bordering horseshoe bay, this serene b&b dating back to 1870 is 1. family rooms have bunk beds. 8 miles from shanklin chine. additional amenities include a lounge and a library of videos and games. the bright and airy rooms have en suite bathrooms, free wifi, tvs, and tea and coffeemaking equipment. 7 miles from ventnor botanic garden and 3. full english breakfast is served in the dining room. Heathrow Airport 2 hr 49
Dinosaur Isle (20 min) Animatronic dinosaurs and 1000 of the island's best fossils in a pterodactyl-shaped building. Isle of Wight Zoo (20 min) Home of ITV's 'Tiger Island', with exotic animals, informative talks and 'meet the animals'. Appuldurcombe House (13 min) Grand, baroque-style stately home in gardens designed by 'Capability' Brown, plus a gift shop. Isle of Wight Steam Railway (25 min) Outfit preserving railway history via exhibits, train stations & rides on steam-powered locomotives. Robin Hill (24 min) Family rides, tractor train, nature trails, falconry and events, plus a woodland tree house. Amazon World Zoo (15 min) Conservation-minded venue with over 200 species including tropical birds and meerkats. Shanklin Beach (14 min) Scenic recreational beach offering cabanas & boat rentals, with a nearby esplanade of amusements. Brading Roman Villa (21 min) Excavated Roman courtyard villa with well-preserved mosaics and displays of finds from the site. Shanklin Chine (13 min) Leafy, wooded ravine with waterfalls and abundant wildlife, plus arts heritage centre. Carisbrooke Castle (26 min) Fine medieval castle and museum, where Charles I was imprisoned by Cromwell's Roundheads. Ventnor Botanic Garden (8 min) An unusually warm climate for Britain allows sub tropical planting in these naturalistic gardens. Blackgang Chine (16 min) Cowboys, pirates, dinosaurs and fairies in themed spaces, along with roller-coasters and rides. The Garlic Farm (20 min) Home-grown garlic, plus garlic-inspired products and fare in a specialist farm shop with restaurant. Osborne (33 min) Italian-inspired mansion amid lush gardens and filled with Victoria and Albert's former possessions. Monkey Haven (24 min) Animals include eagle-owls, gibbons and lemurs, events include keeper talks and marmoset encounters. |