last visited sept 2010. This bed & Breakfast establishment…read moreis situated on the corner of the Main Road at the west end of the village of Brighstone that's about 2k from the south coast of West Wight. I've stayed here at least 6 times in the last 15 years & the standard of accommodation is 1st rate as are the cooked breakfasts - just the job to set up a day's walking, cycling or driving around this delightful island! Carol & Paul Hallums run The Lodge & go beyond the call of duty to make guests feel welcome & help advise on local events or attractions. Well worth a visit! There's a bus stop close by - Vectis Buses run a reliable service across the island & a week's pass that includes the open-top tour buses costs £20 each with family tickets also available.

I LOVED this place! First off, this bed and breakfast REALLY is in a village--the kind you see in…read morethe movies! Harts Lane is so narrow, my partner hesitated pulling our car into the lane and then really had second thoughts about pulling into the tiny parking area. I was too busy loving everything I could see to care about that! Then, we walked into the bed and breakfast, where an out-of-breath Linda Smith greeted us warmly and apologized for not being ready. We didn't mind. After all, there were TWO pubs in one TINY village! ;) When we returned from our obligatory pub visit, Linda led us upstairs and to our room. Do you know how sometimes places look clean but don't smell clean? This clean room smelled GREAT! Then, I went into the bathroom. It was completely remodeled and very modern. I was in heaven! A quaint, clean bedroom with a clean modern shower! There was even a place for me to sit down in the bedroom and put on my makeup. I decided to use it for sitting down and reading a daily devotional, but just having this wonderful space was a plus. Did I mention there was a fireplace? The next morning, Linda cooked us "whatever we wanted." My partner happily ordered sausage and eggs, and I ordered bacon and eggs. While we waited, I looked around the family dining room. There were wonderful family pictures--Linda and Ian Smith's wedding pictures, their children, etc. My partner meanwhile marveled at his freshly squeezed orange juice and some of the woodwork in the room. Then, the food came. The bacon was the size of 4 American slices stuck together but a lot thicker. Everything was delicious, but after we ate, we felt like we needed a nap! If you go to this area of England, stay here! The Smiths are very congenial people, their accommodations are clean, their food is outstanding, and the village is picturesque. You'll swear you're in a movie.

Fantastic place to stay at such reasonable prices.especially for Oxford. An excellent service that…read morecovers so much. There are organised walking tours, ghost tours and a Fawlty Towers blogan absolute must to read/follow. The breakfast set you up for the day.you may not need lunch! The rooms are beautiful, spacious and well furnished, my favourite being New College. Perfectly situated for concerts at The Holywell Music Room and Sheldonian, also not far from The White Horse!!

Great food, wine, and ambience! Service was outstanding. I had crab cakes which were good, but they…read morewere not my favorite type of crab cake as I prefer the non-breaded, meatier ones. I also had the crispy squid which was excellent! My dad had the pulled pork sandwich, and it was delicious.

From the owner: Contemporary Restaurant and Bar set in a beautiful period building in the heart of Winchester. No.5…read morealso has 6 Boutique Hotel Rooms and a Private Dining Room that can also be used as a Meeting Room.

Anyone rating this place less than 5 stars is wrong. It's amazing! The staff is welcoming and…read moredelightful, the room was beautiful and large and inviting, the breakfast in the morning was delicious and plentiful. We could not have asked for a better stay. It was perfect!!! Thank you!!!

This hotel is well situated, super clean, and the staff is lovely. We stayed in the Solstice…read moreaddition in back, and I would highly recommend it. Book your accommodation now. You won't be sorry.

This B&B is everything a B&B should be (And I don't give five stars unless i'm really impressed!)…read moreIts a little like visiting family. There's no TravelLodge emptiness, the house is lived in and full of lots of interesting books and antiques, and if you are looking for a hotel style (clean, white, pristine, nondescript) this is not the place for you. John is a wonderful host, very easy to talk to, and if you have any problems whatsoever he does whatever he can to help. This is not just a business for John, this is something he enjoys doing, and that really shows. As someone coming to Winchester alone for the first time, not knowing anyone, his charming, chatty and knowledgeable nature was a huge bonus. I would DEFINITELY stay here again but I reiterate, this is a homey lived-in B&B, not a pristine but nondescript room. There are two cats, who are very friendly and have free roam, and a shared bathroom, which surprisingly was absolutely no problem in practice. IF there's any problems, I had none myself, John will certainly go out of his way to rectify them. Lovely little Bed and Breakfast, a home and host with a lot of charm and character!

Nicely decorated rooms and a very delicious breakfast made our stay a very pleasant one…read more The stony beach is a 5min drive away. The owners, Deborah and John, were very, very friendly and kind.

This is the most beautiful B&B I have seen in a while. It has a lovely homely feel and everywhere…read moreis decorated beautifully!!! It is like stepping into a Jane Austen novelThis was built from the old stables of Alresford House. There is a fantastic sitting room with plasma TV and an array of videos and dvds to keep you occupied if there is a gap in your schedule. The couple are very welcoming and I think the mother of the owner has done some paintings as there are a few posters with the family name on. The rooms are individually delightful! And as far as I could see they were all en suite. Like a breath of fresh air and not over priced either. I was so pleased my friends had somewhere lovely to stay and they felt very special. I heard the breakfast was an amazing spread and I know they didn't need lunch while we were out for the day!!! Well worth a visit!!!!

Located on the quiet street, the hotel itself is easy to find, the hosts are friendly and the room…read moreis quite cosy and tidy. The hosts are very friendly - when I foolishly wasn't able to follow the entering instructions (they have quite advanced (for me) lock with the code), the host kindly came over and shown to me what to do. Nice toiletries in the bathroom always make your stay a little bit more pleasant. My only problem with it is paper thin walls, where I could hear people coughing/talking on the phone. Luckily all calmed down by bedtime, but when possible I would prefer not to depend on others people sensibility.

From the owner: An alternative to the large corporate chains, we offer a bed and breakfast experience with a more…read morepersonal home from home feel, yet maintain the professional touch our guests come to expect. We're regularly told that breakfast is the most important meal of the day, and there's no better start than a Fernbank breakfast, freshly cooked to order.