Haviland Cottage; Ventnor, Isle of Wight

24/10/2026

Escape to Haviland Cottage this winter! 🐾

Looking for somewhere special to escape the winter blues?

✨ Stay at award-winning Haviland Cottage in beautiful Bonchurch, Isle of Wight.

🏡 Luxury accommodation sleeping up to 7, with 4 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms.

♨️ Private hot tub for relaxing whatever the weather.

🐶 Bring up to 3 dogs and enjoy wonderful coastal walks.

🌿 Beautiful gardens, a stunning setting and a beach close by.

⛴️ Ferry savings of up to 25% advertised for eligible bookings.

January, February and March 2027 availability is now being planned — perfect for a family getaway or a luxury dog-friendly escape.

Discover availability and book directly through our website:
www.havilandcottage.com

23/10/2026

The first acts for the IOW Music Festival have been announced and Robbie is coming back !

If you are going to the festival and looking for a bit of luxury , we can offer a 3 or 7 night break from Friday 18th June

www.havilandcottage.com

🚨 First Acts for 🚨​

Featuring headliners Fatboy Slim, Robbie Williams and Kings Of Leon, Sky presents the Isle of Wight Festival 2027 is set to be another epic start to your summer! ​

🎟️ Head to our website: https://isleofwightfestival.com/

The exclusive PayPal presale starts now and runs for 48hrs! Get them while they last – tickets are limited, choose to pay now or later* ​

General on sale Monday 26th October at 8am​

*Starts 08:00, 23rd Oct 2026 and ends when sold out or by 07:00, 25th Oct 2026, whichever comes first. Subject to status. 18+. Terms apply.

19/10/2026

The nearby Donkey Sanctuary is a firm favourite on our guest recommendations. This half term they have the Pumpkin 🎃 Trial bring your little ones ( and your furry friends ) along . It’s free entry and they have a fabulous Tea Shop with delicious cakes !

Save this post for half term! Pumpkin fun is back this October half term at the Isle of Wight Donkey Sanctuary 🎃

Join Amberley and her friends for some FREE family fun and meet over 100 donkeys, ponies, a mule and a horse!

✨ What's on?

🎃 Free Pumpkin Trail - 17 October to 1 November
Follow our pumpkin trail around the sanctuary, find the hidden pumpkins, and discover which donkey has a spooky face-shaped marking on her side. Every participant receives a sweet treat!

🎃 Free Guided Tours - 17 October to 1 November
Go behind the scenes at the sanctuary with a free guided tour daily at 11.30am. Book your slot via link in comments.

☕ Café Treats
Warm up with delicious butternut squash soup and spooky sweet treats, plus free Halloween pumpkin colouring sheets for children.

📍 Open daily, 10am to 4.30pm
🎟️ FREE entry and FREE parking

Bring the family along for some unforgettable autumn memories with our gang this half term! 🎃 🫏

[Image description: A white and brown donkey in a grassy paddock, lowering its head to nibble a pumpkin.]

Visit Isle of Wight

18/10/2026

10 photos from Visit Isle of Wight for this week

17/10/2026

For our Island followers, our gardener Chris Hunt Gardens is now offering a gutter cleaning service, so once your leaves have fallen it would be an ideal time to book him in !

12/10/2026

Last weekend’s guests gave a glowing review of our cottage but also The Spyglass Inn!

“I'd highly recommend The Spyglass Inn at Ventnor, fantastic seating right along the waters edge and seals bobbing about, it was perfect, the food was good too!”

11/10/2026

The Annual Goat round up on Ventnor Downs