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Private kitchen
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Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Laundry
  • Kitchen
NZ$1,020
avg per night

Explore the area

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Sandown, Isle of Wight
  • Isle of Wight Steam Railway
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Ryde Pier Head Terminal
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Shanklin Beach
    ‪19 min drive‬
  • Bembridge (BBP)
    ‪17 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

First floor double ensuite

1 Double Bed

First floor small twin room

1 Single Bed

Groundfloor ensuite room

1 Double Bed

Second floor twin 1

1 Single Bed

Second floor twin 2

1 Single Bed

3 bathrooms

First floor ensuite

Toilet · Shower only

First floor shared bathroom

Bathtub · Toilet

Ground floor ensuite

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Garden

Room

  • 450 sq m
  • Sleeps 10
  • 3 Single Beds and 2 Double Beds
Price is NZ$1,020 avg per night,

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About the area

Sandown

Sandown is home to this farm stay. 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. Garlic Farm and Isle of Wight Steam Railway are also worth visiting.
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What's nearby

  • Isle of Wight Steam Railway - 5 min drive - 5.2 km
  • Seaclose Park - 6 min drive - 6.7 km
  • Ryde Pier Head Terminal - 11 min drive - 9.3 km
  • Sandown Beach - 15 min drive - 8.6 km
  • Shanklin Beach - 19 min drive - 8.6 km

Getting around

  • Sandown Brading Station - 5 min drive
  • Southampton (SOU) - 92 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 - ‬2 min drive

About this property

Little Mersley Farmhouse

Little Mersley Farmhouse is located on the Garlic Farm nestled at the foot of Mersley Down in the Arreton Valley, an area of outstanding natural beauty. Following a sensitive renovation, it is now available as our largest most well appointed cottage. The property sleeps up to 10 in 2 double ensuite rooms and 3 twin rooms. It works very well for families with a mixture of adults and children and a has a large wood fired hot tub in the garden(Extra cost, available on request). Guests enjoy our onsite restaurant and farm shop which serves breakfast and lunch every day as well as access to the games room, tennis court, football pitch and open access to all the beautiful surrounding land. Chickens, peacocks and red squirrels roam freely around the farm with highland cattle and horses in the surrounding fields.

The farm is ideally located for exploring the Island, lying at the hub of miles of footpaths and cycle ways for which the Island is famous with beaches no more than 10 minutes away by car.

Ground floor:
Spacious downstairs master bedroom with en suite toilet and shower. Accessible for those who find stairs difficult. The room is furnished with a romantic brass bed and tasteful chest of drawers and wardrobe. The sitting room benefits from a wood burning stove bringing warmth and atmosphere. The dining room is off the well-equipped galley kitchen with separate cloakroom/utility room and toilet.

First floor:
Double bedroom with ensuite shower and toilet. Twin bedded room and separate bathroom with bath tub.

Second floor:
Two twin bedded rooms in the eaves of the house.

Outdoor:
Large fenced garden with garden furniture, gas barbecue and wood fired hot tub (Extra cost, available on request),

Languages

English, French

Amenities

Hot tub
Parking available
Laundry

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Little Mersley Farmhouse pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Little Mersley Farmhouse?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Little Mersley Farmhouse?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Little Mersley Farmhouse located?

Situated in Sandown, this farm stay is steps from Garlic Farm and within 3 mi (5 km) of Isle of Wight Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and Isle of Wight Steam Railway. Isle of Wight Steam Railway is 2.7 mi (4.4 km) away.

Little Mersley Farmhouse Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 76 out of 93 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 17 out of 93 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 93 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 93 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 93 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Amazing little cottage

Booked to stay at the garlic farm for a little weekend break. We booked the little Mersley cottage. Sleeps 10 however we just had 4 adults. Wow what an amazing cosy cottage. We arrived later than expected, but the cottage was open for us. And little welcome gift of chutney and garlic from the farm. The cottage was very well equipped with all the essentials we needed including bedding and towels, shampoo and body wash, toilet rolls, kitchen well equipped with washing up liquid, dishwasher tablets, tea towels, tea, coffee, sugar and fresh milk in the fridge. Plenty of wood for the wood burner, which we had on both nights: We hired the wood burning hot tub which was so lovely and relaxing. We had breakfast on site in the restaurant both days. Great choice of food and a visit to the shop also where we stocked up on delicious goodies to take home. We had a late check out of 11am on the Sunday morning, which was great as we didn’t feel rushed to get out of the cottage early. I would definitely recommended staying in this wonderful cottage.
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10/10 Excellent

A brilliant stay at fabulous accommodation

Whether you’re looking for a quiet break or hosting a party of 12 this is the place to stay. The cottages and main house are fabulous, there is a shop and restaurant on site with plenty of beautiful walks in the area and there is even a wonderful wood fired hot tub! If you decide to stay, you have to try the famous cooked breakfast in the restaurant!! Simply delicious!! Would recommend and we will definitely return again.

