When it comes to any holiday, wherever you go in the world, you really can’t beat a bit of local knowledge to help you find the best sights to see, the best deals to be had, the best places to eat and the best attractions to visit. Sometimes, locals are keen to keep these hiddenRead More
The Clifton Hotel in Shanklin is a perfect base for an Isle of Wight holiday. We pride ourselves on being a wonderful location in Shanklin that provides a relaxing atmosphere with modern, clean rooms and all the facilities that you’d ever need, but we know that a real holiday is made by the memories thatRead More
We’re often telling our guests about the wide array of activities that you can do here on the Island, come rain or come shine. With our prime location, and our knowledge of all the best things to see and do, we’ve been able to pull together a definitive list of things to do whilst stayingRead More
When it comes to choosing a seaside sun holiday in the UK, there’s no real better choice than the Isle of Wight. Set back from the mainland by an expanse of sea, accessed by ferry and surrounded with beautiful landscape, countryside and award-winning beaches, there’s really no better place to go for a relaxing breakRead More
Here at The Clifton, we’ve had our Gardening gloves out all year round in anticipation for the wonderful bloom this summer. We work all year round to ensure that our garden is always a riot of colour, and are always so pleased when the flowers start to bloom and really complement our sea view. ForRead More
We’re all caught up in garden fever this week, as the Wight In Bloom 2016 winners were announced yesterday. The competition, sponsored by Red Funnel and managed by Visit Isle of Wight, finished with the winner announcements at Northwood House in Cowes with a garden tea-party ceremony hosted by none other than gardening professional AlanRead More
She was the David Bailey of her day. Julia Margaret Cameron, celebrity photographer of Victorian times and famous Isle of Wight resident, would have felt at home with the hubbub earlier this year over the wedding of Sherlock star Benedict Cumberbatch to Sophie Hunter on the island, and their plea for privacy. Cameron, a great-auntRead More
A quiet backwater with a busy Medieval past, now bursting with wildlife This is the only National Nature Reserve on the Isle of Wight. It is a beautiful retreat that has something to offer walkers, wildlife enthusiasts and historians or just those in search of peace and tranquility. You can wander past flower-rich hay meadows,Read More
Free Ferry Inclusive Deal This page has moved to a new home for our last minute deals please click here: Isle of Wight Last Minute Deals October 1st to November 9th. Book a break of at least 3 nights for 2 people in a standard double room and we will pay for your return ferryRead More
With the summer season kicking off there is so much to see and do on the Wonderful Isle of Wight, Here’s just a few of the highlights. What’s on in June on the Isle of Wight. 1st/2nd The Isle of Wight Festival of Running, Freshwater. West Wight Sports & Community Centre PO409XH. 2nd The NeedlesRead More
