Isle of Wight Escapades
Mon 26 April - Fri 30 April 2027: A 5 Day Escorted Coach Holiday to Isle of Wight with Jones Holidays staying at Bourne Hall Hotel, Shanklin
ISLE OF WIGHT ESCAPADES
26 April – 30 April 2027
Monday – Friday
5 Days
From £769
Take the time to rediscover the Isle of Wight on this lovely holiday. With a shoreline dotted with sandy beaches, stunning cliffs and unique visitor attractions, it's easy to see why it has been a popular destination since Victorian times.
HOLIDAY HIGHLIGHTS
Carisbrooke Castle | IOW Donkey Sanctuary | Isle of Wight Pearl | Two Ports Cruise | Osborne House | Isle of Wight Steam Railway
DAY ONE – Arrival
We depart from your home and travel to Portsmouth for our late afternoon ferry crossing to the Isle of Wight.
DAY TWO – Carisbrooke Castle and Isle of Wight Donkey Sanctuary
This morning we visit Carisbrooke Castle, a great fortress which began life as an Anglo-Saxon earthwork defence against Viking raids. The Normans raised the shell keep on its towering mound, which you can climb up for amazing views. The castle’s most famous resident was Charles I, who was imprisoned here after his Civil War defeat. You’ll find Charles I memorabilia and exhibitions in the Carisbrooke Castle Museum. Later, Princess Beatrice, Queen Victoria’s daughter, made Carisbrooke Castle her summer home. Admire the award-winning Edwardian-style Princess Beatrice Garden, inspired by the princess. The castle’s best-known modern residents are the much-loved Carisbrooke donkeys. They still demonstrate the treadwheel, which once raised water from the castle well. Meet them in their stables and hear their story in a film hosted by Jupiter the cartoon donkey.
Following on we’ll then visit the Isle of Wight Donkey Sanctuary, where wonderful donkeys find a loving and forever home in the Wroxall valley.
DAY THREE – ‘Two Ports’ Cruise of Cowes and Portsmouth and Isle of Wight Pearl
Today we cruise through Cowes Harbour, world famous for yachting, out into the Solent with fantastic views of the Island coastline, Osborne House and Norris Castle. We then cruise on across the eastern Solent with views of the Solent Sea forts and into the Portsmouth Naval Base, home of the Royal Navy, past and present.
Later we enjoy a visit to the historic Brighstone venue; home to an unmissable collection of pearl jewellery, you can enjoy spectacular cliff-top views over the English Channel, a butterfly meadow, and a café.
DAY FOUR – Osborne House and Isle of Wight Steam Railway
Morning tour to 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 for a special journey that will take you back in time.
DAY FIVE – Departure
After breakfast this morning we leave our hotel and make our way back to the ferry and home, with comfort stops en route.
YOUR HOLIDAY INCLUDES
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Luxury coach travel
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Home pick-up
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4 nights accommodation, dinner & breakfast
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Return ferry crossings (Portsmouth/Fishbourne)
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Porterage on arrival and departure
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1 night entertainment
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Admission to Carisbrooke Castle
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Admission to the Isle of Wight Donkey Sanctuary
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‘Two Port’s Cruise
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Admission to Isle of Wight Pearl
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Admission to Osborne House
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Return journey on the Isle of Wight Steam Railway.
BOURNE HALL HOTEL, SHANKLIN
Bourne Hall, an elegant Country House, set in mature grounds in Shanklin, Isle of Wight. Originally built in the late 1860’s, said to be for one of Queen Victoria’s ladies in waiting and uniquely located on an elevated position at the foot of Luccombe Downs, benefits both countryside and coastal Vistas. The House enjoys exquisite views, by day and night, across Sandown and Shanklin Bay, and onwards to Culver Downs. Situated minutes’ walk south of Shanklin "old village. Each room has a flatscreen TV with Freeview, and complimentary Wi-Fi access. All rooms are generously sized have en-suite bathrooms, with either shower or bath with overhead shower. For your comfort a tea and coffee tray will await you. The hotel does not have a lift, but ground floor rooms may be available on request.
GROUP BOOKINGS
Looking to take a group, if you book 20 places or more on this tour the tour organiser will go Free of Charge.
YOUR HOLIDAY INCLUDES
Luxury coach travel
Home pick-up
4 nights accommodation, dinner & breakfast
Return ferry crossings (Portsmouth/Fishbourne)
Porterage on arrival and departure
1 night entertainment
Admission to Carisbrooke Castle
Admission to the Isle of Wight Donkey Sanctuary
‘Two Port’s Cruise
Admission to Isle of Wight Pearl
Admission to Osborne House
Return journey on the Isle of Wight Steam Railway.
