8/10 Good
James N.
Oct 4, 2024
James N.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024
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Luxurious Victorian Cottage with Garden + Parking
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Reviews
9.89.8 out of 10
Exceptional
Entire home
12 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8
Popular amenities
- Washer
- Pet friendly
- Kitchen
Explore the area
Shanklin, England
- Shanklin Theatre8 min walk
- Shanklin Old Village9 min walk
- Shanklin Chine10 min walk
- Southampton (SOU)100 min drive
Room options
Briar Bank, The Isle of Wight.
Briar Bank, The Isle of Wight.
Shanklin
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet friendly
4.7 out of 5, Exceptional, (20)
4.7/5
Exceptional
(20)
The price is $806
$806
per night
$962 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 6 - Dec 7
Seaview Holidays - Salterns Village
Seaview Holidays - Salterns Village
Seaview
Kitchen
Pet friendly
Parking included
Free WiFi
4.5 out of 5, Wonderful, (66)
4.5/5
Wonderful
(66)
The price is $548
$548
per night
$657 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 6 - Dec 7
About the neighborhood
Shanklin
When you stay at this vacation home in Shanklin, you'll be on the waterfront, within a 10-minute walk of Shanklin Theatre and Shanklin Old Village. .This vacation home is 17.6 mi (28.4 km) from Gunwharf Quays and 18.7 mi (30 km) from Portsmouth Historic Dockyard.
What's nearby
- Shanklin Theatre - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
- Shanklin Old Village - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
- Shanklin Chine - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
- Shanklin Beach - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
- Isle of Wight Zoo - 8 min drive - 3.4 miles
Getting around
- Shanklin Station - 1 min walk
- Southampton (SOU) - 100 min drive
Restaurants
- The Barnhouse Bar & Restaurant - 9 min walk
- The Hideaway Cafe - 11 min walk
- Laburnum Cottage Tea Rooms - 9 min walk
- Dragon Pearl Chinese Restaurant - 5 min walk
- The Copper Kettle - 7 min walk
About this property
Entire place
You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
Luxurious Victorian Cottage with Garden + Parking
Summary:
Captains Cottage is a newly renovated Victorian cottage with all the ingredients for the perfect Island break.
Egyptian cotton bedding + towels, aromatherapy toiletries and a deep free standing bath to relax in after a fun filled day are just a few of the luxuries awaiting you.
Large enclosed garden with views of beautiful Shanklin Down.
The local area has something for everyone. Beautiful sandy beaches, restaurants, bars, cafés, and activities to suit all ages.
Free Parking Included!
The Space:
Captains Cottage sleeps eight (including an adult sized bunk bed).
Travel cot available on request.
An extremely spacious home, featuring a large conservatory, dining room, games room, large mature gardens featuring a BBQ and Fire Chiminea, so there is plenty of space for everyone.
Guest Access:
You will have the whole house to yourself.
The Neighborhood:
Shanklin has beautiful sandy beaches, a charming old village, Shanklin Chine waterfalls, the Theatre and a wide range of shops, restaurants, bars and Cafes as well as a wide range of supermarkets, delis, butcher, etc.
The beach features mini golf, adventure arcades as well as as some fantastic bars, restaurants, cafes and a beautiful thatched roof pub.
The Island has a huge range of events and activities around the year. The beach, stunning countryside, theme parks and extraordinary events make it an ideal get away, year-round.
Getting Around:
Shops, restaurants, etc: 2-5 minutes walk.
Old Village: Less than 10 minutes walk
Shanklin Chine: 10 minutes walk
Theatre: 6-8 minutes walk
Beach: Less than 10 minutes walk
Train station: less than 2 minutes walk with excellent links from mainland England.
Other Things to Note:
Free parking is available on-street right outside the front door, or at the train station carpark for £2 per 24hours / £10 per week - we're so confident you'll find parking that we'd be happy to reimburse a weekly parking permit for two car (receipt required).
There is always something fun going on on the Isle of Wight.
Whether that's soaking up the rays in the summer or taking in those incredible views or watching a winter storm roll in, you'll never be bored.
Some of our events favourites include:
May:
Isle of Wight Walking Festival
Walk the Wight
Wolverton Folk & Blues Fair
Isle of Wight Festival of Transport at the steam railway
Wild West Week at Blackgang Chine
Isle of Wight Jazz Weekend
June:
The Isle of Wight Festival
Round the Island Race
Isle of Wight Mardi Gras
Royal Isle of Wight County Show
July:
Panerai - British Tall Ships Week
Shanklin Carnival - Goes right past the house - Must do!
August:
The world famous Cowes week!
Shanklin Illuminated Carnival - Goes right past the house - Must do!
The Isle of Wight Garlic Festival
Isle of Wight Steam Show
September:
Isle of Wight Day
October:
Wicked Nights at Blackgang Chine
Vegan Lifestyle Show IOW
November:
Yarmouth Guy Fawkes Night
December:
Santa Specials at Isle of Wight Steam Railway
Interaction with Guests:
If you need anything at all during your stay, we're only a phone call away
Captains Cottage is a newly renovated Victorian cottage with all the ingredients for the perfect Island break.
Egyptian cotton bedding + towels, aromatherapy toiletries and a deep free standing bath to relax in after a fun filled day are just a few of the luxuries awaiting you.
Large enclosed garden with views of beautiful Shanklin Down.
The local area has something for everyone. Beautiful sandy beaches, restaurants, bars, cafés, and activities to suit all ages.
Free Parking Included!
