location for exploring IoW in a converted courtyard barn by a delightful former farmhouse

Reviewed by Leslie 2nd June 2023

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Description should include step down into the kitchen

Reviewed by Nancy 26th May 2023

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Reviewed by Jackie 19th May 2023

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Reviewed by Amie 8th May 2023

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Lovely location surrounded by beautiful views - good location as isn't far away from a pub and nice country walks. - Close to nearby villages too so not from from Shanklin / Sandown which was ideal

Reviewed by Patricia 28th April 2023

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Loved this cottage clean great location well equipped hopefully will return soon

Reviewed by Sara - Jane 21st April 2023

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Reviewed by Paul 12th March 2023

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Excellent property and facilities, very helpful and welcoming, people, very clean and had all the amenities required

Reviewed by Kelly 22nd December 2022

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We had a really lovely stay here over Christmas, the cottage was very warm and cozy and they even put up a little Christmas tree for us a lovely touch. It has everything you need and more very well equipped, it does supply towels but only small so if you like a nice big bath sheet take your own the downstairs bath is lovely and big. The views are oRead moreutstanding and some lovely walks for the dogs if you follow the trail brings you out at The Pointers pub so you can reward yourselves for your efforts Hide

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View towards this pleasing barn conversion
A very warm welcome awaits you
A cosy lounge area with feature windows and ceiling beam
Beautiful countryside views towards the downs
Enjoy home cooked meals together
Light and clean kitchen overlooking the fields
Get a good night's rest in the ground floor double bedroom
Modern ground floor bathroom with large walk in shower and a bath
The characterful twin bedroom can also be found on the ground floor
The charming first floor bedroom
This mirror resides perfectly on the first floor landing
Show 2 moreAn ideal space for a peaceful soak in the bath

Location

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2 more properties at this location

Paper Barn

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Stable Barn - Newchurch

Sleeps: 4 | Bedrooms: 2

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To arrange group bookings across one or more of these properties, call our team to check availability and book.

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