A 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, 2012Walk the Wight 2012
Wednesday, May 16th, 2012Our jolly video tribute to those who Walk the Wight http://youtu.be/gWKZO2fsjek . Well done all of them.
We at Island Cottage Holidays were proud to take part in Walk the Wight 2012 and would like to say “hi” and “well done” to all the lovely people we met along the way. We hope to publish some of our photos taken along the way which include the Sandown Bay, Carisbrook and Freshwater which all looked beautiful in the sunny weather.
April 28th Special Offers
Wednesday, April 25th, 2012Special Offer holiday cottages for the week of the 28th April.
Afflington Manor Cottage – Corfe Castle, Dorset
Purbeck » Corfe Castle
Sleeps 5 in 3 bedrooms
Therles Cottage – Brook, Isle of Wight
Isle of Wight » West
Sleeps 5 +1 in 3 bedrooms; Children welcome
Dunnose Magna Cottage – Luccombe, Isle of Wight
Isle of Wight » East » Shanklin
New Cottage; Sleeps 8 + 1 in 4 bedrooms
East Wing, Clatterford House – Carisbrooke, Isle of Wight
Isle of Wight » Central » Carisbrooke
Sleeps 7 + 1 in 5 bedrooms
The Bakery Cottage – Langton Matravers, Dorset
Purbeck » Langton Matravers
Sleeps 8/9 in 4 bedrooms; Children welcome
Western Lines – Ventnor, Isle of Wight
Isle of Wight » South » Ventnor
Sleeps 8 in 4 bedrooms; Children welcome
Yarmouth Isle of Wight
Monday, April 23rd, 2012The 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 becoming absorbed in the shops and by the community.
Yarmouth Isle of Wight
Yarmouth is heavily influenced by the sea which can be heard or seen from almost everywhere in Yarmouth. Shops sell boating gear ranging from rope to radar as well as fashionable sailing clothing for those planning to impress on deck or on shore. If you stay on land then one of the best places to get a taste of the sea is at the end of Yarmouth Pier and from where you can look back at the town complete with the harbour, Yarmouth Castle, and the town square.
Yarmouth Pier
There are a number of places to eat and drink in Yarmouth and they include public houses, cafes and luxurious restaurants and most offer a great range of locally caught fish and sea food. Alternatively you may choose to stock up for a picnic at the Deli and small supermarket and enjoy it somewhere along the coastal path or along the picturesque cycle track between Yarmouth and Freshwater.
Yarmouth Isle of Wight
Around Yarmouth their are a number of the Isle of Wight’s most spectacular attractions and beauty spots. Heading West you have the pictureque beaches at Colwell Bay and Totland Bay before getting to Alum Bay where you have a view of The Needles. The Needles are bright white rock stacks going out into the sea at the far western tip of the Isle of Wight and end in a lighthouse. The Needles can also be seen from the top of the Tennyson Downs above the bay where there is a former rocket testing station.
Freshwater Bay is a pleasant walk from Yarmouth and can be reached via a footpath and cycle track which runs along the estuary. The Bay at Freshwater is flanked by white cliffs and stunning coastal sceanary making it one of the most photographed natural sites on the Island. The bay is lovely for swimming or relaxing on the soft shingle and sand beach.
Yarmouth Isle of Wight
The coastal path, which runs right around the Isle of Wight, is particularly beautiful from Yarmouth to Shalfleet and is one of the least known or explored parts. There is a rich variety of scenery on route which ranges from heathland to wetlands. The wetland section of the path is raised up on wooden gantry with little bridges and is a wonderful opportunity to view the bird life of the Isle of Wight.
You can view more information about Yarmouth as well as seeing our Yarmouth Holiday Cottages: Yarmouth Isle of Wight
New Luxury Isle of Wight Holiday Cottages
Wednesday, April 11th, 2012There are some wonderful new luxury 4 Star Gold Award, 5 Star and 5 Star Gold Award holiday cottages in our Luxury Isle of Wight Holiday Cottage selection.
