The Shute
43991.8 miles W of Ventnor / Sleeps 6 + 2 cots*
7 Nights from £720
The location of attractions is intended only as a guide. Distances are 'as the crow flies'.
Nearest pub
White Horse Inn (1 ¼ miles)
One of the oldest pubs in England, you will find a warm welcome and traditional pub grub here. There's ample parking, it's child friendly and dogs are allowed. There is also a large beer garden,
Nearest beach
Woody Bay (¼ mile)
Acess is a bit of a scramble but you are assured a nice quite spot here. The sand is red and white with large boulders and rocks. There are fabulous uninterrupted views over the Solent and the village of St Lawrence is close by.
Nearest walk
History of Ventnor Downs walk (2 ¼ miles)
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.
Nearest town
Ventnor (2 miles)
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
The Chequers Inn (4 ¼ miles)
Set in the heart of the countryside, this pub has masses of parking, a huge kids play area, childrens menu and dogs are welcome. Three roaring log fires will keep you toasty in winter.
September 2021
Meal at The Chequers Inn
We had a lovely meal at The Chequers Inn, the server was excellent, the staff were very friendly and the food was amazing. Very dog friendly
June 2019
Best pub/restuarant we visited durring our stay.
Excellent food, good selection of beers and the friendliest staff you could wish to have serving you.
They made our border collie Mollie really welcome.
The Taverners (3 ¼ miles)
A traditional country pub which uses local produce and even its own home grown herbs from a vegetable patch in the garden. There's a kids play area and a shop selling all sorts of local produce. Dogs are welcome.
July 2017
A warm welcome
We booked for a meal at The Taverners after first visiting there for a drink earlier in the week. We received a warm friendly welcome and the food was excellent, plenty of choice with daily specials and a bit different to the norm. . The service was excellent and very prompt. Their local brew was also good. I would definitely recommend this establishment and would visit again when I am next on the Isle.
The Old Fort Seaview (11 miles)
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.
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.
The Wight Mouse Inn (3 ¼ miles)
This pub is in a great location for walkers and cyclists on the southern most stretch of the island. With good food and a relaxed atmosphere be sure to pop in. There's a large outside seating area for warmer months. Dogs are welcome.
June 2021
Trevor Maycock
We ate several times at the 'mouse. The staff were very friendly and helpful. The food is very good and the portions significant. A good food menu and selection of beers. Overall, excellent value for money and well staffed with good service even when busy.
July 2019
Mrs S Gates
Very nice pub good food and décor, friendly had two good meals in the pub
Godshill (3 ¼ miles)
Come here for the quintessential cream tea holiday, with thatched rooftops and picnics on the village green. There are plenty of tearooms to sample homemade cakes or have a tipple in the tiny cider shop, before walking off the treats in this picturesque location.
September 2021
Walk to Godshill
Walked from the cottage to Godshill, it's a lovely walk and village to explore. We particularly enjoyed the Model Village. All dog friendly too.
July 2019
mrs s. c. gates
Lovely place, good Old World tea rooms lovely waitress
Did seem very quiet
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