by Lisa | Feb 13, 2023 | Coastal, Historic, National Trust
The needles Favorite the needles rocks & lighthouse The Needles on the western tip of the Isle of Wight is one of the most photographed groups of rocks in the world – this row of three distinctive chalk stacks are a photographer’s delight.  The best view of...
by Lisa | Feb 8, 2023 | Coastal, Historic, Industrial, National Trust, Rural
bembridge fort Favorite bembridge fort Bembridge Fort is an unrestored Victorian fort set on top of dramatic chalk cliffs on the east coast of the Isle of Wight. It is owned by the National Trust. The fort has magnificent views across the Island and the Solent. The...
by Lisa | Feb 2, 2023 | Architectural, Cafe, Coastal, Commercial, Historic, Industrial, National Trust
the old battery Favorite the old battery The Old Battery sits high above the Needles on the western tip of the Island.  Built to defended the nation from 1860 when a chain of defences were constructed around the Isle of Wight and the south coast to protect...
by Lisa | Jan 30, 2023 | Architectural, Cafe, Coastal, Commercial, Historic, Industrial, National Trust, Rural
the needles new battery & rocket testing site Favorite the needles new battery & rocket testing site The Needles New Battery is a site further up the headland from The Old Battery. It was completed between 1893-95, the New Battery was built after the Old Battery...
by Lisa | Jan 29, 2023 | Architectural, Historic, Industrial, National Trust
bembridge windmill Favorite bembridge windmill Bembridge Windmill is owned by the National Trust.  It was built in c.1700 and is the only surviving windmill on the Isle of Wight.  The windmill is a Grade I listed building. It is four storeys tall and has four wind...
by Lisa | Oct 18, 2022 | Historic, Residential, Urban
Harold house Favorite hAROLD HOUSE Shoot & Stay Harold House is a stunning period town house in the centre of Cowes. Â The property is on a quiet street moments from the Red Jet, shops and restaurants. Â The property has three bedrooms (two doubles and a twin), two...
