Isle of Wight - Island beach holidays

Self-catering holiday cottages on The Isle of Wight

The Isle of Wight, situated in the English Channel off the coast of Hampshire near Portsmouth, is itself a county and has been a popular holiday destination for over 150 years. Because of its location, it has a maritime tradition stretching back even further and is world-renown for the manufacture of boats and maritime equipment of all descriptions, including hovercrafts, flying boats and even space rockets.

Because of its popularity as a destination, there is plenty of accommodation throughout the island, your only choice being on whether you want to be central for walking, cycling, dog-walking or shopping. There are plenty of self catering cottages of all sizes and descriptions, and you will never be too far away (at worst, “comfortably far away”) from shops for provisions or a restaurant or two giving you a break from cooking duties.

Beach holiday in St Lawrence with 3 bedrooms, Sleeps 6 + 1 Baby. Enclosed Garden/Patio, Golf nearby, Short Breaks All Year.

Fantastic property close to the sea | Elm Cottage, St Lawrence

Elm Cottage, St Lawrence, Isle of Wight, PO38 1XW.

This beautiful property is surrounded by many activities, it really is perfect for families or friends, and the beach is just a stone’s throw away.

  • 2 Pets welcome
  • Enclosed Garden/Patio
  • Golf nearby
  • Short Breaks All Year
  • Dishwasher
  • Fuel and Power Included
  • Highchair
  • Sea View
  • Pets – no charge
  • Stairgate
  • Television
  • WiFi
  • Bed Linen & Towels Included
  • Washing Machine
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Cottage that accepts dogs in Whitwell, near Ventnor with 2 bedrooms, Sleeps 4. Enclosed Garden/Patio, Golf nearby, Pub within 1 mile, Short Breaks All Year, Swimming Pool, Swimming Pool - Indoor, Swimming Pool - Shared.

Super

Exterior | Farm Cottage - Kingates Farm, Whitwell, near Ventnor

Farm Cottage - UK11246, Whitwell, near Ventnor, Isle of Wight, PO38 2QP.

Character cottage with secluded garden and private use of indoor pool. Foot and cycle paths access from paddocks to explore.

  • 4 Pets welcome
  • Enclosed Garden/Patio
  • Golf nearby
  • Pub within 1 mile
  • Short Breaks All Year
  • Swimming Pool
  • Swimming Pool - Indoor
  • Swimming Pool - Shared
  • Dishwasher
  • Fuel and Power Included
  • Pets – no charge
  • Rural Location
  • Stairgate
  • WiFi
  • Bed Linen & Towels Included
  • Luxury Collection
  • Washing Machine
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Romantic retreats in Whitwell, near Ventnor with 1 bedroom, Sleeps 2. Pets welcome. Enclosed Garden/Patio, Golf nearby, Pub within 1 mile, Hot Tub, Short Breaks All Year, Swimming Pool, Swimming Pool - Indoor, Swimming Pool - Shared, Hot Tub - Private.

Super

Light and airy living area with cosy wood burner | The Stables - Kingates Farm, Whitwell, near Ventnor

The Stables - UK11245, Whitwell, near Ventnor, Isle of Wight, PO38 2QP.

This beautiful barn conversion has private use of an indoor pool with steam room and hot tub (private, at £50 per stay) and is in a great location to explore all the island has to offer.

  • 4 Pets welcome
  • Enclosed Garden/Patio
  • Golf nearby
  • Pub within 1 mile
  • Hot Tub
  • Short Breaks All Year
  • Swimming Pool
  • Swimming Pool - Indoor
  • Swimming Pool - Shared
  • Hot Tub - Private
  • Dishwasher
  • Fuel and Power Included
  • Pets – no charge
  • Rural Location
  • Television
  • WiFi
  • Bed Linen & Towels Included
  • Luxury Collection
  • Washing Machine
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Holiday cottage near the beach in Niton Undercliff, near Ventnor with 3 bedrooms, Sleeps 6 + 1 Baby. Enclosed Garden/Patio, Pub within 1 mile, Short Breaks All Year.

Well equipped

Spacious Detached Cottage | Hillcroft, Niton Undercliff, near Ventnor

Hillcroft, Niton Undercliff, near Ventnor, Isle of Wight, PO38 2NQ.

