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Gay
Friendly Accommodation
South Isle of Wight
"Only a 15 minute crossing from the mainland but spiritually somewhere
between the Maldives and the Outer Hebrides" |
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Bourne Hall Country House
Hotel and Restaurant Luccombe Road, Shanklin, Isle of Wight Bourne Hall
Country House Hotel and Restaurant is a beautiful Victorian country
house set in three acres of mature gardens. Built in the 1860’s as a
grace and favour home for a Lady in Waiting to HRH Queen Victoria (and
she must have been a favourite of Queen Victoria because the house is
simply stunning) it still retains its historical atmosphere whilst
providing contemporary and elegant accommodation in a relaxed country
house style with fabulous facilities including indoor and outdoor
swimming pools, together with Jacuzzi, sauna, and a health suite that
provides a range of holistic therapies and unashamed pampering. The
Bourne Hall Hotel and its fabulous elevated location above Sandown Bay
makes it an exquisite and truly romantic venue for a gay civil wedding
ceremony, and the happy couple will delight in the split-level
four-poster and oh so romantic bridal suite that is absolutely fabulous
with its huge Jacuzzi bath, mini-bar and more extras than you could
shake a stick at. Carol and her friendly team of staff really push the
boat out to make your stay at their wonderful hotel so very special,
whether for a holiday or wedding. It is so fabulously romantic. |
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Gay Friendly Hotel Shanklin |
Rylstone Manor Hotel A majestic Victorian manor of substantial proportions that has a unique and pleasing blend of Gothic, Tudor and Georgian influences. 9 fabulous bedrooms including 4-posters, all of which are immaculately presented and have a warm and elegant country house feel which continues in the sumptuous and elegant drawing room with voluminous drapes and period furniture. The dining room is an absolute delight with chandelier & balloon back chairs that further add to the elegant country house ambience. The pretty gardens are situated on the cliff top overlooking the Shanklin and Sandown bay which is just a short stroll from this fabulous and friendly hotel.
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Gay Friendly
Hotel St Catherine's Point |
Enchanted Manor Ric and Maggie are two very talented people and remarkable hosts who created this oasis of unashamed luxury and exquisite camp. Their style brief must have been "only the best will do" without any, it would appear, thought of cost. The result is a fabulous plethora of luxurious, tantalisingly sensual and romantic accommodation with more extras than you can shake a stick at. Located in beautiful grounds and woodland at St Catherine's Point overlooking the beautiful and untamed rugged coastline and the ocean beyond. Without doubt, this is one of the most amazing and luxuriously unique hideaways we have ever seen.
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Gay Friendly Hotel
&
Restaurant Bonchurch |
Bonchurch Manor This adorable early Victorian Manor house has been sitting quietly gazing out to sea from the village of Bonchurch for over 170 years. Then in July 2003 Shuba & Mark acquired the hotel & worked their own special magic and goodness, doesn't it show. Stunning bedrooms, all en-suite, many with sea views & sprawling lounges. What an incredibly friendly vibe the hotel has; it's cosmopolitan, elegant, chic and pleasingly quirky. Originally from Southern India, Shuba created The Tiffin Room specialising in cuisine from that region, and is recognised widely as producing the finest food of its type in Southern England. With an Indian option on the breakfast menu served on their immaculate lawns, how cool is that?
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Gay Friendly Hotel Shanklin |
The Havelock Hotel This quintessentially elegant and English hotel has a wonderful Mediterranean feel aided by its fine location gazing out to sea, its pretty sub-tropical gardens, fabulous swimming pool and its white facade gleaming in the sun, punctuated with balconies. The bedrooms are bright, airy, elegant and well equipped, many of which have sea views, and the balcony rooms are simply fabulous for sitting with a glass of something very special whilst watching the many oceangoing craft. The hotel's bar has an atmosphere reminiscent of a classy private members club and the breakfast room has large, light-giving windows that are dressed with sumptuous drapes. The thoroughly professional, friendly and hospitable owners, Ann and David, have created a warm, friendly, fabulous hotel.
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Gay Friendly Hotel Ventnor |
Windsor Carlton Hotel What an attractive three-storey Victorian house this is, located in a quiet private road gazing out to sea across the sub-tropical planting that flourishes in this very beautiful town. If you have ever gone on holiday just for the view, and many of us have, this is a "must stay". The furnishings and decor are a wonderful mix of the traditional and modernity which include romantic period bedrooms with fabulous ocean views and a wonderfully bright and airy breakfast room with a huge bay window and period architectural features including a fireplace set against the stunning modern furnishings. It really is a delight. Most importantly, Ann and Paul the owners really are fabulous and friendly hosts.
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Gay Friendly Country House Hotel Shanklin |
The Grange
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Gay Friendly Hotel Ventnor |
Harbour View Hotel This beautiful Victorian villa is probably the most photographed ocean-fronted hotel on the Isle of Wight and on arrival, you can understand why. The beautiful location, appearance and stunning views confirm that you have made the right choice. Esme and Bob, the friendly proprietors, have worked hard to achieve the high standard of accommodation and the four-poster room is just stunning. All of the bedrooms are en-suite and have sensational ocean views. This really is a super friendly hotel. Imagine taking breakfast overlooking the pretty harbour - just fabulous. |
Gay Friendly Bed
& Breakfast Ventnor |
Ocean View House Perched high above Ventnor is where we found this fabulous and unique bed and breakfast. Three luxury bedrooms, best described as chic apartments, with dining areas, balconies, and the views across Ventnor to the ocean are simply stunning. This house really does live up to its name. In one of the rooms, you can even lounge in the tub and look at the sea. The atmosphere here, amongst all this luxurious and stylish modernity, is very Mediterranean. Sarah, the incredibly friendly and talented host, has created a very special and unique holiday experience for only the best people to find.
