Explore the island
Best Beaches
Located just a stone's throw away from some of the island's most stunning beaches, our home offers easy access to:
Freshwater Bay, which is a mere 3-minute drive away and is known for its beautiful sandy shores and the Dimbola museum and galleries which is perfect for an afternoon tea.
Totland Bay, located just 4 minutes away, is ideal for swimming and offers picturesque views with a charming coastal atmosphere;
Colwell Bay, a 6-minute drive, features a small beach perfect for swimming with clear, calm waters and gently sloping sand and shingle. It is a popular family beach with a cafe, a bar, a restaurant and a panoramic view of the Solent and Hurst Castle.
Compton Bay, 7 minutes away, offers a sandy beach, surfing, kitesurfing and even fossil hunting at low tide!
Yarmouth Harbour, an 8-minute drive, provides a vibrant marina experience with stunning waterfront scenery.
Eating Out
Things To Do
Days Out
Tapnell Farm
Havenstreet Steam Railway
Mottistone Gardens
Dinosaur Expeditions
Fort Victoria Country Park
Blackgang Chine
Nature & Animals
Newton National Nature Reserve
Tennyson Down
The Needles Landmark Attraction
West Wight Alpacas
Isle of Wight Donkey Sanctuary
Monkey Haven
Historical Sites
Farringford Estate
Quarr Abbey
Carisbrooke Castle
Yarmouth Castle
Getting Active
Hill Farm Riding Stables
West Wight Cycle Hire
Freshwater Bay Coasteering
Swimming at West Wight Sports Centre
Golf
SUP and Kayaking
Surfing
Fishing
Museums
Carisbrooke Castle
Dinosaur Isle
Dimbola Museum & Galleries
Brading Roman Villa
The Wight Military & Heritage Museum
Isle of Wight Bus & Coach Museum
Shipwreck Centre & Martime Museum
Services
Shopping
Freshwater village is a vibrant community with a sports centre, library and an array of local independent shops, alongside a Tesco, Sainsbury's Local, and Co-op Food. Orchards an independent grocer, off-license and deli, is just a 2-minute drive away. Newport offers a wider variety of independent and well known shopping options including Morrisons, Asda, Lidl and Marks & Spencer super markets.
Bike Hire
The Isle of Wight has an excellent network of cycleways and South Island Cycle Hire in Freshwater has adult, child and e-bike options.
Bus Travel
Regular buses run between the main towns and villages and you can enjoy the hop on, hop off open-top ‘Breezer’ tours. Find routes and timetables here.
Medical
Brookside Health Centre: Queens Rd, Freshwater
PO40 9DT
St. Mary's Hospital, Parkhurst Road, Newport, Isle of Wight, PO30 5TG