Isle of Wight

Isle of Wight is 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.

HIGHLIGHTS
• Hotel for 6 nights with breakfast & dinner
• Included excursion to Ventnor, Freshwater Bay, The Needles & Alum Bay
• Included excursion to Arreton Craft Barn, Cowes & Godshill (excluding Easter)
• Optional excursion to Osborne HouseDAY 1 Departure: A morning departure, stopping for lunch and refreshments en route to Portsmouth. From there we join the ferry for our cruise to the Isle of Wight and then continue to our resort hotel, arriving early evening.

DAYS 2-6 At leisure with one optional* and two included excursions. 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.

Ventnor, Freshwater Bay, The Needles & Alum Bay: Tour 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.

Arreton Craft Barn, Cowes & Godshill: (excluding Easter) Touring the interior of the island, the first stop today is Arreton Barns Craft Village.We then continue 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 - Osborne House: Join us on this optional visit to Osborne House. 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.Channel View Hotel, Shanklin

The Channel View Hotel has repeatedly been 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. There are a number of steps to the main entrance of the hotel but also a ramped walk way. Hotel facilities include restaurant, bar, lift to most floors, entertainment five nights a week, luxury indoor heated swimming pool and sauna. All 56 en suite bedrooms have TV, hairdryer and tea/coffee making facilities.