Self catering holiday cottages in the Isle of Wight England, UK

<body> <p><font face="Times New Roman" size="3"><strong>Self catering accommodation on the Isle of Wight for your holiday - Travel and Tourism Page</strong></font></p> <p><font face="Times New Roman" size="2">So many people, rush about in their busy lives and never enjoy the beauty of nature.  Here, on the <strong>Isle of Wight</strong>, you can stroll in peace and quiet, slowly unwind and appreciate this beautiful paradise that we live in. Much of the island has been designated as an area of  'Outstanding Natural Beauty' or 'Heritage Coastline'. Everyone is familiar with the 'Needles' but there is so much spectacular beauty out there with magnificent cliffs, beautiful beaches, the sound of the waves, birds shrieking as they fly up high, and inland, the pretty hedgerows, wooded glades, plentiful wildlife, how can anyone not forget about problems at work and a million and one other daily worries. </font></p> <p><font face="Times New Roman" size="2">The<strong> Isle of Wight</strong>, in Hampshire, is a great place for outdoor enthusiasts and nature lovers. As a child, I remember cycling around the Isle of Wight on a hired bicycle, and for a city kid, that was fantastic; real freedom. The quiet country lanes on the island are perfect for cyclists, plus you can also use all 200 miles of bridleway and official cycle tracks.  Can you think of a better way to see the island, stopping for lunch and a drink, as you want, at one of the many country pubs en-route? And if you're into mountain biking, then some of the off-road trails in West and Southern Wight will prove challenging in the chalky hills. Families with small children may prefer to opt for a cycle along converted old railway lines and enjoy a ride through the countryside, whereas experienced cyclists can take up the challenge of the 62 mile round the island cycle route..</font></p> <p><font SIZE="2"><font face="Times New Roman">Being an island, sailing is a popular pastime, and Cowes Week (first week of August) is one of the highlights.  You don't have to be a sailor to enjoy the sight of all those little boats bobbing up and down or tacking their way across the bays.  Although you could give it a try for a change and sign up for some sailing lessons whilst you're there.  That would make for a different experience for many families. Lots of other watersports are available locally.</font></p> </font><p><font face="Times New Roman" size="2">All the other things that you can do at other British resorts are to be found on the Isle of Wight, beach activities, amusement parks, historical and cultural visits, walk along a pier, shop in one of the main towns of <strong>Brading, Cowes, Freshwater, Newport, Ryde, Sandown, Shanklin, Ventnor</strong>, or <strong>Yarmouth</strong>, eat fish and chips, visit one of the potteries, Arreton Craft Village, take a trip on the steam railway, or just watch the world go by from a cafe table.</font></p> <font SIZE="2"><p></font><font face="Times New Roman" size="2">One of the advantages of the <strong>Isle of Wight</strong> is that it's only 3 miles away from the UK mainland, so you can get there by ferry.  If you're terrified of flying - don't worry, you don't have to do it, just catch a ferry at Southampton, Lymington or Portsmouth. Less travel, less hassle, no foreign food, just a beautifully relaxing<strong> holiday</strong>!</font></p> <p><font face="Times New Roman" size="2"><strong>For details of advertising your accommodation with us Tel: Country Cottages Online , 01245 425718 ,  for details</strong></font></p> <p><font face="Times New Roman" size="2">More <strong>holiday accommodation</strong> wanted from anywhere in <strong>England</strong>, Ireland, Scotland, Wales, Eire or further afield in Europe: Spain, Italy, France, Belgium, Denmark, Poland, Holland, Greece, Portugal.</font></p> <p><font face="Times New Roman" size="2"><strong>Self catering holiday accommodation </strong>of good quality required : chalets, apartments, flats, houses, villas, maisonettes, lofts, barn conversions, farmhouses, farm cottages, crofts, typical stone built English country cottages, luxury cottages, stately homes, castles, wings of castles and palaces, converted windmills, lighthouses, 1,2,3,4 or 5 bedrooms or more, with or without gardens. Secluded or suitable for city breaks, near beaches, hills and mountains, ideal for hill walkers, outdoor types or more luxurious for people who want a quiet time of pampering, farm stays, specialist and interest locations with fishing, sailing, water sports, horse riding. </font></p> <p><font face="Times New Roman" size="2"><strong>Reciprocal links invited from hotels, bed and breakfast residences, tour operators or any other organisation connected with travel and tourism in the Isle of Wight.  Email Country Cottages Online on <a href="mailto:info@countrycottagesonline.com">info@countrycottagesonline.com</a>  with your details.</strong></font></p>  </body>