A quaint, scenic village, Brighstone is situated in the South West of the Isle of Wight, and is widely renowned for its terrace of chalk cottages with their well-trimmed thatched roofs, and is well served by a local shop, Post Office, tea rooms and a tavern. A fascinating look into the history of the area, where smuggling was once a thriving industry, may be had by visiting the local museum. Brighstone and Compton Bays have beaches less than a mile away, and visitors may access the picturesque cliff top gardens at Blackgang Chine, the sandy beaches at Ventnor, and the well-known “Needles” along the local coastal route.
