Come and enjoy festive fun with some super visits giving a wonderful flavour of this lovely little island. For history buffs we include Osborne House and Quarr Abbey whilst for animal lovers, the Donkey Sanctuary is the perfect tonic. We also allow plenty of time for ‘My Time’ relaxation at our hotel.
Osborne House ©English Heritage
credit Isle of Wight Donkey Sanctuary
Quarr Abbey
Itinerary
PACKAGED ITINERARY
Day 1 Arrival
We arrive at our hotel in time for dinner.
Day 2 Isle of Wight Donkey Sanctuary and My Time
We head to the Isle of Wight Donkey Sanctuary where donkeys in need are given a loving and forever home. We are welcomed by a member of the team with an introduction. With so many donkeys to choose from, why not adopt a donkey each time you visit? The afternoon is spent at our own leisure.
Day 3 Osborne House Ground Floor Tour & Grounds & My Time
We spend this morning visiting Osborne House for a winter guided tour of the ground floor and grounds of the house. During these special tours, you’ll have the opportunity to delve deep into the stories and secrets of Osborne’s royal household. Here we enjoy a hearty soup and savoury scone. We head back to the hotel to enjoy some ‘My Time’ at leisure.
Day 4 Quarr Abbey Visitor Centre & My Time
This morning we head to Quarr Abbey Visitor Centre to learn about the monks who live at the Abbey. The visitor centre will show you what the abbey is, what the monks who live there do, and some things for you to see and enjoy on the abbey estate. A visual display will tell you the turbulent story of the site and other displays will show you the monks and explain the meaning of their life, while the “Cloister Clock” enables you to follow the monk hour by hour through his day. We head back to the hotel for ‘My Time’.
Day 5 Departure
After breakfast, we make our way home.
Hotel
Channel View Hotel
Shanklin, Isle of Wight
The Channel View Hotel is in a unique location occupying an elevated cliff-top position overlooking Shanklin bay with its sandy beaches. The dining room offers lovely sea views with meals made using fresh island produce. Guests can relax with a drink and enjoy after-dinner entertainment in comfortable and relaxed surroundings. The 56 bedrooms offer classic, comfortable decor, and come with a TV, telephone and hairdryer. Leisure facilities include a heated indoor swimming pool, spa bath and sauna.
BarLeisure FacilitiesLiftParking On Site & Free of ChargeRestaurantTea & Coffee making facilities
Pricing
Inclusions
- Return ferry crossing Portsmouth to Fishbourne
- Mince pies and hot drinks on arrival
- Best Christmas Jumper competition
- Visit from Santa
- Christmas dinner with all the trimmings
- Christmas Quiz
- Christmas Dress Party
- Quiz of the year after dinner & ringing in New Year with a glass of fizz
- Live entertainment every night
- Donkey Sanctuary introduction talk and soup & savoury scone
- Winter Guided Tour at Osborne House
4 Nights Half Board
Twin from £357pp
No Single Supplement (max 7 incl driver)
Based on Monday arrivals
