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8.8/10Excellent173 Reviews
Cleanliness8.8/10 8.8
Service9.2/10 9.2
Comfort8.6/10 8.6
Condition8.2/10 8.2
Neighborhood9.0/10 9.0
Amenities8.4/10 8.4
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About The Highdown Inn
With a total of 3 rooms, this is a nice place to stay. The Highdown Inn includes Wi-Fi internet connection in all public areas and guest rooms. This bed and breakfast does not operate a 24-hour reception.
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With a stay at The Highdown Inn in Totland Bay, you'll be just steps from The Needles Battery and Tennyson Down. This bed & breakfast is 8 mi (12.9 km) from New Forest National Park and 1.1 mi (1.8 km) from The Needles Landmark Attraction.
Make yourself at home in one of the 3 guestrooms. Free self parking is available onsite.
Popular amenities
Free WiFi
Parking available
Dining services
Non-smoking
Check-in and check-out
Check-in from
3:30 PM
Check-in until
10:00 PM
Check-out until
10:30 AM
Hotel policies
No elevators
Important information
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Special Instructions
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Instructions
- Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
- Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
- Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
- This property accepts credit cards and cash
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Spoken Language
English
Nearby attractions
The Needles Battery
0.1 km / 0.1 mi
Tennyson Down
0.1 km / 0.1 mi
Totland Bay Beach
1.5 km / 0.9 mi
Alum Bay Beach
2.1 km / 1.3 mi
The Needles Landmark Attraction
2.3 km / 1.4 mi
Colwell Bay Beach
2.4 km / 1.5 mi
Dimbola Lodge
2.4 km / 1.5 mi
St Agnes Church
2.5 km / 1.5 mi
Freshwater Bay Beach
2.7 km / 1.7 mi
Golden Hill Fort Country Park
2.8 km / 1.7 mi
Isle of Wight Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty
3 km / 1.9 mi
Afton Park
3.3 km / 2 mi
The Needles
3.4 km / 2.1 mi
Fort Victoria Country Park
4.2 km / 2.6 mi
Norton Beach
4.8 km / 3 mi
Hotel facilities & services
Services and fees can vary. Check the selected room details and hotel policies before booking.
- Total number of rooms: 3
- bed and breakfast
- Check-in hour
- Check-out hour
- Wi-fi
- Restaurant
- Non-smoking establishment
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Room types
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TWIN STANDARDTWIN • STANDARDTWN.ST
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Room overview
- Occupancy
- Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
- Room type
- TWIN
- View / characteristic
- STANDARD
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TWIN STANDARD
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- Occupancy
- Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
- Room type
- TWIN
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- STANDARD
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Room code: TWN.ST
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DOUBLE STANDARDDOUBLE • STANDARD • 1 Bedroom • 27 m²DBL.ST
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Non-smoking room- Room size
- 27 m²
- Occupancy
- Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
- Bedrooms
- 1
- Room type
- DOUBLE
- View / characteristic
- STANDARD
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Facilities with extra charge
- Wi-fi
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DOUBLE STANDARD
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Room overview
Non-smoking room- Room size
- 27 m²
- Occupancy
- Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
- Bedrooms
- 1
- Room type
- DOUBLE
- View / characteristic
- STANDARD
Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.
Room code: DBL.ST
Facilities with extra charge
- Wi-fi
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Guest reviews
What other guests saying about The Highdown Inn
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Mary
No hair dryer ,no iron . Need to consider air conditioning
Michael
Breakfast didnt begin serving until 08:30 which meant we couldnt have.
Bar shut at 9:00 pm
Was really hot but not the hotels fault
Bar shut at 9:00 pm
Was really hot but not the hotels fault
Matthew
A clean room with friendly staff and a warm welcome. Good menu available for dinner (lots of local seafood options). Dog friendly. Good breakfast. Convenient location for a walk to the Needles and along the coast.
Peter
A good value stopover for a few days. Clean room , comfortable bed, Excellent breakfast, several choices to please.
Ate dinner one evening with 6 friends. Good, smiley service, plenty of choices to make the mouth water, all well presented and cooked. Easy check in and out.
Ate dinner one evening with 6 friends. Good, smiley service, plenty of choices to make the mouth water, all well presented and cooked. Easy check in and out.
