House in New Forest District
12 guests · 5 bedrooms · 2 baths
Reasons to book
Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Great for petsBring all your friends and family, even the furry ones
Top-tier experienceA high end property in this area
About this house rental
Large refurbished 1920s house near Yarmouth on the Isle of Wight. Sleeps 12 (plus 2 to 4 tinies). Lovely gardens and fields, 10 acres in all. Next to woodland and coastal path. Heated fenced swimming pool (early May to end Oct half term), tennis court, barn with table tennis. Children's swings etc. Large trampoline (without netting). Board games. Baby grand piano. Paddle boards and kayak for local beach. Walking and cycling guide books. Numerous bikes, in numerous sizes. 2 oven Aga. Gas BBQ. Open fire plus wood store. Two high chairs. WiFi. Large TV.
Pool is heated by air sourced heat pump, not to a particular temperature. It will end up roughly at 5 degrees above the prevailing day time ambient temperature, and will drop by around 2 degrees if not covered overnight.
Warnings: Open pond close to house. No microwave. Bee hives at far end of property 200m+ away. TV is accessed through use of projector.
Bedrooms: 2 double rooms. 1 single/twin. 1 further room can be made up as twin or double. Final room has 4 bunk beds. There are 2 spare mattresses for the floor, a cot, and a toddler bed too.
Bathrooms etc: 1 bath/WC; 1 shower/WC; 3 separate WCs
What's included: Plenty of bedding and towels. Beds etc will be made up. Food cupboard basics all there.
Parking: 5 cars easily accommodated
Location: five mins drive or 25 mins walk from Yarmouth ferry terminal (from Lymington, or Waterloo by train). 25 minutes drive from Fishbourne ferry terminal (from Portsmouth). On bus route 7 for island travel.
Activities: lots to do on site or on foot or bike from the house, but within a short drive there are many beaches, fabulous walks, Carisbrooke Castle, Osborne House
Pool is heated by air sourced heat pump, not to a particular temperature. It will end up roughly at 5 degrees above the prevailing day time ambient temperature, and will drop by around 2 degrees if not covered overnight.
Warnings: Open pond close to house. No microwave. Bee hives at far end of property 200m+ away. TV is accessed through use of projector.
Bedrooms: 2 double rooms. 1 single/twin. 1 further room can be made up as twin or double. Final room has 4 bunk beds. There are 2 spare mattresses for the floor, a cot, and a toddler bed too.
Bathrooms etc: 1 bath/WC; 1 shower/WC; 3 separate WCs
What's included: Plenty of bedding and towels. Beds etc will be made up. Food cupboard basics all there.
Parking: 5 cars easily accommodated
Location: five mins drive or 25 mins walk from Yarmouth ferry terminal (from Lymington, or Waterloo by train). 25 minutes drive from Fishbourne ferry terminal (from Portsmouth). On bus route 7 for island travel.
Activities: lots to do on site or on foot or bike from the house, but within a short drive there are many beaches, fabulous walks, Carisbrooke Castle, Osborne House
Amenities at 5-bed house: pool, tennis court, walk to beach, 10 acres
Non-smoking
Pets allowed
Family friendly
Map of New Forest District
Ratings and reviews
10 / 10Outstanding·Apr 2026
Gorgeous house, loads for the kids to do, every facility too
10 / 10Outstanding·Apr 2026
We enjoyed a lovely weekend at Elizabeth and Barry’s place. The garden is huge and the property was very well equipped with everything we needed and plenty of fun activities included. The kids loved the tennis court and bikes especially! The proximity to the local beach is also fantastic. The house is tired in parts but spacious and homely. The hosts also left us some wonderful Easter treats and were on hand for any questions. Overall a great stay!
10 / 10Outstanding·Jan 2026
We had a lovely stay at Howecroft over the new year period. Very spacious and well stocked with friendly helpful hosts.The gardens were the highlight for us, the kids spent hours just exploring, despite the freezing weather.The house was a little tired in places, carpets worn and some damp smells in the hall and lounge. It was spotlessly clean though. All in all a magnificent place and would be amazing in the summer with access to the pool.
10 / 10Outstanding·Oct 2025
Can't fault this property as a family friendly get away. It had lotse of space for the adults and kids inside the house. The outside grounds are extensive to say the least, loads of space for the kids and dogs to play. The pool is a real bonus even for the crazy ones at the end of October!
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10Outstanding
(83 Ratings)
"Gorgeous house, loads for the kids to do, every facility too"
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