Isle of Wight (England)

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I thought I would write about a subject that I know a lot about for my next review, so the ideal topic would be the Isle of Wight, which coincidentally is where I live. It’s also has a huge tourist industry, and with the onset of the summer holidays fast approaching, I hope to provide readers ... Read review

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Abingdon Lodge, Isle of Wight

Abingdon Lodge, Isle of Wight

incl. Breakfast - HRS Rating: /10 - Hotel dates back to Victorian times.It has original ... more

charm and character.The improvements carried out
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place all year round especially at weekends.Other
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Wellington Hotel, Isle of Wight

Wellington Hotel, Isle of Wight

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ocean views, deliciously interesting menu, really
fine wines and attentive service. The hotel is in
an unrivalled position; it faces due south and is
at town-level for shops, buses and entertainment.


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Gliffaes Country House, Isle of Wight

Gliffaes Country House, Isle of Wight

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Mountains is one of Wales best kept secrets. 
Among the old trees, spacious lawns and with a
commanding view of the River Usk is Gliffaes.
Situated well of the beaten track in a spectacular
position above the River Usk with log fires, sunny
terrace, locally sourced food and plenty of
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Fratellis - Girl Shirt Isle of Wight

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Hambrough,  Ventnor  isle of wight

Hambrough, Ventnor isle of wight

The Hambrough is located just up from the esplanade and has beautiful sea views Re ... more

furbished to an incredibly high standard  the
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rooms are very spacious and boast wide sceen flat
panel television  illy espresso coffee machine 
hand crafted Lombok furniture  100% wool carpets 
underfloor heating  sumptuous sofas and Molton
Brown products Rooms 1 and 2 benefit from a
balcony which overlooks Ventnor bay Our restaurant
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setting for a romantic dinner  or to celebrate a
special occassion our Chef  painstakingly sources
the finest ingredients  locally wherever possible 
to bring you some of the finest cuisine the Island
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George Hotel, Yarmouth, Isle of Wight

George Hotel, Yarmouth, Isle of Wight

In the heart of lively Yarmouth on the Isle of Wight, the George Hotel is an elegant ... more

17th-century town house, boasting picturesque
views overlooking the harbour.All rooms are well
furnished and individually decorated, with
comfortable beds and a satellite TV.Overlooking
the Solent, the hotel brasserie serves excellent
seasonal cuisine, with an emphasis on seafood.
Guests may also relax by the log fire in the cosy
wood-panelled bar and enjoy afternoon tea or
cocktails.Local activities in this bustling
community include sailing, paragliding and
kayaking. There are also a number of English
Heritage sites to visit in the surrounding area.


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Isle of Wight - Vintage Railway Mouse Mat

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Lynne's 'short' guide to the Isle of Wight

Advantages: A place for everyone - young and old!
Disadvantages: You won't want to go home.

...ideal topic would be the Isle of Wight, which coincidentally is where I live. It’s also has a huge tourist industry, and with the onset of the summer holidays fast approaching, I hope to provide readers with enough information, good and bad, so that they can make an informed choice when deciding where to book their holiday or short break.

So where do I start? It is a huge undertaking and I know that I will never be able to do it justice. ...
...you.

The Isle of Wight is a county situated on the south coast of the UK. It has a population of 124,600 (1991) and is 380 sq. km. It can be reached via Portsmouth, Southampton and Lymington on car ferries, a catamaran, a hydrofoil and a hovercraft. You can also fly here if you have the cash; you will land in either Bembridge or Sandown airports (well, a tiny landing strip with a portakabin café!). Saying that you will have to get ... more

purplelynne 11.04.2004 (21.04.2004)
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IOW? WOW!

Advantages: Wide variety of attractions on one compact island
Disadvantages: Expensive ferry crossing

...But this is the Isle of Wight and the thorough ongoing charm of the place is that things just don't change here. Have you ever wanted to slip back in time fifty or so years and enjoy the English countryside as it was then? If so, this is the place for you. Walking, cycling or motoring, the place is a joy to behold. Every view is a picture postcard. Just don't try and go anywhere by bus. They are infrequent and very expensive. If you really want to ...
...a century the Museum of Isle of Wight Geology, above Sandown Library, had housed the island's geology and fossil collections. On August 10th 2001 this changed with the opening of Dinosaur Isle, a purpose built attraction replacing the old museum, which now provides the space and facilities to properly display and conserve the rich geological collections. On show is everything from fossils to full sized fleshed dinosaurs. I haven't visited yet, but ...

