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A ridge of chalk downs
extends across the centre of the Isle of Wight from east to west. Drive
over the top of Mersley Down as you approach the village of Newchurch
and you will see Mersley Farm nestling in its sheltered position 300
ft. below.
Surrounded
by unspoilt scenery and ½ a mile from a main road, it is the
perfect setting for a relaxing holiday, yet the nearest beach is no
more than 10 minutes drive, with a choice of some of the best Island
resorts.
Bembridge, Seaview, Shanklin and Sandown are all within 15 minutes comfortable drive of the farm, with the West Wight surfing beaches only 20 - 25 minutes away.
Mersley looks over the
valley of Newchurch, and the rolling Island countryside towards Godshill
and the south of the Island.
The
Farm is one mile north of the village of Newchurch with it's prominent
and interesting 11th Century Church and 18th Century Pub (The Pointer
Inn), now serving excellent meals. Newchurch also benefits from a shop,
post office and garage. We are 4 miles from the main Island towns of
Newport and Ryde.
Mersley Farm consists of an attractive Island farmhouse and barns around the farmyard, all built from local stone. Some of these have been sensitively converted for holiday accommodation. In one of the barns, the renowned Island potter, Molly Attrill, has her workshop.
The farm shop sells locally
grown produce and in season, our specialities - Isle
of Wight Garlic, Sweet Corn and Asparagus.


A
hard tennis court is available to our visitors on request.
The farm lies at the hub of the 147 miles of bridle, cycling and footpaths that the Island is famous for.
A ten minute walk from the farm onto the Downs will reward
you with some of the most exhilarating views of the Island, over the
Solent to England and far across the Channel.
Other sports available locally are fishing, sailing, windsurfing, surfing and riding. We are happy to provide advice and information, and help arrange any of these activities on request.
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We also have a keen interest in local history and archaeology. Some visitors may be interested in recent detailed archaeological studies of the farm that have revealed continuous traces of occupation from the Mesolithic, 8,000 years ago, to the present. Site by Netguides. For more local information, see their Isle of Wight Guide. ![]() To Wight Farm Holiday Group Website
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