Welcome to St Albans House in Ventnor, have a wonderful stay.
The sea view from the kitchen is gorgeous.
The sitting-room with access to the patio and garden has a fantastic view of the English Channel.
You can admire this gorgeous panoramic view from virtually every room.
In from a morning swim, plan your afternoon activities after a delicious lunch.
The main bedroom on the first floor has sea views through both windows.
Once on the balcony, you can appreciate this splendid view.
Prepare a meal at St Albans and take in the view at the same time.
The comfy sofa in the TV room also has access to the patio and steps down to the garden.
A view towards the hall from the TV room.
A game of Mexican Dominoes, fun for all.
Fresh bread for your morning toast and fresh coffee.
Beetroot anyone.
A scrumptious spread for everyone to enjoy.
The light shines in every window facing the sea.
The relaxing sitting-room is bright and airy with windows to the front and patio doors with sea views.
Fun chairs to sit in while taking in the view and a good book.
The utility-room is an additional space with laundry appliances as well as an extra sink and worktop to arrange flowers.
Oh I do like to be beside the seaside!
The downstairs WC.
The entrance hall with stairs leading to the first floor bedrooms and bathroom.
First floor landing facing the family bathroom.
Enjoy your time on the lovely Isle of Wight surrounded by sea and beautiful beaches.
Relax with a snack and a good read.
The twin bedroom with views of the sea.
The second twin bedroom with views of the sea.
The front twin bedroom perfect for children and adults.
The first twin bedroom faces the front of the house. A game of tic-tac-toe anyone?
The second double king-size bedroom with views of the sea.
The afternoon sun glows in to the bedroom. Why not bask in the warmth with a good book.
Plenty of room in the wardrobe for your holiday clothes.
After a lovely day on the beach, wash away the sand from in between your toes.
Set in an elevated position, allowing most rooms to benefit from breathtaking sea views.
Sea views from St Albans House.
Take a seat in the garden and look out across the English Channel and watch the boats sail by.
Totland Bay and home to The Hut restaurant a popular destination accessible by land and sea.
The iconic Needles are worth a visit. It is also possible at certain time of the year to take a boat ride to see them up close.
The chairlift at the Needles takes you down to the beach and if you are inclined an exhilarating boat ride out to the Needles.
Take a pleasant walk down to St Catherine's lighthouse.
Osborne House in East Cowes. Queen Victoria's favourite home.
Make the most of the Isle of Wight summer sunshine and dine al fresco.
St Albans House
3980Ventnor | Sleeps 8 + cot*
7 Nights from £888
The location of attractions is intended only as a guide. Distances are 'as the crow flies'.
Nearby pub
A busy sea front pub with live music most evenings and Sundays. Seafood is a speciality on the menu and there is also a daily specials board. Dogs and muddy boots are welcome.
September 2024
Great little cove for those able to make the steep stairs and incline.
Wonderful unspoilt and secluded cove that had everything you would want for a lovely day at the beach.
Nearby beach
The Victorian seaside town of Ventor has a traditional beach with sand and shingle protected by chalk cliffs. A real bucket and spade family beach, there are lots of facilities including a paddling pool, deck chair hire and amusements. A car park is close by and dogs are not allowed from May to the end of September. Lifeguards are on duty during high season.
Nearby walk
Under two hours of discovering cold war bunkers and military secrets on a steep and difficult 2.6 mile challenge. The National Trust have put together a great free download to help.
Nearby town
Ventnor is the place to go if you enjoy a vibrant arts scene or botanical gardens. It seems a little warmer here all year-round, hence the flora and plentiful fish make it a great spot for anglers. Most of the island crab comes from here.
Also nearby
This gem of a place is located centrally on the Island and offers a loving and forever home to donkeys. Open daily, entry is free and you can wander the site to say hello to over 100 donkeys and ponies. Dogs are welcome and Grazers Cafe offers refreshments. Donations to support the sanctuary are very welcome.
