Fort Redoubt Holidays

29/05/2024

No Mow May in full bloom at Fort Redoubt Holidays

11/05/2024

Freshwater Aurora last night.By Available Light Gallery & Gifts

23/04/2024

Happy St. George's day from everyone at Freshwater (Fort) Redoubt

26/03/2024

Protecting and enhancing the local natural beauty is a priority for us.

This winter we've been filling in some gaps in the hedgerow along our lane. We consulted with local hedging experts and suppliers to plant a mix of native species - planting in total 250 young whips. We've added wood chip held in place by some simple box work - all to help the whips establish and protect them from mowers + strimmers. It can be very windy here, so we expect some casualties.

Work expertly coordinated and deliver by local Tree Surgeon Simon Hatch and team from Arbor Vitae https://www.arborvitae-treesurgery.co.uk/

26/03/2024

26/03/2024

Sunrise from Fort Redoubt

23/03/2024

A fresh lick of paint for the Tunnel to the Caponier apartments - just in time for our guests in the run up to Easter.

The Caponier originally had 24 men sleeping there - in hammocks strung across the rooms. Those hooks and rings have been preserved as part of the original features

Check out availability and more historic details here https://linktr.ee/fortredoubtholidays

24/02/2024

We recently found this great photo of Freshwater Bay in 1891. What can you see?

Bathing machines on the beach close to The Albion Hotel , and Freshwater (Fort) Redoubt more hidden pre 1920s 1st floor extensions.

6th August 1891 Afton Down Estate auction. We found these particulars recently and have donated these and others to the Freshwater and Totland Archive.

17/01/2024

I went out last night to capture a night time moon photo, I was experimenting with my lens the 200-600. The moon setting behind Freshwater, i had help from a double decker bus who had its high beam lights on and highlighted the cliffs nicely. Next time i want to use less than 200mm and not so late at night and not so cold :)

07/01/2024

The wind over Christmas and New Year certainly cleared the cobwebs.

We're now taking bookings for the summer, pop over to our page and follow the links to check availability.

09/12/2023

Fort 1, van 0 😬
Not the first driver to under estimated the size of their vehicle, this time top corners hit arch 😬. No damage done. Everyone ok.

24/11/2023

For a genuinely unique holiday stay!

11/11/2023

29/10/2023

In this weeks edition of Isle of Wight Forts, Island Echo examines arguably the most spectacular and iconic of our forts: Fort Redoubt overlooking Freshwater Bay. To the best of our knowledge, Fort Redoubt has never fired a gun in anger. It was yet another of Palmerston's follies - intended to prote...

28/08/2023

No, we're not on fire. The lovely 1916 Dennis N-Type fire engine, known as 'Jezebel', popped over to see us having been visiting the Iow Steam Railway Steam Show this bank holiday Weekend.

We retired with the students to the Beer bus in Freshwater Bay, before they retired back to Havenstreet

24/08/2023

Due to Last minute cancellation - HIGHLY sought after Moonfleet Cottage Freshwater Bay is available Saturday 26thAugust to Saturday 2nd September.

1 bed unique cottage (Former Chief Gunners Cottage) at Fort Redoubt, Freshwater Bay. normally £1,132, but now £970 for the week (due to short notice)

For more pictures and to Book: https://www.holidaycottages.co.uk/cottage/60933-moonfleet-cottage--freshwater

19/08/2023

Today "Day in the Bay" is kicking off. Looks great, we will be down there shortly. One of many unique and fantastic events on the island this August.

18/08/2023

Tunnels! - Guest at Fort Redoubt often ask about Tunnels - and yes, we have our fair share!

Guests drive over our bridge and through the tunnel to access the courtyard. and those staying in the Caponier walk along 20 meters of tunnel to access the apartments. We've also recently installed new lighting to the magazine rooms (where high explosives would have been stored). 1 of these rooms is used as the bicycle store for those looking to explore the island by bike (highly recommended).

The Victorians knew that candles and high explosives don't mix well, so built in a number of "light passages" so candles could be held behind glass, but also serviced and replaced without the flame being in the same room as the explosives - Smart!

We also have 2 tunnels to the beach (Freshwater Bay & Watcombe Bay) - but neither is publicly accessible or in a fit state to use. Perhaps you've seen our 'door way in the cliff' and the metal stairs

17/08/2023

Question: What are those hooks on the walls for? - and tiny extra windows?

The Caponier was a defensive building, and ours is unusual in also serving as additional accommodation for 24 soldiers from 1860s to 1900s

The Hooks are for hammocks! there are hooks on one side and rings on the other - we deliberately kept and preserved these when we restored the Caponier. No hammocks provided these days - just comfy beds.

The little windows are gun slits (now double glazed). They look along the length of the moat (in both directions) so that any attackers (likely French) who ended up in the moat could be shot at from the safety of the building.

11/08/2023

Another 5 star review from recent guests at
Great to see our guests enjoy Freshwater Bay to the max and keeping their EV topped up with our recently installed car charger for guests . Check out more reviews and availability at www.linktr.ee/fortredoubtholidays

01/08/2023

A great piece on what makes the Isle of Wight so special.

Lovely picture of Freshwater Bay and Fort redoubt as main image in the online article too ♥️

https://www.telegraph.co.uk/travel/destinations/europe/united-kingdom/england/isle-of-wight/time-warp-island-isle-of-wight-holiday-perma-crisis/?fbclid=IwAR0uwHyoo74Tecl6zmWVIuVGB-DeaRN32784Vh-pE_Hxk78_aCU_Wsf0fSw

I defy you to find any form of aggravation within the borders of the British island where I found a surprising feeling of 'zen'

17/07/2023

Availability in July (Discounts applied) and August.

The Caponier - a defensive building in the moat of Fort Redoubt Holidays (built in 1856) has undergone a full renovation from 2015 to 2022. Now, it's 2 generously proportioned 3 bed holiday lets offering a unique stay in a IOW heritage building.

What're those extra little windows? - yes, they're gun slits (for shooting any French invaders 🇫🇷)

Each apartment sleeps 6, Dishwasher, washer dryer and high speed broadband.

Choose a unique and quirky holiday home - availability detail: https://linktr.ee/fortredoubtholidays

16/07/2023

A great initiative. Just down the road

Announcement for the 2023 summer holidays!

Every Sunday, starting on the 23rd July, during the summer holidays the Wight Coast Fossils team will be joining the National Trust team in Compton Bay car park!

We'll have lots of example fossils with us and will be offering a free fossil identification service! As well as answering any geology or palaeontological questions you may have!

If you're in the area come along and have a chat, we'd love to meet you!

(We should be near the Ice Cream van with our gazebo up!)

13/07/2023

Fort Redoubt has some availability in the Caponier in late July.

Uniquely positioned overlooking Freshwater Bay, Fort Redoubt was built in 1856 to defend against invasion from the French. Book now for a memorable Holiday!
https://linktr.ee/fortredoubtholidays