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Alma House Cornwall
Alma House Perranporth, Cornwall A beach retreat, a stones throw from Perranporth’s famous golden sands. Sleeping up to 6 people, with a King Size bed, Double En suite and Children’s Bunk Beds, its perfect for families, extended families and couples too. BOOK YOUR STAY Property Description 6 3 2 Dog Friendly Alma House is a…
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The Corner House Ventnor Isle of Wight
The Corner House Ventnor, Isle of Wight A popular 5 Star cottage located in central Ventnor. With a bath in the bedroom, the towns facilities on your doorstep and the beach a short walk away – it would be rude not to enjoy a romantic weekend away here. BOOK YOUR STAY Property Description 2 1…
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Travelling Solo to the Isle of Wight
Travelling Solo to The Corner House in Ventnor I have never travelled on my own for 2 nights without my family in tow, and I definitely haven’t crossed the water and left them on the mainland. Now I have ‘survived’ the experience of travelling solo, I wanted to let you know – it was a…
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The Isle of Wight Donkey Sanctuary
Since we first met, it’s been love at first donkey. A charity with a genuine passion for all things donkey, the Isle of Wight Donkey Sanctuary is a simple but amazing place that people of all ages will fall in love with. It’s been a summer of donkey love for myself and my daughter. We…
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Chale Show – Fun for all the family
I pick the crazy vegetable place…. The Chale Show Summer 2017, myself and my 5 year old have travelled far and wide. Well, actually, not that far and wide as we have been on the Isle of Wight for most of it! My daughter has kept a scrapbook of her adventures this summer holiday. We…
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Ventnor Fringe Festival
My first fringe festival and it certainly won’t be my last. We arrived in Ventnor just before the start of fringe week, watching the preparations unfold and the excitement build. After a quick visit to the Ventnor Exchange, I left armed with my festival programme and tips on family friendly events. Daughter enjoyed a quick…
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Why visit the Isle of Wight? What’s so special?
You are always visiting the Isle of Wight. Why? What’s so special? I guess it’s just a feeling I get, a feeling I got last week as I left the mainland and headed for a staycation on the Isle of Wight, with my family. The Feeling: It starts the minute I spot the sails at…
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Why the Isle of Wight? What’s so special?
You are always visiting the Isle of Wight. Why? What’s so special? I guess it’s just a feeling I get, a feeling I got last week as I left the mainland and headed for a staycation on the Isle of Wight, with my family. I am not sure I can express what I mean, but…
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Animal Encounters and Dinosaur hunting on the Isle of Wight
Animals, including extinct animals and a bit of beach action makes for a fun packed day on the Isle of Wight. After an early start from the mainland, we arrive at the Wildheart Animal Sanctuary (previously known as The Isle of Wight Zoo), even before the doors are open, The Sanctuary is conveniently located right…
Read MoreWant to find the best Ice Cream on the Isle of Wight?
Listen to your cravings and visit Crave! When we first walked into the green and cream Ventnorian ice cream parlour back in 2015, we knew we had found somewhere pretty special. Perched on a milk churn, we sampled our first taste of the unique ice cream flavours offered at Crave; salted caramel, jaffa cake and Bakewell…
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