There are literally hundreds of places to visit and things to do and, as the cottage is centrally situated on an island just 24 miles long and 12 miles wide, none of them are more than thirty minutes drive away. Here are just a few with approximate distances from the cottage:

Isle of Wight Studio Glass - half a mile

Ventnor Botanic Gardens - one mile

Ventnor Town - two miles

Blackgang Chine - four miles

Appuldurcome House - five miles

Dinosaur Centre - eight miles

Carisbrooke Castle - nine miles

Isle of Wight Steam Railway - ten miles

Osborne House - fourteen miles

The range of sporting and outdoor activities available on the island includes: sailing, windsurfing, paragliding, horse riding, golf, ice skating, fishing, walking, diving and many more.