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Everything Isle of Wight is a guide to the happenings of the Island. If you're coming here to visit and need to find out where to stay or go browse our links.
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Friday 16 January 2009

Newport - Isle of Wight


Newport is the principle town of the Isle of Wight, making it the main shopping area for the Island.

You will also find a number of bars and restaurants along Newport high street.


Newport is the islands hub not only for commerical reasons, the road network on the Island all leads into and out of Newport making it very important to the Island's infrasructure. The reason for this is the roads all bottle neck into the centre due to the north centre of the Island being cut off by the River Medina. This causes all traffic from Cowes wishing to go East to either use the Chain Ferry or funnel into Newport outwards, the same can be said for East Cowes traffic going West.

What's going on in Newport:
Quay Arts
Newport Football Club
Newclose Cricket Ground

ISLE OF WIGHT FESTIVAL
The Isle of Wight Festival is a music event held yearly in Seaclose Park (just outside of Newport) 2002 saw the re emergence of the festival on the Isle of Wight which always brings people to the Island in droves to see their favourite bands.

Other area's of interest that surround Newport are Carisbrooke Castle
3 Prisons are housed on the outskirts of Newport (Parkhurst, Albany and Camp Hill)


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Car Hire - Tourism

Our principle sponsor http://www.isleofwighthire.co.uk/ offer Car hire to help you enjoy your stay here on the Isle of Wight.

They have 2 branches to offer optimum service to the whole Island and are open 7 days a week.

Car hire starts from as little as £23 per day

They can also arrange to collect you from your Hotel, Campsite or the terminal you arrive at.

Top Gear Vehicle Rentals Ltd
1 Terminus Road
Cowes
PO31 7TX
01983 299056
email@topgearhire.com

Based around 250 yards from Red Funnel's Red Jet service they are ideally situated to cater for the Island visitors needs. MAP

1st Call Car, Van & Cycle Hire
15 Marsh Close
Sandown
PO36 8EU
01983 400055
email@1stcallhire.com

Based on the outskirts of Sandown they are ideally located to serve the East side of the Island MAP

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Cycle Hire




Cycle Hire is available on the Island through our principle sponsor http://www.isleofwighthire.co.uk/ who have the following branches:





Cycles can be collected from either branch or if you reserve in advance cycles can be delivered to your Hotel or Campsite. Booking is advised as although they have a substantial fleet demand is also high.


They also offer a one way service which allows you to use Route 23 from Cowes to Sandown (or visa versa) to collect/return bikes to either branch.


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Cycling on the Isle of Wight


A great way to see parts of the Island that would otherwise lay undiscovered. The Island boasts a network of great cycleways and quite lanes that help you to see the picturesque scenery the Island has to offer.

From the regular cyclist to the once a year rider there are options for everyone.

Cycle Hire is available from Isleofwighthire.co.uk who have their offices 1st Call Car, Van & Cycle Hire in Sandown and Top Gear Vehicle Rentals Ltd in Cowes.

There are 13 Routes to choose from, some that link into one another and can be enjoyed back to back. For the brave there is also the Round the Island Route at 68 miles in length (not for the faint hearted or amatuer)
Please click below to find a more detailed description of each route and a map to follow

Route 1 Yarmouth

Overview The overview page shows routes 1 to 12 so that you can see how to link them together to further your rides. Route 13 is not shown but you can still decipher where the links occur.

Running from Cowes to Sandown also lies Route 23 which is a continuation of the route from the mainland. The route is approximately 13 miles in distance and uses the old railway network as a footprint.


Routes 1-12 come courtesy of http://www.islandbreaks.co.uk/ , the Sunshine Trail from http://www.island2000.org.uk/ and the Round the Island route courtesy of http://www.iow.gov.uk/

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Hotel's, B&B's and Guest Houses

Looking for somewhere to stay? Look no further, click on the town you wish to stay in:

Cowes
Freshwater
Newport
Ryde
Sandown
Shanklin
Ventnor
Yarmouth

Worth knowing that our principle sponsor http://www.isleofwighthire.co.uk/ can deliver cycles to any of the above locations.
Car Hire is also available with them (they will collect you from your accomodation and take you to their offices to complete the paperwork)

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The Lakeside Park Hotel & Spa - Ryde (Wooton Bridge)

The Lakeside Park Hotel in Wootton, Isle of Wight is the Island's first purpose-built AA 4 star hotel offering unrivalled facilities and accommodation for conferences, seminars and business meetings. The Isle of Wight's newest A La Carte Restaurant and Brasserie provide the ultimate hotel dining experience, and are venues for large catered events, parties, weddings and private functions.

For more information: http://www.lakesideparkhotel.com/

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The Wellington Hotel - Ventnor

An intimate, relaxing and stylish hotel with fabulous ocean views, deliciouslyinteresting menu, really fine wines and attentive service

For more information: http://www.thewellingtonhotel.net/

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The Royal Hotel - Ventnor

The Royal Hotel has 55 bedrooms and is the only AA 4 Star Isle of Wight Hotel. It is set in the coastal town of Ventnor with outstanding views of the Isle of Wight's breathtaking coastline.

