Emma’s guidebook

Emma
Emma’s guidebook

Isle of Wight - top picks!

Here are some of my favourite places to go in Cowes and on the Island. Hope you enjoy them as much as I do!
My favourite cafe. Check it out on a Sunday afternoon for some live music. Island roasted coffee and tasty polenta cake is my fave!
10 locals recommend
Caffe Isola
85A St James' St
10 locals recommend
My favourite cafe. Check it out on a Sunday afternoon for some live music. Island roasted coffee and tasty polenta cake is my fave!
Highly recommend the Saturday morning yoga at the Botanic Garden for £8 per person.
87 locals recommend
Ventnor Botanic Garden
Undercliff Drive
87 locals recommend
Highly recommend the Saturday morning yoga at the Botanic Garden for £8 per person.
A lovely stop if you are able to cycle over to Freshwater.
32 locals recommend
Piano Cafe
Gate Lane
32 locals recommend
A lovely stop if you are able to cycle over to Freshwater.
A must-see. Buses run from Cowes, and of course, you could rent bikes if you're up for it.
54 locals recommend
The Needles
54 locals recommend
A must-see. Buses run from Cowes, and of course, you could rent bikes if you're up for it.
A newer cafe at the edge of town where you can grab a coffee before heading for a walk along the shore.
Richmonds of Cowes
11 Bath Rd
A newer cafe at the edge of town where you can grab a coffee before heading for a walk along the shore.
A grocery store nearby with local produce and the longest hours of any Cowes grocer.
13 locals recommend
The Co-operative Food
155 Mill Hill Rd
13 locals recommend
A grocery store nearby with local produce and the longest hours of any Cowes grocer.
A beautiful red beach to go and check out. It's a bit of a hike down to the beach, but well worth it!
12 locals recommend
Blackgang
12 locals recommend
A beautiful red beach to go and check out. It's a bit of a hike down to the beach, but well worth it!
Pop in for some Island Bakery bread (delivered on Fridays), local products, and quick bites on the go.
The Food Hamper
116 High St
Pop in for some Island Bakery bread (delivered on Fridays), local products, and quick bites on the go.
A lovely walk from Cowes along the waterfront to a forested path that will bring you to Thorness Bay.
Thorness Bay Beach
Thorness Lane
A lovely walk from Cowes along the waterfront to a forested path that will bring you to Thorness Bay.