10/10 Excellent

Christine R.

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Lovely family weekend away in a beautiful cottage

Loved the property we stayed in it was very nice clean comfortable and well equipped. Farm itself was very nice with lovely views and walks. Fantastic little farm shop with lots of lovely products. Cafe and restaurant onsite would definitely be returning and highly recommend The Garlic Farm. were very friendly and welcoming.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Perfect stay for a family celebration.

Very comfortable farmhouse accommodation full of character. Main bedroom with en-suite on the ground floor for anyone who might find the rather steep staircase a little challenging. Dogs can be safely let off the lead in the fully enclosed cottage garden. Well equipped kitchen perfect for anyone wishing to eat in. Plenty of interesting walks on and around the farm. This place has a lot of history, not just about garlic, interesting though that is. Take a look at the stone age finds on display in the farm shop.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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Lovely family break

Family holiday with grandparents, parents and kids - this property suited us all. Loved the hot tub and the garlic farm activities. There were ten of us and we had just enough space - we were lucky with the weather and spent lots of time exploring the island. Property was clean and well-equipped.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Magical stay at a great place.

The Garlic Farm was a perfect place for a holiday. The accommodation was lovely, clean and with everything we could possibly want or need - and if we didn't fancy cooking, the cafe and restaurant provided wonderful garlic-infused taste sensations. All the staff were friendly and welcoming which made for a very happy stay all round. The Garlic Farm is also perfectly situated to explore the Island's delights and we had a great time exploring beautiful beaches, historic castles, churches and houses and breathtaking walks with stunning views of the lovely countryside and coastline.

10/10 Excellent

melissa stewart

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Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
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10/10 Excellent

A family holiday with a difference

A beautiful historic cottage with modern amenities. Traditional cottage flowers abound the location while a large secluded back garden provided lots of space for children to play safely and adults to socialise. The hot tub was an advantage but a little cool.. The kitchen was fully equipped and in good condition. The dining area is light and airy. A lovely setting with activities, all within a short distance of the cottage.The Garlic Restaurant provides delicious food by friendly staff-it gets busy! It has been a real pleasure staying in the Little Mersley Cottage and a big thanks goes to Melanie who helped us throughout the booking process and travel arrangements. Thank you to all concerned!
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10/10 Excellent

The E-J invasion

The facilities at Little Mersley are excellent and very comfortable. Supported by the marvelous ambiance of the Mersley property, complete with a great restaurant, shop and coffee bar, and very friendly staff. A wonderful and memorable experience.
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8/10 Good

Great family holiday

The Garlic Farm accommodation proved to be the right choice for our first visit to the Isle of Wight. The three houses we chose worked really well for our family group of 15 and all were comfortable and well equipped. We did have some issues with the heating system in the Little Mersley Farmhouse but these were resolved quickly. Everyone enjoyed the tennis court and the games room and the children had fun on the play area. We all eat in the restaurant and the food was excellent. Everyone agreed that it was a great holiday and that we will return.
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10/10 Excellent

Wonderful cottage in a great location

This cottage was excellent for us. We visited for a weekend with three generations of our family, 6 people in total. The youngest has the rooms on the tops floor, the eldest had the lovely bedroom on the ground floor, so no stairs. The kitchen is well equipped with everything you could want. The lounge is cosy and comfortable. The dining room has two tables so we used one to eat at and the other for playing games. We didn’t use the garden as we visited in February but it was a good size. Being located at the Garlic farm was great as it felt out of the way but with central access to all of the Isle of Wight. The Garlic farm was lovely and meeting peacocks in the grounds was very nice. We all enjoyed our stay and would definitely recommend.

10/10 Excellent

Jake C.

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Little Mersley Farmhouse

We all enjoyed our stay at Little Mersley Farmhouse, celebrating a 30th Birthday. We had 6 adults and 2 kids and it worked perfectly. Melanie was brilliant, always happy to answer any questions. The wood fired hot tub was great to relax in at the end of a day. The breakfast at the farm was so tasty! Would definitely recommend, couldn’t fault it.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Katherine F.

Mini break

Lovely short mini break. Nice welcome received. Hot tub ready and extras of put up bed, cot and high chair organised without any issue Lovely location
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10/10 Excellent

Clair B.

