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.

Spring in to the Isle of Wight

Enjoy a refreshing spring break on the beautiful Isle of Wight, staying at the charming Royal Esplanade Hotel in the heart of Ryde. With its seaside location, Victorian character and welcoming hospitality, this getaway includes half-board dining, ferry travel, two evenings of entertainment and a delightful afternoon tea. Explore the Donkey Sanctuary, visit Bembridge and The Needles and enjoy a full day at leisure in Ryde.

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Included:

4 nights half board
Tea/coffee on arrival at the hotel
Tea/coffee after dinner each night
Entertainment on 2 nights
Afternoon tea on one afternoon
All ferry crossings and coach travel
Excursion to the Isle of Wight Donkey Sanctuary
Excursion to Bembridge
Excursion to The Needles
Day at leisure in Ryde

Day 1 - Monday:

We complete our pick-ups this morning and travel to Portsmouth to catch our ferry crossing to the Isle of Wight. Arriving at The Royal Esplanade Hotel in Ryde, we are welcomed with tea & coffee as we check in.

Day 2 - Tuesday:

This morning, we head towards Bembridge, stopping at the Donkey Sanctuary on route. Spend some time here discovering the history behind the Donkey Sanctuary and how it was founded in the 1980's. Meet a few furry friends and enjoy a delicious snack from the café on site. We continue on to Bembridge, where you will have time at leisure to explore the quaint coastal village.

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Day 3 - Wednesday:

Today, after a leisurely breakfast we’ll take a scenic drive to the famous Needles Landmark Attraction. Here, you can watch the skilled craftsmen produce beautiful and unique glassware at the Alum Bay Glass Shop. Other attractions include the iconic Needles Chairlift, the Sand Shop and Isle of Wight Sweet Shop as well as the Tea Room onsite, for a spot of lunch. We return to resort for an afternoon at leisure.

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Day 4 - Thursday:

Today is at leisure in the bustling resort of Ryde, with a traditional pier and promenade, boutiques, great cafes and restaurants. The railway and bus stations are both close by in case you want to explore the island for the something a little different. Perhaps even hop on the unique and amazing hovercraft service which can whisk you across the Solent to Southsea in just 10 minutes!

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Day 5 - Friday:

Sadly, it’s time to head home.

B=Breakfast, D=Dinner

The Royal Esplanade Hotel

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.

Accessibility:

Please be aware that this hotel does not have ramp or flat access to the front of the hotel and has 6 unavoidable steps.
The hotel does not have any ground floor rooms and whilst there are rooms on the first floor (with lift access), it is only a small lift for 3-4 guests.
This hotel is not suitable for mobility scooters, as they are too large to fit in the lift and will be unable to move around the hotel in general.

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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