Description
Situated just 5 miles off the mainland coast, but you’ll feel away from it all. Splendid white cliffs, sparkling waters, picturesque villages and there’s a host of interesting things for you to do during your stay with us here.
Itinerary
Day 1 Departure
A morning departure, stopping for lunch and refreshments en-route to Portsmouth where we join the ferry for our cruise to the Isle of Wight and to our resort hotel.
Days 2-3 (4 day holidays) At leisure
At leisure in Shanklin with one included excursion.
Days 2-4 (5 day holidays) At leisure
At leisure in Shanklin with two included excursions.
Days 2-6 (7 day holidays) At leisure
At leisure in Shanklin with two included and one optional excursion. The coastal resort of Shanklin is located at the south-east corner of the Isle of Wight at the southernmost tip of Sandown Bay. The Bay is sheltered by Dunnose Point, which is a stunning backdrop, with the tall cliffs of Luccombe and St. Boniface Downs beyond. The village of Shanklin is extremely pretty, with many tourists heading to the area for the thatched cottages, quaint shops and old-fashioned tea rooms.
Included Excursion
Full Day Ventnor, Freshwater Bay, The Needles A full day included excursion around the Isle of Wight. We start at the resort of Ventnor before continuing along the south coast road to Freshwater Bay with its huge chalk stacks. We then visit the island’s most westerly point, the Needles and the multi-coloured sands of Alum Bay.
Included Excursion
Full Day (5 & 7 day holidays only) Arreton Craft A full day included excursion touring the interior of the island. The first stop is Arreton Barns Craft Village before continuing to Cowes, the yachting centre of England. On the return journey we visit the picturesque old village of Godshill with its thatched cottages and numerous attractions.
Optional Excursion
Half Day (7 day holidays only) Osborne House A half day optional excursion to Osborne House, home of Queen Victoria and her family. Built in the style of an Italian Villa, Osborne House was the much-loved home of Queen Victoria and her family until she died here in 1901. Since this time little has changed at Osborne House with many of the royal couple’s possessions and paintings still being displayed.
Last Day Travel home
We depart for home, arriving during the evening.
Venue Information
Channel View Hotel, Shanklin
We stay at the Channel View Hotel, repeatedly voted Crusader Holidays best British Hotel. Situated on the cliff top overlooking Shanklin Bay the hotel offers a warm welcome, good service, excellent food and attractive accommodation. Please Note: Whilst the hotel does have a lift there are a number of steps to the main entrance or a ramped walk way. Hotel facilities include restaurant, bar, entertainment five nights a week, luxury indoor heated swimming pool, sauna, lift to most floors. All bedrooms are en suite and have TV, radio, telephone, hairdryer & beverage tray.