Isle of Wight holiday cottages can be found in one of the UK's most popular destinations since Victorian times. The island's high chalk downs appealed to the Victorians and the elements of that era remain today Its temperate climate and sunshine record makes it perfect for weekend breaks on the Isle of Wight. For information about Isle of Wigth cottages, see the property listed further down the page.
The Isle of Wight, 23 miles from west to east and 13 miles from north to south is smaller than most of the major cities of the UK. It'll take a morning's drive to cover most of the better known areas - one road makes a complete circuit of the island.
There are numerous marked paths all over the island, ideal for walkers and cyclists and its countryside is dominated by farmlands, heaths and small villages. Its capital, Newport is set on the river Medina and has an excavated Roman Villa amongst its attractions.
There are other notable locations like Calbourne with its low stone cottages and Norman church. Carisbrooke, the old capital of the Island has a splendid 12 century castle, built on the site of a Roman fort while Brighstone has its own thatched cottages, a reminder of the Islands past. Rent Isle of Wight holiday cottages/self catering holidays on the Isle of Wight.
