2016 Wight Locations Holiday Cottages Brochure

Heritage Hotspots
The Isle of Wight is stuffed to the gunnels with historical landmarks. Go ahead
and explore England’s story as you discover royal houses, historic gardens,
castles, forts and defences, and even the odd windmill! Climb, uncover,
absorb and be astounded as you uncover the Island’s hidden gems.
First port of call has got to be Queen Victoria’s ‘holiday home’, Osborne
House. The impressive residence was designed by Prince Albert in the style of
an Italian Renaissance palazzo, and was used as an escape from the stresses
of court life. Prepare to be amazed at the beauty of the interior rooms which
are filled with priceless artefacts, and don’t miss the Swiss Cottage, playhouse
to the royal children, set down a winding path in the extensive grounds.
Team Tips:
Mottistone Manor Gardens
Carisbrooke Castle
Yarmouth Castle
Bembridge Fort
Perched high above the Needles in Freshwater, and enjoying unrivalled views
of the Solent, is the Needles Old Battery, a Victorian fort built in 1862 and
used throughout both World Wars. A series of newly created rooms house a
cartoon depiction of the part that the Battery played in the history of modern
Britain.
Bembridge Windmill is a Grade I listed building and is one of the Island’s most
iconic images. Built around 1700, it last operated in 1913 but it still has most
of its original machinery intact. Ascend the windmill’s 4 floors to find out how
it once worked, and then pause to enjoy the panoramic view from the top.
Image courtesy of visitisleofwight.co.uk
Image courtesy of visitisleofwight.co.uk