Yarmouth Harbour, where the ferries from the mainland arrive, and a very short distance from our cottages
Incredible scenery, beautiful beaches, and 1,0001 things to do
On the edge of Fort Victoria Country Park, looking out to sea over Hurst Castle; just minutes from Yarmouth and meters from the scenic IOW Coastal Path.
Over half of the Isle of Wight is designated as 'Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty' much of it in the West Wight. The Isle of Wight Coastal Path runs right past the cottages. There are some fantastic beaches all over the West Wight, including one right on the doorstep.

The pretty historical harbour town of Yarmouth (where the ferries from Lymington arrive) is only a short walk along the coastal path, or just three minutes by car. Yarmouth has plenty to offer in the way of pubs, restaurants, cafes, shops and delis. The opportunities for shopping and dining in town are just as attractive as the nature that surrounds it. And Yarmouth has its own Henry VIII era castle, as well the longest wooden pier in Britain.
There are so many places to visit nearby: the castle where Charles I was imprisoned, the summer residence of Queen Victoria, and the home of one of the pioneers of photography, as well as adventure parks, zoos, children's farms and a working steam railway.
Fort Victoria Country Park
The cottage gardens all back onto Fort Victoria Country Park, a mixed woodland and beach nature reserve with an extensive network of paths, viewpoints, wildlife and wood carvings. There's plenty of discoveries to be made by young explorers, beach combers, nature lovers, fossil hunters and generally anyone with a sense of adventure.
The woodlands at Fort Victoria are home to the elusive red squirrel, one of the very few places left in England where you can still find this achingly cute native species.

