Island Summer Getaway - 3* Trouville Hotel - Fri 19th Aug 2022

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Sometimes you overlook things right on your doorstep! Tourists come from all over the country to visit the Isle of Wight - it has a unique blend of coastline from stunning cliffs to beautiful beaches, whilst inland the countryside is a patchwork of farmland, woodland and heathland dotted with timeless villages. There is a diverse range of resorts for the visitor to explore and enjoy. For this special break we are staying in the largest, Sandown. Sandown is a traditional British Seaside Resort with a wide sandy beach, long level promenade and pier. 

The hotel has been awarded a Travellers Choice award by TripAdvisor 2022, which means they consistently receive positive reviews from their customers, and we wouldn't argue with that!! Check out the reviews here. 

DAY 1
Leaving your local pick-up point in the morning, we head to Gunwharf Quays in Portsmouth for a lunch stop before boarding the ferry over on to the Island. Arriving at our hotel approximately 4.30pm with time to relax and settle in before dinner.

DAY 2
Enjoy a full breakfast at the hotel before we head off to to Ventnor Botanical Gardens. Surrounded by the chalk downs of the Ventnor Undercliff, this unique warm microclimate allows the garden to boast an impressive collection of rare and exotic plants normally considered too tender for the UK. Native plants from Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, Japan and many more grow here including half-hardy and hardy Puya. In addition to the outdoor space, there is a large Tropical House with some of the biggest specimens of Giant Amazonian Waterlilies in the world. The leaves of these giant varieties can grow over 8 feet across. Lovely place to spend some time on a Sunday morning! Entrance price included. Afterwards we re-board the coach for the short journey to The Isle of Wight Donkey Sanctuary. The Sanctuary is set over 55 acres, has free entry with a gift shop and a cafe. Donations will be gratefully received for the upkeep of this excellent facility which gives a forever-home for over 100 donkeys. Popular destination

DAY 3
Free day for you today - relax around the hotel and enjoy the resort. If you want to go further afield - hop on the bus.

DAY 4
A day tour of the Island with a local guide exploring the history and heritage of the coast, countryside and some of the towns and villages around the Island.

DAY 5
Optional Excursion - extra charge
Osborne House - Queen Victoria's seaside holiday home is a very popular destination with our customers. A fascinating rare glimpse in to Royal life in the 19th Century, the house has an extravagant interior and there are extensive gardens offering views across the Solent. Take an intimate glimpse into Queen Victoria's family life as you tour the nursery and private rooms of Victoria and Albert. Marvel at the magnificence of the Royal Apartments including the sumptuous drawing and dining rooms and the richly decorated Indian-inspired Durbar Room. The visitor centre houses an exhibition and an excellent restaurant. Subject to minimum numbers.

DAY 6
We leave the hotel after breakfast and head back to the mainland via the Yarmouth-Lymington crossing. Arriving back in the local area around midday to 1.00pm.

Meal Plan - Dinner Bed & Breakfast

3* Trouville Hotel

Delighted to be returning to this popular and superb quality hotel, occupying an amazing position on Sandown’s seafront. This beachfront position makes it ideal for making the most of any free time whilst offering panoramic views over the sweep of Sandown and Shanklin Bay. 

And you just cannot escape those views! Relax with a drink and unwind in the stylish surroundings of the lounge bar and watch the ships go by. And in the evening, the fun really begins with live entertainment in the Island's largest hotel ballroom. 

With a proud reputation for delivering high standards in food, service and hospitality - in the evening look forward to a delicious meal and for breakfast there is wide choice on offer, all whilst enjoying the sea views!

The 88 bedrooms are well appointed with modern facilities - ensuite bathrooms, televisions, tea & coffee making facilities and telephone. All out twins/doubles on allocation have sea views, whilst the single rooms are non sea view. Passenger lift to all floors.

Check out the superb reviews on TripAdvisor here.!!!!!