Category: Shopping
February 7, 2012
Steve Gascoigne started taking photos of The Isle of Wight after relocating here in 2000 and set up his business Available Light.
He was a professional photographic printer for 10 years, and later began taking his own photos rather than printing other peoples, producing stunning landscape and seascape photographs of the Island with the clever use of light, as the name suggests.
All of his photos are available to buy as limited edition prints in neutral mounts, ready for framing - or printed on artist grade canvas and stretched ready to hang on the wall.
What better way to remember your fabulous holiday on the Island than to have a beautiful picture of your favourite scenes from around the Island?
Available Light
He was a professional photographic printer for 10 years, and later began taking his own photos rather than printing other peoples, producing stunning landscape and seascape photographs of the Island with the clever use of light, as the name suggests.
All of his photos are available to buy as limited edition prints in neutral mounts, ready for framing - or printed on artist grade canvas and stretched ready to hang on the wall.
What better way to remember your fabulous holiday on the Island than to have a beautiful picture of your favourite scenes from around the Island?
Available Light
Shopping, Island Produce
January 27, 2012
Isle of Wight Pearl showcases the largest collection of pearl jewellery in the UK with pearls originating from around the world.
‘In Greek mythology Pearls were created when Aphrodite, the Goddess of Love and Beauty, rose from the foam of the sea and cried tears of joy which fell as Pearls. Since that time Pearls have been associated with love and beauty. Pearls are the only truly organic gem, produced by a living creature.’
We are delighted to announce that Isle of Wight Pearl are now offering Wight Locations guests an Exclusive Offer of a voucher entitling you to £5 off when you spend £40.
Click here for your £5 Discount Voucher - coming soon!
And our friends at Isle of Wight Pearl are also offering Wight Locations guests a special discount at The Pearl Cafe when you book The Pearl Academy!
In a 30 to 40 minute interactive talk at the Pearl Academy you will hear all about the history of pearls, culturing and farming them and how to tell the difference between real and synthetic pearls.
Remember to book! - 01983 740 352
Isle of Wight Pearl
‘In Greek mythology Pearls were created when Aphrodite, the Goddess of Love and Beauty, rose from the foam of the sea and cried tears of joy which fell as Pearls. Since that time Pearls have been associated with love and beauty. Pearls are the only truly organic gem, produced by a living creature.’
We are delighted to announce that Isle of Wight Pearl are now offering Wight Locations guests an Exclusive Offer of a voucher entitling you to £5 off when you spend £40.
Click here for your £5 Discount Voucher - coming soon!
And our friends at Isle of Wight Pearl are also offering Wight Locations guests a special discount at The Pearl Cafe when you book The Pearl Academy!
In a 30 to 40 minute interactive talk at the Pearl Academy you will hear all about the history of pearls, culturing and farming them and how to tell the difference between real and synthetic pearls.
Remember to book! - 01983 740 352
Isle of Wight Pearl
Shopping, Things to do
December 14, 2011
The Garlic Farm in Newchurch has been growing garlic on the Isle of Wight for over 30 years and is the UK's largest specialist garlic grower, with over 60 acres growing around 2.5 million bulbs.
Producing exceptional quality garlic which is renowned for its flavour, and keeping quality, it is a firm favourite of celebrity chef James Martin.
The farm produces 40 different garlic products from very unique pickle and chutney creations to the very best garlic butter and garlic bread.
And if you didnt know already, as well as keeping evil spirits away, Garlic is one of the best things for your health being antiseptic, anti fungal and anti viral.
My personal favourite is the Cheeky Monkey chutney - 'an insane mix of banana & garlic giving a smooth tasting, chunky addition to Indian, Chinese or Thai dishes'. I love it!
Guests of Wight Locations can pre order your supplies and get your order couriered to your self catering holiday home for a fee of only £5!
And if you didnt know already, as well as keeping evil spirits away, Garlic is one of the best things for your health being antiseptic, anti fungal and anti viral.
My personal favourite is the Cheeky Monkey chutney - 'an insane mix of banana & garlic giving a smooth tasting, chunky addition to Indian, Chinese or Thai dishes'. I love it!
Guests of Wight Locations can pre order your supplies and get your order couriered to your self catering holiday home for a fee of only £5!
The Garlic Farm - 01983 865 378
Shopping, Island Produce
December 9, 2011
Eurovines on the Isle of Wight is built on the principle of Quality wines at a price to suit the consumer. This has evolved over the years to provide a complete service package tailored to suit your requirements.
