Maureen Christine's Guidebook
Food scene
This is a unique experience to walk from my cottage down the steps to the beach and along, within easy walking distance.
13 locals recommend
Fishermans Cottage, Shanklin
This is a unique experience to walk from my cottage down the steps to the beach and along, within easy walking distance.
Thai Mukda Restaurant
59 High StAuthentic Thai cuisine and lovely people.
Cinnamon
7 Regent StLovely food.
The Village Inn
Church RoadLocal favourite to meet up for drinks and food.
Pendletons
85 High StLocal favourite, good food.
This is mainly a Pasta restuarant.
It’s got everything from a play area for children, interesting shop, walking trails, evening entertainment and a wonderful restaurant. Inside and outside tables.
81 locals recommend
The Garlic Farm Shop And Restaurant
Mersley LaneIt’s got everything from a play area for children, interesting shop, walking trails, evening entertainment and a wonderful restaurant. Inside and outside tables.
The Taverners
High StreetFood and atmosphere.
Pencil Cottage
2 Church RdCream teas and gift shop.
The Best Dressed Crab Ltd
Embankment RoadSee food and eat it! Stunning location.
Wonderful location overlooking the sea in Ventnor. Bistro style ambience. Beautifully presented food. Interesting menu specialising in seafood.
59 locals recommend
Smoking Lobster
EsplanadeWonderful location overlooking the sea in Ventnor. Bistro style ambience. Beautifully presented food. Interesting menu specialising in seafood.
The Yarbridge Inn.
Lovely food. Lovely staff.
Black Cat
83 High StVery authentic Thai food in an intimate setting
The Happy Haddock
87 High StLocal Fish and Chip Shop, all food freshly cooked
Holliers Hotel
3 Church RdCarvery, regular entertainment in the piano bar. Close proximity to the cottage.
The Steamer Inn
EsplanadePub Grub on the seafront
Tradewinds
Small beachfront cafe/bar, exciting at high tide!
Blueberrys
Outdoor or Indoor seating, very freindly staff and lovely views.
The Hideaway
Saint Boniface Cliff RoadBeautiful cliff top setting, live entertainment at the weekends
Full of history, lovely patio to relax and have a drink, quaint village setting.
25 locals recommend
Bonchurch Inn
Bonchurch ShuteFull of history, lovely patio to relax and have a drink, quaint village setting.
Crab
94 High StPub grub, quizzes and entertainment at the weekend. Sunny spot for a drink outside.
Now called True Food Kitchen. 5* food, very special food and staf, ideal for birthday celebration
13 locals recommend
Tramezzini
14 High StNow called True Food Kitchen. 5* food, very special food and staf, ideal for birthday celebration
Beautiful setting to watch the sunset, good food, entertainment in the summer.
29 locals recommend
The Waterfront
Madeira RoadBeautiful setting to watch the sunset, good food, entertainment in the summer.
Contemporary and modern setting. Will bring people in by tender from their yachts.
104 locals recommend
The Hut
Colwell Chine RoadContemporary and modern setting. Will bring people in by tender from their yachts.
The Terrace
Quay StreetChessell Pottery Cafe
Brook RoadBest cakes on the Island! Lovely log fire in the winter.
Sightseeing
Beautiful! It’s just as Queen Victoria left it.
124 locals recommend
Osborne House Osborne House Estate
Beautiful! It’s just as Queen Victoria left it.
Beautiful. Cliff walk or chair lift and short boat ride out the lighthouse to view the rocks and coloured sand.
91 locals recommend
The Needles Landmark Attraction
Alum Bay New RoadBeautiful. Cliff walk or chair lift and short boat ride out the lighthouse to view the rocks and coloured sand.
Shanklin Beach
Luccombe RoadBeach time!
If you buy a ticket at the begining of your stay it lasts all week.
The path leads down to the beach.
54 locals recommend
Shanklin Chine
3 Chine AveIf you buy a ticket at the begining of your stay it lasts all week.
The path leads down to the beach.
Ventnor Botanic Garden
Undercliff DriveMonastery, animals to feed, beautiful walks and local produce in cafe. Art exhibitions and services in the abbey.
34 locals recommend
Quarr Abbey
Quarr RoadMonastery, animals to feed, beautiful walks and local produce in cafe. Art exhibitions and services in the abbey.
Bembridge Harbour
Embankment RoadQuaint fishing harbour. Good for crabbing, walks and views of the harbour.
Brading Roman Villa
Morton Old RoadCarisbrooke Castle
Castle HillFamily fun
Fun for families
Isle of Wight Aqua Park
Tapnell Farm. Water park.
Blackgang Chine
Theme Park.
Amazon World Zoo
Watery LaneRosemary Vineyard
Smallbrook LaneCafe, live music at the weekend. Family fun.
West Wight Alpacas & Llamas
Main RoadThe Isle of Wight Donkey Sanctuary
Shopping
Retail therapy.
Isle of Wight Glass Museum
A3056Arts and crafts. Shipwreck museum. Lavender shop. Local produce at farmer jacks.
18 locals recommend
Arreton Barns
Main RoadArts and crafts. Shipwreck museum. Lavender shop. Local produce at farmer jacks.
Walks and Hikes
Fun adventures
Tackt-Isle Adventures
Kayak hire and water sports.
routefifty7 Bike Hire
Landguard Manor RoadBike hire
High Adventure Paragliding
Main RoadTuition & Tandem or solo flights.
Isle of Wight Dolphins BSAC Scuba Diving and Training
6 Noke CommonScuba diving school
Sally's Riding School
Eddington RoadHorse riding, riding on the beach at St. Helens.
Wight Water
High Adventure Paragliding
Main RoadTraveler advice
Book before you go
Local Restuarants
I would book before you arrive especially in peak season if you would like me to book for you I will be happy to make a reservation for you
What to pack
Travel Light
Please bring small cases it’s a cottage although I do have some storage space in the spare bedroom if not required for any extra guests.I provide towels and beach towels .I am able to recommend excursions and make reservations for you if required .Shanklin also has a wonderful theatre so please check productions .