Luxury 5* Gold & ROSE Award self-catering converted barn, idyllic rural setting
House in Shanklin
6 guests · 3 bedrooms · 4 baths
Reasons to book
Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
High-end valuePrice for this property is higher than average in the area
Includes essentialsGarden, Pool, Kitchen or Kitchenette and more
About this house rental
*** 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.
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.
Amenities
Pool
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Fireplace
Parking
Laundry
Dishwasher
TV
Garden
Map of Shanklin
££££
Reviews
Summary of reviews
The Dairy Barn offers a comfortable, spacious, and well-equipped stay in a beautiful rural location. Guests appreciated the welcoming hosts, high-quality amenities, and peaceful surroundings, making it a highly recommended accommodation.
10.0
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.
10.0
Yet again another wonderful stay at the Dairy Barn,very clean and everything you need,our host Sally was extremely helpful and very welcoming.
10.0
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.
10.0
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.
10.0
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.
10.0
very clean house, property manager very helpful, well maintained spacious house.
10.0
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.
10.0
Stayed 10 fabulous nights,everything there we needed and more,would highly recommend.
10.0
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.
10.0
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
10.0
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
10.0
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.
10.0
Great stay
From booking this property to booking out it was amazing in all aspects.
10.0
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.
10.0
Exceptional
Every aspect of our stay was exceptional
10.0
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.
10.0
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!
10.0
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.
10.0
A Perfect Ten! ..............
It pains me to say that: Dairy Barn and the location were 'Perfect in every-way`.
Please keep this to yourself.
10.0
An absolute gem of a property
Where do we start... from the moment we arrived to the moment we left we couldn't fault the property. It was so clean, extremely well equipped with everything you could possibly need and spacious yet with a cosy feeling. The garden and surrounding areas were stunning. Sally the host was so friendly and we really appreciated her prompt communication. Lovely touch with the welcome hamper of local produce! Will definitely be back 😊
10.0
Home away from home.
We had a fabulous break at the Dairy Barn. It suited us completely. We were three couples in our early sixties. The three double bedrooms all en-suite were ideal plus the downstairs cloakroom. Super king sized beds in two rooms and a king in the third again was perfect. Beds were comfortable and the bed linens all top quality- my duvet was 100% white duck down and couldn’t have been better. Pillows too in excellent condition. Mattresses and pillows were all spotless. The quality of the furniture, soft furnishings and appliances were all really high and in perfect order. This felt like my home and nothing like a holiday rental fitted out for profit.
The kitchen was so well stocked and equipped. I anticipated that there would be the usual few bits of dishwasher supplies and perhaps salt and pepper but there were all the basic stock items and plenty of them. Tea, coffee, sugar, cooking oil, foil, cling film, all the rubbish sacks required and much else as well as a beautiful gift box with local wine, bread, cheese, butter, biscuits, jam etc.
Sally, the manager, was delightful so helpful and informative and friendly but never intrusive although obviously willing to be contacted at any time.
Ross, the farm manager, and Phoebe next door were equally good. Ross arranged an off road tour to see the downs and the land that was breathtaking.
There was a lovely garden but also a comfy patio area just outside the kitchen door with tables and chairs and parasol. There was a barbecue available even supplied with charcoal.
It is difficult to criticise anything but just so I can discourage some of you from booking this place solid so that I can get a chance to go again, I will nitpick two things. The lavatories in the en-suites are a little bit too close to the towel rails which could be more of an issue when they are on in cooler weather. Secondly there is only one pub/restaurant close enough for a stroll and it is mediocre at best. However there are other lovely places to eat not too far away.
The Dairy Barn and all involved in its running throughly deserve the 5* rating. Excellent value for money.
10.0
Outstanding holiday experience
Lovely cottage with plenty of room for the 6 of us. Sally is very friendly and helpful as Property Manager & Ross the Farm Manager was simply great at offering an insight into the workings of the farm. Greetings to Michael & family as owners of such a lovely property.
10.0
Lovely countryside retreat
We had a great few days enjoying the comforts of the Dairy Barn. Beuridully kept property...comfy Beds...great, well equipped kitchen..spacious living area...gorgeous woodland garden. What's not to like! Highly recommended.
