St Catherine’s Cottage, Freshwater Bay, Isle of Wight
Sightseeing
Home of Victorian photographer Julia Margaret Cameron https://www.dimbola.co.uk/
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Dimbola Museum & Galleries
Home of Victorian photographer Julia Margaret Cameron https://www.dimbola.co.uk/
Former home of Alfred Lord Tennyson – walking distance to St Cats from woodland path to right of Tennyson Down https://farringford.co.uk/
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Farringford Historic House & Estate
Bedbury LaneFormer home of Alfred Lord Tennyson – walking distance to St Cats from woodland path to right of Tennyson Down https://farringford.co.uk/
Fun for younger children. Aqua park great for older kids.
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Tapnell Farm Park
Newport RoadFun for younger children. Aqua park great for older kids.
West Wight Alpacas & Llamas
Main RoadBeloved home of Queen Victoria and Price Albert. Pretty walks around the grounds.
https://www.english-heritage.org.uk/visit/places/osborne/
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Osbourne House
Beloved home of Queen Victoria and Price Albert. Pretty walks around the grounds.
https://www.english-heritage.org.uk/visit/places/osborne/
Dinosaur Isle
Culver ParadeFun and facts for all the family
Nice walks and great ruins, donkeys and an interesting small museum.
https://www.english-heritage.org.uk/visit/places/carisbrooke-castle/
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Carisbrooke Castle
Castle HillNice walks and great ruins, donkeys and an interesting small museum.
https://www.english-heritage.org.uk/visit/places/carisbrooke-castle/
Family fun in pretty green surroundings.
The 7-day return tickets mean you can return during your holiday.
https://robin-hill.com/
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Robin Hill
Downend RoadFamily fun in pretty green surroundings.
The 7-day return tickets mean you can return during your holiday.
https://robin-hill.com/
Subtropical plants thrive in the special microclimate of the ‘Undercliff’
https://www.botanic.co.uk/
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Botanischer Garten Ventnor
Undercliff DriveSubtropical plants thrive in the special microclimate of the ‘Undercliff’
https://www.botanic.co.uk/
Mottistone Manor Garden
Lovely gardens with tea and coffee
The Needles Old Battery & New Battery
Learn about what the Romans called ‘Vectis’ https://bradingromanvilla.org.uk/
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Brading Roman Villa
Morton Old RoadLearn about what the Romans called ‘Vectis’ https://bradingromanvilla.org.uk/
Monkey Haven
Staplers RoadWell-kept small zoo
https://monkeyhaven.org/
Our favourite local sandy beach - popular with families and wind surfers. Check tide timetable before planning a visit.
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Compton Bay and Downs
Our favourite local sandy beach - popular with families and wind surfers. Check tide timetable before planning a visit.
Many say the walk to Tennyson Monument is the best walk on the island! The Down is on our doorstep.
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The Needles Headland und Tennyson Down
Many say the walk to Tennyson Monument is the best walk on the island! The Down is on our doorstep.
Food scene
Restaurant in converted train station. Perfect destination after a walk along the River Yar from Freshwater – one of our favourites. Delicious lunches and tea/cakes https://www.offtherailsyarmouth.co.uk/
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Off The Rails
Station RoadRestaurant in converted train station. Perfect destination after a walk along the River Yar from Freshwater – one of our favourites. Delicious lunches and tea/cakes https://www.offtherailsyarmouth.co.uk/
Piano Cafe
Gate LaneLocal favourite
Highdown Inn
Moons HillNice pub walkable from St Cats. Food and cream teas.
Relaxed restaurant on the water at Totland http://www.waterfrontiow.com/
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The Waterfront
Madeira RoadRelaxed restaurant on the water at Totland http://www.waterfrontiow.com/
The Cow
Newport RoadTasty burgers and steaks, mac n cheese. Children's menu.
Local favourite with tasty meals and cakes selling planting garlic in season.
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The Garlic Farm Shop And Restaurant
Mersley LaneLocal favourite with tasty meals and cakes selling planting garlic in season.
Go back in time at this Isle of Wight institution. Family-run traditional English tearoom complete with knitted tea cosies in a Grade 2* listed historic building in central Newport. Good-value, tasty homemade pies, soups, salads, sandwiches, and roast lunches with friendly and personal service as well as small gift shop. Children’s menu/smaller appetite choices with items like beans on toast, or smaller portions of the roast of the day. www.godsprovidencehouse.com
God's Providence House
12 Saint Thomas' SquareGo back in time at this Isle of Wight institution. Family-run traditional English tearoom complete with knitted tea cosies in a Grade 2* listed historic building in central Newport. Good-value, tasty homemade pies, soups, salads, sandwiches, and roast lunches with friendly and personal service as well as small gift shop. Children’s menu/smaller appetite choices with items like beans on toast, or smaller portions of the roast of the day. www.godsprovidencehouse.com
Nice cafe with cakes, ice cream, pizzas, sandwiches and jacket potatoes in super position right at Yarmouth Pier
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The Gossips Cafe
Nice cafe with cakes, ice cream, pizzas, sandwiches and jacket potatoes in super position right at Yarmouth Pier
The Hut
Colwell Chine RoadFine dining
Award-winning traditional country pub in building dating back to 11th century, garden
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The Red Lion
Church PlaceAward-winning traditional country pub in building dating back to 11th century, garden