SuperSpy 07.03.2006 · Read full review
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Ticket to Ryde

Advantages: beautiful scenery
Disadvantages: little to do in January

...(Wight City), golf links, Dinosaur Isle (a visitor attraction for children according to Lynnetilbrook in her comment), and during the summer trampolines and other attractions for the children on the beach, which was very clean. 6. Cowes – famous for the yachting weeks in August, you really need good weather to enjoy a walk on the promenade or looking at the shops. There are some wonderful cafes here – last May I visited one where I got an omelette ...
...for the connection to the Isle of Wight steam railway which was having Santa Specials on weekends only, including New Year's day!) We saw the railway but not the steam train on this occasion. Poppins restaurant and the Wetherspoons pub were the only cafes that we noticed were open. We went in the former and for five drinks it only cost £8 and mine was a large mug of hot chocolate with cream and a flake! This alone cost £1.65. 8. Newport - this is ...

werewolf 01.02.2003 (03.01.2005) · Read full review
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Red Funnel and White Island

Advantages: Idylic
Disadvantages: Looks too much like the carribbean

...a good base for the Isle of white and Bournemouth the New Forest. Lymington Pier rail station is within the terminal of Red funnel. http://www.redfunnel.co.uk Tickets cost around 30 pounds for car driver and three passengers; lymington is a much quieter and relaxed port to visit the island from, If you are staying on the isle of white more than a day then it's a good idea not tell them you are going for a long stay, just pay the one way trip price. ...
...to the Island. The Isle of white is our destination; Journey on through the Solent heading out to sea towards Yarmouth and see the famous Hurst castle that almost touches the isle of white, 13 miles to be precise. From distance it makes you just want to lepe over to the island. Oh yes lepe, another famous land mark en-route across the Solent. Lepe Beach is situated southeast of the New Forest and is the closest mainland coast to the Isle of Wight. ...

halk 14.01.2008 · Read full review
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Holiday accommodation Sandown Isle of Wight

Advantages: Superb value for Money. Clean well furnished. Location for Walking, beach.
Disadvantages: Relying on uk weather.

...www.iowaccommodation.com Why visit the Isle of Wight ?? The Isle of Wight has long been an excellent place for an upmarket but traditional seaside holiday, and has a number of individual beaches and towns that were very popular with the Victorians. However, it is also becoming a must visit destination for young people seeking watersports and outdoor activities generally . Cowes is a famous yachting centre and attracts the 'London set' together ...
...location, many parts of the Isle of Wight enjoy a very mild and sunny climate. The south-east of the island in particular is known for its high sunshine records and warm air. In winter, frost is rather rare. As at May 2008, the warmest month of the year so far was May with an average high of 20C (68F) and the coolest was January with an average high of 10C (50F) and the warmest day of the year enjoyed a high of 27C (81F). However, June to September ...

wotacrapservice 04.11.2008 (08.01.2009) · Read full review
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The Isle of Wight from someone who lives there.

Advantages: lots to do when you get here, plenty of places to stay to suit all budgets
Disadvantages: expensive to get to, car parks expensive

I have now lived on the island over 4 years and would like to share with you some of the highs and lows of the island so that you can make an informed decision if it is a place for you to visit. There are many methods of getting on the island. Firstly there is the Red Jet service (run by Red Funnel) from Southampton to Cowes. This service is for foot passengers only and takes about 30 minutes. Secondly there is the Red Funnel Car ferrry from Southampton ...
...etc but also foot passengers too. This service takes about 1 hour. Thirdly there is the Wightlink Car Ferry services which there are two: Portsmouth to Fishbourne ( which is near Ryde, north eastern of the island) and Lymington to Yarmouth (south west of the island). These crossings take about 45 minutes and are for cars, lorries etc but also foot passengers. Fourthly there is Fast Cat service which runs from Portsmouth Harbour Train Station to Ryde ...

troublemaker 05.10.2004 · Read full review
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Advantages: Scenic Old Village, Sandy Beach, Lots to do
Disadvantages: The walk back up from the beach is hard work

My family and I are great lovers of the beautiful Isle of Wight which many of you will already know if you've read some of my previous opinions. There are many reasons why we are attracted to the Island but some of the main reasons why we keep returning are because the Island is a very beautiful place and one of the few places in England today that remains unspoilt and has not become overdeveloped, there is still a vast amount of breathtaking scenery to enjoy and lots of coastal footpaths and other walks taking you further inland if you wish. My previous opinions have been about tourist attractions so I thought I'd have a change today and write about Shanklin which is my favourite resort on the Isle of Wight. Shanklin is a very popular seaside resort for both families and couples of all ages. It is situated between Sandown ...

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Advantages: good break
Disadvantages: quite in winter

* Living on the Isle of Wight, so close to Shanklin, I thought this review was a fairly good one to write. Shanklin is in the south part of the island and is well known for its sandy beaches and famous "Old Village". It is about a half-hour/forty minute drive from the Wightlink Portsmouth/Fishbourne ferry terminal. Shanklin situated between the towns of Ventnor and Lake and is one of the main towns on the Island. Getting into Shanklin is pretty easy as there are many different types of transport. The Island train has its last stop in Shanklin and this is a cheap and easy way to get into the town. There is a bus station behind the main high street where buses dock in fairly often during the summer daylight hours but this all changes in the winter when the buses are limited to certain areas. Shanklin town is made ...

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