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Kenmare Cottage - a house that sleeps 7 guests in 3 bedrooms

Escape to a traditional seaside holiday in Shanklin where you can unwind on sandy beaches or explore scenic coastal walks.

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Property grounds
Beach/ocean view
Beach
Interior
Outdoor dining

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 7118 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Pet friendly
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor Space

About this property

Entire place

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

Kenmare Cottage - a house that sleeps 7 guests in 3 bedrooms

Kenmare Cottage is situated in the Seaside town of Shanklin and is ideally located within walking distance of the beach, town centre, Old Village, Shanklin Chine and restaurants. The house is comfortably furnished throughout with kitchen, diner, lounge, double bedroom and two twin bedrooms, family bathroom with separate wc and family shower room. The house also benefits from off road parking for two cars to the rear, and an enclosed garden.

Shanklin seafront is the perfect place to enjoy a traditional seaside holiday with a beautiful sandy beach, pubs, restaurants, amusements and crazy golf there is something for all the family. You can stroll down the cascade to the seafront or you can take the Cliff Lift.

Big Mead is a large open parkland situated south of Shanklin Old Village. This park is ideal for dog walkers and also within the park you will find a recreation area for children and a lovely duck pond at the bottom of the Mead by St Blasius Church.

The two mile coastal walk between Shanklin & Sandown is a popular attraction; choose from the undulating coastal path or the sea wall promenade. Along the way is the village of Lake, with its quiet sandy beach and water sport centre.
Sandown is popular for visiting the Dinosaur Isle with life size models, Dino land Sandown Pier and Isle of Wight Zoo famous for its Tiger Sanctuary. There is also an 18 hole golf course and pitch & putt. Shanklin train station links you to Sandown and the other beach resort of Ryde.

Kenmare Cottage is also convenient situated for local public transport.

EXTRA INFORMATION:

DOGS PERMITTED AT AN ADDITIONAL CHARGE OF GBP25.00 PER DOG PER WEEK - MAX 2

Discounted ferries on request.

Property manager

Island Holiday Homes

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • WiFi available, with speed of 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices)

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Towels provided
  • Hair dryer

Entertainment

  • TV
  • DVD player
  • Games

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Elevator
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near the sea

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Unit size: 1270 sq ft (118 sq m)

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

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 indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated 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

Kenmare Cottage a House That Sleeps 7 Guests in 3 Bedrooms
Kenmare Cottage a Cottage That Sleeps 7 Guests in 3 Bedrooms
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About the neighborhood

Map
Shanklin, Isle of Wight

What's nearby

  • Shanklin Theatre - 6 min walk
  • Shanklin Old Village - 7 min walk
  • Shanklin Beach - 7 min walk
  • Shanklin Chine - 8 min walk
  • Sandown Beach - 11 min drive

Getting around

  • Shanklin Station - 7 min walk
  • Southampton (SOU) - 106 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Shanklin Chine - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Laburnum Cottage Tea Rooms - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Dragon Pearl Chinese Restaurant - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Copper Kettle - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪The Townhouse Bar - ‬5 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Kenmare Cottage - a house that sleeps 7 guests in 3 bedrooms pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Kenmare Cottage - a house that sleeps 7 guests in 3 bedrooms?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Kenmare Cottage - a house that sleeps 7 guests in 3 bedrooms?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Kenmare Cottage - a house that sleeps 7 guests in 3 bedrooms located?

This family-friendly Shanklin cottage is located by the sea, within a 10-minute walk of Shanklin Theatre, Shanklin Beach, and Shanklin Chine. Rylstone Gardens and Shanklin Old Village are also within 15 minutes. Shanklin Station is 7 minutes by foot and Lake Station is 25 minutes.

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Kenmare Cottage - a house that sleeps 7 guests in 3 bedrooms Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 25 out of 27 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 27 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 27 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 27 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 27 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Alex L.

Great stay at Kenmare Cottage
This was our third stay at Kenmare Cottage with family of four. Great house, clean, excellent service and will come again!
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10/10 Excellent

Rosemary G.

Excellent accommodation
The house is lovely, a short walk to the beach and other activities. We really enjoyed our stay. The house was so comfortable with lots of space for us all.
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10/10 Excellent

A beautiful house
We were very impressed with this property. It was well equipped, in a good location, near to facilities and beautifully furnished. It had everything we needed and contributed to making our stay on the Isle of Wight fantastic. Nearly forgot to say thank you for the goodies left for us.
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10/10 Excellent

Ideal holiday let
Very enjoyable stay with accommodation very high standard. Appreciative of essentials supplied such as tea, coffee and milk, plus unexpected lovely cake. Location ideal for access around Shanklin with excellent bus service. Only point which other people have made is vehicle access from main road which is on a sharp bend and tight turn. However would definitely recommend this property to others.
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10/10 Excellent

Relax, unwind and enjoy
This is the second time of staying here, this time we we're joined by our 18 month old granddaughter, mum and Dad and Willow there four legged companion. We had an absolutely brilliant holiday here ☺️ the sun shone and was warm through out. We were greated by a lovely arrival pack. Thank you. The IOW is a superb holiday location and this island holiday home was the perfect place to stay. Thank you
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10/10 Excellent

Neal W.

