The Coach House Farm Lodge IOW

21/12/2024

Solstice blessings to you!

We celebrated at sunrise with Ali's kardemummabullar (cardamom buns) and a fire. We wrote out things that we wanted to leave in the past year on pieces of paper, before burning them! And then we wrote out things we wanted to bring forth in this new year on scraps of cloth, and tied them to a tree! Funnily enough, 'creativity' was the key word for all our wishes!

To end our morning celebration, we drank milk 'straight from the teat' mixed with maple syrup! When we first did our research into a house cow, we found a smallholder who raved about this sweet little tradition she does with her cow (even keeping the bottle of maple syrup next to her milking stall!). We can attest that fresh, warm milk with maple syrup is a DELIGHTFUL thing and we too, shall be keeping a bottle of maple syrup next to Nettie's milking stand! 🥛

17/12/2024

As 2024 closes in, we start updating our house manual for the upcoming year!

Take a sneak peek at some of our pages....👀

We hope everyone is having a festive end to their 2024! 🎄 And if you're staying with us over Christmas and New Year - we look forward to seeing you soon!

05/12/2024

Storm Bert ripped up our chicken/duck tent in the 'market square' - but the chickens have discovered they can now roost up in the tree 🤣 They love peeking out over the hedges!

02/12/2024

So many events going on this December! 🤩🎄

WHAT'S ON IN DECEMBER 🎄✨

🧖 Calling all sauna lovers... experience the UK’s first public floating sauna as part of the Slomo Winter Warmer at Tapnell Farm (selected dates from now until 29 Dec).
🎄 The popular I Love Wight Pop Up Christmas Shop returns to the Allium Barn at The Garlic Farm throughout December.
✨ Festive Fun at Osborne House: Enjoy lively stories, entertaining plays and hands-on activities, including the chance to create your very own traditional Christmas cracker to take home (now until 22 Dec).
🎅 Father Christmas is taking time out of his busy festive schedule to tell some of his favourite seasonal stories around the Christmas tree at Osborne House (now until 22 Dec).
🎄 Isle of Wight Pearl are hosting their Christmas Tree Festival from now until 31 December - look at the amazing trees decorated by local organisations.
🎁 Tapnell Farm Park’s award-winning immersive Christmas experience is back! Embark on an enchanting new journey with new characters and storyline, in 'Christmas at Tapnell... No time like the present!'
🛍 Head for Cowes on 5 December for their Late Night Christmas Shopping event. Expect live music & entertainment, boutique shopping, food & drink, and more!
✨ Ryde is set to come alive with magic as The New Carnival Company's 'Merry & Bright Festival of Light' returns to the town on Friday 6 December.
🎟 Newport Carnival's Christmas Parade takes place on 7 December from 5pm - soak up the festive spirit in the Island's capital.
🎄 Get ready for an enchanting holiday experience at the Brighstone Christmas Tree Festival Isle of Wight, a beloved Isle of Wight tradition from 5-8 December. The festival will feature over 150 decorated Christmas trees.
🎤 The Rat Pack Christmas in Vegas heads for 1Leisure Medina Theatre on 6 December with the acclaimed David Alacey (Lovejoy & Inspector Alleyn) starring as Frank Sinatra alongside Paul Drakeley (Inside Out – BBC) as Dean Martin.
🤩 This December Theatretrain Isle of Wight are bringing the holiday classic ELF: THE MUSICAL to Shanklin Theatre in a spectacular live production (7-10 December).
🎅 Santa will visit the big red bus at Freshwater Independent Lifeboat on Saturday 7 December from 11am-3pm. Each child will receive a small free gift, and there'll be free mince pies, a raffle, the Travelling Tavern and more!
👠 Sandown & Shanklin Lions theatre group presents an enchanting pantomime of Cinderella, offering a delightful rendition of the classic fairytale that's perfect for the whole family.
🎵 A Tennessee Country Christmas comes to 1Leisure Medina Theatre on 7 December, celebrating renditions of Christmas favourites in a Country Style.
🤶 Santa Specials return to Isle of Wight Steam Railway this December where Santa’s helpers are waiting to give you a magical, classic Christmas (selected dates).
🏃 What better way to begin winter festivities than with a 10 mile run in the countryside? The Chilly Hilly route delivers one of the best that the Island has to offer (8 December).
🎭 Join Luccombe Hall Hotel on 13 December for their Fawlty Towers Christmas Comedy Dining Evening. Basil, Sybil and Manuel will do their very best to look after you in their own manic way.
🐯 Santa needs your help with an urgent mission… Come and join his team of Elves this Christmas at Wildheart Animal Sanctuary (selected dates)!
🎄 Head for Newport on 14 December for 'Christmas Cheer in Newport'. Enjoy festive entertainment in the squares from 11am - 5pm.
🛍 Visit Wild Oak Farm's Magical Christmas Market & Santa's Grotto - a FREE event taking place from 14-15 December.
🐴 Visit the Isle of Wight Donkey Sanctuary on 14 & 15 December for a relaxed, musical start to the festive season. Surrounded by their donkeys and sheep, they'll be hosting an afternoon of singing and storytelling in their barn from lunchtime each day.
💤 Get ready for an interactive adventure this Christmas as Spotlight (IOW) Ltd presents Sleeping Beauty, the most Spellbinding Pantomime of them all at Shanklin Theatre (21 Dec-1 Jan).
🧞‍♂️ Made to Measure Productions are delighted to be returning to the 1Leisure Medina Theatre with a brand-new production of ALADDIN (24 December)!
🚂 After the indulgence of the festive season, enjoy a relaxing train journey through the stunning Isle of Wight countryside at Isle of Wight Steam Railway's 'Boxing Day Specials'. Settle back in a cosy carriage as you take in the 10-mile round trip (26 Dec).

