A Garden and a pub to visit

The IOW is one of the places where you can enjoy nature at its best. Isle of Wight holidays are popular with both families and groups because of the various attractions available for tourists. The holiday cottages offer excellent accommodation and include all modern amenities. The holiday cottages are self-catering, so if you are planning to cook your own food during your Isle of Wight holidays this is the place for you. There are several attractions located near the holiday cottages making it the most sought out places to stay during your Isle of Wight holidays.

Ventnor Botanic Garden

The Ventnor Botanic Garden is a fantastic place where you and your family can enjoy a nice day out. The Ventnor Botanical Garden was opened in 1972, and it has been built on the same spot where the Royal National Chest Hospital once stood. In 1987, the “Great Storm” almost completely destroyed the garden, nut the place has been restored and is one place you should visit while you are in IOW. You can relax and take in the beauty of the place and even take some beautiful pictures. This is one of the attractions you can visit during your Isle of Wight holidays. There is no admission fee to enter the garden and it is open every day of the year. Some of the interesting points of visiting the garden lie in seeing the herb garden, the palm garden and the famous rock garden where you will find a variety of flora and fauna. The Visitor Centre has displays of local arts and crafts and also includes a horticultural reference library for public use. After your trip here, you can go back to the holiday cottages to have a good night sleep.

The Black Sheep Club Lounge

The Black Sheep Club Lounge is one place that provides guests with a great mix of food, drink and music. If you are looking for a place where you can enjoy the night during your Isle of Wight holidays then you should try the Black Sheep Club Lounge. The club is located at Union Street in Hyde. This pub is a great place to party with your friends and enjoy a wide spread of delicious dishes and drinks. The Black Sheep Club Lounge also has special prices on beers, lagers and ales on selected nights during the week. The pub plays rock, jazz, pop and funk, so you can be sure that you will truly enjoy your night here. The pub has special “Friday nights” where you will be able to enjoy entertainment from different local and “Saturday nights” features music by international bands. After enjoying the night here, you can head back to your comfortable holiday cottages.

Amazing Gardens You Can Explore in Dorset

Dorset is a vacation gem in the heart of South West England, which you can explore during your Dorset holidays. It is home to the famous Iron Age hill forts and the popular Maiden Castle, a 600 BC structure that had withstood the test of time. Aside from these two, there are historic places and numerous fantastic activities that you can participate in. To make sure that you have a luxurious place to stay while enjoying your Dorset holidays, you may want to book any of the affordable holiday cottages within the region. Food would not be a problem because there are several restaurants serving sumptuous meals. Some of the most frequented places are the amazing gardens that are part of the natural beauty of Dorset. Here are some of these gardens you can tour.

Upton Country Park

One of the most visited gardens by tourists is the Upton country park, which is a short distance away from many holiday cottages. You can take all the members of your family because there is an event that each age range could join in. If you have a pet, you could also walk around the park and enjoy the fresh air while your pet gets his day out. There are interesting places you can tour inside the Uptown Country Park.

If you are an exercise buff, you can take a quiet and relaxing walk from your holiday cottages and proceed to the woodland trails in the park, while basking in the scenic view around you. Another option is to tour the Plant centre and admire the unique potted plant collections.

One of the most visited spot by visitors during their Dorset holidays is the Upton Education Centre where you can learn about Dorset’s fascinating culture and heritage. For your kids who have a propensity for the arts, you can take them to the Peacock Gallery for some very interesting exhibits and displays. Retiring in one of the holiday cottages at the end of the day, would be a welcome rest for the night.

Honeybrooke Farm Park

Aside from the Uptown Country Park, the Honeybrooke Farm Park is also an excellent place to visit during your Dorset holidays. It would be a great learning experience for your children, who will be able to observe the grazing animals and witness how farm life is. A walk around the farm with the fresh breeze from the nearby river will be a healthy exercise. If you grow hungry, instead of going back to your holiday cottages or dining in restaurants, you may taste the scrumptious home-made snacks, like cakes and tea, at this farm park.

There are also trade centres where you can buy native local products which you can take home with you after your Dorset holidays.

Fun-Filled Learning Adventures in Isle of Wight

Spending quality time with your beloved friends and family is always a treat. To make sure that you make this getaway cherished for everyone, readily make reservations in one of the magnificent Isle of Wight cottages. You can experience a fantastic holiday when you book one of the spacious Isle of Wight cottages. Many critics have recognized the five star treatment that these holiday cottages extend to their guests. Another privilege provided by these holiday cottages are full access to modern facilities and top-of-the-line amenities. If you want to drive around freely and wish to bring your own car, you will be provided with private parking spaces. There are also pet-friendly holiday cottages that you can avail of. Apart from these benefits, these Isle of Wight cottages will also bring you close to some of the most celebrated and renowned destinations in the island.

Learn About IOW’s Heritage and Culture Brading Roman Villa

Morton Old Road in Brading is where you will find the Brading Roman Villa. This location is conveniently close to most upscale Isle of Wight holiday cottages. If you want to relax, but do not want to rest your brains, the Brading Roman Villa will titillate your historic clamour with intriguing sites and affluent marks of the past. As one of the famous sites in the United Kingdom, this attraction is home to interesting exhibitions and collections of artefacts that showcase the heritage of IOW and the culture from hundreds and thousands of years ago. If you get hungry going around the villa and you have no time to cook in your holiday cottage, the Forum Cafe serves delectable English dishes that you and your family will truly enjoy. There is also a souvenir shop where you can purchase locally made items. The Brading Roman Villa is open to public daily from 9:30AM till 5:00PM. Admission fee are as follow: adults is £6.50, children and students is £3.25 and a senior citizen is £5.50.

Learn About Olden Ways of Playing at the Lilliput Antique Doll & Toy Museum

Situated at Brading and within close proximity from the Roman Villa and your Isle of Wight cottages, the Lilliput Antique Doll & Toy Museum will let you relive those playful years of your life. You will be amazed with over 2000 exhibits of antique dolls, doll houses, trains, bears and loads of toys that lived through centuries. If you want to buy some souvenirs, stop by the Gift Shop and take your pick. You may visit the Lilliput Antique Doll & Toy Museum every day from 10 in the morning until 5 in the afternoon. Admission rate varies depending on age and other state privileges. Take your kids outside the holiday cottages and let them enjoy fun learning sights at Lilliput.