A guide to Hill Head and surrounding area
Sightseeing
The Beach!
There are 3 main ways of walking to the beach. For all of them, leave the bungalow and turn right to walk down towards Hill Head Road. Then either:
- Turn right along Hill Head Road towards The Osborne View pub and cross the road. Just past the pub there is a short slope down to the beach.
- Turn left along Hill Head Road and cross the road. Just opposite the large community noticeboard there is a small alleyway leading to some (steep) steps down to the beach. (PS this is where Andy used to come as a small child!)
- Turn left along Hill Head Road and cross the road. Walk on down to the junction with Crofton Lane. Turn right down to the start of Salterns Lane and turn right down to Salterns car park and the beach. (If you are driving to the beach this is probably the easiest place to go.)
There are 6 beach towels on the top right cupboard in the porch. Please use these for the beach rather than the grey towels. It would be helpful if you could wash and dry these if you use them as washing and drying all the laundry between guests is a challenge.
A beach rug and basket can be found in the top kitchen cupboard right of the fridge.
We have a few wetsuits of various sizes and some camping chairs in the garage. None of them are the latest model, but if they make your visit to the beach more enjoyable, please do use them. Again, please try to make sure they are dry before putting away.
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Hill Head Beach
The Beach!
There are 3 main ways of walking to the beach. For all of them, leave the bungalow and turn right to walk down towards Hill Head Road. Then either:
- Turn right along Hill Head Road towards The Osborne View pub and cross the road. Just past the pub there is a short slope down to the beach.
- Turn left along Hill Head Road and cross the road. Just opposite the large community noticeboard there is a small alleyway leading to some (steep) steps down to the beach. (PS this is where Andy used to come as a small child!)
- Turn left along Hill Head Road and cross the road. Walk on down to the junction with Crofton Lane. Turn right down to the start of Salterns Lane and turn right down to Salterns car park and the beach. (If you are driving to the beach this is probably the easiest place to go.)
There are 6 beach towels on the top right cupboard in the porch. Please use these for the beach rather than the grey towels. It would be helpful if you could wash and dry these if you use them as washing and drying all the laundry between guests is a challenge.
A beach rug and basket can be found in the top kitchen cupboard right of the fridge.
We have a few wetsuits of various sizes and some camping chairs in the garage. None of them are the latest model, but if they make your visit to the beach more enjoyable, please do use them. Again, please try to make sure they are dry before putting away.
A nationally renowned nature reserve, at the mouth of the River Meon.
With walks and ‘hides’.
www.hants.gov.uk/thingstodo/countryparks/titchfield
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Titchfield Haven National Nature Reserve
Cliff RoadA nationally renowned nature reserve, at the mouth of the River Meon.
With walks and ‘hides’.
www.hants.gov.uk/thingstodo/countryparks/titchfield
Portsmouth Harbour boat trip www.portsmouth-boat-trips.co.uk
Portsmouth Historic Dockyard https://www.historicdockyard.co.uk
HMS Victory, The Mary Rose, HMS Warrior 1860 and more
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Portsmouth Harbour
Portsmouth Harbour boat trip www.portsmouth-boat-trips.co.uk
Portsmouth Historic Dockyard https://www.historicdockyard.co.uk
HMS Victory, The Mary Rose, HMS Warrior 1860 and more
Food scene
Fantastic for breakfast, lunch and afternoon tea www.facebook.com/BreezesCafe
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Breezes Cafe
66-68 Hill Head RdFantastic for breakfast, lunch and afternoon tea www.facebook.com/BreezesCafe
We recommend taking your meal to the beach and eating from the paper – it tastes so much better! You can order food in advance for collection at https://stubbingtonfishandchips.com They also have an app which you can use to order food in advance.
Stubbington Fish & Chips
36 Stubbington GrnWe recommend taking your meal to the beach and eating from the paper – it tastes so much better! You can order food in advance for collection at https://stubbingtonfishandchips.com They also have an app which you can use to order food in advance.
Whiteley Shopping Centre
Whiteley WayFood outlets eg Harvester, Prezzo, Frankie and Bennys
Food outlets eg All-Bar-One, Bella Italia, Cafe Rouge, Nandos etc etc
https://gunwharf-quays.com/food-and-drink
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Gunwharf Quays
Food outlets eg All-Bar-One, Bella Italia, Cafe Rouge, Nandos etc etc
https://gunwharf-quays.com/food-and-drink
Pebbles Fish And Wine Bar
Stokes Bay RoadTappas
Antonio's
20 West StreetWe have eaten here - good tapas!
Actually called On the Water. Great cafe/restaurant on the way into Lee on Solent - by foot along the front or by car.
Leon's Bistro
Marine Parade WestActually called On the Water. Great cafe/restaurant on the way into Lee on Solent - by foot along the front or by car.
Shopping
Outlet mall with a host of good shops, plus multiple food outlets.
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Gunwharf Quays
Outlet mall with a host of good shops, plus multiple food outlets.
Whiteley Shopping Centre
Whiteley WayShopping mall with lots of shops and food outlets
Children's activities
Rock Up Whiteley
Whiteley WayClimbing walls and soft play
Monkey Bizness Gosport
Aerodrome RoadSoft play
Wild Wonderland
Unit 2 Wingate RdSoft play