Visitor's Book


Island Retreat has been very busy this year, we are looking forward to welcoming many of our regular guests back in 2011.

8th October 2011 Great bungalow in quiet location. Garden great for dog and so close to Firestone Copse! Osborne party.
1st October 2011 Delightful bungalow, well equipped in every way. Very quiet and pleasant area, great weather, will come again. Tomlinson party.
24th September 2011 Great fortnight here again - weather mixed, bungalow, as always, a lovely retreat to be in, great places to visit. Purchell party.
10th September 2011 Clean and well equipped bungalow, everything we needed in kitchen. Will recommend to family and friends. Osborne party.
6th August 2011 Another lovely holiday at the bungalow, it is beautiful and seems very well managed indeed, we hope to come back and stay again soon. Blott party.
30th July 2011 Lovely bungalow near to lots of attractions. Park in Appley car park for Ryde for free. Kids enjoyed 1st visit to IOW. Woods party.
23rd July 2011 Comfortable accommodation. Good position for visiting other places on the island. Just wish we had more sunshine. Brent party.
16th July 2011 First visit to Island Retreat and will not be the last. Shame we didn't book a fortnight. Fantastic bungalow. Everything thought of , great location, enclosed garden was brilliant for our dog, so peaceful, thanks. Gumbrell party.
9th July 2011 3rd visit to bungalow, 5th to the island. Bungalow beautiful as usual, weather mixed, island lovely as ever. Excellent holiday. Roberts Party.
2nd July 2011 Second visit and just as good as the first. Lovely holiday. Thanks. Cawdell Party.
25th June 2011 Very clean and comfortable accommodation in a quiet and peaceful location. Aptly named it really is a perfect retreat. We have already promised ourselves a return visit. Jackson Party.
18th June 2011 We have really enjoyed our 6th visit to Island Retreat. The bungalow is lovely and very well managed. So many places to see, we always run out of time. Howell Party.
11th June 2011 A lovely clean and tidy bungalow, quiet location, good access. Would highly recommend it. Will be back again. Tomlinson Party.
28th May 2011 A very clean and well equipped bungalow. We enjoyed the stay. Must come again. Buster, Billie & Nuttley.
21st May 2011 Once again we have had a lovely time on the IOW. The bungalow was clean and comfortable, we intend to return again. Mann Party.
14th May 2011 Another great stay at this home from home bungalow. The Purchells
16th April 2011 So nice to be back at our home from home! Another great week. Thank you! The Jackson 5.
9th April 2011 Everything fantastic including the weather. Our second time here but hoping it's our last! Only because we want to move here. Hancock party.
29th December 2010 Property comfortable and well equipped. Location good for all areas of island. Thanks enjoyed stay. Vernau party.
10th November 2010 Bungalow warm and comfortable and very well equipped. We had a good week (despite the weather!) Christian party.
9th November 2010 Had a fantastic time. The dogs loved the garden & bungalow. Very much felt at home. Chris and Jo
25th October 2010 Thank you very much for accommodating us on our short break. Your bungalow was lovely with everything we needed. Would recommend to friends & family. 'The Priddles'
16th October 2010 Really peaceful surroundings. Great Bungalow. Will certainly come again. Purchell Party
7th October 2010 Another thoroughly enjoyable visit! Spencer Party
2nd October 2010 Fantastic accommodation. Second visit to IOW. Will be back. Penny, Andy & Oscar
11th Sept 2010 Very comfortable holiday bungalow. Very clean and well equipped, downside are the back steps!! - Difficult for us 'oldies'. [I recommend 'oldies' use the front door, less steps - Meghan]. Montgomery Party
4th Sept 2010 Lovely spacious bungalow with everything we needed, Not being dog owners, the only downside was getting rid of dog poo from the lawn! [sorry about that, we ask our dog owners to be vigilant about this for a good reason - Meghan]. Sue, Adam
28th August 2010 1st Visit to IOW. Really enjoyed our holiday but the weather was awful. Better luck next time! Will return. Kent Party
21st August 2010 Ideal base. Lovely week. Thank you. Chris, Claire, David & Sarah
