Things to see & do
Food scene
Nice food and views over the solent while you eat. Be sure to book to get a window seat.
29 locals recommend
The Waterfront
Madeira RoadNice food and views over the solent while you eat. Be sure to book to get a window seat.
Off The Rails
Station RoadLovely food served here, try breakfast.
About five minutes Drive into Yarmouth. Nice 16th century coaching inn.
7 locals recommend
The Bugle Coaching Inn
About five minutes Drive into Yarmouth. Nice 16th century coaching inn.
The Hut
Colwell Chine RoadGood atmosphere, excellent food and beautiful view across The Solent
Nice food and comfortable decor. Sited at the beginning of the Yarmouth peer.
7 locals recommend
The Gossips Cafe
Nice food and comfortable decor. Sited at the beginning of the Yarmouth peer.
Nice little coffe shop that does lovely pain au chocolat. Get there very early just after they open when the pain au chocolat is still hot.
13 locals recommend
PO41 Yarmouth Coffee House
Quay StreetNice little coffe shop that does lovely pain au chocolat. Get there very early just after they open when the pain au chocolat is still hot.
Sightseeing
The Needles Old Battery & New Battery
Nice views and lots to see and do.
Once the Royal residence of Queen Victoria on the Isle of Wight. If you like heritage it is a must see.
Fun for families too especially the Swiss Cottage which was built for the Royal Children to play in.
124 locals recommend
Osborne House Osborne House Estate
Once the Royal residence of Queen Victoria on the Isle of Wight. If you like heritage it is a must see.
Fun for families too especially the Swiss Cottage which was built for the Royal Children to play in.
If you enjoy walking and amazing views, then the walk along Tennyson Down is a must. From here in places you can see where the land meets the water on both sides of where you are standing. It is definitely breath taking and can be very windy.
46 locals recommend
Tennyson Trail
If you enjoy walking and amazing views, then the walk along Tennyson Down is a must. From here in places you can see where the land meets the water on both sides of where you are standing. It is definitely breath taking and can be very windy.
A lovely little historic harbour town.
Watch the ferries, places to eat and a small historic castle to visit. Five minutes drive from Driftwood Heart.
14 locals recommend
Yarmouth Harbour
The QuayA lovely little historic harbour town.
Watch the ferries, places to eat and a small historic castle to visit. Five minutes drive from Driftwood Heart.
Cowes is a nice town to wonder around and there are always plenty of boats to see as you walk along the shore. Definitely worth visiting in Cowes week when all the stands are put up and the races are on.
Cowes Yacht Haven
Cowes is a nice town to wonder around and there are always plenty of boats to see as you walk along the shore. Definitely worth visiting in Cowes week when all the stands are put up and the races are on.
Cycling
The red Squirrel trail is an ideal cycling track. A lot of the trails is off road and uses the old disused Isle of Wight railway line which has been turned into a trail for walking and cycling.
The nearest trail to Brambles Chine is in Yarmouth and can easily be accessed next to the Off the Rails cafe in Yarmouth.
6 locals recommend
RED SQUIRREL TRAIL
The red Squirrel trail is an ideal cycling track. A lot of the trails is off road and uses the old disused Isle of Wight railway line which has been turned into a trail for walking and cycling.
The nearest trail to Brambles Chine is in Yarmouth and can easily be accessed next to the Off the Rails cafe in Yarmouth.
Zoo
Amazon World Zoo
Watery LaneNice small animal zoo for children
Wild heart animal sanctuary on the Isle of Wight is a registered charity.
The picture is of a rescued tiger from a travelling circus in Europe.
54 locals recommend
Isle of Wight Zoo
Yaverland RoadWild heart animal sanctuary on the Isle of Wight is a registered charity.
The picture is of a rescued tiger from a travelling circus in Europe.
Family fun
Fort Victoria Country Park is an excellent place for families to visit. There are woodland and countryside walks. The remains of Fort Victoria house an Archaeological Discovery Centre, a Planetarium, a Reptile House, Model Railway and the Cafe Verdi.
20 locals recommend
Fort Victoria Country Park
Westhill LaneFort Victoria Country Park is an excellent place for families to visit. There are woodland and countryside walks. The remains of Fort Victoria house an Archaeological Discovery Centre, a Planetarium, a Reptile House, Model Railway and the Cafe Verdi.
The Isle of Wight steam railway is fun for all the family.
48 locals recommend
Isle of Wight Steam Railway
Main RoadThe Isle of Wight steam railway is fun for all the family.
Great fun. You can either take the fast rib boat ride or the more leisurely paced larger boat. It will take you right round the needles and back.
Needles Pleasure Cruises
Great fun. You can either take the fast rib boat ride or the more leisurely paced larger boat. It will take you right round the needles and back.
Bembridge Windmill is a very good example of a windmill complete with all its running gear. It is about 35 minutes drive from the bungalow and we found parking very limited.
National Trust - Bembridge Windmill
High StreetBembridge Windmill is a very good example of a windmill complete with all its running gear. It is about 35 minutes drive from the bungalow and we found parking very limited.
Holiday provisions
Tesco superstore is in Afton road, Freshwater. Probably the best local shop for holiday provisions.
Tesco superstore
Afton road, Freshwater, PO40 9UH
A good place to buy your holiday provisions.
Tesco Superstore, Afton Road, Freshwater PO40 9UH
Monday7:00 am - 10:00 pm
Tuesday7:00 am - 10:00 pm
Wednesday7:00 am - 10:00 pm
Thursday7:00 am - 10:00 pm
Friday7:00 am - 10:00 pm
Saturday7:00 am - 10:00 pm
Sunday10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Tesco Superstore
Afton RoadA good place to buy your holiday provisions.
Tesco Superstore, Afton Road, Freshwater PO40 9UH
Monday7:00 am - 10:00 pm
Tuesday7:00 am - 10:00 pm
Wednesday7:00 am - 10:00 pm
Thursday7:00 am - 10:00 pm
Friday7:00 am - 10:00 pm
Saturday7:00 am - 10:00 pm
Sunday10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Beach
The beach is a great place to relax and enjoy the seaside.
Access to Brambles beach is about 5 minutes walk from Driftwood Heart.
37 locals recommend
Colwell Bay
The beach is a great place to relax and enjoy the seaside.
Access to Brambles beach is about 5 minutes walk from Driftwood Heart.