Hartlands - The holiday centre for families with autism.

06/02/2025

An overview of the Islands beaches starting with Shanklin and Sandown

Which is the best Isle of Wight town to stay in whilst on holiday?We've split the options into five.The five options are NOT in order of preference. We've co...

02/02/2025

School Summer Holiday's in 2025 - 23 July to 29 August.
Summer Holiday Bookings with Spectrum Breaks. We offer holiday's Exclusively for people with autism along with their family members. A Holiday centre where autism is understood and catered for. Regarding ferry bookings with Red Funnel which runs from Southampton to East Cowes. Car Passenger ferry crossings available at a much reduced rate which includes courtesy priority boarding through our booking system. To take advantage of this offer please choose this option through the spectrum breaks on-line booking process.

During the School Summer Holiday period, Apartments are bookable from Saturday to Saturday only.
For Summer bookings outside of the School Summer Holiday period.
Apartments can be reserved from 3 nights starting and ending on a day of your choice
Reserve your holiday booking with Spectrum Breaks today with a 15% deposit. For availability and prices and to make a booking please visit the following link -
https://spectrumbreaks.co.uk/sbbooking.htm
Last few apartments remaining -
Vincent sleeps 8
Dates available for on-line booking:-

Saturday 2 August to Saturday 9 August 2025
Saturday 16 August to Saturday 23 August 2025
Isaac sleeps 6
Dates available for on-line booking:-
Saturday 26 July to Saturday 2 August
Albert sleeps 3
Dates available for on-line booking:-
Saturday 2 August to Saturday 9 August
Saturday 9 August to Saturday 16 August

29/01/2025

Our local beach in Shanklin - see live we**am link -
https://www.youtube.com/live/2E-M-6Zszik?si=uBlnpqm-Wz4ZJvY5
About
Shanklin Beach is a one of the Isle of Wight’s best known stretches of golden sands, which backs onto a traditional English seafront promenade. The beach is located on the south east coast of the Isle of Wight, with groynes keeping the sand in place and a high sea wall and pavement promenade between the sea and the Esplanade. A traditional 'bucket and spade' family beach holiday destination, Shanklin Beach lost its pier after the hurricane of 1987 but there is now a semi-circular vantage point with benches where the entrance to the pier once stood.

Shanklin Esplanade has all the traditional British seaside attractions you'd expect and more: a large amusement arcade with crazy golf, bowling, go-karting and even an indoor golf for rainy days. Outside there are pirate and dinosaur themed crazy golf courses that even sports a red waterfall. There are seaside cafes and traditional beach shops selling everything from newspapers and books to inflatable boats and wetsuits.

The southern end of the Esplanade has hotels, pubs and restaurants lining the road, with a few private residences. A small roundabout at the southernmost end has a slipway to the beach on which stands another cafe with small garden that sells ice-creams and food to take away or eat outside.

Beach huts line the sea wall here, and further along you will discover the cute thatched Fisherman's Cottage pub at the foot of Shanklin Chine. The majestic cliffs tower over the beach at this end and you can carry on by foot around the headland to Luccombe Beach at low tide if you wish.

TOP TIP:
You can walk down from Shanklin Old Village as it is a pretty walk through trees and parkland, followed by a steep descent down the (now pedestrianized) old road. The seafront has ticketed parking and there is a good sized car park about half way along the front.

Shanklin Chine, the Island’s oldest visitor attraction that’s been drawing visitors for over 200 years with its natural beauty and wonder. This We**am shows ...

28/01/2025

School Summer Holiday's in 2025 for Southampton - 23 July to 29 August.

Summer Holiday Bookings with Spectrum Breaks
During the School Summer Holiday period, Apartments are bookable from Saturday to Saturday only.
For Summer bookings outside of the School Summer Holiday period.
Apartments can be reserved from 3 nights starting and ending on a day of your choice

Reserve your holiday booking with Spectrum Breaks today with a 15% deposit. For availability and prices and to make a booking please visit the following link - https://spectrumbreaks.co.uk/sbbooking.htm

Last few apartments remaining -
Vincent sleeps 8
Dates available for on-line booking:-

Saturday 2 August to Saturday 9 August 2025
Saturday 16 August to Saturday 23 August 2025

Isaac sleeps 6
Dates available for on-line booking:-

Saturday 26 July to Saturday 2 August

Albert sleeps 3
Dates available for on-line booking:-

Saturday 2 August to Saturday 9 August
Saturday 9 August to Saturday 16 August

21/01/2025

Book your Spring Family Break today with a 15% deposit.
** Special discounted ** Car Passenger Ferry crossings with Red Funnel from Southampton to East Cowes. ** Includes priority ** boarding. Please select this option when booking your holiday with Spectrum Breaks on the following link. https://spectrumbreaks.co.uk/sbbooking.htm

** Bank Holiday Weekend bookings last available **

Friday April 18th to Monday 21st April.
Availability - 3 Apartments.
Vincent, Isaac and Albert.

Bank Holiday Monday 5th May -
Availability - 3 Apartment
Vincent, Emily and Albert

The following Prices - based on a 3 night stay in the Albert (Sleeps 3) Apartment
Bank Holiday Weekend from Friday 18th April to Monday 21st April
£686.00

Bank Holiday Weekend from Friday 2nd May to Monday 5th May
£628.25

10/01/2025

We just wanted to share some of our amazing guest reviews for 2024. We have highlighted a few but as there are too many to list here you can find the rest of the reviews on the spectrum breaks website found on the home page under guest reviews.

