Farringford House

Hotel

About

Farringford is a fully restored Grade 1 listed historic house on the Isle of Wight and the home of Alfred Tennyson, the most famous poet of the Victorian era.

Notable stay

Farringford House, in the village of Freshwater Bay, Isle of Wight, was the home of the poet Alfred, Lord Tennyson, from 1853 until his death in 1892. The main house dates from 1806 with gothic embellishments and extensions added from the 1830s. Of particular historical importance is the second library built by his wife Emily Tennyson in 1871 with a play room below connected by a turreted winding staircase. The grounds are laid to lawn, rose borders and informal planting. Evidence remains of Tennyson's planting schemes, together with a section of the walled garden and wooden footpaths. (via Wikipedia)

Grade I listed buildingWikipedia →

Amenities

BarKitchen / kitchenette

Location

What's nearby

Dimbola Museum and Galleries0.6 km
West Wight Heritage Centre1.1 km
Freshwater Beach1.1 km
Tennyson Down1.5 km
Tennyson Monument1.5 km
Old ROC Post1.6 km

Straight-line distances.

Within a short walk

🍽️ 6 places to eat🛒 1 supermarket💊 1 pharmacy or clinic

Everyday amenities within about 1 km, from OpenStreetMap.

Getting there & essentials

Nearest airport: Binstead Airfield — 23.2 km
Nearest station: Lymington Pier — 9.3 km
Nearest beach: Freshwater Beach — 1.1 km
Sea temperature: Sea temperature about 18.7 °C in September (Open-Meteo Marine, measured 2026-09-01)
Driving: Drives on the left
Currency: GBP
Power: Type G plugs · 230 V · 50 Hz
Tap water: Generally safe to drink

Straight-line distances.

Street view

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Frequently asked questions

How do you get to Farringford House?

From Farringford House, the nearest station, Lymington Pier, is about 9.3 km away; Binstead Airfield is around 23.2 km away (straight-line distances).