Freshwater
Things to do in Freshwater, Isle of Wight
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Freshwater is a small town on the Isle of Wight's west coast, with a cluster of bed and breakfasts serving as the main accommodation. Several stand out: The Bay Boutique Bed and Breakfast, Stroud House, Tollgate Cottages, and Cosy Wolf all hold perfect ratings, while Rockstone Cottage is rated 4.9 from 52 reviews. It is the kind of place where visitors tend to stay put rather than move between lodgings.
The eating options lean toward the casual end. The Isle of Wight Aquapark at Tapnell Farm is rated 4.8 from 189 reviews and appears to be the main draw—combining food with a water attraction. Longbeach Bar, rated 4.6 from 100 reviews, offers a more traditional seaside venue, while Cafe Verdi rounds out the choices at 4.1 from 57 reviews.
The West Wight Sports Centre, rated 4.5 from 432 reviews, is the listed attraction and suggests the town caters to visitors seeking activity rather than sightseeing. Beyond what we know of, Freshwater rewards exploration on foot and by bike, with plenty of coastal paths and quiet roads through the western end of the island.
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Cosy Wolf Bed & Breakfast
Cosy Wolf Victoria Road, Freshwater
Rockstone Cottage
Colwell Chine Road, Freshwater
Sea Breeze
Sea Breeze Heathmeadow, Freshwater
Stroud House
Stroud Road, Freshwater
The Bay Boutique Bed and Breakfast
Holme, Freshwater
Tollgate Cottages Bed and Breakfast
2 Tollgate Cottages, Freshwater
Things to Do in Freshwater(1)
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Where to Eat in Freshwater(2)
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Attractions Near Freshwater
All attractions in Freshwater →Worth the trip — within 50 miles of Freshwater.
2 mi
Fort Victoria
Yarmouth · ⭐ 4.3
2 mi
Island Planetarium
Yarmouth · ⭐ 4.0
2 mi
Yarmouth Castle
Yarmouth · ⭐ 4.1
2 mi
Needles Park Sand Cliffs
Alum Bay · ⭐ 4.6
2 mi
Tapnell Farm
Yarmouth · ⭐ 4.9
3 mi
West Wight Alpacas
Wellow · ⭐ 4.7
3 mi
The Needles Old Battery
Alum Bay · ⭐ 4.6
Chessell Pottery Cafe
Yarmouth · ⭐ 4.5
Camping in Freshwater
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Self-Catering Cottages in Freshwater
All cottages in Freshwater →The Officers Mess
5 bed · sleeps 10
The Tap Room
3 bed · sleeps 6 · from £807
The Sergeants Quarters
3 bed · sleeps 7 · from £493
Tennyson Cottage
2 bed · sleeps 4 · from £585
Loreto
3 bed · sleeps 4 · from £747
Rosedene
5 bed · sleeps 10 · from £1,372
Rest-A-While
3 bed · sleeps 6 · from £747
The Shieling
1 bed · sleeps 2 · from £537
Common questions about Freshwater
Where can I stay in Freshwater?
We list 6 hotels, B&Bs and guest houses in and around Freshwater.
What is there to do in Freshwater?
We list 1 attractions and things to do in and around Freshwater.
Where can I eat in Freshwater?
We list 2 restaurants, pubs and cafes in and around Freshwater.
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