See all properties
Entire home

East Wing Of Beautiful 17th Century Grade II Listed Knighton Farmhouse

Photo gallery for East Wing Of Beautiful 17th Century Grade II Listed Knighton Farmhouse

The Brew House forms the east wing of the Grade II listed Knighton Farmhouse
Exterior detail
Exterior detail
The living room with comfy sofas
Living area

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

Map
Newchurch
  • Sandown Beach
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Ryde Pier Head Terminal
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Shanklin Beach
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Southampton (SOU)
    ‪66 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds and 1 Crib

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

East Wing Of Beautiful 17th Century Grade II Listed Knighton Farmhouse

The Brew House contains a comfortable living room with oak floor, inglenook fireplace (with bread oven) and Charnwood wood-burning stove. The dining table seats four, but there are extra chairs if needed. A fully equipped kitchen also contains a dining table.There are two bedrooms, the twin room accessed through the main bedroom, making this an ideal arrangement for children. In the twin room there is a proper wooden cot in addition to two single beds. (We can accommodate up to two children plus one infant). The main bedroom has a king-size double bed. Linens are all new and of excellent quality and beds will be made up for you on arrival. Your electricity is powered by the Isle of Wight sunshine, as we have a good solar installation here for the whole house. The biomass boiler provides plenty of warmth in the winter and there's always lots of hot water too! We have recently been awarded a Gold award for Isle of Wight Green Tourism. There is plenty of information in The Brew House of the many, many attractions and activities on the Isle of Wight, and we are usually around too, to give ideas and recommendations. We also have a selection of bikes (including a tandem), a sit-on-top kayak and wetsuits that we are happy for you to borrow. Please note that in the high season (July and August ) bookings are for full weeks only, Friday - Friday.

Property manager

Ali Cripps

Languages

English, French, German

Add dates for prices

Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Parking available
Barbecue grill

Have a question?

AI iconBeta

Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews.

Similar properties

The Annex at Barrow Cottage

Cottage Set In Rolling Countryside

  • Kitchen
  • Free WiFi
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available
10.0 out of 10, (121 reviews)
Cottage Set In Rolling Countryside

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM
default

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
default

Events

No events allowed
default

Pets

No pets allowed
default

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No smoking in any part of the property.

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
This property uses solar energy, plus eco-friendly cleaning products
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Sandown

Located in Sandown, this cottage is in a rural area and near the beach. Portsmouth Historic Dockyard is a notable landmark, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Ryde Pier Head Terminal and Portsmouth International Port. Travelling with kids? Consider Garlic Farm and Robin Hill. Discover the area's water adventures with power boating and sailing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling and mountain biking.
View more Cottages in SandownOpens in a new window
Map
Newchurch

What's nearby

  • Isle of Wight Steam Railway - 5 min drive - 6.1 km
  • Sandown Beach - 8 min drive - 9.8 km
  • Isle of Wight Zoo - 9 min drive - 9.4 km
  • Ryde Pier Head Terminal - 12 min drive - 10.7 km
  • Shanklin Beach - 12 min drive - 12.4 km

Getting around

  • Sandown Brading Station - 5 min drive
  • Southampton (SOU) - 93 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Castle Inn - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪The Yarbridge Inn - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Morrisons Café - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Fighting Cocks - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Pedallers Cafe - ‬17 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is East Wing Of Beautiful 17th Century Grade II Listed Knighton Farmhouse pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at East Wing Of Beautiful 17th Century Grade II Listed Knighton Farmhouse?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at East Wing Of Beautiful 17th Century Grade II Listed Knighton Farmhouse?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is East Wing Of Beautiful 17th Century Grade II Listed Knighton Farmhouse located?

This family-friendly Sandown cottage is located near the beach, within 2 mi (3 km) of Garlic Farm and Isle of Wight Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Robin Hill and Isle of Wight Steam Railway are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Learn moreOpens in a new window
Rating 10 - Excellent. 49 out of 50 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 50 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 50 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 50 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 50 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Rosemary D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

The Brew House

Lovely accommodation and wonderful hosts.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Caroline H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A lovely place to stay

Ali gave us a very warm welcome and was really helpful during our stay. The Brew House was comfortable and full of character, peaceful too. We were left a very generous assortment of goodies and especially loved the homemade cake. We would certainly recommend the property and hope to return.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gillian l.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing

Just as wonderful as we remember from 2021 - an amazing welcome and a great property
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mary Ann M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Breath of fresh air

Ali’s Brew House is a breath of fresh air. Lovely, clean, peaceful, and well-appointed. Highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Elisabeth S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Best holiday house I have ever stayed in!

