| some rooms have sea views, and some superior rooms have 4-poster beds and balconies; family rooms are available as well. check-in time: 1:30 pmcheck-out time: 10:30 am. the straightforward rooms come with en suite bathrooms, flat-screen tvs, free wifi, and tea and coffeemaking equipment. a 5-minute walk from shanklin chine scenic gorge and the shanklin esplanade and beach, this classic hotel occupies a former gentleman's residence from the victorian era. there's a heated outdoor pool, an indoor pool, a sauna, and private gardens, plus a lounge with views of the english channel
Heathrow Airport 2 hr 44
Isle of Wight Steam Railway (21 min)
Outfit preserving railway history via exhibits, train stations & rides on steam-powered locomotives. Brading Roman Villa (13 min)
Excavated Roman courtyard villa with well-preserved mosaics and displays of finds from the site. Carisbrooke Castle (22 min)
Fine medieval castle and museum, where Charles I was imprisoned by Cromwell's Roundheads. Shanklin Chine (2 min)
Leafy, wooded ravine with waterfalls and abundant wildlife, plus arts heritage centre. Robin Hill (19 min)
Family rides, tractor train, nature trails, falconry and events, plus a woodland tree house. Blackgang Chine (23 min)
Cowboys, pirates, dinosaurs and fairies in themed spaces, along with roller-coasters and rides. Amazon World Zoo (11 min)
Conservation-minded venue with over 200 species including tropical birds and meerkats. Shanklin Beach (8 min)
Scenic recreational beach offering cabanas & boat rentals, with a nearby esplanade of amusements. Spinnaker Tower (1 hr 14)
Landmark tower with an on-site cafe and a glass-floored platform overlooking Portsmouth harbour. Osborne (28 min)
Italian-inspired mansion amid lush gardens and filled with Victoria and Albert's former possessions. Mary Rose Museum (1 hr 20)
Museum for 16th-century Tudor warship, & King Henry VIII's favourite, built in 1510 & sunk in 1545. Dinosaur Isle (11 min)
Animatronic dinosaurs and 1000 of the island's best fossils in a pterodactyl-shaped building. Isle of Wight Zoo (12 min)
Home of ITV's 'Tiger Island', with exotic animals, informative talks and 'meet the animals'. Ventnor Botanic Garden (15 min)
An unusually warm climate for Britain allows sub tropical planting in these naturalistic gardens. The Garlic Farm (16 min)
Home-grown garlic, plus garlic-inspired products and fare in a specialist farm shop with restaurant. | 
