5 miles from the coast and 11. cooked or continental breakfast is served daily, with lunch and evening meals also available. 6 miles from mainland ferries. . traditional rooms are simply appointed and feature wifi access, tvs, and tea and coffeemaking facilities. in a converted victorian chapel with a gothic brick facade and original features, this laid-back b&b sits among countryside on the isle of wight. some have dvd players and/or en suite bathrooms, while others share facilities. it's 5 minutes' walk from the village centre, 1. there's secure storage for bikes Heathrow Airport 2 hr 43
Carisbrooke Castle (13 min) Fine medieval castle and museum, where Charles I was imprisoned by Cromwell's Roundheads. Isle of Wight Steam Railway (20 min) Outfit preserving railway history via exhibits, train stations & rides on steam-powered locomotives. Isle of Wight Zoo (24 min) Home of ITV's 'Tiger Island', with exotic animals, informative talks and 'meet the animals'. The Garlic Farm (18 min) Home-grown garlic, plus garlic-inspired products and fare in a specialist farm shop with restaurant. Dinosaur Isle (23 min) Animatronic dinosaurs and 1000 of the island's best fossils in a pterodactyl-shaped building. Shanklin Chine (19 min) Leafy, wooded ravine with waterfalls and abundant wildlife, plus arts heritage centre. Blackgang Chine (6 min) Cowboys, pirates, dinosaurs and fairies in themed spaces, along with roller-coasters and rides. Compton Bay (15 min) Brisk beach backed by sandstone cliffs & grass downs drawing surfers, bathers & fossil-hunters. Robin Hill (18 min) Family rides, tractor train, nature trails, falconry and events, plus a woodland tree house. Osborne (24 min) Italian-inspired mansion amid lush gardens and filled with Victoria and Albert's former possessions. Ventnor Botanic Garden (16 min) An unusually warm climate for Britain allows sub tropical planting in these naturalistic gardens. Amazon World Zoo (16 min) Conservation-minded venue with over 200 species including tropical birds and meerkats. National Trust - Mottistone Gardens and Estate (14 min) Mediterranean-style, 20th-century gardens with olive grove, surrounding an Elizabethan manor house. Alum Bay (31 min) Tourist attraction named for its multi-colored sand cliffs & views of the Needles rock formation. The Needles (31 min) Picturesque set of chalk landforms with a lighthouse, chairlift, boat tours & other amenities. |