subject: A Luxury Accommodation Isle Of Wight Holiday [print this page] The Isle of Wight, the largest island in England is located in the English Channel, 35 miles (58 km) off the south coast of the county of Hampshire. Known for its exquisite natural beauty and sailing, many people seek luxury accommodation Isle of Wight as a perfect destination for an escape from it all holiday.
The Isle of Wight is steeped in history, with many places of note all over the island, and was once an independent kingdom, in the 15th century. In fact from 1969 1974 the famous Lord Mountbatten was the Isle Governor and later became the Lord Lieutenant until he was assassinated in 1979.
Notable persons established homes on the Isle of Wight, including the poet Alfred Lord Tennyson and Queen Victoria, who built her summer residence and final resting place, Osborne House, at East Cowes.
The Isle of Wight has a rich maritime and industrial history, with sail making, boat building, flying boats manufacturing, the first hovercraft, and testing of Britain's space rockets. It is also well-known culturally as home to the Isle of Wight International Jazz Festival and the newly-revived Isle of Wight Festival.
The island is home to marvelous wildlife and has a large collection of dinosaur fossils.
If you are looking for a special luxury accommodation Isle of Wight holiday, do consider www.orchardbayhouse.co.uk, a splendid Isle of Wight property with fantastic sea views and luxury beach house accommodation.
The Orchard Bay House is completely unique, nestled on the southern side of the Isle of Wight in its own peaceful bay. Originally composed of three coastguard cottages built on their own sea wall in the 1800s, they have since been converted into a luxurious, single dwelling offering privacy and splendid views.
The house faces due south across the English Channel with steps and a slipway leading down to a beautiful beach. The views and walks are simply breathtaking.
Guests adore the furniture, the common rooms, the antiques, sun rooms and fireplaces. There is a large wall-mounted LCD TV with Freeview should you want to watch your favourite programme.
The outside covered veranda has a large garden table with seating for 10 adults a great place for outdoor entertaining in all weather. The substantial terrace is protected by the seawall, perfect for sunbathing, reading and listening to the waves lap up the beach, below. For adventurers, there is plenty of opportunity for sailing, canoeing and swimming. Guests are welcome to bring their own equipment should they so desire.
The suites and accommodations are fit for royalty, with French doors, luxury linens, and wonderful sea views.
by: Ann Smithson
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