St George's House

The shell of Appuldurcombe, once the grandest house on the Isle of Wight, stands in its own Capability Brown-designed grounds. An exhibition of photographs and prints depicts the house and its history.

Crowning a hilltop south of Newport, this castle was the dominant defensive position on the Isle of Wight for more than 600 years. With its keep, battlements and working well house Carisbrooke Castle is an exciting site for the whole family to explore.

It is the island's oldest tourist attraction, first opening in1819. A stunning tree lined gorge stretching from Shanklin Old Village to the sandy beach. Illuminated at night showingn off the waterfall and streams. 

Queen Victoria and Prince Albert's family home. Prince Albert designed the house in the style of an Italian Renaissance Palazzo.The extensive gardens lead down to the Solent. Ornate furnisings and artifacts from the royal collections fill the rooms and corridors.

Three stacks of chalk rise out of the sea of the Western extremety of the Isle of Wight. Great views from public footpaths and a range of attractions including boat rides, sandfilling, and glass blowing.

The Southern most point of the island at Niton. Wonderful walks around.The nearby 16th century Buddle Inn is the oldest pub on the island.

Shanklin Hope Beach
Sandown / Yaverland
Compton Bay
Ventnor

The Isle of Wight has more public footpaths per square mile than anywhere else in the UK.
We are happy to recommend many walks and have numerous books describing the walks.There are many great places within the walking distance of our hotel too.
We can provide a picnic basket on request.