The attractive coastal town of Yarmouth is located on the North West of the Isle of Wight and centres around a small harbour popular with sailors of pleasure craft. The small town has a selection of boutique shops selling local food, fine jewellery, clothes and craft items. There are also a number of good restaurants and public houses which all offer a good selection of seafood.
Yarmouth is an ideal Isle of Wight location for exploring the West of the Isle of Wight and is a short drive or pleasant coastal walk from Alum Bay. A cycle track and footpath run to Freshwater Bay and then on along the Tennyson Downs.
4 Star; Sleeps 2; Not suitable for Children
Sweet Brook forms part of a wing of a superb 17th Century farmhouse built of Island Stone and surrounded by 5 acres of lovely garden and fields. It is situated in attractive West Wight countryside and is within a 5 minute drive of the south coast of the island and the beach at Brook. There are several quiet and charming bays on this side of the Island. Sweet Brook is in ‘An area of Outstanding Natural Beauty’ and footpaths can be followed to the nearby Brighstone Downs to join the famous Tennyson trail which extends from Carisbrooke, in the centre of the Isle of Wight, to the Needles on the western tip. View Sweet Brook Yarmouth, Isle of Wight
New Cottage; Sleeps 7 + 1 in 4 bedrooms
This elegant Victorian Villa is situated close to the centre of the attractive coastal town of Yarmouth and is within a few minutes walk of the beautiful River Yar and wonderful walks. The town is a fashionable sailing centre with a good variety of restaurants, public houses and small interesting shops. The sandy bays of Colwell and Totland are within a 5 mintue drive. Belmont Villa has a lovely large fenced garden and private parking. View Belmont Villa Yarmouth, Isle of Wight
Sleeps 6 + 1 in 3 bedrooms; Children welcome
This delightful detached property is set in its own grounds in an attractive semi rural area within 5 minutes walk of the beach and within a 10 minute stroll of the small coastal town of Yarmouth – a small port on the west side of the Island, renowned for sailing. Yarmouth has a variety of small shops, public houses, tea shops and restaurants. The sandy coves of Totland and Colwell Bay are only a few minutes drive away. View Treetops Yarmouth, Isle of Wight
Sleeps 4 in 2 bedrooms; Children 12 + welcome
The Granary is a charming cottage, which has been carefully converted from the wing of a large ancient barn dating back to the 17th Century - Ningwood Green Barn. It is nestled in lovely peaceful West Wight countryside and has views across the surrounding fields to the downs. This is a lovely walking area and is not too far from the coastal path. View The Granary Yarmouth, Isle of Wight
Sleeps 6 in 3 bedrooms; Children welcome
Situated within a few minutes walk of the centre of the pretty village of Shalfleet on the west side of the Isle of Wight. The village has a lovely 12th century church, its own village shop and a public house which is extremely good for meals. There is a tennis court which visitors are welcome to use and also an attractive heated swimming pool. View Shalfleet Manor Barn Shalfleet, Isle of Wight
Sleeps 2 in one bedroom + a child on a sofa bed or baby in a cot
This pretty detached cottage is attractively situated in the beautiful gardens of Shalfleet Manor House. The Manor house is built of Island stone and dates back to the 1600's. It is close to the centre of the village and surrounded by several acres of garden. In the gardens is a beautifully secluded heated swimming pool which visitors are welcome to use. View Shalfleet Cottage Shalfleet, Isle of Wight
Sleeps 8 + 1 in 4 bedrooms; Children welcome
This farmhouse is attractively situated on the edge of the pretty village of Shalfleet towards the West side of the Isle of Wight. The cottage adjoins the grounds of Shalfleet Manor House and has its own private entrance into a quiet lane which leads from the village to a footpath on Newtown Creek. This estuary, which is only a few minutes walk from the farmhouse, is part of a National Nature Reserve and is in an area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Several secluded bays and beaches are within 10 minutes drive. View Shalfleet Farmhouse Shalfleet, Isle of Wight
Yarmouth Pier - The pier at Yarmouth offers great views of the comings and goings into Yarmouth Harbour. Boat traffic is often made up of pleasure crafts and the Isle of Wight ferry and you will surely get a wave from most of the boats as they pass.
Yarmouth Boutique Shops - There are a number of excellent boutique shops in Yarmouth including a deli, a nautical out fitters and a jewellery shop. There are also places to buy local food and gift items. A couple of cafes and an excellent restaurant are also found in Yarmouth.
Visit Yarmouth Castle - This impressive coastal defence was built by King Henry VIII and sits right next to where the ferry arrives in Yarmouth. The castle is owned by English Heritage and is open to the public.
Yarmouth to Freshwater Cycle Path - There is a lovely cycle route from Yarmouth to Freshwater which runs along side the estuary. This flat and wide cycle route is a fast and extremely beautiful way to get between the two seaside towns. To get onto the cycle route you must start to head out of Yarmouth in the direction of Newport along the main road but before leaving the town turn right on a road marked with the cycle path sign post. At the very end of the road you will see the cycle track onto which you turn right. Follow the signs all the way to Freshwater.
The George, Yarmouth - A luxurious restaurant in Yarmouth serving excellent food in beautiful surroundings. The George is considered one of the best restaurants on the Isle of Wight and ideal for treating someone special. The restaurant enjoys sea views and in the summer it is possible to eat outside in the half light of the evening in a garden delicately lit with lamps. The George Restaurant Isle of Wight
Saltys' Restaurant, Yarmouth - An very unique and characterful seafood restaurant in Yarmouth. Friendly atmosphere and great seafood guarentee a great evening out. Salty' Restaurant Isle of Wight
Red Lion Public House, Freshwater - The Red Lion is a traditional public house serving great food using local produce and local caught seafood. The Red Lion is in the neigbouring small town of Freshwater but their is a lovely estuary side walk which runs from Yarmouth. To walk simply follow the marked cycle route in the direction of Freshwater till you reach the small road bridge. Turn right, cross the bridge and continue for 200 yards to the pub. Find out more Red Lion Freshwater Website.
New Inn, Shalfleet - A lovely village pub within a 10min drive of Yarmouth along the road to Newport. The New Inn has an excellent menu of local produce and locally caught seafood. A warm and friendly atmosphere with a log fire lit on cooler days makes this a lovely place to stop at as part of a walk in the area. New Inn Public House Website.
Gaffers (Yarmouth Sailing Event)
We took these photos at the end of last week and they come from all over the Isle of Wight and Purbeck. They include photos from Alverstone, Yarmouth, Brook, Alum Bay and Kingston.
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The attractive seaside town of Yarmouth is a gently bustling place with a warm and friendly atmosphere. In the centre of town you find sailors from yachts picking up supplies, local people shopping in the small grocery shops and boutiques, old friends meeting up for a chat in the cafes and visitors to the Island [...]
New Spring Isle of Wight Photos
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Cottage Local Information Updates
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