Dog friendly holiday cottage, sleeps 4 - Newport, Isle of Wight

Nestled within a converted dairy barn, this cosy property offers comfortable accommodation within a 50-acre rural site. It's part of an equestrian centre, so you'll have horse-riding opportunities on your doorstep as well as a restaurant and a fantastic children's play area with a slide and see-saw. Its two bedrooms can either be king-size or twin, so can fit up to four people – perfect for two holidaying couples, a group of friends or a small family.

The mews-style property is accessed via a pretty archway, which leads you to a courtyard where all the holiday cottages are located. Inside, there's a cosy open-plan living area with a corner sofa for kicking back after a busy day out. You'll also have a table and chairs for tucking into meals together, and there are French doors leading out to your private garden from here.

The kitchen has an attractive black-and-white colour scheme, and throughout the dwelling you'll notice well-chosen artwork on the walls for a welcoming feel. When it's time to discover the island, while away a morning wandering around Newport (2 miles) then perhaps enjoy some scenic golf at the local course (3 miles). An afternoon at the medieval Carisbrooke Castle (3 miles) will delight history lovers, while any children will be keen to visit the popular Blackgang Chine theme park (10.5 miles).

Ready for a day by the sea? You won't need to go far, with Ryde 5 miles to the east, plus the sandy beach of Sandown 7.5 miles south. Ventnor, another excellent seaside resort, is also just 10.5 miles away.