Anne
It was ok nice bed. The restaurant bar food very disappointing cold undercooked vegetables strange sauces. Expensive
Ainsley
Very friendly staff, nice location off the beaten path but walking distance to lots. Bright rooms. Good breakfast.
Ruan
Friendly staff snd good food.
Elaine
Very comfortable and friendly - they looked after us really well. Some areas in need of updating but nothing major. Would definitely go back.
Michael
Everything was excellent. Have been before and would certainly recommend to anyone
john
Great location, comfortable bed, very clean room and friendly staff.
Mark
A very enjoyable one night stay at the highdown inn.
We were half way through a 70 mile run around the coastal path and needed to set off early so we would have missed breakfast, but the staff were kind enough to cook us some delicious bacon sandwiches to take with us as a packed lunch.
In addition to this I left my headphones in the room and didn't realize until I was back in Bembridge. I didn't have time to drive all the way back before getting my Ferry home. I contacted them about it and they kindly packaged and posted them back to me very promptly.
It's fair to say they go above and beyond for their guests at the Highdown Inn and I would have no hesitation recommending it to anyone thinking of staying in the area.
We were half way through a 70 mile run around the coastal path and needed to set off early so we would have missed breakfast, but the staff were kind enough to cook us some delicious bacon sandwiches to take with us as a packed lunch.
In addition to this I left my headphones in the room and didn't realize until I was back in Bembridge. I didn't have time to drive all the way back before getting my Ferry home. I contacted them about it and they kindly packaged and posted them back to me very promptly.
It's fair to say they go above and beyond for their guests at the Highdown Inn and I would have no hesitation recommending it to anyone thinking of staying in the area.
Glenn
Friendly staff, good food and clean
George Ian
Great place to stay, if a little off the beaten track, regular bus stop a 20 minute walk(moderate pace.)
The decor is faded and could do with an update, bed was really comfy, the staff were excellent and the the food was really good.
The decor is faded and could do with an update, bed was really comfy, the staff were excellent and the the food was really good.
Mrs Angela
Staff and facilities as well as the restaurant food was excellent.
Breakfast was mixed - smoked salmon and scrambled egg but no smoked salmon and the coffee was poor!
Breakfast was mixed - smoked salmon and scrambled egg but no smoked salmon and the coffee was poor!
Mia Mayixuan
Adorable double room that is clean and comfy. The Inn is near some hiking trails so quite convenient. It also has good food and drink options.
Akash
The kitchen lady was so sweet and staff are lovely
JOYCE
I only stayed for one night but wishing I stayed for longer now! The staff were very friendly and helpful. Absolutely loved the space, the bedroom was comfortable and clean, and gave a very homey b&b feeling. I took transit and found it fairly straightforward to get to. And its an easy walk to the Tennyson monument! Would definitely recommend!
LESTER
This is an absolute gem of a hotel and location If your planning a break ..walking ...cycling or just touring the island i eould highly recommend
The mixture of traditional pub style bar..excellent food selection.
and quality.mixed with the modern day room designs..and warm inviting staff i would highly recommend
The mixture of traditional pub style bar..excellent food selection.
and quality.mixed with the modern day room designs..and warm inviting staff i would highly recommend
Greta
Although we weren't there for long, as we were on the island for a wedding, when we were there, we had a lovely comfortable stay, with a cracking breakfast the next day. Thank you.
Jason
Nice hotel in a good location with parking. Comfy bed. Slightly dated decor and a tad overpriced we felt at £130 per room for single occupancy.
Pleasant but nothing special
Pleasant but nothing special
ANTHONY
We thought the Highdown Inn In was excellent. The room was good, and dinner in the evening was very good. Would recommend this hotel. Also reasonable cost not expensive.
Nick
Walking trip
Great food and beer
STEPHEN
wonderful rural place to stay in the Werst Wight
amazing service. fabulous room and an amazing breakfast.
Jenny
We had a great afternoon and evening. Lucy and Sean were very friendly and welcoming as were the rest of the staff. The menu options and food was brilliant and the music in the garden was an added bonus. We will return!
Philippa
It’s the most wonderful location and for that reason we would stay again, it’s quiet and the staff are lovely. The room cleanliness is poor and the cost per night doesn’t correlate, the decor is very tired too.
Josh
Great location and clean. Also great food and helpful staff.