14th August 2010 Really enjoyed staying in this bungalow. Very clean and spacious and located very well. We may return again in the future. Miller Party
8th August 2010 Accommodation very comfortable, first stay at Island Retreat, everything thought of and superbly clean. Thank you! Coral Lynn, Fred & Alex
31st July 2010 Everything fine. First stay. Me and mine may return. Gill Party
24th July 2010 This is our 1st visit to the island and it has been fantastic. Weather lovely and bungalow lovely. Davidson Party
17th July 2010 Weather disappointing, but Island Retreat more than makes up for that! Really good location, very light with sky scapes from all rooms - gives a lovely relaxing feel. Thorpe Party
10th July 2010 Our second visit to Island Retreat. Very hot weather, perfect holiday. Roberts Party
3rd July 2010 Our 4th visit to IOW. First to Island Retreat. Great bungalow and grounds lovely and quiet. Hope to return next year. Potter Party
26th June 2010 Absolutely wonderful - we have had such a lovely week. Weather has been perfect & the bungalow is very comfortable & a great location. Our 5th visit to Island Retreat. Thanks. Howell Party
19th June 2010 Our first visit to the Island. Spent our time exploring in glorious sunshine, then coming back and relaxing in the garden. Very comfortable stay. Thank you. Averil & Stan
12th June 2010 Have had a lovely relaxing holiday. Bungalow has been perfect for the four of us and the dog. Thanks very much. Debbie, Ian Lily, Leonard & Amber.
24th April 2010 Very clean, spacious & well organised for dog and people! Marjorie & Brian
17th April 2010 Back for our 2nd year and we hope to see you again. This really is a home from home, we felt comfortable the minute we came through the door! Had a lovely week. Thank you so much. Jackson Party
20th March 2010 This is the best self-catering accommodation we have stayed in. Truly home from home. Fabulous week even though the weather wasn't always kind to us. We and the dogs have just loved it here. Thank you so much. We will be back! Hancock Party
17th October 2009 Another return visit, very enjoyable and comfortable. Spencer Party
10th October 2009 Very comfortable and well equipped bungalow, and very clean. Enclosed garden safe for the dogs. Thank you. Brenton Party
26th September 2009 Excellent bungalow, everything has been thought of, even the weather has been excellent, our third visit and we have enjoyed it as much as the first time. Roberts Party
19th September 2009 Another lovely stay, look forward to coming again. Finch party
12th September 2009 Lovely comfortable bungalow all the equipment good quality. Don't change a thing, great weather, lovely week, garden just right. Lee party
5th September 2009 Once again an excellent place to stay, we have thoroughly enjoyed our two weeks here on the IOW and in the bungalow. Accommodation very good, beds were lovely and comfortable and garden was lovely to site in and Jodie the dog to have a run around in. David, Sue, Janet and John
22nd August 2009 Fourth visit to IOW, second to bungalow. Lovely and clean bungalow. Cuomo Family
15th August 2009 Fifth visit to IOW, all previous with touring caravan. Island Retreat is ideal for all our needs, will definitely return when we next holiday in IOW. Cook Family
8th August 2009 Another fab holiday. It's the best accommodation we have been to for a long time, well done. English Family
25th July 2009 We have had another superb time. Thank you! Blott Family
18th July 2009 Excellent standard maintained - as expected from 2008. We will return next year. Keith, Joan and Victoria
11th July 2009 Bungalow was very clean, comfortable and well equipped. Would definitely recommend this place to others, and may come back ourselves in a few years time! Gutteridge Party
13th June 2009 Our fourth visit to Island Retreat. It is just lovely. So comfortable and thoughtfully equipped. We are still finding new parts of the island to explore. Hope to come back soon. Howell Party
30th May 2009 We were very pleased with everything and we enjoyed our weeks stay. Thank you for letting us stay. We all love the island. Would come back again. Andrew, Sarah and Val
23rd May 2009 Bungalow super. Perfectly situated for touring the Island. Barbara, Rob, Val and John
18th April 2009 This is our 5th visit and this is by far the best accommodation. Jackson Family
