The Aqua

Type: Guest House

Holiday accommodation is offered in a selection of 22 bedrooms, all furnished and decorated in beautiful style and ranging in size from singles to family rooms. All rooms have en-suite facilities and feature double glazed windows, central heating, colour TV, radio/intercom, baby listening, fitted hair dryers and hospitality trays. A number of these rooms also have sea views and some have a balcony overlooking the bay.

All meals are taken in the elegantly decorated Boaters restaurant which can accommodate up to 80 guests. It is bright and airy, features ornate ceiling fans and has wide aspect windows offering diners an excellent view of the bay and seafront.

Occupying the remainder of the ground floor is the bar and entertainment lounge. It has a parquet dance floor with decorative lighting, and is comfortably furnished to provide the perfect setting for guests to relax with a drink and enjoy the seasonal entertainment programme.

James and Annette Blanchett have run the establishment with pride since 1980 and have built up a reputation for quality of service, fine food and a friendliness that has created a lasting bond with many of their guests.

Quality Assurance Designator = Guest Accommodation.

Opening 2008 1 Feb 2008 - 15 Dec 2008

Grading

Quality Assurance Scheme explained

• 4 AA Stars

Assessment Awards

• Green Island Awards - Green Island Award - Gold 2007

Accommodation Information

Number of Rooms/Units:

22

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.
From Fishbourne ferry, B3339 (Fishbourne lane), A3054 to Ryde (Esplanade), straight along the Esplanade to the boating lake, follow the road round to the right onto A3055 to Sandown, A3055 to Shanklin.
From Yarmouth ferry, A3054 to Newport, A3020 to Sandown, A3020 to Shanklin.

Public Transport Directions

From Ryde Catamaran/Hovertravel: please either visit the train station annexed to the Catamaran or travel on the No. 3 bus route
From West Cowes Red Jet Hi-speed ferry: No. 1 bus route to Newport and change to No. 2.
From Yarmouth ferry: No. 7 to Newport and change to No. 2.
For further information please visit the Southern Vectis travel office at Ryde, bottom of pier or the Tourist Information Centre at West Cowes, opposite ferry terminal entrance and at Yarmouth, left of terminal.