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  Freshwater, Isle of Wight - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Freshwater is a village and parish at the western end of the Isle of Wight.
Freshwater Bay is a small cove on the south coast of the Island which also gives its name to the nearby part of the village of Freshwater.
Freshwater is the home of Island Samba band FAT Samba.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Freshwater,_Isle_of_Wight   (151 words)

  
 Fresh water - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
For the village on the Isle of Wight, see Freshwater, Isle of Wight.
Only 3% of water on the Earth is fresh water, and over two thirds of this is frozen in glaciers and polar ice caps (see water resources).
Although most aquatic organisms have a limited ability to regulate their osmotic balance and therefore can only live within a narrow range of salinity, some fish have the ability to migrate between fresh water and seawater.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Freshwater   (250 words)

  
 Isle of Wight Accommodation - Tollgate Cottages - Freshwater, Isle of Wight   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
Isle of Wight Accommodation - Tollgate Cottages - Freshwater, Isle of Wight
Freshwater Bay is 1 mile from the cottage and Compton Bay, selected by 'The Guardian' in July 2003 as the best family beach in Europe, is only 2 miles away.
Isle of Wight Accommodation - Tollgate Cottages by Island Graphic Art - © 1999 - 2005 IGA / Mark Cooper
www.iow.uk.com /tollgate-cottages   (178 words)

  
 Isle of Wight Cottages - Applebarns House and Cottage
Isle of Wight Cottages - Applebarns House and Cottage
Located minutes from Freshwater Bay and the town of Freshwater they are an ideal base for the perfect Isle of Wight holiday.
Freshwater town, which is also within easy walking distance, has a variety of shops specialising in local produce, an indoor swimming pool, leisure centre, library and tennis courts.
www.applebarns.co.uk   (564 words)

  
 GENUKI: Freshwater, Isle of Wight genealogy
Freshwater local studies information is held at xxxx library.
A transcription of the section for Freshwater from the National Gazetteer (1868) provided by Colin Hinson.
Ask for the gazetteer for a calculation of the distance from Freshwater to another place.
www.genuki.org.uk /big/eng/HAM/IOW/Freshwater/index.shtml   (205 words)

  
 Freshwater Isle of Wight
Freshwater is at the Western end of the Isle of Wight, it is where I spent much of my childhood.
The village is furnished with a neat Inn; and about a mile distant, at the head of the Warren leading to Alum Bay, is a good board­ing house; here, as well as at the Inn, the visitor may be pleasantly accommodated.
Unfortunately, the mighty waves did not roll for ever and anon through the Arch rock, it gradually became eroded and fell into the sea a few years ago.
www.freshwater.shalfleet.net   (717 words)

  
 Freshwater, Isle of Wight - isleofwight.com quick tour
Freshwater is positioned at the western tip of the Island.
Freshwater Bay is open to the Channel and takes the brunt of the prevailing winds in the winter months.
In the summer months, however, the waters are calm and still and where the beach is pebbly, the waters are clear.
www.isleofwight.com /freshwater.html   (403 words)

  
 Freshwater, Isle of Wight - HRD Town Guide
The West Wight has many areas of outstanding natural beauty - rolling countryside, peaceful forests, picturesque villages and breathtaking coastal scenery, such as the rugged white cliffs of Freshwater Bay, the multi-coloured sandstone cliffs of Alum Bay and of course, the famous landmark Needles rocks.
Victorian Freshwater has the air of a town, but in fact holds the status of a village.
Some sections of content and selected photos from the HRD Town Guides are © Isle of Wight Council, Wight Photos, John Durrant and Gwynn White.
www.hose-rhodes-dickson.co.uk /freshwater.asp   (492 words)

  
 Camp sites in Freshwater, Isle of Wight
Guesthouses in the South West of the Isle of Wight
Guesthouses in Isle of Wight countryside and villages
Bed and breakfast in the South West of the Isle of Wight
www.isleofwight.com /freshwater_camping.html   (148 words)

  
 Freshwater Bay Golf Club - Isle of Wight   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
The above is a quote from a publication on the Isle of Wight by Aubrey de Selincourt in the early 1920s.
Located on Afton Down and Compton Down above Freshwater Bay with sensational views of the Solent and English Channel, this seaside links style course on natural open downland is 5,725 yards long, par 68 and provides a challenge for golfers of all abilities.
Freshwater Bay Golf Club, Isle of Wight, by Island Graphic Art © 1999 - 2004 IGA / FBGC
www.iowight.com /golf   (390 words)

  
 Freshwater Bay Country House hotel, Isle of Wight - HF Holidays
Freshwater Bay House, Freshwater Bay, Isle of Wight
Freshwater Bay House, named after the semi-circular bay on which it stands, is a famous landmark within yards of some of the finest walking on the island.
The Isle of Wight is a world unto itself with chalk cliffs, gorse-flecked hilltops and thatched villages.
www.hfholidays.co.uk /countryhousehotels/isleofwight   (631 words)

