Wildheart Animal Sanctuary is a wildlife sanctuary on the Isle of Wight housing rescued exotic animals including tigers, lions, and lemurs within the historic Sandown Fort. It focuses on rescue and rehabilitation rather than breeding, offering both indoor exhibits and outdoor habitats for visitors to explore.
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Set within a 9-acre estate on the Isle of Wight, this large Victorian holiday home offers scenic sea views and a peaceful, family-focused atmosphere surrounded by woodland and coastline.
Osborne House is a former royal residence in East Cowes, Isle of Wight, built as a summer home for Queen Victoria and Prince Albert. Visitors can explore the grand Italianate architecture, royal apartments, extensive gardens, and enjoy the unique historic setting including a private beach and the Durbar Room with Indian influences. The site offers a mix of indoor and outdoor experiences with historic interiors and landscaped grounds.
Bay Cottage is a ground floor holiday cottage located near National Trust Downs and Brook Beach on the Isle of Wight, featuring 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, and being suitable for up to 8 guests including 2 pets, set within the rural grounds of Brook Farmhouse with garden and private parking.
Compton Bay and Downs on the Isle of Wight offers a stunning outdoor experience featuring a fossil-rich sandy beach, dramatic chalk cliffs, rich wildlife habitats, and extensive walking trails. Visitors can enjoy fossil hunting, surfing, wildlife watching, and family-friendly events like guided fossil walks and rockpool safaris.
A family walk on Mottistone Down to identify autumn fungi and hear facts, myths and folklore about toadstools. The route may involve leaving the main path to get a closer look.
A spacious cottage in South Downs National Park with vaulted beamed ceilings, wheelchair accessible features, and accommodation for up to 8 guests with 4 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms, including pet allowance and private parking.
Uppark is a Grade I listed 17th-century historic house museum in West Sussex, open to the public as a National Trust property. It features extensive collections from the 18th century, has been carefully restored after a major fire in 1989, and holds historical significance including ties to writer H. G. Wells.
A talk by Stansted Park’s Collections Coordinator explores the people who owned the estate before the Earls of Bessborough arrived in 1924, and the historical events and stories associated with them. Tickets include a drink on arrival.
Hampton House is a luxurious five-star detached house on the Isle of Wight with five bedrooms, private hot tub and swimming pool, private parking, and extensive outdoor and indoor leisure facilities in a peaceful award-winning village setting.
Bembridge Windmill is a Grade I listed historic tower mill on the Isle of Wight, built around 1700 and operated by the National Trust. Visitors can explore this four-storey mill with original machinery, open to the public seasonally from March to November.
This detached Grade II listed cottage is situated in a peaceful rural location surrounded by fields, offering a scenic and countryside setting ideal for families, retaining historic charm with modern comforts.
Contemporary detached holiday home with countryside views close to the island's capital, suitable for families and groups, offering dog-friendly accommodation with modern amenities and garden access.
Willow Barn is a three-bedroom barn conversion set in a peaceful rural location with access to shared lawned garden areas and an enclosed patio, providing a cosy and homely atmosphere suitable for families and couples.
This contemporary detached holiday home built in 2024 offers spacious accommodation for up to 10 guests with 4 bedrooms and scenic south-facing countryside views near the island's capital.
Salterns Village offers cottages in a woodland and nature reserve setting near the seaside village of Seaview on the Isle of Wight, providing a tranquil atmosphere close to beaches, shops, and eateries.
This upside-down holiday home is set just outside Ventnor on the Isle of Wight, offering a peaceful, stylish countryside retreat with scenic views and a private garden space.
A spacious detached family house near Seagrove Bay with sea views from upstairs, situated in a quiet residential area close to coastal attractions and countryside walks, offering a peaceful and child-friendly stay.
Amazon World Zoo Park is a medium-sized zoo on the Isle of Wight specializing in animals of the Amazon rainforest, featuring exotic species from South America and engaging in conservation and rescue efforts. Visitors explore outdoor animal habitats focusing on ecological care and breeding programmes.
This detached 17th-century cottage near West Wittering beach features period details such as beams and an inglenook fireplace, set in a private location with an enclosed courtyard garden, suitable for families with pets and close to local amenities and coastal attractions.