20th December 2008 Really impressed with Island Retreat, location, parking, everything was first class. Dawn
9th November 2008 Return visit are not always as good as the first, not in this case. Many thanks and expect another visit sometime. Crees Party
24th October 2008 Having visited the Island on and off for 40 years, this is the best accommodation we have stayed in. Will be back. Keith, Lou and Victoria
20th September 2008 Very comfortable, as before, with some lovely sunny days. Thanks again. Munn Party
13th September 2008 Perfect ... will recommend to family and friends. Had a great week. Weather finally turned good too! Finch Party
6th Sept 2008 The bungalow was very clean but a bit cold. Jennie Anthony Beryl and Dee [sorry about that, the heating broke down but is fixed now .. Meghan Nicholas]
30th August 2008 Very comfortable, but a bit chilly for this week. A good base for touring the island. Bowyer Party
16th August 2008 Fantastic bungalow, very comfortable and well equipped. Very clean and good to have clean towels and linen half way through the holiday. Lovely quiet area and an ideal base to explore the island. Will recommend to friends and family. Wiggins Party
9th August 2008 Bungalow was very clean and in a lovely area, thanks Cathy for sorting out the few problems that we had, we had a lovely holiday. Andy Dawn and Charlotte
9th August 2008 We always do a cottage or a bungalow, self catering and this is the best yet. Very clean and well equipped. Had a great week, our 1st visit to IOW. Will definitely come again and this will be our 1st choice of accommodation. Dave , Max, Sue and Katie
2nd August 2008 We had a lovely time. Good base to explore the island - thanks! Hope Party
26th July 2008 Lovely bungalow. I loved Robin Hill. Nice weather (sort of). The week went too quickly. I loved everything! Bye. Mills Party
12th July 2008 A real home from home - well equipped and maintained - quiet central location - nice bungalow! Thanks! King Party
5th July 2008 Really enjoyed holiday - weather could have been better. Bungalow great. Love Isle of Wight! Eileen and Lou Lou and friends
25th June 2008 Lovely comfortable bungalow made for a good week. Weather excellent. Oakley Party
21st June 2008 We've all enjoyed another lovely week at the bungalow. Lucky with the weather, sunny but windy. Week went far too quick! Devonald Party
14th June 2008 Beautiful bungalow, very clean, everything you need. Beautiful island, 2 dogs absolutely loved it, we hope to be back. Farmer Party
7th June 2008 Could not have wished for better accommodation, nice location, excellent weather. We will be back. Hack Party
31st May 2008 Everything was absolutely ideal for us. 1st visit to both the island and the bungalow - definitely won't be our last! Hatfield Party
24th May 2008 Our first holiday here. It was fantastic, so clean and in a lovely position. Hopefully we will be back. Great places to see and things to do. Weather was good most of the week. FAB. English Party
17th May 2008 Our second visit. An excellent base from which to explore the island. I'm sure we will be returning at some point. Routleff Party
10th May 2008 Another lovely week at Island Retreat. We had great weather most of the week and visited some nice places - Warren Farm. Jones Party
12th April 2008 V. impressed - pint of milk and biscuits was a nice touch! Easy walk to Ryde via the beach. We had some great weather too! Rainbow Party
6th April 2008 V. good bungalow with good facilities - good position - post office good in Binstead and enjoyed the closeness to Ryde. Nice neighbours. We had a lovely sunny week. Thank you. Non slip mat in bath might be a good idea. Essam Party [ sorry we usually have one .. Meghan Nicholas].
23rd March 2008 We have had a lovely time again. Thank you. Blott Party
12th Oct 2007 Lovely, thank you! Jo, David and Harry
16th October 2007 Lovely, thank you! Kiely Party
22nd Sept 2007 Had a very good holiday. Clean and comfortable bungalow. Winn Party
1st September 2007 A lovely holiday! 2nd visit to IOW and even better than last time. Cuomo Party
25th August 2007 We had an enjoyable week, we could have wished for better weather. That's 2007 no summer! Clean, tidy and homely bungalow. It's a great location, really central for good access to all the attractions. It was a great visit to the I of W after 15 years. Thank you.
