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Squirrels Den

Chale Green, near Ventnor, Isle of Wight
Sleeps 6
Bedrooms 2
Bathrooms 1
Change Fri
Dogs welcome 1
4 star
Log Cabin / Lodge
Parking on site / nearby
Highchair available
Travel Cot available
Towels included
Family friendly
Quirky
Internet access
Open fire / wood burner
Downstairs bedroom
Downstairs bathroom
Beach within easy reach
Country houses
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At a glance

  • A stylish lodge retreat in an idyllic setting surrounded by ancient woodland
  • Make the most of the world-class indoor wooden skatepark on site
  • Ideal for keen walkers, surrounded by beautiful countryside, and just 3 miles from Blackgang Chine
Property code: OC-95586

Located in the charming village of Chale on the Isle of Wight's southern coast, this stylish lodge retreat is ideal for active families and keen walkers looking to explore the beautiful surrounding countryside. Surrounded by ancient woodland, this property has a unique world-class indoor wooden skatepark on-site, providing endless entertainment whatever the weather. For a family day out, the lodge is just 3 miles from Blackgang Chine, one of the oldest theme parks in the UK, where you can explore quirky attractions and beautiful gardens.

Step inside and you're welcomed into a warm, inviting lounge with large windows framing the surrounding wildlife. Here you can relax on the comfortable sofa while enjoying your favourite shows on the TV. The compact kitchen offers everything you need to prepare a delicious meal. The lodge features two bedrooms served by a family shower room: one with two sets of bunk beds and another with a double bed. French doors lead from the main bedroom to a private decking area with views of the woodland, while a door from the bunk room opens onto a private garden. Outside, the private decking and gravelled garden area is surrounded by trees and features a fire pit, perfect for evenings under the stars. There is off-road parking for one car.

From the property, you can explore the abundance of footpaths and trails in the surrounding countryside. For nature lovers, the Chale Trail (0.5 miles) provides picturesque walks through rolling countryside, leading to breathtaking viewpoints like the Pepperpot, a medieval lighthouse. Nearby St. Catherine's Lighthouse (5.5 miles) offers guided tours and a fascinating glimpse into maritime history. The lodge is situated within the beautiful Isle of Wight National Landscape, offering plenty of opportunities to immerse yourself in nature.

  • 2 bedrooms – 1 double and 1 bedroom with 2 sets of bunk beds
  • 1 shower room – shower and WC
  • Electric oven and induction hob, fridge and microwave
  • Travel cot and highchair available
  • TV in the lounge
  • Private fenced decking area and garden with picnic table and bench along with smaller table and chairs and fire pit
  • Parking for 1 car
  • Beach 5 miles, shop 4 miles, pub 2 miles
  • Wi-Fi signal is intermittent/weak
  • World-class skatepark is available for open sessions, instructor-led sessions for all abilities and ages, and private sessions with or without a coach
  • The owners also have a campsite and campsite facilities (including additional toilets and showers) which are set away from the lodge
  • Arrival: 16:00 onwards
  • Departure: before 10:00
  • 1 dog allowed. Additional charges may apply

Amy Hendriksen

This property is personally managed by Amy.

Reviews

From guests that have stayed at the property.

Based on 12 guest ratings

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Reviewed by Robert 16th August 2026

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Reviewed by Natalie 19th June 2026

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It was a lovely break in a beautiful setting. The accommodation is really cozy with everything you need. Thank you!

Reviewed by Martin 8th June 2026

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We Stayed at Squirrel Den for a week with a 7 year old and two 5 year old girls. Perfect for them - comfy room, outside space to play in and explore, and daily visits from the local red squirrels. Everyone enjoyed the stay very much

Reviewed by Jason 10th October 2025

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The Squirrel log cabin was perfect for our little getaway. It was so peaceful and quiet. I skateboard so having the option to get a session in with Hamish every morning was ideal. I had some big expectations from what I wanted from the instructor led sessions, but Hamish brought me back to getting on top of the basics to enable me to achieve what IRead more wanted to. We thoughtfully enjoyed our long weekend away from the daily grind! Hide

Reviewed by Ann 19th September 2025

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Photographs misleading on size of rooms . Poor design, no storage space . Not suitable for 6 people as advertised.

Reviewed by Robert 5th September 2025

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A really beautiful property set in a fabulous location. Comfortably furnished for a relaxing stay.

Reviewed by Stephanie 22nd August 2025

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We had an amazing time on the Isle of Wight and the Squirrels Den was the perfect base. Comfortable, cozy and surrounded by nature. Hamish and Erin made sure we had everything we could need, including for our 5 month old on his first holiday! A nice secluded spot but easy access to all parts of the island. We even saw the promised red squirrel! ThaRead morenk you so much for having us. We will recommend you whenever we get the chance. Hide

Reviewed by Yasmin 18th July 2025

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We had a brilliant stay in the squirrel den at camp corve. Beautiful cabin with comfy beds and a lovely private outside area. We enjoyed having our own fire pit outside toasting marshmallows. A lovely place to stay and near some of the most beautiful beaches Ive seen. Our favourite being Compton bay. My Husband was particularly happy with the onsitRead moree skatepark which he really enjoyed. My son took skate boarding lessons with Hamish and he was amazing with him. Thank you for a brilliant stay! Hide

Reviewed by Daniel 23rd May 2025

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Such a lovely cabin, we loved staying there a nice walk down to the lake and within short distance of lots of things.

Reviewed by Clair 16th May 2025

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Beautiful cabin in a beautiful location, high quality fixtures and fittings, lovely little details, a real pleasure to stay at. There was a lovely gift basket with really nice local ingredients which we really appreciated. Thanks for a lovely stay.

Reviewed by Caroline 1st November 2024

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We had an awesome time staying at Camp Corve. The cabin is comfy and cosy, we watched red squirrels from inside and enjoyed doing yoga on the deck and lighting fires each night. The skate park on site is awesome, and we really enjoyed doing the public sessions and organising some private ones too. The owners on site are lovely and super helpful, anRead mored the location of the site is fab, with walks nearby and everything a short drive away (including some surfing!). Would highly recommend x Hide

Reviewed by Cameron 15th September 2024

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This was such a lovely spot to stay in. So handy for visiting the south of the island and getting to the beach quickly! It's so nice and peaceful with lots of walks on your doorstep. The accommodation itself was clean, bright, and very comfortable. Hamish and Erin were friendly and happy to help when we had queries. We would definitely recommend thRead moreis as a place to stay. Hide

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