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

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Beach
TV
Outdoor dining
Exterior
3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, travel cot, WiFi

Reviews

8.0 out of 10

Very good

Entire apartment

3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space
    Outdoor space
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire apartment to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

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.


Property manager

Sarah & Gareth

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car not required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Freezer
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 private bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Games
  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundromat nearby

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • 25 steps to reach entrance
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • No lift
  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: No smoking in apartment or garden

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Meal delivery service

Location highlights

  • In a village
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • Near the bay
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Theme park nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM

Special check-in instructions

Guests can access their accommodation through a private entrance
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Access methods

Private entrance

Pets

Pets not allowed
Note from host: Sorry no pets

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: The Island is ideal for families.

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
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

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

Property is also known as

In the Heart of the Old Village, 5 Minutes to the Beach Shanklin

About the area

Map
Shanklin, England

What's nearby

  • Shanklin Old Village - 1 min walk
  • Shanklin Chine - 2 min walk
  • Shanklin Theatre - 4 min walk
  • Shanklin Beach - 8 min walk
  • Ventnor Beach - 19 min drive

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Shanklin Chine - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Laburnum Cottage Tea Rooms - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Fishermans Cottage - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪The Copper Kettle - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪The Crab - ‬4 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.

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. Rylstone Gardens and Shanklin Theatre are also within 5 minutes. Shanklin Station is 12 minutes by foot.

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

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 8 out of 21 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 21 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 21 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 21 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 21 reviews" "

7.2/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Sue A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Johanna O.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

8/10 Good

Brian R.

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

8/10 Good

Sally A.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

4/10 Poor

Ian T.

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

6/10 Okay

Jenny A.

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

8/10 Good

Lynda H.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

6/10 Okay

Jo S.

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

Alison D.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

6/10 Okay

Steven F.

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

8/10 Good

Brian R.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

james m.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

10/10 Excellent

Jan A.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

Eric S.

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

8/10 Good

Lindsay W.

Liked: Cleanliness
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
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

10/10 Excellent

Chris M.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

8/10 Good

Stewart F.

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

10/10 Excellent

Sabine S.

Liked: Cleanliness
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
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