Holiday deals: Escape to the Isle of Wight this summer

One holiday, three ways

Freshwater Bay (visitisleofwight.co.uk)

Each week we approach three companies to ask for their best offer on a specific break. Today, a summer holiday on the Isle of Wight: one active, one for a couple and one for a family. Prices are per person, based on two travelling together, apart from the family package, which is based on two adults and two children.

Active
£720
HF Holidays
A seven-night walking holiday, departing 2 July. Includes up to three guided walks a day along chalk downs and coastal paths, following in the footsteps of Queen Victoria, Tennyson, JB Priestley and Lewis Carroll. Full board at Freshwater Bay House and transport to and from walks are also covered (020 3424 6162; hfholidays.co.uk).

Coastal walking (HF Holidays)

Couple
£409
Blue Chip Holidays
Seven nights’ self-catering at the Waterfront Retreat in Yarmouth arriving 9 July. The recently renovated cottage annexe is set on the shore, with views over the Solent from the master bedroom. Yarmouth is the island’s oldest town, with a busy harbour and 16th-century castle (0333 9201 212; bluechipholidays.co.uk).

Waterfront Retreat

Family
£286
Red Funnel
Includes vehicle ferry crossings from Southampton to East Cowes on 12 August, plus a three-night self-catering stay in a cabin at Tapnell Farm. Located just outside Yarmouth, the three-bedroom cabins have an open-plan living area and a veranda with a barbecue. Activities such as climbing, archery and interactive animal experiences are available at extra cost (023 8001 9192; redfunnel.co.uk).

The view from a cabin at Tapnell Farm