Island Life Magazine Ltd June/July 2006 | Page 73

FOOD - DRINK - ACCOMMODATION Style & relaxation at Bourne Hall Built just outside Shanklin Old Village in the late 1860’s for one of Queen Victoria’s Ladies-in-Waiting, Bourne Hall Country House & Hotel still retains its wonderful Victorian charm. But the building’s rich history has been blended with every convenience of the 21st century to create a hotel that has become popular for its restaurant cuisine and its weddings and events, as well as its luxurious accommodation for adult-only visitors. Many visitors seek out beautiful Bourne Hall for its spa weekends and stress-busting yoga or meditation holidays. Its peaceful setting amidst three acres of mature gardens, provides a naturally tranquil retreat, and guests also enjoy the enviable location at the foot of the Luccombe Downs, with lovely views across Shanklin and Sandown bays. Traditional Fine Dining in Style F