Dubarry Down Apartment is on the side of Clevelands Country House, it is a separate ground floor apartment with its own fenced courtyard area. The apartment now has a much larger courtyard with comfy outdoor furniture, charcoal BBQ. Plus a hot tub and pergola will be installed ready for mid June 2023 (the hot tub will be at an additional cost as not included in the apartment price). Current photos do not do the apartment or courtyard justice, the apartment is currently closed so we can finish the outside building work. Dubarry Downs is a fabulous apartment for a couple with open living space of a well equipped kitchen, dining and lounge area with a comfy leather recliner sofa, plus a king sized bed in the bedroom and a shower over bath in the bathroom. New photos will be taken once works have finished. Guests are also welcome to use the shared lawn area and check out our 'Cleveland Cluckers', who may provide fresh eggs (if in a laying mood). There are several brilliant countryside walks from the property around the village. Walk up the Downs on either side for some stunning views of the island and south coast on a clear day. You can walk to Godshill across Appuldurcombe Estate through Fremantle Gate and keep going through delightful farmland/paths, spot the alpacas, horses, sheep and pigs. You can walk the old railway track (Red Squirrel trail) into Shanklin. Walk to Ventnor Radar Station around the horseshoe on St Martins Downs. Alternatively, travel to the beaches which are close by and/or explore further afield. We are dog friendly and Dubarry Downs is perfect for our doggy guests, as the fenced courtyard means they are safe for comfort breaks. We supply dog beds, bowls and poop bags for your VIP (Very Important Pooch/e's). Please do remember to keep dogs on lead on farmland around livestock. Sadly, there are so many reports of sheep etc being chased with tragic ending. Farmers can shoot dogs worrying livestock.

I moved to the island ten years ago and after working in the busy corporate world. I absolutely love the slower pace of island life. My partner has recently moved from London to the island and he is also enjoying the chilled vibe. We have dogs a German Shepherd and a Lab Lurcher so enjoy lots of walks. We are surrounded by fabulous countryside, the perfect place for dog walking, plus the beaches of Shanklin and Ventnor are close by. Firestone copse is a great place for dogs especially in the heat of the summer where the woods provide shade and they find a cool pool to jump into. Whilst summer is always great to enjoy the beaches, the water sports, festivals, Cowes Week, outdoor events, theatre, Ventnor Fringe, country fayres, concerts and the fabulous walks around the island. I'm going to let you in on a secret! Sssshhhh! The island is also fabulous in the autumn and winter months, much quieter, still great walks and the local village pubs have warming fires to enjoy a lazy lunch or warm up coffee and cakes. Autumn & Winter have a plethora of pub quizzes that are always well attended, not run in summer months as too busy. Brighstone Christmas Tree festival and the various Christmas markets are great events enjoyed by locals and our winter visitors. Traffic is quieter, ferries are easy to book, beaches are empty and there are more dog friendly beaches in winter months and you can enjoy some fabulous winter 'getaway' weekends. We are open year round and do some fabulous winter getaway deals.

Dubarry Downs Apartment at Clevelands is a great base for exploring the island. So many fabulous places to see and some great pubs serving delicious island ales and fare! Golfing, cycling, horse riding, SUP, sailing, kayaks and hiking. Ghost tours if you like a scary evening. Explore the south side of the island, in the past rife with smuggling; wrecking, find the dinosaur footprints (low tide) and visit the Dinosaur farm, along the Military Road. Blackgang Chine, Robin Hill, Tapnell Farm all great for kids. Lots of fabulous pubs and restaurants to suit every budget.