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About the Area

Located in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, Sandhills Holiday Park on the beautiful Isle of Wight, has a cliff top setting with breathtaking, panoramic coastal views. Family run since the 1950s, this tranquil site is aimed at couples and family groups.

On site facilities include:

. Reception
. Shop selling basic grocery items, newspapers, beach ware, gifts and an off licence
. Launderette, operated with tokens purchased from Reception
. Children's play area with swings, slide etc.
. Private slipway to Whitecliff Bay Beach and cafés - 5 minute walk from the accommodation

Site rules apply – please enquire for details. All information regarding site rules can be found on Sandhills website.


Local Attractions

There are many places of interest locally, along with restaurants, cafés, bars and hidden gems.
To ensure you are able to access your desired attractions we have provided details so that you can book in advance of your stay with us. This list is by no means exhaustive, but will give you a taste of what's on offer locally:

For Adults Only
Mermaid Gin and Vodka Distillery – a must for all discerning gin buffs! Find out how it's made and sample the unique flavours of our locally made spirits. Also enjoy a bite to eat in the boutique style bar.

Rosemary's Vineyard – offering wine tasting, vineyard tours and the Vineleaf Coffee Shop, which provides light bites, paninis and baguettes etc.

Adgestone Vineyard – offering wine tasting and live music throughout the summer.

Bembridge Powerboat Training and Charter - RIB charters, trips and jet ski adventures, plus power boat training. For the adrenaline junkies this might be a fun way to see our shores.

Family Fun

Local beaches are full of rock pools and ledges where you can find crabs and sea horses if you are lucky.

Sally's Riding school - why not try horse riding with a beach trek along the lovely beach at Forelands. Sally's school caters for all ages.

Sandown Zoo - famous for its tigers and situated on Sandown seafront.

Sandown - with its numerous attractions and eateries, which include Dinosaur Isle, a large play park with enormous slides, plus beach bars and cafés galore. The Bandstand is one of our hidden gems and has a great menu for those looking for a restaurant with magnificent sea views. The sandy beach stretches for miles and the town boasts a large pier and many souvenir shops .

Goodleaf Tree Climbing - an award winning family run, recreational tree climbing business designed for adults and children 8 and over; great fun for all the family if you aren't afraid of heights!
Tapnell Farm- great for kids with play areas and get up close and personal with lots of furry friends including wallaby's.

Blackgang Chine - the UK's oldest theme park . This attraction has something for adults and children of all ages.

Robin Hill- this park is set in 88 acres and offers fun and thrills for all the family. Check out all the attractions on their website.

Chocolate Island - situated in Godshill, this is a firm favourite with all chocolate lovers.

Brading Marsh - a protected area for wildlife and many waterfowl and birds of prey nest in the sanctuary.

Historical Sites

Bembridge Windmill - built in the early 1700s and owned by the National Trust, this is the last surviving windmill on the island. Tours are available on request.

Brading Villa – This Roman villa dates back to the Roman occupation; the earliest parts where built in 100 AD and completed in 200 AD. Explore the fascinating history of the Island’s Romans and how they lived - see the villa’s 5 mosaics, which display a variety of subjects indicating the owner’s wealth and education.

Carisbrooke Castle – in the past, this has been a King's prison, a fortress and a royal summer residence. Building started in the 12th century and Charles 1st was imprisoned here in 1648 until his execution in 1649. Steeped in history and offering daily demonstrations of the original 16th century treadwheel well, which is operated by the resident donkeys whose ancestors have been drawing up water in the well-house for hundreds of years.

Osborne House - Osborne is the palatial former holiday home of Queen Victoria and Prince Albert and is an attraction for both history lovers and interior designers alike - the grandeur and opulence is a must see and we highly recommend it.

Local history can be researched at the local Heritage Centre and the local Lifeboat Station is an iconic landmark in the village and well worth a visit.

Local Eateries in Bembridge

Propeller Inn - next to our local airport where you can watch the small aircraft landing whilst alfresco dining, or sit inside the restaurant bar and enjoy the excellent value for money meals on offer. This is the closest pub to Sandhills and a short walk away or 2 minutes in the car.

Framptons – with a central village location, this small intimate restaurant brings you flavours from all around the world, from to amazing nibbles to classic burgers, flat breads and Asian salads

…and not forgetting Barbosa, Culver Haven, The Beach Hut, Tollgate Café and Best Dressed Crab.

Further afield we also recommend The Yarbridge Inn, The Duck, The Pointers Inn, The Garlic Farm, The Bonchurch Inn and Quarr Abbey. Take aways that deliver locally include Eastern Eye Indian food in Sandown.

Transport Links

For those of you who do not travel by car or prefer to use local transport to get around, there is a bus stop at the bottom of the hill which has a regular daily bus service.

Local Taxis can be booked by phone.

The more athletic may wish to join the cycling and walking trails, which lead around the Island and can be accessed at the top of the private slipway leading to the beach.

At-a-Glance Tick List