Title: The Granary at French Mill: charming cottage set in extensive garden with stream Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # The Granary at French Mill: charming cottage set in extensive garden with stream ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34050000/34043200/34043131/2f453eae.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34050000/34043200/34043131/5b6bb848.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34050000/34043200/34043131/55c22991.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34050000/34043200/34043131/09a1b9c2.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34050000/34043200/34043131/658eecda.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Nestled in a 2.5-acre tranquil garden with a babbling stream, the Granary offers an enchanting escape from the ordinary. With its charming open-plan apartment and vintage gypsy caravan, this converted coach house is perfect for families and pets who will love exploring the sunny garden, tree swing, trampoline and outdoor furniture. 9.0 Wonderful ### Entire home 1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4 ## Popular amenities - - - Washer - Kitchen - Outdoor space - Free WiFi ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire cottage to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### The Granary at French Mill: charming cottage set in extensive garden with stream A stone built converted coach house and granary serving the ancient watermill which operated on this site from Saxon times until the 1950s. The current buildings date from the 17th century. The present owners have converted the Granary into a charming open plan apartment with a separate bathroom (with shower). There is a well equipped kitchen/dining area and a bedroom area (which can be curtained off) with two single beds and two pull-out beds for occasional use. In addition we have stationed a charming vintage gypsy caravan on the lawn outside, which has two single beds and will be in use from April through to the end of September. Set in a tranquil garden of 2.5 acres with a babbling stream, tree swing, trampoline, well kept lawns and outdoor furniture, the property lies on an intersection of well used footpaths and is just a few minutes' walk across the fields from the delightful Isle of Wight Donkey Sanctuary. Easy access to beautiful beaches such as Steephill Cove, Shanklin and Ventnor. One mile from the picturesque tourist village of Godshill with its many pubs, restaurants and cafes. Perfect for children and pets who will love the sunny garden and cooling stream, the Granary is a relaxing place to spend time, not just a bed for the night. Prospective guests need to be aware that, due to the age and siting of the Granary, in extended periods of rain and certain atmospheric conditions it can become a little damp, and while we provide a dehumidifier and fan heaters, if a member of your party suffers from allergies or asthma which might be affected by dampness, we would advise you to avoid the wetter times of year. We have taken measures to limit this as much as possible and any smell of damp usually disappears once people are living in the building. Please also be aware that due to the narrow pipes that service the Granary, the water pressure is always fairly low. We hope that you will regard these issues as minor considerations which are easily outweighed by the overall charm. The garden is a haven for wildlife and we share it with badgers, foxes, rabbits, moles, mice, voles, frogs, toads and occasionally a red squirrel. We have buzzards nesting at the bottom of the garden and the stream is often visited by herons and ducks. The trees provide a home for a colony of jackdaws, woodpeckers, owls and a assortment of songbirds. Less welcome indoors but impossible to entirely keep out is the army of grass spiders plus many other insects. In this age of declining wildlife, we are pleased to provide a home for most of these creatures, although we prefer it when the badgers and moles do their digging in the more remote parts of the garden! ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the cottage: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Car recommended - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Electric kettle - Hob - Ice maker - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Spices - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - Bedroom - Bedsheets provided - Sofa bed ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Hair dryer - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper ### Living spaces - Dining table - Living room ### Entertainment - Books - DVD player - Games - TV ### Outdoor areas - Garden - Outdoor furniture - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - 2 pets total ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property - Note from host: Permitted outside only ### Services and conveniences - Change of bedsheets (on request) ### Location highlights - In a rural location - Near a hospital - Near the bay - Near the marina ### Things to do - Birdwatching nearby - Fishing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Horseback riding nearby - Mountain biking nearby - Sailing nearby - Scuba diving nearby - Surfing/bodyboarding nearby - Swimming nearby - Wildlife walks nearby - Windsurfing nearby ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector) - Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property) ### General - At least 80% lighting from LEDs - Bed sheets changed on request - Composting - Comprehensive recycling policy - Double-glazed windows - Garden ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM ### Check-out Check-out before 10:00 AM ### Special check-in instructions You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions ### Rules No food or drink in the Romany wagon Please make sure you are aware before booking that there is only one bedroom in the cottage with two single beds and two pull out beds for children. If staying fewer that 3 nights please bring sheets, duvet covers (single) and pillow cases. To sleep in the caravan please bring sleeping bag. ### Pets Pets are allowed Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees 2 total pets Note from host: Well-behaved pets are welcome ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome Note from host: There's plenty for children to do ### Events Events allowed: family gatherings and birthday parties Please enquire first ### Smoking Smoking is not permitted Permitted outside only ## Important information ### You need to know This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking. 