Looking for a cool and characterful place to stay on the Isle of Wight? A best-of-both-worlds halfway between holiday cottage and hotel, Forresters Hall is a standalone luxury family suite that’s part of The George Hotel at Yarmouth.

Just a stone throw from The George itself, with its delicious Med-style dining, walled-garden beach bar and cracking waterside views, Forresters Hall is dog and family-friendly and sleeps up to six people.

Full of quirky and characterful nods to its past life as a boat building workshop, it’s located on Yarmouth High Street, less than 100 yards from the George and one row back from the sea.

Stepping through the private entrance hall, there’s a wet room for washing dogs and sandy feet and wall hooks for stowing bikes – perfect for families, bring-the-dog breaks and keen walkers and cyclists looking to make the most of the beautiful West Wight scenery.

The first floor at Forresters Hall is a large, open plan, double height living space full of nautical nods. In it, there’s a breakfast bar equipped with fridge, sink, microwave and tea and coffee kit. A large living space with sofas, huge TV and a dining table for six. Two sets of large bunk beds sleeping up to four. And a family bathroom with shower, double sinks and a standalone bath.

Upstairs, the central staircase leads to a mezzanine floor where there’s a spacious, private master bedroom and ensuite bathroom.