Hampshire Accommodation

Isle of Wight Accommodation, Portsmouth, Southampton Accommodation in Hampshire, UK

Isle of Wight accommodation of all descriptions is listed on iknow-hampshire.co.uk. The Isle of Wight was formerly a part of Hampshire and only became an independent county late in the 19th Century. Of course, you can also find Southampton accommodation and the likes of hotels, B&B’s, cottages and holiday parks right across the Hampshire region. Portsmouth accommodation is available in abundance and Portsmouth, known affectionately as Pompey, is the UK’s only island city – being found on Portsea Island. Winchester accommodation is also particularly popular and many tourists enjoy learning about the history of the area and Winchester Cathedral in particular. Brockenhurst accommodation is quite plentiful, despite it being only a small village. It lies in the middle of the New Forest National Park and is surrounded by attractive woodland. Aside from those areas already mentioned, there are many more holiday hotspots in Hampshire, be these on the coast or further inland.

Shanklin Hotels, Brockenhurst, Portsmouth, Southampton, Isle of Wight – Hampshire Hotels

Hotel accommodation is perhaps the most popular of all of the various different accommodation forms. Guests at Shanklin hotels, or at hotels anywhere in Hampshire or the Isle of Wight, will pay for a short term stay but can also expect meals and various other services – some of which may only be available at an additional cost. Brockenhurst hotels can vary in size and quality, and the latter of these is often indicated by the star rating awarded to a given hotel. This can range between one and five stars, and Portsmouth hotels that receive a five star rating will likely be extremely luxurious. Portsmouth is famed for its docks and is home to the famous HMS Victory amongst other vessels. Brockenhurst is much smaller and more rural than Portsmouth but remains a popular tourist destination. Most modern Southampton hotels will offer facilities like TV’s, air conditioning and phones, and Southampton is the closest city to the New Forest. There are regular ferry and hovercraft crossings from coastal destinations in Hampshire to the Isle of Wight, whilst Isle of Wight hotels themselves are quite popular.

More information about Hampshire hotels can be found on the regional site itself.

Isle of Wight Cottages, Isle of Wight and Holiday Cottages in Hampshire, UK

Cottage holidays are a great self catering option for couples, families and groups. It is worth bearing in mind that there are a number of different styles of Isle of Wight cottages and that each will contain different facilities. Some holiday cottages in Hampshire might also be more suitable for families in the summer months when the area is busier in general, as opposed to in the winter when some properties may become a little isolated. Owners of holiday cottages Isle of Wight hosts will normally permit children to stay at their properties, whilst some will also allow guests to bring their pets.

Self Catering Isle of Wight, Self Catering Hampshire

Self catering accommodation is that in which the facilities are provided to enable guests to cook their own meals. Such accommodation can include the likes of cottages, flats and apartments, and holiday campsites. For self catering Isle of Wight properties you can visit iknow-hampshire.co.uk where they are listed in a simple, structured manner. Self catering Hampshire accommodation is also available in popular tourist destinations like Portsmouth and Southampton on the Solent Coast and in the New Forest. Self catering enables guests to save money that could be better spent on completing activities whilst on their trip.

More information about self catering in Hampshire can be found on the regional site itself.

Bed and Breakfast Southampton, Portsmouth, Hampshire, Bed and Breakfast Isle of Wight

Bed and breakfast Southampton accommodation refers to any accommodation in Southampton that is able to offer a room for the night as well as breakfast in the morning. Bed and breakfast Portsmouth properties could be hotels, B&B’s, guest houses or hostels, for example – anything that can offer a bed for the evening and a breakfast the following morning. On all of the regional iknow sites the differentiation is made between bed and breakfast and B&B, the latter of which is a type of bed and breakfast accommodation that is quite unique in style. Isle of Wight bed and breakfast accommodation is readily available and is generally of a reasonable standard. Another alternative for those wanting this bed and breakfast facility from their accommodation are bed and breakfast Winchester properties – which can be found in Winchester, in the City of Winchester government district. Bed and breakfast Hampshire accommodation is readily available, right across the county

Isle of Wight Caravan Parks, Campsites in Hampshire

Staying at campsites, caravan parks or holiday parks is somewhat of a British holidaying tradition and many established campsites have been running for many, many years. There are numerous Isle of Wight caravan parks where guests can choose to rent one of the static caravans provided or to bring their own. Such caravan parks, along with campsites in Hampshire, offer a cheap alternative to the likes of hotels. There are normally a variety of activities and facilities available on-site, whilst you will normally find that there are other amenities close by. Holiday parks are a great option for families working to a tight budget.

B&B Isle of Wight, B&B Southampton, Portsmouth, Winchester - Hampshire

B&B, also commonly found written as B & B, BnB or B and B, refers to a specific variety of bed and breakfast accommodation. B&B Isle of Wight properties are usually fairly small in stature, often being a simple extension to an existing house or farm. These, like B&B Southampton properties, are often owned and run by families, members of which are often on hand to offer advice and guidance to guests. B&B Portsmouth properties, like those all across Hampshire, can only accommodate up to around six paying guests at any one time. This is unlike guest houses which, although very similar, can cope with a few more guests and may also offer one or two additional services. Both share a single accommodation type on iknow-hampshire.co.uk, so B&B Winchester properties will be found alongside Winchester guest houses. Brockenhurst B&B accommodation, within the New Forest, is particularly popular in the summer months, and the service received by guests will likely be of a more personal nature than one might receive at a hotel.

Hampshire Pubs in Winchester, Portsmouth Pubs, in Southampton, UK

There are many pubs in Winchester, as well as pubs in Southampton and across Hampshire that offer accommodation as well as traditional pub food and drinks. Portsmouth pubs and pubs in general are often owned by families and as such guests can expect a friendly and personalised service. There are plenty of Hampshire pubs in the major towns and cities in the region. You might alternatively find a historic inn or country pub in the New Forest.

Flats to Rent in Southampton, Portsmouth Flats, Winchester Apartments in Hampshire

There are a number of flats to rent in Southampton, as well as apartments available for rent across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight. There are also flats to rent Portsmouth offers and apartments and flats are an excellent self catering option for couples, groups and families who value the freedom to come and go as they please. Such properties are available for short term midweek rentals, as well as weekend and overnight stays.

If you head over to the regional site at iknow-hampshire.co.uk then you will see that accommodation can be sorted according to sub-region and area, but also according to the accommodation type and speciality. Examples of accommodation types are hotels, cottages and B&B’s – different styles or varieties of accommodation. Specialities refer to particular facilities or specialisations that an individual property might have, and whilst a property can be of only one type, it may belong to an unlimited number of specialities. A number of types and specialities have been referred to in the text above, although these are discussed in much greater detail on the information pages on the regional site. There are also a number of further types and specialities to enable you to refine your search and find your perfect holiday accommodation.