South Coast Gems, Royal Isle of Wight, Rail, Cars, Cruise & Wine

8days from

£1,899^*per person

Overview

Join us for this escorted holiday including: The Isle of Wight by Hovercraft & Catamaran, Island Line Train trip as featured Michael Portillo’s Great British Railway Journeys, Shanklin & Queen Victoria’s Osborne House; Arundel Castle (April features the Tulip Festival); The Bluebell Railway & Ploughman’s lunch; The National Motor Museum at Beaulieu; Bucklers Hard, estuary cruise & buffet lunch; Portsmouth Harbour Cruise, Mary Rose Museum & Spinnaker Tower Sparkling Tea; Worthing & Vineyard visit with tasting.

Itinerary

Check in from 3pm. Welcome sparkling reception with your Tour Manager before dinner with wine followed by entertainment.
Todays excursion will start with a visit to the stunning Arundel Castle, situated in magnificent grounds overlooking the River Arun. Our April visit is timed to coincide with the annual Tulip Festival, setting of one of the largest displays of Tulips in this country. This will be followed by a lunchtime ride on the Bluebell Railway, during which a Ploughman’s lunch will be provided and you will have the opportunity to visit to the Museum, Steam Works and The Loco Shed. Return to the hotel for dinner with wine followed by entertainment
Our excursion today takes us to the National Motor Museum at Beaulieu & then back in time to Bucklers Hard. From the earliest motor carriages to classic family saloons the world-famous National Motor Museum has one of the finest collections of cars, motorcycles & motoring memorabilia in the World. From there we drive the short distance to Bucklers Hard on the banks of the Beaulieu River it’s part of the 9,000 acre Beaulieu Estate. Built by the 2nd Duke of Montagu and originally called Montagu Town it was intended to be a free port for trade with the West Indies. However, its best known for ship building including 3 that fought at the Battle of Trafalgar. Our visit here includes a buffet lunch at the Captain’s Table and short 30-minute cruise along the picturesque River estuary, one of only a very small number of privately owned river estuaries in the world. Return to the hotel for dinner with wine followed by entertainment
Full free day to make the most of the facilities at the hotel. Dinner with wine and entertainment in the hotel.
Today’s excursion will take us to the nearby Maritime City of Portsmouth, where we will begin the day with a 45-minute Harbour cruise. We will then visit The Historic Dockyards where you will have tickets for the Mary Rose Museum. After over 400 years beneath the Solent, Henry VIII’s legendary flagship has returned to Portsmouth. Following her historic recovery in October 1982 the ship underwent a meticulous 30-year conservation process to stabilise her timbers. Today, the hull stands as a breathtaking centrepiece, reunited with thousands of authentic artifacts recovered from the wreck. Finally, before we leave Portsmouth we will visit the Spinnaker Tower*, where we’ll enjoy a High Tea 105 meters above Portsmouth Harbour in the Café in the Clouds. Return to the hotel for dinner with wine followed by entertainment
Full day excursion to the Isle of Wight. We will travel one way to the island by Hovercraft and the other way by Fastcat (Catamaran) We’ll take a ride on the unique Island Line Train as featured in Michael Portillo’s Great British Railway Journeys, which travels the length of the World’s oldest seaside Pier at Ryde. We’ll make a stop in the quintessentially English village of Shanklin Old Village known for its centuries old, thatched cottages and traditional tea rooms where there will be time to explore and have lunch (not included) and visit Osborne House. Get an unforgettable glimpse into the private family life of Queen Victoria, Prince Albert and their nine children! From sumptuous interiors and art collections inside to a peaceful beach and marvellous gardens outside. Return to the hotel for dinner with wine followed by entertainment
This morning we’ll head off to Worthing where there will be time to blow the cobwebs away & have a wander round this seaside resort at leisure. Maybe take a ride on the Big Wheel (not included) On our way back to Sinah Warren we’ll visit Kinsbrook Vineyard where we’ll take part in a wine tasting experience to round off our holiday. Return to the hotel for dinner with wine followed by entertainment
Check out of hotel by 10am Note: Walking tours, train and boat rides include uneven ground, steps and slopes, and in our opinion are unsuitable for persons with limited mobility requiring use of a walker, a wheelchair and/or a mobility scooter. Order of excursions may be subject to change. *Please note the lease at Spinnaker Tower is currently up for renewal. In the event the new lease holders don’t open the tower for visits and afternoon tea an alternative will be substituted

What's Included

Holiday Highlights

Welcome sparkling reception
Wine with dinner
Stay in Warner Sinah WarrenHotel
Entertainment every night
All excursions included

Our Price Includes

Seven nights' half-board accommodation Warner Sinah Warren, Hayling Island with entertainment, plus half a bottle of house wine per person with dinner each night
Welcome sparkling reception
Escorted excursions by coach including an Afternoon Tea up in the Café in the Clouds*, Ploughman’s Lunch on the Bluebell Railway, a light buffet lunch at Bucklers Hard and Wine tasting at Kinsbook Vineyard
Escorted by a Tour Manager

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Accommodation

Warner Sinah Warren, Hayling Island -

★★★★

A coastal retreat overlooking Langston Harbour where you can watch yachts sail by or soak up lush green scenery. Breathe in the fresh sea air and enjoy views of the hotel’s beautiful gardens. Please note Hayling Island is accessed via a bridge. No ferry is required.

Hotel facilities include: Bar, Free Wi-Fi, Swimming Pool, Gym, Lift, Electric car charging point

All bedrooms have: All bedrooms have: En-suite bathroom, towels, free Wi-Fi, a TV, hairdryer, safe, comfy chairs and reading lights and tea & coffee making facilities with biscuits. Disabled facility rooms available. Historic Rooms are located in the main house with all others in the connected modern annex.

Standard Room – from £1899pp – Located on ground, 1st and 2nd floors – with lift. Rooms come with either a shower or bath.

Signature Room – from £2039pp – Located on ground, 1st and 2nd floors – with lift. Rooms come with either a shower or bath and include the Signature Experience. On request, subject to availability.

Other upgrades including patios, balconies & Royales available on request, subject to availability. An additional room location fee of £10 payable if a particular room number is requested.

Enjoy the Warner Signature Experience…

In addition to what’s included in every room, you’ll also enjoy:

Cosy Chairs with reading lights Super soft blanket (on request) Fluffy white robes to use during your stay (on request) Welcome amenities including: Soft drinks, still & sparkling water & nibbles Milk & biscuits to accompany your tea Drinks Cooler for your refreshments

Other Information

*Please note the lease at Spinnaker Tower is currently up for renewal. In the event the new lease holders don’t open the tower for visits and afternoon tea an alternative will be substituted.

Single room supplement £140pp

NOT INCLUDED: Holiday/ Cancellation Insurance. We strongly recommend you purchase it for your holiday

Deposit: £50pp.

Balance payment 12 weeks before departure.

Holiday code

GN484

Holiday provided by GN Holidays & Voyages

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