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11/09/2026

7 places on the Isle of Wight you absolutely must visit. 🌊

From famous chalk stacks and royal residences to seaside towns, historic villages and castles, the Isle of Wight packs an awful lot into one island…

📍 The Needles
The island’s most recognisable landmark: three dramatic chalk stacks rising from the sea at West Wight, with the Needles Lighthouse sitting at the end. Pair it with nearby Alum Bay for a brilliant coastal day out.

📍 Osborne House
Queen Victoria and Prince Albert’s much-loved seaside home in East Cowes. Explore the grand interiors, gardens, Swiss Cottage and the estate’s private beach.

📍 The Pepper Pot
Officially St Catherine’s Oratory, this medieval stone tower sits high above Chale and offers far-reaching views across the south of the island.

📍 Shanklin Old Village
Think thatched cottages, winding streets and old-fashioned village charm, all within easy reach of Shanklin’s beach and seafront.

📍 Cowes
The sailing heart of the Isle of Wight, known for its maritime heritage, Cowes Week, waterfront views, independent shops and lively High Street.

📍 Ventnor
A characterful south-coast town with Victorian architecture, a sheltered beach, hillside sea views, independent places to eat and nearby Ventnor Botanic Garden.

📍 Carisbrooke Castle
Over 1,000 years of history, famously linked to King Charles I. Walk the battlements, take in the views and meet the castle’s resident donkeys.

Seven very good reasons to add the Isle of Wight to your UK bucket list. 🤍

How many have you already visited?

09/09/2026

How many did you relate to? 🌊🤍

Everything seems to slow down once there’s a stretch of water between you and the mainland.

Spend enough time here and you start to see why people keep coming back.

And if a suspicious number of these signs sounded like you, perhaps it’s time to book the ferry. ⛴️

Shoutout to and 🍅😉

08/09/2026

A lovely little base for a family escape 🤍🌿

Chestnut Cottage is a beautifully renovated former stable block, tucked away in the peaceful hamlet of Brook and just a gentle stroll from the sandy beach at Brook Bay.

All on one level, there’s plenty of space for everyone with three bedrooms, an open-plan living area and a pretty garden for sunny days and alfresco meals. 🌊☀️

And there’s plenty to keep the little ones entertained too, with a private adventure playground shared by guests staying at the Brook Farmhouse Cottages.

With the South Wight coastline right on the doorstep, it’s a great spot for beach days, coastal walks and exploring the Isle of Wight together!

https://www.isleofwighthideaways.co.uk/brook-surrounding-villages/brook-holiday-cottages/chestnut-cottage

03/09/2026

Some places make stepping back in time remarkably easy. 🤍

This is Shanklin Old Village, tucked away on the Isle of Wight.

Think pretty thatched cottages, traditional pubs and tearooms, and the sort of old-world charm that is absolutely captivating.
Some of the buildings here have centuries of history behind them too, including the Old Thatch, believed to date back to 1690.

It’s one of those little pockets of the island that feels completely different from the coast just moments away.

Definitely worth adding to your Isle of Wight list. 🌿

01/09/2026

A charming escape for 2 🤍🌊

Tucked away in a Grade II listed cottage and just a short stroll from the sandy beaches of Ryde, Windfall is a cosy one-bedroom apartment full of Victorian character.

And when you fancy heading out, Ryde’s shops, bars, restaurants and beach are all close by.
The perfect little bolthole for a few days by the coast. ✨

10% off stays until 15th September 2026!

https://www.isleofwighthideaways.co.uk/ryde-surrounding-villages/ryde-holiday-cottages/windfall

27/08/2026

There’s something about island life that gets under your skin. 🌊🤍

Maybe it’s the fact that getting there feels like part of the adventure. Maybe it’s having beaches, rolling countryside, little towns and coastal paths all packed onto one island. Or maybe it’s simply the satisfaction of putting a stretch of water between you and everyday life.

Either way, spend enough time on the Isle of Wight and you start to understand why people keep coming back.

And if you found yourself agreeing with a suspicious number of these signs, we’d say that’s reason enough to book the ferry. ⛴️

How many sounded like you?

26/08/2026

A beautiful escape on the South Wight coast 🤍🌊

Brook Farmhouse is a grand and spacious five bedroom retreat, tucked away in the peaceful hamlet of Brook and just a short stroll from the sandy shores of Brook Bay.

Spend your days exploring the South Wight coastline, then come back to the terrace for a long evening together.

The perfect base for a special celebration, a big family getaway or simply making the most of the Isle of Wight together ✨

https://www.isleofwighthideaways.co.uk/brook-surrounding-villages/brook-holiday-cottages/brook-farmhouse

24/08/2026

Long before St Catherine’s Lighthouse stood on the coast at Niton, another light was guiding sailors from high above the Isle of Wight.

St Catherine’s Oratory, better known as the Pepper Pot, dates back to the early 14th century. Its story begins with a shipwreck off Chale Bay and a cargo of wine destined for a monastery.

After local landowner Walter de Godeton was found to have taken some of the cargo, he was ordered to build an oratory as penance, with a light maintained there to warn ships of the dangerous coastline.

More than five centuries later, St Catherine’s Lighthouse was built by Trinity House in 1838, continuing a centuries-old tradition of guiding vessels around the island’s southern coast.

Today, both still stand - two very different landmarks bearing the St Catherine’s name and telling two chapters of the same stretch of coastline’s maritime history.

And yes... one of them really does owe its existence partly to some stolen wine. 🍷👀

Did you know the Pepper Pot was once a lighthouse?

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