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Guest Rating: 
4.0 / 5
Long established with an informal relaxed atmosphere, heated swimming pool, licensed bar, free Wi-Fi, air conditioned bedrooms and parking. Children over 12 years old welcome.
Oaklands@Yarbridge sits at the foot of the scenic Brading Downs on the Isle of Wight, making it ideal for both walkers and cyclists. The heated swimming pool (June to September) is open most days from 14:00 to dusk. The friendly village pub, The Yarbridge Inn, is just across the road. Walk just a few more metres for fishing on the River Yar.
Oaklands was featured in the April 2006 Sunday Mirror article 'The Best of British at Bargain Prices'. Oaklands has also been awarded 5-stars by IW Council for food hygiene standards.
A light buffet-style breakfast is included in the tariff (see below). Minimum booking is for 2 nights. Oaklands is 100% non-smoking. Rare red squirrels come to the garden to feed - so no pets allowed.
Green Tourism:
Caring for the environment is important to us. We are very pleased to have been given a Gold award from Green Island Tourism (2007/2008).
Computer facilities:
Should you have forgotten your laptop, one is available for guests’ use. This computer is available free of charge and is in the bar lounge.
Non-residents:
Only registered guests are allowed in the rooms. Friends of hotel guests may be entertained in the bar. They cannot use the swimming pool.
Parking:
Providing good sense is used, our car park can accommodate approximately 10 cars. However, if we should be full, alternative free off-road parking is available nearby.
Website photographs:
All photographs are updated frequently. Photographs are taken with a standard digital camera and are not doctored in any way.
Important! Some policies may vary from these depending on your room, date and rate selection. Please check the room information when booking.
Children older than 12 years are welcome. There is no capacity for extra beds/cots in the room.
If cancelled up to 4 days before date of arrival, a fixed amount of GBP 60.00 will be charged. If cancelled later or in case of no-show, the total price of the reservation will be charged.
To cancel an existing booking please go to the Cancellation page.
VAT is included. Service charge is included. City/tourist tax is not applicable.
Free Public parking is possible on site.
Pets are not allowed.
Wireless internet is available in public areas and is free of charge.
A fixed amount of GBP 60 per room will be charged on the day of booking and is non-refundable.
Children older than 12 years are welcome. There is no capacity for extra beds/cots in the room.
We advise taking travel insurance to cover late cancellations or no-shows.
For same day reservations, check-in is by prior arrangement only.
In order to maintain a peaceful and tranquil environment, we will not accept bookings from hen or stag type parties. If you are reserving more than 3 rooms, please provide further information about the nature of your group, as they will not be accepted without prior discussion with hotel. We reserve the right of refusal upon check-in.
We do not charge VAT.
Please note: The pool slide is not available for guest use.
Our air conditioned bedrooms are furnished to a high standard and have individually designed en suite bathrooms. All are double glazed.
Please see individual room details for a complete list of facilities on offer. A steam iron, ironing board and trouser press are also available for guest use.
This room also includes a fridge for you to store your own personal food and drink, as well as for the fresh milk, which is replenished daily.
This room also includes a fridge for you to store your own personal food and drink, as well as for the fresh milk, which is replenished daily. The large original artwork is by well-known local artist Gianpaolo Giancovich.
This room also includes a fridge for you to store your own personal food and drink, as well as for the fresh milk, which is replenished daily. The large original artwork is by well-known local artist Gianpaolo Giancovich.
This compact but comfortable room is more suitable for shorter stays. The room also includes a fridge for you to store your own personal food and drink, as well as for the fresh milk, which is replenished daily.
This room also includes a fridge for you to store your own personal food and drink, as well as for the fresh milk, which is replenished daily. The large original artwork is by well-known local artist Gianpaolo Giancovich.
This room also includes a fridge for you to store your own personal food and drink, as well as for the fresh milk, which is replenished daily.
This room also includes a fridge for you to store your own personal food and drink, as well as for the fresh milk, which is replenished daily. The large original artwork is by well-known local artist Gianpaolo Giancovich.
This room also includes a fridge for you to store your own personal food and drink, as well as for the fresh milk, which is replenished daily.
For your comfort, this single room has a bed that is 4 feet (1.22 metres) in width. This room also includes a fridge for you to store your own personal food and drink, as well as for the fresh milk, which is replenished daily.
Breakfast:
Enjoy a relaxed start to the day with our continental-style buffet breakfast. We use organic, Freetrade and local Isle of Wight produce wherever possible. Breakfast is served from 09:00 to 10:00. On offer are fruit juices, cereals, yoghurts, teas, infusions, coffees, croissants, bread, toast, preserves and cheeses.
A breakfast tray can be provided on request, for guests requiring breakfast earlier than 09:00. You may, if you wish, have breakfast outside on the terrace or take it to your room.
Lunch and dinner:
The Yarbridge Inn (Isle of Wight CAMRA Pub of the Year 2006, 2007 and 2008) is the closest to us. The Bugle, Wheatsheaf Inn and Brothers fish and chip shop are all in Brading village, within reasonable walking distance. The Royal China Restaurant in Sandown will deliver telephoned orders to Oaklands. Morton Manor serve lunch and teas.
For your convenience, a selection of menus can be found in your room information folder.
Hotel bar:
As we have a residential license, the bar lounge and terrace are open during the day (when we are on the premises) and most evenings until 23:30.
By Car (from Ryde):
- Yarbridge is on the A3055, after Brading (20 mph limit) and before Sandown Town.
- At Yarbridge crossroads, turn right towards Newport.
- Oaklands is at the first entrance on the right.
If you are arriving via Yarmouth or East Cowes, please email or phone for directions. Sat Nav coordinates:
W 1.14526
N 50.67371
Parking:
Our car park is free of charge.
By Public Transport:
Bus: Bus stops approximately 50 metres from Oaklands.
From Ryde: take bus numbers 2 and 3, ask for Yarbridge.
From West Cowes: catch the bus from the Red Jet Terminal to Newport Bus station. Then take the number 10 direct to Yarbridge. You can book a through ticket from W.Cowes.
By Train:
Brading Station is a 12-15 minute walk from Oaklands:
- Leave the station and walk up the footpath opposite the telephone box.
- Continue through to Station Gardens.
- Continue to the main road.
- Turn left.
- At Yarbridge, turn right.
- The entrance is on the right.
Sandown Station, which has a taxi rank, is approximately 5 minutes away by car.
By Cycle:
Cycles can be taken on the catamaran, car ferry and island train (all free of charge). Safe cycle storage can be arranged - please request this when making your reservation. Cycles can also be hired locally.
*Directions included in email booking confirmation