This was an absolutely fantastic find. Extremely elegant and comfortable home within beautiful grounds in a beautiful part of the Isle of Wight. Ali and her family were the perfect hosts and recommended many fantastic spots for us all to enjoy. We honestly had one of the best family holidays we have ever had!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Gillian l.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect family holiday

Ali and David are wonderful hosts and the property is so welcoming and perfect for a family. From the home baked treats in the welcome basket to the fabulous selection of toys and games for the kids, we couldn't have stayed somewhere lovelier or better equipped! The location was great as a base to explore the island from and it was lovely to return each evening to the comfy sofas or chill out in the courtyard garden. Fantastic!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Frank L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful Cottage

Perfectly equipped location for 4 persons. Lovely owners who showed us their terrific private garden. The helped us finding the least expensive ferry. Closely located to Sandown and beach. Great sights nearby (all less than 30mins car drive). Has great potential that we'll come back, since one week wasn't enough for beautiful IoW.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lesley T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect

The property was full of character and extremely well equipped. The beds were really comfortable so we slept very well. It’s set in a country lane so very peaceful and the courtyard garden was lovely. The welcome pack was full of delicious homemade goodies. We are still enjoying the lovely blackcurrant jam. Our hosts couldn’t have done more to make our stay perfect
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing….simple as that

If anyone is looking for a relaxing retreat, with a lovely ambiance, great location and fantastic hosts…..do not look any further I have stayed a few times on the Island and this is the best We have just returned from a week at the Brewhouse and it was amazing in every way. We arrived and our home was clean and brilliantly decorated, set out and had everything you could possibly need Ali and David were great hosts and supplied, not just the basic welcome pack, but homemade goodies as well It was cosy and quaint….and for us, perfect We will return and can highly, very highly recommend this property
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Uma P.

Beautiful cottage - perfect location

We spent a glorious 5 days staying at the Brew House. Ali is a fabulous host and was always incredibly helpful both by email and in person. Both Ali and David could not have been more welcoming and provided us with not only all the essentials you could need (including olive oil and eggs!) but a delicious cake and even bikes for us all. The house is ideal for a family and my 7 and 4 year old loved all the toys and their cosy room. The location was perfect for the island - within 20 minutes of most sightseeing places. We definitely hope to be back! Thank you!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Leilia E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

5 Star perfection throughout

The Brew House is a delightful little gem, booking the property was very easy too. Ali & David simply couldn’t of offered more. We will most definitely revisit again next year & recommend others to do the same - simply wonderful.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

sharon M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A lovely 2 bed annexe, very private, parking.

Would suit families as second bedroom is linked to main bedroom, lots of toys for the children..well equipped kitchen, pretty courtyard garden, good water pressure for the shower, owners left us a hamper containing local produce...enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ravikumar P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful

We have enjoyed a most relaxing time in this lovely cottage- fabulous views,entirely comfortable and well equipped accommodation,everything we hoped for!Warm ,welcoming and a treat to visit. Enough privacy with the area feeling safe and secure.professional and thoughtful owners whose integrity , help and advice was very much appreciated.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Colin F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

‘Just felt like home’

A beautiful cottage in a beautiful location. Ali and David are outstanding hosts. During our stay my 7 year old said ‘why does it feel like home?’. As soon as you walk through the cottage door you will feel relaxed and ready to enjoy your stay. The welcome basket really made us smile and we quickly cracked open the bubbles and enjoy the homemade flapjacks.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

John R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Brew House for a Week

Excellent. Well equipped, clean and tidy conversion of an attractive old building, set in an attractive rural position. Well placed for access to the island, and a good walking centre. Also the most generous welcome package.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Sara B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Absolutely perfect

our stay at the Brew House was absolutely perfect , we couldn’t fault the cleanliness and character of the beautiful cottage , the hosts left a wonderful welcome pack with homemade goodies , we enjoyed our stay so much that we have rebooked for next year !
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Ingrid c.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A fairytale

