Guidebook for Isle of Wight
Drinks & Nightlife
Our other local. Outside seating with stunning views over Gurnard Bay and good value pub food
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The Woodvale Hotel
1 Prince's EsplanadeOur other local. Outside seating with stunning views over Gurnard Bay and good value pub food
Portland Inn
2 Worsley RdOur local! Cosy village pub with good food.
The Union Inn
Watch House LaneCosy, maritime-themed traditional pub
Pier View
25 High StAnother good Cowes pub
Food Scene
The Little Gloster Restaurant with Rooms
31 Marsh RdGurnard Press
31 Worsley RdSmall & friendly coffee shop that sells newspapers and magazines too
Spice Central
107 High StBest curry house in Cowes and very friendly
The Coast Bar & Dining Room
14-15 Shooters HillMoocow
55 Cross StSit and enjoy the beach views or get a takeaway coffee to keep you warm while the kids play on the Green
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The Watersedge
Shore RoadSit and enjoy the beach views or get a takeaway coffee to keep you warm while the kids play on the Green
Totties Fish & Chip Shop
Great fish & chips and really long opening hours 7 days a week
A hidden treasure right on the beach with stunning sunset views...book ahead!
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The Hut
Colwell Chine RoadA hidden treasure right on the beach with stunning sunset views...book ahead!
Take a stroll around Yarmouth then head to this hidden cafe in a converted railway station for lunch or yummy cake. If you're feeling active, combine with a bike ride along the car-free, riverside track from Yarmouth to Freshwater
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Off The Rails
Station RoadTake a stroll around Yarmouth then head to this hidden cafe in a converted railway station for lunch or yummy cake. If you're feeling active, combine with a bike ride along the car-free, riverside track from Yarmouth to Freshwater
The Pointer Inn
High StreetSuperior pub food; book ahead
Fresh seafood on a floating restaurant with good views of Bembridge Harbour
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The Best Dressed Crab Ltd
Embankment RoadFresh seafood on a floating restaurant with good views of Bembridge Harbour
Piano Cafe
Gate LaneModern cafe with good food and great walks nearby
Parks & Nature
National Trust - Newtown National Nature Reserve
Beautiful walks...an unspoiled gem
Park in Freshwater Bay and walk along the top of the cliffs to Tennyson Monument...beautiful panoramic views of the Isle of Wight and beyond..if you're lucky, the pizza van will be selling its wares by the beach at Freshwater Bay!
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Tennyson Trail
Park in Freshwater Bay and walk along the top of the cliffs to Tennyson Monument...beautiful panoramic views of the Isle of Wight and beyond..if you're lucky, the pizza van will be selling its wares by the beach at Freshwater Bay!
Huge beach on the wilder shore with plenty of room for everyone. Great bodyboarding in the right conditions.
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컴튼 비치 (Compton Beach)
Huge beach on the wilder shore with plenty of room for everyone. Great bodyboarding in the right conditions.
Park at Puckpool, then walk down to the far end (nearest Ryde) and enjoy the miles of golden sand at Appley Beach; Appley Beach Cafe is also good
The Old Barracks
Puckpool HillPark at Puckpool, then walk down to the far end (nearest Ryde) and enjoy the miles of golden sand at Appley Beach; Appley Beach Cafe is also good
Lovely small, hidden beach accessible by steep footpath from Love Lane, past Ventnor Cricket Club; some good little cafes down there too. Park for free on Steephill Road if you can, otherwise combine with a visit to Ventnor Botanic Gardens and pay for their car park.
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Steephill Cove Chalet
Steephill RoadLovely small, hidden beach accessible by steep footpath from Love Lane, past Ventnor Cricket Club; some good little cafes down there too. Park for free on Steephill Road if you can, otherwise combine with a visit to Ventnor Botanic Gardens and pay for their car park.
The Duver
Great beach and really pretty dunes and salt marsh behind
Another great, sandy IoW beach with views across Bembridge Harbour to St Helens. Park in the car park in the sand dunes off Embankment Rd, near Beach Rd.
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Bembridge Beach
16 Beach RdAnother great, sandy IoW beach with views across Bembridge Harbour to St Helens. Park in the car park in the sand dunes off Embankment Rd, near Beach Rd.
Essentials
Very small but surprisingly well stocked grocery store opposite the house for milk, bread and stuff you forgot to buy at the supermarket. Open 7 days a week.
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Nisa Local
Salisbury RoadVery small but surprisingly well stocked grocery store opposite the house for milk, bread and stuff you forgot to buy at the supermarket. Open 7 days a week.
Sainsbury's
129-130 High St Small grocery store
Waitrose & Partners
Well RoadShopping
The Cowshed
Froglands LaneFabulous shabby chic furniture
Sightseeing
St. Catherine's Oratory
Blackgang RoadGood destination for a downland walk
Good destination for a walk on the southern tip of the Island; park opposite The Buddle Inn, Niton, walk down steps turn right at bottom and follow path to small fisherman's cove at the end of Castlehaven Lane then walk west along cliff top to the lighthouse
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Saint Catherines Lighthouse
Good destination for a walk on the southern tip of the Island; park opposite The Buddle Inn, Niton, walk down steps turn right at bottom and follow path to small fisherman's cove at the end of Castlehaven Lane then walk west along cliff top to the lighthouse
Queen Victoria's old pad. The house is quite interesting if you like that sort of thing but I prefer wandering around the grounds, especially the private beach (take your swimmers in summer)and the gardens at the Swiss Cottage
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Osborne House Osborne House Estate
Queen Victoria's old pad. The house is quite interesting if you like that sort of thing but I prefer wandering around the grounds, especially the private beach (take your swimmers in summer)and the gardens at the Swiss Cottage
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Castle HillEveryone loves a castle!
Entertainment & Activities
Tapnell Farm Park
Newport RoadIndoor and outdoor kids play areas and a good cafe
Isle Jump
Huge shed full of trampoline fun...good for a wet day with the kids
Huge Country Park with lots of theme park-type activities for kids of all ages
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Downend RoadHuge Country Park with lots of theme park-type activities for kids of all ages