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In the heart of the Old Village, 5 minutes to the beach. Sky TV.

Family-friendly apartment in Shanklin

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Lounge
Garden with outside seating, BBQ and Dining
Bedroom 2
Master bedroom with En Suite
Kitchen/Diner

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Shanklin, England
  • Place, Shanklin Old Village
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Shanklin Chine
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Shanklin Beach
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Airport, Southampton (SOU)
    ‪81 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

In the heart of the Old Village, 5 minutes to the beach. Sky TV.

In the heart of Shanklin a beautifully refurbished 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom apartment on the garden floor of a lovely detached Victorian house with private entrance and 2 parking spaces, Sky TV, coffee machine & BBQ. 1 travel cot and 1 high chair available (please advise in advance). Please note there is some restrictive head room for people over 6' tall. The main ceilings are 6'5" and door frames 6'2".
Discounted ferries available.
The kitchen/diner (3.7 x 2.56m) is new (2021) and well kitted out with coffee machine, dishwasher, fridge freezer. PLEASE NOTE THERE IS NO MICROWAVE.
Bedroom 1 (4.6x 4.22m) with king size bed has an en suite bathroom, whilst bedrooms 1 and 2 share a separate shower room.
Bedroom 2 (4.21 x 2.55m) has a king size bed, double wardrobe and bedside drawers.
Bedroom 3 (5.18 x 2.42m) has 2 single beds, built in wardrobes, chest of drawers and bedside drawers.
Towels and linen are provided. We just ask that you bring your own beach towels.
The garden is decked with BBQ and seating area.
The apartment is just yards from the famous Old Village, which has numerous thatched pubs, restaurants, bars, shops, tea rooms etc. The beach can be reached within 5 minutes walk.
Shanklin is the ideal base for exploring the rest of the Island by car, bus or bicycle. Bikes can be rented locally and delivered to your door by Route Fifty7.
The apartment is built into the lower ground floor of a Victorian building and does need ventilation. There is a dehumidifier, which we ask our cleaners to empty, but we ask that if it fills up during your stay that it is emptied. It would also be very beneficial to have windows open just a crack while you are in for air flow.


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Amenities

Kitchen
Outdoor space
Parking available
Barbecue grill

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 10:30 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
The Island is ideal for families.
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Events

No events allowed
No hen/stag parties
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Pets

No pets allowed
Sorry no pets
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No smoking in apartment or garden
No music outdoors after 9pm
No smoking
People welcome

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Note from host: No hen/stag parties
Long-term renters welcome
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
A car is not required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Shanklin

Located in Shanklin, this apartment is near theme parks and by the sea. Ryde Harbour and Ryde Pier Head Terminal are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Isle of Wight Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and Brading Down Local Nature Reserve. Travelling with kids? Consider Isle of Wight Donkey Sanctuary and Sandown Pier. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Shanklin, England

What's nearby

  • Shanklin Old Village - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Shanklin Chine - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Shanklin Theatre - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Shanklin Beach - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Isle of Wight Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty - 9 min walk - 0.8 km

Getting around

  • Shanklin Station - 12 min walk
  • Southampton (SOU) - 113 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Falcon - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Fishermans Cottage - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪The Village Inn - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Crab Inn - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Plough & Barley Corn - ‬7 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is In the heart of the Old Village, 5 minutes to the beach. Sky TV. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at In the heart of the Old Village, 5 minutes to the beach. Sky TV. ?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at In the heart of the Old Village, 5 minutes to the beach. Sky TV. ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at In the heart of the Old Village, 5 minutes to the beach. Sky TV. ?

Checkout is at 10:30 AM.

Where is In the heart of the Old Village, 5 minutes to the beach. Sky TV. located?

This family-friendly Shanklin apartment building is located by the sea, just steps away from Shanklin Old Village and Shanklin Chine. Shanklin Beach and Isle of Wight Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty are also within 10 minutes. Shanklin Station is 12 minutes by foot.

