West Wight Cottages

01/11/2024

Get your tickets soon as these tours always sell out https://www.2thegranary.co.uk/what-to-do-on-the-isle-of-wight/

The Christmas Lights Tour is now ON SALE. 🎄🎉
Click the link for all the important details and for the link to secure your seats.
Get wrapped up ready for a unique festive experience for all the family aboard an open top bus. We have added in extra dates due to demand and hope you manage to join us.
https://www.islandbuses.info/xmas-lights-2024

31/10/2024

Last weekend for the iconic chairlift this season https://www.2thegranary.co.uk/what-to-do-on-the-isle-of-wight/

30/10/2024

Farringford Estate now closed for this season but great to see next year's opening dates already posted https://www.2thegranary.co.uk/what-to-do-on-the-isle-of-wight/

We are excited to let you know that dates are confirmed for next year and the great news is that the gardens will be open for Easter :-)

Gardens:
Tuesday 1st April to Saturday 25th October 2025 ( Tues to Sat).

House Tours:
Tuesday 29th April - Thursday 25th September 2025 (Tues to Thur) - same times as this year.

We welcome groups to Farringford Estate and realise that planning needs to be done early. If you would like to bring a group please do call the office on 01983 752500 to make arrangements.

Garden Passes wlll be available shortly for the 2025 season and we also have gift vouchers for House Tours that can be purchased from reception. All details will be updated on the website soon.👍

29/10/2024

Mottistone car park is a great place to start from when exploring the surrounding countryside over the winter https://www.2thegranary.co.uk/what-to-do-on-the-isle-of-wight/

Works in Progress

Please note that Mottistone Manor Car Park will be closed for resurfacing on Monday 4th November 2024. The Manor itself will be closed from this date for the rest of the Season, however the Car Park will be open for use once work has been completed.

Thank you for your understanding.

View of the Mottistone Manor with flowers in autumn, Isle of Wight. Text overlaying the image.

©National Trust / Laura McConnell

27/10/2024

Spoilt for choice on firework displays this year https://www.2thegranary.co.uk/

Bonfire night is due to be one to remember on the Isle of Wight this year.

26/10/2024

Come stay and enjoy our wonderful Brighstone Christmas Tree Festival Isle of Wight £350 for 4 nights at 2 The Granary, Brighstone - the cottage will be dressed for Christmas! https://www.2thegranary.co.uk/

We have a lot to pack in this year! So mark your calendars for the most Christmassy event of the year!

🌟 Brighstone Christmas Tree Festival 2024 🌟
🎄 Thursday 5th to Sunday 8th December 🎄

Join us for a magical weekend with over 150 Christmas trees across 9 beautiful venues.
- St Mary’s Church
- Brighstone Methodist Church
- The Wilberforce Hall
- Brighstone Social Club
- Brighstone Library (mini children’s trees 🎄)
- Mottistone Church (‘Wild’ Nature theme)
- All Saints Church, Calbourne (Choir of Angels 👼🏼)
- The Three Bishops Pub
- Isle of Wight Pearl

🎁 Don’t miss our Craft Market at the Scout Hall (Friday-Sunday)
🚜 Charity Tractor Drive on Saturday with disco and snow machine
🎅 Santa visits and Live Music
✨ Handcrafted Christmas displays, including the stunning Advent mosaic at St Mary’s
🎟️ Raffle, Children’s Passport Competition, Stalls, Prizes & more!
🚍 Free Park & Ride (Saturday & Sunday)

📅 Full programme available soon—stay tuned!
🎟️ Free entry, supporting local charities. Let’s make it a magical weekend for a good cause! 🎄

24/10/2024

2 The Granary, Brighstone, Isle of Wight 2 Nov – 20 Dec 2024 7 nights £595 https://www.2thegranary.co.uk/

23/10/2024

Half price for kids at West Wight Alpacas and Llamas this October half term https://www.2thegranary.co.uk/

Dont miss our half price tickets for kids this half term, another week left of the discount - just mention it when you arrive!
This is Daydream Believer with her cria 'Just an Illusion'

22/10/2024

Looking forward to being able to use the footbridge again https://www.2thegranary.co.uk/

The White Lady Bridge in Shorwell, which is said to be in a very poor and unsafe condition, is set to be replaced with a new, steel replica. Shorwell Parish Council has applied to the Isle of Wight Council for planning permission to replace the 48-year-old timber structure which spans the B3399 at S...