Perfect we will be back. Idyllic spot to rent for the week. Great hosts.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kate C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Our stay at The Brewhouse

This was one of the best holiday experiences I’ve had first because the Brewhouse is a beautifully designed 17 c cottage with every care taken to provide for your stay but also our hosts, Ali and David, surpassed all expectations in looking after us. They couldn’t have been more hospitable: transporting us to and fro from the Ferry, sorting bikes for us to borrow and giving us a lovely welcome basket of homemade goodies to start our time there. Close to the Red Squirrel cycle trail it’s an excellent spot from which to explore the beautiful IOW countryside.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Beth H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect cottage for a family getaway

Perfect cottage for a family getaway on the Isle of Wight. Ali and family are very welcoming hosts, with a beautiful welcome basket provided and help with any info needed. We stayed with our 3 yr old and the property had literally everything you would want to make you feel comfortable and safe with a little one- enclosed courtyard garden, stair gates, bed rails, highchair and a treasure trove of toys to keep them occupied! Perfectly situated on the island for easy access to lots of local attractions, would recommend to anyone looking for a home away from home!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic!

From the moment we booked Ali couldn't have been more helpful. From sorting the ferry to sending welcoming texts. Then on our arrival the little extras including all the immediate essentials together with cake & jam made our stay at the Brew House all the more special. David organised the bikes for all five of us at a moments notice which was so kind. We would definitely recommend this beautiful cottage.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Anthony B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful cottage in perfect location

Had a lovely weekend break in this cosy cottage which had everything we needed. The owners made us welcome and were very friendly.An ideal place to stay for a short or long stay. Would definitely like to stay again
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Lesley D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

70th birthday break

We both enjoyed our stay away from it all, the welcome basket was a lovely touch and our hostess was a delight.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Robyn & Mr Francis S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Peaceful Abode

Everything about The Brew House was perfect for our brief stay and if time permitted we would have stayed longer. From the delicious welcoming basket to the comfortable beds and hot shower it was great to come ‘home’ after a day’s exploration and relax in such peaceful surroundings. And I was lucky enough to spot a red squirrel in the garden! There is a very useful compendium of the owner’s favourite places to visit and the local pub and farm shops lived up to the recommendations. Do yourself a favour and book the Brew House.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Melanie C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A wonderful week in the Isle of Wight

I have just spent a fantastic week with my family at The Brewhouse, Isle of Wight.. Ali Cripps, the owner, was very welcoming and supplied some tasty treats for us, including home -made cake! The Brewhouse was spotless and very well equipped, particularly for my 2 year old granddaughter who loved all the toys and puzzles available. The location is incredibly peaceful and we were fortunate with the weather so made the most of enjoying breakfast in the delightful courtyard garden. The Brewhouse is well-placed to easily access the Islands many attractions and we had some great days out. All in all a perfect summer holiday!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

madeleine h.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Quintessential English Cottage

The Brewhouse is without a doubt one of the nicest rental properties we have ever stayed in. It is beautifully decorated, kitted out with everything you could need - plus lots of other unique touches and in a gorgeous setting of the owner's beautiful garden. The owner had thoughtfully left us with lots of lovely supplies such as milk, eggs, butter and even a cake The cottage was lovely and warm and the beds comfy. It really felt like a home rather than a holiday rental. The owner was lovely, thoughtful and communicative. Can't wait to go back!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2019

About the host

Hosted by Ali Cripps

Host profile image
We (David and Ali Cripps, with our youngest son James) live at Knighton Farmhouse, and the Brew House forms the east 'wing' of the farmhouse. We have lived here since our return to the UK from several years in both Canada and the USA. We love running the Brew House as a holiday cottage, and many of our guests have become friends. We know the Island very well (Ali grew up here) and as we both work from home, are usually around to give advice and ideas of good local places to visit.

Why they chose this property

We love the area - peaceful and rural, yet easy access to everywhere.

What makes this property unique

The Grade II listed cottage is steeped in history, with exposed beams and many original features, including the bread oven in the Inglenook fireplace.

Languages:

English, French, German
Tell us how we can improve our siteShare feedback