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Isle of Wight - Royals & Rails
With elegant resort towns, spotless beaches, old-fashioned charm and miles of unspoilt coastline, the Isle of Wight is the perfect place to enjoy a relaxing few days away. A firm favourite of Queen Victoria in the 19th century, the island is one of the UK’s most popular destinations and it’s easy to see why. On this fantastic break we enjoy the island’s peace, tranquillity and natural beauty as well as a nostalgic journey on the Isle of Wight Steam Railway and a visit to fascinating Osborne House.
What's Included
Return coach travel and ferry crossings
4 nights at a selected hotel on the Isle of Wight with dinner & breakfast
Entertainment some evenings
Excursions to Osborne House, Cowes & Ryde
Heritage train journey on the Isle of Wight Steam Railway
Optional Island Highlights Tour (£12pp)
Selected Hotel
We’ll stay at one of four well-appointed hotels on the island. All hotels offer en-suite rooms with tea and coffee-making facilities as well as a pleasant bar and restaurant.
The family-run Medehamstede Hotel is situated in the coastal town of Shanklin set within spacious, well-kept gardens. A Victorian building with plenty of character, the comfortable rooms feature Freeview TV. (JG2 rating)
The friendly, family-run Holliers Hotel is a 17th-century coaching inn situated in the heart of the picturesque Old Village of Shanklin. Hotel facilities include a bar and restaurant, and dinners are carvery style.
Please note: the swimming pool and Jacuzzi at the Holliers Hotel will be closed until further notice.
The family-run Royal Pier Hotel is situated on the seafront in the resort of Sandown, facing one of the most popular beaches on the island. The hotel has an indoor heated pool and spa pool. (JG2+ rating)
The welcoming Burlington Hotel is situated near the seafront in the resort of Sandown. The hotel offers an indoor swimming pool and steam room. (JG2+ rating)
Hotel Rating
Hotels with a JG2 rating are a mixture of larger hotels and privately owned properties. Décor and furnishings may be simple but are well maintained. All bedrooms have en-suite facilities, TV and tea/coffee making facilities. Food may be buffet style in some of the larger hotels. Services may be limited
but efficient.
Hotel Rating
JG2+ rated hotels offer a higher standard of hospitality, often by the friendly owner or manager and often with good home cooking plus enhanced décor, facilities and services. Food may be buffet style in some of the larger hotels. These hotels have proven to deliver a higher level of satisfaction according to our customer feedback surveys.