Reviews

7.8

Good

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 10 out of 28 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 28 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 28 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 28 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 28 reviews

7.0/10

Cleanliness

6.0/10

Amenities

2.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

2.0/10

Eco-friendliness

8.8/10

Check-in

8.0/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

8.0/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Patricia H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely apartment in a perfect location.We will be back with the rest of the family soon.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

DAVID C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location, good off road parking. Large bedrooms with plenty of storage space. Nice well equipped kitchen but would be quite small for a family of six. Outside space looking tired needs some attention but overall a nice place to stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Brian R.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Second stay

Excellent location in the heart of Shanklin. Owners very helpful and easy to contact
Stayed 13 nights in Jun 2024

4/10 Poor

Robert B.

Liked: Location
Disliked: Cleanliness, communication, listing accuracy
Tired and run down. The outside furniture and BBQ were unusable. The shower tray overflowed and the toilet in the bathroom had defective plumbing. No nonslip mat for shower over bath and shower head was loose and could not be fixed at the required height. Some lights were not working, probably because the bulb needed replacing. Couldn’t sit around kitchen table as was too small. Overall problem with damp and mould.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Lynda H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Handy location

A pleasant stay with comfortable beds and lounge. The outside seating area could do with a clean up.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Brian R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Location

Spacious modern apartment, plenty of parking, excellent location in the heart of Old Shanklin, helpful owners and easy to contact and private garden space. Only slight downside, the shower room needs attention. Would stay again
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Johanna O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely Stay

Property is a good size and was more than big enough for our party of 6 The only down side we found was the parking As we had a mini van, the width of the space to get to the parking at the side of the property was too narrow and therefore had to resort to parking in a car park at the end of the road at extra cost. Other than that, no issues and had a great stay
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alison D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A week to explore and enjoy

Perfect location and very well equipped My only disappointment was that the outside seating was in the shade for so much of the afternoon and evening. Lovely and sunny earlier!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jan A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Shanklin - October half term

The property is in an excellent location and very well appointed. The kitchen was very well equipped with good sized appliances. Also very comfortable sofas and beds and lots of storage and hanging space for the five of us who enjoyed the walking and for some an autumn swim.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

Sally A.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Weekend in Shanklin

Unfortunately I didn’t get the details about the key and access to the property. Luckily when we arrived there was someone at home to assist. Lovely long weekend in a great location.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chris M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Very good overall

Good location, clean and nicely decorated. The main bathroom could be better - it suffers from being on a basement location. The bathroom could do with a complete refurb bit the rest of the property was very good. Access to car park is a bit tight but gets easier as the week goes by.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

james m.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great accomodation

We had a very enjoyable stay in the roomy apartment. Only downsize was that if we were staying longer there was not enough kitchen equipment.mixing bowls ,whisk,sharp knives. I might be in the minority but we always go self catering and i cook our meals.maybe if we are away for a week we would only gonout a couple of times .
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

6/10 Okay

Ellin

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
I was very disappointed to arrive at a property that was a converted basement, it was damp, smelt like damp, the shower drains were blocked and could only access the ensuite which was full of mould behind the handles of the bath which I had to clean myself because it all kept coming out the shower and flaking in the bath. The noise was horrendous upstairs the noise sounded like they were in the same room behind a locked door was their home. We came to find if you use the hob too long it kills the switch so were left with uncooked food and had to eat out everyday instead. They expect you to strip all the beds, towels and bag them all up when your struggling for time to leave to catch the ferry which isn't helpful but yet have to pay for cleaners that we never saw the whole time being there.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Eric S.

