by Lisa | Apr 18, 2023 | Animal Sanctuary, Beach, Cafe, car park, Coastal, Fort, Historic
Wildheart Animal Sanctuary Favorite The Wildheart Animal Sanctuary is a refuge for rescued animals (most notably, big cats) inside the former Sandown Fort on the coastline of Sandown, Isle of Wight. Inside the main sanctuary building is a shop and spacious cafe. The...
by Lisa | Feb 13, 2023 | Coastal, Historic, National Trust
The needles Favorite the needles rocks & lighthouse The Needles on the western tip of the Isle of Wight is one of the most photographed groups of rocks in the world – this row of three distinctive chalk stacks are a photographer’s delight.  The best view of...
by Lisa | Feb 8, 2023 | Coastal, Historic, Industrial, National Trust, Rural
bembridge fort Favorite bembridge fort Bembridge Fort is an unrestored Victorian fort set on top of dramatic chalk cliffs on the east coast of the Isle of Wight. It is owned by the National Trust. The fort has magnificent views across the Island and the Solent. The...
by Lisa | Feb 2, 2023 | Architectural, Cafe, Coastal, Commercial, Historic, Industrial, National Trust
the old battery Favorite the old battery The Old Battery sits high above the Needles on the western tip of the Island.  Built to defended the nation from 1860 when a chain of defences were constructed around the Isle of Wight and the south coast to protect...
by Lisa | Jan 30, 2023 | Architectural, Cafe, Coastal, Commercial, Historic, Industrial, National Trust, Rural
the needles new battery & rocket testing site Favorite the needles new battery & rocket testing site The Needles New Battery is a site further up the headland from The Old Battery. It was completed between 1893-95, the New Battery was built after the Old Battery...
by Lisa | Sep 30, 2022 | Coastal, Residential
The Crow's Nest Favorite the crow’s nest This stunning architectural detached modern house maximises the fabulous views from Cowes and across the Solent to the south coast. The property is multi storey and each room is stylishly designed with thoughtful pieces...