Guidebook for Seaview
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Seaview Mermaids
EsplanadeYou may know members there
Excellent driving range and 9 hole golf for non-specialist golfers. Relaxed dress code but a good enough challenge for most golfers
Westridge Golf Centre
Brading RoadExcellent driving range and 9 hole golf for non-specialist golfers. Relaxed dress code but a good enough challenge for most golfers
Ryde Golf Club
Binstead Road9 holes with relaxed approach to visitors and some great Solent views
St Mary's Hospital
Parkhurst RoadJust in case!
Food Scene
Well-known for its fine and bar dining or just a casual drink
19 habitants recommandent
The Seaview Hotel
High StreetWell-known for its fine and bar dining or just a casual drink
Ganders Restaurant
Upper Green RoadSmall but good
Lily's Cafe
15 High StFriendly coffee shop with pizza service too.
The Best Dressed Crab Ltd
Embankment RoadFresh shellfish in Bembridge harbour
High end Asian fusion specialising in fish:must book (also in Cowes)
59 habitants recommandent
Smoking Lobster
EsplanadeHigh end Asian fusion specialising in fish:must book (also in Cowes)
Drinks & Nightlife
The Old Fort
EsplanadeFriendly, popular pub with good bistro dining
One of 3 pubs in the group: good menu, lovely terrace overlooking the sea.
120 habitants recommandent
The Boathouse
Quay RoadOne of 3 pubs in the group: good menu, lovely terrace overlooking the sea.
The Pilot Boat Inn
Station RoadFriendly, busy family-friendly pub
The Crab and Lobster Inn
32 Forelands Field RdAward winning pub right by the Lifeboat Station
Entertainment & Activities
The Old Barracks
Puckpool HillGood for children
Sally's Riding School
Lovely riding school for children
Robin Hill
Downend RoadAdventure park and gardens:25 minutes drive from house
Haven Street Station
Station RoadGood fun and just a few minutes drive away
Osborne Golf Club
Beautiful parkland 9 holes:must book
Shanklin & Sandown Golf Club
The FairwayBest heathland 18 holes on the Island:must book
Seaview Community Shop
This a resdient funded and run shop in the High Street:staffed largely by volunteers, it offers the usual range of grocery items,specialising in local suppliers. 3 minutes walk from the house.
Friendly, award-winning store. Better selection than Galley's and saves a visit to Tesco Extra
Vics Stores (Londis)
Nettlestone GreenFriendly, award-winning store. Better selection than Galley's and saves a visit to Tesco Extra
Tesco Opticians
Big: pretty much everything you can need during your stay
Island Foods
Cothey WayButchers with lots of specialist and also traditional products. Excellent sausages.
Sightseeing
Brading Roman Villa
Morton Old RoadGood day out for all the family
Lovely day out in mature parkland. It also houses an excellent 9 hole golf course.
44 habitants recommandent
Osborne
York AveLovely day out in mature parkland. It also houses an excellent 9 hole golf course.
Active lifeboat covering the notorious Bembridge ledge
15 habitants recommandent
Bembridge Lifeboat Station
Lane End RoadActive lifeboat covering the notorious Bembridge ledge
Shopping
Seaview Pharmacy
Pier RoadIdeal for sorting out any little aches and pains.Also has a Post Office
Best place to get fresh fish locally...though try the best Dressed Crab too for prawns and crabmeat
7 habitants recommandent
Captain Stan's Bembridge Fish Store
5 High StBest place to get fresh fish locally...though try the best Dressed Crab too for prawns and crabmeat