Set in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and less than 1 mile from the coast, Hillcroft is great for exploring the Isle of Wight. Ferry discount available.

  • 2 Pets welcome
  • Enclosed Garden/Patio
  • Pub within 1 mile
  • Short Breaks All Year
  • Dishwasher
  • Fuel and Power Included
  • Highchair
  • Sea View
  • Pets – no charge
  • Stairgate
  • Television
  • WiFi
  • Bed Linen & Towels Included
  • Cot Available
  • Washing Machine
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Cottage for two in Lake, near Shanklin with 1 bedroom, Sleeps 2. Pets welcome. Enclosed Garden/Patio, Golf nearby, Pub within 1 mile, Short Breaks All Year.

Well equipped

Exterior | Black Pan Holiday Cottage, Lake, near Shanklin

Black Pan Holiday Cottage, Lake, near Shanklin, Isle of Wight, PO36 9PE.

This comfortable apartment is a great base as a romantic getaway or to explore the south east of the Isle of Wight.

  • 2 Pets welcome
  • Enclosed Garden/Patio
  • Golf nearby
  • Pub within 1 mile
  • Short Breaks All Year
  • Dishwasher
  • Fuel and Power Included
  • Pets – no charge
  • Television
  • WiFi
  • Bed Linen & Towels Included
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Romantic cottage in Brighstone, near Yarmouth with 1 bedroom, Sleeps 2. No pets allowed. Enclosed Garden/Patio, Pub within 1 mile.

Excellent

Exterior | Brixton Barn, Brighstone, near Yarmouth

Brixton Barn, Brighstone, near Yarmouth, Isle of Wight, PO30 4DJ.

This property is the ideal holiday base for a couple to enjoy a wonderful retreat, and explore all that the Isle of Wight has to offer.

  • Enclosed Garden/Patio
  • Pub within 1 mile
  • Dishwasher
  • Fuel and Power Included
  • Television
  • WiFi
  • Bed Linen & Towels Included
  • Luxury Collection
  • Washing Machine
  • Pets – not allowed
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Dog friendly holiday cottage in Wellow, near Yarmouth with 3 bedrooms, Sleeps 6 + 1 Baby. Enclosed Garden/Patio, Pub within 1 mile, Short Breaks All Year.

Very comfortable

Delightful, thatched, Grade II listed property | Rossiters Cottage - Rossiter’s Vineyard Barn, Wellow, near Yarmouth

Rossiters Cottage, Wellow, near Yarmouth, Isle of Wight, PO41 0TE.

In an idyllic setting overlooking countryside views, this thatched cottage makes the perfect family retreat.

  • 2 Pets welcome
  • Enclosed Garden/Patio
  • Pub within 1 mile
  • Short Breaks All Year
  • Dishwasher
  • Fuel and Power Included
  • Highchair
  • Pets – no charge
  • Rural Location
  • Television
  • WiFi
  • Bed Linen & Towels Included
  • Cot Available
  • Washing Machine
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The Isle of Wight - thing to do on an Island holiday

Maritime tradition aside, the Isle is also known for its fabulous cliffs and quarries, wonderful wildlife (one of the few places in England to have no grey squirrels and where the native and rare British red squirrels actually flourish) and possibly the best dinosaur fossils in Europe. Its climate is slightly more temperate, being milder, sunnier, sees virtually no snow and much less frost than the mainland - perfect for a vacation year round.

There is a very old Victorian joke that says the locals didn’t like boats because they preferred Cowes to Ryde (two towns on the island), the former being the island’s international sailing centre, the latter, the largest town on the island and the record-holder for the oldest se pier in England. For those seeking a dose of serious retail therapy, Newport followed by Ryde are the island’s main formal shopping areas. Cowes is famous for the world-famous Cowes Week (sailing and boating), while the town of Sandown is popular as home of the Dinosaur Museum, the Isle of Wight Zoo and one of the Isle of Wight’s two 10-hole golf courses. Ventnor, to the south, sits above the highly-popular Ventnor Bay and harbour. Meanwhile the town of Shanklin pulls in the people to its sandy beaches because of its higher-than-mainland England levels of sunshine.