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Enjoy four lovely days in the beautiful setting of the Isle of Wight from our base in charming Shanklin, along with included admission to the spectacular Osborne House, where we discover the famed architecture and storied history of this former royal residence.
Optional excursion to Alum Bay, Ventnor & Sandown (£15pp)
We have the chance to explore Queen Victoria’s one-time residence on the island, Osborne House. Built as a holiday home and rural retreat in the late 1840s, the Italianate palace reflects Queen Victoria and Prince Albert’s tastes and boasts spectacular views across the Solent. It is no wonder that Victoria herself once said, ‘it’s impossible to imagine a prettier spot.’ Here we take an intimate glimpse of royal family life as we wander through the magnificent Royal Apartments as well as the walled gardens and grounds where we find the charming Swiss Cottage, used by the royal children to learn household management.
We then head to Cowes, a vibrant and sophisticated resort home to the world-famous regatta that swells the local population each August. Enjoy a stroll along the seafront, browse the boutique shops, or admire many of the town’s ornate buildings which date from Queen Victoria’s time, in the style popularised by Prince Albert.
Join us on an optional excursion to some of the highlights of the island, including the seaside resort of Alum Bay with its colourful sands, the pretty resort of Ventnor and Sandown.
The family-run Medehamstede Hotel is situated in the coastal town of Shanklin. Set within spacious, well-kept gardens, the Victorian building has plenty of character.
Please note: the Medehamstede Hotel has no lift but has some ground floor rooms (a few steps to navigate).
Hotels with a JG2 rating are a mixture of larger hotels and privately owned properties. Décor and furnishings may be simple but are clean and well maintained. All bedrooms have en-suite facilities, TV and may have tea/coffee making facilities. Food may be buffet style in some of the larger hotels. Services may be limited but efficient.
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