Carisbrooke Castle
Bourne Hotel
Bourne Hall Hotel, Shanklin Built in the late 1860s, this family run hotel provides elegant accommodation and spectacular views. • 3 star • 30 bedrooms • Coach parking • No lift but some ground oor rooms • Outdoor pool (summer months only)
Two Ports Cruise • Donkey Sanctuary • Carisbrooke Castle • Osborne House • Isle of Wight Pearl
2 The Isle of Wight is a treasure trove of attractions, beautiful coastline with a rich cultural heritage, making your visit full of unforgettable moments. Isle of Wight Escapades
5 days from £495 including:
• Return ferry crossings • 4 nights half board in Shanklin with: Porter service, 1 nights entertainment Full English breakfast • 3 course dinner with choice and tea/coffee • Admission to Carisbrooke Castle • Visit to the Isle of Wight Donkey Sanctuary • 2½ hour ‘Two Ports’ cruise • Visit to Isle of Wight Pearl • Admission to Osborne House • Return journey on the IOW Steam Railway 2027 price per person Apr & Oct £495 May & June £554 July £599 Sept £564
Day 1 Travel to Portsmouth or Lymington for the short journey to the Isle of Wight. Day 2 This morning is to Carisbrooke Castle. Sitting high and proud at the heart of the Isle of Wight, it is the quintessential romantic castle with far reaching panoramic views. After departing, stop at the Isle of Wight Donkey Sanctuary. With over 100 donkeys to say hello to, they o er any donkey in need a loving and forever home. Day 3 Set sail this morning on a cruise around the ports of Cowes and Portsmouth. Enjoy fantastic views of the island coastline, Osborne House and Norris Castle, in addition to sea forts and the Naval Base at Portsmouth. Once back on dry ground,
visit Brightstone and Isle of Wight Pearl, with its spectacular cli -top views over the English Chan- nel. Finally, onto charming Godshill to wander at leisure, taking a look at the thatched cottages and model village (admission not included). Day 4 Begin the day at Osborne House, Queen Vic- toria’s island retreat. Highlights include the lavishly furnished State Rooms and glorious grounds and gardens. Later, travel to the award winning Isle of Wight Steam Railway. Experience the golden age of travel as you settle back in beautifully restored carriages, a bygone era when steam power was the order of the day. Day 5 Homeward journey.
A Victorian Christmas – Nov & Dec 2027 – 5 days/4 nights from £419 Tours include ferry crossings,‘Victorian Christmas’package and admission to Osborne House. Contact us for details. No Single Supp. max
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Rutland Hotel, Douglas The hotel enjoys a prime location on the sea front at the northern end of Douglas promenade. The steep steps leading to the hotel entrance are challenging for those with walking di culties. • 3 star • 64 bedrooms • Lift • Coach parking nearby Chesterhouse Hotel, Douglas The Chesterhouse Hotel o ers comfortable accommodation on the sea front in Douglas. The Shiraz Restaurant has panoramic views of the bay and the Amber Lounge o ers a relaxing area. • 3 star • 67 bedrooms • Lift • Coach parking nearby
Castle Rushen
Castle Rushen • Steam Railway • Peel • Snaefell • Laxey Wheel • Motor Museum
Situated between the coastlines of England, Ireland, Scotland and Wales, in the middle of the Irish sea, is the Isle of Man. Featuring visits to the famous Laxey Wheel, Cregneash Folk Museum and a journey on the Snaefell Mountain Railway, we o er a choice of hotels from which to enjoy the rich folklore and unique culture of this popular island. Isle of Man
5 days from £492 including:
• Return ferry crossings • 4 nights half board on the Isle of Man with: Porter service, Full English breakfast 3 course dinner with choice and tea/coffee • Admission to Cregneash Folk Museum • Port Erin to Douglas Steam Railway journey • Admission to House of Manannan • Single journey on the Manx Electric Railway • Return journey on Snaefell Mountain Railway • Admission to the Laxey Wheel • Admission to Isle of Man Motor Museum with workshop tour (STA) 2027 price per person Mar £492 June & Sept £615 Apr £549 July & Aug £619 May £602 Oct £516
Day 1 Early afternoon crossing from Heysham to the Isle of Man. Day 2 First stop today is Castletown. See the wonderfully preserved Castle Rushen before heading on to unmissable, spectacular views of Calf Sound. Continue to Cregneash, with admission to the National Folk Museum. Set in beautiful countryside, explore the thatched Manx cottages. On then for time at leisure in Port Erin, nestling in its scenic bay, before boarding the island’s heritage steam railway for the journey back to Douglas. Day 3 This morning is in Peel, said to be the best example of a typical Manx town. Here, we include admission to the House of Manannan, where the Island’s mythological sea god, Manannan, guides you through the Island’s rich Celtic, Viking and
maritime past. Afterwards, stroll along Peel’s beach or relax in one of the cafes before returning to Douglas for time at leisure. Day 4 Begin the day by joining the Manx Electric Railway which connects the Island’s capital, Douglas, with Laxey in the east. At Laxey, join the Snaefell Mountain Railway for a spectacular climb to the islands highest point at 2036 feet, before admission to the ‘Lady Isabella’, the world’s largest working watermill. Continue by coach to Ramsey, the main town in the north of the island for time at leisure. On then to the nal stop of the day, the Isle of Man Motor Museum. We include admission here, and subject to availability on the day, a tour of the workshop may be o ered. Day 5 Morning crossing back to Heysham and homeward bound.
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