We came over to the Island in 1980, after spending many holidays here. Pete was a tug captain on the River Thames, the work was getting less and less so at last with much deliberation between us and the children we decided to take the plunge. Pete however has not forgotten his background and therefore there is a great deal of memorabilia f-from his past as a Thames Lighterman throughout Hazelwood.

When we first came over to the Island we purchased a large semi-detached house in Victoria Avenue, Shanklin and converted it into a Guest House. Pete then got a job a postman in Sandown until we got ourselves on our feet.

After five years we decided we liked the life enough to purchase a much larger property, HAZELWOOD. We liked the house immediately, so saying we have altered a great deal inside, but it faces south and has a great sunny aspect and we have always thought of it as a home. We really enjoy talking to the guests we have from all different walks of life and different countries. We have settled well on the Island and when time permits we enjoy walking and golf and of course the occasional night out.