Snaptrip says
Little Duxmore Barn is a well-loved cottage praised for its peaceful location, spacious garden, and excellent games room. Guests appreciate the comfortable beds and the property's suitability for families and dogs. While some maintenance issues are noted, the overall experience is positive, with many guests enjoying the tranquillity and wildlife.
Guests that stayed at this property said
Cleanliness receives mixed reviews, with several guests finding the property clean and well-equipped, while others report issues with dog hair, dirty windows, and mouse droppings. The property seems to require more consistent cleaning standards.
The location is highly praised for its tranquillity, rural setting, and proximity to nature walks and the sea. The enclosed garden is a hit with dog owners, and the central location allows easy access to island attractions.
Guests find the beds comfortable and the property spacious, providing a relaxing environment. However, some guests mention issues with showers and a lack of storage space in bedrooms, slightly affecting the comfort level.
The facilities, including the games room, are generally appreciated, but there are several reports of maintenance issues such as broken furniture, plumbing problems, and a need for updating. The garden and games room are highlights, but attention to repairs is necessary.
There is insufficient information to assess thoughtfulness as there are no mentions of gifts or special touches that would indicate the level of consideration for guests' experiences. Therefore, a score cannot be provided.
About this property
Little Duxmore Barn has been beautifully converted to provide a heart-warming getaway amidst the lush countryside of the Isle of Wight. Bring friends, family and couples together to this wonderfully secluded cottage for a relaxing break or an adventure-filled holiday. Spend many a night in the cosy, welcoming sitting area, blessed with snug seating and a TV and enhanced by traditionally high ceilings, boasting exposed wooden beams to finish the room in style. The layout opens conveniently into the kitchen and dining areas; the kitchen is dominated by a stunning red brick fireplace housing a wonderful range cooker, whilst the dining room hosts an enticing woodburner to give the property a year-round appeal. The ground floor concludes with a lovely family bathroom and a delectable twin bedroom, convenient for those with limited mobility. Little Duxmore Barn benefits from two separate staircases leading to the first floor, both with quirky galleries overlooking the living areas. One presents a stunning king-size bedroom whilst the other leads to a charming shower room, a twin and a double bedroom. Make those sunny days memorable out in the fabulous garden, incorporating a lawn and a patio with a barbecue, not to mention a covered games area - there is something to keep everybody busy. Ryde is a short drive away and is the ideal holiday base, a traditional seaside town with plenty of amenities, a stunning esplanade and a glorious, sandy beach. The entire island is accessible by car, showcasing everything from shopping and activities to astounding countryside and coastline. Come and stay at Little Duxmore Barn for an unforgettable break.
Ryde, on the Isle of Wight has a range of shops, pubs and restaurants as well as six miles of beaches. Along the esplanade there are bowling greens, tenpin bowling, putting greens and childrens rides as well as a lake and paddling pool. The island is brimming with things to see and do, Ryde is the perfect base.
Accommodation
Four bedrooms: 1 x king-size (zip/link, can be twins on request, 1 x double, 1 x twin, 1 x ground floor twin.
Shower room with basin and WC, ground floor bathroom with a shower over bath, basin and WC.
Kitchen/diner with woodburning stove.
Sitting room.
External games room with lighting.
Gas central heating, woodburning stove.
Duel fuel range cooker, microwave, fridge/freezer, washer/dryer, dishwasher, 3 x TV with Freeview, Blu-ray, iPod dock, table football, table tennis, pool table, WiFi.
Fuel, power and starter pack included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Travel cot and highchair.
Off road parking for 4 cars.
Lockable storage.
Lawn and patio with furniture and BBQ.
2 well-behaved dogs welcome.
Shop and pub 4 miles.
Note: Access road is unmade - please drive carefully and slowly.
Nearby points of interest
- Brading Roman Villa
- Dinosaur Isle
- Model Village Godshill
- Hovercraft Museum
- Carisbrooke Castle
- Osborne House
- HMS Warrior
- Portsmouth Historic Dockyard
- Castlehaven Beach
- University of Portsmouth
Reviews (33)
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Helen
Comfortable beds, good cooker with all basic cooking equipment. Loved the layout and space it provided. One down side was the bathrooms. There was a notice in the downstairs bathroom asking us not to use the shower. The upstairs shower had a good powerful head but the cubicle was very small, which made it awkward for the older member of the party!! One shower for 8 people is difficult and I think this needs looking at. Otherwise a very enjoyable stay and we would definitely return.
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Jon
Plenty of safe space for your dog to roam and lots of public footpaths to use. Games room great for kids/teens. Thoroughly enjoyed our stay. Would recommend shanklin (near shanklin chine) for dogs on the beach. Lots to do in IOW and all in short driving distance. If there was a hot tub, we would be back over Christmas!
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Deb
The barn is light, airy and comfortable. The down stairs over the bath shower was broken, we informed the owner and the cleaner was supposed to leave a note. Nothing was done about it during our stay. The beds were very comfy, it's so quiet we all slept incredibly well. The garden is fantastic. Our dogs loved it. Sadly the weather wasn't great so we were unable to enjoy it. But we made use of the games room which is a great addition. The wild life in and around the garden is amazing. Red Squirrels, Woodpeckers, Herons and numerous birds of prey. The only negative comment would be concerning the road leading to the barn, it's full of pot holes and definitely needs repairing. All in all we loved it, and would happily return.