East Head is a natural coastline area in West Sussex featuring rare sand-dune habitats, a sandy beach, shingle, and salt-marsh. Visitors can enjoy scenic coastal walks, beach activities, wildlife spotting including seals, and dog-friendly access with some restrictions during bird nesting season.
Chestnut Cottage is a stylish family-oriented holiday cottage on the Isle of Wight with scenic countryside views, offering self-contained accommodation near a beautiful sandy beach and outdoor seating area.
Mottistone Manor is a National Trust property on the Isle of Wight known for its historic manor house dating back to the 15th century and its popular gardens. The house is generally not open to the public except for one day per year, offering visitors a glimpse of historic architecture and landscaped gardens.
Ingelwood Retreat is a contemporary detached reverse-level house secluded in a scenic location near the sea, offering peaceful surroundings with sea views and coastal or country walks nearby. It accommodates seven guests with four bedrooms and provides a family-friendly and self-contained atmosphere.
Ventnor Downs offers dramatic coastal views and expansive chalk hills with diverse wildlife including rare birds and feral goats. Visitors can explore trails featuring historic military sites and Bronze Age remains in a scenic outdoor environment.
Ventnor is a Victorian-era seaside resort town on the Isle of Wight known for its sheltered microclimate, beaches, Victorian heritage, botanic gardens, vibrant arts scene, and historic landmarks.
A distinctive Grade I listed Victorian Fort converted into luxury accommodation with scenic sea and countryside views, set in a coastal area of the Isle of Wight.
Farringford Estate is a historic garden on the Isle of Wight with a recreated walled garden reflecting its association with poet Alfred, Lord Tennyson, featuring herbaceous borders, a public glasshouse, and wildlife planting.
Join a guided tour of the Needles Old Battery to explore its military history, surviving structures and stories of the people who lived and served there. The tour is led by Jo and Steve from Restore the Story CIC.
Woodside Bay Lodge Retreat is a stylish beachside resort on the Isle of Wight's north-east shore, providing a tranquil ambiance by the water's edge with opportunities for nature walks and beach access.
This accommodation is a converted former primary school building located close to the beach on the Isle of Wight, offering a spacious holiday home ideal for small families with an enclosed garden and private parking.
Borthwood Copse is a National Trust woodland on the Isle of Wight featuring ancient trees, native wildlife including red squirrels, and scenic walking paths with viewpoints overlooking the sea.
A characterful 5-bedroom, 4-bathroom reverse-level townhouse in Cowes with scenic park and harbour views, close to ferry and amenities, featuring ample living space across five floors and an enclosed garden with patios.
Rosetta Cottage is a Victorian manor house in Cowes, Isle of Wight, known for its connection to Winston Churchill's parents' marriage proposal. It comprises two holiday cottages managed by the National Trust and is part of the island's Churchill Trail.
Cowes is a historic English port town on the Isle of Wight known globally for its maritime heritage, especially yachting and the annual Cowes Week regatta. It offers a walkable town center with diverse shops, eateries, and cultural sights including Cowes Castle and a floating chain ferry connecting to East Cowes.
This spacious 5-bedroom detached house in Totland Bay offers modern and elegant living with coastal and countryside views, accommodating up to 10 guests with pet allowance, private parking, garden and terrace spaces, and a hot tub available on request.
The Needles Headland and Tennyson Down on the Isle of Wight offer stunning coastal views, walking trails, and natural landscapes with historic monuments and military forts, managed as open chalk grassland with public access.
A guided tour of the Needles New Battery explores its history as a coastal defence site and later as a Cold War rocket-testing base, including the development of the Black Knight and Black Arrow rockets.
Gladices Barn is a luxury barn conversion located within a private estate on a peaceful, scenic 250-acre farm in the Isle of Wight countryside, offering a homely yet stylish setting suited for family gatherings, celebrations, and tranquil retreats.
Two modern barn conversions situated on a peaceful farm surrounded by countryside near the village of Wootton Bridge, offering a fresh and contemporary style with shared outdoor space and tranquil surroundings.
This family-owned garden features 3,000 sculpted conifers surrounding a unique one-tenth scale model village, with year-round interest provided by bonsai-treated trees and thoughtful landscaping. The garden is accessible, dog-friendly, and offers refreshments on site.
The Farmhouse is a tastefully converted historic building from 1820 offering accommodation over three floors with panoramic countryside views, situated near coastal attractions and local landmarks.
