Freshwater town guide

Freshwater has the air of a town, but in fact holds the status of a village. An 18 hole golf course is superbly situated on the downs above Freshwater Bay, there are plenty of shops, and West Wight Sports Centre has a public indoor swimming pool. Now a hotel, Farringford was once the home of poet laureate Alfred Lord Tennyson and nearby is the Island's only thatched church, St. Agnes, built on land donated by the Tennyson family in 1908.

Pioneer Victorian photographer, Julia Margaret Cameron, lived at Dimbola Lodge at Freshwater Bay, which is now a photographic museum. The bay has a small beach and a large car park and is the ideal starting point for cliff-top walks, such as the Tennyson Trail to the Needles, with breathtaking views of the Channel and Solent. Inland from the bay is Afton Marsh Nature Trail.

Freshwater Bay by Gwynn White

Further to the West the Needles Pleasure Park can be found, along with spectacular views of the Needles themselves, the Island most recognisable landmark. Further north is Yarmouth, which provides a link by car ferry to Lymington.

Freshwater and Yarmouth websites in the Isle of Wight Index:-

URL	Description
The Laurels	Bed and breakfast - five minutes walk from the Ferry
IW Pop Festival	1970 limited edition photograph - 6 feet long
Freshwater Fruit Farm	Three mobile homes - set in a garden.
Wight Ventures	Venture breaks for groups on the IW
JCB Imaging	The one stop shop for all your imaging needs.
Broadband Now	Isle of Wight Broadband Survey
West Wight Sports Centre	A wide variety of sports and other facilities.
The Green Hollow Company	Embedded PIC software writing
Peter Danby	Sailing Photography
IW Cottage Holidays	Self-catering - Thorley.
Harwoods	Yacht Chandlers
Ferguson Family Museum	the life of tractor pioneer Harry Ferguson
West Wight Unique Homes	A new rural development
Freshwater Parish	Freshwater Parish Council Website
Wavells Bed & Breakfast	Accommodation, Cycle Hire in Yarmouth, IOW near the ferry
Brambles Chine Holidays	Self Catering Bungalows with sea views over the Solent
The George Hotel	Gourmet hotel at Yarmouth on the Isle Of Wight
The Needles Batteries	Victorian fort owned by the National Trust
West Wight Liveries	Livery stables near Freshwater
Wight RIB storage	Boat storage near Yarmouth
Buttercup House	Bed and breakfast accommodation, Freshwater.
Beach Cottage Isle of Wight	Self catering two bedroom cottage near the sea for holiday rental.
Field House	Four diamond, gold award bed and breakfast close to all amenities in Freshwater.
Albion Hotel	With breathtaking views across Freshwater Bay the Albion Hotel is right on the waters edge.
West Wight Disco	The soundtrack to your party, music and lights for all occasions
Islandwide Cars	A friendly and caring family business selling quality used cars
All Saints Church	Freshwater Parish Church
Freshwater Memorial Hall	Village hall, entertainment, available to hire.
64 Brambles Chine , Monks Lane, Freshwater	Self catering 6 berth holiday bungalow 3* tourist rated
Freshwater Village Association	Forum for residents of Freshwater and the surrounding area.
The Savoy Self Catering Cottages	Self catering holiday cottages in Yarmouth
Hazeltree Cottage	Self-catering accommodation in Freshwater, sleeps 6 people.
Essential Secretarial Services	Specialist secretarial solutions for small businesses and individuals tailored to meet your needs

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