Yes it is hilly in parts but the hotel is near the bus stops, main shopping street and promenade without having to go up any hills.
Is the Isle of Wight flat or hilly?
The South Wight is very hilly with plenty of chances to test out the strength of the first gear in your car but the Isle of Wight does not have a mountain. The highest point is at St Boniface (see map below), which is (according to a couple of sources) 241m high. According to Wikipedia, that makes it a Marilyn.
Which is better Shanklin and Sandown?
Shanklin is cuter. Sandown has a bit more to do beings bigger and with the zoo, Dinosaur Isle and the pier being in town. But they are only a few minutes apart from each other. You can walk there along the beach/cliff foot path.
What is Sandown like?
Sandown sits on the Southern coast of the Isle of Wight, sheltered in a beautiful bay, and is famed for its long stretches of golden sandy beach and the traditional British seafront and pier.
Is Ventnor hilly?
Now Ventnor is hilly but if you wander downhill, chances are you’ll eventually get to the sea. You can drive down to the beach as there’s a small car park right on the water’s edge. However, this can be a busy route so I’d recommend walking from town to stretch your legs and enjoy more of the Island sunshine.
What is the nicest part of Isle of Wight?
Ryde – best for beach lovers
There are many spectacular beaches lining the Isle of Wight’s dramatic coast, but we reckon Ryde’s beaches are among the most popular, making it the best town to stay on the Isle of Wight for a seaside break.
Where is the poshest place in the Isle of Wight?
Fishbourne on the Isle of Wight named among poshest places to live in the UK.
What is the prettiest town on the Isle of Wight?
Steephill Cove – is often said to be the prettiest place to visit on the Isle of Wight. What is this? Steephill is a hamlet near Ventnor, and Steephill Cove lies roughly 400 yards to the south of the town.
Is Shanklin hilly?
Re: isit very hilly? The basic answer is yes. There is a cliff ride down to the beach at Shanklin, but I don’t think there is at Ventnor. Just a very steep walk.
What are the beaches like in Sandown?
Sandown Beach is one of the Isle of Wight’s finest and most recognised beaches, with miles of soft golden sands crowned by Sandown’s pleasure pier. Popular with tourists and surfers, Sandown is a traditional ‘bucket and spade’ holiday beach with all that you expect from an English family beach.
Is Sandown a good area?
“Sandown, tucked between Morningside and Sandton in Gauteng, is a good example of an area with various property options, including new developments, that afford ample opportunity for young professionals and families to enjoy a secure, world-class lifestyle that is not only desirable, but accessible,” he says.
Is Sandown a good place to live?
Living in Sandown offers residents a rural feel and most residents own their homes. Many families and young professionals live in Sandown and residents tend to lean liberal. The public schools in Sandown are above average.
What is the difference between Sandown Hillside and Lakeside?
The Lakeside course has a circumference of 1857 metres and a home straight of 407 metres and the Hillside course is 2087 metres in circumference with a home straight of 491 metres.
What is the best beach in Isle of Wight?
- Alum Bay Beach. Totland Bay. Alum Bay beach is undoubtedly one of the most picturesque beaches on the Isle of Wight.
- Bembridge Beach. Bembridge.
- Bembridge Lane End Beach. Bembridge.
- Bembridge Ledge / Forelands Beach. BEMBRIDGE.
- Brook Beach. Newport.
- Colwell Bay. Freshwater.
- Compton Bay. Freshwater.
- Cowes Beach. Cowes.
Is West or East Cowes nicer?
The world famous sailing regatta takes place in August in (West) Cowes and I personally prefer Cowes to East Cowes. Both are near to the Red Funnel ferry and the town centre in (West) Cowes is attractive but there aren’t many sandy beaches nearby.
What is the main town on the Isle of Wight?
The capital of the Isle of Wight, Newport, lies at the heart of the island and is the main shopping centre and location for the Isle of Wight Festival.
Which is the sunniest part of the Isle of Wight?
However, if we want to narrow the sunniest part of the UK down to just one place, then the title goes to the seaside resort town of Shanklin, on the Isle of Wight. Shanklin has always been a popular holiday destination and it’s clear to see why – the town gets an average of 1,923 hours of sunshine per year.
Do any celebrities live on the Isle of Wight?
Level 42 singer and bassman, Mark King, is most likely one of the Island’s more familiar famous figures having spent a large portion of his life here. With a family history on the Island stretching back over 100 years to the 1850s, King has made the Wight home in his later life too.
Is Isle of Wight warmer than mainland?
(Isle of Wight, England, UK)
During the summer months of June, July, August and September, the Isle of Wight has much fine and often extremely sunny weather and the climate is generally between one and two degrees higher in temperature than on mainland Hampshire.
Are houses cheap on the Isle of Wight?
Are house prices high on the Isle of Wight? As a rule of thumb, house and other property prices on the Isle of Wight are lower than most of the South but more than most of the Midlands and North of England.
Where is the best place to live on the IOW?
10 Best Towns and Resorts on the Isle of Wight
- Yarmouth.
- Sandown.
- Ryde.
- Cowes and East Cowes.
- Freshwater.
- Newport.
- Bembridge.
- Brighstone.