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Isle of Wight Coastal Photos
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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.
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 Langton Matravers Holiday Cottage
Thursday, April 5th, 2012
Swift Cottage in Langton Matravers is a new self catering holiday cottage in Purbeck Dorset. This traditional stone built cottage has been beautifully converted and decorated to make a very comfortable holiday cottage in the heart of Purbeck.
Swift Cottage is ideally placed for exploring Purbeck and is within a pleasant walk of Dancing Ledge, the Priests Way (which leads to Worth Matravers) and the Coastal Path which leads to Durlston Country Park and on to Swanage in one direction and Kimmeridge in the other.
Swift Cottage is a short drive from Swanage beach and Studland beach which are renound for their long sandy beaches and bays ideal for swimming.
Read more about Swift Cottage.
New Spring Isle of Wight Photos
Monday, April 2nd, 2012
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.
Lymington to Yarmouth Isle of Wight Ferry
Friday, February 3rd, 2012Time lapse video of the ferry crossing from Lymington to Yarmouth on the Isle of Wight. This beautiful route has views over the wetlands, which is home to many bird species, as well as a lovely views of Yarmouth and the West Isle of Wight Downs behind. http://youtu.be/z_yNG4J3-gM?hd=1
There is no music or sound so if you have a suggestion for a good track please leave us a comment.
Isle of Wight Map of Self Catering Holiday Cottages
Thursday, January 26th, 2012Our new Isle of Wight holiday cottage map is now online. The map allows you to view availability and holiday cottages with specific features in a map view.
Isle of Wight Holiday Cottage Map
Here are some of the options with our map:
1. Search by Holiday Dates
You can view all the cottages available on a specific date by selection a holiday date from the calendar. Here for instance is a search made for 18th August 2012 – Map of Cottages Available For 18th August
When you search with a holiday date the price will be displayed in the information window of each cottage.
2. Search By Size
With or without selecting a date you can view cottages of a specific size. Here are some results for cottages sleeping 8 or more people. – Map of Cottages Sleeping 8 people
3. Search by Facilities
With or without selecting a date you can select to view cottages which have a specific feature or several features. Here for instance is a map of holiday cottages which sleep 5 or more people and that take pets and have WiFi Internet. – View on Map
View Your Map Selection as a List
You can view your results in more detail at any time by clicking on the cottage counter in the bottom right hand corner. This will open your selection of cottages in a list so you can read a detailed synopsis of each.
Controlling The Map
Simple map controls are located at the top left of the map but you might prefer to use the ‘+’ and ‘ – ‘ keys on your keyboard to zoom in and out and use the arrow keys to move around the map.
View our Isle of Wight Holiday Cottage Map
Castle Cottage Ventnor, Isle of Wight
Sunday, January 22nd, 2012
Castle Cottage in Ventnor is today’s featured cottage. This traditional stone built cottage is a wonderful mix of modern comforts with original architectural features to give a comfortable and relaxing place to spend a holiday in Ventnor. Castle Cottage is located on the edge of Ventnor’s ornamental gardens which puts it in one of the most peaceful parts of the town. From here it is a pleasant walk to Ventnor beach via the coastal path and it takes only a few minutes on foot.
In the other direction along the coastal path is Ventnor Botanical Gardens and the seaside village of Steephill Cove which can both be reached within 10 or 15 minutes. Footpaths and bridal ways running inland lead to pretty rural areas around Wroxall and then on towards Godshill. These routes can makeup lovely circular walks or bike rides from Ventnor.
The layout of Castle Cottage makes it feel very spacious. The main front room has a high ceiling which accommodates a mezzanine floor which is used as an extra bedroom or as a separate area to sit and read. A wooden conservatory at the back of Castle Cottage also acts as a second place for repose and here one can enjoy the warmth of the sun even in the cooler months.
A modern fitted kitchen adjoins the front room where there is also a table at which to enjoy home cooked meals.
The main bedroom at Castle Cottage has an en-suite bathroom and a view out into the sunny walled garden area at the back of the property.
View the Castle Cottage Ventnor, Isle of Wight page on our website or view all our Ventnor Self Catering Holiday Cottages.
Isle of Wight Self Catering Holiday Dates 2012
Thursday, January 19th, 2012
Holiday Dates Isle of Wight
We list upcoming holidays on our front page but you can look at all the holiday dates with special availability pages at our Isle of Wight Holiday Dates page
www.islandcottageholidays.com/isleofwight/holidays/
The special availability pages are an easy way to see all the holiday cottages available for a given holiday date. You can also narrow down the list to show only cottages suitable for your party size and in particular locations on the Isle of Wight.
Special events such as the Isle of Wight Walking Festival, Cowes Week and Valentines Day are also listed so you can keep an eye on what is still available.