The Isle of White is a unique island. It is a great place to explore, with beaches, rolling hills, a stunning coastline, and beautiful towns and villages. With Last Minute Cottages, our simple booking system and market-leading customer services team will make your Isle of White trip as easy as possible.
Reasons to Visit the Isle of Wight
Beaches
The Isle of Wight has a lovely selection of beaches. Cowes is a beautiful seaside location best known for its sailing races and water sports. Freshwater Bay is a small, sheltered cove near the village of Easton, a wonderful place to visit if you are looking for a quieter day out. Shanklin is a seaside resort town with lovely sandy beaches and lots of water sports. For your spur-of-the-moment getaway to the Isle of Wight, you may be looking for a beachside cottage. If so, we have many professionally managed cottages at seaside locations all over the island. With the best selection of last-minute cottages, we are confident you'll find a beach cottage you'll want to return to again and again.
Walking
Walking on the Isle of Wight is a voyage of discovery. From dinosaur fossils at Compton Bay, views along the white cliffs, a 19th-century fort, a Cold War rocket test site, and neolithic ruins, there is so much to see. The National Trust has set up some great trails for you and your family to follow, with most trails having a short or long version, ideal if you are with young ones. The Isle of Wight has several protected areas including the Isle of Wight AONB and the Isle of White National Landscape. After an exciting day's walking, you can relax in a cosy cottage that is a splendid fit for you and your family or friends. We also have cottages with a hot tub and others with a pool, so you can fully relax those muscles.
Where to Stay on the Isle of Wight
Where you choose to stay will probably be based on what activities you and your family will be doing on the Isle of Wight. If you are looking for a seaside town where you can fully enjoy the beach, Cowes or Shanklin are great choices. If you are going for a more walking-based holiday, we also have cottages inland. When you rent your last-minute cottage, you'll benefit from our best price guarantee. You can also save more money by becoming a member and being eligible for member deals.
Places to Visit on the Isle of Wight
Ryde is the largest town on the island and has lots to do, including sandy beaches, restaurants, museums and galleries.
Cowes is the island's sailing and water sports centre, and there is plenty to do with lots of galleries and shops.
Yarmouth has excellent access to the island's stunning AONB, Yarmouth Castle and Tapnell Farm Park for the kids.
Shanklin is a seaside resort with lots to do for adults and children, including water sports and the nearby Osborne House.
