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Sentry Mead

3.5 star property
Enjoy the free WiFi at this 3.5-star Totland Bay guest house

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Property grounds
Daily cooked-to-order breakfast for a fee
Terrace/patio
Exclusive House, Ensuite, Garden Area | Living area
Garden

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Bar

Explore the area

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Madeira Road, ISLE OF WIGHT, Totland Bay, England, PO39 0BJ
  • Place, Totland Bay Beach
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Colwell Bay Beach
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, The Needles Battery
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Southampton (SOU)
    ‪104 min drive‬

Room options

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Deluxe Double Room (Alum Room )

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 27 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Double Room (Freshwater Room )

Double Room (Freshwater Room )

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 11 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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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)
  • 14 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Large Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Double Room (Brook Room )

Double Room (Brook Room )

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 14 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Double or Twin Room (Brighstone Room )

Double or Twin Room (Brighstone Room )

  • 19 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Large Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Deluxe Double or Twin Room (Compton Room )

Deluxe Double or Twin Room (Compton Room )

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Large Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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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)
  • 21 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Large Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Double or Twin Room (Ventnor Room )

Double or Twin Room (Ventnor Room )

  • 18 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Large Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Double Room (Colwell Room )

Double Room (Colwell Room )

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 18 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Exclusive House, Ensuite, Garden Area

  • Sea view
  • 9 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 18
  • 5 Large Twin Beds and 4 King Beds
  • Free WiFi

About the area

Totland Bay

Seaside stay .With a stay at this Totland Bay guesthouse, you'll be steps from Totland Bay Beach and within a 15-minute walk of Colwell Bay Beach. The Needles Battery and Tennyson Down are also within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • Totland Bay Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Colwell Bay Beach - 13 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Golden Hill Fort Country Park - 19 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Tennyson Down - 3 min drive - 2.0 km
  • The Needles Battery - 3 min drive - 1.7 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪The Piano Cafe - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Freshwater Coffee House - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Needles Eye Café - ‬55 min drive
  • ‪Delicia - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Terrace - ‬6 min drive

About this property

Sentry Mead

Enjoy the free WiFi at this 3.5-star Totland Bay guest house
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 guesthouse is smoke free.

  • 9 guestrooms or units
  • Charging station for electric cars
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Staff is 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 bottled water. These individually decorated and furnished accommodations include 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 the complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Hypo-allergenic bedding, irons/ironing boards, and change of towels can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Soundproofed rooms

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • 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

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Netflix
  • Smart TV with digital channels
  • Streaming services

Bedroom

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

Bathroom

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

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 November 1 to March 1:
  • 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.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property 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: approximately GBP 15 for adults and 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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in each accommodation.

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

How close is Sentry Mead to the airport?

Sentry Mead is 25 mi (98-min drive) away from the Bournemouth (BOH-Bournemouth Intl.) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Sentry Mead?

As of Jun 19, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Sentry Mead on Jun 24, 2026 start from CA $300, excluding 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.

Does Sentry Mead have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Sentry Mead.

How close is Sentry Mead to the beach?

This guesthouse is a short 2-minute walk from Totland Bay Beach and 14-minute walk from Colwell Bay Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Sentry Mead offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Sentry Mead, but cooked-to-order breakfast is offered for a fee of GBP 15 for adults and GBP 8 for children. It's available every day from 8:30 AM to 10:00 AM.

Is there a casino at Sentry Mead?

No, there is no casino at this guesthouse.

What time is check-in at Sentry Mead?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 7:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Sentry Mead?

This guesthouse offers free self parking.

Does Sentry Mead have a pool?

Sentry Mead does not have a pool.

Does Sentry Mead have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site. One of the dining venues will be closed seasonally each year from November 1 to March 1.

Does Sentry Mead have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this guesthouse.

How close is Sentry Mead to downtown Totland Bay?

Sentry Mead is 0.8 mi away from Totland Bay.

Sentry Mead Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 85 out of 95 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 95 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 95 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 95 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 95 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gary

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

10/10 Excellent

Jane

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

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paul

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

10/10 Excellent

Amy

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

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
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Graham

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

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
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Juan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
You don't know what excellent hospitality and services is until you have stayed at Sentry Mead. If you travel to Isle of Wight don't miss the opportunity to experience Sentry Mead.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A home from home experience but the hotel was cleaner 😀
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Wayne

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

Exceptional

This was an exceptional stay. We could not find a single thing to fault. The property is amazing, and so are Carol and Andrew. Definitely recommended and we will return.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Sentry Mead is beautiful, stylish hotel. Very comfortable with great attention to detail. I wish we could stayed longer.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room and staff were exceptional. Only booked one night and after see room and hotel we asked for a second night.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We had a wonderful stay at Sentry Mead to celebrate my wife’s birthday. Honestly every detail had been thought of by Mark and Gayle, the wonderful hosts. The Honesty Bar was a lovely touch. Breakfast was also fantastic! Location in Totland Bay is very convenient. We can’t wait to come back.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

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
Verified

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