The wines are selected with a rigid and strict criteria that the taste, feel and character are better than the price allows.
By using small single estate growers, the wine quality is exceptional as this is their livelihood and not just another product.
Place a minimum order of a case and get FREE delivery to your property the next day, and you can even get delivery to the mainland for £6.95.
Pre order your wine and you can arrange delivery to your Wight Locations holiday rental accommodation in time for your arrival!
Eurovines
The wines are selected with a rigid and strict criteria that the taste, feel and character are better than the price allows.
By using small single estate growers, the wine quality is exceptional as this is their livelihood and not just another product.
Place a minimum order of a case and get FREE delivery to your property the next day, and you can even get delivery to the mainland for £6.95.
Pre order your wine and you can arrange delivery to your Wight Locations holiday rental accommodation in time for your arrival!
Eurovines
Shopping, Planning your Escape
November 29, 2011
Farmer Jacks Farm Shop was established by two Island farmers with the shared aim of providing quality and variety, reducing food miles, and promoting and supporting the wide range of local produce available on the Isle of Wight.
The new Farm Shop now has their own in house butcher, and along with the delicatessen and food hall offers the widest variety of fresh quality local seasonal produce.
Farmer Jacks is located in the heart of the Island at Arreton Old Village, near Newport which makes the Isle of Wight farm shop a convenient stop for you to experience one of the best selections of local and speciality foods.
Whilst at Arreton Old Village you can also visit the different shops show casing traditional crafts and rest and refresh in the Dairyman's Daughter pub which serves a comprehensive menu and real ales.
Farmer Jacks - 01983 527 530
Shopping, Island Produce
November 28, 2011
When planning your escape to the Island, you may want to pre order your shopping to be delivered to your self catering property ready for your arrival.
Then you can pack more clothes!
If you are not that organised, check out the link below to see where the main supermarkets are on the Island.
Remember Waitrose is our newest addition on the Island. And this time next year the Isle of Wight will have its very own Asda in Newport.
Not shown on the map is a Lidl in Newport and Shanklin.
Supermarket Locations on the Isle of Wight
Then you can pack more clothes!
If you are not that organised, check out the link below to see where the main supermarkets are on the Island. Remember Waitrose is our newest addition on the Island. And this time next year the Isle of Wight will have its very own Asda in Newport.
Not shown on the map is a Lidl in Newport and Shanklin.
Supermarket Locations on the Isle of Wight
Shopping, Planning your Escape
November 16, 2011
The Old Smithy in Godshill is a real surprise, stocking an extensive range of stylish boutique clothes and accessories from fashion houses around Europe.
Stroll through the beautiful gardens and browse the shops. There is a huge range of gifts from cards to collectable's, books, pictures, candles, pens, pottery, glassware and much more.
You can find a perfect unusual gift for someone or just treat yourself!
There is a also cafe on site which serves hot food, lovely cakes and cream teas.
The Old Smithy
Stroll through the beautiful gardens and browse the shops. There is a huge range of gifts from cards to collectable's, books, pictures, candles, pens, pottery, glassware and much more.
You can find a perfect unusual gift for someone or just treat yourself!
There is a also cafe on site which serves hot food, lovely cakes and cream teas.
The Old Smithy
Shopping, Things to do
July 6, 2011
We have recently made friends with www.madeonisleofwight.com, a one stop shop set up to celebrate the best of everything that is grown, made, created or produced here on the Island.
Benefiting from a great micro climate of the kindest weather, crops and animals thrive here on the island, producing the best of fresh and free-range, indeed, James Martin, TV chef is a big fan of our garlic.
Locals have turned all this to great advantage producing some fantastic home made food products and crafts.
Featuring over 100 incredibly talented Island based suppliers, producing everything from tomatoes to textiles and jams to jewellery, you can browse over 500 products online, or pop into their shop between Seaview and Ryde.
Why not have one of their Island food hampers delivered to your Wight Locations property in Seaview & Bembridge.
Made on the Isle of Wight - 01983 564 949
Shopping, Food & Drink, Island Produce
June 21, 2011
Did you know that Waitrose is now on the Island?A super new store located in East Cowes provides all that's wonderful about Waitrose, and with that Waitrose will deliver anywhere on the island for free, on all orders over £50.
We are delighted to be working together with Waitrose and hope to bring our guests special offers when staying with us very soon. Watch this space!
Meanwhile, if you are going to be staying in one of our properties, why not save precious holiday time and pre -order all your groceries with Ocado and arrange your delivery time for when you arrive!
Shopping, Planning your Escape