With over 30 years of experience in the bus and coach industry, family run Farleigh Coaches offer high quality private vehicle hire, timetabled services and day excursions and holidays.

A Romantic Ryde on the Isle of Wight

Discover the timeless charm of the Isle of Wight on this relaxing five-day holiday. Explore the magnificent Osborne House, marvel at the iconic Needles, enjoy a nostalgic journey on the Isle of Wight Steam Railway, and visit the picture-postcard village of Godshill. With a leisurely day to explore the popular seaside town of Ryde at your own pace, this tour perfectly combines royal heritage, stunning coastal scenery and traditional island charm.

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INCLUDED:

4 nights half board
Tea/Coffee on arrival
Entertainment on 2 nights
Admission to Osborne House
Visit to The Needles
Return Train Journey on the Isle of Wight Steam Railway
Visit to Godshill
A day at leisure in Ryde
All coach travel & ferry crossings

Day 1 - Monday

We travel to the Isle of Wight.

Day 2 - Tuesday

Walk in the footsteps of Queen Victoria and Prince Albert at the former royal residence of Osborne House. Explore the stately interiors and beautiful grounds leading down to the sea, with its own Swiss cottage imported for the royal children to play house in. Later, we continue to The Needles, where you'll have time to admire the spectacular chalk stacks, browse the visitor attraction, or perhaps enjoy an optional chairlift ride or boat trip for unforgettable coastal views.

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Day 3 - Wednesday

Step back in time with a nostalgic journey aboard the Isle of Wight Steam Railway, travelling through some of the island's unspoilt countryside. Afterwards, we visit the picturesque village of Godshill, renowned for its traditional thatched cottages, charming tearooms, independent boutiques and relaxed village atmosphere.

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Day 4 - Thursday

Enjoy a leisurely day exploring the popular seaside town of Ryde. Stroll along the traditional promenade and one of Britain's oldest seaside piers, browse the town's shops and cafés, or simply relax by the beach. For those wishing to explore further, the railway and bus stations are conveniently located nearby, while the unique Hovertravel hovercraft offers an optional crossing to Southsea in around 10 minutes.

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Day 5 - Friday

After breakfast, we bid farewell to the Isle of Wight.

B=Breakfast, D=Dinner

THE ROYAL ESPLANADE HOTEL, RYDE

The traditional, Victorian Royal Esplanade hotel enjoys a superb seaside location close to the promenade in the heart of the lively resort of Ryde, just a short walk from the centre of town. The 70 bedrooms are well-decorated and offer a mix of styles with excellent bathrooms.

The restaurant and bar offer attractive décor and comfortable seating areas and there is a large entertainment lounge and a small rear outdoor terrace.

All single rooms are true single rooms.

Accessibility:
The hotel does not have any ground floor bedrooms, but there is a lift (suitable for wheelchairs) which travels to all floors. Not all rooms, however have level access from the lift.

Please be aware that this hotel does not have ramp or flat access to the front of the hotel and has 6 unavoidable steps.

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Below is a list of pick-up points available on this tour.

Name	Address	Distance
Bridgewood Manor Hotel	Bridgewood Manor Hotel (Bus Stop Outside) Parking Available in Hotel Car Park - Chargeable
Brompton Farm Road	Brompton Farm Rd, Opp Harlech Close junc bus stop Bus stop by Tesco garage on Brompton Farm Road
Chatham Pembroke Court	Chatham Pembroke Court Flats Gala Bingo Go Outdoors heading toward Luton Arches
Chattenden Bus Stop	Main Road - by Jet Garage
Gillingham Watling Street	Gillingham Barnsole Road Junction Watling Street
Hoo Co-op	Hoo Co-op Bus Stop Main Road
Hoo Marina	Hoo Marina Bus Stop
Hoo, Fourwents Road	Hoo, Fourwents Road Bus Stop, Bells Lane On Side of Bowls Club, Opposite Car Park
Rainham Manor Farm	Manor Farm Beefeater Pub, on Maidstone Road
Rainham Mark, Caldew Av	Rainham Mark, Caldew Avenue Bus Stop
Rochester Train Station	Rochester Train Station - Bus Stop Outside On Corporation Street
Strood Passmores	Strood Passmores Bus Stop
Wainscott Co-op	Wainscott Co-op Hollywood Lane
Wainscott Hollywood Ln	Wainscott, Hollywood Lane, Cooling Road Bus Stop Bus stop before 2 mini roundabouts
Wigmore Woodside Bus Stop	Wigmore Woodside Bus Stop near shell garage and vets