Close to a sandy beach and endless glorious countryside Luccombe Hall Hotel has location and creature comforts in bucket and spades. Not to mention stunning, uninterrupted views over manicured gardens and out to sea.

Winner of the Gold Award for Best Hotel Experience at the 2022 Red Funnel Isle of Wight Awards, the friendly, independent hotel has a great choice of rooms. There’s superior sea-facing balcony bedrooms, executive suites and garden rooms with private hot tubs. And there are plenty of leisure facilities too, including indoor and outdoor pools and hot tubs, a sauna, mini-golf putting and an indoor and outdoor children’s play area.

Breakfast and an evening meal is served in the Grand View Restaurant. Coffees and cocktails are poured all day at the adjacent Bishop’s Bar and Lounge. And there’s afternoon teas in the conservatory.

For full please-yourself holiday vibes, order room service. Have a leisurely brekkie on your terrace. Grab a takeaway and picnic in the grounds. Island time.

Make the most of discounted car ferry travel to get to Luccombe Hall Hotel when you book direct with the hotel via phone, or the hotel website. Parking won’t be a problem. There’s two private car parks and an electric car charging point too. Once here, strap on your best boots for stunning walks. Or make the most of free cycle hire and bicycle storage and freewheel it off into the countryside.