Situated on the outskirts of Ventnor, Swallows is a single-storey barn conversion on a coastal farm in the heart of The Undercliff, a south-facing stretch of countryside renowned for its sheltered microclimate, often enjoying warmer temperatures than anywhere else on the Isle of Wight.
With sweeping views across the English Channel, the barn has been thoughtfully restored retaining exposed timber beams and vaulted ceilings, while floor-to-ceiling windows ensure the living space is airy and bright. Ideal for a family or group of friends looking for a memorable coastal escape.
Outside, Swallows benefits from a decked balcony complete with a barbecue. The farm also has an excellent range of on-site facilities including an outdoor play area with swings, a slide, climbing frame, and basketball hoop, a large play field with pitch-and-putt, football goals, picnic tables, and plenty of space for games or kite flying, and a games barn with table football, table tennis, and badminton nets.
Guests are welcome to explore the 30 acres of farmland which is home to sheep with lambs in spring as well as a resident pony and donkey. A footpath marked by colourful fishing buoys winds through the fields to join the coastal path, with Orchards Bay and Battery Bay lying directly below, perfect for swimming, rock pooling, and crabbing.
Ventnor is a traditional seaside resort with a sand and shingle beach backed by cliffs with vintage beach huts and striped deckchairs. It has a lively promenade and excellent watersports facilities, while the harbour offers freshly landed fish and local seafood. The Ventnor Botanic Garden is just a short walk away where around 6,000 species of rare and subtropical plants and trees grow across 22 acres.
Renowned as one of the Isle of Wight’s leading food destinations, Ventnor has an excellent selection of restaurants, bistros, and traditional pubs, alongside artisan food shops, independent boutiques, and supermarkets.
The Isle of Wight’s other attractions are easily accessible including The Needles, three stacks of chalk cliffs rising almost 100 feet out of the sea; Queen Victoria’s summer home Osborne House; and Wildheart Animal Sanctuary, home to a variety of big cats, bears, monkeys, reptiles, birds, and more.
With horse riding, golf, walking, and cycling trails on the doorstep, Swallows is a fantastic base for a seaside holiday with a difference.
All ground floor accommodation:
Open-plan living pace with kitchen, dining table, and sitting area
Bedroom with double bed, and en-suite shower room with walk-in shower, basin, and WC
Bedroom with twin beds
Bedroom with twin beds
Bathroom with bath, basin, and WC
Electric panel heaters
Electric oven and hob, microwave, kettle, toaster, fridge/freezer, washing machine
WiFi
TV with Freeview, DVD player, books and games
Fuel and power
Bed linen
Off-road parking for 2 cars
Shared bike storage
Decked balcony with furniture and barbecue
Shared use of large gravelled and lawned area
Play area with swings, a slide, and a climbing frame
Large field below the barns with basketball hoop, pitch and putt, football goal, picnic tables, and plenty of space for games and kite flying
Direct access to the coastal footpath
Children and infants welcome
Travel cot and highchair available on request
Sorry, no dogs allowed
Strictly no smoking
WiFi can be intermittent due to rural location
Please bring your own towels
Shop 1 mile, pub 1.2 miles, beach 0.3 miles
Distances are calculated “as the crow flies”, so actual driving, cycling, and walking distances may differ.