We are looking forward to welcoming some of our previous guests in 2025 and excited to meet some new faces as well, Looking forward to your visits this year.

06/01/2025

Hartlands - The holiday centre for families with autism. Located in Shanklin, on The Isle of Wight
Spectrum Breaks - For a holiday where autism is understood and catered for.

Reserve your 'Summer Holiday Break' in 2025 with a 15% deposit. We have four comfortable 5 star self-catering apartments to choose from. Each come with their own unique design. Plus additional facilities to enjoy around the centre. Including an indoor 32 to 34 degree warm hydro salt pool for your private use during your stay.

Please see the following link for our on-line brochure which includes full inventory and photographs for each of our four apartments.
https://spectrumbreaks.co.uk/brochure.pdf

https://isleofwight.co.uk/about-the-isle-of-wight/

Based on the south coast of the UK, the Isle of Wight is England’s largest island. Getting to the Isle of Wight could not be easier with just a short journey across the Solent. It’s true to say that “no island comes this close” with ports in Southampton, Portsmouth and Lymington in the new F...

29/12/2024

Isle of Wight Walking Festival -
Spring Festival 10 to 18 May 2025
October Festival 4 to 12 October 2025
https://isleofwightwalkingfestival.co.uk/

28/12/2024

Stargazing on the Isle of Wight!
The Isle of Wight is a perfect destination for eager stargazers. As a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve, with light pollution kept to a minimum, as well as a mild climate, stargazing on the Island is a great night-time activity for the whole family.

Where are the best spots on the Island?
Separated from mainland Britain on one side by a stretch of water, and with the English Channel on the other and no major cities, the Island has very little light pollution. As darkness falls, the number of stars visible can be breath taking. The Milky Way, Cassiopeia, Orion, and the Plough dazzle in the ink-black sky.

For the best chance of spotting stars and meteor showers in a truly dramatic display, try stargazing in the Isle of Wight’s most remote locations.

The best spots with car parks are Freshwater Bay, Compton Bay, Brook Chine, Whale Chine, Culver Down and Yaverland. Or make your way to Brighstone Beach / Cliff, the Needles Headland, St Catherine’s Down, Brading Down, St George’s Down, and The Longstone at Mottistone.

23/12/2024

Spring on the Isle of Wight
Looking forward a holiday next Spring then there’s no better time than right now to book an Island adventure to enjoy Spring on the Isle of Wight and make memories that will last a lifetime. Our unique microclimate and mild temperature make late February to early May the perfect time to explore – especially if stunning scenery, fun-packed activities and a good dose of peace and quiet are at the top of your Spring holiday wishlist.

There are plenty of places to visit and beautiful landscapes to discover. For a list of family attractions Please see the following link found on Spectrumbreaks.co.uk - https://spectrumbreaks.co.uk/sbattractions.htm Picture caption - Our local beach in Shanklin.

16/12/2024

Looking for that 'last minute' relaxing winter holiday break?
https://spectrumbreaks.co.uk/sbbooking.htm

07/12/2024

A quick update on the Hartlands.

We have just upgraded 3 of our apartments - The Vincent, Emily and Isaac with 50 inch smart TV's. We are upgrading the building to a high speed network this coming week which is 10 times faster then the previous network.

01/12/2024

Winter Holiday Bookings this December
Available:-

Vincent Gallery (Sleeps 8 )
Alberts Pad (Sleeps 3)

For the booking calendar for availability and prices please visit the following link. https://spectrumbreaks.co.uk/sbbooking.htm

Why not invite along extended family and/or friends for a group booking

Photograph depicting Old Shanklin village - within 5 minute walking distance from the Hartlands

30/11/2024

We have just added a Treadmill, Flat Screen and Sound System in the gym for our guests to enjoy

26/11/2024

Join us for a flying Visit around Hartlands Holiday Centre with amazing drone footage

The Hartlands is a delightful Victorian Autism Friendly Holiday centre situated on the South Coast in Shanklin in the beautiful and tranquil Isle of Wight.En...

13/11/2024

https://youtu.be/BmN4jZCB87c?si=LObjjqyGeZ4Hl-yP

Shanklin and Luccombe Bay Sunrise

10/11/2024

Winter breaks in 2024. Holiday Bookings from 3 nights starting on a day of your choice.

Prices start from - based on a 3 night stay in Albert Pad Sleeps 3 £480.00

For availability, on-line booking and prices.
Please click on the following link https://www.spectrumbreaks.co.uk/sbbooking.htm

05/11/2024

Adventurous things to do on the Isle of Wight
If you're looking for adventurous things to do on the Isle of Wight, the Island is an outdoor lover’s paradise. With its stunning coastline and mild climate, the Isle of Wight offers the perfect playground for those who enjoy nature and outdoor activities. Whether you prefer walking, cycling, or horse riding, the Island boasts over 500 miles of scenic footpaths and established walking routes, as well as hundreds of miles of bridleways.

For those seeking a bit more excitement, there are plenty of adventurous things to do on the Isle of Wight. From tree climbing and paragliding to sailing, there’s no shortage of thrilling adventure activities to try. The Island also hosts several world-class events throughout the year, perfect for those with a competitive spirit. Water sports enthusiasts will find a wide range of options, from kayaking to paddle boarding! And if you're a fan of golf, the Isle of Wight has numerous picturesque courses, making it an ideal destination for a golf weekend break or holiday. With so many things to do across the Island, adventure awaits around every corner! https://youtu.be/l63zQRkHXLg?si=66nbddbVoBzvraYS