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The Albion

The Albion, Freshwater Bay
Rated 9.0 in 78 reviews

The Albion in Freshwater, United Kingdom, offers a tranquil escape along the picturesque Isle of Wight coast. This hotel is perfectly positioned near the stunning Freshwater Bay, providing guests with magnificent sea views and easy access to the area's beautiful natural attractions. The hotel is characterized by its classic architecture and inviting ambiance, making it an appealing choice for visitors seeking a relaxing seaside retreat.

Within The Albion, guests will find comfortably appointed rooms that cater to relaxation and convenience. While the decor maintains a traditional style, modern amenities ensure a comfortable stay. Many rooms feature breathtaking views of the ocean, allowing guests to soak in the serene environment from the comfort of their accommodations.

Dining at The Albion is a delightful experience, with a focus on fresh, locally sourced ingredients. The hotel's restaurant offers a menu that showcases the best of British cuisine, with an emphasis on seafood, reflecting its coastal location. Guests can enjoy their meals while taking in beautiful sea views, enhancing the overall dining experience.

The Albion's location makes it an excellent base for exploring the Isle of Wight, particularly the nearby coastal paths and local attractions such as the famous Needles Landmark. Whether guests are interested in hiking, cycling, or simply unwinding by the beach, The Albion provides convenient access to a range of activities.

Overall, The Albion combines a charming seaside location with comfortable accommodations and dining, making it a pleasant choice for visitors to Freshwater seeking a restful escape.

Climate and Weather

January
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Sun hours / day
 16
Rain free days
February
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 15
Rain free days
March
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 18
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April
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 19
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May
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 22
Rain free days
June
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July
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August
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September
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Sun hours / day
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October
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November
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December
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Michelin Restaurants in Freshwater and near The Albion

