Wight Winter Warmer new itinerary
Monday 16 February 2026 to Friday 20 February 2026
£620pp
- Destination
- Itinerary
- Full inclusions
- Hotel
- Booking request
Why visit the Isle of Wight? The island's timeless charm, picture postcard views and quintessentially English thatched cottages has been enticing visitors here since the days of Queen Victoria and Prince Albert. More than half the island is designated as an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and it’s a wildlife haven for many species, including the elusive red squirrel. No wonder the island won Best UK Destination at the 2023 & 2024 Group Leisure & Travel Awards!
Why visit with us? In 2024 99% of our holiday customers said they would book again and 99% also said they would recommend us to a friend. Shaws Coaches has a strong reputation for a dependable service, with a proven track record for punctuality and professionalism. Our friendly booking team and highly-rated tour drivers are ready to welcome you.
What do our customers say? "The Isle of Wight was delightful and quite a surprise in its beauty" • "We felt well looked after, both by our excellent driver and by hotel staff"
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Tour code: A3501
Monday
Cross The Solent and check in at your hotel with tea/coffee waiting for you on arrival.
Tuesday
Meet animals from around the world that have an incredible new home on the Isle of Wight after being rescued and relocated to the beautiful haven at Wildheart Sanctuary. Your passionate guide will take you on a two-hour guided tour where you'll learn about their incredible conservation efforts and meet lions that have featured on This Morning and bears that have appeared on The One Show. There will be time to enjoy the sanctuary at leisure before we return to the hotel for a bar lunch. This afternoon, we'll continue the animal theme with a visit to the island's Donkey Sanctuary in the pretty Wroxall Valley. This unique rescue charity is home to over 100 donkeys and Shetland ponies and was voted Best Large Attraction at the 2022 IOW Awards. A dedicated guide will take you on a 45-minute tour with time to pop into the gift shop - selling a selection of locally made gifts - before we return to the hotel for dinner and evening entertainment.
Wednesday
Sit back and enjoy the view as your driver takes you on a round-the-island tour, calling at Yarmouth, Cowes and Isle of Wight Pearl. Pause awhile in the second smallest town in Great Britain - Yarmouth, take a stroll along the grade II listed wooden pier and soak up coastal views or watch the boats bobbing peacefully in the quaint harbour. Beautiful jewellery has been crafted for over 30 years at IOW Pearl, this superb cliff-top attraction has wonderful views across the Channel, especially from the panoramic café. Finish the day in Cowes with a stroll along the High Street and down to the Esplanade towards the bustling harbour. Back to the hotel for party night where a tempting free bar awaits!
Thursday
Enjoy a morning of peace and tranquillity at Quarr Abbey. This ancient monastery is home to a small group of Benedictine monks and is blessed with beautiful and nationally important natural surroundings. Visit the monastery church, pilgrims chapel, visitor centre, tea shop, farm shop and art gallery featuring new weekly displays from local artists. Perhaps even venture into the grounds to try and spot an elusive red squirrel from the hide. From here, there's free time to enjoy the harbour town of Ryde before a Behind The Scenes Tour at Hovertravel. Get a comprehensive look inside and outside the craft, see the engine bay, cockpit and walk around this unique and impressive mode of transport, usually led by a member of the enthusiastic crew. Return to the hotel for dinner and your final night of entertainment.
Friday
Cross the Solent and enjoy views of the island and the mainland as we return home.
- 4 night stay with breakfast
- 3 course dinner with coffee each night
- Behind The Scenes Tour at Hovertravel
- Guided Tour at Wildheart Animal Sanctuary
- Guided Tour at The Donkey Sanctuary
- Visit to Quarr Abbey
- Scenic Round-The-Island Drive
- Free bar on Wednesday night (8pm-11pm, selected drinks)
- Three nights of hotel entertainment
- Return ferry crossing from Southampton to Cowes
- Bar lunch at the hotel on Tuesday
- Packed lunch from the hotel on Wednesday and Thursday
- Welcome tea/coffee at the hotel
- Free use of short mat bowls
- Porterage
- All travel including home collection*
- International Passenger Protection
- Reserved coach seat
- 18kg suitcase pp
- Executive touring coach featuring a refreshment station, reclining seats, reading lights, curtains, foot and arm rests, toilet, safety belts, air suspension and individual air-flow control
- An experienced, friendly, highly-rated and professional tour driver
- Friendly booking team on hand to answer any questions you might have in the run up to your holiday
- HALF PRICE HOLIDAY DEPOSITS! Just £25pp when you book before 21 Nov (£50 thereafter, balance due 8 weeks prior)
- LOYALTY DISCOUNT! Book 3 holidays (in any calendar year) and save £15pp, book 4+ and save £20pp, just let us know in special requests that you'd like to redeem your discount
- SAVE £10pp by meeting the coach at Maxey, Stamford Bus Station or Peterborough Extra Services
- *Providing you live in Bourne, Stamford, Peterborough, Uppingham, The Deepings, Spalding, Whittlesey, Oakham and most of the villages between them and Maxey (we're happy to collect from outside of our free pick-up area with a small additional charge)
- *We’re pleased to offer home collection from the Welwyn area following our successful partnership with Reg’s Coaches. Departures from Welwyn, Welwyn Garden City, Codicote, Woolmer Green, Knebworth, Hatfield, Stevenage and many of the nearby villages incur a small supplement of £30pp. We’re happy to pick up outside these areas, please enquire
Trouville Hotel, Sandown, Isle of Wight 
- Centrally located on Sandown's seafront
- Sweeping views of the golden sands and the sea
- Winners of a 2023 Travellers’ Choice Award from Tripadvisor
- Rated 4.3/5 by Shaws customers in 2023
- Ensuite rooms featuring TV, radio, phone, hairdryer, WiFi and complimentary tea/coffee tray
- All twin and double rooms have a sea view
- Restaurant and lounge bar, both with sea views
- Short mat bowls, table tennis and pool table
- Lift
ACCESS: Five steps at the entrance (ramp at the side), walk-in showers on request only
Ask us about side sea view single rooms which may be available at a supplement (standard singles are non sea view)