Shore House

Shore House is in a fabulous position, just a hop, skip and a jump away from Seaview beach and a short stroll to the centre of the village. If you decide to eat out head to Lily's cafe for excellent coffee and fresh pastries or perhaps sandwiches for your beach picnic. The Seaview Hotel has a traditional seafaring bar, bursting with memorabilia and a charming restaurant for fine dining. The Old Fort is situated on the seafront, with eclectic furnishings and a menu including freshly caught fish, book ahead because it's a popular spot for lunch and dinner. If you decide to eat in, the local community shop has a good choice of home grown produce, fresh baked goods and holiday essentials. Beach goers will be spoilt for choice with three beaches in walking distance to choose from. Across the road from Shore House, Seaview beach is sand and shingle, with rockpools to the western side, great for family days out. Seagrove Bay is a wonderful beach at low tide and ideal for swimming or perhaps walk along the board walk to lesser-known Priory Bay, always peaceful and a great place to relax. (The pool is open from the beginning of May to the end of September). If you decide to explore further afield try Bembridge, a charming village with a good selection of independent shops, cafes and an excellent bakery. Bembridge is blessed with an impressive five miles of beach, although watch the tide times as some of it disappears at high-tide. Take a look at the iconic lifeboat station here, or the windmill, the last remaining one on the Island. Osborne House should be on your "to do" list, once the home of Queen Victoria, now managed by English Heritage and a rather special place to visit. And don't forget to call in and say "hello" to the donkeys at The Donkey Sanctuary, a wonderful place to spend time. However you plan to spend your days, Shore House is perfectly placed for all your Island adventures.