UK ISLANDS
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Cowes Harbour
A Wight Royal Island More than half the Isle of Wight is designated as an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and with award-winning beaches, spectacular scenery and a rich royal heritage, the island has plenty to offer groups. SUGGESTED ITINERARY Day 1 Arrival We make our way to Portsmouth this morning for our ferry crossing to Fishbourne from where we continue to our hotel. Day 2 Osborne House This morning, we make our way to what was once Queen Victoria’s much-loved palatial seaside home, Osborne House. We visit the private apartments and state rooms as well as the beautiful gardens and Queen Victoria’s beach, where there is a bathing machine in which the Queen used to get undressed! Tying in with Queen Victoria and the 2017 film “Victoria and Abdul”, a trail has been specially created, Victoria’s Island Trail, to celebrate the island’s royal connections, with Osborne House being a key location on the trail. Day 3 Circular Island Tour Today, we board our coach for a circular tour of the island, which boasts 60 miles of spectacular coastline and stunning scenery, affording plenty of magnificent views. We travel to the delightful coastal town of Cowes for a 25-minute cruise of its historic harbour (May - September only). We continue to the Needles Park which boasts fabulous sea views and is home to the iconic chairlift, which operates from the clifftop at Alum Bay to the beach below where we can see the Needles Rocks and coloured sands. We then continue our journey to St Catherine’s Lighthouse—the Isle of Wight’s most famous landmark. Day 4 Isle of Wight Steam Railway This morning, we enjoy a journey on the award-winning Isle of Wight Steam Railway. Settling back on our leisurely 5-mile journey, we travel on two stretches of line, starting at Havenstreet Station from where we travel to Smallbrook Junction. From here, we enjoy a return trip to Havenstreet, where we embark on the next stage of our journey to Wootton, before returning again to Havenstreet. In the afternoon, we spend time at leisure in Sandown or Ryde, with time to explore all that these traditional seaside resorts have to offer including more key locations on Victoria’s Island Trail. Day 5 Departure After breakfast, we make our way home.
Alum Bay Chairlift
Isle of Wight Steam Railway
Channel View Hotel Shanklin, Isle of Wight
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The Channel View Hotel is in a unique location occupying an elevated clifftop position overlooking Shanklin bay with its sandy beaches. The dining room offers lovely sea views. Guests can relax with a drink and enjoy after-dinner entertainment in comfortable and relaxed surroundings. The 56 bedrooms offer classic, comfortable decor, and come with a TV, telephone and hairdryer. Leisure facilities include a heated indoor swimming pool, spa bath and sauna. • Lift • Bar • Restaurant • Tea/coffee in room • Coach parking is off-site & chargeable 4 Nights Half Board Twin from £359pp No Single Supplement (max 7 incl driver)
Inclusions • Return ferry crossing Portsmouth - Fishbourne • Porterage • Welcome tea/coffee • Choice of menu • Tea/coffee after dinner • Live entertainment on 2 nights
Royal Esplanade Hotel Ryde, Isle of Wight
The traditional, Victorian Royal Esplanade hotel enjoys a superb seaside location close to the promenade in the heart of the lively resort of Ryde, just a short walk from the centre of town. The 70 bedrooms are well-decorated and offer a mix of styles with excellent bathrooms. The restaurant and bar offer attractive decor and comfortable seating areas and there is a large entertainment lounge and a small rear outdoor terrace. • Lift • Bar • Restaurant • Tea/coffee in room • Coach parking is off-site & chargeable 4 Nights Half Board Twin from £289pp No Single Supplement (max 10 incl driver)
Inclusions • Return ferry crossing Portsmouth - Fishbourne • Porterage • Welcome tea/coffee • Choice of menu • Tea/coffee after dinner • Live entertainment on 2 nights
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