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'Woodside Lodge' with private indoor pool. Secluded location, near to Ryde town.

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Woodside Lodge

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
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1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Ryde
  • Place, Ryde Beach
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Isle Of Wight Coastal Footpath
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Ryde Pier Head Terminal
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Airport, Southampton (SOU)
    ‪63 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Master

1 Double Bed

1 bathroom

Main

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden

About this property

'Woodside Lodge' with private indoor pool. Secluded location, near to Ryde town.

Tastefully furnished, Woodside Lodge is one of two lodges set in the grounds of Arethusa Cottage, within Pig Leg Lane 'natural' nature reserve. It is secluded, but within walking distance to Ryde town and beach. Available to book all year round, it sleeps two in a double bedroom, with a large sofa bed for up to two extra guests in living area.

The living space opens onto a gated private decking area with seating and gas BBQ. The lodge has a full kitchen and a modern wet room style bathroom with shower (no bath). Guests have use of owners garden with seating areas and a large pond with koi carp.

Dogs welcome - walks in the nature reserve right on the doorstep or on the fields a few minutes walk away, plus Appley beach locally is dog friendly all year.

Guests have use of an indoor heated swimming pool (open from February half term to October half term inclusive), shared with guests at one other lodge.

The immediate area is quiet although the Island Train Line runs a short distance away and the trains can be heard from the property (it's not a busy line though).

We offer trade rate ferry travel with both Wightlink and Red Funnel.

Both lodges offered with Arethusa Cottage Holiday Lodges - 'Woodside' and 'Monktonmead' - can be booked together for families or groups up to 10 people, discounted rate applies.

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Travel cot / highchair on request
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 23 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
Additional pets by negotiation
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Groups of up to 10 people accommodated if Woodside Lodge booked together with Monktonmead Lodge.

Important information

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

We should mention

A car is not required for transport to and from this property

Frequently asked questions

Does 'Woodside Lodge' with private indoor pool. Secluded location, near to Ryde town. have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool. Pool types include heated pools.

How much does it cost to stay at 'Woodside Lodge' with private indoor pool. Secluded location, near to Ryde town.?

As of 1 Apr 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at 'Woodside Lodge' with private indoor pool. Secluded location, near to Ryde town. on 20 Apr 2026 start from AU$245, 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.

Is 'Woodside Lodge' with private indoor pool. Secluded location, near to Ryde town. pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

How much is parking at 'Woodside Lodge' with private indoor pool. Secluded location, near to Ryde town.?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at 'Woodside Lodge' with private indoor pool. Secluded location, near to Ryde town.?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 'Woodside Lodge' with private indoor pool. Secluded location, near to Ryde town.?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is 'Woodside Lodge' with private indoor pool. Secluded location, near to Ryde town. located?

This family-friendly Ryde cabin is located by the sea, within 1 mi (2 km) of Isle Of Wight Coastal Footpath and Ryde Harbour. Ryde Beach and Appley Beach are also within 2 miles (3 km). Smallbrook Junction Station is 12 minutes by foot and Ryde St John's Road Station is 13 minutes.

Reviews

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Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 36 out of 38 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 38 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 38 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 38 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 38 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Natalie A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had such a wonderful time staying in the Woodside lodge and look forward to coming back. Paul and Sue are really gracious host and great with communication beforehand and after. It's a little gem of a family retreat thank you for such a lovely time .
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 24 June 2025
Thank you. We look forward to seeing you again.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Simon F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Secluded Hidden Treasure In The Woods

Absolutely a hidden gem calm, and beautiful setting and stunnng gardens
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Mar 2025
Thank you Simon.
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10/10 Excellent

Kevin R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent

Three night stay at the end of March. Spotlessly clean, everything you need. Secluded location. Great hosts. Swimming pool very well maintained and warm. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Apr 2025
Thank you, hope to see you again.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Helen M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A Weekend on the Isle of Wight

Arethusa Cottage is a fabulous place to stay. Perfect location, great hosts and well equiped home. The swimming pool is a great addition.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Nov 2024
Thank you Helen. We'd be very happy to host you again.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Angela D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Arethusa lodge holiday stay