Liked: Communication, location

Old Shanklin Apartment

Overall the property was very comfortable and well presented, except for: no clothes drying facilities; for a property advertised for 6 people the only dining table would only seat 4; we were forced to pay £22 to park in the public car park as for several days after our arrival one of the promised spaces was not available - we feel this extra cost should be refunded; there was no welcome pack as promised. In addition, the VRBO website was unavailable when we should have had access to the key box code and final arrival/departure details. THIS REVIEW/COMMENTS STANDS. TAKE IT OR LEAVE IT
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

6/10 Okay

Jenny A.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness

Apartment in Great Location

Couldn't fault the location of this Apartment. We stayed here with friends 4 Adults 2 teenagers and loved the proximity, close to all the Shops Pubs and lovely easy walk to the Beach. The Apartment itself could have been cleaner ..lots of Dust and cobwebs and wardrobes in kids room smelt awful so we didnt use them. The shower room flooded on one occasion but no mop and bucket so had to use the towels to clean up and the Towel rail in there needs replacing as all the coating is coming off and wouldnt want to put anything on it. We couldn't all eat together as table only seats 4 but we managed and the outside area needs lighting...couldn't see very well when coming home late and was worried of slipping on decking when wet. The accommodation wasn't the best we have stayed in but for what we paid the proximity made up for it and we've had a fab time and loved Shanklin.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

4/10 Poor

Ian T.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy

September holiday

Good points: Excellent location, restaurants, pubs, bus stops, shops and beach all near by. A very quiet road. Three good sized bedrooms. Good quality linen and towels. Two good showers with copious amounts of hot water. Plenty of off road parking. Not so good: The apartment suffers a major damp problem, as mentioned in the information. Luckily, we had warm weather with just one wet day. The flat smells musty, even when windows and door left open for fresh air, plus the continual use of a dehumidifier, which we emptied twice. We were out all day and did no cooking. The outside space has been left to deteriorate and looks in a really poor state. It’s a shame because obviously when this apartment was renovated and redesigned a lot of thought and care was involved. We wouldn’t choose to stay again.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

4/10 Poor

Caroline C.

Liked: Location
Disliked: Check-in, communication

Disappointingly poorly maintained property

Positives are the location and the size of the bedrooms and living rooms. The beds are comfortable and the bedding clean. Kitchen is small but well equipped. Negatives outweigh the good though. Firstly there is a damp issue that impacts all rooms even with the dehumidifier running noisily all day. The smell is strong and only alleviated if all windows are left open (we had great weather). The main bathroom suffers from damp issues with a disgusting towel rail which should have been changed months ago. The outside area has been left to deteriorate to the extent that it was unusable unless we were prepared to scrub the furniture down. There are steep steps down to the entrance which are not lit at night and we felt weren’t safe.Communication with the host prior to check in was delayed ( we didn’t get any details until after our paid for stay had started) causing worry as we were travelling a long way to the island. Information had to be chased by phone and message and remained unanswered until the next day. That said when we reported an issue with the shower not draining after the first use the owner responded quickly and attempted to sort it out that day. The shower flooded again though on the next use so it remains unfixed. It’s obvious from older reviews that all these issues are long standing and there has been little, if any, attempts to rectify. This is a shame as with some effort it could be a nice property. We would not stay again and would not recommend
Rusted unusable towel rail
Stepped access
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Steven F.

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy

Great location but room for improvement on cleanliness

Great location in the heart of Shanklin village (and five minutes from beach) and the street was nice and peaceful. The apartment offers plenty of space as well as off-street parking. Access to the apartment was straightforward and the beds were lovely and comfortable. The apartment unfortunately suffers from damp that gives off a musty smell and is addressed by a dehumidifier. It would have been handy to have had the manual for this to save us time. Kitchen was clean but cleanliness could be improved in the rest of the apartment as there were cobwebs and dust on skirting boards and blinds in bedrooms and bathrooms could do with a deep clean. Sanitary bins were missing from both bathrooms which we found very odd. When we arrived, there was no travel cot or high chair set up, even though our booking stated that we were travelling with an infant. However, after some hunting around, we found them in a cupboard and set them up ourselves.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

6/10 Okay

Jo S.

