Guests say
Little Duxmore Barn is a well-loved cottage appreciated for its peaceful location, spacious garden, and entertainment options such as a games room. Guests enjoy the comfortable setting and the property's suitability for families and dogs. While some maintenance issues are noted, the overall experience is positive, with many guests expressing a desire to return.
Reviews indicate a mix of experiences regarding cleanliness. Some guests found the property to be clean and well-maintained, while others reported issues with dog hair, insects, and dirty windows. The property seems to require more consistent cleaning standards.
The location is highly praised for its tranquillity, rural charm, and proximity to nature walks and the sea. The enclosed garden is a hit with dog owners, and the central location allows for easy exploration of the Isle of Wight. However, the unmade access track is noted as a concern for some vehicles.
Guests find the beds comfortable and the property spacious, with several areas to relax. The peaceful environment contributes to a restful stay. However, some guests mention issues with showers and a lack of mirrors, which slightly impacts the overall comfort.
The property boasts a variety of facilities, including a well-equipped kitchen and a games room that is a hit with all ages. However, there are recurring mentions of maintenance issues such as broken furniture, plumbing problems, and a need for updates, which suggests room for improvement.
There is no mention of gifts or special touches that would indicate thoughtfulness from the hosts. Therefore, it is not possible to provide a score in this category.
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 (36)
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S
The Barn is very comfortable and is in a very quiet location surrounded by countryside, yet only a few minutes drive to the beaches on the east coast. There is plenty of space outside for children or a family pet to run around. My car is quite low slung so I drove very carefully along the unmade access path but the other cars had no problem at all. We would all happily go back. Unfortunately one of our party left a drawer full of clothes behind by mistake. I contacted Sykes Cottages to see if they could return them and they were totally unhelpful, did not respond to some of my messages then abruptly ended the Whatsapp chat, However when I contacted Liz of Best Way IOW who look after the property she responded immediately, located the items and posted them back to us.
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Edwina
This has the advantage of making it very peaceful with virtually no traffic noise. I had not realised that the play area with the snooker table and table tennis would be for our exclusive use which was a pleasant surprise. The grounds were lovely and bigger than expected and the property was extremely spacious. The kitchen was small compared to the rest of the property but perfectly adequate and we cooked and ate well using it. There was a cold tap not working in the upstairs shower room but the caretakers were aware and said that a new tap was on order. The whole place was very clean. We really enjoyed our stay here. We would recommend it and, if we returned to the Isle of Wight, we would stay again.
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Stephen
Family and I had a really great time in IOW would recommend the accommodation for a family to enjoy.