Shanklin

This romantic bolthole offers spectacular views over the bay and the surrounding countryside. The living area boasts large bay windows, taking full advantage of the natural light. After climbing an impressive, sweeping staircase, you’ll find this tastefully presented apartment on the second floor has been furnished with flair and comfort, ensuring that star-crossed lovers have a wonderful stay. The property enjoys views of the island’s picturesque countryside during the day, and at night, the pretty lights glisten across the water and over the town below. When the sailing events are on, the water sees an array of coloured sails and ships of all shapes and sizes. There is much history to this elegant building, which has been transformed into the ideal holiday home. Outside are shared manicured lawns, gently sloping gardens and seating areas overlooking the sea.

Luccombe is a tranquil area, with a nearby church and duck pond, just a 10-minute stroll from Old Shanklin. With its thatched-roof pubs, restaurants, gift shops and cafes, this charming village is a must, and the beach is just 5 minutes further on foot. Discover the island’s historic buildings, vineyards, tea rooms or National Trust-owned properties such as Osborne House and Ventnor Botanical Gardens. The Needles are usually top of the agenda for visitors to the island, and for a most scenic walk beside tumbling waterfalls, head to Shanklin Chine. The coast is scattered with secluded bays and coves – a perfect backdrop for beachcombing. For more active explorers, there’s also cycling, horse-riding and sailing. There are various viewpoints around the island to take in the island’s stunning terrain, and for less intrepid visitors, give golf, fishing or birdwatching a go. Shop, pub and restaurant 1/2 mile.

3 steps to entrance. All on second floor: Living/dining room/kitchen. Living room. 1 double bedroom. Bathroom with shower over bath and toilet.

Gas central heating, gas, electricity, bed linen and towels included. Freeview TV. Gas hob. Electric oven. Microwave. Washing machine. Fridge/freezer. Shared grounds with sitting-out area. Parking (1 car). Welcome pack. No smoking. NB: Slopes and 15 steps in grounds.

Only 3 miles from the sandy beach at Sandown, this very comfortable single-storey cottage boasts wonderful panoramic views over the surrounding countryside. Adjoining the owners’ home, with lovely walking from the doorstep, it makes an ideal base from which to explore the numerous places of interest on this beautiful island. Bembridge, its natural harbour crammed with yachts and houseboats, Brading Roman Villa, Carisbrooke Castle and Osborne House – the summer home designed by Prince Albert for Queen Victoria in the 1840s – are all well worth a visit, as are the island’s steam railway, the zoo and the busy yachting centre of Cowes. Riding and golf close by. Shop and pub 0.5 miles.

All on ground floor: Living/dining room with patio doors/kitchen area. 1 twin bedroom. Bathroom with bath, shower cubicle and toilet.

Gas central heating, electricity, bed linen and towels included. Video. Microwave. Washing machine. Use of owners freezer on request. Small enclosed patio garden and furniture. Parking. No smoking. Wheelchair ramp available.

Situated in the picturesque old village of Shanklin, this single-storey, compact, detached holiday home is set in a quiet, attractive courtyard behind the owner’s art gallery. It is conveniently located close to the thatched tea rooms, pubs, restaurants and shops, and is a short walk from the beautiful Chine with its waterfall and luxuriant plants. The Secret Cottage is only 1/2 a mile from some of the island’s best beaches, and ideally based for exploring many tourist attractions, including a trip on the Isle of Wight steam railway, Osborne House, or spend a day at the seaside town of Ventnor with its cascade and botanic gardens. Excellent walking and cycling along the Heritage Coast. Golf and sailing locally. Shop, pub and restaurant 200 yards.

All on ground floor: Living/dining room/kitchen. Step to double bedroom with en-suite shower room and toilet.

Electric coal-effect stove in living room included. Electric heaters, electricity, bed linen and towels included. DVD. CD. Electric cooker. Microwave. Enclosed courtyard and furniture. Car park 100 yards (at cost). No children. NB: Water feature in courtyard.

The Lodge is a spacious, extremely well-presented wing of the owner’s home, located on a quiet, prestigious cul-de-sac, just a 25-minute walk to the beach and town centre of Shanklin. An idyllic location for walking and cycling enthusiasts with footpaths and cycle tracks close by. Within walking distance, Shanklin offers everything for the perfect holiday base with its numerous restaurants, cafes and bars, whether along the sea front or in the quaint old village with its thatched cottages and local gift shops. This popular seaside town is also ideally located next to Sandown with its amusements, crazy golf, zoo and pier and from the town centre you can catch an open top bus exploring all that the island has to offer. There are many historical houses, beautiful gardens and scenic walks along the Heritage coastline and The Lodge is perfectly situated to explore and discover what is on offer. Other attractions on the island include Blackgang Chine, the oldest themed attraction in the UK, the Ventnor Botanical Gardens, a donkey sanctuary and Calbourne Water Mill which is a 17th-century working watermill. Osborne House, Carisbrooke Castle and the sailing towns of Cowes and Yarmouth are also all worth visiting. Outdoor pursuits include walking, riding, golf, cycling and water sports. Beach 1 mile. Shop, pub and restaurant ¾ mile.