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Cleanliness

Disappointing

This accommodation was very disappointing. The damp is a major issue, the place smells really bad, even though there is a de humidifier we had to empty this every day, sometimes twice, it is that damp. The bedding felt damp when we got into bed the first couple of nights. Cleanliness needs addressing, there were dust and cobwebs around the flat and the windows were dirty. The bathroom towel rails were rusty and the main bathroom one was actually flaking. The main bathroom tap was wobbly. The damp has affected the decor which makes it look unappealing with damp patches on the walls and ceiling. Such a shame as the location is great and the fact it has off street parking is a big bonus. We wouldn't stay again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sabine S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfekte Lage

Wir haben die Woche sehr genossen, die Lage ist super, man kann im Ort zu Fuß alles erreichen. Gemütliches Wohnzimmer und viel Platz, lediglich die Küche ist zum Sitzen etwas klein, es geht jedoch mit 5 Personen noch ganz gut. Den Aussenbereich haben wir nicht genutzt, da wir viel unterwegs waren. Es kommt am Abend die Sonne etwas durch.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

2/10 Terrible

John B.

Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy

Très décevant

Cette propriété a été annoncée de manière trompeuse sur le site Web d'Abritel, apparemment à cause d'une erreur de VRBO, et était bien en deçà de la norme que nous avions réservée et payée. C'est un appartement en sous-sol, et les fenêtres donnent sur des murs. Bien qu'il soit annoncé comme pouvant accueillir six personnes, la petite cuisine / salle à manger empêche plus de quatre personnes de s'asseoir ensemble. L'appartement était humide et sentait fortement le moisi. Les lumières extérieures ne fonctionnaient pas et la terrasse et les marches étaient glissantes et dangereuses : de nombreuses lumières intérieures étaient également éteintes. Les installations de cuisine étaient basiques. Dans l'ensemble, c'était un endroit plutôt déprimant pour passer un Noël en famille, bien que le village de Shanklin soit joli, avec de bons pubs et d'agréables promenades. VRBO n'a pas répondu aux plaintes.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2022

8/10 Good

Lindsay W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family summer holiday

Great location. So close to shops, pubs and beach. Plenty of space in the accomodation for our party of 3 adults and 2 children. Beds were comfortable. Would be useful to have access to a dust pan and brush or something to enable us to clean up when the kids inevitably drop their cereal on the floor.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Vicky S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location in Shanklin. Very helpful property managers. We had a really enjoyable stay.

Good experience renting the property. Hassle free.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

Stewart F.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Holiday with friends

Good location

10/10 Excellent

Liz J.

Great place for a group of friends

Just spent a very enjoyable few days with friends in Old Shanklin Guest House. Perfect place to stay with a group. Big bedrooms with comfy beds and lovely en suites, well-equipped kitchen, great location within walking distance of all the attractions and amenities of Old Shanklin, close to the seafront and coastal walks. Would highly recommend it.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2018

About the host

Hosted by Sarah & Gareth

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After having run the house as a guest house for 10 years we opened a deli in Shanklin in 2019 and found that we couldn't do both, so in 2021 we converted the garden floor of our house into a separate apartment.

Why they chose this property

With the central location you can get to anywhere on the Island in no more than 30 minutes. Shanklin is a lovely bustling little village and town. It has everything! It's a village, a town, a seafront, all with a lovely friendly atmosphere. It has a Chine, a Pipeline Under The Ocean, a rock shop, an amazing beach, walks galore for all abilities, cycle tracks, water sports. And if you're staying for a bit Shanklin is a fantastically functional town, where you can buy just about everything.

What makes this property unique

The apartment is very private and quiet with a lovely big decked garden with BBQ area. Hampers and platters with IOW Products and Continental goodies can be provided with a little notice or you can buy them from It's About Thyme in Shanklin.

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