When gentle waves lap quietly at the sand just metres from your private patio and your only decision is how best to relax you know your break is special indeed.

Though tranquility is the byword at Bembridge Coast life was not always so peaceful.

During World War II the South-East part of the site was rented to the Admiralty as a land-based warship.

Nicknamed HSM Blazer the structure billeted some 250 men and stored arms and mobile radar equipment.

Not that youd know it today as you lie back in the Isle of Wight sun and enlist the kind of service and hospitality only a Warner hotel can provide.

There are plenty of things to do at Bembridge Coast - why not take advantage of the great leisure facilities like a pool tropicarium fitness suite and sauna plus a four rink bowls complex and beautiful outdoor bowls green overlooking the sea.

With Decléor health and beauty treatments (available at extra cost) and indoor and outdoor facilities like fun croquet boules and tennis youll a