Vernon Cottage, Shanklin, Isle of Wight is one of my favorite places to go on the island. It has lovely gardens, often has entertainment, great food and a fascinating history, not to mention a beautiful thatched roof. It is two hundred years old this year, to find out the history, you can go here:
http://www.vernoncottage.co.uk/p/history.html
or just to check out the menu etc:
http://www.vernoncottage.co.uk/
