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Luxury 5* Gold & ROSE Award self-catering converted barn, idyllic rural setting

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Luxury 5* Gold & ROSE Award self-catering converted barn, idyllic rural setting provides amenities like a garden and laundry facilities. Stay connected with in-room WiFi.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Outdoor Space
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill

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About this property

Luxury 5* Gold & ROSE Award self-catering converted barn, idyllic rural setting

  • *** Wightlink Generous Discounts Offered ***
    *** VisitEngland ROSE Award winner 2023 ***

    The ROSE (Recognition of Service Excellence) Award celebrates and champions the accommodation businesses across England who go above and beyond to provide excellent customer service, irrespective of their star rating or type of accommodation. Only 100 awards given yearly.

    Dairy Barn is a luxury 5* Gold Award 3-bedroom barn conversion in an idyllic rural setting within an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (ANOB). A perfect place to get away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life and enjoy the surrounding beauty of St Martin's Down, South Down and Wroxall Down and their associated flora and fauna.

    Dairy Barn was built in the 1800s of traditional stone as a dairy parlour but was tastefully converted to a holiday unit in 2005 and since when it has been maintained to a very high standard. With a fully equipped kitchen, sunny lounge, separate dining room and 3 en-suite bedrooms all with King size beds on the first floor, it has everything you will possibly need to relax and enjoy your stay in comfort.

    Dairy Barn is located on a 950-acre Aberdeen Angus working farm well known for its conservation both nationally and internationally. Miles of public rights of way criss-cross the all-grassland farm or within a few yards of the property from which you can explore the local countryside on foot or by bike and enjoy the magnificent landscapes the Island has to offer.

    Although "hidden away" in such an idyllic and rural location, it is only a short drive away from the popular seaside resorts of Ventnor, Shanklin and Sandown and the many other attractions the Island has to offer.

    THE PROPERTY IS ON A WORKING FARM, SO UNFORTUNATELY WE ARE UNABLE ACCEPT CHILDREN UNDER 12 (except babes in arms). It is also not suitable for wheelchair users or people with mobility issues as the bedrooms are all located on the first floor via a stair case with no lift. Please contact our Property Manager, Sally Richards, for further details, or to request a copy of our Access Statement.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Separate dining area
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In a village
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Theme park nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit

General

  • Garden
  • Property does not allow children

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Gather used towels
Remove personal items
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Rules

No children under 12 years as on a working farm but babes in arms will be accepted. Please contact Property Manager for further details.

Pets

Pets not allowed
Note from host: Guide dogs are permitted

Children and extra beds

This property does not allow children
Note from host: No children under 12 (except babes in arms)

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
A car is required for transportation to and from this property

About the area

Located in Ventnor, this vacation home is in a rural area and near theme parks. Appuldurcombe House and Shanklin Old Village are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Isle of Wight Owl and Falconry Centre and Isle of Wight Donkey Sanctuary. Oceanblue Sea Charters and Amazon World Zoo Park are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with sailing and fishing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and ecotours. Visit our Ventnor travel guide
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Wroxall, Isle of Wight

What's nearby

  • A sunset over the ocean with a kite surfer and a distant coastline.
    Isle of Wight Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty
    1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • A beach with a wooden walkway, pebbles, and a distant cliff.
    Shanklin Beach
    14 min drive - 9.1 km
  • Ventnor Downs
    12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Ventnor Park
    8 min drive - 5.7 km
  • Ventnor Heritage Museum
    9 min drive - 6.3 km

Getting around

  • Shanklin Station
    8 min drive
  • Southampton (SOU)
    113 min drive

Restaurants

  • The Spyglass Inn
    6 min drive
  • King Harry's Bar
    7 min drive
  • Cantina
    6 min drive
  • The Blenheim
    5 min drive
  • The Seapot
    6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Luxury 5* Gold & ROSE Award self-catering converted barn, idyllic rural setting pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Luxury 5* Gold & ROSE Award self-catering converted barn, idyllic rural setting?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Luxury 5* Gold & ROSE Award self-catering converted barn, idyllic rural setting?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Luxury 5* Gold & ROSE Award self-catering converted barn, idyllic rural setting located?

Situated in a rural location, this vacation home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Ventnor Downs and Isle of Wight Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Isle of Wight Donkey Sanctuary and Appuldurcombe House are also within 2 mi (3 km).

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Luxury 5* Gold & ROSE Award self-catering converted barn, idyllic rural setting Reviews

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Location

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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Sally the property manager was so helpful. The property was lovely and clean. We stayed for 4 weeks and it was wonderful. A peaceful and quiet get away with some amazing cycle tracks locally and across the island. We will be visiting again.
Stayed 28 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The Dairy Barn is a beautiful large property set in an idyllic location but within easy reach of local amenities and attractions by car. Our group consisted of 6 adults and the 3 en-suite bedrooms were ideal. The kitchen is large and very well equipped and there was plenty of seating in all rooms, including the very comfortable lounge. Plenty of parking for 3 cars and room to store our bikes. Would thoroughly recommend. Sally was very helpful and on-hand should we need anything.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Superb

One of the best properties I have stayed in. Very well equipped, Sally was very good at communicating and property was quiet but very well placed to go places.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect property

Dairy Barn lived up to all the good reviews. Very comfortable with every possible thing you could need. It's in a great corner of the Island too, with superb walking from the door but lots of other attractions in easy reach. Very peaceful, and we will certainly hope to return.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Blissful stay in quiet luxury

Beautiful house just south of Wroxall village on a farm. The house is really comfortable and spacious, with room to relax, spotless living areas, bedrooms and bayhrooms, and a fabulous well equipped kitchen. We were welcomed by a hamper of local produce, which was much appreciated, and we found everything one could want in the houseto make our stay a success. Locally we were close to Ventnor, and the road south around the coast which was very scenic. We visited the Garlic farm, vineyard, and Quarr Abbeyas well as the Needles area, although the weather was too stormy to enjoy it properly! The grassy area opposite the house looks perfect for hot days, and the courtyard outside was also great for informal lunch or drinks. Sally and co. have made us very welcome. We loved staying at the Dairy barn, and would highly recommend it.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic stay.