ℹ️ For more information on what's on, click here: visitisleofwight.co.uk/whats-on

29/11/2024

Our lovely ladies relaxing by their pond!

27/11/2024

Such gorgeous chrysanthemums brightening up the farm!

25/11/2024

Still looking for a last-minute island break this December?

The lodge has nights available, currently discounted from £90 per night!

At the lodge...
🌙 Sleeps 1 - 4.
🐶 Pet Friendly.
🌿 Peaceful countryside location, just 5 minutes from central Ryde.
🐖Onsite family-run farm & garden.
🎲 Board games chest & books for all ages.
⛴️ Discounted ferry tickets.

Direct Book via Farm Stay UK (link in bio) or [email protected]

25/11/2024

🦌 Track Santa around the Isle of Wight! 🎅🏽

Ho ho ho... He’s making a list, checking it twice! Who on the Isle of Wight has been naught or nice? Take a look at our guide for families looking to catch a glimpse of Santa Claus during the festive season on the Island.

The Island has a number of magical locations where children can meet Father Christmas, from enchanted grottoes to special events across local attractions. Highlights include visits to Santa at popular spots like the Isle of Wight Steam Railway, where the "Santa Trains" offer a fun and festive journey. 🚂

At Tapnell Farm Park, Santa Claus makes a special appearance each year, creating a magical experience for families. During the festive season, the park transforms into a winter wonderland, with a beautifully decorated Santa’s Grotto where children can meet Father Christmas himself. 🎁

Both The White Lion in Niton and The Birdham in Bembridge offer a warm atmosphere and welcome you to have breakfast with the main man himself, creating memories to cherish forever. 🥞

Explore and make your festive adventure unforgettable!
Tap below to find out more...

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25/11/2024

🎄We have Christmas officially in the bag! 🎅🏼⁠
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📣 MORE EVENTS ADDED 📣⁠
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Enjoy the festive season by having breakfast with Santa, take part in a immersive Christmas experience through time at Tapnell Farm Park, feel Christmassy at this years Newport Carnival Festival Parade, along with Christmas markets and fairs to inspire your family and friends gifts...⁠
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There really is something for everyone - watch this space! More to be added on a regular basis as we find out!⁠
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25/11/2024

How very handy! 👀

UNBEATABLE SAVINGS ON ISLE OF WIGHT FERRY TRAVEL – IN THE RED FUNNEL BLACK FRIDAY SALE 🚢

Red Funnel Isle of Wight Ferry are offering unbeatable savings on trips to the Isle of Wight, with not one, but three HUGE deals for you to take advantage of in their Black Friday Sale!

