Mersley Farm (AKA The Garlic Farm) is a working farm growing garlic with a small herd of cattle, horses and chickens in the surrounding fields. The Garlic Farm Shop located in the old farm yard sells all our unique garlic products, plus a range of products from Island artisans. Our renowned award-winning restaurant is open for breakfast and lunch every day with meals prepared by the experienced Island chef, Phil Hopkins.

Denoted as an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, the farm lies at the hub of the 147 miles of bridle, cycling and
footpaths for which the Isle of Wight is famous. This makes it the ideal location to explore the Island on foot or bicycle. From the passenger ferries in Ryde and Cowes you can reach the farm by bicycle using one of the fantastic cycle routes which utilise the old railway lines. A ten minute walk from the farm onto the Downs will reward you with some of the most exhilarating views of the Island, over the Solent to England and far across the Channel.

A ridge of chalk downs extends across the centre of the Isle of Wight from east to west. Drive over the top of Mersley Down as you approach the village of Newchurch and you will see Mersley Farm nestling in its sheltered position 300 ft below. Surrounded by unspoilt scenery and ½ a mile from a main road, it is the perfect setting for a relaxing holiday, yet the nearest beach is no more than a 10 minute drive or 25 minute cycle away.

Mersley looks over the valley of Newchurch, and the rolling Island countryside towards Godshill and the south of the Island. The Farm is one mile north of the village of Newchurch with its prominent and interesting 11th Century Church and 18th Century Pub (The Pointer Inn), which serves good food in a traditional pub setting. Shopping areas are not far away as we are 4 miles from the main Island towns of Newport and Ryde.

Around the farm there are plenty of open spaces ideal for children to play including a football pitch with goals and a hard tennis court available to our visitors on request. We also have a games room with pool table, table tennis, table football and air hockey. Our beautiful wood fired sauna and cold plunge can be booked for 90 minute sessions. We would also like to introduce you to our farm pets. We have a number of clucking hens who are always keen for feeding and sometimes lay us a few eggs. Our resident highland cattle who you'll usually
find in the field opposite the farm minding their own business in a 'don't-mess-with-us-and-we-won't mess-with-you' kind of way.

Popular sports and activities available locally include fishing, sailing, cycling, all kinds of windsurfing and surfing, riding, walking and running. We are happy to provide advice and information, to help you arrange any of these activities.