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Places to stay in Brighstone
Brighstone is a village and civil parish on the Isle of Wight, 6 miles southwest of Newport on the B3399 road. Brighstone was previously known as "Brixton". The name derives from the Saxon name "Ecgbert's Tun". Brighstone is the largest village in the area locally known as the Back of the Wight and extends toward Limerstone and Mottistone. In roman times a villa was built to the north, to take advantage of the clean waters of the Buddle Brook. Brighstone Holiday Centre is set in a unique position within the West Wight amongst some of the most picturesque scenery the island has to see. Located on the coastal path looking straight out to sea, overlooking Brighstone Bay with easy access to miles of beach. It's the ideal base for people wanting to go surfing, because of the ease of access to the beach and Mountain bikers and walkers also have access to miles of walks, literally on the door step.
