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About Calbourne
Calbourne is a lovely old place that has long been a natural haunt of artists from all over England who are drawn by the unspoiled and picturesque beauty spot. Winkle Street is perhaps the showpiece of Calbourne. It has an enchanting terrace of stone cottages all dating from the 18th-century. The access to the street is dominated by an octagonal gatehouse of flint structure which guards the entrance to a lovely Georgian mansion, the heavy iron entrance gates are hung on small octagonal stone piers that almost perfectly match the charming gatehouse. The pretty cottages all have delightful front gardens that in summer show a riot of colourful flowers and plants, these tiny gardens face the glistening waters of the Caul Bourne, it is a idyllic scene that has been painted by noted artists such as A.Heaton-Cooper (1864-1929). The main street of the village winds steeply past a sloping green towards the 13th-century village church which houses many treasures including a commemorative brass of 1383.
Interestingly, of the villages other buildings, the Sun Inn, a handsome red brick building, has a model railway in the grounds next to the pub car-park. It is a constant delight to visitors of all ages.
Calbourne is situated close to Brightstone Down and the Westover forest is closeby, so too, are the many picturesque coves and bays that fringe this pleasant holiday island.
Planning a visit? Please see below for other recommended towns, attractions and recommended hotels nearby.
Distances and directions below are approximate. For true driving distances please visit the AA Route Planner
Recommended attractions near Calbourne
| Carisbrooke Castle & Museum | (3.9 miles, 6.3 km, direction E) | Pictures |
| Yarmouth Castle | (4.8 miles, 7.7 km, direction NW) | Pictures |
| Fort Victoria Country Park | (5.7 miles, 9.1 km, direction W) | Pictures |
| Rookley Country Park | (5.8 miles, 9.3 km, direction E) | Pictures |
| Hurst Lighthouse | (6.9 miles, 11.1 km, direction W) | Pictures |
| The Model Village | (7.1 miles, 11.4 km, direction SE) | Pictures |
| Blackgang Chine Theme Park | (7.1 miles, 11.5 km, direction SE) | Pictures |
| Hurst Castle | (7.2 miles, 11.7 km, direction W) | Pictures |
| The Needles Park | (7.3 miles, 11.7 km, direction W) | Pictures |
| Robin Hill Country Park | (7.3 miles, 11.7 km, direction E) | Pictures |
| Osborne House | (7.8 miles, 12.6 km, direction NE) | Pictures |
| Exbury Gardens | (8.1 miles, 13.0 km, direction N) | Pictures |
| Stone Point Country Park | (8.2 miles, 13.2 km, direction N) | Pictures |
| St. Catherine's Lighthouse | (8.3 miles, 13.3 km, direction SE) | Pictures |
| Appuldurcombe House | (8.3 miles, 13.4 km, direction SE) | Pictures |
All attractions in CalbourneAll attractions in Isle of WightComplete A to Z of attractions in EnglandRecommended towns near Calbourne
Newtown, in the county of Isle of Wight (2.5 miles, 4.0 km, direction N)
The village lies at the head of the picturesque Newtown estuary and is surrounded almost entirely by a Nature Reserve owned by the National Trust.
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Shorwell, in the county of Isle of Wight (3.0 miles, 4.8 km, direction SE)
The pretty village of Shorwell, with its three handsome Manor Houses, lies cradled in a wooded valley beneath the bare downs.
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Carisbrooke, in the county of Isle of Wight (3.6 miles, 5.8 km, direction E)
Carisbrooke sits close to Newport on the lovely Isle of Wight.
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Yarmouth, in the county of Isle of Wight (4.5 miles, 7.3 km, direction NW)
A lovely old town with a pleasant deepwater harbour. Yarmouth, with its 'olde worlde' charm is definitely one of the jewels of this enchanting island resort.
