Steephill Lodge
Steephill Lodge, just a short distance from Steephill Cove, provides comfortable accommodation for two and is the ideal base for a relaxing couples retreat.
Steephill Lodge is set within in the grounds of Ventnor Cricket Club and the Islands beautiful Botanical Gardens. The property is well presented and comprises of one double bedroom, shower room, separate toilet, kitchen and living/dining room as well as offering an internal safe storage room for bicycles. There is private parking for up to two cars and you are welcome to make use of the lawned grounds, except when a game may be in progress.
On a match day, as residents, you are invited to watch the game free of charge and make use of the Pavilion Bar. This detached property is situated just a short distance above the picturesque Steephill Cove, which lies just south west of the Victorian seaside town of Ventnor. Steephill is a traditional, unspoilt fishing cove with a sand and shingle beach, nestled between rocky cliffs and smugglers coves. The bay has no road access, which makes it a unique hidden gem. Find your way down the pathways and you can dine on the freshest crab and lobster, or simply sit back and relax on a deckchair on the beach.
The seaside town of Ventnor is just over a mile away from Steephill Lodge, and here you will find a number of lovely tea shops, pubs and restaurants dotted along the Esplanade, including the well-known Spyglass Inn. There are also some quirky and bespoke shops, an award-winning park and a paddling pool. The town, which for the most part is built on the steep hill leading to the beach, retains its original seaside charm and makes for a great day out for all ages. Sea and cliff walks can be found along the coastal paths, along with many outdoor pursuits including horse riding, fishing, cycling, paragliding, water sports and golf.
There are numerous attractions for all ages including The Needles with its chairlift, amusement park, boat rides, lighthouse and coloured sands of Alum Bay. You can pay a visit to Queen Victorias favourite holiday residence Osborne House, Blackgang Chine, the UKs oldest amusement park, Ventnor Botanical Gardens, Tapnell Farm Park, Carisbrooke Castle or the sailing towns of Yarmouth and Cowes. Whatever you decide, one things for sure, the Isle of Wight has plenty to offer. Beach 1/4 mile. Shop, pub and restaurant 1/4 mile
Attractions, Events & How-to..
For travel to/from our wonderful Island, our club sponsor, Red Funnel, operates the Southampton-Cowes routes (both car and passenger ferries). And once on the Island, Southern Vectis buses will take you everywhere (well, almost).
What to do? Start by clicking into Visit Isle of Wight which offers a full calendar of events. And also check out the events listings held by On the Wight, perhaps the Island’s leading online news service (based coincidentally here in Ventnor!).
Highlights? Osborne House (Queen Victoria’s favourite residence), Carisbrooke Castle, the wonders of Godshill,Shanklin Old Village, Shanklin Chine and Blackgang Chine – all speak for themselves. Other favourites for many are our sponsor, the Isle of Wight Steam Railway @ Havenstreet and the Donkey Sanctuary, nearby at Wroxall.
While you’re here… Eating out, try one of our sponsors, The White Lion at nearby Niton. The owners also run The Birdham @ Bembridge and The Chequers @ Rookley. Or sample the delights of another sponsor, Fisherman’s Cottage at nearby Shanklin. You can also relax in a yoga class with our sponsors, Hummingbee. Or enjoy some ‘retail therapy’ at our sponsors, Honeybourne Jewellery while exploring the many quirky delights of our home town, Ventnor.
And when you have to leave? Stock up on your way back to the ferry at another sponsor, Briddlesford Farm Shop.