Last look at our Easter trip to the Isle of Wight now (I know – I am so behind on catching up!) Our final stop is in the quaint little harbour town of Cowes. There’s plenty of pretty pastel toneed houses to keep me entertained. While the man is happiest when he’s close to theContinue reading
Monthly Archives: October 2017
Beautiful Bembridge
We’re headed to the pretty seaside town of Bembridge now with its lifeboat station. Bembridge is claimed to be the largest village in England, with a population of approximately 4,000 residents. The new Bembridge Lifeboat station stands offshore and was built in 2010. The natural timber building is an iconic sight and one of theContinue reading “Beautiful Bembridge”
Winery tour
The man has always wanted to tour a vineyard and winery and we get the chance at a cute little winery on the Isle of Wight. Rosemary’s Vineyard is one of the largest producers of English Wine and covers 30 acres. Below is some old technology for grape squishing! The vineyard’s shop offers tastings ofContinue reading “Winery tour”
Quarr Abbey
We’re visiting an unexpected architectural gem on the Isle of Wight now – Quarr Abbey. It’s proper title – Abbey of Our Lady of Quarr – is a monastery that is home to a small group of Benedictine monks. Construction on the abbey started in 1911 and it was consecrated on October 12, 1912. TheContinue reading “Quarr Abbey”
Ventnor Bay
Normal blogging service is resumed after a glorious 10 days in stunning Sardinia (much more of that later!) We carry on with our micro-tour of the Isle of Wight. Next up is Ventnor, a very traditional little seaside resort and was a famous Victorian health resorts due to its unique micro-climate. There’s a pretty stretchContinue reading “Ventnor Bay”