Nigel
Perfect for us
Perfect twin room, not the biggest but everything you need, bright, cheerful and very well presented. Friendly staff, nothing too much trouble. Dinner in the evening was delicious with a good selection of real ales. Breakfast room (not in the main pub) is lovely and lots of choice. Parking right outside, very handy for the Tennyson Memorial and a walk to the Needles. Can’t fault it and will definitely come back.
Oliver
Excellent bed and breakfast
Very welcoming staff, excellent locally sourced breakfast.
Very tempting menus on the blackboard in the bar - it was a shame we were already booked to eat elsewhere!
Next time...
Very tempting menus on the blackboard in the bar - it was a shame we were already booked to eat elsewhere!
Next time...
Peter
Fantastic views, great friendly staff - amazing breakfast?
Tricia
Great breakfast
We checked in on a Tuesday afternoon and were shown to our room by a young lady who was young and therefore needs experience in how to pass a few pleasantries with the guests.
I have to say when I walked into our room, top of stairs first on right, I was disappointed in it for the amount of money we were paying but its location was good for a wedding nearby so...
We had dinner in the pub and the staff serving were again lacking in the friendly banter. The food was fine.
The lady serving at breakfast was much more friendly and I have to say the cooked English was lovely (you can always judge a breakfast on the quality of the bacon and sauasage used and these were excellent)
I have to say when I walked into our room, top of stairs first on right, I was disappointed in it for the amount of money we were paying but its location was good for a wedding nearby so...
We had dinner in the pub and the staff serving were again lacking in the friendly banter. The food was fine.
The lady serving at breakfast was much more friendly and I have to say the cooked English was lovely (you can always judge a breakfast on the quality of the bacon and sauasage used and these were excellent)
Sahitya Reddy
Had a wonderful trip and the stay in this hotel is very good i loved it.
Marilyn
Comfortable room and good food. Very convenient for the west coast of the Isle of Wight
Oksana
The room, the food and drinks were very good. In contrast to the high standards in the property the bathroom was not up to standard. The grouting in the shower cubicle was black and needed replacing and there was nowhere to hang damp towels. This was all in contrast to the high standards elsewhere. Disappointing.
Hannah
A lovely country pub in a quiet setting. Unfortunately an alarm in the kitchen, directly underneath our room, was going off all night which meant almost no sleep!
Mike
Great staff, good overnight stay
Nice pub and the rooms was nice and clean, bathroom could do with being updated though. Staff were really friendly and helpful and the breakfast was really nice
Helen
Nice quiet room and excellent breakfast. Shower didn’t work on the first morning but this was quickly rectified. Extremely friendly and helpful staff.
Joao Pedro
4* highly recommended
The check-in was super easy. Loved the concept and of this \"old\" times pub accommodation.
Even being an old building, it was clean and taked care off. The staff was accessible and we highly recommend you to have dinner there as the food smells amazing (we had the typical Sunday roast - huge portion and affordable).
The only thing I would say it's that the shower had no pressure and the water was not hot enough for my partner.
Even being an old building, it was clean and taked care off. The staff was accessible and we highly recommend you to have dinner there as the food smells amazing (we had the typical Sunday roast - huge portion and affordable).
The only thing I would say it's that the shower had no pressure and the water was not hot enough for my partner.
Mike
A pleasant pub with rooms which has a bit of character and seems popular with locals. I stayed for one night with girlfriend on a cycling holiday. Room was pleasing, staff were generally helpful and breakfast was excellent.
However, dinner was a disappointing experience. Waiting time, even for a starter, was extraordinarily long. The same for the main course, which was not as ordered.
Worrying thing about this place is that I got the distinct impression that there is one level of service for locals and another for visitors. Maybe that's how such places survive these days.
However, dinner was a disappointing experience. Waiting time, even for a starter, was extraordinarily long. The same for the main course, which was not as ordered.
Worrying thing about this place is that I got the distinct impression that there is one level of service for locals and another for visitors. Maybe that's how such places survive these days.
Matthew
Lovely stay, thank you!