3 steps to entrance.
Ground Floor:
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Living room: With 30" Freeview TV, DVD player and patio doors.
Kitchen: With electric oven, gas hob, microwave, fridge, freezer, washing machine and tiled floor.
Conservatory.
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First Floor:
Bedroom: With double bed, Freeview TV, DVD player and en-suite with shower cubicle and toilet.

Electric underfloor heating, gas, electricity, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included. Cot and stairgate. Welcome pack. Enclosed lawned garden with patio and garden furniture. Bike store. Private parking for 1 car. No smoking.

Ideal touring location

This delightful holiday property is comfortably furnished and well placed for relaxing, and enjoys views over the open countryside. Noted for its temperate climate, the island is easily explored from the scenic beauty of West Wight to the sandy beaches of Sandown Bay, Shanklin and Ventnor. Also worth a visit is the busy yachting haven at Cowes. Osborne House, holiday home of Queen Victoria, and Carisbrooke Castle, are both easily accessible, as are the picturesque villages of Godshill or Old Shanklin. Shop 1/4 mile, pub 1 mile.

All on ground floor: Living room with patio doors. Dining room/kitchen. 1 twin bedroom. Shower room with toilet.

Gas central heating, electricity and bed linen included. Towel hire. Video. Electric cooker. Microwave. Use of owner’s freezer. Small enclosed courtyard garden and furniture. Parking.

Offering very comfortable first floor accommodation, this well furnished property makes an ideal holiday retreat in a quiet location, adjoining the owner’s elegant home. Located near to the charming old town of Shanklin, 1/4 mile, with various souvenir shops, tea rooms, inns and restaurants, it is also a short distance to the sandy beach, 1/2 mile. Rylstone Gardens and the theatre are close by and excellent walks can be enjoyed, including the enchanting Shanklin Chine. Shop 1/2 mile, pub 1/4 mile.

External stairs to entrance. All on first floor: Living room. Dining room/ kitchen. 1 double bedroom. Bathroom with shower over bath and toilet.

Gas central heating and gas included (£25 per week October and April). Electricity and bed linen included. Video and small library. Stereo/CD. Gas hob. Electric oven. Microwave. Washer/ dryer. Courtyard garden with sitting-out area and furniture. Barbecue. Parking (1 car). No children.

This attractive, thatched, detached holiday cottage peacefully set amidst extensive gardens, offers splendid views over the sea. It nestles within glorious Luccombe Chine, in a fairly remote setting accessed along an unadopted track, where numerous public footpaths abound leading to scenic woodland and countryside walks along Heritage coastline. Quaint Bonchurch village is just over a mile, with unspoilt beach, P.O.shop and bistro. The seaside resorts of Ventnor and Shanklin are both about 2 miles. There is much to discover on this lovely temperate isle: wildlife parks, NT homes and gardens, waterside restaurants serving fresh fish, and various outdoor pursuits. Shops and pub 2 miles.

Living room with sofa bed (alternative sleeping only) and stable door to garden. Dining room with open fire. Kitchen with butler sink, flagstone floor and stable door to garden. Double bedroom with stable door to garden, and four steps (no handrail) down to en-suite bathroom with shower attachment and toilet.

• Open fire - logs included
• Electricity, electricity rads, bed linen and towels included
• TV
• DVD
• Stereo/CD
• Microwave
• Washing machine and tumble dryer in garage
• Fridge/freezer
• Large, garden with furniture
• Barbecue
• Parking (for 2 cars)
• No smoking
• NB: Steps in garden. Raised uncovered well in grounds

Peacefully set in a rural location with superb extensive views from the garden over the downs to the sea beyond, this comfortable holiday annexe is attached to the owner’s home and is accessed via an unmade road. Stunning coastal walks and cycle paths along the heritage coastline can be enjoyed from the door to Sandown Bay, with its golden sandy beach and water sports centre. Shanklin Old Village is nearby, with thatched pubs and tea rooms. Discover rare flowers and butterflies at St Martins Down, or sub-tropical plants and trees at Ventnor Botanical Gardens. Enjoy many sightseeing attractions on this popular temperate island. Shop 3/4 mile, pub 1 mile.

All on ground floor: Living/dining room. Kitchen. 1 double bedroom with additional pull-out single (for child up to 11 years). Wet room with toilet.

Gas central heating, electricity, bed linen and towels included. Freeview TV. Stereo/CD. Electric hob. Combi microwave/oven/grill. Shared laundry room with washing machine. Sitting-out area and furniture. Parking (1 car). No smoking.

Located in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty

These three holiday properties (refs 29415, 29416 and 29417), approached along a narrow, unadopted road owned by the National Trust, offer a rural bolt-hole escape and are nestled within the grounds of Luccombe Chine Private Estate, not far from picturesque Shanklin, and located in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The properties offer a perfect base for walkers and cyclists exploring the coastal paths and National Trust land. Shanklin, known for its sandy beach and clear waters, has the pretty Old Village with thatched cottages, tea rooms and restaurants. The Needles, with chair lift, amusement park, boat rides, lighthouse and coloured sands of Alum Bay, is worthy of a visit. Carisbrooke Castle and Osborne House and Gardens are a short drive away. Blackgang Chine and island attractions including Ventnor Botanical Gardens, Isle of Wight Pearl, Dinosaur Isle and a donkey sanctuary are all easily accessible. Horse riding can be enjoyed in St Helens and there is a golf course at Ryde, a popular seaside resort. Beach 2 miles. Shop, pub and restaurant 2 miles.

