What to do during your stay
Food scene
Within a short walk of the bungalow - ideal for a glass of wine, evening dinner, lunch or just a coffee
32 locals recommend
Piano Cafe
Gate LaneWithin a short walk of the bungalow - ideal for a glass of wine, evening dinner, lunch or just a coffee
Only a short walk from the bungalow, super for afternoon tea - highly recommended. If you have time the museum is very interesting too
6 locals recommend
Dimbola Tea Room
Terrace LaneOnly a short walk from the bungalow, super for afternoon tea - highly recommended. If you have time the museum is very interesting too
Nearest pub to where you are staying - 30 minute walk approx. Highly recommended food and ales
14 locals recommend
Highdown Inn
Moons HillNearest pub to where you are staying - 30 minute walk approx. Highly recommended food and ales
Neighbourhoods
The bungalow is located in a quiet residential unmade road only 5 minutes walk from the beach. Independent lifeboat station with refreshments available during the season. Also a mobile pizza wagon and the Travelling Tavern - double decker bus turned into a bar! (during the season). Short drive into Freshwater town for local Tesco supermarket and other independent shops and cafes. You can walk to the supermarket which would take about 20 mins.
46 locals recommend
Freshwater Bay
The bungalow is located in a quiet residential unmade road only 5 minutes walk from the beach. Independent lifeboat station with refreshments available during the season. Also a mobile pizza wagon and the Travelling Tavern - double decker bus turned into a bar! (during the season). Short drive into Freshwater town for local Tesco supermarket and other independent shops and cafes. You can walk to the supermarket which would take about 20 mins.
Only 5 minutes drive away is the best surfing beach on the Island. Car park available (National Trust - members free) charges apply to non members. Refreshment van available during peak season. Toilets. You may be lucky to spot the dinosaur 'footprints' in the rocks at low tide and even find a fossel or two!
14 locals recommend
Compton Bay and Downs
Only 5 minutes drive away is the best surfing beach on the Island. Car park available (National Trust - members free) charges apply to non members. Refreshment van available during peak season. Toilets. You may be lucky to spot the dinosaur 'footprints' in the rocks at low tide and even find a fossel or two!
Close to the bungalow is the path to take you up onto Tennyson Down with amazing views of the Island and the mainland coast. The huge monument on the top of the hill is the Tennyson Monument. Continue the walk to the amazing Needles.
Tennyson Down, Totland Bay PO39 0HY, UK
Close to the bungalow is the path to take you up onto Tennyson Down with amazing views of the Island and the mainland coast. The huge monument on the top of the hill is the Tennyson Monument. Continue the walk to the amazing Needles.
Sightseeing
Restored garden in the grounds of Farringford House - the home of the author Alfred Lord Tennyson. 20 mins walk from the bungalow. House is open for booked tours on certain days - well worth a visit. Check website for opening times.
10 locals recommend
Farringford Historic House & Estate
Bedbury LaneRestored garden in the grounds of Farringford House - the home of the author Alfred Lord Tennyson. 20 mins walk from the bungalow. House is open for booked tours on certain days - well worth a visit. Check website for opening times.
Staying so close to the iconic Needles a visit is a must during your time in Freshwater. A short drive (20 mins max) Check website for opening information and prices
31 locals recommend
The Needles Old Battery & New Battery
Staying so close to the iconic Needles a visit is a must during your time in Freshwater. A short drive (20 mins max) Check website for opening information and prices