Paul's Guidebook
Food scene
This is a great place for a drink or to eat. If the weather is good then the outdoor terrace at the back is a great to sit out, otherwise the bar is nice for a cosy relaxed drink. About 10-15 mins walk from the house.
15 locals recommend
North House
30 Sun HillThis is a great place for a drink or to eat. If the weather is good then the outdoor terrace at the back is a great to sit out, otherwise the bar is nice for a cosy relaxed drink. About 10-15 mins walk from the house.
Fabulous beachside restaurant overlooking Colwell Bay. Great place to catch the sunset. About a 35 min drive from the house.
104 locals recommend
The Hut
Colwell Chine RoadFabulous beachside restaurant overlooking Colwell Bay. Great place to catch the sunset. About a 35 min drive from the house.
One of the best places to eat in Cowes. Worth booking, great food, and amazing breakfasts. 5 min walk from the house.
69 locals recommend
The Coast Bar & Dining Room
14-15 Shooters HillOne of the best places to eat in Cowes. Worth booking, great food, and amazing breakfasts. 5 min walk from the house.
The Union Inn
Watch House LaneCosy traditional pub in Cowes for a drink or food.
Pub in great seafront location in Gurnard, 5 min drive or a 30 min walk along the seafront in Cowes. Go there for the views from the garden or inside, especially at sunset
20 locals recommend
The Woodvale Hotel
1 Prince's EsplanadePub in great seafront location in Gurnard, 5 min drive or a 30 min walk along the seafront in Cowes. Go there for the views from the garden or inside, especially at sunset
Smoking Lobster Cowes
127 High StreetCorries Cabin
17 Shooters HillIf you fancy some fish and chips, this is the best place in town!
Sightseeing
An amazing secluded beach, ideal for a swim or walk. You’ll need to park in Seaview Village and walk via Seagrove Bay. Best to go in low tide. About 40 min drive from the house.
18 locals recommend
Priory Beach
An amazing secluded beach, ideal for a swim or walk. You’ll need to park in Seaview Village and walk via Seagrove Bay. Best to go in low tide. About 40 min drive from the house.
Seagrove Bay
Great place for the kids. Stunning location and also has an great burger restaurant which uses local ingredients.
113 locals recommend
Tapnell Farm Park
Newport RoadGreat place for the kids. Stunning location and also has an great burger restaurant which uses local ingredients.
Lovely English Heritage property located in East Cowes, which was the holiday home of Queen Victoria. Amazing house with large gardens and walk down to private beach.
48 locals recommend
Osbourne House
Lovely English Heritage property located in East Cowes, which was the holiday home of Queen Victoria. Amazing house with large gardens and walk down to private beach.
Old skool theme park located on the south of the island with spectacular views of the sea. Great fun day out for all ages.
122 locals recommend
Blackgang Chine
Old skool theme park located on the south of the island with spectacular views of the sea. Great fun day out for all ages.
An Isle of Wight classic. Great views and recommend taking the chair lift down to the beach and walk back up!
54 locals recommend
The Needles
An Isle of Wight classic. Great views and recommend taking the chair lift down to the beach and walk back up!
Great place to hire paddle boards by the hour next to a good beach cafe. Located between Sandown and Shanklin about 30min drive from the house.
9 locals recommend
Wight Water
Great place to hire paddle boards by the hour next to a good beach cafe. Located between Sandown and Shanklin about 30min drive from the house.
Great little shop in Cowes to hire bikes and paddle boards for reasonable rates. 10 min walk from house, or they will deliver if you contact them in advance.
Two Elements
10 Bath RdGreat little shop in Cowes to hire bikes and paddle boards for reasonable rates. 10 min walk from house, or they will deliver if you contact them in advance.
Caddy Shack Mini Golf
EsplanadeGreat for rainy day, 18 hole indoor family mini golf on Shankin seafront.