Isle of Wight
Shaped like a diamond with lots of rough, coastal edges, the Isle of Wight is a real gem, laden with a rich historical significance and blessed with a unique landscape that looks more like a multi-coloured patchwork quilt. Otherwise known as the ‘Garden Isle’, thanks to its unusually warm climate, it sits on the thickest bed of chalk in the British Isles and boasts a sea-faring tradition that pre-dates even the Romans.
Ryde Castle Hotel, Ryde
Ryde, Isle of Wight
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The Clifton Hotel, Shanklin
Shanklin, Isle of Wight