Bembridge Coast & Isle of Wight

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Bembridge Coast & Isle of Wight Discover our hotel and the outdoors Perched on the very edge of the island, Bembridge Coast is a perfect base to enjoy all the things to see on the Isle of Wight. From sandy beaches and classic seaside piers to expansive gardens and historic abbeys, our team have picked out a few of the best places to go on the Isle of Wight, but you don’t have to travel far to enjoy your time here. Even just within our grounds and gardens you’ll be able to skim stones across the Solent and spot the native red squirrels jumping through the trees.

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Bembridge Coast & Isle of Wight || Discover our hotel and the outdoors THE BEST OF OUR GROUNDS AND GARDENS With expansive views out onto the sea and lush green gardens all around us, you don’t have to travel far to enjoy some scenery. We’ve picked out three of the best things to see within the grounds of Bembridge Coast:

Walled garden This pristine lawn area comes with a feature pond and a wide array of seasonal plants so no two seasons look the same. Just about the only thing that doesn’t change is our ornamental viewing tower, but whenever you visit you’ll be able to enjoy a tranquil sit down.

Seafront We’re so lucky to have the sun glinting off the Solent just a stone’s throw from our doors, and our pebbly beach enjoys a cool sea breeze – alternatively you can enjoy a different kind of sea breeze (other cocktails are available) on our patio area.

Wooded area You’re not the only ones enjoying a retreat at Bembridge Coast – our native red squirrels are often seen relaxing in the cool shade of our Monterey Pines as well. Keep an eye out for them as well as woodpeckers and some of our other animal friends on this flat, easy walk.

Bembridge Coast & Isle of Wight || Discover our hotel and the outdoors BEACHES OF WIGHT SANDS The Isle of Wight is known for its beaches, and we’re fortunate enough to be only minutes away from some of the best ones. Our warm-hearted team have picked out the best of the best for you: Ryde Beach and Seafront Picture a traditional pleasure beach – that’s exactly what you’ll find at Ryde. Soft sand, a boating lake with swan pedalos, a classic amusement arcade and, of course, good old fish and chips, all with a panoramic view of Portsmouth.

PO33 1JA 8am – 6pm 18-minute drive £4 for 4 hours

Sandown Beach One of the Isle’s most popular tourist resorts, Sandown features miles of golden sands and a pleasure pier full of traditional arcade games, ice cream vendors, and the sound of the waves lapping gently beneath the wooden boardwalk.

PO36 8AT 8am – 6pm 10-minute drive £4 for 4 hours

Bembridge Beach Flanking the busy Bembridge harbour, our local pebble and shell beach extends out onto a sandbank at low tide, and offers views across the Solent to Portsmouth and of St Helen’s Fort, a gun platform dating back to 1859.

PO35 5NZ 6-minute drive

Bembridge Coast & Isle of Wight || Discover our hotel and the outdoors TOWNS AND OUTDOOR ATTRACTIONS

There’s a huge variety of places to visit on the Isle of Wight, from picturesque villages to sprawling gardens. Our team have picked just a few of their favourite places to recommend for you:

Shanklin Old Village and Chine The leafy valley of Shanklin Chine, with its winding riverside walk and aviary, are hidden away behind thatched roofs, boutique gift shops and family-run tea rooms in the hilly Shanklin Old Village, one of the Isle’s oldest settlements.

PO37 6NS 8am – 6pm 19-minute drive £4.50 for 3 hours

Godshill Village Established in 1952, Godshill Model Village recreates island life in intricately-detailed miniature – and the full-size village isn’t bad either. The medieval church is home to one of only two lily crucifix paintings in Europe, and the thatched roofs of the high street sit over classic tea rooms and gift shops.

PO38 3HZ Free in the Old 24-minute drive Smithy car park

Cowes Old Town Cowes is a bustling town centre filled with independent shops, cafés, and restaurants (and more than a few pubs). On the other side of the river East Cowes can be accessed via a unique chain ferry, and is home to Queen Victoria’s seaside residence Osborne House, along with several museums and galleries.