This spacious four-bedroom holiday home in peaceful Sarisbury Green offers a comfortable and welcoming base near riverside walks, coastal adventures, and local attractions with convenient on-site parking and a private garden.
Curbridge Nature Reserve in Hampshire is a riverside nature reserve featuring ancient woodland, salt marshes, and reed beds that provide important habitats for wetland birds and rare species. Visitors can explore established walking paths amidst mature oak trees and enjoy the biodiversity of the river and estuary environment. Dogs on leads are welcome, and free parking is available for a limited time nearby.
Unique converted railway carriage holiday home on Hayling Island with 5 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms, located directly on the seafront with private beach access and enclosed garden, suitable for families and pets.
Fort Cumberland is a historic pentagonal artillery fort in Southsea, Hampshire, protecting the entrance to Langstone Harbour and the Royal Navy Dockyard. Now managed by English Heritage, it offers pre-booked guided tours of its extensive masonry fortifications and houses a distillery and veterans charities within its casemates.
This detached coastal house near Freshwater Bay offers a spacious and homely retreat with scenic sea and downs views, located within a peaceful natural setting on the Isle of Wight.
Farringford is a historic Grade 1 listed Gothick style house on the Isle of Wight that was home to Victorian Poet Laureate Alfred, Lord Tennyson. Visitors can explore the meticulously restored 19th-century interiors and extensive gardens. The venue offers guided house tours and garden access with a rich cultural heritage.
Mole Cottage is a detached thatched cottage in the rural village of Luccombe with sea views over the English Channel, located between the popular towns of Shanklin and Ventnor, offering a family-friendly setting with nearby coastal walks and local amenities.
Appuldurcombe House is a historic 18th-century English Baroque country house on the Isle of Wight, now a partially ruined shell managed by English Heritage. Visitors can explore both the remains of the grand indoor mansion and the landscaped outdoor grounds originally designed by Capability Brown, with ghost walks offered in the summer holidays.
This detached 17th-century character property is set in a peaceful rural location near the New Forest, featuring historic architectural details and expansive garden grounds with countryside views.
Red Robin is a spacious four-bedroom holiday home in Lymington offering a homely atmosphere ideal for families and friends, with comfortable living spaces and easy access to local town and New Forest National Park.
Fair Isle House is a reverse level detached holiday home set within extensive countryside on the Isle of Wight, featuring traditional furnishings and scenic 360-degree views, suitable for families and groups with pet allowance and outdoor space.
Beach Side is a detached New England-style house set in a peaceful location with sea views and a large enclosed garden that leads down to the seafront, ideal for families or groups seeking a quiet retreat on the island.
Brading Marshes is a nature reserve on the Isle of Wight offering outdoor wildlife watching with habitats for rare birds like Marsh Harriers and mammals such as Red Squirrels. Visitors can explore miles of footpaths and enjoy multiple viewing points in a tranquil setting.
A five-bedroom sea view townhouse located opposite the green and overlooking the beach, playground, and public slipway in a coastal village setting, suitable for families, pets, and groups up to ten guests, with light and airy accommodation and enclosed garden.
Medmerry is a coastal nature reserve near Chichester offering extensive trails, panoramic views, and excellent birdwatching including avocets and birds of prey. The reserve is free to enter, dog-friendly on public paths, and features multiple car parks. Toilets and refreshments are available at a nearby visitor centre.
Selsey is a historic seaside town in West Sussex known for its fishing heritage, coastal landscape, and cultural activities including arts and sports, offering visitors a charming and walkable town center with beach access.
A luxurious Victorian villa overlooking a picturesque West Wight beach, set across multiple floors with family-friendly and pet-friendly features in a scenic waterside location.
Hurst Castle is a historic 16th-century artillery fort located on Hurst Spit in Hampshire, England, built by Henry VIII to protect the Solent. It features extensive 19th-century gun batteries, an active lighthouse, and served military roles through two World Wars. Now managed by English Heritage, the site offers visitors a glimpse into England's coastal defence history amid ongoing conservation efforts due to coastal erosion.
Serena is a spacious detached holiday home near the seaside town of Ryde, set quietly with views over the Solent and close to local amenities and coastal attractions.
