Solent View Cottage

There are some great choices of places to eat out in Gurnard, including Gurnard Press artisan coffee shop with home-made food in the village. A short drive or a ten minute walk from Solent View Cottage, is The Woodvale pub, located on the seafront and serving food all day - dine inside or if the weather permits, enjoy your meal whilst overlooking the sea and finally, The Portland Inn, a lovely village pub serving delicious food and good company.

Cowes is within walking distance of Gurnard beach, it’s approximately a half an hour level walk along the promenade, also ideal for cycling; home to the biggest sailing regatta in the world and a vibrant town centre with an abundance of shops, cafes and restaurants. A short trip on the chain ferry from Cowes you can access East Cowes, home to Osborne House (Queen Victoria’s seaside residence).

The beautiful Isle of Wight has so much to offer, from the traditional seaside holiday days out with picnics on the beaches, paddling and sandcastle building to castle exploring. Take a ride on the Isle of Wight Steam Railway and take in the beautiful countryside from one of the restored Edwardian or Victorian carriages - you may even spot a red squirrel or two! For those wanting to explore on foot pack your boots and pick up one of the many paths that cover the island - one of our favourites is the Tennyson Down trail which will give you some amazing views of the iconic Needles. With plenty to do within a short distance by car or by foot from Solent View Cottage and easy access to the rest of the Island's attractions, this makes for a wonderful holiday destination on the Isle of Wight.