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Diamond Isle Explorer

17 - 21 May 27: A 5 Day Escorted Coach Holiday to the Isle of Wight with Johnsons Coaches staying at The Channel View Hotel

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Monday 17^th May 2027 – Friday 21^st May 2027

Monday 18^th October 2027 – Friday 22^nd October 2027

5 Days

From £889

Discover the Isle of Wight on this relaxing five-day island escape, staying at the welcoming Channel View Hotel in Shanklin. Enjoy classic coastal scenery, charming towns and villages, and memorable included excursions. Highlights include elegant Osborne House, once Queen Victoria’s seaside retreat, time in Cowes and Ryde, the pretty village of Godshill, and a nostalgic journey through the countryside on the Isle of Wight Steam Railway. With return ferry crossings, half-board accommodation, Door to Door Service and the reassurance of our courier, this is an easy and enjoyable way to experience the island’s heritage, landscapes and seaside character.

HOLIDAY HIGHLIGHTS

Explore Cowes, the island’s famous yachting town
Visit Osborne House, Queen Victoria’s much-loved seaside home
Discover the chocolate-box village of Godshill
Enjoy free time in Shanklin and Ryde
Take a nostalgic ride on the Isle of Wight Steam Railway

Day One: Arrival

We travel to the ferry port for our sailing to the Isle of Wight, arriving at our hotel in time for dinner.

Day Two

This morning we visit Cowes, the island's main port and world-renowned yachting centre. We then travel a short distance to Osborne House, Queen Victoria's seaside palace. Built as a family home, Osborne offers an intimate glimpse into royal life as you explore the Queen's bedroom, nursery rooms, and royal bathrooms.

Day Three

We head to Godshill, one of the island's prettiest and most photographed villages. You may wish to visit the Model Village during our stop. We return to Shanklin for a free afternoon.

Day Four

Today we enjoy a return journey on the Isle of Wight Steam Railway through scenic countryside. We then visit the seaside resort of Ryde for lunch, returning to the hotel via Bembridge and its famous windmill.

Day Five

After breakfast, we return to the mainland and journey home.

Channel View Hotel

The Channel View Hotel is in a unique location occupying an elevated cliff-top position overlooking Shanklin bay. Restaurant, Bar, Indoor Pool, Sauna & Solarium. Mobility Grade: 3 – Elevated position but Hotel has good accessibility for all. A few isolated steps throughout but lift to all floors.

HOTEL FACILITIES INCLUDE

3-Star * En Suite Bedrooms * TV * Hospitality Tray * Lift * Indoor Pool

YOUR HOLIDAY INCLUDES

Door to Door Service
Our own courier service
Club Class Extra Legroom Coach
Return ferry crossings
4 nights half board
Outlined excursions
Osborne House
Isle of Wight Steam Railway

Date, Price & Supplement

17 May 27

18 Oct 27

£889

Single Room: NIL

Insurance: £40

Prices are per person and for the entire holiday

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