Lodging in Sandown, Isle of Wight

“Who would have thought that a garlic farm would be so enjoyable for both young and old. A true gem that is very tourist friendly, free to park and enter!Very spacious farm area with an amazing store selling not only fresh garlic, but also smoked and cured - a delicious black garlic. A large tasting station with a selection of assorted garlic purees, chutneys and salsas was freely available. There was an unbelievable assortment of garlic containing/ flavored products including ale as well as garlic themed merchandise. Our favorites were large green olives stuffed with garlic.We unfortunately did not have time to go to the fields, so we walked briefly around the restaurants and yard, admiring the lovely autumn decorations. In addition to all this, there was a fenced field with friendly goats wanting a head scratch, a donkey further out. This farm is definitely a must visit for everyone!”

“The Trouville is an old hotel with beautiful old school values.It's a little worn but a great place.Staff are friendly, helpful and welcoming - from reception, room service to catering.The Trouville hosted a music weekend - this is my 2nd year and all of the above helped to make it a fun time!It is also nicely situated by the sea which is a real bonus.If you are wanting somewhere warm, welcoming and friendly, the Trouville is the place!”

“Just a bog standard Premier Inn. Room was decent, in my limited interaction with staff they were friendly.I think the cooked breakfast is very expensive for what is on offer, even though you can have as much as you want.The first morning we had breakfast we were waiting for things to be cooked. The quality of the breakfast is pretty much what you'd expect. Bulk cooked full English type garb.Rooms: Room 144 was in a decent state of repair and clean. It was also very far away from reception. It had another room on one side and a fire escape on the other so it was very quiet.Food & drinks: Food and drinks mediocre. They say on the website the hotel has a restaurant called the 'Thyme Bar & Grill'. You'd only have dinner here if you really couldn't be bothered to walk to the pub across the road. There's only about 4 things on the menu...none of which are grilled.”

“Had a lovely stay here for 5 nights for scooter rally weekend. Very friendly owners. Full English breakfast each morning as required. Rooms made up as and when required. Plenty of parking spaces. Great base for seeing the island.”

“Great clubhouse McCarthys bar and restaurant with friendly staff and great menus with extra special offers and takeaway food available. Excellent food and good portions. Live entertainment some times.”