Choose from…

✔️ 1/3 off Vehicle Ferry and Red Jet travel to/from the Isle of Wight
✔️ Signature Lounge upgrades for just £10
✔️ 40% off Vehicle Ferry travel when booked with accommodation through Red Funnel Holidays

Book before 6 December 2024 as part of the Black Friday Sale and SAVE on Isle of Wight ferry travel between now and 3 November 2025. There’s no purchase limit for customers on these offers – meaning you can book as many times as you like!

PLUS… Red Funnel now offer the convenience of paying in instalments through Paypal, making it even easier to lock in these great Black Friday deals while spreading the cost of your ferry travel.

So, whether you’ve got dates in the diary to visit Island family and friends, you’re looking to book your next Island escape, or you just fancy a couple of weekends away at your favourite UK destination – book now for huge savings on Isle of Wight ferry travel in the Red Funnel Black Friday sale.

ℹ️ BOOK NOW: redfunnel.co.uk/blackfriday
T&Cs apply

20/11/2024

Frost has descended upon the island and this morning the farm was bathed in a beautiful golden glow 🥰

Winter on the island is so quiet and calm, and we always find ourselves having a big burst of creativity as we prep the garden for next year and begin our winter crafting projects.

If anyone is looking for a restorative island getaway, all our November - January dates for the lodge are reduced, starting from £90pn for 2 guests. Do book direct via [email protected] for the best prices! 🌱

21/10/2024

You can now follow our farm's journey on Instagram! 📸

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18/10/2024

Help us makeover our lodge's attic space! 🤩

We have this lovely little space in the master bedroom and it's time to give it a makeover!

Problem is - we can't decide on what it should be 🤔
So, we thought we should ask YOU - the guests!

How would you like to use this space in the lodge? Book nook? A board games tables?
A wall projector and some cosy pillows and blankets? Meditation zone? Or something else entirely?

Let us know in the comments below!

16/10/2024

⭐ LOW AUTUMN/WINTER RATES & REMAINING OCTOBER NIGHTS FROM £90⭐

Autumn is such a wonderful time of year to enjoy all that the Isle of Wight has to offer, without the rush of the summer and cooler weather (we're always a couple degrees warmer than the mainland anyways!)

At the lodge, from November to February, all winter and autumn nights start from £100. This applies to both direct booking AND Airbnb (although Airbnb adds on an extra commission!).

In the lodge...
🌙 Sleeps 1 - 4.
🐶 Pet Friendly.
🌿 Peaceful countryside location, just 5 minutes from central Ryde.
🐖Onsite family-run farm & garden.
🎲 Board games chest & books for all ages.
⛴️ Discounted ferry tickets.

⭐ OCTOBER LAST-MINUTE DEAL ⭐
Book 3+ nights from Sunday 20th October to Friday 25th October [5 nights available] from £90!

Direct Book via Farm Stay UK (link in bio) or [email protected]
Airbnb the lodge at airbnb.com/h/thecoachhouseiow

12/10/2024

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27/09/2024

Our Jones and Hazel, having a chitchat 🐶🐮

A busy week ahead on the smallholding, getting our animal barns and market garden prepared for the upcoming colder, wetter season!

We've also begun our 2024 lodge updates...watch this space! 👀

23/09/2024

Well...it's safe to say the pumpkin patch has done well this year!

We're looking forward to pumpkin soup and pumpkin pie this autumn 🎃😍

22/09/2024

A wonderful walk 🥰

The Isle of Wight County Press is going to be bringing you a regular feature called Explore the Island - highlighting some of the Island's best…