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Set in over 50 acres of countryside in the centre of the Isle of Wight and ideally located for the many attractions and beaches and home to a collection of self-catering cottages, glamping safari tents, the Island’s largest and only accredited riding centre, there’s something for everyone.

Special Offers

Free ferry travel to and from the Island when you book your stay directly with us. (Minimum 4 night stay) arriving on or before the 31st March 2025.

Our self-catering Cottages

The Gallops is a collection of ten self-catering cottages and one studio apartment arranged around a communal courtyard garden and all named after famous horses. We cater for all from short and long family getaways, riding holidays, business trips right up to large group bookings.
Originally a Victorian dairy barn now sympathetically converted into three dog friendly, two-bedroom cottages (Big Bucks, Frankel, and Red Rum) with their own private enclosed gardens, it was joined by our seven newly built 3 and 4 bedroom, eco-friendly cottages in 2017 with solar panels and a rainwater harvesting system.
All cottages have Freeview TV and free WiFi and benefit from a shared double electric car charging point (accessible via the Project EV Pro app), children’s play park and enclosed dog exercise area (April – October) where dogs can run freely off the lead.
Three of the newer units (Pegasus, Seabiscuit, Marengo) are accessible with a downstairs bedroom and wet-room suitable for wheelchair users and those with mobility issues, Pegasus was rated M3i (suitable for an independent wheelchair traveller). For guests wishing to bring their four-legged friends we have 3 and 4 bedroom cottages in addition to the above (a total of 5 cottages) and those looking to give their horse a holiday too the riding centre offers short term holiday livery.
There is ample guest parking in the main car park just a few yards away with a drop off area close to the cottages and spaces for blue badge holders. Our eco-friendly site utilises a bacteria led sewage treatment system, so we decided on a communal laundry area for guests where we supply the bio friendly detergent. (Please note if you prefer a non-bio detergent this cannot be used)
In addition to our ten self-catering cottages, we have ‘The Orchard’ our bungalow that was fully renovated in 2017 and provides self-catering accommodation in four large double bedrooms and four bathrooms. The expansive open plan living room / kitchen / diner comfortably seats ten guests, in addition to a large breakfast bar overlooking the kitchen which has all of the modern-day luxuries you would hope for, including American fridge-freezer, 8kg washing machine, touch sensitive hob and double oven.
Bedrooms include two king-size, a twin room and a double bunk bed room. The 49” wall mounted smart TV has Freeview with Netflix and Amazon built in and there is free wi-fi.
Outside a wraparound garden includes a purpose-built seating area surrounding a large fire pit around which guests can relax and enjoy the beautiful sunsets or cook al-fresco on the large brick-built barbecue during Spring and Summer months.
There is ample parking and an electric car charging point exclusive to the property.

The Tolt – Studio
Suitable for one or two guests (king or twin beds) with an open plan kitchen and breakfast bar, shower room with sink and WC this first floor studio has views over the paddocks.

Safari Tents

Our five safari tents are nestled within their own secure enclosure offering a unique countryside retreat on raised platform bases with hot running water, electricity and Wi-Fi. Each of the four 3-bedroom tents is fully furnished with a deck, dining table, sitting area, lighting, and electrical sockets and inside, you’ll find a cosy sofa area, a kitchen with a sink, hot plates, utensils and fridge, as well as three separate bedrooms and two shower rooms with sink and WC in each. The tents feature one king-sized bed and full-size wooden bunk beds comfortably sleeping up to four per bedroom with storage space beneath. The fifth tent Gaucho sleeps up to 6 guests in two larger bedrooms (one twin and one double bunk), a spacious open plan lounge/kitchen and features a larger accessible bathroom with walk-in shower and plenty of space around the WC and sink. Four of the tents (Apache, Trigger, Trojan and Dollor) tents have lockable UPVC patio doors with a key safe and Gaucho is scheduled for the same by Spring of 2025.
Our safari tents are great for group bookings and exclusive use too and have housed up to 50 people.

Riding School

As an ABRS and BHS – approved, RDA Accessibility Mark, Pony Club Centre, we offer riding lessons, educational programs, and pony activities for all ages and abilities. Our centre features indoor/outdoor arenas, an onsite hacking track and excellent facilities in a safe, fully insured, council-licensed environment.
All riding activities are booked via an online booking system – https://islandriding.ecpro.co.uk/
Our indoor arena is also available to hire and is suitable for multiple sports having been regularly used for archery, football, rugby and pétanque)

Venue Hire

Licensed for weddings and with an on-site restaurant, three versatile rooms for hire, the largest holding up to 500 people in theatre style or 300 dining, whether you’re hosting a corporate event, special celebration, exhibition or workshop each space is ideally equipped to cater to your specific needs.

Onsite Amenities

  • Free Parking (up to 200 cars by arrangement)
  • Electric car chargers
  • Two children’s playgrounds
  • Free Wi fi
  • Horse riding activities
  • Dog Park
  • Laundry facilities
  • Farm animals
  • Walking distance to Monkey Haven and Butterfly World
  • Walking distance to bus stops to Ryde and Newport
  • Wedding Venue
  • Function rooms for hire
Contact info

Island Riding Centre, Staplers Rd, Newport PO30 2NB, UK

01983 215000

[email protected]

http://www.islandriding.com

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