Freshwater Bay

Stroud House is located in the perfect spot to explore the West Wight. Within walking distance of the shops in Freshwater, we are a short hop to Yarmouth, Freshwater Bay beach or the Needles.

Set in a private garden, there are numerous walks and cycle rides suitable for all weathers immediately avaialble on the doorstep.

For the best beaches, you will want to head south to Freshwater Bay (pebbles) or Compton (sand and dinosaur footprints!). To the west lies views of the Needles from the exposed headlands at Headon Warren and Tennyson Down, and to the North, the lively sailing town of Yarmouth.

Wightlink Ferry
MV Wight Sun by charliecars/CC BY

Getting Here

We are easily accessed by ferry from any of the Island's three ports. Yarmouth is the closest at under 10 minutes, while East Cowes and Fishbourne are accessible in 30-40 minutes by car.

For those under their own power, a beautiful cycle (or even walk!) is possible alongside the river from Yarmouth.

The Southern Vectis bus stop, which connects to destinations across the Island, is a short walk across neighbouring park.

Yarmouth-Freshwater Cycle

Guest Comments

Amazing house with a very warm and welcoming hostess; Sarah. Also, the location is great, next to Freshwater beach, Yarmouth and Alum bay! Traditional aesthetic with a beautiful garden and spacious parking lot. The breakfast is really nice as well! Worth visiting - recommended.

Giannis, August '25

The Isle of Wight is a fantastic place, but our stay at Stroud House made the weekend very special. Sarah is a wonderful, attentive but unassuming host. The house is gorgeous and homely and the rooms are spacious, comfortable and perfectly equipped, but the breakfast is the piece de resistance.

Carolina, August '23

This was our very favourite stay on our Island tour, and we wish we had stayed longer. Sarah is a brilliant host, nothing is too much trouble, and Stroud House the perfect antidote to clinical b&b's and corporate hotels, a real home, full of character, lovingly decorated, delightfully quirky and welcoming. Don't plan on weight loss with the delicious breakfasts!

Paul, June '25

Sarah is a wonderful host ! She tends to all your needs with her warm welcome, good advice to stroll around and her delicious cuisine ! Her cottage is so lovely and peaciful that it is hard to leave it. You can access Freshwater, Totland or Yarmouth very easily, either by bus or by feet (very pleasant walks)

Claire, July '25

We loved our stay at Stroud House. Simply one of the most welcoming B&Bs we have ever stayed in. We had a comfortable bedroom with sofa and large bathroom, fab host and perhaps the best breakfast on the island. We would happily recommend and return.

Anon, May '25

What a lovely cosy place in a beautiful setting. Sarah was a superb host with a wealth of local knowledge, and a supremely tasty breakfast with a range of homemade goodies - fruit compotes, granola, jams, tomatoes and even home made HP! Just fabulous, thanks so much Sarah.

Alison, Aug '25

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