[See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # The Granary at French Mill: charming cottage set in extensive garden with stream Cottage in Ventnor with kitchen and patio ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34050000/34043200/34043131/2f453eae.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34050000/34043200/34043131/09a1b9c2.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34050000/34043200/34043131/55c22991.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34050000/34043200/34043131/658eecda.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34050000/34043200/34043131/5b6bb848.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Nestled in a 2.5-acre tranquil garden with a babbling stream, the Granary offers an enchanting escape from the ordinary. With its charming open-plan apartment and vintage gypsy caravan, this converted coach house is perfect for families and pets who will love exploring the sunny garden, tree swing, trampoline and outdoor furniture. 9.0 Wonderful ### Entire home 1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4 ## Popular amenities - - - Washer - Kitchen - Outdoor space - Free WiFi ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### The Granary at French Mill: charming cottage set in extensive garden with stream A stone built converted coach house and granary serving the ancient watermill which operated on this site from Saxon times until the 1950s. The current buildings date from the 17th century. The present owners have converted the Granary into a charming open plan apartment with a separate bathroom (with shower). There is a well equipped kitchen/dining area and a bedroom area (which can be curtained off) with two single beds and two pull-out beds for occasional use. In addition we have stationed a charming vintage gypsy caravan on the lawn outside, which has two single beds and will be in use from April through to the end of September. Set in a tranquil garden of 2.5 acres with a babbling stream, tree swing, trampoline, well kept lawns and outdoor furniture, the property lies on an intersection of well used footpaths and is just a few minutes' walk across the fields from the delightful Isle of Wight Donkey Sanctuary. Easy access to beautiful beaches such as Steephill Cove, Shanklin and Ventnor. One mile from the picturesque tourist village of Godshill with its many pubs, restaurants and cafes. Perfect for children and pets who will love the sunny garden and cooling stream, the Granary is a relaxing place to spend time, not just a bed for the night. Prospective guests need to be aware that, due to the age and siting of the Granary, in extended periods of rain and certain atmospheric conditions it can become a little damp, and while we provide a dehumidifier and fan heaters, if a member of your party suffers from allergies or asthma which might be affected by dampness, we would advise you to avoid the wetter times of year. We have taken measures to limit this as much as possible and any smell of damp usually disappears once people are living in the building. Please also be aware that due to the narrow pipes that service the Granary, the water pressure is always fairly low. We hope that you will regard these issues as minor considerations which are easily outweighed by the overall charm. The garden is a haven for wildlife and we share it with badgers, foxes, rabbits, moles, mice, voles, frogs, toads and occasionally a red squirrel. We have buzzards nesting at the bottom of the garden and the stream is often visited by herons and ducks. The trees provide a home for a colony of jackdaws, woodpeckers, owls and a assortment of songbirds. Less welcome indoors but impossible to entirely keep out is the army of grass spiders plus many other insects. In this age of declining wildlife, we are pleased to provide a home for most of these creatures, although we prefer it when the badgers and moles do their digging in the more remote parts of the garden! ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the cottage: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Car recommended - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Electric kettle - Ice maker - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Spices - Stovetop - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - Bedroom - Bedsheets provided - Sofa bed ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Hair dryer - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper ### Living spaces - Dining table - Living room ### Entertainment - Books - DVD player - Games - TV ### Outdoor areas - Garden - Outdoor furniture - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - 2 pets total ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed - Note from host: Permitted outside only ### Services and conveniences - Change of bedsheets (on request) ### Location highlights - In a rural location - Near a hospital - Near the bay - Near the marina ### Things to do - Birdwatching nearby - Fishing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Horseback riding nearby - Mountain biking nearby - Sailing nearby - Scuba diving nearby - Surfing/bodyboarding nearby - Swimming nearby - Wildlife walks nearby - Windsurfing nearby ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector) - Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property) ### General - At least 80% lighting from LEDs - Bed sheets changed on request - Composting - Comprehensive recycling policy - Double-glazed windows - Garden ## Similar properties ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/30000000/29500000/29490300/29490296/305f1258.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Cottage Set In Rolling Countryside Godshill - Kitchen - Dryer - Free WiFi - Outdoor space 10 Exceptional 126 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-21&endDate=2025-10-22&selected=29490296&PinnedHotelID=29490296&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Beach nearby](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33610000/33600800/33600719/ae644175.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Best location in Ventnor, stunning sea views Ventnor - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Pet-friendly 9.4 Exceptional 65 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-21&endDate=2025-10-22&selected=33600719&PinnedHotelID=33600719&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/80000000/79800000/79792000/79791990/979a4ef5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### The St Clares Hideaway is a couples retreat with sea view Ventnor - Pet-friendly - Free WiFi - Outdoor space - Parking available 8.8 Excellent 18 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-21&endDate=2025-10-22&selected=79791990&PinnedHotelID=79791990&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Beach nearby](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9410000/9409700/9409628/1ae44e52.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Parterre Holiday Apartments Sandown - Kitchen - Pet-friendly - Parking included - Free WiFi 9.6 Exceptional 27 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-21&endDate=2025-10-22&selected=9409628&PinnedHotelID=9409628&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Marina](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/96000000/95050000/95045500/95045482/4b86d2ba.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Beautiful 4 Berth Boat on the Isle of Wight for the Ultimate Relaxation Binfield - Washer 10 Exceptional 1 review CA $320 CA $365 total includes taxes & fees Oct 8 - Oct 9 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-08&endDate=2025-10-09&selected=95045482&PinnedHotelID=95045482&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/29000000/28860000/28857400/28857338/9d0c5176.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Beautiful converted 17th century stone stable in the heart of the Isle of Wight Calbourne - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Pet-friendly 9.8 Exceptional 143 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-21&endDate=2025-10-22&selected=28857338&PinnedHotelID=28857338&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/20000000/19510000/19500300/19500224/b28f23c1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Grebe Cottage Bonchurch Isle of Wight . 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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 A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property ### Property is also known as The Granary at French Mill ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C50.63285%2C-1.22535&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=rXRtQIENibH-pEyGese67chaF_k=) Sandford, Isle of Wight, ENG #### What's nearby - Isle of Wight Donkey Sanctuary - 11 min walk - 0.9 km - Isle of Wight Owl and Falconry Centre - 3 min drive - 3.4 km - Godshill Model Village - 5 min drive - 3.8 km - Shanklin Beach - 6 min drive - 5.0 km - Ventnor Beach - 7 min drive - 6.8 km #### Getting around - Shanklin Station - 11 min drive - Southampton (SOU) - 97 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪The Barnhouse Bar & Restaurant - ‬4 min drive - ‪The Fighting Cocks - ‬3 min drive - ‪The Falcon - ‬4 min drive - ‪The Griffin - ‬2 min drive - ‪The Bear Café - ‬3 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is The Granary at French Mill: charming cottage set in extensive garden with stream pet-friendly? > Yes, this property allows pets (limit 2 total). ### What time is check-in at The Granary at French Mill: charming cottage set in extensive garden with stream? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at The Granary at French Mill: charming cottage set in extensive garden with stream? > Check-out is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is The Granary at French Mill: charming cottage set in extensive garden with stream located? > Situated in a rural location, this cottage is within 2 mi (3 km) of Isle of Wight Donkey Sanctuary, Godshill Model Village, and Appuldurcombe House. Isle of Wight Owl and Falconry Centre and Isle of Wight Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty are also within 2 mi (3 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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