18th August 2007 Lovely bungalow, would love to come back again! My son managed to fall down the back steps and bang his head on the wall, but luckily he bounced and only got a little bump. Elliott Party. [the wall has now gone, hopefully no more bumps! - Meghan Nicholas]
11th August 2007 Very nice bungalow. Lovely weather. Thanks. Hickman Party
4th August 2007 Very peaceful, comfortable bungalow. Cragg Party
12 July 2007 It was lovely to be back. Wish we could stay. Bennett Party
14th July 2007 'Island Retreat' is a proper treat! Great bungalow and facilities, just suited us for a relaxing and enjoyable holiday. Thank you (suggest the steps are a safety hazard? Maybe a grab rail?). Denney Party [we are putting a grab rail on to make it safer - Meghan Nicholas]
14th July 2007 Had a really great holiday. Loved the bungalow - garden enjoyable for dogs, really enclosed and safe. Denney Party
7th July 2007 We have thoroughly enjoyed our third visit. A great location and well equipped bungalow. New fridge much appreciated. Hope other visitors get better weather! Howell Party
30th June 2007 Lovely bungalow, very comfy and everything handy. Shame about the weather but still enjoyed the holiday. Lovell Party
15th June 2007 We found everything just as good as we did when we stayed here 2 years ago. No complaints. Callaghan Family
2nd June 2007 Lovely comfortable clean bungalow. Very peaceful. Children and dog enjoyed garden and park opposite. Would seriously return if visiting Isle of Wight again. Steele Family
26th May 2007 Excellent holiday, one of the best, if not the best place we have ever stayed. Routleff Family.
19th May 2007 Another enjoyable holiday at 'Island Retreat'. We've had a great time, shame about the weather. Hope to return again soon! Chappell Family
12th May 2007 We have had a very enjoyable stay. The bungalow is well equipped and very comfortable. Bennett Family
5th May 2007 Very comfortable well-equipped bungalow. Hartley Witney Hants
14th April 2007 A lovely sunny week. The bungalow is home from home. Lots to do. Russell Family
7th April 2007 A week of wall to wall sunshine! The bungalow is very comfortable and '3 year old friendly' Love the island - plenty to do for little one, and a great coastline particularly enjoyed walking to Tennyson's Monument - stunning views! Thank you! Kitchen Family
2nd December 2006 We have had a lovely peaceful week. Nice weather, lovely bungalow. Everything provided. Dogs enjoyed their walks even though Daisy is blind she still loved it. Thank you. Simpson Family.
18th November 2006 We have had an enjoyable week and found the bungalow comfortable in pleasant surroundings. Everything we needed was provided. Thank you. Munn Family.
11th November 2006 A real home from home. Weather absolutely wonderful for time of year. Had a great time discovering places on this beautiful island. Hope to make it back next year. Roden Family.
1st November 2006 Another lovely visit. Had a great time. Weather kind to us on the whole. Thanks. Olding Family.
28th October 2006 Very comfortable bungalow and everything we needed. Pleasant week despite very poor weather, and we particularly enjoyed Osbourne House. Doulton Family.
16th October 2006 Felt very much at home in this comfortable bungalow. Had wonderful walks with dog and been to several attractions. Especially Osbourne house - wonderful. Musson Family.
28th September 2006 Bungalow very comfortable and ideally situated. Very peaceful and we have enjoyed our stay. Hope to return next year! Devonald Family.
22nd September 2006 A lovely cozy little bungalow. Super walks, the favourtite being the circular - Freshwater - Tennyson Down - Needles, only 6 miles so everyone can do it. Stunning scenery. Hembrow Family.
16th September 2006 What a lovely bungalow. We had a fantastic time and gorgeous weather. We have had a lovely time and the dog has enjoyed the beaches and your garden. We hope to be back. Paynes Family.
2nd September 2006 Bungalow really lovely. Children and dog loved the park also. The weather wasn't the best but didn't stop us from doing anything. The firework display at the needles on Thursday evening was a highlight and well worth the trip. Thanks, we'll be back it was fantastic. Butterworth Family.
26th August 2006 We've enjoyed our week. The bungalow is in a nice quiet location and is ideally situated to explore the island and is also well equipped. Morris Family.
19th August 2006 Really enjoyed our stay, bungalow very comfortable and well equipped. Been everywhere! Need a rest now! Nice walk to Fleming Arms, lovely food, good for Kids. Barnes Family.
12th August 2006 Second visit to the island. Had a really lovely week. Great place to stay. Newbury Family.
5th August 2006 We had a great week. Bungalow very comfortable. Ideal place to explore the island. Thank you. Ward Family.
