We’ve been doing “boutique” festival for years now, so make sure you book up your room (with shower and toilet !) in one of our many small hotels or guest houses, or spend the week in a self-catering place locally. A few samples are seen below. And if you can’t resist the smell of canvass, there are campsites on the outskirts of boutique Ventnor with facilities that get cleaned daily………

For full details on accommodation of all types in and around Ventnor, please contact the Isle of Wight Tourist Board hotline on 01983 813813 or see their website www.islandbreaks.co.uk for both accommodation information and how to get across the water to the Island and travel on it once here.

Here are a few but ask us for a few more here in Ventnor and nearby Shanklin but we know of more, so do feel free to ask us when you phone to book tickets, or phone the Tourist Board hotline first on 01983 813813:

The Enchanted Manor:

A luxurious folkloric experience for a particularly special stay over the Jazz Festival weekend. The Enchanted Manor is a totally unique Luxurious Magical Manor house set in stunning woodlands overlooking St Catherine’s Bay and rated 5 star A.A highly commended with a 5 star gold award as a Visit Britain luxury B&B retreat. Personal friendly service by owners Maggie and Ric who will ensure you have a perfect, tranquil  and relaxing time in between enjoying the many events during the Isle of Wight jazz festival that is just 15 minutes away by car. Please look at their website for details of special breaks. There is still some availability but get in quick for this unique way to do the Isle of Wight Jazz Festival weekend. Tel: 01983 730215. Website: www.enchantedmanor.co.uk 

The Troubadour:

Tel 01983 856537 for info and bookings or see website www.troubadourhotel.co.uk 
Located right in the heart of Ventnor the Troubadour is ideally situated and is just a short walk to any of the Festival Venues. Our Festival weekend Packages for Bed and Breakfast accommodation offer great Value for Money. Our Cafe / Tearoom is the ideal place to get something to eat between shows. Whether it's just a coffee, a snack, or something more substantial, come and enjoy in a relaxed atmosphere. Open all weekend with extended hours. Whether you stay with in our Guest House or just come into the Cafe you can be sure of a friendly welcome. 2 nights  £55.00 per person or 3 Nights £75.00 per person. Contact us Now to make a booking. Prices shown are 2008 so please ask what the prices are for 2009

Ventnor Towers Hotel:

(Best Western) Comfortable and friendly hotel with large gardens, tennis court and outdoor swimming pool, bar and restaurant with sea views set on the cliff tops on the Bonchurch outskirts of Ventnor. Walking distance to the main festival venues in town approx 15 minutes or by car only a few minutes. Bed & Breakfast Jazz Weekend packages available, so you can be out and about around the Jazz Festival without worrying about getting back on time for dinner. Book into the hotel and then buy your jazz festival tickets separately from the Jazz Festival Office on 01983 856206. Ventnor Towers Hotel restaurant will be hosting a jazz Sunday lunch during the weekend and if you would like to reserve a place for that, please do so when booking your jazz festival tickets with the Jazz Festival Office. Website link:   www.bw-ventnortowershotel.co.uk Tel: 01983 852277 for Ventnor Towers Hotel reservations. 

East Dene:

(Allnatt Centres) Fascinating building with the majority of its interiors untouched over the centuries. Former home of the poet Swinburne, East Dene is in Bonchurch at the Eastern end of Ventnor. It is a residential centre for school field trips and students mostly but also offers hostel style accommodation to groups attending the jazz or the folk & blues festivals here in Ventnor. So for budget hostel B&B accommodation in a fabulously located building of historic merit, give them a call. Website link:  East Dene www.allnatt.co.uk Tel: 01983 852374

The Hambrough:

Totally exclusive boutique hotel with outstanding restaurant well on its way to Michelin star. Overlooking Ventnor Haven just above the seafront, this small gem is right opposite the main venues for the Jazz Festival. Their team welcome every guest with their personal charm. Cleo Laine & John Dankworth guests during the ‘07 jazz festival. So for a totally spoilt weekend overlooking the Cascades and sea in Ventnor, take a peek at the website and talk to them. Website link: www.thehambrough.com  Tel: 01983 856333

The Leconfield:

“Where nothing is overlooked but the sea” this friendly hotel in Upper Bonchurch on the main road into Ventnor itself is a non-smoking hotel for adults with a restaurant that also welcomes non-residents. Open all year, they can organise early dining to suit your festival plans and like many hotels on the Island they can also co-ordinate Ferry Inclusive Packages. Website link: www.leconfieldhotel.com

St Andrews Hotel:

Very friendly hotel with magnificent sea views in lovely residential area on Belgrave Road. Bed & Breakfast packages available all year round. Average price £ 28 per person per night but ask for details. This is always a popular place to stay, so get in early to reserve this one. Website link: www.standrewsventnor.com. Tel: 01983 852680

The above establishments are all sponsors or advertisers at various times of our festivals. Ventnor has a great range of self-catering to hotel accommodation which can be traced on the www.islandbreaks.co.uk Tourist Board website or may from time to time choose to advertise on this site with us. Here are a few of lovely places to choose from:

Ocean View House – a lovely newly opened bed & breakfast establishment in Ventnor getting favourable reviews and offering just 3 interior designed luxurious & comfortable bedrooms, two of which have large furnished balconies affording panoramic sea views. Holistic treatments available to book in-room for your added relaxation. See website link: Oceanviewhouse.co.uk 

 Garfield Holiday Flats, 13 Spring Gardens, Ventnor. Tel: 01983 854084 to book. Self Catering. Accommodation comprises four holiday flats, one on the ground floor, all self contained and of a high standard. Spring Gardens is on a small plateau facing south. The garden patio has spectacular sea views and is a suntrap and the beach, shops and bus station are only a short walk away - as indeed are the venues for the jazz festival ! One parking space per flat. Prices seasonal from £170 per week up to £350 in peak season. Some 3 day breaks possible in the low season.

