Exterior of Dairyman's Cottage at Tapnell Farm with a picket fence, driveway and countryside views.
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The Dairyman's Cottage

Sleeps 8 (+2 on sofa bed) • Disabled access with wet room • Dog friendly

Spacious, accessible group accommodation

The Dairyman's Cottage is the ultimate Isle of Wight countryside retreat for large group stays, blending a charming period feel with expansive modern amenities. Nestled among rolling hills at the heart of Tapnell Farm, this beautifully presented farm cottage is tailor-made to welcome the whole family for milestones, eco-conscious wellness escapes, or active multi-generational gatherings. Offering an unforgettable balance of privacy and shared adventure, it is the perfect central launchpad to connect, unwind, and experience people-powered fun in a stunning rural landscape.

Bright cottage kitchen with white cabinets, blue tiled splashback and double oven, viewed past a vase of yellow flowers
White countryside cottage with a wooden picket fence and leafy branches under a blue sky

Open-Plan Living Designed for Groups

Comfortable group accommodation, the downstairs features an expansive open-plan living area where everyone can gather and relax. A fully fitted kitchen, complete with a premium range cooker, makes large-scale group catering a lovely social event, while the family-sized dining table and deep, soft sofas invite long evenings of shared stories and laughter. With accessible access including step-free level access, wide doorways, on-site parking, and a convenient downstairs wet room,The Dairyman's Cottage ensures every generation can share the space effortlessly.

View through open window over cottage garden and countryside fields under a blue sky

Benefits for groups and families

Experience modern comfort at the heart of the farm in a beautiful countryside setting. The Dairyman's cottage offers:

  • A flexible social space: Comfortably sleeps 8 guests across three cosy upstairs en suite bedrooms, plus 2 on a downstairs sofa bed.
  • An accessible layout: Fully optimized for all mobility levels with a dedicated ground-floor wet room and wide doorways.
  • Private outdoor garden: A secluded garden and patio area featuring a private BBQ for warm-weather group dining.
  • Pet-inclusive stay: Entirely dog friendly, so your beloved four legged friend doesn't miss out on the vacation.
Three wicker chairs on a wooden deck with hedges and countryside views under a blue sky
Twin bedroom with two single beds, blue headboards and throws, bedside lamps and a wicker chair under a sloping ceiling

Close to adventure and coastal wonders

Staying at the centre of Tapnell Farm means your group is never more than a few steps away from a host of top activities. Challenge your party to a round of football golf, book a match on the padel tennis courts, or treat everyone to locally sourced feasts at our award-winning on-site restaurant, The Cow. For outdoor enthusiasts, the cottage offers easy access to the Island's 150 square miles of adventure from hiking scenic trails to catching waves on nearby world-class beaches.

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Dining table and chairs in a bright cottage dining room with blue curtains and garden patio beyond the sliding door

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