29th July 2006 Had a really lovely week. The bungalow is really comfortable. We want to come back again. Harvey Family.
15th July 2006 Delighted to be back for our 2nd visit. Had a lovely week. Bungalow is so comfortable and well equipped and ideal location. Thank you. Howell Family.
8th July 2006 Bungalow clean and comfortable. Good beach at Shanklin for dog. Wishing Well pub at Nettleton great for food. Thanks for a great holiday. Whittle Family.
24th June 2006 Lovely 'Island Retreat' with all mod cons you need. We have had a most enjoyable holiday and have seen a good deal of the island. Cruickshank Family.
17th June 2006 Lovely clean, comfortable and homely bungalow. Hope to return. Thank you. Gorniki Family.
27th May 2006 Had a great week. Bungalow very clean and comfortable and weather has been excellent. Thanks very much! Munns Family.
16th May 2006 Very comfortable bungalow and well placed. Will come again. Cattell Family.
13th May 2006 Enjoyed our stay. Comfortable bungalow. Recommend Fishbourne Arms and Mottistone Manor garden. Rapley Family.
6th May 2006 Another lovely week. Lots of lovely walks. Hope to return. Thank you. Norman Family.
21th April 2006 We have enjoyed our relaxing holiday, our dog loved your garden. Binstead is a beautiful area especially Ladies Walk. Bowen Family.
15th April 2006 We've had a lovely holiday, bungalow clean and comfortable and welcoming, we hope to return. Thanks. Brewer Family.
8th April 2006 We have had a lovely week, and the bungalow has been a great place to explore the island from. Jamieson Family.
1st April 2006 Thank you. Very comfortable in the bungalow. IOW is a lovely place. Very good for walking. We have enjoyed our stay. Smith Family.
25th March 2006 Lovely quiet spot, comfortable bungalow, really good for the dogs and excellent base for visiting the island. Mr & Mrs Egerton.
13th January 2006 Lovely. Thanks so much for the loan of your bungalow. Mr & Mrs Hathaway.
8th December 2005 Wonderful bungalow and island. So comfortable and well equipped. Will be back. Olding Family.
19th November 2005 Had a lovely week. Cottage is first class. Weather surprisingly good for November. Cottage nice and warm. Hope to come again next year. Tanya and Michael.
17th November 2005 Had a fantastic few days on the island. Bungalow very quiet and relaxing. Hope to come again. Barden Family.
12th November 2005 Thank you for a relaxing week back in my home island visiting places I never got round to seeing all those years ago. Crees Family.
5th November 2005 Great holiday. Lovely bungalow, well equipped. Very comfortable and quiet, hope to return again. Cruikshank Family.
27th October 2005 We have spent our week rediscovering the island after 30 years absence. The coastal walks, cream teas, museums, villages: all are wonderful. The bungalow is so welcoming and comfortable. Thank you so much. Two weeks next year. Norman Family.
1st - 8th October 2005 Back again, another thoroughly enjoyable and comfortable week. Hope to return in 2006. Spencer Family.
10th Sep -17th Sep 2005 Very enjoyable stay. Very well equipped bungalow - lovely quiet location and ideal touring. Many thanks. S Howell
27th Aug - 3rd Sept 2005 Great week, the bungalow was really good and was very clean. Thank you! The Smith Family
20th Aug - 27th Aug 2005 Clean and spacious accommodation with all needs catered for. The Baker Family - Southampton
12th Aug- 20th Aug 2005 We had a lovely week here. Weather great. We usually stay at Cowes so this was a nice change. We love your bungalow very cozy and clean. Thank you. The Best Family
6th Aug - 13th Aug 2005 This is our second visit to the Isle of Wight and once again we have had a very enjoyable week, helped by the lovely weather and very pleasant bungalow. Savil Family.
30th Jul - 6th Aug 2005 Especially enjoyed the kitchen (everything we needed) and bathroom. Everything clean and comfortable. Thanks! Doe family.
