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Cream Teas

Cream Teas

Enjoy all the different boating and yachting events over the summer in Cowes.

Love watching all sorts of different boats on the water, supping Pimms in the Marina? Cowes is the place to really appreciate the yachting vibe!

Red Rum visited Somerton Farm in 1980

Do you remember the fantastic record breaking Red Rum?  He won the Grand National in 1973,1974 and 1977.  He was the first horse to do so.  In 1980 Red Rum visited the Isle of Wight County Show, and stayed at Somerton in the stable right next door to the house.  You can find a plaque on the wall to remember it by.  He arrived in a splendid horse box with two grooms to wait on his every need!  He s...[More]

Things to do Easter 2023 on the Isle of Wight

West Wight Easter  If you are based at Somerton Farm Holiday Cottage you really do not have to travel too far for an adventure. Disconnect from white noise and enjoy the unique tranquillity of the Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty that will be on your doorstep.  With the cost of living stretching us all there is no need to pay for amazing experiences – the West of the Island has so much to see a...[More]