BOURNE HALL HOTEL, SHANKLIN
Bourne Hall, an elegant Country House, set in mature grounds in Shanklin, Isle of Wight. Originally built in the late 1860’s, said to be for one of Queen Victoria’s ladies in waiting and uniquely located on an elevated position at the foot of Luccombe Downs, benefits both countryside and coastal Vistas. The House enjoys exquisite views, by day and night, across Sandown and Shanklin Bay, and onwards to Culver Downs. Situated minutes’ walk south of Shanklin "old village. Each room has a flatscreen TV with Freeview, and complimentary Wi-Fi access. All rooms are generously sized have en-suite bathrooms, with either shower or bath with overhead shower. For your comfort a tea and coffee tray will await you. The hotel does not have a lift, but ground floor rooms may be available on request.
HOTEL FACILITIES INCLUDE
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General |
Rooms |
Accessibility |
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4 star |
Tea/coffee making facilities |
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Bar |
Television |
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Restaurant |
Hairdryer |
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Lounge |
Wi-Fi |
GROUP BOOKINGS
Looking to take a group, if you book 20 places or more on this tour the tour organiser will go Free of Charge.
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DAYS |
TOUR DATE |
DEPARTS |
TERMS |
SUPPLEMENT |
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5 |
26 APR – 30 APR 2027 |
MONDAY |
£769 |
NONE |
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JONES HOLIDAYS INSURANCE |
£38 |
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Rooms are allocated on a first come first served basis and are limited. If no single supplement applies this is limited to the tour single room allocation and therefore additional cost may apply. Prices displayed are per person unless otherwise stated. If door-to-door pick-up is included there may be additional charges for out of area. Itineraries and hotel inclusions may be subject to change. Seat numbers on the coach may be subject to change. Issues whilst on tour must be raised in the first instance with the driver. Covid-19 restrictions may apply. When making bookings you accept on behalf of yourself and your party the terms in our Trading Charter which can be found in our brochure, on our website at http://www.jonesholidays.co.uk/Jones-holidays-trading-charter, or a copy can be requested from our Sales office. If your holiday is more than 56 days from departure, we offer a 7-day cooling off period where a full refund will be offered from the date of the initial confirmation invoice (with the exception of flight holidays).
B=Breakfast Included, D=Dinner Included
DAY ONED
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We depart from your home and travel to Portsmouth for our late afternoon ferry crossing to the Isle of Wight. |
DAY TWOB, D
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This morning we visit Carisbrooke Castle, a great fortress which began life as an Anglo-Saxon earthwork defence against Viking raids. The Normans raised the shell keep on its towering mound, which you can climb up for amazing views. The castle's most famous resident was Charles I, who was imprisoned here after his Civil War defeat. You'll find Charles I memorabilia and exhibitions in the Carisbrooke Castle Museum. Later, Princess Beatrice, Queen Victoria's daughter, made Carisbrooke Castle her summer home. Admire the award-winning Edwardian-style Princess Beatrice Garden, inspired by the princess. The castle's best-known modern residents are the much-loved Carisbrooke donkeys. They still demonstrate the treadwheel, which once raised water from the castle well. Meet them in their stables and hear their story in a film hosted by Jupiter the cartoon donkey. |
DAY THREEB, D
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Today we cruise through Cowes Harbour, world famous for yachting, out into the Solent with fantastic views of the Island coastline, Osborne House and Norris Castle. We then cruise on across the eastern Solent with views of the Solent Sea forts and into the Portsmouth Naval Base, home of the Royal Navy, past and present. |
DAY FOURB, D
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Morning tour to 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 for a special journey that will take you back in time. |
DAY FIVEB
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After breakfast this morning we leave our hotel and make our way back to the ferry and home, with comfort stops en route. |
| Date | Duration | From price | Book now | Call back | Favourites |
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| 26 Apr 2027 | 5 Days | £769.00 | — | ★ |
Pick-up points
Find the closest pick up point to you for this trip
| Name | Address |
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| Bodelwyddan | Bodelwyddan, Marble Church |
| Broughton | Broughton, Broughton Layby on A5104 |
| Chester, (Holiday Inn) | Chester, Holiday Inn South - Layby Outside |
| Chirk | Chirk, Moreton Park Garden Centre |
| Colwyn Bay | Colwyn Bay, Railway Station |
| Holywell | Holywell, Bus Station |
| Llandudno Junction | Llandudno Junction, Train Station Car Park |
| Oswestry | Oswestry , Little Chef/Mile End Services |
| Wrexham (Plas Coch Pub) | Wrexham Plas Coch Pub |
Home pick-ups
Use the map and postcode lookup to check if home pick-up is available and what it costs.