10.0
Tranquil and cozy retreat
Spacious and well-outfitted property that served as a great launching point for exploring the Isle is Wight. Spending our evenings in the family room with the wood-burning stove was an ideal way to end each day!
10.0
Absolutely brilliant.
Great location. Great service. Everyone we spoke to who lived worked or owned the property were very welcoming and interesting to talk to. Look forward to another visit.
10.0
Wonderful cottage
This is a well appointed cottage in a beautiful and peaceful location . Three good bedrooms all with en suite and ample living room, dining room and kitchen. It has everything you need for a family break.
10.0
A wonderful stay
Great location, especially if you like walking. Property was perfect. Really enjoyed our stay.
10.0
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.
10.0
Dairy Barn.
Property excellent, but due to wet weather we were unable to explore the nearby walks. Hope to come again .
Belinda.
10.0
Wonderful Holiday Retreat
Great place to stay, I wish I could live in this place.
Everything was catered for and of the highest standard, we will visit again.
10.0
A beautiful house in a stunning location exceeded our expectations in every way possible!
We saw Badgers, Fox & Barn Owls in & around the gardeb & yard. The owner farms the land sensitively to improve Biodiversity we observed Badgers, Fox & Barn Owls amongst other wildlife close to the house during our stay. It was wonderful!
8.0
Our stay
A very enjoyable stay, thank you. The house served us well for a few days.
10.0
Fantastic holiday home
Beautifully equipped holiday home, ideal for our group of 5! Lovely location, perfect for walking on Isle of Wight.
10.0
Superb!
We stayed at this property with our Aunt and Uncle . Over many years we have stayed at many self catering cottages , this is without doubt the best we’ve stayed in . Comfort , cleanliness, location , space are all excellent . The manager Sally is friendly and very helpful . I can’t think of anything that was missing , or could have been done differently. Stay here , you will love it !
10.0
Our Stay at Dairy Barn
We were a party of six of a certain age and found the Barn very clean and comfortable. It had plenty of room and was very well equipped in a lovely location. The manager Sally was very pleasant and helpful. I would recommend a stay at Dairy Barn to anyone.
Robin
10.0
Excellent size and well kitted out and comfortable
We had a wonderful time exploring theIsle of Wight. Dairy barn was very well situated being located in a quiet country lane and within easy distance of most attractions. The surrounding gardens offered ample opportunity for relaxation. The dinning hall table was excellent for completing one of the several jigsaws that were available. All our needs were exceptionally well catered for, in particular a well equipped kitchen and all bedrooms being en suite. Thank you for a delightful stay.. Highly recommended.
10.0
Gorgeous property
This is a really lovely property. It is so comfortable and very well equipped. Well done!
10.0
Luxurious accommondation in a rural setting
We stayed in the diary barn for 3 nights during our holiday to Isle of Wight, the property is very spacious and tastefully decorated throughout, check in was very smooth and Sally was very helpful. Would recommend it to anyone who is considering visiting Isle of Wight.
10.0
Very well equipped, in a lovely rural spot, but not far to go to Ventnor and Shanklin.
We have never been to such a well equipped, and well maintained, self-catering property. The only thing missing was a wok, everything else you can think of was provided. The whole property has been completed to a very high standard. It is in a lovely rural setting, on a working farm, mostly Highland cattle.
The converted barn contained just the right accommodation that we were looking for, and we highly recommend it.
10.0
Excellent accommodation in a beautiful setting
We enjoyed a fabulous week in this excellent accommodation. A beautiful rural location, fabulous walks from the doorstep with lots to see. A warm, friendly welcome on arrival got us off to a great start. We loved it!
FAQs
How much does this house cost compared to others in Shanklin?
The average price for a rental in Shanklin is £80 per night. This rental is £124 above the average.
Is parking included with this house?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Luxury 5* Gold & ROSE Award self-catering converted barn, idyllic rural setting. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this house?
Yes, a swimming pool is available for use at Luxury 5* Gold & ROSE Award self-catering converted barn, idyllic rural setting. Enjoy the water!
Is Luxury 5* Gold & ROSE Award self-catering converted barn, idyllic rural setting pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this house is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at Luxury 5* Gold & ROSE Award self-catering converted barn, idyllic rural setting?
We found 9 amenities for this rental. This includes pool, kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, fireplace, and parking.
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