Medlars Bed and Breakfast

Located in a quiet, rural setting on the beautiful Isle of Wight, Medlars is a very comfortable country house B&B.

In an excellent location for exploring the whole of the Isle of Wight, the bed and breakfast accommodation is of a very high standard.

Yarmouth town centre and harbour are less than a mile (a 15 minute walk) away, and Newport - the county town on the island - is only ten miles away (about half an hour).

New: - 'Wifi' Wireless Internet Access is now available for guests.

The pretty, well appointed bedrooms are located on the first floor of the house and guests also have use of the dining room, terrace and garden.

The double bedroom has an attractive view over the garden, a four poster bed and a private bathroom with bath, shower, toilet and wash basin.

The other guest room has a lovely view over the surrounding fields.

This bedroom also has either a double or twin beds and en-suite facilites - including a bath, shower, toilet and wash basin.

A choice of full English or Continental breakfast is available each morning.

Vegetarian and other special diets can be catered for with prior notice.

A short walk away in Yarmouth town and harbour, there are many pubs and restaurants serving a wide range of other meals [along with an excellent choice of shops].

This quiet and peaceful location is close to Yarmouth, on the north west coast of the Isle of Wight.

Foot passengers on the ferry from Lymington to Yarmouth can be picked up and dropped off by arrangement.

For visitors with their own vehicle, there is safe, off-road parking available at the house.

Yarmouth is also easily reached from Southampton and Bournemouth airports.

Yarmouth is the smallest town in Britain, set in a conservation area with its own castle, built by Henry VIII to protect the harbour.

An abundance of footpaths cross the island's rolling countryside - walks from Yarmouth lead up the River Yar Estuary and over the chalk downs that form a ridge from Freshwater to Newport.

Freshwater Bay and Alum Bay are examples of the beautiful stretches of coastline within a few miles of Medlars Bed and Breakfast.

The Isle of Wight has many famous recommendations, close to the heart of Alfred Lord Tennyson - who celebrated the island and its encircling sea with such poems as 'Crossing The Bar'.

Places to visit include:

• Osborne House, where Queen Victoria and Prince Albert made their family home
• Carisbrooke Castle, where King Charles was imprisoned
• Gardens that are open to the public

The area of the Needles Battery is owned by the National Trust, as is most of the West Wight. Many winter migrant birds shelter here, in places which include the nearby bird sanctuary, on the Newtown River.

Liz, the owner of Medlars, can help in the planning of walking routes or give advice on local places of interest. Activities and amenities close to this location include horse riding, safe sandy beaches, sailing [tuition available] and golfing on attractive courses.

Bed and Breakfast £35.00 - £55.00 per person per night.
An extra bed can be provided in rooms at £20.00 per night.

This is a totally non smoking B&B.

Children under 5 years not accepted.
Well behaved dogs welcome by prior arrangement.