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Shanklin, Isle of Wight
Good Hotel Guide Review
Looking out to sea, Arielle and David Barratt’s cliff-top Edwardian house on the Isle of Wight is just a stroll, along the coastal path, from the beach on Sandown Bay. The engaging owners, who live in a separate wing, have furnished their guest house with carefully chosen period pieces that give the bedrooms and suites an Arts and Crafts appeal. Nearly all the rooms have views over the water. The day begins with a spread of fruit, cereals, breads, jams and home-made compotes in the breakfast room, whose doors open to the patio and the flowerbeds in the award-winning landscaped gardens. A swimming pool and grass tennis court are ideal for active sorts. The owners will advise guests on where to dine in the evening.
Hotel details
Address
5 Howard Road
Shanklin
Isle of Wight
PO37 6HD
England
Telephone
07914 796494
Bedrooms
14. 3 on ground floor, 7 available for self-catering.
Open
March to October.
Facilities
bar, lounge, dining room, in-room TV (Freeview), outdoor pool (heated May–Sept), grass tennis court, croquet, 2-acre grounds, electric car charging point.
Background music
none.
Children
Over 12 welcome.
Dogs
welcomed in 3 bedrooms.
Credit cards
Amex, MC, Visa.
Prices
per room B&B £420–£1,250. À 2-night min. stay.
Information from the 2022 Good Hotel Guide.