Here is just a small taste of what is available:
Dunnose Magna – Luccombe (nr Shanklin & Ventnor)
A lovely 5 Star Gold Award thatched holiday cottage in a quiet valley between Shanklin and Ventnor. A large garden and with easy walk of two of the Isle of Wight’s best beach resorts.
Spring Cottage – Bonchurch (nr Ventnor)
A luxury seaside holiday cottage with wonderful views over a large garden and down to the sea at Bonchurch. A peaceful location in Bonchurch and within a short walk of the beach and the nearby resort of Ventnor.
Orchard Bay House – nr Steephill Cove and Ventnor
A unique and luxurious holiday home right by the sea at Orchard Bay on the South East coast of the Isle of Wight. This large and spacious house is in an extremely peaceful location on its own but also within a short walk of the picturesque Steephill Cove and the resort of Ventnor.
Little Halt – Freshwater Isle of Wight
A large and pretty thatched cottage in quiet part of Freshwater and within a pleasant walk of Freshwater Bay and Alum Bay. This beautiful cottage has a large lawned garden and sunny seating area for enjoying lunches and dinner outside.
Glass House – Cowes Isle of Wight
The Glass House is a modern and very luxurious Cowes holiday home with uninterrupted views of the sea at Cowes. A large balcony with seating give a good vantage point from which to enjoy boats sailing in the Solent. The Glass House is within a short walk of Cowes where there is a good selection of places to eat and drink.
View more Luxury Isle of Wight Self Catering Holiday Cottages
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
Walk the Wight 2012
Thursday, March 29th, 2012
Walk The Wight
We are raising money for the Earl Mountbatten Hospice by taking part in this years Walk the Wight. The annual event is an organised walk across the Island from Bembridge in the East to Alum Bay in the West, a distance of over 26 miles. We are raising sponsorship right now and match every donation made via our online booking form.
If you are interested in taking part you can register for the 2012 walk any day before the 4th May 2012 at http://www.iwhospice.org/walk-the-wight-registration.aspx
We also offer Walk the Wight Accommodation for the week including the 13th May.
Cottage Local Information Updates
Thursday, March 8th, 2012This is a list of the recommendations we have so far for our in-cottage local information.
If you want to recommend somewhere on the Isle of Wight or Isle of Purbeck please visit our Facebook page and leave a comment and we will add it in.
Go to www.facebook.com/islandcottages and leave a recommendation.
Isle of Wight Public Houses & Restaurants
The Taverners, Godshill
Award winning food and traditional public house atmosphere. Great for lunch and dinner.
www.thetavernersgodshill.co.uk Tel. 01983 840 707
The Red Lion, Freshwater
The Red Lion is a traditional public house serving great food using local produce and local caught seafood.
Tel. 01983 754925
Highdown Inn, Alum Bay
Attractive little public house serving good food. Located along the Freshwater Bay to Alum Bay.
www.highdowninn.com Tel. 01983 752450
Pointers Inn, Newchurch
A popular public house for its food with locals and visitors alike.
Tel. 01983 865202
The Pond Cafe, Bonchurch
A lovely restaurant in the pretty village of Bonchurch. Good food and a view of the attractive pond at the heart of the village of Bonchurch.
www.robert-thompson.com/restaurants/pond-cafe/ Tel. 01983 855666
Spyglass Inn, Ventnor
A lovely seaside position and popular with visitors to Ventnor this is a great place to enjoy lunch with views over Ventnor Beach.
thespyglass.com Tel. 01983 855338
Met Bar, Ventnor
Tasty tapas and a good selection of wines make the Met Bar a popular place to eat out in Ventnor. Many tables enjoy views of Ventnor beach.
www.metwinebar.co.uk Tel. 01983 855441
The Hambrough, Ventnor
Luxurious restaurant with delicious food worthy of their Michelin Star. Ideal for treating someone special.
