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standard-title Isle of Wight Town and Village Guide A guide to towns and villages on the Isle of Wight

Isle of Wight Town and Village Guide

A guide to towns and villages on the Isle of Wight

Cowes Isle of Wight

Cowes, Isle of Wight

Pretty town centre and home to the World Famous Cowes Week.

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Sandown, Isle of Wight

Coastal resort with a fabulous beach and lots to see and do.

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Shanklin, Isle of Wight

Coastal town with a thatched, old village, good shopping and great beach,

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Ventnor, Isle of Wight

Beautiful Victorian town and sea front, regenerated in recent years.

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Ryde, Isle of Wight

Has it all, GREAT shops, a fabulous beach, views and facilities.

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Yarmouth, Isle of Wight

A great little town that thrives on it’s harbour life, walks and community.

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Bembridge, Isle of Wight

A east wight town that is vibrant and bustling.  There is a harbour and great beaches.

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Seaview, Isle of Wight

Lovely little village with a yacht club and some great eateries.  Very quiet and classy.

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Carisbrooke, Isle of Wight.

Quaint village dominated by Carisbrooke Castle where Charles I was kept prior to execution.

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Newtown, Isle of Wight

Once the Island’s main town and shipping port, due to the safe waters of Newtown Creek.

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Freshwater, Isle of Wight

Freshwater is located in the West Wight with dramatic white, towering cliffs, great pubs and eateries and some stunning walks.

Brook, Isle of Wight

Small coastal hamlet with pretty cottages and a stunning beach.  Go and look for the dinosaur footprints.

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East Cowes, Isle of Wight

Like Cowes, a popular yachting venue and once the home to Queen Victoria at Osborne House.

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Gurnard, Isle of Wight

Little village where life seems to revolve around the sailing club and an excellent pub.

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Rookley, Isle of Wight

You could so easily drive through this village and miss the Country Park which has great carp ponds and a lovely bar.

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Shalfleet, Isle of Wight

Between Newport and the west Wight, this lovely village has a great pub and walks down the side of Newtown Creek.

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Niton, Isle of Wight

Lovely village with many Island stone cottages, St Catherines Lighthouse and Castlhaven Cove.

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Godshill, Isle of Wight

Noted for its’ pretty thatched cottages, gift shops, cream teas and the church on the hill

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Newport, Isle of Wight

The Island’s County Town with great shopping, a quay with yachts, boats and a great pub.

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Beach Guide

Have you seen our great beach guide for the Island? – There are some real hidden treasures that are waiting for you to explore.

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Wootton Bridge, Isle of Wight

Wootton is where the Wightlink ferry comes in.  There is a good range of shops and fabulous walks.

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St Helens, Isle of Wight

Lovely traditional village with a large green, pretty cottages and a lovely beach and walk on St Helens Duver.

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Brading, Isle of Wight

Between Sandown and Ryde, Brading has a Roman villa and once had a busy port.  Now a salt marsh, it’s a great walk.

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Brighstone, Isle of Wight

Another pretty village with thatched cottages, backing on to rolling Downland and close to a great beach.

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Lake, Isle of Wight

Lake is set between between Sandown and Shanklin.  It has some great shops, a beach, railway stop and is often missed.

Calverts Hotel, Newport, Isle of Wight

Whether you are over on the Isle of Wight for break, holiday, special occasion or business trip the  Calverts Hotel located in Newport the heart of the Isle of Wight  is the ideal place to stay, offering all the facilities of a town hotel in a great location with a warm and friendly atmosphere. As the hotel is located in the centre of the Island it makes a great base from which to explore the Islands fascinating history, stunning scenery and great attractions Open all year Calverts Hotel was originally built in 1732 and was once the home of the Mayor of Newport and later to a succession of Surgeons. The Hotel was named Calverts in 1970 and now provides 33 rooms, bars, restaurant and function rooms. ALL YEAR ROUND Your hotel bedroom… The Hotel has a range of singles, twins and double bedrooms. All rooms are en-suite and all have TV’s, and tea / coffee making facilities. Self-catering suites are also available for guests who wish to have longer stays. Dining Rooms and Bars  The Restaurant, which is open to non-residents, offers full English breakfast, lunch and a varied menu for evening dinner. The two bars, open to non-residents, offer a cosy atmosphere whilst providing ample […]

Calverts Hotel Quay Street Newport, Isle of Wight PO30 5BA

Calverts Hotel, Newport, Isle of Wight

Hotels Stay
The Orchards Holiday Park, Yarmouth, Isle of Wight

The Orchards Holiday Park on the Isle of Wight is an award winning, family owned, holiday park with high quality facilities. The Orchards has been awarded 5 pennants from The AA and has won Practical Caravans “ Overall Winner” in their Top 100 awards. The park is  situated in Newbridge, on the West of the Isle of Wight. It’s in a small rural village. It is on the edge of an AONB so there are stunning  countryside views from all over the park. We offer 160 touring pitches for tents, motorhomes and touring caravans – 22 are water serviced, 52 are hardstandings and 86 are grass. They are arranged in 3 paddocks, on terraced, flat or gently sloping land. We also have 64 holiday caravans (statics) in a separate, spacious area, with trees and shrubs around and pathways in between. The 4 and 6 berth caravans are of a very high standard,fully equipped with crockery, cutlery, fridge, microwave, shower and toilet, DVD player and TV. We think you will be impressed with our Facilities Centre. It is centrally located in the touring area and built to house all of your touring needs. It contains shower and washbasin cubicles, family bathroom and family shower room, washing up area, laundry […]

The Orchards Holiday Park, Main Road, Newbridge, Yarmouth, Isle of Wight, PO41 0TS

The Orchards Holiday Park, Yarmouth, Isle of Wight

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Rookley Country Park, Isle of Wight

This fantastic park is located in the heart of the Isle of Wight making it perfect for exploring all the Island has to offer. With great on-site facilities Rookley Country Park will keep the whole family entertained during their stay with indoor and outdoor pools, crazy golf, fishing, playground, entertainment lounge, bar and restaurant. Enjoy a great Isle of Wight self-catering cottage break this summer at Rookley Country Park. Prices start from just £599 for a short break and £799 for a week, for the whole family! To book your break please call 01983 897103 and quote ‘IOW.com’ Try out a range of exciting on-park activities or relax in our indoor and outdoor heated swimming pools. Enjoy our seasonal entertainments programme, children’s play areas and bar & eatery, in our family-friendly club house. The park is open all year round and is perfect for active families, groups and couples looking for an indulgent escape. Rookley Country Park set in 23 acres of beautifully manicured parkland here on the Isle of Wight provides a variety of wonderful self catering accommodation choices from spacious caravans to luxurious cottages. Some even come with hot tubs for you to enjoy, whatever the season! Cottages Rookley Country Park provides a choice of two or three bedroom cottages. All cottages are […]

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Rookley Country Park, Isle of Wight

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VIP Cottages – Isle of Wight

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