 Isle of Wight Luxury Apartments, Apartment 2, Cliffview, Hambrough Road, Ventnor, PO38 1SQ. Elegant, contemporary, luxury self-catering apartment with panoramic sea views and large balcony which overlooks the main venues for the jazz festival. The apartment comfortably sleeps 4 in 2 luxury double bedrooms, ideal for 2 couples having a short break together. For full details and availability please see our website at www.isleofwightluxuryapartments.co.uk or phone 01983 721519.

 Self Catering Flat on second floor of Victorian building, sitting at the top of Ventnor Cascades behind the Winter Gardens, with great sea views. Alexandra House is on the corner of Pier Street and Alexandra Gardens and couldn't be more convenient for the Festival. See website www.ventnorholidayflat.co.uk

 Burwynns Guest House. Nestling in the heart of the undercliff, "Burwynns" offers accommodation with sea glimpses in lush tranquil surroundings. In an elevated position with commanding views, you could be forgiven for thinking you are in the Mediterranean. "Burwynns" is a modern detached chalet Bungalow set in 1/2 acre of gardens situated in a residential area between Ventnor and St. Lawrence. The Botanic Gardens, Steephill Cove, coastal path and Ventnor town are within 15 minutes walking distance. There is ample private parking and a heated outdoor swimming pool in the rear garden. All bedrooms have "en-suite" facilities and one with the luxury of a private balcony.The emphasis is on serving well-balanced, healthy, home-cooked food, using fresh local produce, including our own grown vegetables and herbs. Evening meals are available by arrangement in advance. Tel: 01983 854172. See them on the www.islandbreaks.co.uk tourist board website accommodation listings.

 Lea Cottage, Pound Lane, FRESHWATER – a drive down the scenic coastal “Military Road” between Ventnor and Freshwater, so a little further out of town but a truly delightful Island thatched cottage with garden for self catering is available for hire. See website link:  www.holidaylettings.co.uk/26747

 Clifton Hotel, Keats Green, Shanklin. Tel 01983 863015. Email: www.hotelclifton.co.uk. This is a family run hotel standing in a beautiful cliff-top location on the edge of Shanklin “old village” with its thatched cottages and tea rooms. All public rooms face out to sea towards the stunning views of Sandown Bay. Some of the guest rooms have the same view. Non-smoking, off road parking, family friendly with licensed bar and home cooked food. FROM £30 pppn B&B.

The Hambledon Hotel in Shanklin is only yards away from the famous cliff path, which offers beautiful walks to both Ventnor and Sandown along the cliff tops. From here, there is also access to the safe and sandy beaches below, via lift or path. The hotel is within easy walking distance of the Old Village and Chine, as well as the shops of the main town. A private off road car park is available for all guests. Tel: 01983 862403. Website www.hambledon-hotel.co.uk

CAMPING:

1.      Appuldurcombe Gardens – Wroxall just on the outskirts of Ventnor, picturesque family holiday park set in 14 tranquil acres of unspoilt countryside. 100 spacious marked pitches, hard road access for tourers and tents. From £10.50. Tel: 01983 852597. Website link www.appuldurcombegardens.co.uk.

2.      Rookley Country Park – Rookley on the outskirts of Ventnor set in 20 acres of landscaped grounds with high quality fishing lakes. Level touring pitches with 16amp electric & water hook ups, tenting area with some 6amp electric hook ups. From £8. Tel: 01983 721606. Website link: www.islandviewhols.co.uk.

3.      Landguard Camping – Shanklin. Shanklin is on a regular No3 Bus route to and from Ventnor and is approx 15mins by car. Family park surrounded by trees in a rural setting for touring units and tents. Marked grass pitches, hard road access and electrical hook up. Ferry packages can be arranged on all routes. From £11.50. Tel: 01983 867028. Website link: www.landguard-camping.co.uk.

4.      Ninham Country Holidays – between Shanklin & Sandown and on a bus route or 20mins by car to Ventnor. A beautiful country park with Morrisons supermarket nearby, coarse fishing, heated swimming/toddlers pool and a games room. From £12. Tel: 01983 864243. Website link: www.ninham-holidays.co.uk.

5.      Southland Camping Park – Newchurch, nr. Sandown. The Winner of Calor Best Touring Park England, Southland is sheltered, well drained and ideal for quiet, peaceful family holidays with good access and generous pitches, all level and marked with electric hook up. Ferry packages can be arranged. From £10.20. Tel: 01983 865385. Website link: www.southland.co.uk.