Austin’s IOW Guidebook
Restaurants
The best places to eat nearby, all are a short drive/taxi, or in some cases a walk!
Laid-back beachfront restaurant with a terrace serving seafood specialties & grilled meats.
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The Hut
Colwell Chine RoadLaid-back beachfront restaurant with a terrace serving seafood specialties & grilled meats.
An independent cafe, bar and mezze restaurant, serving delicious barista made coffee, mouth-watering breakfasts and lunches, as well as mezze-style food on Friday and Saturday evenings (Season depending). We have live music (check calendar) as well as events throughout the year.
32 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Piano Cafe
Gate LaneAn independent cafe, bar and mezze restaurant, serving delicious barista made coffee, mouth-watering breakfasts and lunches, as well as mezze-style food on Friday and Saturday evenings (Season depending). We have live music (check calendar) as well as events throughout the year.
The George Hotel is a 17th Century townhouse enjoying a spectacular location nestling on the water’s edge between the castle and pier in the bustling harbour town of Yarmouth on the Isle of Wight. It has a stunning Italian-inspired beachfront garden, with historic olive trees and driftwood clad beach bar is the hotspot on the Solent
33 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The George Hotel
Quay StreetThe George Hotel is a 17th Century townhouse enjoying a spectacular location nestling on the water’s edge between the castle and pier in the bustling harbour town of Yarmouth on the Isle of Wight. It has a stunning Italian-inspired beachfront garden, with historic olive trees and driftwood clad beach bar is the hotspot on the Solent
The Red Lion is a traditional country pub in a quiet location in Freshwater on the Isle of Wight.
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The Red Lion
Church PlaceThe Red Lion is a traditional country pub in a quiet location in Freshwater on the Isle of Wight.
The Highdown Inn and B&B is a beautiful example of a traditional country pub, set in outstanding natural Isle of Wight surroundings, and complimented by a rich history across the West of the Isle of Wight.
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Highdown Inn
Moons HillThe Highdown Inn and B&B is a beautiful example of a traditional country pub, set in outstanding natural Isle of Wight surroundings, and complimented by a rich history across the West of the Isle of Wight.
"We at Off The Rails pride ourselves on being one of the most unique places to eat and drink on the Isle of Wight; set along the old railway line (“Causeway") in Yarmouth’s former train station, the restaurant overlooks the outstanding natural beauty of the Yarmouth Marshes and Mill Copse. There is no other view like ours in Yarmouth. Being located along the Causeway makes it the perfect pitstop for walkers, cyclists and those visiting the Isle of Wight as the restaurant is just a 5 minute stroll from the Yarmouth Wightlink Ferry terminal."
46 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Off The Rails
Station Road"We at Off The Rails pride ourselves on being one of the most unique places to eat and drink on the Isle of Wight; set along the old railway line (“Causeway") in Yarmouth’s former train station, the restaurant overlooks the outstanding natural beauty of the Yarmouth Marshes and Mill Copse. There is no other view like ours in Yarmouth. Being located along the Causeway makes it the perfect pitstop for walkers, cyclists and those visiting the Isle of Wight as the restaurant is just a 5 minute stroll from the Yarmouth Wightlink Ferry terminal."
The Crown Inn is set in the heart of one of the most beautiful villages on the Island and boasts one of the best pub gardens on the Island with its famous fresh water trout stream and duck sanctuary. The perfect stop-off point for walkers, cyclists and nature lovers!
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The Crown Inn
Walkers LaneThe Crown Inn is set in the heart of one of the most beautiful villages on the Island and boasts one of the best pub gardens on the Island with its famous fresh water trout stream and duck sanctuary. The perfect stop-off point for walkers, cyclists and nature lovers!
Its well-earnt reputation is for the very best of local fish & shellfish served in a fun lively atmosphere with helpful, friendly staff.
On the ground floor, you will find the bar with its casual feel and dining on long bench tables. Come and enjoy the atmosphere with great live entertainment on Saturday nights.
The restaurant above stairs offers a slightly more formal dining experience with its laid-back ambiance, you can relax and enjoy a lovely bottle of wine and some great food.
21 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Salty's
Quay StreetIts well-earnt reputation is for the very best of local fish & shellfish served in a fun lively atmosphere with helpful, friendly staff.
