- THE HERMITAGE HOTEL
- VENTNOR
- ISLE OF WIGHT
- PO38 2PD
- 01983 730010
VENTNOR AND THE ISLE OF WIGHT
Why The Isle Of Wight
The Isle of Wight is widely regarded as one of the most beautiful parts of Britain, with the majority of the island now classified as an area of outstanding natural beauty. The island offers holiday makers over sixty miles unspoilt countryside and coastal scenery.
and a long and varied historyThere is something for everybody old or young from historical sites to natural wonders, music festivals and major national eventsown less frantic pace of life.
Ventnor
Ventnor covers the southern tip of the island and incorporates the villages of St. Lawrence, Whitwell, Niton and Chale. For years Ventnor has been the center of the isle of wights tourist trade. The British peoples love affair with Ventnor first began in the Victorian era and was largely due to physician Sir James Clarke, who in 1830 discovered it had an extraordinary microclimate which he said was ideal for 
the treatment of pulmonary disease. During this time tuberculosis was rife and sufferers came from all over the country to be treated at the Royal National Hospital for Diseases of the Chest, which stood on the site now occupied by Ventnor Botanic Gardens. Its no suprise Ventnor has adopted Hygeia, the Greek goddess of health as its figurehead reflecting the health giving properties of Ventnor and its microclimate. Nowdays people still flock to enjoy the fantastic weather and amazing views of the English Channel.
The Hermitage
Looking down from St. Catherines Down the Hermitage Hotel is situated on one of the highest points on the island and affords you some of the most breathtaking views imaginable.
Located some 15 minutes drive from Ventnor town center the Hotel allows its vistors all the benefits of Ventnor from a location peace and tranquility.
5 Star ECT Rating
The Enjoy England Quality Scheme have awarded the Hermitage 5 Stars Gold Award - its highest grade for serviced accommodation.