Freshwater Redoubt
Freshwater Redoubt
Palmerston fort in Freshwater, Isle of Wight, England, UK
240m / 260yd
Compton Bay
Compton Bay
Isle of Wight
1.9km / 1.2mi
All Saints' Church, Freshwater
All Saints' Church, Freshwater
Church in Isle of Wight, England, UK
1.6km / 0.98mi
St. Agnes' Church, Freshwater
St. Agnes' Church, Freshwater
Church building in Freshwater, Isle of Wight, England, UK
0.5km / 0.31mi
Dimbola Lodge
Dimbola Lodge
English country house in Freshwater, Isle of Wight, England, UK
350m / 380yd
Golden Hill Fort
Golden Hill Fort
1863-1872 defensible barracks building at Freshwater, Isle of Wight, England, UK
2.2km / 1.4mi
Christ Church, Totland
Christ Church, Totland
Church in United Kingdom
2.4km / 1.5mi
Tennyson Monument
Tennyson Monument
Monumental cross in Totland, Isle of Wight, England, UK
2.1km / 1.3mi
Hatherwood Battery
Hatherwood Battery
Artillery battery in Totland, Isle of Wight, England, UK
3.9km / 2.4mi
Tennyson Down
Tennyson Down
Hill on the Isle of Wight, in England, UK
2.1km / 1.3mi
Hurst Castle
Hurst Castle
Device Fort in Hampshire, England
4.9km / 3mi
Yarmouth Castle
Yarmouth Castle
English artillery fort
4.1km / 2.6mi
Hurst Spit
Hurst Spit
Shingle bank near the village of Keyhaven
5km / 3.1mi
Fort Victoria
Fort Victoria
Fort in Freshwater, Isle of Wight, England, UK
4.1km / 2.6mi
Fort Victoria
Fort Victoria
Fort in Freshwater, Isle of Wight, England, UK
4.1km / 2.5mi
St. Mary's Church, Brook
St. Mary's Church, Brook
Church in Brook, Isle of Wight, England, UK
5.1km / 3.1mi
St. Swithin's Church, Thorley
St. Swithin's Church, Thorley
Church in Yarmouth, Isle of Wight, England, UK
4.2km / 2.6mi
St. James' Church, Yarmouth
St. James' Church, Yarmouth
Church in Isle of Wight, England, UK
4km / 2.5mi
New Needles Battery
New Needles Battery
Architectural structure in Totland, Isle of Wight, England, UK
4.8km / 3mi
Old Needles Battery
Old Needles Battery
Architectural structure in Totland, Isle of Wight, England, UK
5.1km / 3.2mi
The Town Hall
The Town Hall
Town hall in Yarmouth, Isle of Wight, England, UK
4.1km / 2.5mi
High Down Rocket Test Site
High Down Rocket Test Site
Former rocket testing facility on High Down, Isle of Wight
4.8km / 3mi
Mottistone Manor
Mottistone Manor
National Trust property in Mottistone, Isle of Wight, England, UK
6.3km / 3.9mi
All Saints' Church, Calbourne
All Saints' Church, Calbourne
Church in Calbourne, Newtown and Porchfield, Isle of Wight, England, UK
7.9km / 4.9mi
Church of St. Michael the Archangel, Shalfleet
Church of St. Michael the Archangel, Shalfleet
Church in Isle of Wight, England, UK
7.6km / 4.7mi
The Longstone
The Longstone
Long barrow in Mottistone, Isle of Wight, England, UK
6.3km / 3.9mi
St Peter and St Paul's Church, Mottistone
St Peter and St Paul's Church, Mottistone
Church in Mottistone, Isle of Wight, England, UK
6.3km / 3.9mi
Newtown Old Town Hall
Newtown Old Town Hall
Former municipal building in Newtown, Isle of Wight, England, UK
9.2km / 5.7mi
St. Mary's Church, Brighstone
St. Mary's Church, Brighstone
Church in Isle of Wight, England, UK
8.8km / 5.5mi
Holy Spirit Church, Newtown
Holy Spirit Church, Newtown
Church in Newtown, Isle of Wight, England, UK
9.1km / 5.7mi
Brighstone Village Museum
Museum in Newport, England, UK
8.7km / 5.4mi
Brighstone War Memorial
War memorial in Brighstone, Isle of Wight, England, UK
8.8km / 5.5mi
St Mary's Church
Church in Milford-on-Sea, Hampshire
10km / 6.2mi
Church of All Saints
Church of All Saints
Church of All Saints, Milford-on-Sea, Hampshire, England, United Kingdom
8.4km / 5.2mi
Church of All Saints
Church of All Saints
Church building in Woodside, New Forest, Hampshire, England, UK
9.1km / 5.6mi
Pylewell House
Pylewell House
Grade II* listed house and garden in Boldre, New Forest, England, UK
10.1km / 6.3mi
St Barbe Museum and Art Gallery
St Barbe Museum and Art Gallery
Museum in Lymington, United Kingdom
10.1km / 6.3mi
St. Peter's Church, Shorwell
St. Peter's Church, Shorwell
Church in Isle of Wight, England, UK
11.5km / 7.1mi
Wolverton Manor
Wolverton Manor
Manor house in Shorwell, Isle of Wight, England, UK
11.2km / 7mi
Church of St. Thomas the Apostle
Church of St. Thomas the Apostle
Grade II listed church in Lymington, United Kingdom
10km / 6.2mi
The Dinosaur Farm Museum
Museum in Brighstone, Isle of Wight, England, UK
10.7km / 6.6mi
Church of St Mary
Church of St Mary
Church building in South Baddesley, Hampshire, England, UK
11km / 6.9mi
Church of All Saints
Church of All Saints
Church building in Hordle, New Forest, Hampshire, England, UK
11.8km / 7.3mi
Church of St Mark
Church of St Mark
Church building in Pennington, New Forest, Hampshire, England, UK
10km / 6.2mi
The Old Toll House
The Old Toll House
House in Lymington and Pennington, New Forest, Hampshire, England, UK
11.2km / 6.9mi

