The Drey features rooms in Sandown near Sandown Beach and Dinosaur Isle. Featuring garden and quiet street views, this bed and breakfast also offers free Wifi. The accommodation provides daily room service and private check-in and check-out for guests. The bed and breakfast offers a seating area with a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with a hair dryer, free toiletries, and walk-in shower. At the bed and breakfast, each unit is equipped with bed linen and towels. Continental and vegetarian breakfast options with fresh pastries and juice are available daily at The Drey. Blackgang Chine is 11 miles from the accommodation, while Osborne House is 12 miles away. The nearest airport is Southampton Airport, 36 miles from The Drey.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 10 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.7)

Breakfast Info

Continental, Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-free


Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 king bed
or
2 twin beds
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Property practices

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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.8
Facilities
9.7
Cleanliness
10
Comfort
10
Value for money
9.7
Location
9.7
High score for Sandown
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Sally
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Perfection from start to finish. The warm welcome, the beautiful room and the excellent facilities.
  • Colin
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Lovely clean room with a spacious en-suite in a great location close to the station. Very friendly and accommodating host who accepted our small, well-behaved dog. Not much else to say really - it met our needs perfectly. This was a return...
  • Brenda
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The Drey is spotlessly clean and the bed extremely comfortable. Tracy our host was lovely and very welcoming. I would definitely stay here again and cannot recommend it enough. Thank you Tracy for a wonderful holiday in the beautiful IOW.

Hosted by Tracy Lay

9.8
9.8
Host Review Score
Host Review Score

Tracy Lay
The Drey has two beautiful Bedrooms on the 1st floor both with ensuite bathrooms. The largest of the two rooms, the Deluxe Super King room is at the front of the house and can be configured with either two singles or a Super King size bed. The bathroom has double sinks and a large walk in shower. The Superior Double room is at the back of the house with views of Brading Down. The bathroom is compact but has a large walk in shower, both bathrooms have Scottish fine soap products. Both rooms are light, airy and modern with cotton sheets and fluffy towels. Flat screen smart TV, Amazon Echo and free Wifi plus good quality tea and coffee facilities. Regrettably, our facilities are not suitable for babies & young children. There is a possibility for a well behaved dog to be accommodated, this may incur an extra charge depending upon extra cleaning. Continental breakfast is now available for an extra charge along with a Vegan, Lactose & Gluten free version. Our new Dining room, Acon Diner, is available for you to use from 1pm through to 9.30pm for you to enjoy your takeaways meals. Plates, cutlery & glasses will be provided free of charge.
We are now delighted to announce the opening of the Acorn Diner serving an optional Light Breakfast Service, in a continental style. We are able to cater for vegan, gluten & lactose free diets, we will happily send you details if required. Having lived on the island for a number of years I would like to share this wonderful place with you all.
The Drey is situated in a quiet tree lined residential road in Sandown which is part of the Isle of Wight (IOW) Biospere Reserve designated by UNESCO. The islands Blue Flag Beach is a 7 mins walk with lots of beautiful coastal and country walks on the doorstep. Plenty of restaurants and bars are on the beachfront. There is limited parking roadside but additional parking is a two minute walk to the train station carpark, this is never full. There are 3 car Ferries that serve the island; Portsmouth to Fishbourne (Wightlink), a 25 minute drive to us, Southampton to East Cowes (Redfunnel), a 27 minute drive, Lymington to Yarmouth (Wightlink) with a 38 minute drive. Surprisingly, we are only 3 hours away from Central London on public transport. The IOW train links with both the hovercraft (10min crossing) and foot passenger Catamaran (20mins) from Portsmouth. If you fancy leaving the car at home and exploring the island Sandown is linked to the rest of the island by a great bus service. For those that are more energetic, Nunwell Street forms part of the Red Squirrel Bike Trail offering 32 miles of mostly traffic free cycling, secure, weatherproof, bike shelter.
Language spoken: English

Area info

Amenities of The Drey
Great facilities! Review score, 9.7

Most popular amenities
  • Parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
  • Breakfast
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Towels/Sheets (extra fee)
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Alarm clock
Kitchen
  • Electric kettle
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may apply.
Activities
  • Beach
  • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    Additional charge
Living Area
  • Sitting area
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Radio
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
Wifi is available in the rooms and is free of charge.
Parking
Public parking is available at a location nearby (reservation is not needed) and costs £2.50 per day.
    Services
    • Pet bowls
    • Daily housekeeping
    • Private check-in/out
    • Wake-up service/Alarm clock
    Front Desk Services
    • Invoice provided
    Entertainment & Family Services
    • Board games/Puzzles
    Safety & security
    • Fire extinguishers
    • CCTV outside property
    • CCTV in common areas
    • Smoke alarms
    • Key access
    • Safe
    General
    • Adults only
    • Smoke-free property
    • Hardwood or parquet floors
    • Heating
    • Fan
    • Non-smoking rooms
    Accessibility
    • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
    Languages Spoken
    • English

    House rules

    The Drey takes special requests – add in the next step!

    Check-in

    From 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM

    Check-out

    From 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM

     

    Cancellation/
    prepayment

    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

    Children & Beds

    Child policies

    Children not allowed.

    Crib and extra bed policies

    Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

    Age restriction

    The minimum age for check-in is 18

    Payments by Booking.com

    Booking.com takes your payment for this stay on behalf of the property, but make sure you have cash for any extras once you get there.


    Smoking

    Smoking is not allowed.

    Parties

    Parties/events are not allowed

    Pets

    Pets are allowed on request. Charges may apply.

    The fine print
    Must-know information for guests at this property

    Please inform The Drey of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

    Payment before arrival by bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.

    This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

    In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

    Food and beverage services at this property may be limited or unavailable due to the coronavirus (COVID-19).

    Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

    It's not possible to stay at this property for coronavirus (COVID-19) quarantine purposes.

    FAQs about The Drey

    • The nearest beach is 2,150 feet from The Drey. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • The Drey is 2,300 feet from the center of Sandown. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • Check-in at The Drey is from 4:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.

    • The prices at The Drey may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

    • Room options at The Drey include:

      • Twin/Double
      • Double

    • Guests staying at The Drey can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 10.0).

      Breakfast option(s) include:

      • Continental
      • Vegetarian
      • Vegan
      • Gluten-free

    • The Drey offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

      • Golf course (within 2 miles)
      • Beach