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Sentry Mead

3.5 star property
Travelers recharge by the sea at this tranquil retreat, unwinding on the sun-kissed terrace or starting the day with a freshly cooked breakfast

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Sentry Mead provides a peaceful seaside escape with its welcoming bar and restaurant. The sun-kissed terrace offers a perfect spot to relax after exploring. Multilingual staff assist with luggage storage, while electric car charging and in-room WiFi ensure a convenient stay.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Bar

Room options

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Deluxe Double Room (Alum Room )

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Double Room (Freshwater Room )

Double Room (Freshwater Room )

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

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

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Premium Double or Twin Room (Osborne Room )

Premium Double or Twin Room (Osborne Room )

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Double Room (Brook Room )

Double Room (Brook Room )

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

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

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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
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Large Single Beds

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Deluxe Double or Twin Room (Compton Room )

Deluxe Double or Twin Room (Compton Room )

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Deluxe Double or Twin Room (Totland Room )

Deluxe Double or Twin Room (Totland Room )

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

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

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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

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Double Room (Colwell Room )

Double Room (Colwell Room )

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

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

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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
  • 9 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 18
  • 5 Large Single Beds and 4 King Beds
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About the area

Located in Totland Bay, Sentry Mead is in a rural area and near the beach. The Needles Battery and Fort Victoria Country Park are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Yarmouth Isle-of-Wight Ferry Terminal and Lymington Pier Ferry Port. The Needles Landmark Attraction and Lymington Sea Water Baths are also worth visiting. Fishing offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails and horse riding nearby. Visit our Totland Bay travel guide
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Map
Madeira Road, ISLE OF WIGHT, Totland Bay, England, PO39 0BJ

What's nearby

  • The Needles light house viewed from The Old Battery.
    Tennyson Down
    18 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Totland Bay Beach
    2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Colwell Bay Beach
    12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • The Needles Battery
    18 min walk - 1.6 km
  • The Needles Landmark Attraction
    4 min drive - 2.7 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Saltwater Cafe
    55 min drive
  • Smugglers Inn
    54 min drive
  • The Piano Cafe
    4 min drive
  • End Of The Line Cafe
    3 min drive
  • Needles Eye Café
    55 min drive

About this property

Sentry Mead

Guest house by the sea
Take advantage of a terrace, a garden and a bar at Sentry Mead. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities, such as a restaurant.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Free self-parking
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge), an electric car charging station and luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff and smoke-free property
Room features
All guest rooms are individually furnished, and offer comforts, such as fireplaces and premium bedding, as well as perks, such as pillow menus and bathrobes.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding, Egyptian cotton sheets and pillowtop mattresses
  • Bathrooms with designer toiletries and hairdryers
  • Smart TVs with Netflix, streaming services and digital channels
  • Wardrobes/cupboards, free tea bags/instant coffee and electric kettles

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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
  • Limited on-site self parking

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

More

  • Smoke-free property

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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 are allowed for an extra charge of GBP 10 per pet, per day
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total pets
Specific rooms only; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property on the number on the booking confirmation
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

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

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • 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

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

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 Sentry Mead pet-friendly?

Yes, this guest house allows dogs (limit 2 total). There's a fee of GBP 10 per pet, per day. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at Sentry Mead?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Sentry Mead?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 7:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Sentry Mead?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Sentry Mead located?

Situated by the sea, this guesthouse is within a 15-minute walk of Totland Bay Beach and Colwell Bay Beach. The Needles Battery and Tennyson Down are also within 1 mile (2 km).

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Reviews

Sentry Mead Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

9.8

Cleanliness

9.4

Location

9.8

Staff & service

9.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 83 out of 93 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 93 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 93 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 93 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 93 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kevin Roy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is immaculate, with friendly and professional staff. Rooms are excellent.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

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

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

Andrew

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

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fab location, luxurious room with superb bathroom and extra goodies a very nice touch. Loved the honesty bar and putside seating spaces. Very warm welcome at check in. Delicious breakfast. Faultless.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

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

Nicki

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

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Fabulous

Had a really nice time here... the property is wonderful.. newly refurbished it seemed to a high standard (my wife was impressed with the Elemis products !) . Spotlessly clean. Service was good, and the lounge area, conservatory and garden all add to the extra space.Service was friendly and efficient and a good breakfast. Location quiet and very near the sea. Highly recommend
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melanie

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

Frederick

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

SHAZREEZA

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

Jonathan

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

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

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

Garry

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

Josephine

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

8/10 Good

Lynne

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

10/10 Excellent

Gary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A wonderful & delightful hotel.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was excellent
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Made extremely welcome by all staff, hotel really clean and beautifully decorated. Room spacious and comfortable with excellent showers. Breakfast was superb and served perfectly. Place had a lovely air of calm and cannot wait to return
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

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

Graham

Liked: Amenities
Really home from home lovely quiet area just all round great
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cherrie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property and hospitable staff. A little gem. Would return.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Derek

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The proprietors have created a home away from home and this property is both comfortable and and enjoyable.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Alexandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel is worth he money they are charging. The bed was very comfortable, the view nice, and the breakfast delicious.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023