Sue and Paul were excellent hosts and made us really welcome. The lodge had everything we could need, spotlessly clean, super cosy and well equiped. The sqimming pool was a great bonus as was the lovely garden and wildlife pond.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Sept 2024
Thank you Angela. It was lovely to meet you both, you would be welcome back any time.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Review

Really liked this property, great surroundings and in a secluded area which was very peaceful. Great for dog owners too as it is surrounded by a nature reserve.
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Sept 2020
Thank you, glad you enjoyed your stay and thank you for leaving the lodge spotless - you would all be welcome back anytime.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jo H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely stay

A wonderful quiet lodge set in a nature reserve with so many different birds and red squirrels. It gave us sisters time to reflect and enjoy our time together. Thanks to our hosts Sue and Paul for the lovely garden, pool and lodge
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 15 May 2022
Thanks Jo, it was lovely to meet you both.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A wonderful hidden gem

Such a lovely week. The lodge had all we needed and the owners were exceptional. Friendly, helpful and it made for a wonderful week.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Aug 2021
Thanks Liz, look forward to seeing you and family again!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mark P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

5 stars says it all

What an absolutely wonderful week we had staying at Woodside Lodge. For us, everything was 5 stars...the hosts, the lodge, the location, the pool. We cant thank our hosts enough for making our first trip to the IoW truly memorable. We'll be back!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 19 June 2024
Thank you, you'd be very welcome back.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Keir D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely stay.

The property is wonderful, with peaceful surroundings and the added bonus of a really nice pool that you can actually swim in. The Lodge is comfortable and clean with top class amenities. The proprietors were very welcoming and we felt at home immediately. Thank you for a really nice week Keir Dowson Basingstoke
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Oct 2020
Thanks Keir, glad you had a good week and the dogs enjoyed their beach walks. Thanks for leaving the lodge so clean too.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sara D.

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Cosy lodge set in beautiful garden in tranquil setting

Very clean and cosy lodge with friendly hosts. Our dogs were made very welcome! Beautiful well kept garden with indoor swimming pool open to guests. Setting on the edge of Ryde with quick and easy access to both shops and countryside. Would highly recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Oct 2023
Thank you Sara, it was lovely to meet you all - you'd be most welcome back.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Janet P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

First class accommodation, gardens and surrounding area.

Peaceful oasis. The little touches made it a home from home with all sorts of essential items there on arrival, ie milk, coffee, tea etc even treats for the dog! Swimming pool and garden areas were amazing. Sue and Paul made us feel so welcome and we would highly recommend this accommodation for a great place to stay on the Island.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Oct 2022
Thank you. It was lovely to meet you and hope to see you again.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brenda C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

We were made very welcome with wonderful clean accommodation with lots of lovely touches like tea f

It was very calming after covid every thing connected to covid was adhered to even with the wonderful heated swimming pool we would throughly recommend this for a peaceful break
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 22 June 2021
Thank you Brenda. It was lovely to meet you and Don. You would be welcome back any time!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Denise H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Peaceful location, nature, pool and great hosts

A unique place. Close to a nature reserve, but also near to the town and places to visit. The pool is so warm and has a changing area. The owners helped me with my luggage when I arrived and when I left. At hand for any help. I couldn't have asked for more.
Stayed 14 nights in Apr 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 13 May 2024
Thank you Denise. It was good to meet and chat with you.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Thomas H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely stay at Woodside Lodge

We really enjoyed our short stay at Woodside Lodge. The lodge was very clean, well equipped and in a beautiful garden setting. We particularly loved seeing the red squirrels. Sue and Paul are super hosts; great communication throughout the booking process/prior to arrival and very welcoming. Our children loved the pool, especially with the added bonus of the inflatables! We will definitely be returning. Thank you Sue and Paul.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Apr 2024
Thank you very much for the lovely review. We look forward to seeing you all again.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Daryl M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Relaxing winter break with pool!

Not long back from a relaxing 3 night stay at both Woodside and Monktonmead lodges. The lodges are comfortable, clean and well equip. The heated indoor pool is an amazing addition and because we booked both Lodges we had it all to ourselves! The gardens are really nice and relaxing with lots of nature and also a pond area with lots of fish. Sue and Paul are great hosts and we will be looking to book again in future.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Feb 2022
Thanks Daryl. Pleased you had a good break.
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10/10 Excellent

Patricia M.

