| set in shanklin old village, this traditional hotel is a 12-minute walk from the beach and 4 miles from the isle of wight zoo. check-in time: 2:00 pmcheck-out time: 10:00 am. parking is also available. other amenities include an indoor pool, a whirlpool tub and a sauna, as well as a kids' play area, gardens, and bbq facilities. full english breakfast is included for guests. there's a bar area with regular entertainment, a piano bar, and a carvery restaurant. cosy rooms with warm decor come with en suite bathrooms, tvs, and free wi-fi, as well as tea and coffeemaking equipment, and some also have 4-poster beds. minimum-stay rules may apply
Heathrow Airport 2 hr 44
Ventnor Botanic Garden (14 min)
An unusually warm climate for Britain allows sub tropical planting in these naturalistic gardens. Carisbrooke Castle (21 min)
Fine medieval castle and museum, where Charles I was imprisoned by Cromwell's Roundheads. Dinosaur Isle (11 min)
Animatronic dinosaurs and 1000 of the island's best fossils in a pterodactyl-shaped building. Shanklin Chine (6 min)
Leafy, wooded ravine with waterfalls and abundant wildlife, plus arts heritage centre. Brading Roman Villa (13 min)
Excavated Roman courtyard villa with well-preserved mosaics and displays of finds from the site. Blackgang Chine (21 min)
Cowboys, pirates, dinosaurs and fairies in themed spaces, along with roller-coasters and rides. Spinnaker Tower (1 hr 18)
Landmark tower with an on-site cafe and a glass-floored platform overlooking Portsmouth harbour. The Garlic Farm (14 min)
Home-grown garlic, plus garlic-inspired products and fare in a specialist farm shop with restaurant. Amazon World Zoo (10 min)
Conservation-minded venue with over 200 species including tropical birds and meerkats. Isle of Wight Steam Railway (20 min)
Outfit preserving railway history via exhibits, train stations & rides on steam-powered locomotives. Isle of Wight Zoo (12 min)
Home of ITV's 'Tiger Island', with exotic animals, informative talks and 'meet the animals'. Osborne (27 min)
Italian-inspired mansion amid lush gardens and filled with Victoria and Albert's former possessions. Robin Hill (19 min)
Family rides, tractor train, nature trails, falconry and events, plus a woodland tree house. Sandown Pier (9 min) Shanklin Beach (12 min)
Scenic recreational beach offering cabanas & boat rentals, with a nearby esplanade of amusements. | 
