Idyllic rural retreat - Generous ferry discounts available
The Byre, which forms part of Southdown Dairy, has an enviable position nestled into Southdown, Chale, enjoying uninterrupted sea views to the Needles and Tennyson Down.
The two bedroom cottage has been loving restored with your comfort in mind for you to have a relaxing stay whilst enjoying the stunning peaceful, rural location in an AONB which forms the Heritage coast in South Wight, also known as Back of the Wight. The Byre is accessed directly from the lane, up a flight of eleven steps onto the private terrace, and then down four steps to your front door which leads you into the lobby. To the right is the kitchen and on the left is the downstairs bedroom with a superking bed (or two twins) and an ensuite shower room. A double bedroom with a kingsize bed shares the first floor with a family bathroom with bath and shower. The spacious kitchen is fully equipped and has a large table so dining together is comfortable and relaxing. The lounge is also spacious with a Smart 49” freesat LG television, comfy seating and soft lighting makes for a cosy night in. From the first floor bedroom, lounge, kitchen and terrace you will enjoy uninterrupted views (there are a few ponies) towards Tennyson Down and its white cliffs, the Needles and the coast from Whale Chine along to Compton and Freshwater Bay. The private terrace catches the morning sun for breakfast and is perfect to have dinner and watch the amazing sunsets over The Needles. There is offroad parking for 2 cars and plenty of secure storage for bikes. The cottage has been finished to a very high standard, including fast Wi-Fi internet connection whilst in a comfortable cottage in a beautiful setting.
The coastal path and numerous country paths are right on the doorstep, along with the round the island cycle route which passes in front of the cottage. Blackgang Chine, the oldest theme park in Europe dating back to 1800, is a 5 minute drive away, The Wight Mouse pub is a 20 minute walk across the fields, has a huge garden overlooking the sea and serves food all day. With the famous Military Road at the end of the Lane it is a superb location to explore the whole Island and the numerous walking routes, cycle ways, attractions and beaches including those on the south of the Island; Compton Beach, which is a must for surfers, Brook Beach and Freshwater Bay and of course the rest of the Island; including Shanklin and Sandown only a 20 minute drive away and the same for, Alum Bay (The Needles), Colwell (home to The Hut) and Yarmouth, the furthest towns are Cowes and Ryde and they are only a 30 minute drive, nowhere is far on the Island. There are plenty of fabulous pubs, restaurants and cafe's either overlooking the sea, nestled in the countryside or in one of the many quaint villages which are home to thatched cottages and stone buildings.
We have partnered with Atlas Ferries so that we are able to offer our guests generous ferry discounts with Wightlink Ferries, who operate routes from Lymington and Portsmouth. I will send you further details, so that you can book your discounted ferry, when I confirm your booking.
New for this year we now have an EV charging point.
The Byre is a lovely rural, comfortable cottage, with all home comforts. It was our second stay and again we loved it. It’s a lovely place to relax and unwind.
Ingrid G.
於 2025 年 6 月住了 7 晚
真實評價
10/10 優異
Anna L.
2022 年 8 月 29 日
讚好:整潔度、登記入住、聯絡溝通、地點和房源資料準確度
Comfortable, clean, relaxed style
Lovely week staying at The Byre. Everything you need is there, lovely views, red squirrels spotted nearby, great base to explore the Isle of Wight.
Anna L.
於 2022 年 8 月住了 7 晚
真實評價
10/10 優異
Jonathan K.
2025 年 4 月 20 日
讚好:整潔度、登記入住、聯絡溝通、地點和房源資料準確度
Excellent short break
Extremely clean and beautifully presented. Peaceful location. Host very helpful and friendly.
Jonathan K.
於 2025 年 4 月住了 3 晚
真實評價
10/10 優異
Michelle A.
2023 年 7 月 29 日
讚好:整潔度、登記入住、聯絡溝通、地點和房源資料準確度
IOW holiday.
We had an amazing trip to the IOW. The accommodation was fantastic, set in a beautiful location. The pre arrival information was really helpful, with additional information about places to eat, and to visit.
Michelle A.
於 2023 年 7 月住了 7 晚
真實評價
10/10 優異
James C.
2025 年 7 月 11 日
讚好:整潔度、登記入住、聯絡溝通、地點和房源資料準確度
Certainly the cleanest property we have stayed in, and all needs were provided for.I would not have problem recommending the cottage to friends. 10/10.
James C.
於 2025 年 7 月住了 7 晚
真實評價
10/10 優異
Sue M.
2022 年 9 月 24 日
讚好:整潔度、登記入住、聯絡溝通、地點和房源資料準確度
Beautiful cottage in an amazing area.
Everything catered for, excellent stay. We will return.
Sue M.
於 2022 年 9 月住了 7 晚
真實評價
10/10 優異
Joanne R.
2023 年 6 月 3 日
讚好:整潔度、登記入住、聯絡溝通、地點和房源資料準確度
Excellent
We had a wonderful stay at The Byre, Rachel was absolutely amazing as well.
The cottage was stunning and location was just so beautiful.
We will definately return again.
Joanne R.
於 2023 年 5 月住了 7 晚
真實評價
10/10 優異
Paul N.
2023 年 8 月 15 日
讚好:整潔度、登記入住、聯絡溝通、地點和房源資料準確度
Highly recommended
Excellent accommodation, spotlessly clean, high quality furnishings and linen/towels. Much appreciated provisions.
Great base to explore Isle of Wight.
Paul N.
於 2023 年 7 月住了 7 晚
真實評價
10/10 優異
Jens K.