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 Parties and events (including family gatherings and birthday parties) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 30 Note from host: Please enquire first Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation ### We should mention A car is recommended for transport to and from this property ### Property is also known as The Granary at French Mill ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C50.63285%2C-1.22535&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=rXRtQIENibH-pEyGese67chaF_k=) Sandford, Isle of Wight, ENG #### What's nearby - Isle of Wight Donkey Sanctuary - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles - Isle of Wight Owl and Falconry Centre - 3 min drive - 2.2 miles - Godshill Model Village - 5 min drive - 2.4 miles - Shanklin Beach - 6 min drive - 3.1 miles - Ventnor Beach - 7 min drive - 4.2 miles #### Getting around - Shanklin Station - 11 min drive - Southampton (SOU) - 97 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Fighting Cocks - ‬3 min drive - ‪The Barnhouse Bar & Restaurant - ‬4 min drive - ‪Bear Cafe - ‬3 min drive - ‪The Falcon - ‬4 min drive - ‪The Griffin - ‬2 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is The Granary at French Mill: charming cottage set in extensive garden with stream pet-friendly? > Yes, this property allows pets (limit 2 total). ### What time is check-in at The Granary at French Mill: charming cottage set in extensive garden with stream? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at The Granary at French Mill: charming cottage set in extensive garden with stream? > Checkout is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is The Granary at French Mill: charming cottage set in extensive garden with stream located? > Situated in a rural location, this cottage is within 2 miles (3 km) of Isle of Wight Donkey Sanctuary, Godshill Model Village and Appuldurcombe House. Isle of Wight Owl and Falconry Centre and Isle of Wight Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty are also within 2 miles (3 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## The Granary at French Mill: charming cottage set in extensive garden with stream Reviews 9.0 ### Wonderful All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) ### 9.0 Cleanliness ### 9.6 Location 10 - Excellent 58 8 - Good 27 6 - Okay 4 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 4 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Robin H. 1 Jun 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Lovely family retreat! Me and my wife just enjoyed a mini break to celebrate our 10 year wedding anniversary, along with our two toddlers and little dog. We had a wonderful weekend and wished we could stay a bit longer! The Granary is in an ideal location to relax and unwind and a short drive away from the beach and other activities. We will almost certainly be aiming to return in 2026! ##### Robin H. Stayed 2 nights in May 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### John H. 6 Aug 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Delighted Accommodation Beautiful cottage with character in beautiful grounds quite idyllic ##### John H. Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### colleen s., England 24 Aug 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Magical Property Truly delightful property and lovely host. Excellent location and perfect for our stay. ##### colleen s. Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Vivienne E. 16 Aug 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Quirky stay Great place for exploring the island ##### Vivienne E. Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023 ### 8/10 Good #### Dev M. 29 Aug 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Good Perfectly located near the beaches ##### Dev M. Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### John H., wirral 7 Aug 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beautiful Our second stay at this beautiful property and we have already booked for next year. We love staying here the property and grounds are beautiful and peaceful and in a very convenient location. ##### John H. Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jacqueline A. 16 Aug 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Isle of Wight Stay The hostess was very friendly. The guest house was spacious and loved the caravan. The property was beautiful and would definitely recommend it. ##### Jacqueline A. Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### martin c. 10 Aug 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### peace and quiet - lovely Just what we wanted - nothing negative - a lovely stay ##### martin c. Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022 ### 8/10 Good #### Sujita D. 11 Jul 2023 Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Cathartic private dwelling A lovely little dwelling in the quiet countryside to use as a base as we explored the Island. ##### Sujita D. Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jon B. 23 Jun 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Lovely stay - incredible gardens Great stay in a beautiful location with amazing gardens. Friendly communications and the garden on site was super helpful and kind. Thanks! ##### Jon B. Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jackie P. 24 Sept 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Ideal location Very pleasant cottage, ideal for dog walkers. ##### Jackie P. Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Andrew R., Lemuy, France 3 Dec 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Wonderful hosts Rebecca and Guy are wonderful hosts who made sure we felt at home throughout our stay at the cottage. We particularly enjoyed exploring their extensive grounds by the river. ##### Andrew R. Stayed 63 nights in Oct 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Chris H. 1 Sept 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### The Granary Lovely little cottage. Ideally situated for touring the island. An absolute pleasure. ##### Chris H. Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### karen d. 18 Jun 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Long weekend break A beautiful relaxing place to stay. The granary+caravan were amazing and so pretty. Rebecca made us very welcome. Would definitely recommend and return.. ##### karen d. Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Alana P. 9 Sept 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### A lovely stay We enjoyed coming back to the French Mill after our big days of exploring the island. We used the bus system and it was easy to get around. We ate at Taverners in Godshill on our last night and it was delicious. ##### Alana P. Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Ruth A. 15 Jul 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Lovely stay What a lovely place to stay - the children loved staying in the wagon and I loved the peace of the mill! Thank you for everything. A lovely welcome, lots of interesting hints of things to visit, and a perfect location. Thank you! Ruth, Ellen and Annie. ##### Ruth A. Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Monika D. 8 Sept 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Enjoyable Summer Break My family and I stayed at the French Mill Granary for 3 nights. We really enjoyed it. Our teenage daughter slept in the gypsy caravan which she loved. The garden was fabulous (our dog loved to run and discover various parts) and the swing was a hit. Everyone was very helpful giving us ideas about the places we could visit. We really enjoyed the Isle of Wight and staying at the the Granary which is in a very good location to travel around. Thank you ##### Monika D. Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### David L. 22 Apr 2023 Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great location and a wonderful property The landlady have great communication skill. The property is set on a peaceful and beautiful ground. Had a great time at the cottage escaping the city hussle and bustle. ##### David L. Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Joanne P. 30 Apr 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### A delightful cottage in the most charming garden The Granary is quirky and very comfortable, equipped with everything you need for a self catering stay. The garden is just wonderful and the real highlight of our stay. Rebecca is a five star host and we can’t recommend her property highly enough. With a car or bicycles, it’s in an ideal location for exploring the island. Without, the buses are frequent, convenient and inexpensive. ##### Joanne P. Stayed 46 nights in Mar 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Susan B. 15 May 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Good location and nice property I liked it. The romany caravan in the grounds was lovely and the property itself was very nice. The check in was easy. There is a long and interesting garden. It was easy to reach everywhere on the island. ##### Susan B. Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Isabel S. 23 Jul 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### We loved it We had a great time in the area, the Granary, the romany caravan, the gardens and the little river. It was perfect for us. Hassle free. Isabel ##### Isabel S. Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Maureen H. 9 Sept 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Relaxing The Granary was ideal for our use. Everything we needed was there and our small dog (Chihuahua - Snoopy) was delighted with the garden! We really enjoyed our stay and wished we had been there for long. Sorry not to meet Rebecca - next time! ##### Maureen H. Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023 ### 8/10 Good #### Verified traveller 24 Sept 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Just 2 nights Just the friday and sat night. Good base. Cute little place. Owner met us there. Got 2 new beds installed. Comfortable. Can get anywhere by car easy ##### Verified traveller Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Gianetta R. 30 Mar 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Short Break The Granary is very sweet and very nicely fitted out. Perfectly suited for either a short break or a young family perhaps. It is set in lovely grounds which when I was there were full of daffodils. I have two small gripes: the mattress made my back ache it was so hard and the internet was definitely dodgy on the first night but then work very well afterwards ##### Gianetta R. Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023 ### 2/10 Terrible #### mick h. 24 Sept 2024 Liked: Location Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, listing accuracy #### Charming it is not Damp smelly overgrown dont be taken in by picture or discription ##### mick h. 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