We went to Quarr Abbey for coffee and lunch. Lovely food and grounds. Weather was not the best but we still managed to sit outside. Would highly recommend going here even if it's only for a coffee Bus stop's outside the main entrance, Number 9 . But it is a bit of a walk if you have reduced mobility no problem in a car .

Free parking and a stones throw from ferry. Ideal for a walk and snack after ferry or to kill time before boarding as it’s 5 min from terminal. Pleasant garden farm shop and cafe. Gets busy but staff efficient and food looks good.

Spent a relaxing morning walking around the gardens and monastery. There is a well stocked farm shop selling excellent local produce and a visitors information centre which are worth a visit. We finished our visit with coffee and cake in the friendly tearoom. The Abbey is situated not far from Ryde and can be accessed easily via road or by a pleasant walk along the coastal path. Highly recommended.

This is a lovely spot. So peaceful that the birds are very content to be singing there. The pigs are more of a problem in their defensive oinking. Dogs seem to love being able to bark at them. The only downer was I got there at 4pm closing time and could not get a coffee. Great view of the sea from a slope and the old Abbey remains are still just about there, despite the best efforts of Henry VIII.

Beautiful tranquil place to visit and the tea room is great. I heard about their sausage rolls and believe me it didn’t disappoint. One of the best sausage rolls I’ve ever tasted and they are huge. Also the shop has a vast array of products made but the Benedictine monks. Well worth a visit.

Plenty of parking, free to access. Lovely area well maintained and laid out very accessible. The abbey was stunning but the ruins was a bit of trek to view from across the field. This is very close to the ferry so ideal for start or end of trip to the island

The church with the monks holding a service was interesting and the walk tothe ruined abbey. The pilgrim chapel was a bit creepy and felt odd. Nice shop, cafe and art gallery.

Free parking and a stones throw from ferry. Ideal for a walk and snack after ferry or to kill time before boarding as it’s 5 min from terminal. Pleasant garden farm shop and cafe. Gets busy but staff efficient and food looks good.

After having recovered from discovering that Osborne House would have cost £156 to enter (and we just wanted to see the gardens) we bailed out and went to Quarr Abbey. We spanked some cash (25 quid for three teas, a coffee, a hot chocolate and 4 x cake, and the sticky orange cake is a must) and raided the farm shop for goodies, and still saved well over £100, as well as having a lovely, relaxing afternoon. It’s incredibly peaceful and intimate, unlike Queen Victoria’s holiday home, reasonably priced, unlike Queen Victoria’s holiday home, and probably has better architecture. Well worth a visit, bring the dog and allow a couple of hours.

We have driven past the entrance many times from and to the port of Fishbourne but this is the first visit. What a charming peaceful plan. Lovely walks, a quiet r chapel in which to sit and reflect. Will definitely return for a longer visit.