The Isle of Wight is located off the South coast of mainland England. It is sometimes called Little England due to the diverse range of unspoilt scenery and breathtaking landscapes-rolling countryside, rugged cliffs,golden beaches pretty estuaries, enchanting forests. There are more than 500 miles of footpaths and bridleways and some of the most beautiful villages in England.

Beaufort House is ideally situated for you to enjoy all that the Island has to offer, all year round.

Travel To The Island

Red Funnel Ferries
Access to the island is by the Isle of Wight ferry and we are able to offer ferry inclusive deals in conjunction with Red Funnel Ferries which travel from Southampton to Cowes.

www.redfunnel.co.uk

Wightlink Ferries
Portsmouth to Fishbourne, Lymington to Yarmouth & Portsmouth to Ryde high speed catamaran (passenger only).
Telephone 08705827744

www.wightlink.co.uk

 

Hovertravel
Southsea to Ryde (passenger only).
Telephone 01983 881000

RailTravel
There are mainland rail services to Portsmouth, Southampton & Brockenhurst (for Lymington) with through ticketing facilities and connection with the Island rail service to Sandown.
Telephone 0845 484950

National Express Coach Travel
National Express operates daily scheduled coach services from hundreds of UK destinations to Southampton & Portsmouth with a through ticketing facility to the Island.
Telephone 0990 808080

Getting Around the Island

Southern Vectis buses operate all around the island. Their route map and timetable can be found online.

Island Line run a a passenger railway on the Isle of Wight, over eight and a half miles of track from Ryde, through Brading Sandown, Lake and Shanklin.

If you are travelling from farther afield the international mainland airports are located near to the Island at Southampton and Bournemouth. Smaller airfields at Sandown and Bembridge are for local charter and private flights.

Things to See and Do

Please find below a selection of things to see and do on the Isle of Wight.

We have many more brochures for you to look at during your stay. We keep books and leaflets of walks and bike rides for you to borrow.