Stayed 10 fabulous nights,everything there we needed and more,would highly recommend.
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This property has everything you could possibly want for a peaceful, tranquil holiday
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A real home from home

This is a lovely house, very well equipped and comfortable. A great location to explore the whole Island. We really enjoyed our stay, and would highly recommend this property
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

our stay Janet & Gerry

very clean house, property manager very helpful, well maintained spacious house.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful spacious property in quiet location

6 of us (3 couples) stayed at Dairy Barn for the Isle of Wight festival. The house was lovely and exactly as advertised. Well equipped throughout, we were very appreciative of the welcome goodies and Sally's excellent communication before and during our stay. We would definitely stay again and would highly recommend to others.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely well appointed house with generous welcome hamper filled with local foods and drink. Soaps and shampoos etc in the bathrooms and cloakroom. Lots to see and do in the local area and our host was superb, communicating well and greeting us the first evening to show us the ropes. A wonderful stay in all respects.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Dairy Barn 10 out of 10.

Yet again another wonderful stay at the Dairy Barn,very clean and everything you need,our host Sally was extremely helpful and very welcoming.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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Simply the best

Can only describe as faultless and with generosity from owner not previously experienced.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fabulous property

This large, comfortable house has everything you need. Sally the property manager gave us a warm welcome and was at hand if we had any questions. The weather was very mixed during our stay but there is so much to see and do close at hand. We would thoroughly recommend staying here.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2019
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A wonderful breath of fresh country air

A lovely, comfy Barn nestling in beautiful countryside, which at the tome of our visit was a mass of daffodils and primroses. Complete with real Easter bunnies in the spacious adjacent garden. Perfect for an Easter egg hunt. Thanks once again to the DairyBarn
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2023
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10/10 Excellent

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Luxury house

A beautiful,spacious and very well equipped house . Sally was very helpful during the booking process and left a delicious basket of treats. Many thanks.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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Luxuriously equipped Barn conversion in Wroxall

We had a brilliant week staying at the Dairy Barn, which was gorgeous in every way; with a selection of yummies and drinks as a welcome treat and a fully equipped kitchen where we self catered all week. We used the Barn as a base for exploring this corner of the island on foot and further afield by car. The farm hand showed two of our group around the farm and met some of the cows, which they absolutely loved. It was a brilliant Dairy Barn for a fabulous week.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great week at the Dairy Barn

Thanks for a delightful stay. The Dairy Barn is in a lovely location, beneath Wroxall Down. The property is spacious and very well equipped. Sally the property manager was very helpful. The property is in a very quiet rural location, but is still convenient for Ventnor and everywhere on the island. There are good walks on the Downs starting from the house. Ross, the farm manager, took us for a very interesting tour around the farm where we admired the herd of Aberdeen Angus cattle. And the weather was warm and sunny.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

The Dairy Barn

I wish we could have stayed longer. Three days was not enough. The Dairy Barn was just amazing. Comfortable, close to areas we wanted to explore and so peaceful. We had evening and morning birdsong to lull us to sleep and to wake. There were wonderful paths to follow and explore, beautiful sunsets from the top of the pasture. Sally and Michael were so kind, leaving a perfect welcome basket. If I could give 10 stars I would. We hope to be back to the Isle of Wight and we will definitely stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
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10/10 Excellent

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Perfect hideaway with everything thought of

Perfect spot to spend a few days in wonderful peace and quiet. Everything you could ever need has been thought of even down to torches at the bedside (it is a rural farm after all) Quality fixtures and furnishings throughout with the kitchen a particular call out. A welcome pack greets you at the door with Sally and Ross on hand for any help you might need.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
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10/10 Excellent

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Great stay

From booking this property to booking out it was amazing in all aspects.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022
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10/10 Excellent

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Exceptional

Every aspect of our stay was exceptional
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022
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10/10 Excellent

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Another lovely break at the Dairy Barn

A lovely, relaxing stay in beautiful surroundings. The Dairy Barn is well equipped and makes a comfy home from home.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2021
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Dairy Barn, Wroxall IOW.

We had an excellent stay, the house is beautiful and in a very peaceful location. I cannot think how this holiday home could be any better, we loved our week here and wanted for nothing. The house is finished to a very high standard and has everything you will need for an amazing stay. Enjoy!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2021
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Just perfect

Our x2 17 year olds and 13 yr old gave this holiday the thumbs up - they are harsh critics! Everyone who facilitated our stay made it very straightforward - booking/setting up the cottage for our family, dropping into say hi on arrival, available if required - thanks Sally. Friendly introduction and chat with owners - thanks. Great neighbours with an interest in showing us over the farm - thanks both at the Hay Loft. Quiet but not isolated. Private, spacious, and well equip with quality products (not tired or rent weary). Close to all activities/beaches. A real delight. You really won’t be disappointed if you settle on dairy barn for your stay. Enjoy.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021