Nettlecombe Farm is nestled in the heart of the rolling Isle of Wight countryside. It offers nine award winning dog friendly self-catering cottages, unique farm feeding experiences, three coarse fishing lakes, yoga and pilates, educational visits, free car charging for guests and discounted ferries.
We have been welcoming families, groups and explorers of all ages to Nettlecombe Farm for over forty years. We work hard to make sure our guests have an unforgettable experience of our working farm and the surrounding areas - which is why so many families return to us year after year for their rural escape.
We have been welcoming families, groups and explorers of all ages to Nettlecombe Farm for over forty years. We work hard to make sure our guests have an unforgettable experience of our working farm and the surrounding areas - which is why so many families return to us year after year for their rural escape.
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We have been welcoming families, groups and explorers of all ages to Nettlecombe Farm for over forty years. We work hard to make sure our guests have an unforgettable experience on our working farm and in the surrounding areas - which is why so many families return to us every year for their rural escape.
We are so proud of our amazing team here at Nettlecombe, all of whom go the extra mile to keep us at the top of our game and make sure you experience the holiday of a lifetime. You can meet a few of them below and hear a few local tips and secret gems that you might like to do during your stay.
A trip to Steephill Cove is a must, situated just south of the Victorian seaside town of Ventnor is this picturesque traditional fishing cove with a sandy beach that is only accessible by foot.Make sure you try the amazing crab pasties at The Beach Shack. Having worked at Nettlecombe Farm for nearly half a century, Buster knows the farm like the back of his hand, and has many a story to tell of yesteryear.
A trip to Steephill Cove is a must, situated just south of the Victorian seaside town of Ventnor is this picturesque traditional fishing cove with a sandy beach that is only accessible by foot.Make sure you try the amazing crab pasties at The Beach Shack. Having worked at Nettlecombe Farm for nearly half a century, Buster knows the farm like the back of his hand, and has many a story to tell of yesteryear.
We know only too well that dogs are part of the family so we see no reason why they should not come on holiday with you and that's why we welcome dogs here at Nettlecombe Farm. The Isle of Wight prides itself on being super dog friendly as a destination and there are over 500 miles of amazing coastline and countryside to explore.
Every year since 2015 we have been awarded a Tripadvisor Certificate of Excellence. Accommodation providers who consistently reach this level of standard for a consecutive period of 5 years are crowned with the Hall of Fame status. This is an award that we are particularly proud of, and we are very grateful to all of our guests who take the time to recommend us on Tripadvisor.
Getting Here: We offer our guests significant savings on ferry travel with both Wightlink and Red Funnel. Details will be provided on booking. Secure your stay with just a 25% deposit & look forward to animal feeding tours, free onsite fishing and discounted ferries. We do very occasionally run special offers, usually due to last minute availability or cancellations but these tend to get posted on our Facebook group or newsletter.
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Nov 01, 2021
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Gary Cantle
Sep 29, 2021
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Our family has just stayed in Wheat and Barley for a week. They were both very clean and well equipped. The owner, Jose was very friendly and helpful. The kids loved all the animals and doing the treasure hunt. The farm is in a lovely location with views all around. We would definitely recommend this farm to friends and will certainly be going back. Best holiday we’ve all had together on the Isle of Wight.
Dave Gillam
Jul 30, 2021
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Sarah Redfern
Jul 18, 2021
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Rick O'Shea
May 26, 2021
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We stayed at Barley cottage, the first thing to say was that it was spotlessly clean even down to the kettle and oven so a big thank you to the cleaning staff.
The cottage was well equipped and the bedrooms were large with plenty of space for clothing and comfortable beds not saggy or tired and worn out. Each cottage had its own private garden area which was nice. We took our dog and were pleased there were no silly rules except not to get on the furniture or beds which is perfectly sensible and correct. We didn’t see the owners during our stay but when there were some minor issues they were
The cottage was well equipped and the bedrooms were large with plenty of space for clothing and comfortable beds not saggy or tired and worn out. Each cottage had its own private garden area which was nice. We took our dog and were pleased there were no silly rules except not to get on the furniture or beds which is perfectly sensible and correct. We didn’t see the owners during our stay but when there were some minor issues they were
Prembala Rai
May 04, 2021
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It’s been 3 years since we visited in Mar 2019 and we still lovingly reminisce about our stay in Nettlecombe Farm.
As you can imagine, it was cold and windy in March but we loved every bit of our stay. The cottage (wren) was clean and homey, play area, Wendy house and scenery, village were all amazing but our star of the stay were the lovely animals + farmer Lucy and farmer Michael. We can’t wait to go back there with our new addition - thank you all for making our holiday amazing.
As you can imagine, it was cold and windy in March but we loved every bit of our stay. The cottage (wren) was clean and homey, play area, Wendy house and scenery, village were all amazing but our star of the stay were the lovely animals + farmer Lucy and farmer Michael. We can’t wait to go back there with our new addition - thank you all for making our holiday amazing.
Frank Long
Jul 23, 2020
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Fantastic setup with young children or if you're a hiker. Theres a small zoo worth of animals, with feeding tours. Due to Covid the number of feeding sessions is limited but the toddler absolutely loved it.
Facilities are fine albeit a little limited, we didn't have WiFi, the clothes washing facilities are in a central building and the decor could use a little refresh. All that is completely overcome by the beautiful surroundings, experience with the animals, local walking, lovely welcome from the staff and family. We're planning on returning.
Facilities are fine albeit a little limited, we didn't have WiFi, the clothes washing facilities are in a central building and the decor could use a little refresh. All that is completely overcome by the beautiful surroundings, experience with the animals, local walking, lovely welcome from the staff and family. We're planning on returning.
