01929 481555A small video showcase of some of the Isle of Wight’s beautiful seaside locations.
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Isle of Wight Seaside Locations
Thursday, May 17th, 2012Walk the Wight 2012
Wednesday, May 16th, 2012Our jolly video tribute to those who Walk the Wight http://youtu.be/gWKZO2fsjek . Well done all of them.
We at Island Cottage Holidays were proud to take part in Walk the Wight 2012 and would like to say “hi” and “well done” to all the lovely people we met along the way. We hope to publish some of our photos taken along the way which include the Sandown Bay, Carisbrook and Freshwater which all looked beautiful in the sunny weather.
Isle of Wight Steam Railway
Thursday, May 3rd, 2012We had a lovely afternoon visit to the Isle of Wight Steam Railway. Here is a photo we took.
Isle of Wight Steam Railway
Exploring Mini Isle of Wight
Sunday, April 22nd, 2012
New Spring Isle of Wight Photos
Monday, April 2nd, 2012
Walk the Wight 2012
Thursday, March 29th, 2012
Walk The Wight
We are raising money for the Earl Mountbatten Hospice by taking part in this years Walk the Wight. The annual event is an organised walk across the Island from Bembridge in the East to Alum Bay in the West, a distance of over 26 miles. We are raising sponsorship right now and match every donation made via our online booking form.
If you are interested in taking part you can register for the 2012 walk any day before the 4th May 2012 at http://www.iwhospice.org/walk-the-wight-registration.aspx
We also offer Walk the Wight Accommodation for the week including the 13th May.
Isle of Wight Cycling Festival Accommodation
Sunday, February 5th, 2012
Isle of Wight Cycling
We have launched our Isle of Wight Cycling Festival Accommodation page with self catering holiday cottages available for the cycling festival at the end of September. This years event promises to be the best yet with a good lineup of cycle routes planned.
The Isle of Wight cycling festival is an excellent opportunity to visit the Isle of Wight and cycle the hundreds of miles of cycle track and bridal paths which extend all over the Island. The organised routes allow you to explore new areas and enjoy the fellowship of the other riders.
For more information about self catering accommodation for the Isle of Wight Cycling Festival visit Isle of Wight Cycling Festival Accommodation
Isle of Wight Self Catering Holiday Dates 2012
Thursday, January 19th, 2012
Holiday Dates Isle of Wight
We list upcoming holidays on our front page but you can look at all the holiday dates with special availability pages at our Isle of Wight Holiday Dates page
www.islandcottageholidays.com/isleofwight/holidays/
The special availability pages are an easy way to see all the holiday cottages available for a given holiday date. You can also narrow down the list to show only cottages suitable for your party size and in particular locations on the Isle of Wight.
Special events such as the Isle of Wight Walking Festival, Cowes Week and Valentines Day are also listed so you can keep an eye on what is still available.
Cowes Isle of Wight – Holiday Destination
Thursday, January 19th, 2012The reputation of Cowes as a centre for sailing and seaside pursuits can sometimes overshadow the other facets of this pretty town on the North of the Isle of Wight.
Cowes has long been a sailing destination and the annual sailing event of Cowes Week has a national and international reputation. However, Cowes has much more to offer than one action packed week in the summer and many visitors are surprised by what they find when visiting the town.
Cowes is divided by an inlet which creates East and West Cowes and each has a distinct character. The two sides are joined by a chain link ferry so foot passengers and cars can go to and fro and so you can easily enjoy both parts of the town.
West Cowes is the larger side of the town and has a highstreet packed with small boutiques. There is a strong sailing theme to many of these shops but you will also find Isle of Wight food, clothes shops, and boutiques selling gifts and kitchenware. There are also a number of cafes, public houses and restaurants.
The Westerly end of West Cowes extends towards Gurnard which is a mile or so along the coast. The coastline here includes a shingle beach backed by a promenade. In the summer ice creams are sold here and people sunbathe and swim.
Osborne House
Crossing the little chain link ferry into East Cowes one also finds a range of shops and places to eat. The most popular attraction in East Cowes is slightly up out of town where one finds Osborne House. This historic building was once the summer residence of Queen Victoria and has now been opened to the public by English Heritage.
Cowes and the surrounding area makes a lovely holiday destination on the Isle of Wight and is also a great base from which to explore the whole Island either by car or on bike along the cycle network. Walking and cycling has been made even easier with a car free path along the estuary to Newport where the cycle and footpath network spreads out across the Isle of Wight.
Find out more about Cowes and Self Catering Holiday Accommodation in Cowes at our Cowes, Isle of Wight page.
Apple Tree Lodge in Shanklin, Isle of Wight
Friday, January 6th, 2012
This family holiday cottage in Shanklin is ideally situated to enjoy a beach holiday at Shanklin or explore the beaches of the East coast of the Isle of Wight.
Apple Tree Lodge enjoys a position that is within a short walk of the sandy beach at Shanklin and also the other attractions of Shanklin which include the Old Town of Shanklin, the gardens and the fabulous coastal promenade along the cliffs.
The seaside resorts of Ryde, Seaview, Bembridge and Sandown are to the North and Bonchurch and Ventnor are to the South. All of these can be reached easily by car or bus from Shanklin.
Apple Tree Lodge is a comfortable cottage with two bedrooms and a spacious front room / dining room on the ground floor. The kitchen has views out towards Lake and the church spire. There is a pleasant sunny garden at the front and side of the house in which to sit out and enjoy meals.
To find out more about Apple Tree Lodge visit the Apple Tree Lodge Shanklin page.