Wonderful Isle Of Wight 8 Days - Bayshore Hotel
- Duration: 8 days
- Board Basis: Half Board
- Tour Ref: D2TALF195M
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 - Osborne House & Whippingham Church
“It is impossible to imagine a prettier spot” said Queen Victoria of her beloved home on the Isle of Wight. Spectacular from the outside, the opulent interiors give you a glimpse into life at a royal palace where Queen Victoria, Prince Albert and their nine children made a home. The splendid State Rooms, intimate family rooms, private beach and magnificent gardens and grounds combine for a truly memorable day out. We will also call at charming St Mildred’s Church in Whippingham – a place of worship since Norman times and regularly visited by Queen Victoria when she was in residence on the island./n
Day 3 - Day at Leisure
Day 4 - Day at Leisure
Day 5 - Alum Bay & Yarmouth
A sightseeing spectacular lies ahead today as we make our way along the stunning south coast of the island to take in the magnificent views and seascapes. A geological marvel, the multi-coloured cliffs are a sight to behold and the lighthouse at the end of the Needles is one of the most recognisable sights on the island. We will make our way to Yarmouth where the town is filled with quaint cafes, shops and galleries and the town square is overlooked by a stunning 17th century church./n
Day 6 - Carisbrooke Castle & Quarr Abbey
Sitting proudly at the very heart of the Diamond Isle, Carisbrooke Castle has many stories to tell from its past as a military fortress, a King’s prison and Royal summer residence. Enjoy the tranquil Princess Beatrice Garden and stunning St Nicholas’s Chapel as well as meeting the adorable Carisbrooke Donkeys. We continue to discover tranquil Quarr Abbey where you can learn more about this most atmospheric site which is home to a small group of Benedictine monks./n
Day 7 - Trip to the Donkey Sanctuary
Inextricably linked to the history of the Isle of Wight, 'royal' donkeys have worked at Carisbrooke Castle, the Donkey Taxi Service trundled holidaymakers up the steep hills of Ventor and even 'delivery donkeys' delivering milk to the remote villages of the island! Today, these characterful animals are cared for at the Isle of Wight Donkey Sanctuary which offers a forever home to over 100 donkeys, mules and shetland ponies../n
Day 8 - Return Travel
Bayshore Hotel
In a magnificent position on the seafront, across from Sandown’s Pier
and beach and close to the resort’s shopping area. You will find directly
in front of the hotel a delightful flat stroll towards Shanklin, lined with
colourful beach huts. The hotel features a light and airy restaurant
with sea views and a ballroom, where you will find entertainment most
evenings. You will also find spectacular sea views from many of the
hotel’s bedrooms or the hotel sun lounge. Our en-suite bedrooms come
with comfy beds for a great nights sleep, tea and coffee making facilities,
flat screen TV with Freeview and radio and hairdryer. Lift serving all
floors and a small number of steps to the entrance.