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5-bed house: pool, tennis court, walk to beach, 10 acres

Family-friendly stay with in-room kitchens in Yarmouth

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Exterior
Beach nearby, sun loungers
Property grounds
Outdoor dining
A heated pool

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

5 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 12

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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Bouldnor, ENG
  • Place, Isle of Wight Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Yarmouth Isle-of-Wight Ferry Terminal
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Yarmouth Beach
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Southampton (SOU)
    ‪81 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Yarmouth

Seaside stay .You'll find Isle of Wight Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and Yarmouth Beach within 2 miles (3 km) of this vacation home. Yarmouth Isle-of-Wight Ferry Terminal and Yarmouth Castle are also within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • Isle of Wight Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Yarmouth Isle-of-Wight Ferry Terminal - 4 min drive - 1.9 miles
  • Yarmouth Beach - 4 min drive - 1.9 miles
  • Yarmouth Castle - 4 min drive - 1.9 miles
  • New Forest National Park - 44 min drive - 6.9 miles

Getting around

  • Yarmouth Station - 18 min drive
  • Bournemouth (BOH-Bournemouth Intl.) - 136 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Sun Inn - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Sun Inn - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The Horse & Groom - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪End Of The Line Cafe - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Piano Cafe - ‬6 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

5-bed house: pool, tennis court, walk to beach, 10 acres

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

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby
  • Beach loungers

Pool/Spa

  • Heated pool
  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen island
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Piano
  • Smart TV
  • Stereo
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Office

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the marina
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Bicycles
  • Heated pool
  • Kayak
  • Table tennis
  • Tennis
  • Water sports equipment
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming 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

  • Bicycles
  • Electric car charging station
  • Garden

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Note from host: 2 Dogs Maximum

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.

We should mention

  • To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly using the information on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

Countryside Retreat 5 Minutes From the Beach
Countryside Retreat Five Minutes Walk From the Beach Yarmouth

Frequently asked questions

How close is 5-bed house: pool, tennis court, walk to beach, 10 acres to the airport?

This vacation home is 70.2 mi (136-min drive) away from the Bournemouth (BOH-Bournemouth Intl.) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does 5-bed house: pool, tennis court, walk to beach, 10 acres have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

How close is 5-bed house: pool, tennis court, walk to beach, 10 acres to the beach?

This vacation home is 1.5 mi (17-min drive) from Yarmouth Beach and 3.7 mi (34-min drive) from Colwell Bay Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does 5-bed house: pool, tennis court, walk to beach, 10 acres offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at 5-bed house: pool, tennis court, walk to beach, 10 acres?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

What time is check-in at 5-bed house: pool, tennis court, walk to beach, 10 acres?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at 5-bed house: pool, tennis court, walk to beach, 10 acres?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does 5-bed house: pool, tennis court, walk to beach, 10 acres have a pool?

Yes, there's a private pool.

Does 5-bed house: pool, tennis court, walk to beach, 10 acres have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is 5-bed house: pool, tennis court, walk to beach, 10 acres to downtown Yarmouth?

This vacation home is 1.5 mi away from Shalfleet.

5-bed house: pool, tennis court, walk to beach, 10 acres Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 71 out of 74 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 74 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 74 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 74 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 74 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

David S.

Liked: Cleanliness
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.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stuart H.

Liked: Cleanliness
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!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Darrell B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Byecross has the WOW factor! It's a beautiful family home, sympathetically furnished and decorated to its 1920s build. Could do with a lick of paint here and there, but with lots of little ones running around it took the edge off worrying and you could just let them play in peace. The garden is amazing too!Indoors and outdoors there are games for all ages! Great fun! We spent most of time just enjoying the house, garden and beach just a few minutes walk down the road.Then Sunday we had a BBQ after another swim in the pool as the sun was out, was perfect. Table tennis played, when the weather wasn’t great, football, tennis and just enjoying the grounds when weather was okbrilliant.Thanks Elizabeth and Barry for making your house available and giving such a welcoming feel to it. Cannot recommend this beautiful property enough.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melanie B.

Liked: Cleanliness
A very welcoming spacious house in a huge secluded garden. We very much felt at home here immediately and particularly liked the quiet and tranquil atmosphere. The host checked in with us to see if everything was ok and had provided helpful notes about the house. This is an ideal house for a large family get together as there’s a lot to keep children amused including a pool, bikes, a beach you can walk to and a large garden and play area. We particularly liked the grape vine covered pergola with seating underneath which you could light up at night. We would definitely like to come back here as there are lots of things still left to explore on the island.
The pergola
The house from the garden
The play area
Stayed 10 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing house and grounds, perfect for 7 adults, 4 children (ages 1 thru 8) and a dog. Has everything you could need for a short to long stay, managed to get use of the swimming pool on the Saturday, was fresh, but can imagine the summer time it being spot on. Communication with the hosts was detailed and accommodating, highly recommended.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Catherine M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Byecross is a beautiful house in a beautiful setting and have loved our time there. The home is very welcoming and this is also reflected in the hosts fantastic communication. Outside space offers so much more than anywhere else I’ve stayed and means you never need to leave property as all there. We didn’t really want to leave and the size of the tv in lounge will be something my husband will be thinking about for a long time
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carl B.