The Space:
Captains Cottage sleeps eight (including an adult sized bunk bed).
Travel cot available on request.
An extremely spacious home, featuring a large conservatory, dining room, games room, large mature gardens featuring a BBQ and Fire Chiminea, so there is plenty of space for everyone.
Guest Access:
You will have the whole house to yourself.
The Neighborhood:
Shanklin has beautiful sandy beaches, a charming old village, Shanklin Chine waterfalls, the Theatre and a wide range of shops, restaurants, bars and Cafes as well as a wide range of supermarkets, delis, butcher, etc.
The beach features mini golf, adventure arcades as well as as some fantastic bars, restaurants, cafes and a beautiful thatched roof pub.
The Island has a huge range of events and activities around the year. The beach, stunning countryside, theme parks and extraordinary events make it an ideal get away, year-round.
Getting Around:
Shops, restaurants, etc: 2-5 minutes walk.
Old Village: Less than 10 minutes walk
Shanklin Chine: 10 minutes walk
Theatre: 6-8 minutes walk
Beach: Less than 10 minutes walk
Train station: less than 2 minutes walk with excellent links from mainland England.
Other Things to Note:
Free parking is available on-street right outside the front door, or at the train station carpark for £2 per 24hours / £10 per week - we're so confident you'll find parking that we'd be happy to reimburse a weekly parking permit for two car (receipt required).
There is always something fun going on on the Isle of Wight.
Whether that's soaking up the rays in the summer or taking in those incredible views or watching a winter storm roll in, you'll never be bored.
Some of our events favourites include:
May:
Isle of Wight Walking Festival
Walk the Wight
Wolverton Folk & Blues Fair
Isle of Wight Festival of Transport at the steam railway
Wild West Week at Blackgang Chine
Isle of Wight Jazz Weekend
June:
The Isle of Wight Festival
Round the Island Race
Isle of Wight Mardi Gras
Royal Isle of Wight County Show
July:
Panerai - British Tall Ships Week
Shanklin Carnival - Goes right past the house - Must do!
August:
The world famous Cowes week!
Shanklin Illuminated Carnival - Goes right past the house - Must do!
The Isle of Wight Garlic Festival
Isle of Wight Steam Show
September:
Isle of Wight Day
October:
Wicked Nights at Blackgang Chine
Vegan Lifestyle Show IOW
November:
Yarmouth Guy Fawkes Night
December:
Santa Specials at Isle of Wight Steam Railway
Interaction with Guests:
If you need anything at all during your stay, we're only a phone call away
Make yourself comfortable in this vacation home, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. Conveniences include a microwave and a washing machine.
Property manager
Coast to Country Cottages
Property amenities
Kitchen
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Oven
- Refrigerator
- Stovetop
- Toaster
Bedrooms
- 12 bedrooms
Bathroom
- 1.5 bathrooms
- Bathtub
- Shower
Entertainment
- TV
Laundry
- Washing machine
Comfort
- Heating
Pets
- Pet friendly
Suitability/Accessibility
- Smoke-free property
Services and conveniences
- Iron/ironing board
Location highlights
- On the waterfront
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 not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 5:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21
Check-out
Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Special check-in instructions
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Pets
Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Children and extra beds
Children are 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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
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
Property is also known as
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Reviews
9.8
Exceptional
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Cleanliness
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Rebecca W.
Dec 11, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful house in Shanklin
The 8 of us had a fabulous time staying for a long weekend in this very beautiful, comfortable, well situated and spacious home.
Great communication with the host. Great position for access to beach and exploring the Island generally.
Thank you.
Rebecca W.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023
10/10 Excellent
Simon W.
Jul 27, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
An excellent stay
Thoroughly enjoyed our stay in this lovely home in the Isle of Wight. Couldn’t recommend Charlotte and this property enough. Thank you for all your hospitality!
Simon W.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023
10/10 Excellent
Simon W.
Jul 26, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
An excellent stay arranged by a wonderful host
My family and I thoroughly enjoyed our time in the Isle of Wight and this home provided the perfect base for us. We spent countless hours sunbathing in the garden, reading in the conservatory and even cheered on Wimbledon from the lounge. Charlotte was an excellent host and was very hospitable from the off - I couldn’t recommend her and this lovely home highly enough.
Simon W.
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2023
10/10 Excellent
Joey M.
May 16, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely stay IOW
This property was amazing with all the latest amenities! The garden was lovely with ample seating. Easy access to town and beach area.
Joey M.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
10/10 Excellent
Alicia B.
May 3, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Immaculate and spacious - very high quality
We have stayed in a lot of holiday homes over the years (my mum treats us all as it is special family time) and your house is definitely in our top 3. If not our all time favourite! My 14 year old daughter is fantasising about living here!
The welcome hamper was a lovely touch. As were all of the little things which you thought of too, such as the guide books, the lovely cups and plates, the amazing smellies (I am converted!) and the lovely dog bed. Everything felt luxurious and new, especially in the kitchen. We spent most of our time in the conservatory which was a lovely space to sit as a family of 7.
What a great location too! The house served as a wonderful base for morning runs along the railway and the beach, train rides out and trips to Lidl!
It is clear that a lot of love, thought, time and energy has gone into making this one very special place to stay. It has an air of luxury whilst still feeling really homely.
Thank you for creating a space which feels welcoming and cared for. We can't wait to return.
Alicia, Steve, Margaret, Katy, Indi, Nate and Gabe
Alicia B.
Stayed 10 nights in Apr 2023