For more information: http://www.royalhoteliow.co.uk/

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Leconfield Hotel - Ventnor

The house is situated on St Boniface Down elevated above the historic village of Bonchurch and has spectacular panoramic sea views from most rooms and also from the dining room.

For more information: http://www.leconfieldhotel.com/

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Villa Mentone - Shanklin

The Villa Mentone Hotel in Shanklin is a 2 star hotel and offers unrivalled sea views of the English Channel. Located on the cliff top a Short walk from the Lift to the safe, sandy beaches.

For more information: http://www.villa-mentone.co.uk/

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The Havelock Hotel - Shanklin

The Havelock was originally built as a gentleman’s residence and over the years has been sympathetically renovated and extended to provide a mixture of 22 superb bedrooms & family suites. Set in attractive gardens, near to the sea and with it’s own Mediterranean style heated pool (open mid-May to mid-September), we offer the ideal location to relax in traditional, comfortable surroundings at outstanding value.

For more information: http://www.havelockhotel.co.uk/

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The Grange - Shanklin

The Grange by the Sea, a gorgeous Georgian country house with comfortable 4-star guest accommodation listed in the AA's Best British B&B Guide.

For more information: http://www.thegrangebythesea.com/

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Shanklin Hotel - Shanklin

When you arrive at the Shanklin Hotel, a warm welcome awaits you as you enter the elegant spacious marble reception. Here at the Shanklin, our aim is to provide you with comfort and good service in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere.
The Shanklin commands a premier position overlooking Sandown Bay and the surrounding downlands. The bars, lounges and Starlight Restaurant all enjoying panoramic views, making for the ideal place to relax and perhaps plan your exploration of our wonderful Island.

For more information: http://www.shanklinhotel.co.uk/

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Luccombe Hall Country House Hotel - Shanklin

Luccombe Hall Country House Hotel’s bedrooms are spacious and attractively furnished, with modern amenities. Facilities include en-suite bedrooms, clock radio, colour television, tea and coffee making facilities, direct dial telephones and baby listening in all rooms. All bedrooms, including balconies of those rooms that have them, are non smoking.Upgraded rooms are available at a surcharge.Seafacing rooms benefit from a magnificent view across the gardens towards the sea, taking in the sweep of Sandown Bay.

For more information: http://www.luccombehall.co.uk/

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Esplanade Hotel - Shanklin

The Esplanade Hotel, Shanklin, Isle of Wight, is a beautifully appointed, family owned and managed beachside hotel, with fabulous panoramic views across Sandown Bay. We have an excellent reputation for a friendly atmosphere, great service and quality fresh food.

For more information: http://www.esplanadeshanklin.co.uk/

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Daish's Hotel - Shanklin

Daish's Hotel was originally built in the late 18th Century as the coaching inn for Shanklin. It was developed during the 19th Century to produce the elegant Victorian hotel that now stands in its own grounds at the head of Shanklin.s picturesque "Old Village".All 61 bedrooms are stylishly decorated and comfortably appointed with en-suite bathroom, tea & coffee making facilities, clock radio and TV.

For more information: http://www.daishs.com/shanklin

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Trouville Hotel - Sandown

The Trouville, originally known as 'Guadelope Terrace' was converted in the 1930s into a hotel. The hotel has 88 bedrooms, most with stunning sea views and all with bath and shower ensuite. All rooms have telephones, colour televisions and hospitality trays.

For more information: http://www.trouvillehotel.co.uk/

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The Wight Montrene - Sandown

41 comfortably furnished and well appointed rooms, varying in style and size from single right through to family suites - some of which are suitable for up to 6.

For more information: http://www.wighthotel.co.uk/

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Melville Hall Hotel & Spa

A beautiful place for you to escape the stresses and strains of modern day living. Melville Hall Hotel is a 30 bed hotel - big enough for you to feel you have your own private space, yet small enough for you to feel welcomed, valued and have your every individual need met.

For more information: http://www.melvillehall.co.uk/

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Yelfs Hotel - Ryde

Yelf's Hotel offers an all year round service, including Christmas, to holiday and business visitors, from single rooms and suites to self-catering accommodation.
The hotel is one of the oldest original coaching inns on the Isle of Wight and has been carefully refurbished to retain much of its charm and atmosphere.

For more information: http://www.yelfshotel.com/

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Ryde Castle - Ryde

Overlooking Ryde Esplanade and Harbour with views across the Solent, this majestic building is claimed to have been commissioned by Henry VIII to defend the Spithead, Southampton Water and the Solent from the invasion by the Spanish Armada during his daughter’s reign. 18 bedrooms all en-suite with: television, tea & coffee making facility, hair dryers and telephones.

For more information: http://www.rydecastle.com/

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Premier Inn - Newport

For more information: http://www.premierinn.com/

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Travelodge - Newport

For more information: http://www.travelodge.co.uk/

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