Liked: Cleanliness
A beautiful property which made for a perfect stay for 11 of us celebrating 5 teenagers GCSE results. Whilst we all made good use of the pool for hours each day, we also loved having the Tennis court, table tennis, play area, bikes and beach equipment, all of which got some use.The grounds are lovely, with lots left to wilding which meant there were an abundance of bees in and out of the hives which were also (carefully) visited by a number of us. In the evenings we made use of the projector screen, board games and the large piano. In isolation, any one of these things could make for a lovely stay but when put together they made it near perfect. The owners even called us mid-stay to check that everything was OK!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sam B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful property in a fabulous location; we loved the extensive gardens and grounds, lots to do and so much space for extended family gathering. The sun came out, so good use was made of the pool! Very helpful and friendly host, happy to communicate on WhatsApp while we were there. We would love to return sometime.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jane H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great sized property set in very spacious grounds. Plenty of crockery etc in kitchen. Lightweight beach/pool towels were very a nice touch. The pool was great.Nice big BBQ but not sure when it was last cleaned. We did so before and after using it.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark H.

Liked: Cleanliness
We had a fantastic time at this great house, with lovely garden. Thank you!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Absolutely stunning property.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julie D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fantastic Stay

We all had a wonderful time in a beautiful house , with beautiful garden grounds and with so much to do , there is no need to leave and no one wanted to go home , superb property we would all love to return .Many thanks for sharing your stunning home
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jean S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Jean

We had a weekend at this wonderful property 12 family to celebrate my birthday We didn’t need to leave the house and grounds as the children were happy playing in the Pool The grounds were amazing beautiful gardens Thankyou
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Claire W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect stay

We stayed at Byecross as a group of 10 with ages ranging from 9 to 77. Fabulous stay in a fabulous property with fabulous hosts. The Aga was fine to use and actually makes the best toast! If you are planning to stay at Byecross I would recommend doing a bit of research on how to use an Aga before arriving, and also plan to spend at least a couple of days at the property without going out anywhere as there really is so much to do and explore just on the property grounds and the surrounding area (including a lovely moody little beach just a short walk away).
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jackie P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Brilliant

This is the second time we have stayed at this lovely house which is perfect for our extended family. We certainly hope to return. The house is spacious and very generously equipped. The grounds are extensive and stunning. Everyone enjoyed the tennis court and beautiful pool The indoor space accommodated us all 12 and we never felt crowded. Highly recommend Byecross
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

sally c.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Graham W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful house for a family get-together.

We spent 5 excellent days over Christmas, creating some wonderful memories. This was the second time we stayed here, with the added excitement of families together at Xmas. The house is large so plenty of space for everyone. All beds very comfortable Extensive gardens, and all kinds of outdoor games and outdoor equipment for all ages. Take your microwave as this helps a lot to supplement AGA cooking if you’re not used to cooking on one!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Uncan S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Birthday gathering

Excellent stay in a very comfortable roomy house. Cooking options might be a problem for those not familiar with AGAs, but suited us. Good location on the island.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anne D.

Liked: Cleanliness

fantastic family holiday

Twelve of us stayed at Byecross for a family birthday celebration. It was the perfect place for all ages, with loads of space and plenty to do. The children had a fantastic time rushing from one activity to another, including swimming every day (in late October/November!), tennis, paddle boarding, trampoline. We only managed to drag them away twice, to visit Carisbrooke Castle and eat a very good meal at the New Inn in Chalfleet. Would all love to come again!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Roger D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Necrosis weekend

Fantastic property for a family holiday everything needed for a sporty family. Great location for exploring the West side of the island. We only stayed for the weekend but would love to return for a longer stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Byecross

A memorable and wonderful stay in beautiful Manor House and surrounding gardens. Host was very accommodating, helpful and kind. We will definitely return.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shirley H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Another amazing (3rd) visit!

This was our third stay but first in the summer. So amazing to be able to make full use of the outside space and of course the POOL! Usual great communication, clean house and everything you could need for a fab break!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Emma L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Superb

We had such a wonderful time, thank you. The children thoroughly enjoyed a swimming gala they created in the pool. The fresh fruit from the garden each morning was an absolute treat! Very generous use of equipment too.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

David D.

Liked: Cleanliness

MidSummerAtByecross

We wanted a lifetime family memorable holiday and we more than got one by choosing Byecross for our weeks stay. The house is marvellous and the faculties where more than adequate to keep the 8 of us occupied. Additionally add to the plus list the pleasures of the isle of wight.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Leigh W., London

Liked: Cleanliness

Great facilities in great location!

A wonderful house and garden for a three generation family holiday.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024