Swysh Stays

23/12/2024

18/11/2024

✨ A New Swysh Property! ✨

📍 43 Sun Hill, Cowes

This beautiful 3 storey 300 year old town house is about 200 yards from the much loved Cowes High Street! A perfect home for a family holiday or a convenient bolt hole for sailingcrews. Easily sleeps 8. 🌊 🦀

😴 Sleeps 8
🛏️ 4 bedrooms (2 doubles, 2 twins)
🚿 3 bathrooms (2 en-suite)
🌞 Enclosed courtyard garden with garden furniture and a gas BBQ – dine alfresco and enjoy an evening tipple.

Once through the front door you'll find an elegant living area where you can settle down on the comfortable sofas and watch something on the Smart TV. The stylish kitchen has everything you need to rustle up tasty meals for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, which can be enjoyed around the dining table in the bright conservatory or out on the patio.

Upstairs on the first floor are two of the four bedrooms, both doubles with plenty of storage, one of which has an en-suite shower room. Completing this level is a spacious family bathroom. Ascending to the top floor is another double bedroom with an en-suite shower room, and a twin bedroom.

To see more photos of 43 Sun Hill or to be one of the first people to stay here, head over to our website now to make your booking https://swysh.co.uk/listing/186792?guests=1&adults=0
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08/11/2024

✨ A New Swysh Property! ✨

📍 6 Salterns, Norton, Yarmouth

Have fun with the whole family at this stylish coastal detached New England themed house with plenty of parking and walking distance to Yarmouth town. 🌊 🦀

😴 Sleeps 10
🛏️ 5 bedrooms
🚿 3 bathrooms
🌞 And a sunny elevated balcony overlooking a landscaped garden with BBQ - ideal for an al fresco breakfast, lunch or dinner.

Split over three levels, this stylish and relaxing home makes a perfect base for exploring the West Wight and the rest of the Island. It includes a spacious open-plan kitchen, dining and living area with log burner and Smart TV, and five bright and welcoming bedrooms - complete with crisp linen and freshly plumped pillows 🛌

Located in the hamlet of Norton, 6 The Salterns is just a short, ten-minute stroll from Fort Victoria Country Park and the dunes and beaches of Sandhard. Crossing the Yar Bridge, you’ll find the historic harbour town of Yarmouth, known for its long wooden pier and chunky Tudor castle. The town is also home to a range of stylish and interesting retailers plus a number of well-respected pubs, cafés and restaurants like The George, Salty’s and The Terrace. 🍺

To see more photos of 6 Salterns or to be one of the first people to stay here, head over to the Swysh Stays website now to make your booking
👉 https://swysh.co.uk/listing/183862?guests=1&adults=1

25/10/2024

The well loved Robin Hill is reopening with lots of new activities for all ages and all weathers in Spring 2025! Buy your early bird membership tickets now;

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WE ARE SOOO EXCITED ….. 😝

Our early bird membership passes ARE NOW AVAILABLE TO BUY at just £44.99. Buy online at https://robin-hill.com/ 🤸‍♀️🤸‍♀️🤸‍♀️

😁 Don’t miss out on this AMAZING deal, available for a limited time only.

Membership Benefits 2025
💯 UNLIMITED entry to the park for the whole season
🎢 FREE toboggan rides
🫰 EXCLUSIVE member discounts throughout the season
🍦 20% off food and beverages
🛍️ 15% off merchandise
✔️ Spread the cost with a 0% interest pay in 3 month option

See the full list of confirmed attractions on our website. MASSES of new exciting stuff and HEAPS more to come. Watch this space for announcements .... 🥳

See section on FAQs and T&C's at the bottom of our website for info on ticket concessions.

We can’t wait to see you! ❤️

05/10/2024

We're proud to receive another status! 4.9* overall!😁

02/10/2024

Sounds like a great night out for families!

👻 Get Ready for Ghoulish Adventures! 👻

Halloween is just around the corner, and there’s no better place to celebrate than at Robin Hill on the Isle of Wight! On October 31st, join After dark for a day packed with fun, frights, and festivities tailored especially for kids.

🎃Highlights of the Day:

Spooky Storytelling: Gather 'round for spine-tingling tales that are just the right amount of scary! Our talented storytellers will keep you on the edge of your seat.

Ghostly Games: Get ready to participate in a variety of fun games and activities! From apple bobbing to the mummy wrap race, there’s something for every little monster!