PO31 7DF 8am – 6pm 8am – 6pm 33-minute drive (Winter) £4 for 4 hours

Bembridge Coast & Isle of Wight || Discover our hotel and the outdoors Ventnor Botanical Gardens Ventnor is protected from cold northerly winds, resulting in a Mediterranean microclimate on the edge of the Isle of Wight. The garden is home to a wide range of subtropical plant life that won’t grow anywhere else in the UK, scuttling wall lizards, secret passageways and an underground mushroom vault.

PO38 1UL 10am – 5pm Free parking 32-minute drive

Quarr Abbey Surrounded by woodlands, coastline and formal gardens, this working Benedictine abbey is built on the site of the original Quarr Abbey, whose 14th century ruins still stand within its grounds. Quarr also boasts an orchard of over 200 fruit trees and a traditional tea room for visitors.

PO33 4ES 10am – 5pm Free parking 24-minute drive (summer) 10am – 4pm (winter) 11.15am – 4pm on Sundays

Mottistone Gardens & Estate Nestled in the rolling downs, Mottistone Gardens are home to a millennia of history that includes a legendary 4m-high sandstone pillar, supposedly thrown by St Catherine in a wager with the Devil himself. The estate is set on a 6,000-year-old Neolithic long barrow.

PO30 4EA Free parking 40-minute drive

Bembridge Coast & Isle of Wight || Discover our hotel and the outdoors GRAB & GO

Heading out for a busy day sightseeing and want to grab a bite to eat on the go? We’ve got you covered. As well as our packed lunch (perfect for taking with you for a full day out), we also offer a range of grab-and-go options, including:

SANDWICHES AND BAGUETTES (all served with pickled vegetables on white or brown bloomer, gluten-free bread available on request)

BEETROOT WRAPS (all served with pickled vegetables) Chickpea, avocado, red onion, carrot, mayonnaise & spinach (VE) 7.25 Tuna with cheese, spring onion, celery & paprika mayonnaise 7.50

PLOUGHMAN’S PLATTER Hand-carved meats with sliced pickled onion, golden beetroot piccalilli, Red Leicester cheese, apple, boiled egg, mini pork pie 14.00 for two | 8.50 for one

CREAM TEA FOR TWO Fruit or plain scones, clotted cream, butter, preserves and a choice of tea or coffee 10.95

And if you’re a bit like us and struggle to function without your morning cuppa, we’ve got grab-and-go hot drinks too!

Visit our coffee shop or café during opening hours to order yours

Bembridge Coast & Isle of Wight || Discover our hotel and the outdoors VIEWRANGER AT BEMBRIDGE COAST

What is ViewRanger? ViewRanger is one of the world’s leading digital walking guides, available for all Apple and Android devices, that lets you explore local areas and walking routes like never before. We’ve joined forces to provide a few routes around our hotels and villages for all levels of fitness. With ViewRanger you can follow the map with or without a data connection, with viewpoints, interesting attractions and helpful advice along the way.

How do I download ViewRanger? It couldn’t be simpler!

1 Go to your phone or tablet’s app store

Search for “ViewRanger” and download “ViewRanger – Hiking 2 Trails & Bike Rides” by Augmentra

Use the below web address or scan the QR code and it’ll open up with 3 our selection of walks for Bembridge Coast (it’s up to you whether to create an account, although we do recommend it).

How do I get walking? Simply tap the signpost button in the top left corner of the app and select your chosen route. You can do this from the starting point or back at the hotel, and you can even download the route so there’s no need to use up your data allowance while you’re wandering.

All of the walks are self-guided so that you can do them at a time and pace that suits you. Here are a few tips to help you enjoy this walk: • Check the weather and be prepared with wet weather gear, or a coat, hat and maybe sunscreen when necessary • Wear sensible shoes or walking boots, most of our walks are on well-worn paths, tracks, trails or woodland and pastoral land. There might be some muddy areas, gates or stiles to cross • Pack a bottle of water, not all walks have a café or pub en-route • Capture the beautiful countryside with your camera • Take your mobile phone just in case of emergency

www.bembridgecoast.co.uk/walks

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Bembridge Coast & Isle of Wight || Discover our hotel and the outdoors