www.robert-thompson.com/restaurants/the-hambrough Tel. 01983 856333
Lugleys, Cowes
Seafront restaurant at the West end of Cowes with a menu of good gourmet food. Also popular for Sunday lunch.
lugleysofcowes.com Tel. 01983 299618
New Inn, Shalfleet
A lovely village pub with an excellent menu of local produce and locally caught seafood.
www.thenew-inn.co.uk Tel. 01983 531314
Buddle Inn, Niton Undercliff
A traditional public house with lovely location overlooking the sea at Niton Undercliff. Niton Undercliff is signposted from the road between Niton and Ventnor. The Buddle Inn is a lovely stop as part of a walk along the South Isle of Wight coastal path.
http://www.buddleinn.co.uk Tel. 01983 730243
Sun Inn, Brook
A public house with a sunny garden between Brook and Brighstone.
sun-hulverstone.com Tel. 01983 741124
Sports and Leisure
Goodleaf Treeclimbing
A chance to climb into the canopy as part of a fun day out on the Isle of Wight. This family friendly activity is very safe and extremely popular with children and adults alike.
www.goodleaf.co.uk Tel. 0333 800 1188
Isle of Wight Adventure Activities
A wide range of organised outdoor and indoor activities including kayaking, indoor climbing, coasteering, archery and paddleboarding.
isleofwightadventureactivities.co.uk Tel. 01983 755 838
Walk from Freshwater Bay to the Needles
Tuesday, January 31st, 2012Many people don’t know how easy and how beautiful the walk is between Freshwater Bay and the Needles so here is quick outline of the route. The route shouldn’t take more than an hour at a steady pace but you might get delayed by some of the beautiful sea views along the way.
Freshwater Bay
The walk starts at Freshwater Bay with a view of the sea. There is a Lifeboat Charity shop, a cafe and a small village shop at which to pick up some water or food for the walk.
From the beach and facing out to sea turn right and walk alongside the road for 100 meters to where there are some public lavatories. At this point turn left onto a track leading to the coast. After another 100 meters there is a small gate on your right which you pass through and follow the path up the hill.
The path up the hill is very wide and usually has a few people walking the same way. Keep the sea on your left and you won’t go wrong.
After 15 or 20 minutes you should reach the Tennyson Monument which is a good spot to stop and enjoy the view.
Continue down the hill on the other side of the Tennyson Monument keeping the sea on your left but sticking to the footpath. The path goes into a dip before climbing up the other side back onto high ground where you can see the sea again.
Needles View
Keep going right to the end of the headland where you find the “secret” missile testing centre which is now open to the public. From here you should find a great view of the Needles.
You can walk back to Freshwater the way you have come and enjoy the views from a different angle or follow the road down to Alum Bay and take a bus back to Freshwater from where you can walk to Freshwater Bay.
We hope you enjoy this walk but recommend you always walk with a map or someone who knows the way. Always take plenty of water and we recommend taking some local foods and specialities to snack on along the way to make the walk even more enjoyable.
Please leave us a comment if you like this walk.
Greystone Isle of Wight
Wednesday, November 2nd, 2011Greystone Cottage at Brook, Isle of Wight is our featured cottage this month and we have also updated the Greystone Cottage website with new photos and the latest guestbook comments.
Greystone Cottage
Greystone Cottage has had excellent feedback from visitors who enjoy the spacious and airy living room, the sea view from the bedroom, the lawned garden and the proximity to the Brook Beach. Jane, who visited Greystone in October said “Brook is our favourite beach on the Island so to be able to stay in such a wonderfully situated cottage was excellent,and also which had been very skillfully brought up to date.”
Brook, where Greystone is located, is well positioned on the Island for access to the beaches along the West coast as well as being near to Brighstone, Freshwater Bay and Yarmouth. Following the Military Road South East from Greystone takes one to the South East Coast and the popular summer seaside resorts of Ventnor and Shanklin.
For more information about Greystone Isle of Wight visit www.islandcottageholidays.com/isleofwight/cottages/greystone/