Cottage holidays Isle of Wight

What's around St. Lawrence?

St. Lawrence is a village located on the southern coast of the Isle of Wight. The village is to the west of seaside resort of Ventnor and so close to it that it is sometimes considered to be a suburb of Ventnor, but many dwellers of the settlement think of it as its own township. Either way, it is quieter and more peaceful than Ventnor yet close enough to the town to be able to explore it daily and experience a more serene side to the Isle of Wight.

St. Lawrence is actually a lot older than Ventnor, with a history dating back to the 1200s and a church still standing from this century. This church was the smallest one in England until 1830 when a chancel was built onto the existing structure, and there is now another much larger church to go alongside it, St Lawrence’s Church, with parts dating back 500 years.

Renting a self-catering cottage in St. Lawrence is the perfect way to experience the history and tranquillity of this gorgeous beachside settlement, and it makes a wonderful romantic break where you can relax, indulge and soak up the atmosphere of this special place.

Places to visit near St. Lawrence

If you do choose to stay in St. Lawrence then you will inevitably find yourself wandering into Ventnor on many occasions. There is plenty to do on this sandy beach resort, and with some of the hottest temperatures on the whole of the Isle of Wight, it is an extremely pleasant and lovely place to spend an afternoon or two lounging about in the sun.

The clock on the esplanade is a prominent focal point for meeting up with friends in Ventnor.

Ventnor has plenty of attractions to visit, the most popular being the Ventnor Botanic Gardens. With a range of subtropical and exotic plant life, lovers of vegetation will be in their element on a trip here! There is also a tasty Garden Café where visitors can sample a range of treats and beverages, making a visit here a great afternoon trip from St. Lawrence.

If you are travelling to the Isle of Wight with your children, then a trip to the Ventnor Paddling Pool is a must-see. Both fun and educational due to a three-dimensional map of the Isle of Wight in the centre of the pool, your children will love splashing about in the water underneath warm sun.

St. Lawrence is small and steeped in history, and its proximity to Ventnor makes it an ideal place for a cottage holiday on the Isle of Wight.