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Gay Friendly Hotel Shanklin
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Orchardcroft Hotel
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Gay Friendly VW Camper Van Hire Shanklin |
Isle of Wight Campers We found these friendly people who hire VW campers on the island by chance, and what a good find and friendly bunch they are. Nothing is too much trouble for them. A fabulous range of campers that are available with more extras than you can shake a stick at. For the connoisseurs of VWs, they have Type 2 1970s beautifully restored campers and the 2007 Brazilian model. Whichever you choose, they are so full of character that we are happy to bet that you will have named yours by the second day of your holiday. They just conjure up fond memories of fun and youth. There are so many fabulous places to explore on this great island. The friendly staff will supply you with a list and present you with a welcome hamper of local produce to boot.
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Gay
Friendly Hotel Shanklin |
Carlton Hotel From a cliff-top position amidst award winning beautiful sub-tropical gardens, the Carlton Hotel has absolutely fabulous views across Shanklin Beach, Sandown Bay to the ocean beyond. They have a choice of bright, comfortable rooms, all of which are well equipped and en-suite including ground floor rooms for the less able. The beautiful gardens are also wheelchair friendly. The Deck Tea Gardens are fabulous for light lunches, sensational cream teas, or just sitting with a glass of something and looking at the incredible awe-inspiring views. This is a great little hotel with Anne, Robert & Lauren together with their friendly, helpful team of staff to ensure your stay is both memorable and enjoyable. |
Gay
Friendly Holiday
Apartments Ventnor |
Clarence House We have found many treasures on this beautiful island and without doubt this stunning Victorian house is definitely a gem. Nestled between the sea and St Boniface Down in a conservation area with its own clement microclimate, it provides fabulous self catering apartments that are luxurious and spacious. Most importantly, equipped with everything you will need for a fabulous stress-free holiday. The incredibly friendly owners, Nikki, Will and Virginia have thought, it would appear, of everything right down to the little things that you always need but rarely find. Their beautiful manicured grounds are just delightful and the friendly relaxed and romantic atmosphere flows effortlessly throughout.
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Gay
Friendly Bed &
Breakfast Holiday Cottages Godshill |
Godshill Park Farm On the fringe of the ancient and pretty village of Godshill with its thatched cottages and 14th century church in an area of outstanding beauty lies Godshill Park Farm. Kathy and Mark have created a beautiful idyll for their guests at their organic working farm. The bed and breakfast accommodation is simply stunning and includes a four-poster room. Also, for the more independent of you, there are three beautiful cottages, all with their own unique charm and character, providing luxurious accommodation with a beautiful mix of tradition and modernity. Kathy and Mark really have gone the extra distance with the many facilities provided, and detailing of the finish in their cottages. A remarkable holiday retreat hosted by a very friendly couple.
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Gay Friendly Hotel Shanklin |
Priory Manor Hotel
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Gay
Friendly Holiday
Cottage Monks Bay |
Carmel Cottage |
Gay
Friendly Holiday
Cottage Godshill |
Sunnyside Cottage Out of a period farm stable was born Sunnyside Cottage that has been lovingly converted and restored by its talented and friendly owners Sabrie and Brian without detriment to its fine character & heritage. This super cottage sits on a working organic farm and lies between the ancient & charming villages of Godshill and Whitwell in beautiful rolling countryside, only 4 miles from the Victorian seaside town of Ventnor. The cottage is beautifully presented and has 4 double bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. The dining table will seat 10 comfortably, the kitchen has been superbly fitted out with everything, and the Chesterfield and Windsor chairs add a real touch of luxury to this wonderful holiday cottage. French windows lead off one of the bedrooms and the kitchen to a walled patio area with barbecue and outdoor heater for al fresco dining.
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Gay
Friendly Country House Hotel Whitwell |
The Old Rectory |
Gay Friendly Hotel Ventnor |
The Wellington Hotel This fabulous period property stands majestically gazing out across the ocean. With its plethora of balconies and decked areas, you would be forgiven for thinking that you were aboard a luxury liner on the Mediterranean about to berth at some romantic Italian port. Inside is a fabulous mix of traditional architecture with contemporary furnishings in incredibly spacious rooms made bright by huge windows that draw you to the stunning ocean views. The style brief works so incredibly well and it would appear that, amongst all of the tantalising indulgence together with the unmistakable Italian influences, cost was never an issue here, thus creating a stylish & unashamedly lavish environment for their guests. There is a stunning video on the hotel's website which after viewing may send you rushing to the phone to book your holiday.
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Gay Friendly Bed & Breakfast Wroxall, Ventnor |
Barncourt Farm Barncourt Farm sits aside a quiet lane between Godshill & Wroxall and is a small working farm with cattle and sheep that can be found on the Worsley Trail which forms part of the island's five hundred miles of footpaths and bridleways that are ideal for cyclists, horse riders and walkers alike . There are fabulous and uninterrupted views of some of the island's best countryside. If you cannot bear to be parted from your loyal mount and friend, Adrian and Jackie provide stabling and livery. The conversion of their barn has been sympathetically carried out without detriment to its fine architectural heritage. Adrian is also a class act in the kitchen, so please leave room for his hearty and incredibly good breakfasts that are legendary. Comfortable and immaculately clean rooms in a wonderful and very friendly rural environment.
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Gay
Friendly Country House Hotel Bonchurch |
Winterbourne House
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Gay
Friendly Hotel Sandown |
The Riviera Hotel
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The Montrose, Gay
Friendly Guest House Wilton Park Road, Shanklin, Isle of Wight Awaiting Review
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