Location: Ventnor in United Kingdom
Nearest Airport:
Southampton at 20
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Nearest Ferry:
Fishbourne at 15
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Nearest Train:
Shanklin at 5
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Nearest Motorway:
M27 at 20
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Nearest Beach:
beach at 3
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Car: recommended
Plum Tree Cottage is situated in a quiet lane, about 1km south of the famous village of Godshill. The village has 2 pubs and a village shop along with a variety of tea rooms, gift shops and restaurants, it also features the well know model village. Also within walking distance is Appledurcombe House and its falconry centre.
There are numerous great beaches within a short drive, ranging from Shanklin and Ventnor with their many facilities to some wonderful unspoilt coves and longer stretches of sand around the south of the island. Some of these are quite empty even at the height of the season.
Plum Tree Cottage is in a designated area of outstanding natural beauty and there are fantastic scenic walks right from the door. For the more adventurous walker, there are also several long distance footpaths nearby as well as the Isle of Wight coastal path. Overall, the Island boasts more attractions than can possibly be listed; from zoos and theme parks to nature reserves to forests.