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Soak up the sunny weather with an island holiday. Discover the Isle of Wight’s history and heritage as we explore some of the islands top tourist attractions and some hidden gems too. We included excursions to a great fortress, Britain’s hottest garden and the islands most iconic landmark, The Needles.
Join the coach for a relaxing journey south where we board the ferry for the 1 hour crossing to the Isle of Wight. On arrival onto the island, we continue to the hotel arriving early evening.
Today, enjoy a free day in the traditional seaside town of Shanklin. Nestled in the bay between Sandown and Ventnor, Shanklin regularly tops the charts for the number of sunshine hours. Walk the Isle of Wight Coastal Path (Shanklin to Sandown), soak your toes in the unspoiled shores or visit Shanklin Old Village. The Old Village is a small part of Shanklin Town, it contains some of the oldest dwellings on the Island of which the majority are thatched, it is famous for its small gift shops and tea rooms.
We journey to the centre of the island for a morning visit to Carisbrooke Castle. This fortress was created to defend against Viking raids. Later, it imprisoned Charles I after his Civil War defeat, then became the summer home of Princess Beatrice, Queen Victoria’s daughter. The castle’s current residents are the much-loved Carisbrooke donkeys. Explore the 16th century guardhouse, experience the beauty of St Nicholas’s chapel and watch the donkeys demonstrating drawing up water in the well-house. In the afternoon we visit Godshill. This tranquil village has charming thatched cottages and a popular Model Village. There’s plenty of tea rooms serving delicious cream teas and ice cream treats.
After breakfast, we make our return journey home.
The Channel View Hotel is in a unique location occupying an elevated cliff-top position overlooking Shanklin bay with its sandy beaches and safe bathing that the island is renowned for. Evenings can be spent listening and dancing to the music in The Alverstone Room which is provided for your enjoyment several nights of the week by a variety of artistes. The Alverstone Room has a large maple sprung dance floor and a well-stocked bar. Facilities include Luxury heated indoor swimming pool, aromatherapy by appointment, swimming pool towels, solarium, sauna, Wifi throughout, bar and dance floor. This hotel has a lift.
Includes
Return coach travel
4 nights Channel View Hotel half board
Admission to Carisbrooke Castle and Ventnor Botanic Gardens
Excursions to Godshill and Alum Bay
Free time in Shanklin
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Deposit £50 per person
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