Holiday lettings and rentals in Barton on Sea

Enjoy a sun soaked summer holiday in the picturesque surroundings of this bustling, clifftop seaside town where you can spend long lazy days by the sea, relax in the garden at your holiday rental and head out on wonderful adventures with options for exploring the New Forest or the Isle of Wight! This is the perfect seaside destination for unwinding, strolling on the beach, building sandcastles and having a wonderful holiday. The Isle of Wight is easily accessible via a short drive to Lymington. From there you hop on the car ferry to Yarmouth for a perfect day trip exploring the lovely beaches, gorgeous seafront promenades and breathtaking nature of this 390 square kilometre island.

Find a charming, fully equipped holiday rental just for two or rent a stylish, beautifully furnished place perfect for a family or family group of between four and six guests. Other rentals in the area will perfectly accommodate a party of up to 10 guests. Many of the lovely holiday lettings and rentals in the area are under 2km from the beach, are located close to local town amenities such as shops and pubs and feature a lovely garden for relaxing.

Barton on Sea is a lovely coastal destination where you will find yourself in the pleasant surroundings of a traditional yet modern town where you can enjoy a range of delightful local independent shops, pubs and restaurants. Barton on Sea is renowned for its breathtaking cliff hikes with splendid views of the Isle of Wight and an abundance of wildlife. Here you will find yourself perfectly situated on the edge of The New Forest National Park for thrilling nature walks and activities. This lovely, historical, rural, Hampshire parish is just 2 hours from London by car and under 50 minutes west of Southampton.

Barton on Sea is famous for having a cliff top golf club with stunning panoramic views of Milford on Sea, Hurst Castle and the iconic Needles of the Isle of Wight. The cliff top path from Milford to Barton on Sea is lovely and you can lunch at the fabulous Beachcomber Cafe en route! The local beaches offer safe swimming and the rich fossil beds along the coast provide plenty of opportunities for fossil hunters to return home with exciting treasure!

Barton on Sea’s unique location perched on the edge of Hampshire’s New Forest provides history and culture lovers with a full itinerary. From the ramparts of Hurd Castle to the heart of Hampshire’ New Forest, you will be able to plan a new adventure every day! Enjoy a peaceful day out in the gorgeous heritage village of Buckler’s Ford where you can visit the Maritime Museum or take a whimsical cruise down the lovely Beaulieu River. Step back into a bygone era in the historic shipwright’s cottage or workshop! Lovers of horticultural history and steam railways should head over to Exbury Gardens to admire 200 acres of exquisite rhododendrons and azaleas and ride the train! Fans of ancient history can enjoy Rockbourne Roman Villa and medieval churches. Don’t forget to have a stroll in the lush grounds of Breamore house and museum dating back to 1583!

If you are a nature enthusiast you will love the walk from Stuart Pond and Keyhaven Marshes Nature Reserve to Lymington and back. The pond is a gorgeous haven for a number of bird species such as mallards, Canada geese and grebes, while the marshes have an abundance of wading birds. You will need several lifetimes to explore the spectacular hiking trails on the Isle of Wight and in the New Forest just a short drive from Barton on Sea. More than half of the Isle of Wight is recognized as an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty as is the entire New Forest with its 566 square kilometres of heathland, gorgeous forest trails and native ponies.

Be sure to set aside time to explore the sublime natural beauty of this lovely locale that has been a popular holiday destination for centuries. Here you can explore vast, wild, unspoiled tracts of nature and enjoy serene walks along wooded paths, beside rivers and along lush heathland where beautiful pastoral scenes of ponies, sheep and cattle grazing unfold. Expect to see a huge variety of birds of prey. There are miles of splendid cycle routes and a number of top rated horseback riding tour operators in the area.

Fancy a peak at the world's finest collection of restored motorcycles? Head along to this amazing museum that showcases dozens and dozens of legendary bikes in a constantly evolving collection. Browse a fabulous collection of legendary painstakingly restored bikes that all are in running order! With a calendar jam packed with events this is your go to destination if you are a vintage motorbike fan!

This historic sea water pool is great fun for the whole family! The 200 m inflatable obstacle course is a crazy amount of fun alongside stand up paddleboarding. This 110m sea water pool dates back to 1833 making this site the oldest open air sea water baths in the UK! This wonderful water play park for young and old offers a stunning location with beautiful views of the Isle of Wight. There are lots of wacky fun events here such as “Paddleboard Pandemonium” where teams race each other while being bombarded with water soaked sponges and ambushed by “pirates”.

The needles are considered one of the seven wonders of Britain! These three, distinctive stacks of chalk rise about 30 metres out of the sea on the western side of The Isle of Wight Southwest of Alum Bay. The best way to appreciate this incredible sight is to either book a relaxing cruise or a fast paced speedboat trip to get up close to this incredible rock formation. The Needles Battery is a wonderful Victorian fort perched high above the rocks on The Isle of Wight and offers a wonderful view over The Needles.

Hurst Castle offers visitors a fascinating opportunity to step back in time to when the English Coast was heavily protected by fortresses. The castle was built by Henry VIII and was one of the most advanced artillery fortresses in England at the time! Climb the steps to the Tudor to see where Charles I was kept prisoner in 1648 and imagine the role of the castle in defence during the Napoleonic wars during a tour of this heritage site. There are incredible views from the roof of the Tudor all the way across the Needles Passage to The Isle of Wight.