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.

Isle of Wight Escapades

More than half the Isle of Wight is designated as an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and with award-winning beaches, spectacular scenery and a rich royal heritage, the island has plenty to offer.

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Included:

4 nights half board
Entertainment on 1 night
Admission to Carisbrooke Castle
Visit to the Isle of Wight Donkey Sanctuary
Two Ports Cruise of Cowes & Portsmouth
Admission to Osbourne House
Visit to Isle of Wight Pearl
Visit to Godshill
Return journey on the Isle of Wight Steam Railway

Day 1 - Monday:

We make our way to the Isle of Wight, to the lovely Bourne Hall Hotel in Shanklin for our 4-night stay.

Day 2 - Tuesday:

Today we head to Carisbrook Castle, sitting high and proud at the heart of the Isle of Wight. It is the quintessential romantic castle with far reaching panoramic views from high castle walls. After departing, we stop at the Isle of Wight Donkey Sanctuary. With over 100 donkeys to say hello to, they offer any donkey in need a loving and forever home.

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Day 3 - Wednesday:

Set sail this morning for a cruise around the ports of Cowes and Portsmouth. Enjoy fantastic views of the island coastline, Osbourne House and Norris Castle, in addition to sea forts and the Naval Base at Portsmouth. Once back on dry ground, we head towards Brighstone and visit the Isle of Wight Pearl, with its spectacular cliff-top views over the English Channel. The Isle of Wight Pearl is a family-run business that for over 35 years has travelled the world to find wonderful pearls for you to take home. Here, you’ll discover classic and contemporary collections including stunning studs and strings. Finally, onto charming Godshill, where you can wander at leisure, taking a look at the thatched cottages.

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Day 4 - Thursday:

We begin our day at Osborne House, Queen Victoria’s island retreat. Highlights include the lavishly furnished State Rooms and glorious grounds and gardens. Later, we travel to the award-winning Isle of Wight Steam Railway. Experience the golden age of travel as you settle back in beautifully restored carriages, a bygone era when steam power was the order of day.

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Day 5 - Friday:

We travel back to the mainland and head home.

B=Breakfast, D=Dinner

Bourne Hall Hotel, Shanklin

Built in the late 1860’s, this family run hotel provides elegant accommodation and spectacular views.

There is no lift at the hotel, but there are some ground floor rooms.

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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
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