HOW TO GET THERE:
Reach Beachside by car, plane, train or coach. Specific details tailored to your needs at the time of booking.
BY FERRY -
- car ferry services:
Wightlink, 2 routes: Portsmouth to Fishbourne (approx 45 mns) & Lymington to Yarmouth (approx 35min)
Red Funnel, 1 route: Southampton to Cowes (approx 1 hr)
- passenger only services:
Red Funnel operates the Red Jet from Southampton town quay (approx 22 mns)
Wightlink operates the Fast Cat from Portsmouth to Ryde town quay (approx 22mns)
Hover Travel operates the hovercraft from Southsea to Ryde Esplanade (approx 10 mns)
BY PLANE -
From Southampton Airport, take a taxi to the Red Jet terminal, or train to Southampton Central where a free bus service takes you to the ferry terminal.
BY TRAIN -
A ticket all the way to Cowes. From Southampton Central a free bus service to the ferry.
EXTRA POSSIBLE FACILITIES:
You will find some of our leisure equipment on the grounds such as kayaks, bicycles, dinghies, water trampoline and skateboard ramps. Since we cannot get insurance to cover guests for this equipment, please do not use any of it . The exception is if you can find your own insurance and can supply us with a copy of it specifying which equipment and the address.
A volley ball hoop (no ball) is available. A cricket net can be put up upon request.
THE ISLAND:
The Isle of Wight is often referred to as “Little Britain”: it is as if all of Britain’s topography has been condensed into one smaller island. No where on the Island is more than an hour’s drive and most of it within minutes. You can find beaches of all descriptions, sandy, rocky, shingle, dunes, with popular attractions, or tucked away and secluded. Cliffs, plateaux, hills, forests, open meadows, disused railway paths, esplanades, riverbanks, all make for varied walks and picnic spots. The extensive range of cycle paths makes the Island accessible along the quiet and thick of the countryside. There are of course a host of tourist attractions too.
The ‘capital’ is Newport, but each large town offers its own attractions of shopping, restaurants, cafes and bars. There are 2 multi-screen cinemas, a large theater and several smaller ones.
Character villages with thatched roof cottages offer cream teas, gift and craft shops and show a different side of the Island.
Other Activities:
cycling, crabbing, rock pool exploring, beach combing
