Mother's Day treats on the Isle of Wight (From Bromsgrove Advertiser)

Mother's Day treats on the Isle of Wight

2:30pm Friday 5th February 2010

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GIVE your mum the treat she really deserves this Mothering Sunday - a short, relaxing break on the Isle of Wight.

There are pampering packages designed to make her feel extra-special, a painting course featuring the Island’s stunning scenery and lots free manicures, flowers, chocolates and cake with just enough fizz to make her feel appreciated.

A free manicure awaits every mum who stays at the Bedford Lodge on a Mum and Daughter’s Treat (12/13 March). The two-night package at this delightful B&B, ideally situated in the Old Village at Shanklin, costs £130 for two people sharing a room. For more information, tel. 01983 862416, or visit www.bedfordlodge.co.uk

Also on the Island, Coast & Country holidays is offering a range of three-night self-catering Mothering Sunday breaks (12-15 March) at their four-star, luxury properties, located in the beautiful West Wight.

Breaks start at £200 and all mums staying on a Mothering Sunday Break with Coast & Country will receive a bunch of wild primroses or violets, chocolates and a bottle of bubbly. Visit the website www.coastandcountry.eu for photos and room plans, or call 01983 760327.

Or transport mum to a magical retreat where she can enjoy 5-star treatment in luxurious surroundings. The Enchanted Manor is offering special three-night Mother’s Day packages (12-14 March) for £295 per person (based on double occupancy), including car or foot passenger ferries.

Mum will stay in a de-luxe suite, sleep in a hand carved four poster bed and enjoy a gourmet breakfast on waking. A complimentary bottle of wine, chocolates and a special Mother’s Day gift is also included in the price.

On Mother’s Day itself (14 March) an optional champagne high tea consisting of a selection of homemade scones with local clotted cream and preserves, cocktail sandwiches, tea/coffee and of course a glass of champagne, will be served in the hotel’s Victorian conservatory.

The champagne high tea costs £16.95 per person and is also available to non-staying guests. A wide range of health and beauty treatments are also available at The Enchanted Manor – please pre-book.

The beautiful and varied landscape of the Isle of Wight has long been an inspiration to artists and craft makers. There are art galleries, studios and craft outlets to visit and enjoy, or let mum develop her own creative skills on a two-day painting course at The Grange in Shanklin.

‘Ways of seeing and developing painting skills’ is suitable for any level from beginners to experienced artists and will offer your mum the chance to express herself through art using the spectacular local landscape as a starting point.

Sessions begin on Saturday morning from 10.30-12.30 pm, Saturday afternoon from 5-7pm with a final session on Sunday morning from 10.30-12.30pm. The course fee is £75 and B&B at the 4 star Grange is £52 per person per night (based on two people sharing). A variety of massage and health and beauty treatments can also be pre-booked at The Grange. Call 01983 867644, or visit www.thegrangebythesea.com for full details.

If you want to purchase a souvenir for your mum, the Isle of Wight Glass Studio sited along the beautiful Undercliff on the south facing coast of the Island, is offering 20 percent off some of its best-selling glass ranges, such as The Garden, The Flower Vase and the Flower Box collections. This offer runs from 6-14 March and is also available on-line. Visit www.isleofwightstudioglass.co.uk

The National Trust wants to ‘make mum’s day’ so are offering free admission at the Needles Old Battery to all mums accompanied by one or more of their children on Mothering Sunday. After mum has viewed the stunning scenery from the fort which is perched high above the famous Needles rocks, she can enjoy a free slice of home-made Victoria sandwich cake in the tea room. Normal entry prices apply. Call 01983 741020, or visit www.nationaltrust.org.uk for more details.

For details on how to get to the Isle of Wight, where to stay and what to see and do, visit www.islandbreaks.co.uk or telephone 01983 813813.

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