Shopping and Bar Hopping in the Isle of Wight

There are so many good reasons why you should go for a vacation in Isle of Wight. The island is generally for everybody. The young ones will enjoy their stay here as much as the adults will. Those who love shopping will also spoil themselves with the many stores and shops around the island that offer various products. Those who want to go clubbing and bar hopping will not be disappointed here because there are plenty of places to do so which are relatively near the comfortable Isle of Wight holiday cottages, so going home will not be much of a problem. The luxurious Isle of Wight holiday cottages are the best choices among vacationers when it comes to comfortable and luxurious accommodation. You can also take advantage of the self-catering facilities of the spacious Isle of Wight holiday cottages if you are on a tight budget.

Isle of Wight Pearl

Spoil yourself during your holiday vacation by staying in the luxurious Isle of Wight holiday cottages and going on a shopping spree at the Isle of Wight Pearl. Located at Military Road in Brighstone, this shopping venue contains the biggest number of pearl jewellery collection in the United Kingdom. There are different varieties of pearl in the shop such as Akoya, South Sea, Tahitian and Freshwater pearls. One of the highlights of the place is the "Pick a Pearl" section where you get to choose a specific oyster and see how the pearl comes out from the molluscs. That pearl will be picked out of the mollusc and used to decorate jewellery depending on the design of your choice. Other shops include the Isle of Wight Silver for modern silver pieces, Island Gems for some great selection of stones and crystals, and the Chilton Chain Store for some rare and beautiful gold chains. If you have a child in tow, bring them to the "Bear Works" where your little ones will pick a bear and then stuff it in the big red stuffing machine to make is cuddly and huggable. When you feel hungry, visit the Pear Cafe where you can purchase delicious home made snacks and cakes. They also serve refreshing cream teas. The Isle of White Pearl is all about shopping and everything else you want to have in a shopping venue like great shops, food, and fun.

Hare and Hounds

Right after a tiring yet fun shopping extravaganza in Isle of Wight Pearl, it's time to relax a little bit and unwind before returning back to your Isle of Wight cottages. The Hare and Hounds pub is the perfect place to visit right at Downend in Arreton. The restaurant is set in an old fashioned building covered with vines. The interior of the place is in red brick stone and wooden furnishings. The ambiance is warm and cosy. There is also a relaxing outdoor section that is perfect for families with children. You can try their delicious appetizers paired with some great wine that comes from their long list of drink choices. Visit the pub anytime of the week from 12 p.m. to 11p.m.

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