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Sentry Mead

3.5 star property
Guesthouse in Totland Bay with restaurant and bar/lounge

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Property grounds
Premium Double or Twin Room (Osborne Room )
Smart TV, fireplace, Netflix, streaming services
Double or Twin Room (Brighstone Room )
Deluxe Double Room (Alum Room ) | View from room

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast available
  • Housekeeping
  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
The current price is NZ$407
includes taxes & fees
1 Mar - 2 Mar

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Madeira Road, ISLE OF WIGHT, Totland Bay, England, PO39 0BJ
  • Totland Bay Beach
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Colwell Bay Beach
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • The Needles Battery
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Southampton (SOU)
    ‪116 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Double Room (Colwell Room )

Double Room (Colwell Room )

Double Room (Colwell Room )

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Heating
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Double or Twin Room (Ventnor Room )

Double or Twin Room (Ventnor Room )

Double or Twin Room (Ventnor Room )

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Heating
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Large Single Beds

View all photos for Deluxe Double or Twin Room (Totland Room )

Deluxe Double or Twin Room (Totland Room )

Deluxe Double or Twin Room (Totland Room )

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Heating
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Large Single Beds

View all photos for Deluxe Double or Twin Room (Compton Room )

Deluxe Double or Twin Room (Compton Room )

Deluxe Double or Twin Room (Compton Room )

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Heating
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Large Single Beds

View all photos for Deluxe Double Room (Alum Room )

Deluxe Double Room (Alum Room ) | View from room

Deluxe Double Room (Alum Room )

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Heating
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Double or Twin Room (Brighstone Room )

Double or Twin Room (Brighstone Room )

Double or Twin Room (Brighstone Room )

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Heating
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Large Single Beds

View all photos for Exclusive House, Ensuite, Garden Area

Exclusive House, Ensuite, Garden Area | Living area

Exclusive House, Ensuite, Garden Area

Highlights

Separate dining area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Heating
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 18
  • 5 Large Single Beds and 4 King Beds

View all photos for Double Room (Brook Room )

Double Room (Brook Room )

Double Room (Brook Room )

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Heating
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Premium Double or Twin Room (Osborne Room )

Premium Double or Twin Room (Osborne Room )

Premium Double or Twin Room (Osborne Room )

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Heating
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • 13.9 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Large Single Beds

View all photos for Double Room (Freshwater Room )

Double Room (Freshwater Room )

Double Room (Freshwater Room )

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Heating
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
  • 11 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Totland Bay

Sentry Mead places you steps from Totland Bay Beach and within a 15-minute stroll of Colwell Bay Beach. Highlights at this guest house include in-room free WiFi, fireplaces and Smart TVs. .For a drink, you can stop by the guest house's own lounge bar. Other amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, a terrace and a garden. Each morning cooked-to-order breakfast is served between 8:30 AM and 10:00 AM. Bring your pet along and take advantage of this property's pet-friendly amenities, such as food and water bowls. There's also the convenience of free self parking. .With a stay at this 3.5-property class Totland Bay guest house, you'll be 12 km (7.4 mi) from New Forest National Park.
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What's nearby

  • Totland Bay Beach - 2 min walk
  • Colwell Bay Beach - 14 min walk
  • The Needles Landmark Attraction - 3 min drive
  • Hurst Castle - 4 min drive
  • Yarmouth Isle-of-Wight Ferry Terminal - 6 min drive

Getting around

  • Yarmouth Station - 6 min drive
  • Bournemouth (BOH-Bournemouth Intl.) - 113 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪End of the Line Cafe - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Highdown Inn - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Smugglers Inn - ‬54 min drive
  • ‪Yarmouth Harbour - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Off the Rails - ‬10 min drive

About this property

Sentry Mead

Guesthouse in Totland Bay with restaurant and bar/lounge
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi. A terrace, multilingual staff, and a garden are also featured at Sentry Mead. Self parking is free.

This 3.5-star Totland Bay guest house is smoke free.

  • 9 guestrooms or units
  • Charging station for electric cars
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Sentry Mead offers 9 accommodations with fireplaces and complimentary bottles of water. This individually decorated and furnished accommodation includes desks. Pillowtop beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets and premium bedding. A pillow menu is available. Smart televisions come with satellite channels and Netflix.

Bathrooms include bathrobes, slippers, designer toiletries and complimentary toiletries. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer. Hypo-allergenic bedding, an iron/ironing board and change of towels can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Languages

English, French

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 8:30 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: GBP 15 for adults and GBP 8 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Family friendly

  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillow menu
  • Pillowtop mattress

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Dressing gowns
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Netflix
  • Smart TV with digital channels
  • Streaming services

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Desk
  • Fireplace
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 7:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8 AM - 7:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Renovations and closures

The following facilities are closed seasonally each year. They will be closed from 1 November to 1 March:
  • One of the dining venues
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Parking area

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Pets: GBP 10 per pet, per day
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 2 pets
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Certain rooms only
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: from approximately GBP 15 for adults and from GBP 8 for children
  • Pet fee: GBP 10 per pet, per day
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, debit cards and cash.

We should mention

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Pets are welcome in specific rooms only, which can be requested by contacting the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation (please see the Fees section for related charges).

Property is also known as

Sentry Mead
Sentry Mead House
Sentry Mead House Totland
Sentry Mead Totland
Sentry Mead Hotel Totland
Sentry Mead Totland, Isle Of Wight
Sentry Mead Guesthouse Totland Bay
Sentry Mead Guesthouse
Sentry Mead Totland Bay
Sentry Mead Guesthouse
Sentry Mead Totland Bay
Sentry Mead Guesthouse Totland Bay

Frequently asked questions

Is parking available at Sentry Mead?