Linda
Perfect Location
Highdown Inn is a perfect location to explore the West IOW. The food and drink is excellent and the pub was packed every evening though this did not affect the comfort of our room. Although a little ‘worn out’ our room was clean and comfy. Good bedding and towels. My only complaint was the ridiculously watery shower gel/shampoo and body lotion . You could not pour it in your hand it just ran away before you could get it to your body! I finished up using 10 times more than I would with normal shower gel etc because most of it went down the plug! False economy
Nicola
Lovely fresh twin room
Lovely room. About 20 minutes walk from the needles and 20 minutes the other way to freshwater, with a nice off road route. Also right on the footpath to Tennyson downs so a nice loop along the downs to the needles and back. Takes about 1 3/4 hours. Room was lovely and fresh. Breakfast was superb. If you want dinner book a table as the pub gets busy. Lovely pub but shuts early , so if you are late back make sure you know how to get in ! Would definitely stay again. Great to be able to use Tesco vouchers for booking
clare
Great location for walkers, great value for mon
Greats hosts, service and location. Old property with character but clean and comfortable with everything needed for a great stay.
Terry
Great food in a beautiful location and an old style pub with wonderful garden patio.
Mike
The staff were all pleasant and friendly and the food and drink available is great.
The young lady who met us at sign-in was pleasant, but a tad over-keen to extract our money before we even saw our room !
The young lady who met us at sign-in was pleasant, but a tad over-keen to extract our money before we even saw our room !
Linda
Shower and tiles need up dating
Geoffrey
What you would expect from a early 1800's pub/inn. Full of character. Room small but comfortable and clean. Good tasty breakfast and friendly staff.
Verified traveler
Lovely stay - as always. Very dog friendly!
Leanne
The room was clean and tidy, bed was comfy. Food and fire in the bar downstairs were perfect. I was a little disappointed with the shower pressure, but I was still clean at the end! Would definitely visit again.
Verified traveler
Very friendly welcome in a very crowded late lunchtime Sunday bar/restaurant. Even the customers asked us if we were being seen to. Excellent breakfast cooked for us with super ingredients. Will return.
Euan
One night stop over
One night stop over in comfortable bedroom where our dog was allowed to stay in the room. Ate in the bar in the evening which was busy with locals as well as a few tourists - there was a good choice of dishes and our food was all fresh produce and perfectly cooked. Superb hearty cooked breakfast in the morning rounded everything off. Highly recommend.
Nicholas
Warm and Friendly country inn
On arrival we were given a warm and friendly reception. The room was very clean and had all we needed for our weekend stay. We had an excellent dinner on the first evening from an extensive menu. Breakfast on each morning was very good with friendly service. Altogether a memorable stay in a friendly hospitable country inn.
Graham
Very friendly and comfortable stay. Great food!
Sandra
Fabulous stay
We have a lovely four night stay, everything was excellent and the food was superb. Highly recommend
Ross
Needed secure biking for electric bikes. They had a a bike shed and the bikes were not stolen.
Angela
The Highdown in was a great find. Slightly quirky and in great location. Staff very helpful and friendly.
Jacqueline
Loved my stay, friendly Inn, oh and dog friendly!!! Perfect for a walk … beautiful room and fab Scenery.
Gail
Prettiest bedroom with lovely views.
I loved the room I was given, which was situated on the corner by the car park entrance and next to the lane which goes up to Tennyson's Monument car park. Such a pretty room with dual aspect windows. I even watched a fox go out for the evening whilst sitting in bed!
I was unable to stay for breakfast the next morning but the hosts kindly made me up a sandwich to take with me. A very pleasant stay in a lovely location.
I was unable to stay for breakfast the next morning but the hosts kindly made me up a sandwich to take with me. A very pleasant stay in a lovely location.
Ronald
Care.
I was well cared for and they did their best to satisfy my needs.
Ashley
Highdown in pre-easter break
Booked in at short notice, staff were friends and kind
S
Great 'Real Ale' Pub
My wife and I have visited The Highdown many times. It is in a quiet setting, close to local places of interest for walkers and sightseers.
The locals are a friendly bunch and the staff are welcoming and attentive. If we are in the area we always put in an appearance or two.
It is a Real Ale pub, so you will see some interesting beers on offer and if you are eating there I recommend that you try out the homemade pie if it is on the menu.
The view from Room One is best but don't tell anyone!
The locals are a friendly bunch and the staff are welcoming and attentive. If we are in the area we always put in an appearance or two.
It is a Real Ale pub, so you will see some interesting beers on offer and if you are eating there I recommend that you try out the homemade pie if it is on the menu.
The view from Room One is best but don't tell anyone!
David
5* option close to the needles
Had a great stay. Very comfy room and great pub downstairs (good range of food options too).
