Isle of Wight Cottages

Holiday Cottages in Isle of Wight

Welcome to the Isle of Wight

The Isle of Wight sits snugly below Hampshire, just off England’s south coast.  Reputed to be one of the warmest and sunniest parts of England it’s a fantastic self catering holiday spot.  Over 50% of the island’s 150 square miles is a designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty with 500 miles of footpaths and bridleways, around 30 miles of Heritage Coast and many award-winning beaches.  Add to all this vibrant towns, heaps of history, arts, festivals and our great value holiday cottages, and you’re looking forward to a fantastic holiday on the Isle of Wight.

With no passport needed, getting to the Isle of Wight couldn’t be easier with great rail, bus and road links, choose from three routes for regular ferry crossings at Lymington, Southampton and Portsmouth, plus a 10 minute hovercraft service from Southsea.

You’ll find evidence of Bronze Age settlements, Roman occupation (they called the island Vectis and you may spot this name around the island today), Saxons, Vikings, Normans and possibly its most famous inhabitant Queen Victoria who loved to spend her summers here.  Enjoy hours of great walking, cycling, riding, golf and of course sailing.  Basing yourself in the charming towns of Shanklin, Ventnor or island capital Newport, you’re perfectly placed to enjoy all the superb attractions and activities on offer from your comfortable and great value holiday cottage on the Isle of Wight.

Things to do on the Isle of Wight

Surrounded by the sea, feel the spray on your skin and enjoy all the sailing, surfing, canoeing and all manner of watersports on offer from the many marinas and beaches.  With around 13 award-winning beaches surrounding the island, 3 of which achieve the high Blue Flag status, why no pick one a day – they’re all within easy reach!  Families love Gurnard, Totland Bay, Sandown and Victorian Ventnor.  Walkers can wander for miles along dramatic cliff tops and leafy lanes and if you can’t bring your own bike there are plenty of hire shops from which to set out and explore, plus many riding stables to choose from.

Heritage lovers head for Queen Victoria’s sumptuous summer retreat with its beautiful gardens at Osborne House, the Isle of Wight’s Steam Railway and stunning Carisbrooke Castle, once the prison of King Charles I, now home to the famous Carisbrooke Donkeys who work the 16^th century well wheel.

For superb days out everyone will enjoy Appuldurcombe House and Falconry displays, Mottistone Manor GardensCalbourne Water Mill and Rural Museum.  For fun, thrills and letting off steam check out Robin Hill Country Park and the island largest attraction covering 88 acres of woodland and host to year round special events.

The Isle of Wight loves a festival and there are plenty to choose from throughout the year.  From Cowes annual regatta, attracting over 1,000 boats it’s the largest regatta in the world, to the top acts headlining at the annual Isle of Wight Music Festival and many more local fate days and country shows.