Red Funnel’s Pitch and Ferry Package from £124!
Pitch up and save with Red Funnel's great-value Isle of Wight Camping & Touring break. Their popular Camping & Touring package includes ferry travel, pitch fees and electric hook-up – all for one fantastic price. Sail over with a car and tent, motorhome, campervan or car with a trailer tent or towed caravan. Choose from 3, 5 or 10-night stay at one of four picturesque parks, all nestled in countryside and ideally located for exploring the Island. 3-Night breaks start from just £124 5-Night breaks start from £173 10-Night breaks start from £311 The Camping & Touring package includes a grass pitch with electric hook-up and return
Slow motion wild spa returns
Calling all sauna lovers … Rob da Bank is returning to Tapnell Farm with his Winter Warmer Slow Motion Wild Spa, from 22nd February – 17th March (Thursdays – Saturdays) – bringing a taste of Finland to the countryside. Boasting two saunas (one gifted by Finland to the Isle of Wight!), lake views, fire pit, festive pine body scrub, cold tub, showers, changing area and free parking - it’s the perfect excuse to escape for some ‘me’ time with friends and family. Rob da Bank said, “We’re delighted to be bringing the Slow Motion Sauna pop up back to our spiritual home in
Isle of Wight Festival 2024 Line-up Announced!
The Isle of Wight Festival 2024 line-up has been officially announced today! We can’t wait for next years festival, and now we know the acts we’re even more excited. Did you know the Isle of Wight Festival has been shortlisted for an award? This year the festival has been nominated as “Best Large Festival” in the UK Festival Awards 2023. We expect they’ll be coming back next year with a bang after this years success! General ticket sale is Monday 6th November from 9am, but for now you can enjoy finding out about the line-up and ticket sales below. We’ll see you
Business and Visibility Retreat for Female Entrepreneurs with Luccombe Hotels
27th - 30th November 2023 This is a brand and bespoke event for the Isle of Wight, with 4 days of immersive workshops, fun activities and relaxation to scale up your business consistently and profitably. Retreat from your normal day to day busyness, routines and influences and open up to all the opportunities that exist for you and your business. Release all the doubts, fears and indecisions that are keeping you stuck and build the roadmap that's going to take you from where you are now to exactly where you want to be. This includes 3 nights luxury accommodation in a sea facing balcony
Retro Staycations’ Wight Buggin’ Event Triumphs with Record-Breaking Turnout
Retro Staycations is thrilled to announce the overwhelming success of its annual Wight Buggin' event, which took place from September 15th to 17th at their picturesque farm site in Ryde. This year's event witnessed an unprecedented increase in attendance, more than doubling the turnout from its debut last year, as enthusiasts of all ages flocked to experience the ultimate Volkswagen camper van celebration. Wight Buggin' is fast becoming a cherished end-of-season tradition, celebrating the unique charm of VW camper vans against the backdrop of the stunning Isle of Wight countryside. The 2023 edition of the event maintained its reputation for creating
‘No Fuss Glamping’ at Tapnell Farm Park
Tapnell Farm Park are taking camping to a new level this summer with ‘no fuss glamping’. Unplug, unwind, unzip … with a stay in their repurposed shipping containers, perfect whatever the weather. This is camping without the tent and without the hassle! Available for the summer holidays only, each container comprises a double cabin style bed, bunk bed and top bunk, with comfortable mattresses and flat sheets provided. Storage space is provided and there are two bean bags for chilling too. Outside, enjoy the views and al fresco dining with your own picnic bench. A short stroll away, you'll find a modern
Original American school bus arrives on the Isle of Wight from Texas
Retro Staycations is delighted to announce the arrival of a beautifully converted American school bus all the way from Texas, which will be available for guests to stay in throughout 2023. Spectators couldn’t fail to miss the big yellow bus making its way to the Island via Red Funnel ferries on Friday, April 21st. Freshly retired from the highways of Houston, this is an iconic split-screen bus – known as a ‘skoolie’ by all US school kids, and is the only one of its kind on the Island. Texas once carried up to 71 loud / nerdy kids to and from
The Swiss Cottage offers not to be missed
10% DISCOUNT – RETIRED SENIOR CITIZENS OVER 67 YEARS OF AGE Unlike many other Establishments, we are only one of a few that still give all our Retired Senior Citizens Over 67 years of age a well earned 10% Discount when staying with us (except during our High Season in July & August, when Full Adult Rate applies). The Current Cost is from £126 per person for 3 Nights Stay on Bed & Breakfast or for 7 Nights the Cost is from £294 plus any Single Supplement if applicable. Call Keith & Christine on 01983 862333 or email [email protected] to check our availability or look at our website www.swiss-cottage.co.uk for more details.
Why a farm stay should be your Isle of Wight accommodation choice
When you’re thinking of different places to stay on the Isle of Wight, it is fair to say that a farm probably isn’t the first option that springs to mind. Often, holidaymakers will think of staying in a beautiful hotel or a private holiday home and whilst there is no denying that these are both brilliant accommodation options, you shouldn’t overlook some of the more unique alternatives available, such as staying on a farm. If you’re planning a trip to the Isle of Wight this year and you’re still considering the different types of accommodation to book, below we have looked
How to choose between Isle of Wight caravan parks or campsites
When arranging a holiday to the Isle of Wight, you will have plenty of accommodation options to choose from, yet many tourists will book a caravan park or a campsite. There are numerous benefits to doing so and whether you’re wanting a beach holiday or to escape to the countryside, holiday parks and touring parks are a brilliant choice. With so many amazing locations on the Island too, you will easily find somewhere that’s perfect for your getaway. Of course, there is one big difference between these two types of accommodation; caravan holiday parks offer a range of chalets, static caravans
