If you are looking for a pitstop on your walk to Ventnor, why not pop into Dunnose Magna in Luccombe? Historically a tea gardens, it is a return to old with a new tea gardens now opened in the gardens of the thatched house. Open 11am to 5pm (not Wednesdays), Read More…
The dinosaurs have arrived in Shanklin this year. Brand new for 2017, Jurassic Bay golf has been discovered on Shanklin esplanade. Taking its new look from the Island’s dinosaur history, the themed golf course takes the place of the former esplanade golf and see a new lake, jurassic themed holes Read More…
The sun is shining on the Isle of Wight, so why not book a last minute break? You can visit our Booking page to check our late availability. Here’s Orchard Bay in Ventnor recently, just next door to the Ventnor Botanic Gardens:
It’s been a sunny couple of days over here on the Isle of Wight, as shown by the picture of Ventnor Haven and the fishery from this weekend. The season is in full swing with attractions, restaurants and much more back open to welcome visitors, including the launch of Jurassic Bay Read More…
We are now able to offer 15% discount on your Red Funnel ferry sailing from Southampton to East Cowes, Isle of Wight with all bookings. Simply book with us to stay at one of our luxurious apartments and during your online or telephone booking, you can request a promotional/discount code. Read More…
Here’s a snap from a visit to the Isle of Wight Donkey Sanctuary to pick up some Christmas cards yesterday with Busby the donkey keen for a photo! The sanctuary offers a home for over 90 donkeys and 25 horses and ponies, all funded by donations to the charity. Open Read More…
Shanklin Holiday Homes are delighted to launch both our newest apartments at Highlands and the 2017 season. After a two year refurbishment and conversion, Highlands, an imposing mock Georgian manor house nestled on the cliff in Shanklin, has now been finished and been formed into 5 spacious, luxurious apartments. For Read More…
The sun is still shining on the Isle of Wight this autumn, as shown by the picture below of Orchard Bay, Ventnor, from Sunday. Having been washed away by a storm 2 years ago, the footpath and steps to this secluded gem just beyond Ventnor Botanic Gardens have just re-opened, Read More…
It is a busy old weekend on the Isle of Wight this bank holiday. With the start of the Isle of Wight Walking Festival (Walk the Wight) along with the Randonee cycling race, everyone is out and about enjoying the fine weather. Here’s the boats that took part in the Ventnor Races organised Read More…
Just around the corner from Ventnor is a hidden gem, waiting to be explored – Steephill Cove. The tiny fishing village is a short walk away from both Ventnor esplanade and the Botanic Gardens along the coastal path. With no cars in the village (parking is available further inland) and the paths Read More…