August 2024
Wonderful day out
A brilliant day out for the whole family. The experience packages are good value and make the visit extra special.
Offering views across the Solent, this bistro bar and restaurant has a wide ranging menu throughout the day. You can watch the world go by from the outdoor seating or enjoy the nautical interior inside. Dogs and children are welcome.
May 2024
Good food, great atmosphere
Very friendly gastro-pub - excellent sea food and good views over the sea.
April 2024
The old fort
Great food and staff
August 2023
Fabulous Old Fort
Wonderful seafront eatery and hostelry. Delicious food, great service - all with fab views of the sea and moorings
July 2023
Great food and atmosphere
The food here is always excellent and the staff friendly and efficient.
June 2023
The Old Fort Seaview
Pub / restaurant
April 2023
Great views, tasty vegan food
We booked in advance having seen reviews about it being busy, glad we did it was full. We were lucky to get window table, wonderful view, relaxed environment, friendly efficient staff. Great to gave vegan options and can recommend the quality chilli. Would certainly go again!
October 2022
Great Atmosphere
Ate here twice during our weeks stay in Seaview. Even though we hadn’t booked the first time we went, which was a busy Saturday lunch time and we were a party of 6 including a 3 year old, we were given a warm welcome and seated with no problems. We had great service and the food was delicious on both occasions. We booked for our second visit as it seems to be a very popular place, understandably given the quality of the food and the service. Very family friendly too with a great buzzy atmosphere, would highly recommend a visit.
June 2022
Great food and atmosphere
Food
June 2022
Great pub
Excellent food and wine list, very helpful staff, not to be missed
June 2022
Amazing food and dog friendly
So nice we went twice for food and several times for a drink outside after a day on the beach!
Dog friendly and a lovely view.
Great menu and fab service
May 2022
Nice evening meal
Great atmosphere, nice staff, good food, reasonable pricing
February 2022
Excellent
Great service, food and view, visited a number of times during our stay and were never disappointed.
October 2021
Food great and great location
Lovely location on seafront and food was excellent. Staff friendly and attentive too.
September 2021
Lovely views, friendly staff, nice food
We visited a couple of times and enjoyed it. Great view!
September 2021
Excellent food and great staff
This is a great place to eat as it has some lovely dishes and has a specials board. We tried the sea bass which was so nice we returned for a second helping! Our party also tried the fish of the day which was a whole sea bream, again delicious. The shell on prawns, the fish and chips and the crab ramekin were also really nice and the bread served here was gorgeous and you get plenty of butter. The chocolate brownie dessert was a triumph too. All of this, plus it is dog friendly! Definitely recommended to try.
September 2021
The Old Fort
Great food, lovely staff and very welcoming
July 2021
Friday lunch
Two had ploughman's, one fish and chips, one sea bass. All excellent.
The new to the menu Lemon Posset was a delightful end to the meal.
June 2021
Good quality, well priced
Good quality, well priced and varied menu, with indoor and outdoor seating. We had a whole fresh plaice, and pulled pork burger, and both were excellent. Decent wine list as well
June 2021
Mrs Rachel Coleman
Our fish
February 2020
Excellent friendly service.
Lovely staff and food.
July 2019
Curry nights
We usually go to the weekly curry night when we are on holiday
July 2019
The Old Fort Seaview
Lovely seaside pub with outside sitting area. Enjoyed the food, but you do need to book ahead as they get very busy and its OK to sit outside if it is a balmy summer evening.
June 2019
Nice but....
We never got to actually eat in this pub. We did try several times but we were either too late or too early and they weren't serving food and then on our last evening there we were told no dogs after 6pm so we couldn't get a table. To be honest we did rather feel that sailing club members were given priority over holiday makers and that we were a bit of a nuisance that is tolerated rather than encouraged.
A recently opened community shop offering local produce, newspapers, fresh fruit, veg and milk. It's ideally situated in the middle of Seaview and a great place to stock up. They are only open mornings until Easter and then will extend to all day until October.
