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10 dog friendly places to stay on the Isle of Wight 2020
If the thought (or cost) of kennels is too much to bear then take a look at these places to stay on the Isle of Wight which all let you bring your dog. Doggy passports are not required and there are several dog friendly beaches, attractions and pubs to visit during the day.
As well as hotels, B&Bs and Isle of Wight holiday homes there are also several Isle of Wight holiday parks which are dog friendly.
As well as hotels, B&Bs and Isle of Wight holiday homes there are also several Isle of Wight holiday parks which are dog friendly.
1. Whitecliff Bay Holiday Park (caravans/lodges sleeping 4-8 people)
Whitecliff Bay is a big and busy holiday park which welcomes dogs for a few pounds a night.
The last time I checked, dogs were allowed onto the lovely sandy beach at Whitecliff Bay (I checked in September 2020, please contact us if you've heard otherwise). It's down a very steep slope but it's one of the Isle of Wight's prettiest beaches and looks genuinely foreign on a sunny day (Ed: apart from the freezing cold seawater, obvs).
Other options are to head to one of the nearby dog friendly beaches, such as Bembridge.
The holiday park itself has lots to do, including an indoor swimming pool and evening entertainment. It scores 4/5 from reviewers and has a big choice of accommodation including cheap caravans, glamping and posher lodges. It starred in a Channel 5 TV series called 'Caravanning with Shane Richie' in 2019, just in case you're interested.
Whitecliff Bay Holiday Park don't allow dogs that are legally required to be muzzled.
The last time I checked, dogs were allowed onto the lovely sandy beach at Whitecliff Bay (I checked in September 2020, please contact us if you've heard otherwise). It's down a very steep slope but it's one of the Isle of Wight's prettiest beaches and looks genuinely foreign on a sunny day (Ed: apart from the freezing cold seawater, obvs).
Other options are to head to one of the nearby dog friendly beaches, such as Bembridge.
The holiday park itself has lots to do, including an indoor swimming pool and evening entertainment. It scores 4/5 from reviewers and has a big choice of accommodation including cheap caravans, glamping and posher lodges. It starred in a Channel 5 TV series called 'Caravanning with Shane Richie' in 2019, just in case you're interested.
Whitecliff Bay Holiday Park don't allow dogs that are legally required to be muzzled.
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Nearby Bembridge Beach is dog friendly
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2. Nodes Point Holiday Park (caravans/lodges sleeping 4-8 people)
There are four Park Resorts/Parkdean Resorts Holiday Parks on the Isle of Wight, all of which are dog friendly (Nodes Point in St Helen's, Thorness Bay near(ish) Cowes, Landguard in Shanklin or Lower Hyde, also in Shanklin).
Nodes Point is my pick of the four, mainly due to its location only a few metres from the beach.
It's also in the pretty village of St Helen's which is a bit less touristy than Shanklin. Dogs are allowed on the beach at St Helen's and there are other dog friendly beaches nearby, such as Bembridge.
Onsite there are plenty of facilities at Nodes Point, including an indoor swimming pool and a play area for children. You have to pay extra to bring a dog, but they do sometimes do a pets go free deal.
A quieter holiday park in the area which welcomes dogs is St Helen's Coastal Resort. Despite the name, it's not right by the sea but it does have plenty of modern lodges and caravans.
Nodes Point is my pick of the four, mainly due to its location only a few metres from the beach.
It's also in the pretty village of St Helen's which is a bit less touristy than Shanklin. Dogs are allowed on the beach at St Helen's and there are other dog friendly beaches nearby, such as Bembridge.
Onsite there are plenty of facilities at Nodes Point, including an indoor swimming pool and a play area for children. You have to pay extra to bring a dog, but they do sometimes do a pets go free deal.
A quieter holiday park in the area which welcomes dogs is St Helen's Coastal Resort. Despite the name, it's not right by the sea but it does have plenty of modern lodges and caravans.
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St Helen's beach in the East Wight
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3. The Orchards Holiday Park (Caravans sleeping 6 people)
The Orchards Holiday Park is an independent holiday park in the quiet West Wight which gets very good reviews (4.5/5 when I checked). It's a much quieter option than some of the Isle of Wight's bigger caravan holiday parks but it does have indoor and outdoor swimming pools.
It is well placed for exploring the West Wight coastline which has dog friendly beaches such as Brook Chine and Chilton Chine (about 10 minutes drive away).
They welcome dogs in a couple of their grades of caravan, with a small added charge.
It is well placed for exploring the West Wight coastline which has dog friendly beaches such as Brook Chine and Chilton Chine (about 10 minutes drive away).
They welcome dogs in a couple of their grades of caravan, with a small added charge.
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Dogs are allowed on nearby Brook Chine in the West Wight all year
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4. The Island Riding Centre (self catering, sleeps 4-6)
The Island Riding Centre opened in 2017 with self catering holiday accommodation as well as an equestrian school. A couple of its holiday cottages are dog friendly - Valegro (sleeps 6) and Red Rum (sleeps 4). It also specialises in accessible accommodation (see our wheelchair friendly guide).
The site is nicely done and it's popular with customers, with an average of 4.8/5 from 100+ reviews on Google Reviews, at the time of writing.