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Lovely, cosy lodge

We thoroughly enjoyed the lodge and the pool and everything was very clean and well looked after, lodge had everything we needed. Had a lovely time but felt it was a bit far from the beach and attractions unless you used your car. We had terrible weather but it looked like the surrounding walks & gardens would be great in the summer. Sue & Paul were lovely and very helpful and Gracie was a sweetheart.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Jan 2023
Thank you. Hopefully we'll see you in better weather (can't be much worse!) next time.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John W.

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Outstanding

A gorgeous, well equipped cabin set in a beautifully maintained garden which was peaceful, secluded and full of nature. Plus an indoor heated swimming pool. Couldn't ask for more. Sue , Paul John and Gracie were the perfect hosts. We will be back.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 30 June 2022
Thank you John. It was lovely to meet you and Fay. You'd be welcome back any time.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mark H.

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Highly recommended

We stayed in Woodside lodge this past week. What a beautiful oasis of calm! Sue and Paul are excellent hosts and really care. The lodge has everything you need, plus a few extra touches. The indoor pool is great too! They have loads of lights and fairy lights so sitting outside on an evening is wonderful. It’s so well thought out! So easy to get to many places on the island too either by foot or car. Well recommended.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Oct 2022
Thank you Mark. See you in 2024!!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jacob M.

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Really great Stay With Sue and Paul

My partner and our little girl had a lovely stay with Sue and Paul. They were very accommodating and friendly. Our cabin was well presented and cosy. The garden was beautiful and relaxing and the swimming pool was the cherry on the cake. Such a lovely stay at a peaceful retreat just on the outskirts of Ryde. Couldn’t have asked for more and we will be sure to return. We even to see some red squirrels in the garden a few times! Just to top it off.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Oct 2022
Thanks Jake. Glad you all enjoyed your stay!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carole D.

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Amazing

Wonderful hosts, Sue & Paul couldn't do enough. Never intrusive but there if you needed them. Lodge spotless & very comfortable with everything you need plus more! Gardens beautiful, especially the pond (magical) & the pool was the cherry on top. Area fab for walking, right on the doorstep so no need to drive anywhere. Very dog friendly. Very peaceful with only the sound of birds. Also seen a few red squirrels in the garden! Will definitely return & would recommend to anyone 👌
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Apr 2023
Thank you Carole. So pleased you had a good week. We hope to see you again.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cathy T.

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Tranquil retreat in beautiful surroundings

I had a wonderful few days staying at Woodside Lodge.. Paul and Sue were considerate, helpful, friendly hosts and I felt welcomed and immediately at home. Woodside Lodge was comfortable and very clean with all I could need for my stay. The garden is beautiful with a tranquil fish pond to retreat to and meditate by . There is also a private swimming pool which was wonderful. Arethusa Cottage is well situated to explore the island from. I walked miles every day and found some truly beautiful places. As a lone traveler I would highly recommend staying in this beautiful place with Paul and Sue as hosts . I could not have wanted for more.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Nov 2022
Thank you Cathy. Hopefully you'll have a bit more sunshine next time you visit, but so glad you enjoyed your break despite the rain!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeff M.

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Perfect Getaway

This was our first stay at Arethusa Cottage Holiday Lodges and it will definitely not be our last. When we arrived both Sue and Paul put us at ease straight away and gave us a really warm and friendly greeting which proved the previous reviews we read before making our booking were spot on. They are a lovely couple and are very happy to help out at any time or equally happy just to let you get on and do your own thing. We stayed in Woodside Lodge as pets are also allowed to be accommodated in it which meant we could bring our small Jack Russell “Tilly” who settled in almost immediately. The location is absolutely perfect, it is at the end of a short unmade private lane which is on the very edge of a small nature area. This gives the site a lot of privacy and is very peaceful. It also meant it has near instant access to getting “Tilly” out for her walking/exercising when we needed which she really loved. We found Woodside Lodge is the ideal place for a couple with a pet to stay and is well worth giving it a try if they have availability. Overall we had a really great time staying here, so much so we have already booked a return visit in 2025. A very good point to note if you consider staying here is that we will again use Sue and Paul to book our ferry crossing and utilise their trade discount rates, you make a substantial saving compared to booking the crossing directly yourself. Jeff, Sue & “Tilly” Dorset
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Oct 2024
Thank you Jeff, Sue (and Tilly), it was lovely to meet you all and we're so pleased you enjoyed your stay in Woodside Lodge. See you next year.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Darren T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Island Retreat