All on ground floor: Living room with French doors/dining room/kitchen. 2 bedrooms: 1 double, 1 single. Bathroom with shower over bath (no toilet). Separate toilet.

Decked terrace with sitting-out area. NB: 3 steps from terrace to grounds.

All properties: Gas central heating, gas, electricity, bed linen and towels included. Travel cot and high chair on request. Freesat TV. Gas cooker. Microwave. Washer/dryer. Shared natural grounds. Parking (2 cars). No smoking. NB: Water features and fenced stream in grounds.

Located in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty

These three holiday properties (refs 29415, 29416 and 29417), approached along a narrow, unadopted road owned by the National Trust, offer a rural bolt-hole escape and are nestled within the grounds of Luccombe Chine Private Estate, not far from picturesque Shanklin, and located in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The properties offer a perfect base for walkers and cyclists exploring the coastal paths and National Trust land. Shanklin, known for its sandy beach and clear waters, has the pretty Old Village with thatched cottages, tea rooms and restaurants. The Needles, with chair lift, amusement park, boat rides, lighthouse and coloured sands of Alum Bay, is worthy of a visit. Carisbrooke Castle and Osborne House and Gardens are a short drive away. Blackgang Chine and island attractions including Ventnor Botanical Gardens, Isle of Wight Pearl, Dinosaur Isle and a donkey sanctuary are all easily accessible. Horse riding can be enjoyed in St Helens and there is a golf course at Ryde, a popular seaside resort. Beach 2 miles. Shop, pub and restaurant 2 miles.

Ground floor: Living room with French doors/dining room/kitchen. Bathroom with shower over bath and toilet. First floor: 1 double bedroom with additional single.

Fridge/freezer. Sitting-out area.

All properties: Gas central heating, gas, electricity, bed linen and towels included. Travel cot and high chair on request. Freesat TV. Gas cooker. Microwave. Washer/dryer. Shared natural grounds. Parking (2 cars). No smoking. NB: Water features and fenced stream in grounds.

These beautifully appointed ground floor holiday apartments (refs 29781 and 29782) offer extremely comfortable and well-presented accommodation, and are ideally situated, just a 5-minute walk from Shanklin’s lovely golden sandy beach, accessed via a cliff side lift. There is so much to do in this popular resort which flows around into Sandown, with seaside amusements, putting, crazy golf, a zoo, pier, leisure centre with indoor pool and many restaurants, cafés and bars along the waterfront. Discover numerous attractions for all ages on this lovely sunny island, with its many historical houses, beautiful gardens and scenic walks along the heritage coastline. Outdoor pursuits include scenic walking, riding, fishing, cycling, water sports and golf. The island can be explored from the open-top buses that stop regularly at various collection points. Shop ½ mile, pub/restaurant 50 yards.

All on ground floor: Living room. Dining room/kitchen. 2 bedrooms: 1 double, 1 bunk. Bathroom with shower over bath and toilet.

Both properties: Gas central heating (in winter controlled by owner), electricity, bed linen and towels included. Travel cot and high chair on request. Satellite TV. DVD. Stereo/CD. iPod dock. Electric cooker. Microwave. Washing machine. Freezer. Small, lawned area. Parking (2 cars). Welcome pack. No smoking.

Chine Bluff is poised right on the Shanklin’s shoreline, offering panoramic views towards Culver Cliff and beyond. Situated on Shanklin’s Esplanade, with fantastic views across to Sandown Bay on the left and Luccombe on the right – plus there is the beautiful award winning beach stretching out in front of you. The holiday apartment is set over the first and second floors with amazing views from most rooms across the bay and has been decorated and furnished to a very good standard and an ideal holiday choice for families or friends to get together. It is situated in a quiet location, and there are many attractions close by including Pirates Cove with its 18 hole adventure golf, 18 hole crazy golf and the Fun For All The Family attractions by the beach.

Shanklin Olde Village is a unique attraction encompassing the central road route through Shanklin with thatched pubs and cottages of historic value with Rylstone Gardens, Shanklin Chine and historic gorge with dramatic waterfalls and nature trail. Shop 100 yards, pub and restaurant 50 yards.

Ground floor: Utility room. First floor: Living/dining room. Kitchen with breakfast area. Second floor: 2 bedrooms: 1 double (5ft), 1 twin. Bathroom with shower over bath and toilet. Separate toilet.

Gas central heating, gas, electricity, bed linen and towels included. Travel cot. Freeview TV. DVD. CD. Gas hob. Electric oven. Microwave. Washing machine. Dishwasher. Fridge/freezer. Wi-fi. Internet connection. Patio with sitting-out area and furniture. Balcony. Parking permit (at cost), on road parking from September-April. Welcome pack. No smoking.