21/10/2024

Last chance to visit most of the National Trust Isle of Wight sites this season https://www.2thegranary.co.uk/what-to-do-on-the-isle-of-wight/

19/10/2024

Go batty at the Batteries this October half term https://www.2thegranary.co.uk/what-to-do-on-the-isle-of-wight/

17/10/2024

The Great Coastal Birdwatch takes place soon - what will you see? https://www.2thegranary.co.uk/nature-on-the-isle-of-wight/

16/10/2024

Lots to do on the Isle of Wight at October half term https://www.2thegranary.co.uk/what-to-do-on-the-isle-of-wight/

WHAT'S ON THIS OCTOBER HALF TERM 👻🎃

👻 Dare to be scared at Shanklin Chine's Halloween Spooktacular with eerie decorations, animatronics, live actors and spine-chilling surprises (now until 3 Nov).
🔎 Explore Quarr Abbey as you follow the clues on their All Saints Trail to find the ten Saints hidden around the Abbey and its grounds (now until 3 Nov).
🎃 Tapnell Farm is celebrating the humble pumpkin this October with a Pumpkin Trail and Pumpkin Festival (selected dates).
🏰 Gather your little monsters for a ghoulishly good day out at Carisbrooke Castle for their half term event (19 Oct-3 Nov).
🐯 This October Half Term, discover the secrets of lost animals on a Myths and Legends adventure at Wildheart Animal Sanctuary (19 Oct-3 Nov).
🐴 Things are getting a little spooky at the Isle of Wight Donkey Sanctuary! Pick up the free Halloween Trail and keep an eye out for pictures of ghosts all around the sanctuary (19 Oct-3 Nov).
🎃 Grab a wheelbarrow and explore the magical, autumnal farm pumpkin patch at Westover Farm (weekends in October).
🌊 Go behind the scenes of the world’s only year-round scheduled passenger hovercraft service with a Hovertravel Ltd tour (21 & 22 October).
🦸‍♂️ Meet celebrity guests and enjoy a variety of entertainment at this year's Fan TC Con - a great day out for all the family (19 October).
👻 Halloween Spooktacular at 1Leisure Medina Theatre is jam-packed with your favourite Halloween hits and amazing ultra-violet puppetry (23 October).
🦇 Join Gunner Bruce, a Victorian soldier and amateur naturalist, as he investigates some mysterious bat sightings at National Trust Isle of Wight's The Needles Old Battery during their Bat Trail event (19 Oct-3 Nov).
🎇 Bembridge Fireworks will take place on 25 October with stalls, food and drinks and fireworks lighting up the sky from 7.30pm.
🥀 Celebrate life and immerse yourself in a magical world at Blackgang Chine- Land of Imagination at their Fiesta of the Dead event (25-26 & 29-31 October).
🎃 Harrowing Horrors at Wild Oak Farm is hosting an exciting pumpkin picking event this Halloween - it's great fun for the kids this half term (26-31 October).
🧙‍♀️ Head for Isle of Wight Steam Railway's Wizard Week - it’s wickedly, wonderful fun this half term as witches, wizards and other ghouls take over Havenstreet (26 Oct-1 Nov).
👻 Join Carisbrooke Castle's storytellers as they guide you on a journey through the past at their Ghost Tales event (26-27 & 31 October).
🔎 Sign up to a Compton Bay fossil walk with your guide Megan, who will use the fossils and clues in the rocks to build a picture of the dramatic changes the Island has undergone, before a trip to the famous Hanover Point dinosaur footprints (27, 29 & 31 October).
😱 AFTER DARK Spooktacular is coming to Robin Hill this Halloween where it'll host the Isle of Wight’s biggest kids party on 31 October.
🤼‍♀️ Back bigger than ever before are the super heroes and villains of LDN Wrestling for the season final! Visit 1Leisure Medina Theatre on 1 November to see these athletes in action.
🏃‍♀️ A running event with a difference. Can you complete the 5km run between Wootton and Havenstreet faster than Isle of Wight Steam Railway's steam train? Sign up to Race the Train on 2 November.
🎆 Blackgang Chine- Land of Imagination are hosting a one-off special event to see the season out with a literal bang as they present what they say will be their biggest fireworks display ever (2 November).

