Isle Of Wight Explorer 8 Days - Bayshore Hotel
- Duration: 8 days
- Board Basis: Half Board
- Tour Ref: D2TALF195NE
Holiday Summary
- Travel Type: Coach
The Isle of Wight has a great deal to offer with many superb sandy beaches, mile upon mile of stunning countryside and coastal walks and all the usual modern holiday facilities in the resorts. Sandown is the island's principal resort, and offers a wealth of entertainments. Sandown Bay is the largest on the island and offers a long, safe, sandy beach framed at either end by stunning white cliffs contrasting with the rich blue sea. On the High Street you will find a wide variety of wonderful shops. Dinosaur Isle offers life-like dinosaur models and skeletons. There is also a traditional pier. In addition, Sandown boasts Brown's Pleasure Park, swimming and squash at the Heights Leisure Centre and a fascinating Geological Museum. There are plenty of evening entertainments to suit all tastes. Nearby Brading has a Roman Villa complete with mosaic floors.
PLEASE NOTE: Price is per person and based on two people sharing a twin/double room. Single room supplements and upgrades are not included.
Itinerary
Day 1 - Outward Travel
Day 2 - Full Day - Alum Bay & Yarmouth
Famed for its multi-colour sand cliffs./nHome of the 'Needles' rocks and lighthouse. /nThe 'free admission' Needles Pleasure Park offers a chair-lift ride to the beach (fees may apply for individual rides)/nThe delightful small town of Yarmouth has a pretty marina and is one of the island's ferry ports./n
Day 3 - Full Day - Osborne House & Whippingham Church
Queen Victoria’s spectacular hideaway (entrance included in tour cost) is situated near Ryde./nThe state and private apartments are preserved almost exactly as when Victoria died there in 1901. /nExtensive gardens with a collection of rare trees and a full-size Swiss chalet./nMuch of the church's design was inspired by Prince Albert./n There is a marble Reredos of the Last Supper, which was given by King Edward V11 in memory of his mother, Queen Victoria. /nDetails include a German style Lantern Tower and Rose Windows copied from Notre Dame./n
Day 4 - Day at Leisure
Day 5 - Day at Leisure
Day 6 - Full Day - Carisbrooke Castle & Ryde
A central place of power and defence on the Isle of Wight for over 1000 years./nExplore royal connections at Carisbrooke Castle famous for its association with Charles the I, held a prisoner during the civil war./nExperience the panoramic views from the high castle walls, or discover the tranquil of the Edwardian Style princess Beatrice garden before meeting the famous Carisbrooke donkeys./nShop-lined Union Street slopes gently down to the beach and prom./nRoyal Victoria Arcade houses fashion boutiques, antique shops and a market in the old cellars./nExplore the harbour, theatre, putting greens, swimming pool and ice-skating arena./n
Day 7 - Day at Leisure
Day 8 - Return Travel
Bayshore Hotel
Situated in a magnificent position on the seafront, opposite the beach and pier and close to the shopping centre, the Bayshore Hotel is a popular choice for coach holidays to Sandown. All 77 bedrooms are centrally heated with TV, hair dryer, tea/coffee making facilities and private bath or shower and WC. The hotel has a light and spacious bar and lounge area with a large dance floor where entertainment is provided most evenings. There is a sun lounge and attractive restaurant overlooking the sea and a games room. Free WiFi in public areas. Lift serves all floors (a few stairs on split level floors).