2024 年 8 月 17 日
讚好:整潔度、登記入住、聯絡溝通、地點和房源資料準確度
Perfect vacation on the Isle of Wight
The Byre was the perfect place to relax and to explore the island. The house is very comfortable and clean. Rachel is a very nice host, who gave us a lot of good advices and helped wherever she could.
Jens K.
於 2024 年 8 月住了 14 晚
真實評價
10/10 優異
Jayne M.
2022 年 8 月 14 日
讚好:整潔度、登記入住、聯絡溝通、地點和房源資料準確度
Just beautiful
This property is exactly how it looks in the photo’s. Beautiful and peaceful inside and out, and spectacular views across the sea from the front. Our hosts were so helpful and they’d thought of everything to make our stay comfortable and relaxing. Highly recommended!
Jayne M.
於 2022 年 8 月住了 7 晚
真實評價
10/10 優異
Ulrike Q.
2023 年 7 月 12 日
讚好:整潔度、登記入住、聯絡溝通、地點和房源資料準確度
Reizvolles Cottage
Rachel ist eine sehr freundliche Gastgeberin, jederzeit bereit, den Gästen Wünsche zu erfüllen.
Das Cottage ist liebevoll, modern und hochwertig ausgestattet, es ist blitzsauber und es fehlt an nichts. Wir haben uns sehr wohl gefühlt, herzlichen Dank.
Ulrike Q.
於 2023 年 6 月住了 7 晚
真實評價
10/10 優異
Ingrid G.
2024 年 7 月 7 日
讚好:整潔度、登記入住、聯絡溝通、地點和房源資料準確度
Perfect place!
The Byre is a beautiful property. It was the perfect place for a rural, quiet stay. Rachel and Mark were lovely hosts. We felt at home as soon as we walked into the Byre. It is really well equipped and everything was spotlessly clean. The weather wasn’t the best but having somewhere lovely and comfortable to stay made up for it. We would definitely stay here again.
Ingrid G.
於 2024 年 7 月住了 5 晚
真實評價
10/10 優異
joanne e.
2023 年 8 月 19 日
讚好:整潔度、登記入住、聯絡溝通、地點和房源資料準確度
Mr evans
Spot on
joanne e.
於 2023 年 8 月住了 7 晚
真實評價
10/10 優異
Anna L.
2024 年 8 月 25 日
讚好:整潔度、登記入住、聯絡溝通、地點和房源資料準確度
Relaxed family stay
Second visit to the Byre. Just right for 2 couples. All you need is provided. Great view. Quiet but good base to explore. IOW, swimming on East coast and other attractions not far. Recommended for a relaxed stay.
Anna L.
於 2024 年 8 月住了 7 晚
真實評價
10/10 優異
Heidrun B.
2024 年 9 月 17 日
讚好:整潔度、登記入住、聯絡溝通、地點和房源資料準確度
Ideal retreat
Perfect for holiday makers who seek: tranquility, style, fantastic views, top equipped kitchen, spacious bedrooms and supersized beds, cozy modern living area ... and an extremely friendly and generous host. We had very relaxing holidays and enjoyed every minute when coming home from our excursions and bike trips on the IOW.
Great thanks to Rachel
Heidrun and Robert
Heidrun B.
於 2024 年 8 月住了 14 晚
真實評價
10/10 優異
Emily A.
2025 年 8 月 7 日
讚好:整潔度、登記入住、聯絡溝通、地點和房源資料準確度
The simplest summary is that we want to move in!!Beautiful house (bigger than expected!), spotless, wonderful host, fab location (close to Blackgang Chine, Tapnell Farm, Mottistone and the annual Chale Show) and topped off with views across fields to the sea - perfect sundown views too!Smart TV, wifi, hairdryers and bedding all made everything easier, and the flowers/milk/pie/cream etc were a wonderful welcome surprise.Thank you so much for having us - we'll definitely be back!!
Emily A.
於 2025 年 7 月住了 4 晚
真實評價
10/10 優異
Susan D.
2025 年 5 月 30 日
讚好:整潔度、登記入住、聯絡溝通、地點和房源資料準確度
Excellent base
Rachel greeted us on arrival and showed us in. Exactly as stated on the web site. Clean, comfortable ( beds ) good showers. A lovely selection of welcome gifts. Fresh ground coffee & cafetière as well as pod machine. Lovely linen. The weather was mixed but the Byre always warm and welcoming on our return. Thank you
Susan D.
於 2025 年 5 月住了 4 晚
真實評價
10/10 優異
Diane D.
2024 年 6 月 30 日
讚好:整潔度、登記入住、聯絡溝通、地點和房源資料準確度
Lovely property, excellent hosts.
The property was beautiful, spotlessly clean, well maintained, with everything to make it home from home. Very well kitted out kitchen, large fluffy bath towels, super comfortable beds and bed linen, and a sweet little terrace which was a sun trap. Lovely views from several of the windows, and lots of privacy. Rachel was a great host, supplying us with lots of recommendations, and a fan for the bedroom when the mini heatwave made it uncomfortably warm. Quite possibly the best Vrbo (and other platform) self catering we’ve stayed in since embracing staycations in the last 15 years. Should we return to the IoW I wouldn’t hesitate to stay here again.
Diane D.
於 2024 年 6 月住了 5 晚
真實評價
10/10 優異
Andrea P.
2023 年 9 月 10 日
讚好:整潔度、登記入住、聯絡溝通、地點和房源資料準確度
Beautiful
This is our second stay at The Byre after first visiting 2 years ago and we were not disappointed. The property is very well looked after by the host, is in excellent condition and was spotless on our arrival. The Byre is located in a beautiful part of the island with stunning views from the coastal path. Rachel is very helpful, providing a list of things that were provided in advance of our stay and also updating us on a few events that were running while we were there. We were sad not to see any red squirrels this time - we'll be back!