Overview

Nettlecombe Farm is a lovely farm stay situated in the countryside of the Isle of Wight. Families can enjoy outdoor activities, such as animal feeding experiences, play areas, and fishing in the lakes. lakes.

Activities

Nettlecombe is an outstanding working farm that offers a unique opportunity for young visitors to explore and participate in its daily operations. Children can befriend and feed a wide range of animals, including sheep, goats, pigs, geese, chickens, giant rabbits, donkeys, a Shetland pony, alpacas, reindeer, and even an emu, which can create some unforgettable memories. There are plenty of grassy play areas, toddler play equipment, a Wendy house, a fabulous wooden tractor, and a rustic climbing play facility. For older children, there is a sports area that is perfect for all kinds of games and football.

Nettlecombe Farm is an ideal destination for fishing enthusiasts,  too, with its own well-stocked fishing lakes available for free to guests. Children who are fishing for the first time will particularly enjoy this activity. Nettlecombe offers yoga sessions in a converted barn with underfloor heating for those who seek peace, tranquillity, and relaxation. Experienced yoga teachers offer weekly classes and workshops, providing all the necessary equipment. Visitors can also take a relaxing stroll in the beautiful countryside surroundings.

Food

If you’re looking for a break from cooking dinner, there are two pubs and restaurants located in the nearby village of Niton. They are just a five-minute drive away. A babysitting service is also available to ensure that parents can enjoy some relaxing ‘me time’ by themselves.

Accommodation

Nettlecombe Farm offers nine child-friendly cottages that can accommodate between three and ten people. These cottages have been thoughtfully and tastefully converted from former farm buildings like a milking parlour, stable block, grain store, blacksmith’s forge, and more. All the cottages are equipped with modern amenities to make your stay comfortable. Each cottage has a BBQ facility for guests to make the most of their outdoors when the sun shines.

Nettlecombe Farm is also pet-friendly, and you can bring your dogs along to stay in any of the nine cottages. The vast acres of countryside around the farm are perfect for your four-legged friend to run around and play. You can borrow high chairs and cots for your little ones, and some of the cottages have free WiFi. For those without WiFi, you can hire data sticks for a nominal fee.

Nearby

Nettlecombe Farm is situated in the beautiful countryside of the Isle of Wight near the small village of Whitwell. The island offers a wide range of activities for families to enjoy, including miles of beautiful sandy beaches, secret coves to explore, and countryside routes to discover on foot or by bicycle in the neighbouring Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. You can also find seaside amusements nearby at Sandown and Shanklin. If you’re looking for family-friendly days out, there are many options to choose from, including Brading Roman Villa, Butterfly World, Carisbrooke Castle, Dinosaur Isle, and Godshill Model Village.

Summary

Nettlecombe is a perfect getaway for families looking for a safe and tranquil place to enjoy the great outdoors with their families.