The Little Barn, Shorwell

07/06/2025

Wild flower spotting in the (not so) 'wet'-land. Some new ones popping up which is exciting, along with some interlopers from the garden.

29/05/2025

Oooh look at this. Confirms my opinion😆
Come and stay and see what all the fuss is about!

An Isle of Wight village has been named among the most popular destinations for UK holidaymakers.

21/05/2025

...and then the rain came. Hoping the pot of gold is waiting for me in The Little Barn!

19/05/2025

Feels like summer! We have had such a beautiful spring. Come and enjoy our wonderful Isle. Ferry discounts available!

28/04/2025

So excited, there's a new flower in the wildflower meadow! Corncockle towering above milkmaids and cow slips. Come and stay to see for yourself!

09/04/2025

Walking is wonderful on the IOW and now there are 2 new books to encourage you. The Little Barn is perfectly placed to enjoy many beautiful walks.
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2 books have been published by Ordnance Survey with the needs of Isle of Wight ramblers in mind. Short Walks Made Easy Isle of Wight is a book specifically written for those with little walking experience, the less able, or anyone short on time. It features 10 leisurely walks ranging from 2-and-a-ha...

25/03/2025

A lovely description in the Guardian of our beautiful West Wight and all it has to offer.

If you fancy staying in a comfortable cottage rather than a Pod the give us a call!

The island is easy to reach by ferry and explore by bus, following in the footsteps of everyone from a Victorian poet to a 60s rock star

14/02/2025

A short drive from The Little Barn, the best beaches on the Island IMHO.
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A highlight of the island’s south-west coast, Compton and Brook Bays are a beautiful example of the Isle of Wight’s coastal landscapes, and a site that we’re proud to care for!

Facing the open English Channel to the south-west, Compton and Brook Bays feature a mix of open sandy shores and rocky ledges home to rockpools teeming with marine life, from shore crabs and blennies to cormorants and anemones. The Atlantic swells also make it one of the island’s premier surf spots, attracting surfers from far and wide.

The shoreline is backed by an extensive sequence of fossil-rich rocks from the Cretaceous period, including the world-famous Wessex Formation the source of the Isle of Wight’s dinosaur fossil fame! Many important dinosaur fossils have been recovered here, and at Hanover Point huge fossil tree trunks and natural sandstone casts of dinosaur tracks can be seen across the shore!

Above the shore rolling chalk downs and greensand hills descend to the cliff line, offering beautiful views over the Isle of Wight’s south-west coast and the English Channel. In spring and summer in-particular the coastal meadows along the cliffs can be home to a host of wildlife and plants from kestrels and butterflies to clumps of sea thrift!

Compton and Brook Bays are a deeply special place for islanders and visitors. To learn more about this fantastic site and plan your visit, please visit our website (link in bio).

📷 - Paul Harris / National Trust Images

08/02/2025

Beautiful Shorwell Village. Home to a great pub, church, several manor houses and a farm shop. A lovely walk from The Little Barn.

06/01/2025

The skies here are wonderful both day and night. If you appreciate dark skies and love star gazing we are in a great place. There is even a Dobsonian telescope at the cottage!

28/12/2024

Great cycling right from our doorstep.
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30/08/2024

Some lovely wildlife spots today in the garden. Honey Bees, Bumble Bees and giant green crickets.