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Beautiful, clean and a must to visit. We will go back. It was our first visit to the Isle Of Wight and we were so impressed. Lovely family run restaurants, friendly people in the shops, on the buses and restaurants. Beautiful country views and coastal walks.

The location is excellent and a good starting point for cycling and walking. The apartment is spacious for two people and is well-equipped. With the windows open, you're close enough to hear the waves on the shore. TIPS: Take an eye mask for sleeping if you prefer sleeping in after 5 am! There is a super pizza van across the road - highly recommend - check for opening times. The same applies to a Travelling Bar on a bus it is situated close to the beach - 5 mins walk. If you like good coffee - take your own Nespresso machine (we did!)

You don't go to Freshwater Bay for attractions, it is quiet and a bit run down, but there are other seasides close. Really great attractions like Alum Bay, The Old Battery, Tennyson Down, Yarmouth etc. are close by. Interesting town centre which is long and has individual shops, places for coffee, fish and chips etc as well as several major supermarkets.

A wonderful destination for those who like to walk amongst stunning scenery with views of water in all directions, study birds, and see a variety of gardens with Mediterranean-type growth. This delightful, listed property has a huge garden in the middle of Freshwater, perfectly located for walking to the sea or onto the headland. The village atmosphere is cultivated by a combination of thatch, tiled and modern buildings with a Church and pub just along the road. The shops of Freshwater are also within easy walking distance, including an Indian restaurant with a mouth-watering menu! The bus service is frequent, so the car can have a rest too. An idyllic holiday location.

Freshwater, Colwell Bay and the South West area is a great location. Great sandy beaches, excellent walks and lots to see and do. Head North to Yarmouth on the Coastal path and back round to Freshwater on the disused railway track, or South to the Needles and return on the inland walk ways. The Red Lion in Freshwater is a great friendly pub, tucked away in a quiet area but well frequented by locals and holiday makers. Great selection of beers and any other tipple you might fancy. A goo selection of home cooked food awaits (although when do triple cooked chips become roast potatoes? go with the skinny fries!). The Hut on the beach at Colwell is a must if you have a special occasion to celebrate, pricey but well worth it for the experience. Also try the Highdown Inn at Totland Bay, a good stopping point when walking.

Freshwater is a really great place - loads of excellent walks. In the 5 or 6 days we were there, we explored the whole coast from Yarmouth right down to the end of Compton Bay. And it is totally spoilt for amazing beaches, great walks and nature. There are also some good pubs, restaurants and cafes dotted all around, plus supermarkets/shops in the center of Freshwater bay. In terms of getting around without a car, it is manageable - we went without one, and got around by a mixture of walking, taking buses and calling taxis, so it is definitely doable. However, it does take a bit of research to understand which buses run when and where, and sometimes none of the taxis are available. So I did end up getting back exhausted, but also had a great time there.