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Over 105 Years Experience
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Rated Excellent on Trustpilot
Over 105 Years Experience
Committed to Sustainable Tourism
6 Days
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From Only £715.00
Discover the picturesque sights of the Isle of Wight, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, where you'll enjoy stunning beaches, rolling countryside, and tall chalky cliffs.
This holiday operates under our Optimum Experience brand.
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After this morning's departure, we travel by ferry across The Solent before arriving at the Trouville Hotel in Sandown.
Today, we visit the popular seaside resorts of Shanklin and Ventnor, a famous Victorian health resort with its unique microclimate. We also call into Godshill, which boasts some of the island's oldest architecture and well-known for its thatched-roofed cottages and model village.
Sitting on the southern coast of the Isle of Wight and sheltered in a beautiful bay, Sandown is famed for long stretches of golden sandy beaches, a traditional British seafront, and a pier. During your free day, you can explore as much or as little as you like. If you're looking for something different, why not visit the Animal Sanctuary found in an old fort or the interactive Dinosaur Isle Museum, all just a short walk from your hotel?
Step back to a bygone era as it’s ‘all aboard’ for a journey on the Isle of Wight Steam Railway. Settle into the beautifully restored Victorian and Edwardian carriages as you pass through the island's unspoilt countryside and ancient woodlands. After our trip, we return for a free afternoon in Sandown.
Today, we travel to Queen Victoria's Osborne House - a seaside palace where she often visited with her beloved Prince Albert and their nine children. Take an intimate glimpse into Victorian family life and marvel at the magnificence of the Royal Apartments, including the drawing and dining rooms. Don't forget to explore the gardens or visit Queen Victoria's private beach, just a pleasant twenty-minute stroll from the palace. The day also includes a visit to the nearby yachting centre of Cowes, an exciting port town split in half by the River Medina.
After breakfast, we travel home.
Found opposite Sandown's golden beach, this modern hotel is just a five-minute walk from the pier. Featuring a traditional restaurant and a leisure centre with sea views, the bright guest rooms include a flat-screen TV, a work desk and tea/coffee-making facilities.
Hotel Facilities
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Restaurant
Lounge
Lift
WiFi
Below is a list of pick-up points available on this tour.
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Alfreton | Bus Station, Hall Street, Alfreton, DE55 7BT |
| Arnold | High Street Bus Stop, Outside Leisure Centre Car Park, Arnold, NG5 7EE |
| Beeston | Lace Road, behind the Cricketers Pub Beeston, NG9 2LA |
| Bulwell | Aldi (Bus Stop SW12), Sellers Wood Drive, Bulwell, NG6 8GE |
| Chesterfield | Coach Station, Beckingham Way Chesterfield, S40 1TH |
| Derby | Bus Station, Bay 27 & 28, Derby, DE1 2AY |
| Heanor | Market Place, Wilmott Street (Market Square side) Heanor, DE75 7EG |
| Ilkeston | Wharncliffe Rd, Market Place, Ilkeston, DE7 5GF |
| Leicester | St Margarets Bus Station, Stand SA, Gravel Street, Leicester, LE1 3AG |
| Leicester Fosse Park | Leicester Fosse Park, Bus Stop, Fosse Park Avenue Next to ASDA (opposite petrol station), LE3 2LL |
| Long Eaton | The Green, Outside Poundland Long Eaton, Notts, NG10 1HQ |
| Loughborough | Amber Rooms, The Rushes Loughborough, LE11 5BE |
| Lutterworth | George Street, Outside Wycliffe Rooms Lutterworth, LE17 4EG |
| Mansfield | Fire Station Bus Stop, Rosemary Street Mansfield, NG19 6AA |
| Nottingham | Mount Street, Alongside the Grosvenor Casino, Nottingham, NG1 6HE |
| Ripley | Market Place, Express Stand Ripley, DE5 3FJ |
| Rotherham | Interchange Bay C1/ C2, Frederick Street, Rotherham , S60 1QB |
| Sheffield | Pond Hill, Opposite Penny Black Public House Sheffield, S1 2BG |
| Toton | Tram Stop Park and Ride, Toton Lane Notts, NG9 7JA |
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