Goldcrest Guidebook
Food scene
Family friendly pub and restaurant in Lake Sandown with large beer garden and free parking. Plenty of tables inside and out; and has been totally refitted for the 2020 season. Has one of the oldest buildings on the Isle of Wight in its grounds.
Merrie Gardens
Merrie GardensFamily friendly pub and restaurant in Lake Sandown with large beer garden and free parking. Plenty of tables inside and out; and has been totally refitted for the 2020 season. Has one of the oldest buildings on the Isle of Wight in its grounds.
Sightseeing
The cliff path runs from Sandown to Shanklin. The photo was taken from the Shanklin end looking across Sandown Bay and shows the beaches at Lake and Sandown as well as the promenade that runs along the coast which is also a lovely walk. Watersports facilities are located on Lake beach.
Cliff Path
Cliff PathThe cliff path runs from Sandown to Shanklin. The photo was taken from the Shanklin end looking across Sandown Bay and shows the beaches at Lake and Sandown as well as the promenade that runs along the coast which is also a lovely walk. Watersports facilities are located on Lake beach.
Art and Culture
Goldcrest cottage bungalow is located in west Sandown which makes it ideally placed to access attractions and venues in Shanklin too. Shanklin theatre has a great calendar of shows, and if you want to leave the car behind, you can catch the frequent bus service just two minutes walk from Goldcrest. The Isle of Wight bus service caters brilliantly for holiday guests with an excellent late night service too, so if you'd like an evening of culture, Shanklin Theatre is well worth a visit.
14 locals recommend
Shanklin Theatre
Prospect RoadGoldcrest cottage bungalow is located in west Sandown which makes it ideally placed to access attractions and venues in Shanklin too. Shanklin theatre has a great calendar of shows, and if you want to leave the car behind, you can catch the frequent bus service just two minutes walk from Goldcrest. The Isle of Wight bus service caters brilliantly for holiday guests with an excellent late night service too, so if you'd like an evening of culture, Shanklin Theatre is well worth a visit.
Activities and Leisure
Just a 5-minute walk or a minutes drive from Goldcrest, the Heights Leisure Centre has two swimming pools, squash court, multimedia gym and lots of fun fitness classes if you're feeling energetic. It also has a spa suite that includes a jacuzzi, steam room and sauna to relax in. A great indoor option close to home for a showery day. Café onsite too.
The Heights Leisure Centre
BroadwayJust a 5-minute walk or a minutes drive from Goldcrest, the Heights Leisure Centre has two swimming pools, squash court, multimedia gym and lots of fun fitness classes if you're feeling energetic. It also has a spa suite that includes a jacuzzi, steam room and sauna to relax in. A great indoor option close to home for a showery day. Café onsite too.
Close by Goldcrest Cottage Bungalow in west Sandown is Los Altos park which is a great recreational space to have a picnic when you fancy a change from the beaches. Good for walks, space to play and views of Brading Down. You may even spot one of our famous residents here - the red squirrel.
Los Altos Public Park
51 Fairfield GardensClose by Goldcrest Cottage Bungalow in west Sandown is Los Altos park which is a great recreational space to have a picnic when you fancy a change from the beaches. Good for walks, space to play and views of Brading Down. You may even spot one of our famous residents here - the red squirrel.
Lake beach also known as Dunroanin beach has watersports equipment for hire. It's accessed either from the cliff path or via the coastal promenade. It's in west Sandown, just like Goldcrest cottage bungalow. Walk along the prom from Lake beach for a stroll into Sandown or in the opposite direction you can stroll to Shanklin, or just relax on Lake beach and catch a few rays listening to the waves breaking on the shore. Bliss!
Dunroanin Beach Lake
11A Cliff PathLake beach also known as Dunroanin beach has watersports equipment for hire. It's accessed either from the cliff path or via the coastal promenade. It's in west Sandown, just like Goldcrest cottage bungalow. Walk along the prom from Lake beach for a stroll into Sandown or in the opposite direction you can stroll to Shanklin, or just relax on Lake beach and catch a few rays listening to the waves breaking on the shore. Bliss!
Perfectly positioned for golfers and golfing holidays Goldcrest bungalow is close to Shanklin and Sandown Golf Club. With a par 70 (men), par 72 (ladies) 18-hole parkland course that's hosted the county championships many times, it welcomes visitors and offers special deals. Importantly, it's playable 52 weeks and has a great clubhouse serving meals. Regular competitions such as ladies day on a Tuesday morning, and men's events typically on Wednesday and Saturdays also give you the opportunity of challenge to showcase your skills. The club also runs free professional training periodically to encourage girls and women to take up the game, so it's worth checking their website before booking your stay if you want to take part in any of their events and offers so that you can match the dates. The golf club (as you'd expect) does have a dress code, which is smart casual or golfing attire (but no rugby/football shirts, trendy ripped jeans, shortie shorts (long tailored shorts are ok), and no speedos or flip flops ha ha).
Shanklin & Sandown Golf Club
The FairwayPerfectly positioned for golfers and golfing holidays Goldcrest bungalow is close to Shanklin and Sandown Golf Club. With a par 70 (men), par 72 (ladies) 18-hole parkland course that's hosted the county championships many times, it welcomes visitors and offers special deals. Importantly, it's playable 52 weeks and has a great clubhouse serving meals. Regular competitions such as ladies day on a Tuesday morning, and men's events typically on Wednesday and Saturdays also give you the opportunity of challenge to showcase your skills. The club also runs free professional training periodically to encourage girls and women to take up the game, so it's worth checking their website before booking your stay if you want to take part in any of their events and offers so that you can match the dates. The golf club (as you'd expect) does have a dress code, which is smart casual or golfing attire (but no rugby/football shirts, trendy ripped jeans, shortie shorts (long tailored shorts are ok), and no speedos or flip flops ha ha).
Sandown airfield hosts loads of events all season including live music and BBQs, cycle races, fun runs, car boot sales (typically on a Saturday), classic car shows and offers free car parking. It also houses the aircraft museum and giant rocket from the island’s space race days. It's well worth checking their website to match your stay dates with any events they hold that you'd like to attend. Just as an example, there's a company that comes over a couple of times during the season that does helicopter pleasure flights from the grass airfield, which will take you across Sandown bay giving you some amazing aerial photo opportunities to share on social media. We walked up to watch them last year and to enjoy the BBQ and music that the café bistro puts on. www.eghn.org.uk
6 locals recommend
Isle of Wight/Sandown Airport
Scotchells Brook LaneSandown airfield hosts loads of events all season including live music and BBQs, cycle races, fun runs, car boot sales (typically on a Saturday), classic car shows and offers free car parking. It also houses the aircraft museum and giant rocket from the island’s space race days. It's well worth checking their website to match your stay dates with any events they hold that you'd like to attend. Just as an example, there's a company that comes over a couple of times during the season that does helicopter pleasure flights from the grass airfield, which will take you across Sandown bay giving you some amazing aerial photo opportunities to share on social media. We walked up to watch them last year and to enjoy the BBQ and music that the café bistro puts on. www.eghn.org.uk