A Shanklin tearoom will not return in 2022, its owner has revealed.

The Grand View Tea Garden, in Popham Road, is to close after seven seasons of "the most wonderful existence...on the cliff."

Its owners posted on social media to say it was time to "do something different."

Thanking customers, Indy, Alex, Orson and Max said: "Like many businesses, I had quite a few issues this year - finding staff being amongst them.

"With Covid and the cliff steps closing, it's been a difficult year - more difficult than most!

"I'll be up there occasionally until February - mostly clearing out and selling stock.

"I'll have the coffee machine on and some bits to make toasties!

"Thank you so much to everyone who's paid a visit to the furthest corner of Shanklin.

"I appreciate everyone of you.

"Onwards and upwards."