Isle of Wight
Set in the dramatic valleys of the Isle of Wight Downs, Rowborough offers superb partridge shooting over dry chalk grasslands in September, followed by mixed pheasant and partridge drives through broadleaf woodland from October.
The day begins with coffee and pastries at Rowborough Lodge before a safety briefing from our host. Guests then board our heated gun bus—complete with bar and fireplace—to head out for the first drives, often starting with high birds right from the outset. After two drives, we pause for elevenses in the field or at the lodge, followed by two further drives.
Lunch is served in the shoot room, featuring canapés, fine wines, dessert, cheese, and port. Most teams choose to shoot through and enjoy lunch at the end of the day, though a midday break is also an option.
Easily accessible via regular ferries from Lymington, Southampton, and Portsmouth, the estate is just 70 miles from central London. Spectacular views and varied drives make this one of the Isle of Wight’s finest shoots.
Guns will meet at the newly converted shoot lodge at 9am for coffee. The day will consist of 4 or 5 drives, depending on the conditions. Elevenses will be served after the second drive, with plenty of in-field refreshments. The team will return to the lodge for lunch at the end of the day.
Newly refurbished shoot lodge in the middle of the estate as well as many exceptional hotels locally with many having stunning sea views.
