Ridge House
39913.4 miles SW of Lymington | Sleeps 10 + 2 cots*
7 Nights from £2428
The location of attractions is intended only as a guide. Distances are 'as the crow flies'.
Nearby pub
A wine and gin bar in the centre of Milford on Sea with a great reputation for friendly service and a great selection of wines. Check their facebook page for events and special occasions.
Nearby beach
Set within Christchurch Bay, Milford on Sea's beaches offer sea and shore a stone's throw from lots of amenities, shops and eateries. Mostly pebble and shingle, the beaches enjoy stunning views of the Isle of Wight, particularly beautiful on a clear day. Caution is advised while swimming as there is a fairly steep shelf and no lifeguard cover.
Nearby walk
A short (9km) section of the 97km Solent Way makes for a picturesque wildlife walk over varied terrain. A must for bird watchers, you might like to get a bus back. Click the weblink for a route download.
Nearby town
On the south coast of the New Forest, Milford on Sea has views across to Christchurch with awe-inspiring cliff walks and sandy shores. Get defensive over your new favourite place with a visit to the Solent saviour, Hurst Castle, that has military history back to the Tudor times and stories about the incarceration of Charles I.
Also nearby
The original station was transformed into a restaurant in 2014 and is now open for lunch and dinner throughout the year. This is a popular spot for walkers and cyclists and dogs are made very welcome. Give them a call for opening times before you go as they don't open every day during off season months.
October 2017
Fantastic meal and a nice location for a bit of birdwatching
We had some great burgers and a delicious roast duck leg with a savoury waffle (loved the sauce too!) What a great location! Shame it was too cold for us to explore the wetlands and foreshore, however still managed to spot a few interesting birds on the way back to the town centre. Dogs are welcome too, which is a bonus, and they can even sample some "doggy treats"
Check the tide times before you visit as at high tide there is very little beach. At low tide the beach is pebbly with some sand. A promenade goes through to Colwell Bay which is a nice walk with lovely views across to the mainland. There is a disused pier and other facilities are available including toilets and a restaurant. Dogs are not allowed from May until the end of September. No lifeguard cover is available here.
July 2021
Totland Bay
A great beach for all the family and very quiet before the school term ended. When the tide is out there is plenty of sand, but once the tide comes in the beach is reduced considerably. There is still enough for access. The Waterfront restaurant serves excellent food and has wonderful views.
July 2019
Totland Bay
Children absolutely loved Totland Bay both at high and low tides and sunset. Rocky corner provided lots of excitement when watching for baby crash and Little fish.
Dog owners do walk dogs on the Beach thought, it is not too often but it does happen there are no signs about dogs not being allowed too. Some People arrive atTotland bay by boat with dogs too.
Overall beautiful beach with a lot of sand at low tide. Not very crowded and loved by children. Walk to The far left sidę to the peaceful atmosphere near National Trust park side.
On the north-west coast of the Isle of Wight, this bustling small town has lots to offer incuding the longest wooden pier in England dating back to 1875. You will also find some lovely cafes, an eclectic range of boutique shops, cobbled streets and a fabulous Tudor Castle. The Wightlink ferry arrives and departs to and from Lymington here and it's a great place to watch yachts and ships sail by.
November 2022
So pretty
Pretty, lots of dog friendly cafes and pubs
June 2022
Yarmouth
We had amazing fish and chips on the beach here in the evening, 5 minutes drive from the house.
Lovely town to look around and fabulous ships to watch
A pretty bay with a sand and pebble beach nestled in between chalk cliffs. Located just to the east of Needles headland, the beach is popular but usually has ample space and facilities. Parking is available and dogs are not allowed from May until the end of September. There's no lifeguard cover here.
September 2022
Freshwater bay
Shingle and sand beach. The pay
October 2019
Refreshing
We sat on the wall next to the short promenade, the air is so fresh, the sun was warm and the sea was noisy around this lovely bay crashing over nearby rocks and rushing up the beach. It was only 30 minutes but wonderful in October.
April 2017
If you visit at high tide, there's a good spot along the sea wall to jump off and go for a swim. At low tide the 'cabbage patch' of rocks appear, a great spot for rock pooling and exploring, but shoes are advised!
If you're looking for a moderate 4 mile walk taking in the Needles then this is a good one to try. Start and finish in Totland with moderate climbing, dogs are welcome and it should take you around two and a half hours. Take a look at the National Trust website link for a detailed route.
July 2019
Reason Warren walk
Beautiful easy walk, magnificent views.
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