Food and Treats: Indulge in delicious Halloween-themed snacks and treats from our food stalls. Don’t miss out on our famous loaded fries!

Whether you want to be a glittering fairy or a fearsome monster, we’ve got you covered!

Bring your friends, dress in your spookiest attire, and let’s make this Halloween a day to remember!

To book tickets please visit;

https://www.thepriceiswight.co.uk/product/after-dark-halloween-robin-hill/?fbclid=IwY2xjawFo3LxleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHS3Lki8oYEno8ugJXKodrPiT7OnGW5A21xGby-32kVLt7BKZ8BcDSRl4Gw_aem_Andl6d7Z2AcuWO-f9wNgfA

09/07/2024

Don't miss out on some of these exciting Island events this month!😄

WHAT'S ON IN JULY 🏳️‍🌈

🎺 Join Vectis Brass Band for a FREE outdoor concert at Rylstone Gardens, Shanklin, every Thursday at 8pm in July and August. FREE entry, £1 chair hire and refreshments available.
📸 The ‘Experience the Isle of Wight Festival’ exhibition has returned, and this year it's in Newport until 29 July.
🍟 Enjoy a relaxed evening with a proper Fish and Chip supper - as well as a ride through the Island's countryside in the luxury of an Edwardian carriage pulled by a historic steam locomotive - at Isle of Wight Steam Railway's Fish & Chip Evenings (every Tuesday throughout July & August).
🌊 The Mountbatten Isle of Wight Regatta and Family Fun Day will be held at Sea View Yacht Club on Saturday 6 July. Get out on the water and have fun!
🥳 Isle of Wight Mardi Gras kicks off the Island's carnival season on 6 July. A children, young people and community focused parade with no fossil fuelled vehicles.
🧶 A monthly art and craft market is returning to Yarmouth on 7 July at the Community Hall of Yarmouth & District (CHOYD).
🎹 Visit The Garlic Farm Restaurant for their monthly tapas & music evenings. Up next is Kate Robey (Cello) & Christopher Sheldrake (Piano) on 17 July.
✈️ Immerse yourself in Britain's heyday for a memorable and nostalgic day out at Isle of Wight Steam Railway's 1940s Experience (6-7 July).
🏉 The Isle of Wight's very own Rugby 7s Festival (South Island Sevens) returns on 6 July with a full day of Elite Rugby 7s, DJs, bars & a BBQ.
🍹 Join Quarr Abbey for 'History of Rum with Tasting', an interesting and fun evening topped off with Rum from The Isle of Wight Gin Company (6 July). Booking essential.
⛵️ Celebrating its 17th year, Cowes Classics Week is all about racing traditional yachts on the water and enjoying fabulous social events ashore (7-12 July).
🥂 Relax and mingle in a seaside setting as you delight in Grower Champagnes expertly paired with cheeses at The Wellington Hotel's Champagne & Fromage Tasting (11 July).
🎶 Enjoy three evenings of entertainment at The Big Beach Weekender from 11-13 July, at the new location of Ryde's Harbour Beach.
⛵️ The Taittinger Royal Solent Yacht Club Regatta is taking place between 12 & 14 July in Yarmouth.
🐑 Royal Isle of Wight County Show – one of the Island’s flagship events – returns on 13 & 14 July. Expect family entertainment, arts & crafts, a garden and outdoor living area, a Tourism Pavilion, Livestock area and so much more!
🚂 Board one of Isle of Wight Steam Railway's trains at this year's Real Ale Train event, for a tour of the line with stops at Wootton, Havenstreet and Smallbrook Junction stations for a glass of ale or two at each stop (13 July).
🎼 Ventnor Fringe Festival, the Island’s multi award-winning arts festival, which features gigs, comedy and performances in unusual spaces around Ventnor, will return from 19-28 July.
🏳️‍🌈 Isle Of Wight Pride returns to Ryde from 20-21 July, kicking off with the Pride Parade, and a whole host of entertainment including performances from Kimberly Wyatt, Ginger Johnson and Dean McCullough.
🤩 Carnival fever comes to the Island's towns with events taking place in Newport and Sandown this month.
🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 With Highland dancing, classic cars and whisky tasting on offer, and a backdrop of steam trains running on the line, look forward to a full day of action at the Island Highland Gathering at Isle of Wight Steam Railway (21 July)
🎇 Get ready to dance the night away as the family party returns to Blackgang Chine- Land of Imagination for Summer 2024! Summer Fest returns every Wednesday evening between 24 July and 28 August, and on Bank Holiday Monday (26 August).
🤸‍♂️ Whether you’re on holiday, searching for childcare with a difference, or just looking for a great day out for your children on your doorstep, PGL Little Canada’s Day Camps are full of adventure this summer (26 July 2024 - 16 Aug 2024)!
🧑‍🌾 From 27 July to 30 August, enjoy a fun packed summer bonanza guaranteed to keep the whole family entertained at Tapnell Farm Park.
⛵️ One of the UK's longest running and most successful sporting events - Cowes Week returns from 27 July until 2 Aug 2024.
🎺 Visit Isle of Wight Steam Railway for 'The Steam Railway Proms' with the Isle of Wight Symphony Orchestra on 27 July.
🏴‍☠️ Ahoy, me hearties! Set sail for Carisbrooke Castle this summer for 'Pirates at Carisbrooke Castle', and get ready for a spectacular adventure on the high seas (30 July - 1 August).
🐯 Wildheart Animal Sanctuary's Twilight Safaris are returning every Wednesday night this summer between 31 July and 4 September.

