3 Riviera

Riviera is a spacious four-bedroom apartment able to sleep 8 persons plus an additional 2 by special arrangement. There are spectacular sea views from a sun terrace, living room, front bedrooms and conservatory.

Riviera is situated at the mid-point of Ventnor Esplanade. The beach is directly in front of the property. Set in an elevated position, it provides an unrivalled south facing view of Ventnor Bay, its beach and seascape whilst offering total privacy.

The beach has soft sand and shingle and there are beautiful coastal cliff walks to the West and a spectacular sea wall walk to the East. Fresh fish caught the same day can be purchased from the harbour five minutes away. There is a good choice of eating places in the immediate and surrounding areas, including the famous Spyglass Inn.

The apartment is furnished to a high standard and includes two bathrooms both with bath and separate shower and a superb kitchen. Parking for one vehicle is available. A cot and highchairs are available.

There are a wide variety of things to do in Ventnor and surrounding areas of the Island ranging from walking and cycling, children’s adventure, museums, theatres, sailing and windsurfing. There is a programme of regular music festivals across the Island including the international Jazz Festival in Ventnor. There are also music nights at the Spyglass most nights during the summer weeks.

Grading

Quality Assurance Scheme explained

• 4 Visit Britain Stars

Assessment Awards

• Visit Britain Awards - Annual Gold 2009

Accommodation Information

Number of Rooms/Units:

1

Note: Prices are a guide only and may change on a daily basis.

Road Directions

From East Cowes ferry, second exit at roundabout onto Well Road, A3021, A3054 to Newport, A3020 to Sandown, A3020 to Shanklin, at Whiteley Bank turn right for B3327 to Ventnor, on reaching Ventnor follow the one-way system. Turn left into Piers Street, At the shopping area go down the hill in a zig zag to the Esplanade. At the Centre turn right into Alma Road and right at the top.
From Fishbourne ferry, B3339 (Fishbourne lane), A3054 to Newport, as above.
From Yarmouth ferry, A3054 to Totland, A3055 to Freshwater, A3055 to Ventnor, as above.

Public Transport Directions

From West Cowes Red Jet Hi-speed ferry: No.1 bus route to Newport and change to No. 3 or 6
From Ryde Catamaran/Hovertravel: No. 3 or 6
From Yarmouth ferry: No. 7 Newport and change to 3 or 6
Or take a train from Waterloo to Portsmouth, ordering a through ticket to Shanklin Station. At Portsmouth Harbour take the fast catamaran passenger boat to Ryde Pier. As you exit there is a station which will take you to Shanklin Station. From here either take a shuttle bus or a taxi into Ventnor.
For further bus information please contact Southern Vectis at www.islandbuses.info/ or +44 0871 200 2233 (bus times) / +44 01983 827000 (head office).