The Isle of Wight is a paradise for humans and hounds hankering for seafood, sailing and sunshine. Set in the sweet coastal village of Bembridge, you’re only a bound (200 metres) from a beautiful dog-friendly beach at this property, and a stone’s throw from two others – St Helens with its sand dunes and promenade (2 miles) and peaceful Seagrove (4 miles). Tackt-Isle Adventures in Bembridge (2.5 miles) offers sailing, windsurfing, kayaking and canoeing as well as paddle boarding, mountain biking, sand yachting, segways and bushcraft. 400-year-old Bembridge Mill is fascinating if you want a little history on your trip. Decamp after thrilling days out to some of the delightful dog-friendly pubs in Bembridge, Seaview (5 miles) and Ryde (6 miles).
Inside you’ll find a bright ambience and modern décor with a seaside feel, set over several split levels connected by short staircases. Prepare sublime local lobster and crab in the streamlined ground floor kitchen/diner, with access to the central, shared courtyard patio, perfect for convivial al fresco feasts. Up some stairs and through French doors, gather on the corner sofa in the beautifully proportioned lounge, to reminisce with wine and plan tomorrow’s excursions. Up more steps, unwind in a steaming corner bath in the bathroom or a hot shower in the shower room, before drifting into blissful dreams in the delightful king-size master bedroom and the two charming twins.
Find more fabulous dog friendly beaches at Yaverland Sandown (4.5 miles – go at low tide), sandstone-cliffed Luccombe Bay (9 miles), wooded Monks Bay (11 miles), Mount Bay and Orchard Bay (both 14 miles) and secluded Rocken End (18 miles). Explore Newport (12 miles) and the old winding streets of Cowes (17 miles), the Maritime, Military and Heritage Museums, beautiful Northwood Park and the town’s array of independent shops, canine-friendly pubs and restaurants. Conjure up history and romance at Carisbrooke Castle (12.5 miles) and Osborne House (14.5 miles) – dogs are allowed in the grounds of both. The possibilities for fun and marvellous memories are almost endless.