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

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Exterior
A heated pool
Outdoor dining
Dining
Beach nearby, sun-loungers

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

5 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 12

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
    Pet-friendly
  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Pool
    Pool
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen

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. Projector with speakers and a collapsible outdoor screen.

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

Property manager

Elizabeth and Barry Holden

Languages

English, French, German

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby
  • Beach loungers

Pool/Spa

  • Fenced private pool
  • Heated pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Kitchen island
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • 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

  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Office

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

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 park
  • Water sports equipment
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating 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
  • Garden

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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

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation
Note from host: 2 Dogs Maximum

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
On-site 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

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

Property is also known as

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

About the area

Map
Bouldnor, ENG

What's nearby

  • Yarmouth Isle-of-Wight Ferry Terminal - 3 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Yarmouth Beach - 6 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Hurst Castle - 8 min drive - 6.4 km
  • Colwell Bay Beach - 17 min drive - 5.9 km
  • Lymington Pier Ferry Port - 43 min drive - 9.4 km

Getting around

  • Yarmouth Station - 4 min drive
  • Bournemouth (BOH-Bournemouth Intl.) - 136 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Sun Inn - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪End of the Line Cafe - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Horse & Groom - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Highdown Inn - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Yarmouth Harbour - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

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

Yes, this property has a pool. Pool types include heated pools.

Is 5-bed house: pool, tennis court, walk to beach, 10 acres pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

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

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

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

Checkout is at 10:30 AM.

Where is 5-bed house: pool, tennis court, walk to beach, 10 acres located?

This family-friendly Yarmouth holiday home is located by the sea, within 2 mi (3 km) of Isle of Wight Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, Yarmouth Beach and Yarmouth Castle. Yarmouth Isle-of-Wight Ferry Terminal and Newport-Cowes Trail are also within 3 miles (5 km). Yarmouth Station is 30 minutes by foot.

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

Reviews

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Exceptional

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9.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

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

10/10 Excellent

David J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic stay in Bouldnor!
A beautiful, charming and well-kept house and grounds near Yarmouth just as
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sharon M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic
Home from home with fantastic grounds lots to do for all ages. Swimming pool was amazing the whole family spent hours outside and the teenagers weren't on their phones. We will be back next year hopefully
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect getaway
Lovely house with lots to do, we ended up not even leaving the house some days as the kids just wanted to play tennis or jump in the pool! Very relaxing setting, will hopefully return soon. Thanks
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wendy H.

Liked: Cleanliness
A Gem of a Home!
Homely, spacious, lots to do (even in the rain and without the use of pool). Has a lovely feel. Fully realise pets are allowed and a couple of us got 'itchy' in the living room, but that's our fault as we knew the house accepted pets. We've stayed in LOADS of places Isle of Wight and this is right up there with the best!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katie Roby

Liked: Cleanliness
Brilliant holiday!
Absolute gem of a holiday house. Was a real home from home and felt very lucky to have enjoyed a long weekend here with friends. The garden was amazing, house was very well equipped and rooms were spacious and comfortable. Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Michelle D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lots of space in peaceful surroundings
We had a lovely stay at the house, lots of space and lots to do for everyone to keep busy.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shirley H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Another amazing stay at this fabulous house
We were delighted to be able to stay at Byecross for Christmas having stayed a couple of years ago and loved it. The house was nicely (Christmas) decorated for us which was a lovely touch. We were a large group so it was great having lots of space to spread out over the hectic few days we had! Christmas dinner wasn’t an issue with the Aga once we got used to it. The kids all loved the activities including lots of tennis and particularly table tennis competitions. Next time we would love to come in the summer so we can finally make use of the pool! Thanks again for fab break.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karen M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very happy break between Christmas and new year.
We were 3 families with bunch of teenagers.....totalling 11 - so needed lots of space and different options. The house was brilliant for us, all as described, lots of space and all very clean and comfortable. It was v wet and v windy during our stay so couldn't enjoy the grounds quite as much as we hoped but did make use of the games shed and tennis court, and wellingtons!!! walking the coats path etc. Spotted a red squirrel too! The hosts are very attentive and very generous in the way they shared their house. A very positive experience and would definitely recommend and hope to return! (Thankyou so much!)
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Graham w.

Liked: Cleanliness
A wonderful family stay
Such a wonderful relaxed house. And such kind owners. Vast grounds which the grandchildren absolutely loved, including a tennis court! Masses of games which the owners generously shared - a real home from home. Everything about the house was perfect for a family stay. There is a wonderful ‘secret’ and very natural beach a few minutes walk away through woods which really caught the children’s imagination! Yarmouth is lovely - tiny but with lots of character. All the family fell in love with the house and want to return.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Family get together
The perfect place for 3 generations of family to meet up. There was something for everyone to keep us entertained. We just wish we had longer. Hopefully we will visit again when the sun is shining :)
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca H.

Liked: Cleanliness
What a find - magical!
We enjoyed an incredible last minute stay - wish we could’ve stayed for longer. The house is a wonderful family home, thank you to Barry & Elizabeth for sharing it with us. The tennis court, pool, trampoline and playground were well used, as was the board game cupboard and lovely bookshelves!! Beautiful views of the garden from all of the windows, incredible apple and pear trees too. The path to the beach was lovely & we didn’t have to share the beach with anyone, absolutely heaven! We hope to be back one day soon, it was a family holiday of dreams - thank you.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nicola H.

Liked: Cleanliness
A complete joy!
A beautiful home and gardens that were so welcoming. The location was stunning and the facilities were above and beyond our expectations. The pool was warm and we swam twice a day, the grandchildren loved it! We’ve made such happy memories and we very much hope to return to Byecross very soon. Thank you for accommodating us x
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

annette a.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing property
We have just returned from a week’s stay at this property - having stayed before we knew what an amazing place it is, with so many activities to do on site - really enjoyed the pool. Hope to return again.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

CLAIRE S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family holiday
Thoroughly enjoyed our stay here. 13 of us with kids from 1 to 11. Lots of space for us all. So much for the kids to enjoy and do. Would definitely like to stay again one day!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tracy T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family getaway
What an absolute gem of a place! We celebrated a 60th birthday with children and grand children and had an amazing time. A beautiful house in wonderful grounds. We hope to come back some day. The best ❤️
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Emily P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Another fab stay at Byecross
We loved our stay at Byecross. Such a stunning property and grounds. We spent loads of time in the pool, in the play area and mooching around. Had day trips to vent or (ate lunch at the met which was great) and Compton bay beach. Will be back!!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing, wonderful and hope to return. We are a family of 12 from 2years old to 57 years.
The house had everything you could want. Fantastic weekend thank you Barry and Elizabeth
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023