Garlic Farm Accomodation

I have discovered my most favourite place on earth! I love the garlic farm. I have stayed at in the garlic farm accomodation twice now, the first time in their milking parlour with 4 friends and this time in the farmhouse with 7 friends. I cannot fault the staff or the accommodation. Booking is easy, communication is always spot on and any difficulties are worked through without fuss. The farmhouse was beautiful, clean and homely. Beds and bedding comfortable and towels were all provided and a good size. Melanie popped in to check everything was to our satisfaction when we arrived. The staff are friendly and can’t do enough for you during your stay and the food in the restaurant is gorgeous. I have never had a disappointing trip to the garlic farm restaurant and I cannot fault the accommodation. I would highly recommend a visit. This has become our regular annual girlie weekend which kicks off the festive season perfectly.
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10/10 Excellent

Lovely Cottage

A beautiful cottage in a wonderful location. Very well equipped and comfortable. The food at the Garlic Farm Restaurant was outstanding!
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10/10 Excellent

Magical stay

I recently hired the Garlic Farm accommodation for my 40th birthday celebration. The Accommodation team were brilliant at helping us put on an amazing event and catering to our guest’s individual needs. Friends and family members having been raving about the experience in the weeks afterwards. The site is stunning, there are plenty of activities for children and adults and the accommodation is very well maintained. The communal yurt proved to be a real hub of fun and activity throughout our weekend. We will not hesitate to book again.
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10/10 Excellent

A long weekend

Our booking of 9 people for a long weekend to celebrate a Golden Wedding could not be faulted in any way! All the staff were very friendly, helpful and efficient.
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10/10 Excellent

A great summer week for our family

Our family stayed for a week in Little Mersley Farmhouse and Mill Cottage. It was delightful. The properties were close and this was very convenient. The children enjoyed the hot tub and loved playing in the garden and seeing the horses in their stables. We all enjoyed the games room and being able to walk all around the far. The tractor tour was very interesting. Bothe properties were comfortable, had ample bathrooms and good sitting room. We went to the restaurant one night and all enjoyed that. With so many attractions within 15 minutes it was so easy to find stuff to do, even though our weather wasn't great. All in all it would have been hard to beat
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10/10 Excellent

All good and a wonderful location

Great accommodation for us comprising of 6 adults and 2 children and a lovely setting with a large peaceful garden. The Garlic restaurant was a boon being at the same location. One of the bedrooms did not have anywhere to hang clothes which were then just laid on the other single bed which was not being used - not too much of a problem. Space was limited in that room but some wall/ door hooks would have sufficed with a few coat hangers - just a suggestion. Extensive information provided beforehand concerning cafes, restaurants, attractions etc. - most helpful.
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10/10 Excellent

As retuning guests for many years, we have always enjoyed our stay, whether it’s been sunny or wet.

We love the location, close to beaches for the children. Always plenty of activities too. Owners very welcoming and friendly.
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10/10 Excellent

beauiful place

An interesting old farmhouse in a very peaceful setting, with lots to interest all members of the family.
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10/10 Excellent

Great stay at Little Mersey Farmhouse and Mill Cottage

We had a wonderful stay at the Farmhouse and also the Cottage for our extended family of 15. The 7 sporty grandchildren loved the tennis court, football pitch and games room and the hot tub was in constant use. Although the weather was windy it was very sheltered in the valley where the Garlic Farm is situated. Both properties were very well equipped and had comfy beds. We booked a table at The Pointer Inn nearby for late Saturday lunch which we all enjoyed. Thanks for a great stay!
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10/10 Excellent

A most enjoyable stay at the Little Mersley Farmhouse

Our 3-night stay during the February half-term was really great. The farmhouse is well-equipped and very comfortable. The Garlic farm location is convenient for visiting the eastern side of the Island (Ventnor, Sandown, etc.) and various attractions like the Donkey Sanctuary, Brading Roman Villa, and the Steam Railway, but sadly the latter was not operating until later in the year. We enjoyed really good service from the friendly and helpful staff, and they were particularly helpful arranging our ferry crossings, and then re-booking when some of the arrangements had to be changed at short notice. I have given the score of 5 in all categories except for Comfort. The only reason for marking this down to 4 was that we had a problem balancing the temperatures in the rooms when the heating came on during the first evening. A card with brief instructions advising how to set the radiator thermostats together with the best setting for the room thermostat on the landing would have been helpful.
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10/10 Excellent

Excellent accommodation

The farmhouse was clean, warm and welcoming. Really well equipped. Lots of info on the Island attractions and restaurants. Would definitely recommend. Hope to return sometime soon.
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10/10 Excellent

Lovely stay in beautiful cottage

We absolutely loved the Little Mersley Cottage. It was in pristine condition, really charming inside, lots of room for our ten guests, and warm and cosy. The team at the garlic farm were SO helpful - responding b immediately to all my queries, booking a ferry ticket and putting up an extra camp bed last minute. The garlic farm is lovely with an epic gift shop. Would recommend to anyone and hope to come and stay again!