  
 Isle of Wight Accommodation: Heathfield Farm Camping, Freshwater, Isle of Wight.
Isle of Wight Accommodation: Heathfield Farm Camping, Freshwater, Isle of Wight.
Heathfield Farm is a small family camping site located in the rural West Wight on the outskirts of Freshwater village, and less than 2 miles from Yarmouth ferry port.
The unspoilt countryside, the milder climate, and the slower pace of life, makes this area the ideal location if you are seeking a relaxed 'away from it all' type of holiday.
www.wightstay.co.uk /heathfield.html   (131 words)

  
 FRESHWATER FRUIT FARM HOLIDAYS - The best value self catering hoidays in the West Wight!
Yarmouth Harbour is the mouth to the River Yar that used to separate the West Wight from the rest of the Isle of Wight.
The type of holidays we offer at Freshwater Fruit Farm are perhaps a little different than what you may have had before.
Freshwater Fruit Farm Holidays, Wilmingham Lane, Freshwater, Isle of Wight, PO40 9UG, ENGLAND.
www.fffiow.co.uk   (627 words)

  
 Isle of Wight Gardens, Orchard and Plant Nursery
Isle of Wight Gardens, Plant Nursery and Orchard at Afton Park
Located on the Isle of Wight, the gardens at Afton Park incorporate a popular plant nursery, wildflower meadow and apple orchard open to the public 7 days a week in season.
The newly designed and planted gardens sit in an area of outstanding natural beauty, beneath the chalk downs close to Freshwater Bay, at the western end of the Isle of Wight.
www.aftonpark.co.uk   (269 words)

  
 Isle of Wight Apple Day at Afton Park near Freshwater Bay
Afton Park is on the B3399 near the junction of the A3055 close to Freshwater Bay at the western end of the Isle of Wight, close to the sea and at the foot of the chalk downs - a beautiful part of the world.
The famous Isle of Wight Pop Festival was held just a mile away at Afton Down and this part of the Isle of Wight is much the same as it was then.
We are 100 metres past the 'Freshwater' sign on the left.
www.appledays.co.uk /isle_of_wight_location.shtml   (481 words)

  
 West Wight Liveries - Barnfields Farm, near Yarmouth, Isle of Wight   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
Located in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, beside the Yar Estuary just north of the downs is Barnfields Farm, the best kept equine secret of the Isle of Wight.
West Wight Liveries has 9 purpose-built loose boxes for DIY liveries together with turnout in attractive paddocks.
If its raining or on a dark winter's evening, then the West Wight Sand School is available just 200 yards down the road.
www.westwightliveries.co.uk   (120 words)

  
 Harry Ferguson Family Museum
This small personal museum is a must for all enthusiasts and is open by appointment at a charge of £6.50 (discounts available for groups).
The surrounding countryside is some of the finest in the country and the museum is only a short walk for yachtsman visiting Yarmouth Harbour as well as being close to the well-known Red Lion Pub.
Ferguson Family Museum, Copse Lane, Freshwater, Isle of Wight, PO40 9TL, England.
www.ferguson-museum.co.uk   (206 words)

  
 Isle of Wight Bed & Breakfast, Freshwater Bay, Isle of Wight.
Isle of Wight Bed and Breakfast, Freshwater Bay, Isle of Wight.
In the beautiful West Wight, Ruskin Lodge is often described by guests as having a warm, relaxed and friendly feel.
Relax in the cosy conservatory or on the balcony, with its unobstructed panoramic views across the 1970 Isle of Wight Pop Festival site, the Downs and the western end of the Island.
www.ruskinlodge.com   (146 words)

  
 Isle of Wight Weather - 2005 weather data from Freshwater, Isle of Wight
Isle of Wight Weather - 2005 weather data from Freshwater, Isle of Wight
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Terry has now contributed a more detailed analysis of recorded rain at Freshwater.
www.isleofwightweather.co.uk /Freshwater_2005_data.htm   (196 words)

  
 Albion Hotel - an all year round Isle of Wight hotel
An all year round hotel at the heart of the Isle of Wight's beautiful heritage coastline.
With breathtaking sea views across Freshwater Bay, the Albion Hotel enjoys a unique position that is genuinely within a stone's throw of the sea, at the heart of the Isle of Wight's southern Heritage Coast and in an official Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.
Most importantly, the management and staff welcome the opportunity to do everything that they can to ensure that your stay on the Isle of Wight is as relaxing and enjoyable as possible.
www.sandringhamhotel.co.uk /albion   (226 words)

  
 Freshwater, United Kingdom
All Saints' Church (13th century, restored) has a beautiful late-14th century brass of the knight Adam de Compton.
To return to Newport from Freshwater it is best to choose the coastal route (17mi/27km) via Alum Bay and Yarmouth, as this is more attractive than the direct inland road.
Freshwater is of particular interest to scientific travelers because it is the birthplace of Robert Hooke.
www.planetware.com /united-kingdom/freshwater-gb-iw-fb.htm   (148 words)