Yep, Sentry Mead has a free self car park.

How much does it cost to stay at Sentry Mead?

As of 16 Feb 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Sentry Mead on 1 Mar 2025 start from NZ$406.75, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Are there any beaches close to Sentry Mead?

Yep, Sentry Mead is a short 14-minute walk from Colwell Bay Beach.

What makes Sentry Mead a romantic place to stay?

A lounge bar, plus pillowtop beds in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Sentry Mead.

Does Sentry Mead serve breakfast?

Sure does, cooked-to-order breakfast is available daily between 8:30 AM and 10:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Sentry Mead?

No, Sentry Mead does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Sentry Mead?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant. The dining venue is closed seasonally each year from November 1 until March 1.

What time are check-in & check-out at Sentry Mead?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Sentry Mead?

Dogs are welcome at Sentry Mead, with food and water bowls on offer. Just so you know, there's a limit of 2 pets.

Sentry Mead Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 71 out of 81 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 81 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 81 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 81 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 81 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Ben

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent stay. Service top class. Breakfast choices good and cooked fresh.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely comfortable stay , friendly people
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A wonderful stay as usual!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Iris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A luxury gem
We had a delightful 4 nights at Sentry Mead. The welcome from Wendy, the decor, the spaciousness cleanliness and comfort of the room and en suite were faultless. Wonderful breakfast cooked by Steve and senved with a smile and a chat by Bridget, who has a great knowledge of local walks. There is a good place to eat witin 5 to 10 mns on foot in the evening, at Sentry Mead doesn't do evening meals and several other options available. Their bar remains open All in all, totally recommend. Iris and Stuart
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

sharon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

RAYMOND

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Josephine

Travelled with partner
Liked: Amenities
We were just extremely happy with this little gem of a hotel. The managers, Steve & Wendy were fantastic and loved one’d after us from beginning to end. They had thought of every little detail to make us welcomed and throughout our stay. Everything was clean and the breakfasts were delicious. Plenty of places to relax - super lounge, lovely big conservatory, and a beautiful garden with lots of tables and seating area to enjoy a drink or simply relax. Well appointed for visiting places of interest and superb restaurants. Will definitely return to the Sentry when we next visit the Isle of Wight. Thank you to Steve and Wendy and to the very polite and efficient waitress Bridget!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Garry

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff are customer focused. They go out of their way to be helpful. For a B & B the facilities are very good. Our room was spacious, clean and had everything you need. Breakfast was first class. Just one flaw, the lack of adequate hand rail in the shower. This B & B is probably the best on the island. I would not hesitate to return. Thank you Steve, Wendy and Bridget for providing us with a top class service.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melanie, Hook

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Sentry Mead is an outstanding venue, within a shot walk of the sea it is very clean with an excellent breakfast. The staff go out of their way to meet every need. The managers were always responsive to our need and comfort.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I couldn’t find fault with this overnight stay and would have stayed longer if I had known how good it was.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Frederic

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

SHAZREEZA, KLANG

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was exceptional. Location was fantastic - very near to bus stop, walking distance to the beach, a convenience store is nearby, there is a lovely restaurant within walking distance. The hotel itself was absolutely lovely - clean, cosy, comfortable. Just perfect. Wendy & Steve was the best. Would definitely come back. If anything, just one thing to be aware of - you need to up one flight of stairs to get to the bedrooms.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karlyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Perfect mix of cosy with boutique elegance
Our stay at Sentry Mead was absolutely perfect. Wendy, Steve and the other staff are friendly and helpful and go out of their way to add special little touches. They managed a couple of special requests for us during our stay as well. The breakfast was excellent - including gluten free options for me - and a wide variety of things to choose from. My husband loved the enormous honor bar where he could try locally distilled spirits. With a recent renovation, the decor is lovely - a mix of modern with cosy traditional - and the garden is the perfect place to relax at the end of the day.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alison

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We arrived for a short break for our wedding anniversary. On arrival we were met by Gayle, the proprietor, and shown around. We were given a very warm welcome. This is a lovely boutique hotel that absolutely gives the personal touch. The room was lovely with a very comfortable bed and all the little details you would expect (plus a few unexpected, gorgeous brownies). We will definitely be going back in the future.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Frederick

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Friendly and relaxing yet exceedingly comfortable
The hosts at Sentry Mead were excellent. Looked after all our needs. The room was quite large and quite well furnished. Breakfasts were top class with an enormous choice.Everybody was so friendly and helpful so that made our stay really enjoyable.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Wendy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fabulous small hotel
One of the best small hotels I’ve had the pleasure to stay. We will be back!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Martin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Lynne

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Sentry Mead is a large property on a big plot of land. It is well kept both inside and out. My room was very nice with all the touches such as premium toiletries. There was a big comfy bed, a lovely en-suite, tv etc. I was pleased with the parking which was ample. I booked to take my dog and there seemed to be a little confusion over this. A bed and dish were soon provided. There were walks nearby which added to the appeal. The only problem I encountered was that dogs were not allowed in the dining room, which is understandable, but there didn’t seem to be a regular alternative. As my puppy is 6 months old, leaving her in my room while I ate is not a viable option, she is a well behaved dog but still a baby in her outlook. I had an enjoyable stay and would stay there again when my dog is a bit older.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

2/10 Terrible

Colin

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Graham

Travelled with pets, Travelled with partner
Liked: Amenities
Really home from home lovely quiet area just all round great
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nicki

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic hotel.. staff amazing, clean and very comfortable. Highly recommended
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Darryl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely hotel, very comfy bed and hosts were very helpful and sociable.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023