The Queensmead Hotel
Shanklin
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The Queensmead, situated in the heart of Shanklin, offers its guests that personal touch.

It prides itself in its tasteful decor and dedicated staff to make your holiday run smoothly and just how you like it.

Please note that the hotel has no lift, so please check ground floor room availability at the time of booking.

What’s included:

• Luxury coach travel to and from Isle of Wight
• Return ferry crossings to the Isle of Wight
• Half board accommodation for five nights
• Excursions to Newport, Cowes, Godshill and Island Tour

The hotel at a glance

• Bar/Lounge
• En-suite bathroom
• Hair dryer
• Hospitality tray
• Iron/ironing board
• TV

About the Isle of Wight

The Isle of Wight measures 23 miles by 13 miles and is blessed with picturesque villages and bustling small towns.

In the towns you’ll find a great range of shops including local boutique stores and familiar high street brands.

Potter through the villages and discover the picture postcard side of the Island.

Isle of Wight: as seen on screen (courtesy of Visit Isle of Wight)

Itinerary

DAY 1: After completing our local pick up route we head towards the South coast to catch our ferry to the Isle of Wight, with suitable lunch and refreshment stops en-route. On arrival at our hotel there is suitable time to freshen up before dinner.

DAY 2: Today we visit Newport. The historic town centre on two elegant squares with Georgian and Victoria architecture surrounding them, with the town’s quay a short distance away. After Newport, the coach departs for the second destination of the day, Cowes – the most northern town on the Isle of Wight. It has the unique feature of being split into two by the mouth of the River Medina.

DAY 3: Today we travel to Godshill for the morning with its delightful medieval church, charming thatched roofed cottages and a winding main street lined with traditional tearooms. Godshill is a picturesque as it is popular.

DAY 4: Today we do an Island tour. Potter through the villages and discover the picture postcard side of the island, each with their very own unique character and heritage.

DAY 5: Free day at leisure, a chance to sightsee around Shanklin. The Old Village – a ten minute walk from the hotel – has independent shops, restaurants and pubs.

DAY 6: Today we say a fond farewell to our hosts and make our way back to Kent with suitable lunch and refreshment stops en-route.