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

11/06/2024

📍 The J House, Cowes

Set just a short stroll from the moorings of Cowes Habour, nestled between a string of historic cottages and the town’s yellow brick Catholic church (and opposite a handy M&S Foodhall), is The J House.

😴 Sleeps 12
🛏️ 6 bedrooms
🚿 5 bathrooms
🍹 And a rooftop terrace - for dinner and drinks within sight of the sea

Once you’ve parked up outside and unlocked the front door, you’ll find a tastefully designed bolt hole with many a nautical nod to the town’s illustrious sailing past. Climbing up to the first and second floors, guests will discover the six tranquil bedrooms (each named after J Class yachts) - including two inviting en-suite master bedrooms ⛵

Under the sloping ceilings of the top floor, there’s a spacious lounge, flooded with sunlight and boasting far-reaching views across the masts and rigging of Cowes Marina. Taking the door to the rear, you’ll step out onto The J House’s fantastic roof terrace, which, with glimpses out to deep blue waves of the Solent, makes for a pretty unbeatable space to relax in 🧘‍♀️

To see more photos of The J House or to book yourself a stay, head over to the Swysh Stays website now 👉 https://swysh.co.uk/

07/06/2024

✨ A New Swysh Property! ✨

📍 88 Baring Road, Cowes

Just a stone’s throw from the circling seagulls and pebbly shoreline of Cowes Esplanade is 88 Baring Road - a spacious, stylish and contemporary home, built high enough up the hillside to enjoy enticing views of the Solent 🌊 🦀

😴 Sleeps 8
🛏️ 4 bedrooms
🚿 3 bathrooms
🌞 And a sunny elevated terrace - ideal for an al fresco breakfast, lunch or dinner

Split over three levels, this restful and relaxing home makes a perfect base for exploring the seaside town of Cowes and the rest of the Island beyond. It includes a spacious open-plan living and dining area, a sleek and shiny kitchen (with a handy breakfast area) and four bright and welcoming bedrooms - complete with crisp linen and freshly plumped pillows 🛌

Cowes is the Isle of Wight’s nautical capital, renowned for internationally famous boat racing events (such as Cowes Week and the Round the Island Race) as well as a long history of shipbuilding and sailmaking too. The town’s winding High Street is home to a vibrant mix of independent retailers as well as quality restaurants and a scattering of historic pubs too 🍺

Whilst you’re in the neighbourhood don’t miss Northwood House - a listed Georgian manor surrounded by leafy public gardens which hosts unmissable annual events such as the Isle of Wight Literary Festival and The Great Wight Bite 🌳 📖

To see more photos of 88 Baring Road or to be one of the first people to stay here, head over to the Swysh Stays website now to make your booking 👉 https://swysh.co.uk/

06/06/2024

Days out with Swysh…. Yarmouth 🎒 🥾

Known for its long wooden pier and chunky Tudor castle, Yarmouth is a historic market town located on the Island’s western tip 🏰

Having been a settlement for over a thousand years now, there’s plenty of well-preserved heritage to see - as well as unspoilt nature close by and enough maritime activities to keep any nautical enthusiast busy ⛵

Looking for some retail therapy whilst in town? Have a look at the stunning homewares on offer in Fox & Robin, pick up some locally designed bedding at XV Stripes or stock up on super creamy sweet treats from newly opened retailer Isle of Wight Fudge 🛍️

