The Albion Hotel

A seaside hotel sitting directly on the waterfront at Freshwater Bay, on the quieter, less trampled western edge of the Isle of Wight. Most of the 40 rooms face the water, ranging from beach-level terraces up to coastal suites with roll-top baths. The Cabin Bar, tucked into the oldest part of the building, opens onto a wraparound terrace above the beach, which is reason enough to time your arrival well before dinner.