Tides Reach

Just steps from your front door you will find yourself on the beach, this stretch of beach just outside Seaview Village is a mixture of sand and rocks, ideal for beach cricket and rock pooling alike. The sea wall provides a picturesque walkway into the village, passing The Old Fort, a family-friendly pub with an idyllic outdoor seating area overlooking the sea and the Yacht Club. Further into the village is The Seaview Hotel, also with outdoor seating, this has a charming back bar serving good pub food, with a great selection of locally-caught seafood on offer. The local deli serves ice creams and sandwiches, so there is something for everyone. If you want to venture a bit further afield, the town of Ryde is an easy walk in the other direction passing several pubs and cafes with beach front seating, plus many other shops and restaurants in the town centre.

Nowhere on the Island is that far away, Tides Reach is a great base to discover everything the Island has to offer. Head to West Wight to explore the coast at Freshwater Bay - a great spot for watersports or relaxing on the beach with a book, taking in the view on offer. The Military Road offers some of the best viewpoints on the island, stop off at Dinosaur Expeditions and enjoy an amazing fossil hunting adventure or see if you can spot St. Catherine's Lighthouse, one of the oldest lighthouse locations in the UK.

Yarmouth and Cowes have varied high streets with independent shops, so while away an afternoon with a stroll - I am sure you will find a suitable place for a pitstop with a choice of cafes and tearooms on offer. Pack your walking boots and explore the miles of trails and paths that cover the island, from coast to woodland, look out for the most famous inhabitants of the island - the red squirrels.