What to do in Freshwater and near The Albion

Freshwater Redoubt
Freshwater Redoubt
Palmerston fort in Freshwater, Isle of Wight, England, UK
240m / 260yd
Compton Bay
Compton Bay
Isle of Wight
1.9km / 1.2mi
All Saints' Church, Freshwater
All Saints' Church, Freshwater
Church in Isle of Wight, England, UK
1.6km / 0.98mi
St. Agnes' Church, Freshwater
St. Agnes' Church, Freshwater
Church building in Freshwater, Isle of Wight, England, UK
0.5km / 0.31mi
Dimbola Lodge
Dimbola Lodge
English country house in Freshwater, Isle of Wight, England, UK
350m / 380yd
Golden Hill Fort
Golden Hill Fort
1863-1872 defensible barracks building at Freshwater, Isle of Wight, England, UK
2.2km / 1.4mi
Christ Church, Totland
Christ Church, Totland
Church in United Kingdom
2.4km / 1.5mi
Tennyson Monument
Tennyson Monument
Monumental cross in Totland, Isle of Wight, England, UK
2.1km / 1.3mi
Hatherwood Battery
Hatherwood Battery
Artillery battery in Totland, Isle of Wight, England, UK
3.9km / 2.4mi
Tennyson Down
Tennyson Down
Hill on the Isle of Wight, in England, UK
2.1km / 1.3mi
Hurst Castle
Hurst Castle
Device Fort in Hampshire, England
4.9km / 3mi
Yarmouth Castle
Yarmouth Castle
English artillery fort
4.1km / 2.6mi
Hurst Spit
Hurst Spit
Shingle bank near the village of Keyhaven
5km / 3.1mi
Fort Victoria
Fort Victoria
Fort in Freshwater, Isle of Wight, England, UK
4.1km / 2.6mi
Fort Victoria
Fort Victoria
Fort in Freshwater, Isle of Wight, England, UK
4.1km / 2.5mi
St. Mary's Church, Brook
St. Mary's Church, Brook
Church in Brook, Isle of Wight, England, UK
5.1km / 3.1mi
St. Swithin's Church, Thorley
St. Swithin's Church, Thorley
Church in Yarmouth, Isle of Wight, England, UK
4.2km / 2.6mi
St. James' Church, Yarmouth
St. James' Church, Yarmouth
Church in Isle of Wight, England, UK
4km / 2.5mi
New Needles Battery
New Needles Battery
Architectural structure in Totland, Isle of Wight, England, UK
4.8km / 3mi
Old Needles Battery
Old Needles Battery
Architectural structure in Totland, Isle of Wight, England, UK
5.1km / 3.2mi
The Town Hall
The Town Hall
Town hall in Yarmouth, Isle of Wight, England, UK
4.1km / 2.5mi
High Down Rocket Test Site
High Down Rocket Test Site
Former rocket testing facility on High Down, Isle of Wight
4.8km / 3mi
Mottistone Manor
Mottistone Manor
National Trust property in Mottistone, Isle of Wight, England, UK
6.3km / 3.9mi
All Saints' Church, Calbourne
All Saints' Church, Calbourne
Church in Calbourne, Newtown and Porchfield, Isle of Wight, England, UK
7.9km / 4.9mi
Church of St. Michael the Archangel, Shalfleet
Church of St. Michael the Archangel, Shalfleet
Church in Isle of Wight, England, UK
7.6km / 4.7mi
The Longstone
The Longstone
Long barrow in Mottistone, Isle of Wight, England, UK
6.3km / 3.9mi
St Peter and St Paul's Church, Mottistone
St Peter and St Paul's Church, Mottistone
Church in Mottistone, Isle of Wight, England, UK
6.3km / 3.9mi
Newtown Old Town Hall
Newtown Old Town Hall
Former municipal building in Newtown, Isle of Wight, England, UK
9.2km / 5.7mi
St. Mary's Church, Brighstone
St. Mary's Church, Brighstone
Church in Isle of Wight, England, UK
8.8km / 5.5mi
Holy Spirit Church, Newtown
Holy Spirit Church, Newtown
Church in Newtown, Isle of Wight, England, UK
9.1km / 5.7mi

About Freshwater

Freshwater, located on the Isle of Wight, offers a variety of activities that cater to different interests. One of the most renowned attractions is the Freshwater Bay, known for its striking chalk cliffs and scenic views, providing an ideal setting for a peaceful walk or a relaxing spot to enjoy the sea breeze. For those interested in history and architecture, Dimbola Museum and Galleries is a must-visit. This was once the home of the celebrated Victorian photographer Julia Margaret Cameron and now showcases photographic exhibitions and the history of photography.

Outdoor enthusiasts may enjoy exploring the Tennyson Down, a beautiful chalk ridge with stunning panoramic views across the Isle of Wight and the English Channel. The walk is named after the famous poet Alfred Lord Tennyson, who lived nearby and often walked there for inspiration. For a family-friendly activity, you might consider visiting the Tapnell Farm Park, which offers a mix of indoor and outdoor play areas and close encounters with friendly farm animals.

In terms of water activities, kayaking and surfing can be enjoyed in the Freshwater Bay area, offering opportunities to engage with the natural marine environment. Art lovers should consider visiting Farringford House, Tennyson’s former residence, which provides insights into his life and work. Lastly, for a unique experience, you can explore the rich local ecosystem by visiting the Freshwater Marshes, perfect for birdwatching and enjoying the tranquility of nature.




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