Have you seen the film, Misery? The main character in the film, Paul Sheldon, is an author that enjoys the solitude of a log cabin to finish his books. Peace, quiet and nature. But be assured, his number one fan, Annie Wilkes, is not in residence. Now I’m not suggesting that we were isolated, but at Arethusa Cottage (named after HMS Arethusa, a Crimean warship) peace, quiet and the sound of falling acorns (maybe hazelnuts too) hitting various outdoor structures were the norm. Sightings of red squirrels and an abundance of birds were viewable from the decking area as well as the lodge itself. Bats may also be seen as dusk greets the day’s end. We were greeted warmly on arrival by Sue, and Paul a little later, who promptly showed us around our lodge for the week. Clean, comfortable and presented well, this holiday let had everything we needed for our stay…and then some. The garden area is great. Well-manicured lawns overlooked by trees and shrubs invite you to explore further. At the bottom of the garden, there is another area, quite magical at night, that may contain fairies. Or even faeries. Let your imagination decide. And then, there is the swimming pool. A heated, indoor, swimming pool. I’m not the fittest of people (my jogging days are now a fading memory) but gentle exercise of this nature is a welcome start to the day. That is, when the smell of bacon cooking didn’t discourage me. Shared by only one other lodge, pool time can be enjoyed pretty much whenever you feel like it. Later in the week, we had the pleasure of meeting Gracie. Gracie likes to bound around and sniff things. Of course, Gracie is the family dog. I believe she is from Romania but I might have misheard the country of origin. Okay. So what did we take away from this experience? The owners are genuinely warm, welcoming people who could not have been more friendly. The lodge fitted our needs entirely without compromise. The location is down a private lane with no through traffic so there was plenty of quiet time, perfect for sitting outside, closing your eyes and listening to the local wildlife chirping, chattering and squabbling over food and territory. If we come back to the island in the future, without hesitation, we will be booking the same place again. We enjoyed our stay here.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Oct 2022
Thank you. The most unique review we've had to date!
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10/10 Excellent

Anna H.

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Such a lovely spot

We had an amazingly relaxed time at Arethusa Cottages. Absolutely everything it promises to be. Quiet and peaceful, private indoor pool is perfect and close enough to Ryde to walk in. Lots of lovely restaurants and easy drive to everything you need across the Isle of Wight. Would definately recommend it and I am sure that we will be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 29 May 2022
It was lovely to meet you Anna, you'd be very welcome back!

About the host

Hosted by Sue Massingham

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We (Sue and Paul) moved to Arethusa Cottage in early 2020, from our home in Surrey. The lodges in our grounds were already established as holiday lets and we were thrilled to be taking over the business. Our background is in the hospitality industry, but more recently working in a church (property management and caretaking), plus pet food delivery, dog sitting and dog walking! We have made a number of improvements to the lodges and grounds and we love running the business which is proving to be very busy. We have a tri-paw Romanian rescue dog - the island has loads of dog friendly places. We look forward to welcoming more guests (and their dogs) to the beautiful Isle of Wight.

Why they chose this property

Arethusa Cottage has a rich local history and the setting of the cottage and lodges is wonderful - secluded but within walking distance of the beach and Ryde town. Pig Leg Lane nature reserve (which is rough and non-landscaped) which surrounds the cottage and lodges means that the property is quiet but not isolated as the town is so nearby.

What makes this property unique

The indoor (heated) private pool is a real added bonus for these lodges and is available all year round for guests to enjoy. We get quite a lot of two generation families booking both lodges as the whole family can be together but have independence with their own space too.

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