Whole House Hire at Sentry Mead

Your Private Country House by the Sea

A private nine-bedroom country house in Totland Bay.

Tucked away in the heart of Totland, just moments from the coast, Sentry Mead is available for exclusive use throughout the year.

Sentry Mead offers the rare feeling of staying in a private country house by the sea — exclusively yours.

A beautiful nine-bedroom house with elegant interiors, generous entertaining spaces and a warm, welcoming atmosphere — ideal for gatherings that deserve somewhere special.

Whether you’re planning a milestone birthday, anniversary weekend, shoot stay, wellness retreat or simply an excuse to bring everyone together, the house offers a warm, elegant and welcoming backdrop just moments from the coastline. Enjoy the freedom of your own private house with the comfort of boutique B&B service.

Why Choose Whole House Hire?

Gather Everyone Under One Roof By The Sea

Enjoy exclusive use of all nine bedrooms, stylish lounges, dining space and gardens, creating a private retreat for your group.

Flexible Hospitality

Choose the style of stay that suits you:

Light-Touch Stay

A relaxed house-hire experience with breakfast options and housekeeping support, leaving you free to enjoy the house as your own.

Fully Hosted Stay

Upgrade your stay with private dining, celebration dinners, drinks receptions or tailored activities and itineraries.

Perfect For

• Family Celebrations
• Big birthdays, anniversaries, reunions and milestone moments.
• Special Occasions
• Shoot Parties
• Sporting Stays
• Retreats & Corporate Escapes
• Leadership retreats and creative off-sites
• Wellness gatherings.
• Friends’ Weekends Away

Comfortable, refined accommodation with excellent access to the Island’s countryside and sporting estates.

Long lunches, coastal walks, sea air and evenings together under one roof.

Celebrations at Sentry Mead

For those looking for a more intimate and personal way to celebrate, Sentry Mead offers a house filled with character, privacy and charm.

From private dinners to garden drinks receptions, we can help create a memorable occasion that feels entirely your own. We can also organise activities like private boat charters, beach yoga, and paddleboard excursions.

A Bespoke Stay, Every Time

No two gatherings are the same.

Tell us what you’re planning and our team will create a tailored proposal around your dates, group size and preferred style of stay.

Enquire About Whole House Hire

For availability, pricing and bespoke packages please email: info@sentrymead.co.uk

CHRISTMAS AT SENTRY MEAD

A Coastal Christmas, Entirely Your Own

Gather friends and family together for a slower, more relaxed Christmas at Sentry Mead — your own private country house by the sea.

Available for exclusive hire throughout the festive season, Sentry Mead offers the perfect setting for long winter walks, beautifully prepared food and time properly spent together.

No rushing. No cooking for twenty. No hosting stress.

Just a house filled with your favourite people.

Christmas House Hire Includes

• Exclusive use of the house
• Beautiful en-suite bedrooms
• Festive styling throughout
• Breakfast each morning
• Optional private dining experiences
• Concierge support before your stay
• Coastal walking recommendations and winter activity itineraries

Optional Festive Experiences

Private Chef Experiences

Enjoy bespoke festive dining prepared privately for your group — from relaxed sharing feasts to elegant multi-course dinners.

Options include:

• Christmas Eve supper
• Christmas Day lunch
• Boxing Day feasting table
• Seafood evening
• Wine-paired tasting menu
• Brunch gathering

Add moments of calm to the festive period with:

• Private yoga sessions
• Breathwork and meditation
• In-room treatments and massages

Festive Drinks & Hosting options:

• Champagne arrival
• Cocktail evening
• Curated wine selections
• Whisky tastings
• Local cheese and grazing tables with wine pairing

For availability, pricing and bespoke packages please email: info@sentrymead.co.uk

NEW YEAR AT SENTRY MEAD

See In The New Year By The Sea

At Sentry Mead, New Year’s Eve is about gathering your favourite people together under one roof — sea air, candlelight dinners, late-night conversations and a fresh start beside the coast.

New Year House Hire Includes

• Exclusive use of the house
• Luxury accommodation
• New Year welcome drinks
• Breakfast throughout your stay
• Flexible dining and entertaining spaces
• Concierge planning support

Optional New Year Experiences

Private Chef New Year’s Eve Dinner

Host your own elegant celebration dinner without lifting a finger.

From sharing-style feasts to beautifully plated tasting menus, our private dining experiences can be tailored entirely to your group.

New Year’s Day Recovery Brunch

Slow mornings, strong coffee, sea views and restorative food after the celebrations.

Wellness Start to the Year

Begin the year feeling restored with optional:

• Sunrise yoga
• Guided breathwork
• Massage treatments

SHOOT PAARTIES AT SENTRY MEAD

With the Isle of Wight offering a number of established shoots and sporting days across the season, Sentry Mead makes an ideal base before and after the day.

We can tailor shoot party stays to include:

• Early cooked breakfasts

• Packed elevenses / field lunches

• Private dining in the evening

• Secure storage by prior arrangement

• Transport coordination

• Wine pairings and post-shoot drinks

• Exclusive use for your group

For availability, pricing and bespoke packages please email: info@sentrymead.co.uk