You may have broken a lot of getaway promises and spending Isle of Wight holidays with your whole family will definitely wash all the negativities away. It is also a great idea to make reservations in one of the lavish Isle of Wight cottages. These Isle of Wight cottages provide excellent self-catering accommodations, outstanding customer service rendered by well-trained staff, free parking spaces for guests and pet-friendly environment. Aside from these benefits, staying in one of these Isle of Wight cottages will bring you closer to numerous tourist destinations in IOW.
The heritage of IOW is perhaps its best asset and the reason why tourism has flourished in this beautiful island. You will never experience any dull moment during your Isle of Wight holidays. You can visit museums, castles, gardens and old villages, explore pristine beaches, try international and local cuisine in fine restaurants and bond with your little ones in theme parks around. If you have not completed your Isle of Wight holidays’ itinerary, here are some recommendations.
The Isle of Wight Donkey Sanctuary
Your Isle of Wight holidays will never be complete without paying a visit with the kids to the IOW Donkey Sanctuary. This family attraction can be found between Shanklin and Ventnor and is within close proximity from your Isle of Wight cottages. It was constructed in the late 80’s and was opened in ’87. The IWO Donkey sanctuary is home to donkeys and rare animals that are near extinction. It has been a quest by the management to care for these animals and educate all visitors. Your kids will surely enjoy playing around these beautiful and friendly creatures.
IOW Donkey Sanctuary is open from 10:30AM until 4PM from Easter till the end of October. Tickets have corresponding prices and visitors are encouraged to donate any amount for fundraising purposes.
The Isle of Wight Zoo
For your animal-lover children, the IOW Zoo is a perfect place to visit during your Isle of Wight holidays. It is a must-see attraction for the whole family and is near some of the Isle of Wight cottages. The zoo is located inside the Victorian fort and has the classic style of the era. Just like the IOW Donkey Sanctuary, the zoo has become a shelter to endangered species like exotic cats, spider monkeys, Madagascan Lemurs and giant East African land snails. Your little ones will be delighted to see these animals, feed and play with them. They also provide awareness talks for visitors and locals alike. This is in line with their goal of disseminating information that would drive nature preservation. You can also give contributions to the management of the IOW zoo for maintenance of the whole attraction.
