Isle of Wight Holiday Accommodation |
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| The Isle of Wight is approximately diamond in shape and covers an area of 147 square miles (381 square km) . Nearly half this area, mainly in the west of the Island, is designated as the Isle of Wight Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty . The landscape of the Island is remarkably diverse, leading to its oft-quoted description of "England in Miniature". |
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| the Isle of Wight landscape has great diversity, with perhaps the most notable habitats being the soft cliffs and sea ledges, which are spectacular features as well as being very important for wildlife, and are internationally protected. Island wildlife is remarkable, being the only place in England where the red squirrel is flourishing, with a stable population. Unlike the rest of England, no grey squirrels are to be found on the Island, nor are there any wild deer , but instead rare and protected species such as the dormouse , and many rare bats can be found. |  |
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The main form of access is either by boat or hovercraft from the mainland, regular ferry services being available from Lymington , Southampton and Portsmouth . The Isle of Wight is also served by airports for light aircraft at Bembridge and Sandown. |
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