On the ground floor, you will find the bar with its casual feel and dining on long bench tables. Come and enjoy the atmosphere with great live entertainment on Saturday nights.
The restaurant above stairs offers a slightly more formal dining experience with its laid-back ambiance, you can relax and enjoy a lovely bottle of wine and some great food.
Sightseeing
Attractions on the island for a great day out!
Ventnor Botanic Garden lies in the remarkable microclimate at the heart of the famous ‘Undercliff.’ The Garden is unrivalled for its collections of subtropical plants grown unprotected out of doors
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Jardín Botánico de Ventnor
Undercliff DriveVentnor Botanic Garden lies in the remarkable microclimate at the heart of the famous ‘Undercliff.’ The Garden is unrivalled for its collections of subtropical plants grown unprotected out of doors
With unrivalled views across coast and countryside, Tapnell Farm is home to our award-winning accommodation, Farm Park attraction, restaurant, Aqua Park - and new this summer, the Island's only Football Golf course!
10 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Tapnell Farm
Newport RoadWith unrivalled views across coast and countryside, Tapnell Farm is home to our award-winning accommodation, Farm Park attraction, restaurant, Aqua Park - and new this summer, the Island's only Football Golf course!
Walks
Some local walks with spectacular views!
We have some spectacular walks on the Isle of Wight, and the climb up to the Tennyson Monument is one of the best.
https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/the-needles-headland-and-tennyson-down/features/walk-with-tennyson-on-the-isle-of-wight-
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Tennyson Trail
We have some spectacular walks on the Isle of Wight, and the climb up to the Tennyson Monument is one of the best.
https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/the-needles-headland-and-tennyson-down/features/walk-with-tennyson-on-the-isle-of-wight-
Head on up Headon Warren – a breathtaking walk with splendid views of the mainland, and a Bronze Age burial mound.
https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/the-needles-headland-and-tennyson-down/trails/points-of-view-headon-warren-walk
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Headon Warren
Head on up Headon Warren – a breathtaking walk with splendid views of the mainland, and a Bronze Age burial mound.
https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/the-needles-headland-and-tennyson-down/trails/points-of-view-headon-warren-walk
Beaches
One of the Isle of Wight’s best kept secrets is Compton Beach. Located in West Wight, Compton offers a two mile stretch of contrasting golden and dark sands, with rolling seas, tumbling multi-coloured sandstone cliffs, and the white chalk cliffs at Freshwater in the distance.
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Compton Beach
One of the Isle of Wight’s best kept secrets is Compton Beach. Located in West Wight, Compton offers a two mile stretch of contrasting golden and dark sands, with rolling seas, tumbling multi-coloured sandstone cliffs, and the white chalk cliffs at Freshwater in the distance.
Alum Bay beach is undoubtedly one of the most picturesque beaches on the Isle of Wight. This mainly shingle beach situated at the most westerly tip of the Island is framed by the iconic chalk stacks known as The Needles with the world famous coloured sands with 21 different shades creating a dramatic and natural shelter for the beach.
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Alum Bay
Alum Bay beach is undoubtedly one of the most picturesque beaches on the Isle of Wight. This mainly shingle beach situated at the most westerly tip of the Island is framed by the iconic chalk stacks known as The Needles with the world famous coloured sands with 21 different shades creating a dramatic and natural shelter for the beach.
Freshwater Bay is one of the most picturesque beaches in West Wight and lies just to the South of the town of Freshwater. The beach is covered in a mixture of grey flint and chalk pebbles that make a unique sound as the waves rise and fall onto the shore. There is sand below the low water mark and some sandy areas to sit if you walk to the more eastern side of the bay. There is also a rock ledge revealed at low tide at this side, which is great for rockpooling with your kids.
46 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Freshwater Bay
Freshwater Bay is one of the most picturesque beaches in West Wight and lies just to the South of the town of Freshwater. The beach is covered in a mixture of grey flint and chalk pebbles that make a unique sound as the waves rise and fall onto the shore. There is sand below the low water mark and some sandy areas to sit if you walk to the more eastern side of the bay. There is also a rock ledge revealed at low tide at this side, which is great for rockpooling with your kids.