23rd Jul - 30th Jul 2005 Lovely well-equipped bungalow Kisbee Family
16th Jul - 23rd Jul 2005 The bungalow is comfortable and spotlessly clean. We've had a great week. Bennet Family
2nd Jul - 16th Jul 2005 Two weeks of heaven, lovely bungalow peaceful and weather quite glorious. Shame it has to end. Thank you. Taylor Family
25th Jun - 2nd Jul 2005 Love your Island! Your kitchen is better equipped than mine! Home from home suited me well but please change the mattress on the double bed. Try it for yourselves and see. Coryton Family ... we have tried it and agree it may be a bit soft, will be changing it for next season - [Meghan Nicholas]
18th Jun - 25th Jun 2005 Having a lovely week. Weather, accommodation and scenery wonderful. Kent and Nurse Family
11th Jun - 18th Jun 2005 Lovely comfortable bungalow, thoroughly enjoyed our week, plenty to do and see. Well worth the long trek from Scotland. Hope to come back next year.
4th Jun - 11th Jun Bungalow is great, nice size, comfy, quiet. We all had a lovely holiday, lots of walking, lots of sun. Would come again to same bungalow, best we've been in. Thank you. Channell Family
24th May - 4th June 2005 We will be recommending IOW to our friends, especially Ryde.
14th May - 21 May 2005 Lovely bungalow, home from home feeling about it. Found a good butcher shop in Ventnor - Norris and Knight.
7th May - 14th May 2005 Very comfortable bungalow, lots to visit, enjoyable stay, hope to be back. Spencer Family
23rd Apr - 20th Apr 2005 Lovely cottage, great bathroom and kitchen. Good size garden for dogs and park at rear was useful.
18th Apr - 23rd Apr 2005 We found this bungalow very comfortable and relaxing. Will come again.
18th Sept - 25th Sept 2004 As one bungalow owner to another we found this very comfortable and quiet. Everything you need was here! Wife wishes you had nets in the bedroom windows ... we do now! [Meghan Nicholas]
4th Sept - 18th Sept 2004 Another two weeks we have enjoyed. Lovely island and lovely place to stay. Many thanks. May and Bob
14th Aug - 28th Aug 2004 Lovely quiet location. Weather not as good as it could be, but it didn't keep us in. Been coming to IOW for 20yrs and this is the first time it rained. Marie and Brian
7th Aug - 14th Aug 2004 Good accommodation, weather ok. Ryde and Sandown beaches and Robin Hill very good for kids. Cross Family
31st Jul - 7th Aug 2004 Lovely bungalow. Great weather. Enjoyable holiday.
3rd Jan - 8th Jan 2004 A great new year at the bungalow. Nice and clean and tidy many thanks. See you next year.

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Latest Availability

Holidays for 2012 are are now available to book.

Below is a selection of 7 night holidays at Island Retreat. For more choice see the availability page.

Please note that all weeks in February, May & August 2012 are now fully booked.

Start DateEnd DatePrice
Saturday 3rd March 2012 Saturday 10th March 2012 £300.00
Saturday 10th March 2012 Saturday 17th March 2012 £300.00
Saturday 17th March 2012 Saturday 24th March 2012 £300.00
Saturday 24th March 2012 Saturday 31st March 2012 £300.00
Saturday 31st March 2012 Saturday 7th April 2012 £425.00
Saturday 21st April 2012 Saturday 28th April 2012 £345.00
Saturday 9th June 2012 Saturday 16th June 2012 £425.00
Saturday 21st July 2012 Saturday 28th July 2012 £595.00
Saturday 8th September 2012 Saturday 15th September 2012 £445.00
Saturday 15th September 2012 Saturday 22nd September 2012 £445.00
Saturday 22nd September 2012 Saturday 29th September 2012 £445.00
Saturday 6th October 2012 Saturday 13th October 2012 £300.00
Saturday 13th October 2012 Saturday 20th October 2012 £300.00
Saturday 20th October 2012 Saturday 27th October 2012 £300.00
Saturday 3rd November 2012 Saturday 10th November 2012 £245.00
Saturday 10th November 2012 Saturday 17th November 2012 £245.00
Saturday 17th November 2012 Saturday 24th November 2012 £245.00
Saturday 24th November 2012 Saturday 1st December 2012 £245.00
Saturday 1st December 2012 Saturday 8th December 2012 £245.00
Saturday 8th December 2012 Saturday 15th December 2012 £245.00