Freshwater and Totland
Built-up area in Isle of Wight, England
| Coordinates: | 50.682, -1.526 |
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| OS grid ref: | SZ 33 87 |
| Population: | 7,829 |
| Dialling code: | 01590 (Lymington) |
Freshwater, on the west coast of the Isle of Wight, is best known for its dramatic chalk scenery: the sweep of Freshwater Bay, the ridge of Tennyson Down and the sea stacks of The Needles just offshore. It has strong literary and historic connections - Alfred Lord Tennyson lived at Farringford and the landscape has long attracted walkers and artists - and today combines National Trust sites and beachside tourism with a still-active rural hinterland of farms and small businesses.
Neighbouring Totland sits around the sheltered curve of Totland Bay and feels quieter and more residential, with a small harbour, sailing, holiday parks and a village-centre economy geared to visitors and retirees. Its location close to Yarmouth and the island’s ferry links helps sustain local shops and cafés, while the seaside setting and promenades make it a popular low-key holiday spot rather than a busy resort.
Postcode districts covering Freshwater and Totland
Most populated places nearby
- Southampton 17.4 miles27.9 km
- Portsmouth 21.6 miles34.8 km
- Bournemouth 15 miles24.2 km
- Poole 19.5 miles31.3 km
- Gosport 18.5 miles29.8 km
- Fareham 18.9 miles30.4 km
- Eastleigh 22 miles35.4 km
- Eastleigh Town 20.5 miles33 km
- Christchurch 10.6 miles17 km
- Totton 16.4 miles26.4 km
- Totton and Eling 16.3 miles26.3 km
- Ryde 16.2 miles26 km
Neighbouring places
- Freshwater Parish 1.1 miles1.8 km
- Totland & Colwell Ward 1.1 miles1.8 km
- Totland Parish 1.3 miles2 km
- Freshwater South Ward 1.3 miles2.1 km
- Norton Built-up area 1.4 miles2.3 km
- Yarmouth Built-up area 2 miles3.2 km
- Freshwater North & Yarmouth Ward 2.5 miles3.9 km
- Bouldnor Built-up area 2.6 miles4.2 km
- Milford on Sea Built-up area 4.7 miles7.5 km
- Shalfleet Built-up area 4.9 miles7.9 km
- Lymington and Pennington Parish 5.2 miles8.4 km
- Pennington Ward 5.2 miles8.4 km
Example postcodes in Freshwater and Totland
PO39 0BG, PO40 9SG, PO39 0BD, PO39 0AB, PO40 9JN, PO39 0BL, PO40 9JT, PO40 9RE, PO40 9EA … See all
Transport links
- Bournemouth Airport 15.4 miles24.8 km
- Southampton Airport 19.9 miles32.1 km
- Lymington Pier Railway Station 5.2 miles8.4 km
- Lymington Town Railway Station 5.5 miles8.8 km
Hotels near Freshwater and Totland Ad
- The Bay Colwell 0.7 miles1.1 km
- The George Hotel and Beach Club 3 2 miles3.2 km
- South Lawn Hotel 4 4.6 miles7.3 km
- Monkey Brewhouse 6 miles9.6 km
- The Beach House 3 4.2 miles6.8 km
- Chewton Glen Hotel & Spa - An Iconic Luxury Hotel 5 8.1 miles13 km
- Cottage Lodge Hotel 9.7 miles15.6 km
- Macdonald Elmers Court Hotel 5.3 miles8.5 km
- Thatched Cottage Hotel 9.6 miles15.5 km
- The Manor at Sway 4 7.9 miles12.8 km
Schools in Freshwater and Totland
- St Saviour's Catholic Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Lymington Yacht Haven Harbour 4.7 miles7.6 km
- Northcourt Country house 7.9 miles12.7 km
- Hinton House Estate 8.3 miles13.4 km
- Hinton Admiral Estate 8.9 miles14.4 km
- Avon Beach Beach 9.7 miles15.6 km
- Exbury House Estate 9.8 miles15.8 km
- Christchurch Harbour Harbour 10.3 miles16.6 km
- Osborne House Historic site 12.2 miles19.6 km
- Cadland House Estate 12.2 miles19.6 km
- Calshot Beach Beach 13 miles20.9 km
- New Forest Forest 13 miles20.9 km
- Dean Court Stadium 14.2 miles22.8 km