All you need to know about Isle of Wight

For business travellers, staying at a serviced apartment in Isle of Wight is a popular choice. Whether you need a short stay apartment in the Isle of Wight, England's biggest and second-most visited island, or a place to call home for a while, find your perfect option with SilverDoor Apartments. It is renowned for its pleasant weather, picturesque coastline views, and lush landscape of fields, downland, and chines. This island has been nicknamed "Dinosaur Island" because over the years, the remains of more than 20 distinct dinosaur species have been found here. The Isle of Wight Festival is one of the yearly music festivals held on the island, so there is plenty to add to your itinerary when planning your next trip.

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Slangs and Phrases used in Isle of Wight

The Isle of Wight, like many other places, has its own dialect in addition to its own accent. For instance, "Nipper" refers to a younger person or a child, while "Latter Lammas" means slow. "Twickered" means tired,  and last but not least, "Sluttish" means gloomy, drizzly, or chilly weather.

Transport in Isle of Wight

Isle of Wight is easily accessible with two airports nearby: Bembridge Airport and Sandown Airport. You can either take a ferry or fly to one of these airports to get there. The Island Line train service or the Southern Vectis bus service are the two most popular modes of transportation on the island. Both services provide a variety of routes inside the city.

Things to do in Isle of Wight

We've highlighted some sights, activities, and places to see while staying in an Isle of Wight serviced apartment, however you may not be able to squeeze everything into a single trip. The oldest amusement park in the UK, Blackgang Chine, was opened in 1843 and still offers exhilarating rides and slides perfect for a family day out. You've undoubtedly heard about the Solent if you take an avid interest in sailing. The 20-mile-long Solent, which separates the Island from the mainland, is one of the busiest bodies of water in the world, acting as both a major shipping route and a centre for water sports. The island's shoreline is diverse and offers cliffs, coves, sandy beaches, secret inlets, and hidden rock pools to explore. It's simple to locate a peaceful beach location pretty much everywhere on the Island, regardless of whichever Isle of Wight serviced apartment you choose to stay at.

Facts about Isle of Wight

  • Queen Victoria's favourite spot, Osbourne House, was where she spent her summers and where she passed away. It is still a place you can visit and enjoy today. She is not the only well-known Victorian who cherished the island: Charles Darwin, Alfred Lord Tennyson, and Charles Dickens are three more well-known Victorians who loved to frequent the Isle of Wight.
  • Guglielmo Marconi, an inventor from Italy, built the first radio on the Isle of Wight in 1896.
  • The Isle of Wight is home to the sole commercial hovercraft.
  • The Island boasts the UK's oldest pier. Ryde Pier was built during the Victorian era and is still in service.

What is a serviced apartment?

In contrast to hotels and resorts, serviced apartments in Isle of Wight provide business travellers dedicated apartment buildings or freestanding units that are private and allow guests to live autonomously. Apartments in Isle of Wight have fully furnished kitchens that enable you to cook meals and dine according to your own schedule, unrestricted by set meal times or the constraints of hotel operation hours. They also have separate living and sleeping areas. In addition to the privacy, comfort, and space afforded by serviced accommodation, you could also have access to meeting spaces, gyms, on-site parking, swimming pools, leisure facilities, and other amenities.

Why choose a serviced apartment in Isle of Wight with SilverDoor?

As the largest independent serviced apartment agent in the world, SilverDoor Apartments offers a service tailored for businesses with vast global business travel programmes. With a dedicated Account Management team to negotiate the best rates and handle any concerns that may occur, we make sourcing Isle of Wight serviced apartments simple. We are devoted to helping you find a short stay serviced apartment in Isle of Wight that satisfies all of your needs since, as an independent agent, we are objective and offer our honest opinion on the serviced apartments featured.

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