Island Retreat is a comfortable self-catering base near Sandown, with two bedrooms, a kitchen, lounge and private decking. Check live availability and plan your island break at www.iowstays.co.uk/island-retreat/. Please like and share this with someone planning an island break.
Planning a November or December island break? Wightlink’s winter timetables change from 2 November, with separate Christmas schedules later in December. Check your exact sailing before travel. Book accommodation direct at www.iowstays.co.uk and ferry discount links are automatically sent by email. Please like and share this with someone planning an island break. Picture: original illustration.
A magical evening is coming to Sandown. Wildheart Wonderland runs on 4 and 5 December 2026 from 5pm to 7.30pm, with lights, music, live entertainment and festive food. Check tickets with Wildheart, then plan your island break at www.iowstays.co.uk. Please like and share this with someone who loves a festive night out. Picture: original illustration.
A festive film night with an island twist. Wessex Cancer Support’s drive-in cinema comes to Robin Hill from 27–29 November 2026. Choose your film and check tickets with the organiser. Plan your island stay at www.iowstays.co.uk. Please like and share with your favourite film companion. Picture: original illustration.
Did you know JMW Turner began a watercolour of Bembridge Windmill in 1795? Built in the early 1700s, it is the island’s only surviving windmill. Discover its story and check seasonal opening dates with the National Trust. Plan your next island stay at www.iowstays.co.uk. Please like and share with someone who loves island history. Picture: original illustration.
Give your next island break a little extra flavour. The Garlic Farm in Newchurch offers a farm shop, restaurant and farm walks. Entry is free. Plan a November or December escape and check accommodation at https://www.iowstays.co.uk. Please like and share with a food-loving friend. Picture: original illustration, not a photograph of the venue.
Your Christmas island break could have a fairytale ending. Spotlight’s Cinderella runs at Shanklin Theatre from 19 December 2026 to 1 January 2027. Choose your performance and check tickets with the theatre. Plan accommodation at www.iowstays.co.uk. Please like and share with someone who loves a Christmas panto. Picture: original illustration.
Your own space. Your own pace. Island Bordeaux at Fairway Holiday Park in Sandown has a fully equipped kitchen and a spacious lounge for a self-catering island escape. Browse the property and check your preferred dates at www.iowstays.co.uk/island-bordeaux/. Book accommodation directly with us and ferry discount links are automatically sent by email. Please like and share with someone who needs an island break.
Planning a November or December island break in a fully electric car? Red Funnel lists a 25% EV discount via Southampton until 31 December 2026. Book through its dedicated EV offer page and check the final fare and conditions. Plan your stay at www.iowstays.co.uk. Book accommodation directly with us and ferry discount links are automatically sent by email. Compare offers; do not assume discounts combine. Please like and share with an electric-car owner. Picture: illustration.
An island escape did not go to plan for Charles I. From 13 November 1647, he was held captive on the Isle of Wight, mainly at Carisbrooke Castle. Discover the story behind a future history-filled break. Plan your stay at www.iowstays.co.uk. Please like and share with someone who loves island history. Picture: historical illustration.
