| a suite adds a sofa and a whirlpool bath. kids age 12 and over are welcome. some add period features such as wood-beamed ceilings. there are 4 simple rooms with en suite bathrooms, free wi-fi and flat-screen tvs, as well as sitting areas, and tea and coffeemaking facilities. cooked breakfast is served in a sunroom. a 9-minute walk from shanklin beach, this victorian b&b is also 3 miles from the dinosaur isle fossil museum and 4 miles from the isle of wight zoo. other amenities include a cosy lounge, and a garden with seating. check-in time: 4:00 pmcheck-out time: 10:30 am. limited free parking is available
Heathrow Airport 2 hr 43
Isle of Wight Zoo (12 min)
Home of ITV's 'Tiger Island', with exotic animals, informative talks and 'meet the animals'. Ventnor Botanic Garden (14 min)
An unusually warm climate for Britain allows sub tropical planting in these naturalistic gardens. Isle of Wight Steam Railway (20 min)
Outfit preserving railway history via exhibits, train stations & rides on steam-powered locomotives. Carisbrooke Castle (21 min)
Fine medieval castle and museum, where Charles I was imprisoned by Cromwell's Roundheads. The Garlic Farm (14 min)
Home-grown garlic, plus garlic-inspired products and fare in a specialist farm shop with restaurant. Osborne (27 min)
Italian-inspired mansion amid lush gardens and filled with Victoria and Albert's former possessions. Spinnaker Tower (1 hr 16)
Landmark tower with an on-site cafe and a glass-floored platform overlooking Portsmouth harbour. Amazon World Zoo (9 min)
Conservation-minded venue with over 200 species including tropical birds and meerkats. Sandown Pier (9 min) Dinosaur Isle (11 min)
Animatronic dinosaurs and 1000 of the island's best fossils in a pterodactyl-shaped building. Brading Roman Villa (13 min)
Excavated Roman courtyard villa with well-preserved mosaics and displays of finds from the site. Shanklin Chine (6 min)
Leafy, wooded ravine with waterfalls and abundant wildlife, plus arts heritage centre. Robin Hill (18 min)
Family rides, tractor train, nature trails, falconry and events, plus a woodland tree house. Shanklin Beach (12 min)
Scenic recreational beach offering cabanas & boat rentals, with a nearby esplanade of amusements. Blackgang Chine (21 min)
Cowboys, pirates, dinosaurs and fairies in themed spaces, along with roller-coasters and rides. | 