It's towards the middle of the Isle of Wight so it's well placed for exploring the whole Island in a week. The downside is that you're a whopping 10-15 minute drive from the nearest beach. Some Isle of Wight residents get a nosebleed if they're that far away from the coast but a resilient mainlander should be able to cope with it.
The site is nicely done and it's popular with customers, with an average of 4.8/5 from 100+ reviews on Google Reviews, at the time of writing.
It's towards the middle of the Isle of Wight so it's well placed for exploring the whole Island in a week. The downside is that you're a whopping 10-15 minute drive from the nearest beach. Some Isle of Wight residents get a nosebleed if they're that far away from the coast but a resilient mainlander should be able to cope with it.
The Island Riding Centre has two dog friendly cottages...
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...and they've got modern interiors
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5. Burwyns (self catering, sleeps 16)
If you're attempting a holiday with three aunties, a couple of grandparents and a couple of dogs then Burwyns near Ventnor is worth a look.
It gets very positive reviews and is in a quiet spot in the South Wight. The southern end of the Isle of Wight feels very distant from the (*ahem*) metropolitan feel of Newport, so it's a great choice if you a) don't mind driving a bit and b) want to feel like you are miles from home.
There are six bedrooms, including one with a balcony.
It gets very positive reviews and is in a quiet spot in the South Wight. The southern end of the Isle of Wight feels very distant from the (*ahem*) metropolitan feel of Newport, so it's a great choice if you a) don't mind driving a bit and b) want to feel like you are miles from home.
There are six bedrooms, including one with a balcony.
This dog friendly holiday home sleeps 16 people in six bedrooms
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...including a bedroom with a balcony
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6. Best Western New Holmwood (Hotel)
This hotel is right on the seafront with views across to Southampton
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The Isle of Wight's only Best Western hotel is in a prime position on the seafront at Cowes, with views of huge great container ships and yachts in the Solent. It gets decent reviews (4.5/5 when I checked) and it welcomes pets.
They also offer evening meals, or you can wander along to the town centre in Cowes where there is a good choice of restaurants and pubs. |
7. Rossiter's VIneyard Barns (self catering, sleeps 4-6)
Rossiter's Vineyard Barns are a small selection of five self catering properties which all allow pets. They're all different sizes and some of them have hot tubs. It doesn't specify whether dogs can use the hot tubs, but my hunch is that it isn't allowed...
The properties are named after wines (don't be too impressed, I had to Google it), including Madeline Angevine and Orion which sleep six people each or Rondo and Dornfelder which sleep four people.
They're in Wellow, which is sleepy, even by usual Isle of Wight standards of sleepiness.
While you're in Wellow make sure you visit the local attractions which include a lamp-post and a bus stop. I'm exaggerating slightly, but the West Wight is quiet. It's also my favourite part of the Isle of Wight, and it's a good choice if you want to find dog friendly beaches for walkies. The coast is about 10 minutes in the car.
There are other dog friendly options at West Wight Cottages.
The properties are named after wines (don't be too impressed, I had to Google it), including Madeline Angevine and Orion which sleep six people each or Rondo and Dornfelder which sleep four people.
They're in Wellow, which is sleepy, even by usual Isle of Wight standards of sleepiness.
While you're in Wellow make sure you visit the local attractions which include a lamp-post and a bus stop. I'm exaggerating slightly, but the West Wight is quiet. It's also my favourite part of the Isle of Wight, and it's a good choice if you want to find dog friendly beaches for walkies. The coast is about 10 minutes in the car.
There are other dog friendly options at West Wight Cottages.
Rossiter's Vineyard Barns is a good choice for two or three families with dogs...
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...but please keep your dogs out of the hot tubs
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8. Westgate Cottage (Self catering, sleeps 8)
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Pretty Westgate Cottage is in St Lawrence on the southern end of the Isle of Wight. It's a bit of a drive from the ferry but the area has a wonderfully relaxed feel to it. The attractive cottage has four bedrooms with historic character on the outside and the usual modern conveniences on the inside. It's only a short walk from the sea and you can bring up to three dogs.
We've picked out this one because it allows three dogs rather than the usual one or two, but there are loads of other dog friendly self catering cottages to choose from on the Isle of Wight. For example, Hoseasons had more than 80 dog friendly cottages last time I checked. You might like to start by reading our guide to 'which Isle of Wight town should I stay in' which will help you narrow down the options. |
Westgate Cottage allows up to three dogs
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9. Ward Avenue (B&B)
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Ward Avenue Bed and Breakfast is well located for Cowes Week - the world's largest sailing regatta which arrives on the Isle of Wight in August. It only has four rooms so it is less anonymous than staying in a large hotel. Parking is available, which is good news in Cowes!
It was scoring 4.7/5 when we last checked reviews. |
Ward Avenue is a dog friendly option for couples during Cowes Week
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10. Nettlecombe Farm (self catering, sleeps 3-10)
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I might be wrong, but I'd suggest Nettlecombe Farm near Ventnor is probably the only Isle of Wight accommodation on this list with on-site reindeers. There are also alpacas and donkeys as part of a petting farm, fishing lakes for anglers and yoga classes. There are several self catering options which sleep between 3 and 10 people.
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Fishing lakes at Nettlecombe Farm
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