A newly built mid-terrace house near Ventnor offering spacious, multi-floor accommodation with an enclosed garden, patio, and easy access to local beaches and town amenities.
Captain's Cottage is a newly renovated Victorian cottage located in the heart of a seaside resort with spacious and family-friendly atmosphere and access to local coastal and countryside attractions.
Wildheart Animal Sanctuary is a wildlife sanctuary on the Isle of Wight housing rescued exotic animals including tigers, lions, and lemurs within the historic Sandown Fort. It focuses on rescue and rehabilitation rather than breeding, offering both indoor exhibits and outdoor habitats for visitors to explore.
Sandown is a charming seaside resort town on the Isle of Wight, known for its long sandy beaches, historic military fortifications, thriving arts scene, and accessible public transport including a railway station and local buses.
A unique holiday home converted from a 1897 Pullman Railway Carriage offering spacious accommodation for up to 11 guests, located near the sea with a large private garden and onsite parking.
Pagham Harbour Local Nature Reserve is a significant wetland habitat with trails, a visitor centre, and diverse birdlife including tern colonies. Visitors can enjoy outdoor wildlife watching, accessible paths, and various walking trails, with facilities like a café and picnic areas.
The Rubbing House is a large luxury country house set in a secluded woodland clearing in the South Downs National Park near Chichester, offering scenic elevated views and extensive grounds with various indoor and outdoor recreational facilities.
West Dean Gardens is a 92-acre award-winning garden featuring Victorian glasshouses, ornamental grounds with half a million spring bulbs, an Edwardian Pergola, and a scenic circular walk through an arboretum with panoramic views of the South Downs. It offers a rich outdoor horticultural experience with facilities including refreshments and parking.
Woodside Coastal Retreat is a secluded beachside accommodation on the Isle of Wight, set within an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, offering a private beach, woodland trails, and a nearby bar with views over Portsmouth.
A large three-storey beachfront house with stunning views across the Solent, direct beach access, and accommodation for large families or groups on Hayling Island.
Langstone Harbour is a nature reserve with tidal mudflats, saltmarsh, and lagoons supporting diverse waterbirds. It offers outdoor wildlife viewing along coastal paths with no visitor centre, on-site facilities, or entry fees.
A stylish cottage on the Isle of Wight near Ventnor with four bedrooms and parking, featuring underfloor heating, smart TVs, a fully equipped kitchen, an enclosed garden, and a peaceful rural coastal setting.
This top-floor, three-bedroom apartment in Southampton offers accommodation for up to 10 guests with city views, located near local amenities and popular city attractions.
A modern two-bedroom apartment on the first floor in the heart of Southampton, suitable for up to seven guests with an open-plan living space and city amenities nearby.
Westquay is a major shopping centre in Southampton, offering over 130 retail stores including major brands, a wide range of dining options, a cinema, and leisure facilities all within a large indoor complex heated by geothermal energy.
Downs View is a charming townhouse in Ventnor offering accommodation for up to seven guests with four bedrooms, set in a scenic Victorian seaside town known for its unique microclimate and proximity to nature and outdoor activities.
Orchards Holiday Park in Newbridge is a scenic holiday park located on the western side of the Isle of Wight, surrounded by countryside and close to coastal attractions, offering family-friendly outdoor and indoor heated pools and a children's play area.
This detached property is set in a charming rural village surrounded by beautiful countryside, offering a peaceful family-friendly atmosphere with access to nature and outdoor activities.
Carisbrooke Castle is a historic motte-and-bailey castle on the Isle of Wight known for its 13th-century buildings, Elizabethan fortifications, and as the prison of King Charles I. Visitors can explore the castle's interiors, the Isle of Wight Museum, and outdoor earthworks including a well with a working donkey wheel.
Clarendon House is a traditional, period family home near Shanklin Old Village and the sandy beach, offering a spacious and charming environment with a large enclosed patio and garden area for guests to enjoy.
Bembridge Fort is a 19th-century hexagonal fort on Bembridge Down, Isle of Wight, built to protect the coast during the Second French Empire. It offers a unique historic military site with guided tours by appointment and has a theatre in the old gunpowder magazine.
Shanklin is a charming seaside resort town on the Isle of Wight offering a sandy beach, a historic Old Village, a scenic wooded ravine called Shanklin Chine, and a variety of traditional seaside attractions alongside cultural and nature experiences.