Getting Here
Ferries
A. Our closest terminal is Yarmouth (roughly 10 minutes drive from Woodlands). This car and passenger ferry service usually runs hourly from Lymington Pier to Yarmouth and the crossing is 40 minutes.
B. Alternatively, Red Funnel provides a 40 minute car and foot passenger ferry service from Southampton to East Cowes and a 23 minute passenger crossing to West Cowes.
C. A final option is the 40 minute Wightlink car ferry from Portsmouth to Fishbourne which is useful if you are coming from the East of the UK.
Generous discounts available for Wightlink customers.
If booking independently, we recommend booking early especially in the busy season.
Travelling on foot or by bike
We welcome walkers and cyclists and the Island caters well for sustainable tourism. Having arrived at the ferry terminal in Yarmouth, there is a fantastic route down the old railway line (The Causeway) which connects Yarmouth to Freshwater. For cyclists, you should allow 30 minutes whilst for walkers you should allow 1-2 hours.
We have secure storage for 4-6 bikes and outdoor plugs at Woodlands for those who would like to charge their e-bikes.
Buses
The Needles Breezer brings you from Yarmouth to within 5 minutes walk from Woodlands whilst the public bus number 7 runs from Yarmouth to Freshwater village centre (15-20 minute walk from Woodlands). Please find deals for bus travel here: https://www.islandbuses.info/fares-and-tickets
Taxis and bike hire
To book a taxi, please try Kabel Cars, The Hermitage, Cliff Rd, Totland Bay, Isle of Wight Tel: 01983 753276
To book a range of hire bicycles: Visit the Wight Cycle Hire website and fill in their online booking request form, or call them on 01983 761800. Wight Cycle Hire will also deliver bikes to Woodlands for you to hire for the day.
Woodlands - nearly there!
As Woodlands is up a small lane, it is fairly hidden away! The easiest way is to use the directions on the map below where the location is accurate but if you get lost, please do not hesitate to ask Jen or Danny for directions. The postcode PO40 9RW takes you to the house below and opposite Woodlands on Briary Lane so if you use the postcode, you’re nearly there!