When it’s time for lunch, we highly recommend Off the Rails for their local beef burgers 🍔 and Salty's Pizza for a slice of stone-baked deliciousness🍕 After that, why not head over to The Wheatsheaf Inn for a little drink to round things off 🍻

For a place to base yourself when visiting Yarmouth, Swysh can offer you two tempting options - Landguard (a historic Grade II listed cottage in the very centre of town) or 4 Salterns (a spacious and modern home, set just over the river) 🏡 Take a look at our website to find out more…

If there’s anything that you love about Yarmouth that we’ve missed, let us know in the comments below 😊

📸: Photos courtesy of Visit Isle of Wight

03/06/2024

📍 4 Salterns, Yarmouth

Tucked away in the peaceful seaside hamlet of Norton, just across the river from the historic market town of Yarmouth, is 4 Salterns. This stylish, coastal holiday home makes a perfect base for families looking to explore the best the Island’s west side has to offer 🌊 🦀

😴 Sleeps 7
🛏️ 4 bedrooms
🚿 3 bathrooms
🌳 Plus a private garden, patio and balcony!

Set up a crunchy gravel driveway with parking spaces right by the front door, guests to 4 Salterns will discover a contemporary three-storey home, overlooking a tranquil neighbourhood with its own communal lawn 🏡

This holiday home is just a short, ten-minute stroll from Fort Victoria Country Park and the dunes and beaches of Sandhard. Crossing the Yar Bridge, you’ll find the historic harbour town of Yarmouth, known for its long wooden pier and chunky Tudor castle. The town is also home to a range of stylish and interesting retailers (take a look down Wheatsheaf Lane and the High Street in particular), plus a number of well-respected pubs, cafés and restaurants too 🍽️ 🍺

To see more photos of 4 Salterns or to book yourself a stay, head over to the Swysh Stays website now 👉 https://swysh.co.uk/

31/05/2024

🍅 The Best in Isle of Wight Produce 🍅

At Swysh, we’re big fans of the Island’s locally grown specialities (as well as those that are baked, brewed or distilled here too!) So, to give you a head start in tracking down the best, we’ve gathered together our favourites just here 👇

🍅 Flavourful and pretty to look at, try The Tomato Stall for their heritage varieties of tomato, all grown in Arreton!

🧄 Garlic from The Garlic Farm in Newchurch is always a great option, you can even pick up some bulbs from their farm shop to grow yourself at home

🍺 If you’re looking for a locally brewed beer, you can’t go wrong with Wight Knuckle Brewery - an award-winning microbrewery based in Bembridge

🍸 Famous across the country, Mermaid Gin from the Isle of Wight Distillery not only tastes fantastic but comes in some pretty stunning glass bottles too!

🥩 For locally reared Belted Galloway beef, take a look at Nunwell Home Farm who offer subscription services for everything from burgers and joints to beef sausages and steaks

🥛 Produced from an award-winning herd of Guernsey cattle, when it comes to rich and creamy milk, you have to go for Briddlesford Farm

🧀 And finally, if you’re partial to a bit of cheese, don’t miss the selection from The Isle of Wight Cheese Company - based in Queen’s Bower, near Sandown

Let us know if you have any favourite Isle of Wight produce of your own!

26/05/2024

📍 The View, Sandown

Located on the seventh floor, overlooking the sandy beaches and sparkling waters of The Channel - this modern three-bedroom apartment in Sandown isn’t known as The View for nothing! 🌊 🦀

😴 Sleeps 6
🛏️ 3 bedrooms
🚿 2 bathrooms
⛵ Plus the sea (almost) on your doorstep

Bright, relaxed and calming throughout, guests at The View will discover three tasteful bedrooms (including two doubles and a bunk bed room) as well as a spacious and sociable living area. From here you can step out onto the panoramic balcony, where there’s plenty of fresh sea air to take in - as well as the stunning views across to Yaverland and Shanklin 👀

There are also two newly buffed bathrooms 🛀, a lift to take you gently down to street level and a covered car parking space too.

