Last Minute Romantic Breaks in the Isle of Wight
The Isle of Wight is such a romantic holiday destination. The island is small and green with beautiful scenery and great beaches. It's the ideal place to head for in the south of England to find a romantic break. There are country cottages and log cabins to choose from, plus holiday apartments.
The Isle of Wight can be found along the southern coast of England and is packed full of great things to see and do. You won’t have to travel far to feel as though you are in another world entirely, which is what this gorgeous island feels like when you step into the ‘Dinosaur Capital’ of the UK, and taking your loved one away on a last minute romantic break to the Isle of Wight is a fantastic way of exploring what this island has to offer and at the same time spending some quality time with your partner in an idyllic setting.
Why come to the isle of wight
With sweeping and sandy beaches wrapping themselves along the whole perimeter of the island, the Isle of Wight is filled with perfect for if you and your loved one which to spend time relaxing under the sun or dipping your toes in the ocean. Some excellent beaches on the Isle of Wight include the serene Alum Bay Beach in the west, as well as the lovely resorts of Sandown and Ventnor. With piers, promenades and lots of little shops, cafes and restaurants, these beaches are ideal for soaking up a bit of what the Isle of Wight has to offer in a picturesque setting. There may also be opportunities to go fossil hunting in beaches such as Whitecliff Bay, where you may find incredible dinosaur fossils.
A highlight of the Isle of Wight is the incredible medieval Carisbrooke Castle which should definitely be visited if going on a spontaneous holiday to this island gem. This majestic castle was once a prison to King Charles I, and is home to a beautiful Edwardian style garden and a 16th century tread wheel which can be seen in working mode with demonstrations from the resident donkeys.
Another must-see when visiting the Isle of Wight with your loved one is the spectacular Needles Rocks and Old Battery which is located off the coast of Alum Bay. The views are dramatic and breath-taking, and taking walks along the cliff tops hand in hand with the love of your life whilst you gaze at the impressive sights below is a wonderful way to spend an afternoon on your trip here.
The Isle of Wight is home to plenty of cottages available to rent for you and your partner, so that you can soak up what this lovely island has to offer on a last minute break.
Read more about the various areas of the Isle of Wight and good places to stay:
Country cottage holidays in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty on the Isle of Wight.
