to Lymington, the charming town of Yarmouth is very popular for visiting sailors, families and second home owners. With its Grade II listed pier, Royal Solent Yacht Club, Yarmouth Sailing Club and Sites of Special Scientific Interest at the estuary of the River Yar and Bouldnor and Hamstead it’s a great place to explore, walk and sail. The George Hotel is right at the water’s edge and was originally a townhouse dating from the 17th century. It’s now a hotel and restaurant and adds history and elegance to the town square. The town itself has numerous clothing, antiques, jewellery and chandlery shops and an excellent deli as well as popular pubs. Hosting the Yarmouth Gaffers event in June, Yarmouth sees visitors and Islanders alike flock into town for this historic
Bembridge Windmill
the discerning traveller since 1832’. Along the beachfront esplanade there are traditional deckchairs, galleries, Ventnor Haven selling crab, lobster and freshly caught fish and The Spyglass Inn where you may find a pirate or two as well as live music and a great pint. It’s old fashioned British seaside brought up to date.
Driving along the Military Road towards the north of the Island, past Compton beach with its stunning views over the sea, you round a bend and see the Needles in the distance
Ventnor
and you are in Freshwater. Home to Farringford House, the residence of Alfred Lord Tennyson, and Dimbola Lodge, where his friend the famous photographer Julia Margaret Cameron lived, Freshwater is a more out of the way place than some of the more popular Island spots. With an eighteen hole golf course with panoramic views across the Island and beyond as well as Tennyson Down which rises above Freshwater and goes right along to the Needles and Alum Bay, it’s a wonderful place for walkers and nature enthusiasts alike. Freshwater village, which is slightly more inland, has shops and amenities and leads to Totland on the western side of the Island. The west coast is famed for its spectacular sunsets and Totland beach is the perfect place to have an evening walk and enjoy the wonderful views. It’s a small village but has a picturesque sandy beach and is ideal for swimming and fishing – try The Hut at Colwell Bay for great seafood on the beach.
And finally, on our around the coast trip, on to Yarmouth. With ferry links
Yarmouth
event – one of the most popular on the Island’s calendar.
Of course, the Isle of Wight is not just about the coast. Further inland there are many charming villages with Brighstone, Shorwell, Niton and Godshill all having village shops and pubs if a quieter way of life is what you fancy. There is also the county town of Newport which has large stores, supermarkets and banks for day to day necessities. Mention should also be made of Wootton, lying between East Cowes and Ryde which is an inlet and Special Area of Conservation and is an easy five minutes from the Fishbourne to Portsmouth ferry.
For anyone considering a move to the Isle of Wight there is certainly plenty of choice and Spence Willard have properties across the Island and spectrum of choice to suit everyone whether you’re a family, retiree or looking for a second home.
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