01929 481555A small video showcase of some of the Isle of Wight’s beautiful seaside locations.
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Isle of Wight Seaside Locations
Thursday, May 17th, 2012Isle of Wight Coastal Photos
Wednesday, May 16th, 2012
Exploring Mini Isle of Wight
Sunday, April 22nd, 2012
Totland Bay Beach
Thursday, April 5th, 2012We took this lovely photo of Totland Bay Beach. Totland Bay is between Alum Bay and Colwell Bay and can be reached by walking from Freshwater.
Totland Bay Isle of Wight
Luxury Seaview Self Catering Holiday Home Special Offer
Tuesday, February 14th, 2012
Bonny Blink
The 5 Star Gold Award Isle of Wight holiday home Bonny Blink has special reduced prices on some Spring and Early Summer 2012 weeks with some holiday weeks reduced by as much as £250.
Bonny Blink is a luxurious 4 bedroom property on the sea front in Seaview. This spacious holiday home has wonderful sea views and a walk through the garden takes you right onto the sandy beach at Seaview.
For more information about Bonny Blink visit the Bonny Blink Seaview page.
Cowes Isle of Wight – Holiday Destination
Thursday, January 19th, 2012The reputation of Cowes as a centre for sailing and seaside pursuits can sometimes overshadow the other facets of this pretty town on the North of the Isle of Wight.
Cowes has long been a sailing destination and the annual sailing event of Cowes Week has a national and international reputation. However, Cowes has much more to offer than one action packed week in the summer and many visitors are surprised by what they find when visiting the town.
Cowes is divided by an inlet which creates East and West Cowes and each has a distinct character. The two sides are joined by a chain link ferry so foot passengers and cars can go to and fro and so you can easily enjoy both parts of the town.
West Cowes is the larger side of the town and has a highstreet packed with small boutiques. There is a strong sailing theme to many of these shops but you will also find Isle of Wight food, clothes shops, and boutiques selling gifts and kitchenware. There are also a number of cafes, public houses and restaurants.
The Westerly end of West Cowes extends towards Gurnard which is a mile or so along the coast. The coastline here includes a shingle beach backed by a promenade. In the summer ice creams are sold here and people sunbathe and swim.
Osborne House
Crossing the little chain link ferry into East Cowes one also finds a range of shops and places to eat. The most popular attraction in East Cowes is slightly up out of town where one finds Osborne House. This historic building was once the summer residence of Queen Victoria and has now been opened to the public by English Heritage.
Cowes and the surrounding area makes a lovely holiday destination on the Isle of Wight and is also a great base from which to explore the whole Island either by car or on bike along the cycle network. Walking and cycling has been made even easier with a car free path along the estuary to Newport where the cycle and footpath network spreads out across the Isle of Wight.
Find out more about Cowes and Self Catering Holiday Accommodation in Cowes at our Cowes, Isle of Wight page.
Apple Tree Lodge in Shanklin, Isle of Wight
Friday, January 6th, 2012
This family holiday cottage in Shanklin is ideally situated to enjoy a beach holiday at Shanklin or explore the beaches of the East coast of the Isle of Wight.
Apple Tree Lodge enjoys a position that is within a short walk of the sandy beach at Shanklin and also the other attractions of Shanklin which include the Old Town of Shanklin, the gardens and the fabulous coastal promenade along the cliffs.
The seaside resorts of Ryde, Seaview, Bembridge and Sandown are to the North and Bonchurch and Ventnor are to the South. All of these can be reached easily by car or bus from Shanklin.
Apple Tree Lodge is a comfortable cottage with two bedrooms and a spacious front room / dining room on the ground floor. The kitchen has views out towards Lake and the church spire. There is a pleasant sunny garden at the front and side of the house in which to sit out and enjoy meals.
To find out more about Apple Tree Lodge visit the Apple Tree Lodge Shanklin page.
Purbeck Hills Walk from Corfe Castle to Swanage
Tuesday, December 13th, 2011
The hill top walk between Corfe Castle and purbeck/swanage/”title=”Swanage Cottage Dorset” >Swanage is a moderate walk but extremely rewarding. The views from the top of the Pubeck Hills are panoramic and full of natural beauty and for this reason many people make the effort.
The first of the great views comes from looking behind you as you climb up out of Corfe Castle and view the Castle and the village below. There is the illusion of flying over and looking down on the busy village centre, the steam railway and the people walking up to the castle.
Once at the very top of the hill you can look down the other side of the hill to where Studland and Poole are laid out before you. The bright blue harbour of Poole Harbour and the small Island of Brownsea Island are easily spotted. Studland with its long stretch of golden sand is to the right and beyond it is Bournemouth.
Windy?
A gently breeze is welcome when walking in summer but signs of the speeds the winds can reach is revealed by the trees which are angled as if pointing the direction of the prevailing force. They look as if they are continuously contending with a strong storm.
Burial Mound in Purbeck
As one reaches Swanage it is possible to see down the valley and across the town to the sea. There are some landmarks to look out for here including some ancient burial mounds and the obelisk. Both make good places of refection and a chance to lunch on which ever refreshments, pies, sandwiches and fruit you picked up in Corfe Castle of packed as a picnic.
The decent into Swanage along the loose chalky paths can be a little tricky because of the distracting views but you soon reach terra-more-firma as you descend.
The path brings you to the road and you must turn left to get to the centre of Swanage and paddle or swim on Swanage beach. You can catch the steam train back to Corfe Castle or enjoy the walk back the same way and enjoy the view in the other direction.
New Photos of Bay View at Seaview Isle of Wight
Friday, October 21st, 2011
Bay View holiday cottage at Seaview Isle of Wight has been updated with new images showing the front room, which looks over the beach at Seaview, the children’s bedroom which doubles as a play room, and the new extra shower room which makes it easier for everyone to freshen up after they have got back from the beach.
You can view these pictures of this Isle of Wight holiday cottage and more information about Bay View on the Isle of Wight at www.islandcottageholidays.com/isleofwight/cottages/bayview/
Isle of Wight Photos October 2011
Sunday, October 16th, 2011October has been a wonderful month on the Isle of Wight with a ‘heat wave’ and many sunny days ideal for walking, cycling and even sun bathing and swimming. Here are some of the many photos we took on the Isle of Wight this month.
Many of these photos now also appear in our Isle of Wight cottage pages which you can find at www.islandcottageholidays.com
Isle of Wight Grapes
Spring Cottage Garden
New Inn Cottage garden
Monks Path Isle of Wight
Holiday Cottage Garden
White Cliffs Isle of Wight
Hayloft Cottage Isle of Wight
Combe View's View