Staff very friendly! If I'm back in that part of the island will be back.
Staff very friendly! If I'm back in that part of the island will be back.
Neil
OK, good food but pricey overall
Very warm welcome and all the staff friendly and helpful. Food delicious and and just what we wanted. Very tasty breakfast with local produce served in the tea room.
Comfy bed, however the room was generally cold. No heating in the small shower room and no hooks for towels which was awkward. Two radiators in the room but only one worked. The other was inconsistent. Stairs to room were steep and narrow and we did see another guest struggle with a suitcase. The room and breakfast was £98 which was more expensive than equivalent and better accomodation during our stay 11 night on the island.
Comfy bed, however the room was generally cold. No heating in the small shower room and no hooks for towels which was awkward. Two radiators in the room but only one worked. The other was inconsistent. Stairs to room were steep and narrow and we did see another guest struggle with a suitcase. The room and breakfast was £98 which was more expensive than equivalent and better accomodation during our stay 11 night on the island.
Helen
A good night’s sleep
Comfortable, well appointed bedroom with twin beds. Delicious breakfast with fantastic smoked salmon, locally sourced. Friendly and efficient service. Great visit to a peaceful location.
David
Friendly pub with great food.
Nicole
We liked the fact, it's close to the needles and that there is a pub. We werebike packing the Isle of Wight and arrived late. There is a place to store the bikes, you will need a lock tough.
Claire
Warm welcome for weary riders
Beautiful comfy clean room. Delicious food after a day cycling around the island. Blonde lady in restaurant very welcoming (sorry don’t catch your name)
Robert
Great food nice pint of beer all round nice place.
Hugh
The Highdown Inn crew could not have been more welcoming or friendly, nothing was too much bother even though they were really busy with the August rush
Verified traveler
Staff were accommodating and friendly.
Cleaners provided fresh towels daily and fresh cups for tea/coffee making facilities in bedroom.
Wifi was too slow. Bathroom showers needed something to stop water from flowing out shower and into the bathroom floor.. shower curtain did not stop this.
Breakfast was excellent.
Cleaners provided fresh towels daily and fresh cups for tea/coffee making facilities in bedroom.
Wifi was too slow. Bathroom showers needed something to stop water from flowing out shower and into the bathroom floor.. shower curtain did not stop this.
Breakfast was excellent.
Abigail
Great last minute booking, superb food, superb service! Very impressed
Phil
Nice B&B
Very nice location, the staff were all very friendly. The room was nicely decorated, clean and comfortable. The food was excellent offering a wide choice for both dinner and breakfast..
Luke
It was a really lovely and adorable room which was really comfy as well. We wished we were staying for more than one night
Verified traveler
Excellent stay, staff were incredible friendly and went out of their way to give you the best stay possible. Beautiful breakfast and great location.
Stephen
Pet friendly inn
There was a little confusion over whether there was a room available, probably due to having to set one aside for Hotels.com
I decided to try Hotels.com to see if it showed any availability and to my surprise it did.
There was no chef on a Monday, so my wife and I were unable to eat on the premises. Booking somewhere to eat during the season on the island is a lottery, with similar chance of success, so if you plan to stay on a Monday, book ahead of time.
We had a very peaceful night, the location of the inn is perfect for visiting the Tennyson Monument, but is a bit of a steep climb up the hill, which is alongside the inn.
Room was clean, had all the usual facilities and we were allowed to stay with our family pet. A rare opportunity on the west of the island.
My wife and the delightful 'Allie' struck up conversation at the bar on the first evening and all of her patrons were just as friendly.
I decided to try Hotels.com to see if it showed any availability and to my surprise it did.
There was no chef on a Monday, so my wife and I were unable to eat on the premises. Booking somewhere to eat during the season on the island is a lottery, with similar chance of success, so if you plan to stay on a Monday, book ahead of time.
We had a very peaceful night, the location of the inn is perfect for visiting the Tennyson Monument, but is a bit of a steep climb up the hill, which is alongside the inn.
Room was clean, had all the usual facilities and we were allowed to stay with our family pet. A rare opportunity on the west of the island.
My wife and the delightful 'Allie' struck up conversation at the bar on the first evening and all of her patrons were just as friendly.
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The Highdown Inn
Highdown Lane, Totland Bay, United Kingdom
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