The Isle of Wight is renowned for its scenery, lovely walks and cycle tracks. Borthwood Cottages are ideally situated for exploring the Island whether you are walking, cycling or in a car. Locally there are lovely walks and bike rides - you can explore nearby Borthwood Copse or stroll around Alverstone Mead Local Nature Reserve. You can pick up the disused railway track at nearby Alverstone Village and walk or bicycle into Sandown one way or Newchurch the other. At Newchurch you will find a lovely old church and The Pointer Inn Public House (in case you need light refreshment!). The Pointer Inn serves excellent food.

 Nothing is very far away on the Isle of Wight. For example:-

Sandown - 2 miles
Shanklin - 3 miles
Ryde - 7 miles
Newport - 8 miles
Cowes - 14 miles
Yarmouth - 18 miles 
and of course, The Needles - 23 miles

There are numerous attractions and places of interest to visit whilst you are on the Island - animal sanctuaries to vineyards, castles to theme parks. To help you choose what to do while you are on the Isle of Wight, all the cottages are kept well stocked with information on things to do and see.

We look forward to welcoming you to Borthwood Cottages.