To take a closer look at The View or to book yourself a stay, head over to the Swysh Stays website now 👉 https://swysh.co.uk/

22/05/2024

🍻 Swysh’s Top Isle of Wight Pubs 🍻

With a long history of beer and brewing on the Isle of Wight, it’s no wonder we’re home to so many top-notch pubs too - from rustic, thatched inns set amongst the rolling hills of West Wight, to newer community-focused taprooms that brew their frothy concoctions on-site 🍺

👇 Whilst we’d love to list as many as possible, here are six of our current favourites:

Red Lion, Freshwater 🦁 for bags of character and one of the best pub chefs around

The Folly Inn, Whippingham 🛟 for its long history and scenic, riverside location

The Crab and Lobster Tap, Ventnor 🦀 for its snug size and strong community feeling

Boojum and Snark, Sandown 🍺 for their home-brewed beers and ambitions to revive Sandown

The Fighting C***s, Arreton 🛝 for its garden entertainment to keep the little ones busy

And finally, The Vine Inn, St Helens 🍇 which has just been nominated for Pub of the Year by the Isle of Wight County Press

Let us know if you have any favourite Isle of Wight drinking spots of your own!

17/05/2024

📍 Sunseekers, Colwell Bay

Located on the Island’s western tip and just 150 yards from the crisp, clear waters of Colwell Bay is Sunseekers - a sleek, modern and recently revamped home, offering everything you could want (and more) from a relaxing seaside stay 🌊 🦀

😴 Sleeps 8
🛏️ 4 bedrooms
🧽 5 bathrooms
🛀 Plus a hot tub in the garden

Sunseekers always receives fantastic guest reviews, including one from a recent visitor describing it as the best self-catering accommodation they’ve ever stayed in! 🤩 Guests also tell us that they like the rainfall showers, the comfy beds and the very short walk to the sea… ⛵

Colwell itself is a tranquil seaside neighbourhood, with views across the sparkling blue waves towards Hampshire. Its undulating coastline provides an array of impressive walks leading to Yarmouth, Totland and the scenic, heather-covered heights of Headon Warren. The town of Freshwater is close by too and we’d highly recommend paying a visit to Tennyson’s former home at Farringford Estate and the museum dedicated to pioneering female photographer Julia Margaret Cameron at Dimbola Museum & Galleries 📸

To take a closer look at Sunseekers or to book yourself a stay, head over to the Swysh Stays website now: https://swysh.co.uk/

14/05/2024

At Swysh, we absolutely love a fancy bathroom… 🛀

… and luckily for you, plenty of our Isle of Wight properties have sleek and sophisticated bathrooms, shower rooms and en suites too 🚿

What’s more, each one has been expertly buffed and polished by the team at MADVIK ready for your arrival 😊

All that’s left is to run that bath and get pampering… 🧽

10/05/2024

Reasons to visit Ventnor… 🌊 🦀

Considered one of the Island’s most arty, creative and free-spirited towns, Ventnor is a thriving destination that should most certainly be on everyone’s to-visit list 📋

Set on the Isle of Wight’s southern coastline, it boasts stunning views across the Channel towards France and is backed by rolling green downland, grazed by a hardy troop of National Trust goats 🐐

Previously visited by Mahatma Gandhi, Charles Dickens and the Empress of Austria, today Ventnor is famous for its annual Ventnor Fringe Festival 🎪 its raft of internationally-inspired restaurants (including Smoking Lobster, Cantina and True Food Kitchen ) 🦞 as well as its independent shops and stunning coastal footpaths 🥾

If you’re looking to make a trip to Ventnor, Swysh has two fantastic properties in town, both with stunning sea views 😮 Head to our website to take a closer look at Seagrass and Seascape and see if they might be just the place for your next Isle of Wight holiday… https://swysh.co.uk/

📸: Landscape photos courtesy of Visit Isle of Wight

08/05/2024

Hearing reviews like this makes it all worthwhile 😀

May 2024: “Where to start, what an absolutely gorgeous place! The views are outstanding!! It felt like home away from home. The kitchen was fully equipped with more than you could ever need for a week away, it was spotlessly clean with an excellent coffee machine. The living room was full to bursting with games, DVDs, telescope and binoculars to look at the boats coming and going. The views are simply sensational. We enjoyed breakfast, lunch and dinner on the decking area, had a few drinks on the beautiful balcony and enjoyed some wonderful evenings in the hot tub overlooking the coast horizon views. The beds are so comfortable and we had some of the best nights sleep in months here. It was so peaceful, calm and very private. The hosts were excellent at communicating, instructions were clear on how to get in and there was a folder full of information and recommendations. Sharron was extremely helpful in organising some surprises for my husband’s birthday on our arrival. We will 100% be returning.”