We are so proud of our amazing team here at Nettlecombe, all of whom go the extra mile to keep us at the top of our game and make sure you experience the holiday of a lifetime.
You can meet a few of them below and hear a few local tips and secret gems that you might like to do during your stay.
A trip to Steephill Cove is a must, situated just south of the Victorian seaside town of Ventnor is this picturesque traditional fishing cove with a sandy beach that is only accessible by foot. Make sure you try the amazing crab pasties at The Beach Shack.
Having worked at Nettlecombe Farm for nearly half a century, Buster knows the farm like the back of his hand, and has many a story to tell of yesteryear. Try and find his hidden lucky horseshoe during your stay and make a wish.
Check out www.thepriceiswight.co.uk for some great discounted deals on things to do and places to go here on the Isle of Wight. Everything from festival tickets, activities and days out to meals at local pubs and restaurants.
Pack a picnic and enjoy the views at Compton Bay and up on Tennyson downs with lots of lovely walks and the most beautiful sunsets here across the island. If you have little ones they may enjoy a bit of fossil hunting on the beach.
Try your hand at stargazing whilst you are here as we get the most amazingly clear nights. We have hardly any light pollution so you will experience seeing night skies like you have never seen before. Look out for shooting stars.
A trip to the Isle of Wight would involve lots of walking to find some of our Island's hidden treasures such as Devil’s chimney, St Boniface Down (especially if you are brave enough to climb the down and then come all the way back down Shanklin side and down through Devil’s chimney to Bonchurch Beach.) I would...
From the outside you could be fooled into thinking it's just the local post office, but inside Joe's Bar in Niton is a fabulous local ale house and diner with a beer garden. Pizzas cooked in the wood fired oven are not to be missed.
