Isle Of Wight Weekend - Turkey & Tinsel At The Medehamstede Hotel

Itinerary

Description

Celebrate the start of the festive season with a weekend break on the glorious Isle of Wight. This small yet spectacular island is home to many iconic spots, boasting beautiful beaches, rainbow-coloured cliffs and ornate Victorian buildings. Take in the fresh sea air and picturesque scenery, as we continue to enjoy the season’s festivities, with a traditional Christmas dinner and fun-filled entertainment included at our hotel.

Itinerary (Coach)

Day 1

After joining the coach, we make our way to our hotel and check in.

Day 2 – Cowes & Ryde

We make our way to Cowes, a lively and refined seaport town. Enjoy a leisurely walk along the glorious sandy beach or visit one of the seafront restaurants for deliciously fresh seafood cuisine.

There’s also time to explore Ryde, with its stunning gardens, eclectic mix of shops and England’s oldest pier. Take a moment to watch the many boats moored in the town’s bustling harbour or stroll across Appley Beach’s fine golden sand.

Day 3 – Island Highlights

Our fabulous Island Highlights tour takes us to many of the island’s famous sights. We visit Ventnor, a lovely resort built on a series of terraces and Alum Bay to admire the multi-coloured cliffs and famous chalky outcrop, The Needles. We also visit the historic port town of Yarmouth, which contains some of the island's oldest architecture, including a 16^th-century castle. We continue to Newport, regarded as the capital of the Isle of Wight, with a historic quayside and a selection of independent shops.

Day 4

After breakfast, we check out of our hotel and head home.

Coach Bullets

• Return coach travel & ferry crossings
• 3 nights at the Medehamstede Hotel, Shanklin (JG2 rating) with dinner & breakfast (includes traditional ‘Christmas’ dinner)
• Mince pies & coffee/tea on one afternoon
• Entertainment some evenings
• Excursions to Ventnor, Alum Bay, Yarmouth, Newport, Ryde & Cowes

Search Bullets

• 3 nights at the Medehamstede Hotel, Shanklin (JG2 rating) with dinner & breakfast (includes traditional ‘Christmas’ dinner)
• Entertainment some evenings
• Excursions to Ventnor, Alum Bay, Yarmouth, Newport, Ryde & Cowes

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JG2

Hotels with a JG2 rating are a mixture of larger hotels and privately owned properties. Décor and furnishings may be simple but are clean and well maintained. All bedrooms have en-suite facilities, TV and may have tea/coffee making facilities. Food may be buffet style in some of the larger hotels. Services may be limited but efficient.

Accommodation

Medehamstede Hotel, Shanklin (JG2 rating)

The family-run Medehamstede Hotel is situated in the coastal town of Shanklin. Set within spacious, well-kept gardens, the Victorian building has plenty of character.