ℹ️ For more information on what's on, click here: visitisleofwight.co.uk/whats-on

14/10/2024

Great night out at Blackgang Chine- Land of Imagination https://www.2thegranary.co.uk/what-to-do-on-the-isle-of-wight/

🎆 Get ready for the Fantastical Firework Finale! 🎆

Join us at Blackgang Chine for the biggest fireworks display on the Island, complete with a DJ party to keep the energy going all night! 🍂 Enjoy delicious autumnal treats as you soak in the fun. Don’t miss this ultimate celebration – it’s going to be an unforgettable night! 🔥

📅 2nd November ⏰10 am to 8 pm

13/10/2024

Spooky tales at Carisbrooke Castle for October half term https://www.2thegranary.co.uk/

Looking for something to do this October Half term? Gather round and prepare to be enthralled as you listen to stories spun by our spooky storytellers. Your little monsters will giggle and gasp at these family-friendly tales. 👻

12/10/2024

Beer and Steam this weekend at Isle of Wight Steam Railway https://www.2thegranary.co.uk/what-to-do-on-the-isle-of-wight/

11/10/2024

October half term special offer at 2 The Granary, Brighstone, Isle of Wight 19 – 25 Oct £695 (7 nights) or £99 per night (minimum stay 4 nights) https://www.2thegranary.co.uk/offers/

10/10/2024

One of many Halloween activities on the Isle of Wight this October half term https://www.2thegranary.co.uk/

🎉 Fiesta of the Dead is just around the corner, and our full programme is now live! 🎭🔥 Check it out to see all the epic performances, immersive experiences, and surprises we have in store! 🌙✨ Don’t wait—tickets are selling fast, so grab yours now and join the ultimate celebration! 🎟️🎶

09/10/2024

Exciting to have Graces Bakery coming to Newport https://www.2thegranary.co.uk/

08/10/2024

A weekend of classic buses ahead https://www.2thegranary.co.uk/what-to-do-on-the-isle-of-wight/

06/10/2024

Dinosaur fossil hunting on the Island this October half term https://www.2thegranary.co.uk/dinosaur-island/

Join us in the search for dinosaurs this October half-term at Compton Bay
As usual, we will be running a series of National Trust and public walks! We also have private walks available at localities across the island!

Here's the walk schedule for the week-

National Trust walks

Sunday, 27th October, 11.00 - 12.00, 13.00 - 14.00, 15.00 - 16.00
Tuesday, 29th October, 12.00 - 13.00, 14.00 - 15.00
Thursday, 31st October, 13.00 - 14.00, 14.30 - 15.30

Prices
Adults (18-60 yrs old) £5
Child (5-17 yrs old) £3

Public walks

Monday, 28th October, 13.00 - 15.00
Wednesday, 30th October, 14.00 - 16.00
Friday, 1st November, 14.00 - 16.00

Prices
Adults (18-60 yrs old) £9.50
Senior (60+ yrs old) £7.50
Child (5-17 yrs old) £7
Child (0-4 yrs old) FREE
Family ticket (2x adults, 1x child) £22
Family ticket (2x adults, 2x child) £25
Family ticket (2x adults, 3x child) £28
Grandparent ticket (2x seniors, 2x child) £20

For more information head over to our website www.wightcoastfossils.co.uk, and to book your slot please email us at [email protected]

Look forward to seeing everyone in a few weeks time!

03/10/2024

Fantastic news! https://www.2thegranary.co.uk/

Controversial plans for a fuel pipeline from Fawley Refinery that could have gone to the Isle of Wight have been abandoned according to an MP

03/10/2024

Isle of Wight Autumn Walking Festival starts on Saturday. Stay at 2 The Granary, Brighstone 7 – 13 Oct £99 per night https://www.2thegranary.co.uk/offers/

Isle of Wight Walking Festival 2024 🚶🚶‍♀️

Lace up your boots! The Island’s beloved Walking Festival returns from 5th - 13th October to celebrate 25 years of incredible walking adventures. From coastal hikes to peaceful countryside strolls, there’s a route for everyone, with over 95 bookable walks this autumn! 🍂✨

While you’re exploring, don’t forget that many stunning routes cross our National Trust land, such as the dramatic Tennyson Down, beautiful Newtown Nature Reserve, and scenic Compton Bay. Whether part of the festival or your own adventure, our trails are waiting to be discovered - Find out more on our website.

Let’s get walking! 🧭 Have a favourite NT walk? Share it with us in the comments below!

📸 - Christian Lawrence - Mottistone Walker

For more information of the Isle of Wight Walking Festival please visit their account and website.

30/09/2024

A visit to Bluebells at Brighstone is always on the cards! https://www.2thegranary.co.uk/

28/09/2024

Not long now until this year's Isle of Wight Literary Festival https://www.2thegranary.co.uk/what-to-do-on-the-isle-of-wight/