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Sentry Mead

3.5 star property

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A Tudor-style building with a prominent tower and the name 'Sentry Mead' on the side.
A well-maintained garden with various shrubs and trees, a stone pathway, and a view of the sea.
A living room with a fireplace, two sofas, a coffee table, and a dog.
A garden with a stone wall, a white urn, and a glass of red wine on a table.
A breakfast table with a fruit platter, croissants, and pastries. There are wicker chairs and a round table with a cup and saucer.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Bar
The current price is AU$368
includes taxes & fees
5 July - 6 July

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

View all photos for Deluxe Double Room (Alum Room )

A bedroom with a bed, a nightstand, a dresser, and a chair.

Deluxe Double Room (Alum Room )

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

View all photos for Double Room (Freshwater Room )

A neatly made bed with white and dark green bedding, a pillow, and a folded towel on a headboard.

Double Room (Freshwater Room )

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

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

A bedroom with a large bed, a nightstand, and framed botanical prints on the wall.

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 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Double Room (Brook Room )

A bedroom with a tufted headboard, two bedside tables with lamps, a bed with patterned pillows, and two framed artworks on the wall.

Double Room (Brook Room )

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

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

A double bed with a grey upholstered headboard, two bedside tables with lamps, and four framed bird illustrations on the wall.

Double or Twin Room (Brighstone Room )

  • 19 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Large Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

A neatly made bed with a dark headboard, two patterned pillows, and a gold throw blanket.

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 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

A bedroom with a bed, two chairs, a TV, a dresser, and a window with curtains.

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 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

A neatly made bed with patterned pillows, a tufted headboard, and framed artwork on the wall.

Double or Twin Room (Ventnor Room )

  • 18 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Large Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Double Room (Colwell Room )

A neatly made bed with a grey upholstered headboard, white and orange pillows, and a brown throw blanket.

Double Room (Colwell Room )

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

View all photos for Exclusive House, Ensuite, Garden Area

A living room with a fireplace, two sofas, a coffee table, and a dog.

Exclusive House, Ensuite, Garden Area

  • Sea view
  • 9 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 18
  • 5 Large Single Beds and 4 King Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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 - 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
  • ‪Delicia - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Terrace - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Red Lion - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Sentry Mead

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.

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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

  • Smoking not allowed

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: 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
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 all 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

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 4 July 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Sentry Mead on 5 July 2026 start from AU$368, 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. Fun beach activities include fishing.

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. 87 out of 97 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 97 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 97 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 97 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 97 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.8/10

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

Amy

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

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

Graham

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

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

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

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

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

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
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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

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

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

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