Isle of Wight Self-Catering Holiday Cottages

The most welcoming holiday island in southern England, dotted with high quality cottages to rent around the coast and in the countryside

The best English holiday destination for family summer breaks

Holiday cottages, apartments and country cottages on the Isle of Wight, one of Britain's island resorts in the south of England that has everything: beaches, family parks and good weather. The IOW is incredibly good for family and dog-friendly cottage breaks.


You will love the seaside cottages on the IOW

Find a cottage or lodge to rent in he Isle of Wight and you will discover that it is a great place for outdoor enthusiasts, for people who want to do things on holiday rather than just laze in the sun.   What are the activities that you find relaxing during a few days away? The quiet country lanes on the Isle of Wight are perfect for cyclists, plus you can also use all 200 miles of bridleway and official cycle tracks. Can you think of a better way to see the island, stopping for lunch and a drink, as you want, at one of the many country pubs en-route? And if you're into mountain biking, then some of the off-road trails in West and Southern Wight will prove challenging in the chalky hills.  Enjoy looking through the photos of self catering cottages in the Isle of Wight and choose a coastal or rural cottage or town house for your next summer break. 

Rent a self catering cottage for a fabulous break on England's most pleasant and green holiday island on the south coast: the Isle of Wight. Any holiday cottages shown on this page are on the eastern side of the island in East Wight. This side of the island has one of the best family seaside holiday beaches at Sandown. The long and sandy beach has Blue Flag status at the Yaverland northern end of the beach. There is so much for families to do; visit the zoo in Yaverland, the Dinosaur Museum in Sandown, the pier for fun, games and rides for all ages, parks galore and walks in the country.

Another fabulous sandy beach can be visited in Seaview in the north east of the Isle of Wight. A beach that is good for walks and sunbathing is at Bembridge, near the yacht club. The sand dunes at Bembridge are covered with the bright yellow flowers of evening primrose and worth the drive to see them in such numbers.

Visit the old town in Shanklin, further south, for lunch at a thatched pub and to admire the beautiful old cottages. Take a walk through Shanklin Chine gorge down to the sea and an unspoilt beach. Ventnor, a seaside town at the very south of the island is another fabulous spot for family self-catering breaks. If you have never visited the Isle of Wight, do take a look at cottages to rent on the Isle of Wight and book yourself a holiday in the friendliest, most attractive and best value location in England.


The Isle of Wight is known for its charming thatched cottages although there are also many others that are equally pretty. Old stone built period cottages are very beautiful and a holiday in one of these would be a memory to be treasured. Because the Isle of Wight has played host to holidaying families through the decades, the island has much to offer tourists for bright sunny days and indeed wet ones. There are places to visit galore, lovely beaches and delightful villages. Tea shops are present in abundance to feed all visitors.

Popular Property Types in Isle of Wight

Looking to book a hot tub holiday in Isle of Wight for a truly relaxing break? Or need to find dog-friendly accommodation in Isle of Wight for a hound-friendly holiday? Or maybe you want to book a luxury cottage, a romantic couple's cottage or a large holiday house for a group of friends and family home looking to holiday in Isle of Wight. Popular types of holiday cottages in Isle of Wight include:

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Frequently Asked Questions about Isle of Wight

Whether you want to rent a self-catering cottage, a log cabin or a glamping accommodation, Isle of Wight is a wonderful area of English Islands to discover on a cottage break. Guests choose to holiday in Isle of Wight because of the inspiring countryside and rural areas, charming towns and villages including Bembridge, Brading, Cowes, Newport, Ryde and Sandown and the area's unique sights, sightseeing points of interest.
Some of the top attractions in Isle of Wight All tourist attractions on the Isle of Wight are within easy reach for day trips. Osbourne House is 10 minutes by car and is well worth a visit. It also puts on outdoor plays and various events during the summer. Arreton Barns has craft shops where demonstrations of crafts takes place daily and is within walking distance.
Some of the top activities in Isle of Wight are cycling, walking, walking, horse riding
Country Cottages Online features 5 holiday cottages in Isle of Wight for you to choose from, including dog-friendly, children-friendly as well as a good number of rentals with facilities to help you relax and unwind to keep you entertained on holiday. Prices for cottages in Isle of Wight range from £250 to £1916 per week.
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