We went Red Funnel deal last year and are going again at Easter this year. If you book direct with the campsite then its much cheaper. Previously we had used the "5 day camping deal" with Red Funnel but wanted to stay longer so found it worked out cheaper in previous years to book with the campsite (who were doing 9 nights for the price of 7 at the time) so were able to stay longer for roughly the same cost.
Quote: Originally posted by Safeway56 on 22/1/2011Considering you could almost swim it that's a heck of a price for such a short hop. I won't be going to the IOW anytime soon.
In my opinion the IOW is OK but nowhere near as nice as Devon or South Wales. The island is generally over crowded with few sandy beaches and expensive to get to. It is nice to have that "on and island" feel but really and truthfully it's just an annex to Portsmouth. There are nicer places to visit without a rip off ferry crossing.
We went Red Funnel deal last year and are going again at Easter this year. If you book direct with the campsite then its much cheaper. Previously we had used the "5 day camping deal" with Red Funnel but wanted to stay longer so found it worked out cheaper in previous years to book with the campsite (who were doing 9 nights for the price of 7 at the time) so were able to stay longer for roughly the same cost.
We are thinking of staying at Waverley, but want longer then the Red Funnel deals, as we will be coming down from Scotland. Haven't seriously looked at prices yet, but probably the beginning of September. I hope we can find a deal!
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Yeah ! as mentioned in my previous mail - book direct with Waverley and you could probably stay for as long as you like i.e. dont be restricted by the Red Funnel deals. Waverley can get good discounts for you anyway. They are very knowledgeable about the ferry crossings and keeping the cost down etc..
Quote: Originally posted by Safeway56 on 22/1/2011Considering you could almost swim it that's a heck of a price for such a short hop. I won't be going to the IOW anytime soon.
In my opinion the IOW is OK but nowhere near as nice as Devon or South Wales. The island is generally over crowded with few sandy beaches and expensive to get to. It is nice to have that "on and island" feel but really and truthfully it's just an annex to Portsmouth. There are nicer places to visit without a rip off ferry crossing.
PLEASE do not try and say that 'truthfully' we are an annex to Portsmouth.
we have no connection with Portsmouth at all... apart from the ferry crossing.. but then we also have ferry crossings to southampton and lymington.
we TRUTHFULLY are an Island in our own right.. we are our own county.. and believe me... it is nothing like portsmouth over here (and i have lived there, so i know what to compare it to!)
i would be grateful, if youwouldnt mind, for you to retract that statement.. as you have stated that it is fact, when of course it really is not.
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i am really looking forward to visiting the IOW in may and i am just working harder to accomodate the expensive crossings ........ for me its not about money its about mates
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Quote: Originally posted by tinallkna5 on 02/2/2011
Quote: Originally posted by morgz84 on 02/2/2011
Quote: Originally posted by Safeway56 on 22/1/2011Considering you could almost swim it that's a heck of a price for such a short hop. I won't be going to the IOW anytime soon.
In my opinion the IOW is OK but nowhere near as nice as Devon or South Wales. The island is generally over crowded with few sandy beaches and expensive to get to. It is nice to have that "on and island" feel but really and truthfully it's just an annex to Portsmouth. There are nicer places to visit without a rip off ferry crossing.
PLEASE do not try and say that 'truthfully' we are an annex to Portsmouth.
we have no connection with Portsmouth at all... apart from the ferry crossing.. but then we also have ferry crossings to southampton and lymington.
we TRUTHFULLY are an Island in our own right.. we are our own county.. and believe me... it is nothing like portsmouth over here (and i have lived there, so i know what to compare it to!)
i would be grateful, if youwouldnt mind, for you to retract that statement.. as you have stated that it is fact, when of course it really is not.
Well perhaps comparing it to Portsmouth was a little unfair however, most of the beaches seem to resemble those on the Hampshire close. I stand by my word that I don't think the IOW is worth the expense as a holiday destination, ferry is a rip off and it's over crowded but to each their own.
Isnt this thread all about those that do what to go to the IOW and discussions on past experiences of how to save a little extra money to avoid been ripped off by the ferry companies?
Personally i have camped in Devon, Cornwall, South Wales, Somerset, Wiltshire etc..etc.. and find them all attractive in their own way - isnt that the point of camping? i.e. being able to more or less go anywhere in the country and if you dont like it you can up and move or not go there again.
Isnt this thread all about those that do what to go to the IOW and discussions on past experiences of how to save a little extra money to avoid been ripped off by the ferry companies?
Personally i have camped in Devon, Cornwall, South Wales, Somerset, Wiltshire etc..etc.. and find them all attractive in their own way - isnt that the point of camping? i.e. being able to more or less go anywhere in the country and if you dont like it you can up and move or not go there again.
Hope this helps
Andy
I don't have a problem with anyone else going there, however I reserve the right to express an opinion and have done so and stand by it.
We're of to the IOW meet at Whitsun staying at Roebeck Farm. Our ferry travel was booked through the campsite with Red Funnel and we paid #128.00 in total for 7 nights camping and return ferry from Southampton to Cowes (car, no trailer). I don't think that's a bad price at all for a week away.
Amazing family weekend with old steam engines, classic car displays, market stalls, and full catering and bar. And camping on site - Save £25 by booking in advance.
Topic: IOW Ferries - Supersaver