May 2024
Community shop
We loved the shop and all the local produce. Great bread and cakes. Very friendly service.
May 2024
Seaview Community Shop
Really good to have this well stocked and friendly shop nearby with newspapers readily available.
April 2023
Fantastic community shop!
An absolute treasure trove selling everyday essentials and lots of special island treats. Very pleasant people running it.
April 2023
Great community shop
Well stocked with fresh bread and bakery items daily. Very helpful, polite staff. Nice to talk to local people who helped with advice on days out, beaches etc
April 2023
Friendly and sell stocked
Went in for one thing came out with 6 including beautiful local artist card plus a new beach spade and tasty sourdough bread!Very handy organised little shop and always a bonus when served with cheerful attitude.
July 2022
Well stocked shop right in the middle of Seaview
A community shop spread over three linked rooms.
A good selection of food and general necessities and also buckets, spades and crabbing lines.
June 2022
Gem of a shop
Everything you need for day to day catering. Wonderful
October 2021
Everything you need
If staying in Seaview please support this shop with its friendly staff.
February 2020
Wonderful.
Great selection. Lovely staff.
September 2019
Great choice
This shop was open at 2 set times during the day, and we were pleased to see it was open until 18.30 when we stayed in Sept. They have a great choice of local produce including dairy items, the milk and Greek yogurt we had was delicious. The fruit was fresh and good quality, plus on sale were various dry goods and newspapers. A great selection of items. We will use the shop again if we return to Seaview.
February 2018
Great Little Local Shop
A new community shop recently opened in the heart of the village. It offers fresh fruit and vegetables, milk, bread and other local produce. This is the perfect place to get provisions in Seaview and saves a trip to the supermarket in the car.
A popular sea front inn with a large terrace and views across Sandown Bay. Inside the decor is decidedly nautical with a giant propeller by the front door and fisherman's glass floats on the veranda. Children and dogs are welcome. Live music plays and details of this are on their website.
April 2024
The Steamer Inn
Brilliant Location and top class food.
September 2023
Steamer Inn is great!
The Steamer Inn sells good food and the staff there are lovely. You can sit on the decks and look out to sea while you have your meal.
This pub is slap bang in the middle of Bembridge village and is popular with locals and visitors alike. Parking is fine on the roads nearby. The menu is created using food locally sourced in the village so expect seasonal, fresh produce. Specials change daily and include fish fresh from the local harbour. A pizza oven is the latest addition so freshly made pizza is also on the menu.
October 2023
Old Village Inn
Really good pub with great staff. A constructive criticism would be that modifications and updating can sometimes detract from that old world pub character that we love. Still very good and highly recommended, but could be even better.
May 2022
Fabulous friendly staff
We used this pub several times as a large family group, with young children and baby. The landlord couldn’t have been more helpful and ensured everyone was happy. The chef was also willing to adapt meals to suit and the serving staff quick and efficient. A really great place to grab a meal.
March 2022
The Old Village Inn
Lovely atmosphere very welcoming and friendly, food was excellent perfect for us
August 2021
Old Village Inn
We visited this pub on our first night in Bembridge after booking in advance. Very friendly staff, child friendly menu, well located
July 2021
OVI
Staff really nice food is excellent but book in advance as it can get really busy
December 2019
Friendly local
Great friendly pub. Went a couple of times and the food was great, the staff were welcoming and the quiz was great fun. Really enjoyed our nights here and wish this was my local.
April 2019
Friendly, welcoming, something for everyone.
Fabulous find in the village centre. Wide and varied menu, catering for most dietary needs. Staff are incredible. We ate here twice in a row, but I have no doubt that if you were in the area for a week you wouldn't run out of options.
June 2017
Traditional village pub
I like it here. It's casual, frequented by locals (usually a good sign) and the food is pretty good for a village pub. The meat is from the local butchers and highly recommended.
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