  
 Property to buy in Freshwater
A fine Georgian Farmhouse with a beautifully appointed 3 bedroomed detached holiday cottage, recently converted from some original farm buildings.The property is istuated on the outskirts of Freshwater, close to The Causeway, the Bay, the Downs and the Golf Course.The farmhouse offers excellent f...
A detached character 5 bedroom house located in Freshwater Bay which has been extensively re-furbished to provied flexible accommodation briefly comprising of: 5 bedrooms, 4 reception rooms, kitchen, a bathroom and shower room, sauna room, plus a rear self contained 1 bedroom maisonette (contd...)
A pretty detached character residence, believed to date from the early 19th century and delightfully situated in the picturesque Old Village of Freshwater, close to the church and accessible to the Yar Estuary and SSSI protected Nature Reserve.
www.rightmove.co.uk /property-for-sale-in--freshwater--isle-of-wight.rsp   (440 words)

  
 Isle of Wight Accommodation - Colwell, Freshwater, Isle of Wight - Rockstone Cottage
Isle of Wight Accommodation - Colwell, Freshwater, Isle of Wight - Rockstone Cottage
Rockstone Cottage is a family-run guest house, built of stone in 1790.
It is situated 300 metres from the safe and sandy beach of Colwell Bay in the rural West Wight.
www.rockstonecottage.co.uk   (133 words)

  
 joncombe.com - Photos of Freshwater, Isle of Wight
Freshwater Bay, in the west of the Island, once had a famous arch on the beach, carved out by the sea over many years.
This recently collapsed however, but the beach and the coast nearby are still very beautiful.
Nearby Compton Bay is a quiet and sandy beach, which suffers from heavy coastal erosion.
website.lineone.net /~jonathan.combe/freshwater1.html   (71 words)

  
 Shakespeare at Afton Park near Freshwater, Isle of Wight
This year we will again be celebrating the works of a man hated by generations of GCSE and A Level students when Back Alley Productions perform another of William Shakespeare's plays in the gardens.
Because of last year's success, which meant that many Isle of Wight residents and visitors could not get tickets, we have persuaded Back Alley Productions to perform on two nights.
The weather obliged with a beautiful Isle of Wight evening, warm and still.
www.aftonpark.co.uk /shakespeare.html   (210 words)

  
 Isle of Wight holiday accomodation at Afton Park
The Studio Apartment provides a comfortable and quiet location for your holiday on the Isle of Wight.
Visitors are close to the gardens, orchard and walks at Afton Park, but still private and secluded.
It is only a short walk (5-8 mins) to the beach at Freshwater Bay and there are many walking and cycling routes from Afton.
www.westwightholidays.co.uk   (170 words)

  
 Farringford in Freshwater Bay, Isle of Wight
An imposing 18th century country house set in 33 acres of parkland with spectacular views over the hotel’s grounds and golf course towards the Solent and Afton Downs.
In summer Shallots Bistro and Bar adjacent to the pool area is open for drinks, snacks and informal dining.
Much of West Wight has been designated an area of outstanding natural beauty and Farringford makes a perfect retreat for holidays or breaks throughout the year.
www.signpost.co.uk /london_and_south_england/farringford-isle-of-wight.htm   (264 words)

  
 Isle of Wight self catering accommodation - The Deyne, Freshwater Bay, Isle of Wight
Isle of Wight self catering accommodation - The Deyne, Freshwater Bay, Isle of Wight
The Deyne, Afton Road, Freshwater Bay, Isle of Wight, PO40 9TT - Tel: 01983 753302
Beautifully situated in an area of outstanding natural beauty and overlooking Afton Nature Reserve with Tennyson Down beyond, The Deyne is just a short level walk (approx 400 metres) from the pebble and sand beach of Freshwater Bay.
www.wightonline.co.uk /thedeyne   (203 words)

  
 St Agnes thatched church, Freshwater Bay, Isle of Wight
St Agnes thatched church, Freshwater Bay, Isle of Wight
St Agnes Church, Freshwater Bay, Isle of Wight
This is the well known 'Thatched Church', St Agnes in Freshwater Bay, Isle of Wight, photographed in October 2002 while on holiday.
www.roughwood.net /ChurchAlbum/IsleOfWight/StAgnesChurch2002.htm   (116 words)

  
 Freshwater Caravan Parks, Campsites, and Holiday Parks   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
Bournemouth airport is 16 miles (25.7 km) from Freshwater, Isle of Wight.
The M27 jnct 1 is approximately 16.6 miles (26.7 km) from Freshwater.
The Lymington Pier Railway Station is about 5.3 miles (8.5 km) from Freshwater.
www.pickatrail.com /sun/f/england/campsites/freshwater_isle_of_wight.html   (275 words)

  
 Wightwash - Isle of Wight CAMRA (beer and pubs)
Wightwash - Isle of Wight CAMRA (beer and pubs)
23#All about Isle of Wight pubs, Isle of Wight beer, Isle of Wight breweries.
If you're not from around these parts, allow me to explain that here on the Isle of Wight we have loads of great pubs and some splendid local beers to seek out.
www.wightwash.org.uk   (173 words)

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