Review: Nettlecombe Farm, Isle of Wight
I love staying in accommodation which is a perfect fit for the destination – and for our trip to the Isle of Wight, a converted building on a working farm was just the right level of chilled out and practical.
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Sleeping five, our cottage on Nettlecombe Farm near Ventnor, called Robin is actually a former milking parlour converted to a spacious self-catering holiday cottage that’s ideal for families.
There are play areas on site, including wooden play equipment, but more excitingly, the chance to feed the animals during your stay – or if you have a toddler eyeing the gobbling turkey rather nervously, to watch someone else feed the animals.
Self-catering means no worries about finding meals for fussy toddlers – although check out my favourite places to eat on the Isle of Wight with kids if you do – or what to do in the evening once she fell asleep.
As to whether we’d have enough space for all the toddler paraphernalia? That definitely wasn’t an issue.
With its two staircases up to the bedrooms, it’s also a good option if you’re travelling with grandparents, for example, with a small landing separating the two – including a low door, even at 5ft 3 (and a bit), I had to duck.
Or if with younger kids, there’s always the possibility they’ll play quietly in the other room while you have a lie in. Well… anything’s possible.
The kitchen was well stocked, and there’s also parking on the site – it took a few minutes to track down someone to let me in originally, but otherwise we had everything we needed for a family stay.
But to give you a real taste of what it’s like, I’ve finally tried my hand at my first proper vlog with a review of Nettlecombe Farm including a walk around the cottage and a quick look at some of the animals and activities for families at Nettlecombe Farm.
My verdict on this self-catering cottage on the Isle of Wight? Definitely one I’d go back to – watch here to take a look inside (and make sure you’ve got the volume on) to see more and discover the one travel essential I would pack for a stay here…
For more ideas of farm stays that are perfect with young kids, check out these ideas as well as ideas of things to do on the Isle of Wight with kids
Disclosure: My stay was courtesy of Wightlink Ferries and Nettlecombe Farm. All opinion are my own – I wasn’t asked to make this video – except for my toddler’s nerves about that turkey
Images and video copyright MummyTravels
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Looks lovely – perfect for a family stay. Love the details such as the beam from 1780! Gorgeous.
Absolutely – farm, playground and lots of space, perfect!
Looks wonderful – and what little one doesnt love the chance to get stuck in to farming life! I was animal crazy when I was that small ( still am! )
Thanks – and absolutely, she was in heaven seeing the rabbits and reindeer particularly (not convinced by the turkey, which was about the same size as her!)
It looks perfect! And quite similar to somewhere we went recently, being around the animals is so much fun for kids x
Definitely – it’s the highlight for them sometimes I think.
Oh I love the sound of staying in a former milking parlour! The back garden looks perfect for children. I’ve never been to The Isle of Wight but have enjoyed reading your posts so it is definitely on my radar now x
Oh, thank you! That’s lovely to hear – and this really is such a great place for families if you do visit the island.
Oh this place sounds great especially for families – we have been thinking about visit the Isle of Wight – going to keep this place in mind
Laura x
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I’d definitely recommend the island for families, there’s so much to do (and lovely places to stay!). Have fun if you go 🙂
What a gorgeous place to stay….It sounds perfect for families x
Thanks – and absolutely, everything you want with young kids.
What beautiful looking accommodation.
Thanks for sharing your review on #TriedTested this week 🙂 x
Thanks – and my pleasure! Eventually I’ll even remember the hashtag 😀
Congratulations on your first vlog – a great watch. Nettlecombe Farm looks great for families – the Tot would love all that play equipment and the animals. I also love going self catering as it’s so much more relaxed #TriedTested
Thanks! Hopefully another come coming soon… And self-catering is so much easier when they’re little, makes it much more fun for parents I think – and the play area and animals are just as much fun for the kids.