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Freshwater Bay, in the county of Isle of Wight (4.8 miles, 7.7 km, direction W)
Undulating countryside surrounds this beautiful place - it is a designated area of outstanding natural beauty and as such attracts walkers and bird watchers as well as being a Mecca for surfers and yachtsmen.
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Parkhurst, in the county of Isle of Wight (5.1 miles, 8.2 km, direction NE)
Waymarked walks take you through woodlands inhabited by Red Squirrels.
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Newport, in the county of Isle of Wight (5.2 miles, 8.4 km, direction E)
County Town, being sited on the River Medina, about 5 miles from the sea. Despite its name, the town became the 'New Port' and was given its charter by Richard de Revers, Lord of the Island, as early as 1180.
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Freshwater, in the county of Isle of Wight (5.4 miles, 8.6 km, direction W)
The Isle of Wight has somehow managed to retain much of the charm of the 1930's and the pretty resort of Freshwater found at the Island's western end is no exception.
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Totland, in the county of Isle of Wight (6.1 miles, 9.8 km, direction W)
Picturesque resort with a sea wall extending over one mile. Attractive sand and shingle beach that is particularly safe for children.
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Godshill, in the county of Isle of Wight (7.1 miles, 11.4 km, direction SE)
This is a gorgeous little spot which makes an ideal 'away from the crowds' location in which to sample peaceful Island life.
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Cowes, in the county of Isle of Wight (7.4 miles, 11.9 km, direction NE)
The most famous yachting resort in the world. Cowes dates back to Tudor times and is divided in two by the River Medina, creating East and West Cowes
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South Baddesley, in the county of Hampshire (7.7 miles, 12.4 km, direction NW)
This is a small picturesque hamlet at the edge of the New Forest National Park overlooking the Solent towards the Isle-of-Wight.
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Lepe, in the county of Hampshire (7.8 miles, 12.6 km, direction N)
This is mostly a small country park amongst trees with beautiful views across the Solent towards the Isle of Wight.
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Keyhaven, in the county of Hampshire (8.1 miles, 13.1 km, direction W)
The village is lovely and peaceful with moorings for boats along the quayside and unrivalled views across to the Isle of Wight and Hurst Castle.
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Lymington, in the county of Hampshire (8.4 miles, 13.6 km, direction NW)
A lovely Georgian port town on the Solent and at the edge of The New Forest, Hampshire. Lymington is a popular sailing resort...
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All towns in Isle of WightComplete A to Z of towns in EnglandNearby travel help
| Lymington Pier Station | (7.9 miles, 12.7 km, direction NW) |
| Lymington Town Station | (8.2 miles, 13.2 km, direction NW) |
| M27 Junction 9 | (15.2 miles, 24.5 km, direction NE) |
| M27 Junction 8 | (15.8 miles, 25.4 km, direction N) |
| Southampton Airport | (19.1 miles, 30.7 km, direction N) |
| Bournemouth Airport | (20.2 miles, 32.5 km, direction W) |
| Calbourne to London | (79.9 miles, 128.6 km, direction NE) |
Hotels & Accommodation in Calbourne
| Hotel Name | Approximate distance from Calbourne center |
| George Hotel | (4.8 miles, 7.8 km, direction NW) |
| Newport Quay Hotel | (5.0 miles, 8.1 km, direction E) |
| The Fountain Inn | (7.5 miles, 12.1 km, direction NE) |
| Macdonald Elmers Court Hotel & Resort | (7.8 miles, 12.6 km, direction NW) |
| Master Builder's House Hotel | (8.5 miles, 13.6 km, direction N) |
| South Lawn Hotel | (9.2 miles, 14.8 km, direction NW) |
| The Montagu Arms | (10.0 miles, 16.2 km, direction N) |
| The Wellington Hotel | (10.1 miles, 16.3 km, direction SE) |
| The Kenbury | (10.3 miles, 16.5 km, direction E) |
| The Avenue | (10.3 miles, 16.6 km, direction E) |
| All hotels in Calbourne |