Holiday
Hi it was a great holiday home a part from parking was not always good as people keep blocking the road at back but still enjoy the house would go again
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10/10 Excellent

Relaxing Winter Break
We thoroughly enjoyed our November stay at Kenmare Cottage, it is very spacious and well equipped, and so very homely, the owners have thought of everything. The location is very convenient, it is close to the shops and the beach in Shanklin, it is also handy for the old village, restaurants, pubs and takeaways, which are all within an easy stroll. This is by far the best place we have stayed in Shanklin and would highly recommend the property. The team at Island Holiday Homes were also fantastic, they provided excellent customer service throughout our stay. Their attention to detail was great, they promptly answered all my pre-holiday questions, they efficiently booked our car ferry tickets (at a great price!) and kept us really well informed. Thank you.
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10/10 Excellent

Very Nice
The house is lovely and homely with nice touches, clean and tidy with everything you need. The games room is a fab idea if you have generations stopping or young children. It is a short walk to the beach, and into the town. Although the house is on a main road, the traffic noise isnt really an issue, and the seating area at the back is quiet and warm in the sun. The house is spacious and well laid out , and more then enough room for families. . Parking would be an issue if you have a large car, or more then 1 car, we have a Mokka and managed but it was hairy at times. You are also exiting the little road at the back of the house where you park , onto a main road on a blind bend from the right, that is also hairy at times. So you need to be vigilant when leaving. On the whole a lovely house.
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10/10 Excellent

Alex L.

Beautiful house in a great location
We were impressed with the cleanliness when we arrived. Everything was very clean and the house was full with all amenities you can think of. Kitchen was stocked, playroom full of games, books and gaming station and plenty of linen and towels provided. The instructions were very clearly provided in advance but also in the welcome guide. The house is in a great location being close to the shops (300M), close to the old village (5 min walk) and beach lift (7 min walk). Being in the middle of the town however means that there has been a lot of noise from the road and neighbour houses with all the windows open in the middle of summer. There is ample parking at the back of the house but a little tricky to get to if you have a bigger car. Throughout our 2 week stay we needed to contact maintenance & housekeeping for some bins advice and she was extremely responsive and helpful. I cannot fault it and gladly stay again!
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10/10 Excellent

Alex L.

Great stay at Kenmare Cottage
This was our third stay at Kenmare Cottage with family of four. Great house, clean, excellent service and will come again!

10/10 Excellent

Angela Owens

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Debbie C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Shanklin
Fantastic property, beautiful decor, spotless, everything there you’de need, great location also, would deffinately recommend x
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alison D., Cheltenham, Gloucestershire UK

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Beautiful house in a fantastic location
This property is lovey large house, in a fantastic location between old town Shanklin and Shanklin sea front both we walked to on many occasions, about 15mins to the front and 10mins to the old town. There are plenty of eating places, restaurants and take always within a few minutes walk from the house. The house was lovely and clean on arrival, with plenty of towels and everything we needed to make our stay perfect. As mentioned in other reviews the road along to the parking is tight but we have a very large car and managed it without to much of a problem, the neighbours all seemed friendly. We had a fantastic time and will definitely return.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
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8/10 Good

Family holiday
A beautiful home, had a lovely stay. Most things we needed were provided and the house is well maintained, but shocked there was no coffee maker even though it was listed. We bought a caffetiere and left it there. It is advisable to bring a fan as windows need to be kept closed due to the very noisy neighbour and 4am seagulls - lovely as they are, they are loud! Take great care driving out onto main road, a blind exit. A big struggle to vacate by 9am with a baby and toddler, we felt under pressure and accidentally left things behind in the rush. Not being able to check in until after 5pm and having to leave by 9am feels as though we were overcharged as we missed the best part of a day. One of the keys doesn't work for the back door, we had a struggle trying to get out. Overall, a nice place, worked well most of the time. (I don't suggest you publish this review, I just wanted to bring some things to your attention).
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10/10 Excellent

Lee T.

Beautiful home from home
We spent 2 weeks at Kenmare and enjoyed it greatly. It is tastefully decorated, comfortable, very well furnished and considering the current restrictions we'll equipped. There is plenty of room for a family, the playroom is a great idea stocked with a TV, wii, dvds, board games and a comfy sofa. We would give the house 9.5/10.
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10/10 Excellent

Vanessa S.

Lovely cottage in excellent location
Beautifully decorated cottage, spacious, clean and with everything you could want. Carpets seemed new as so soft and clean. Decor was lovely. Furniture very comfortable and so much space in the whole property. Kitchen had everything you could need. They even supplied hand sanitiser, soap and washing up liquid as well as milk and cakes left for us. The large parking space was a bonus and the garden was lovely with plenty of chairs and table for outside dining when weather permitted. Table tennis table was folded away but easy to get out and put back. Wii games and board games for us and granddaughter to play. The location is excellent, 10 mins walk from the beach, two mins from town and 5 mins from good choice of restaurants. Shanklin Chine is also 10mins walk away. We walked to Sandown a few times, approx 30 - 40 min walk. Kenmare Cottage is lovely and if visiting IOW in future, we would definitely stay here again if able.
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8/10 Good

Roland W.

Working away
Very nice house well kept . Only two complaints shower not very powerful but worked sufice and the neighbours have a hottub in the small garden and were very noisy with loud music until the early hours of the morning.
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10/10 Excellent

Noella W.

Perfect in every way
A stunning holiday rental,perfect for exploring the whole of the island. The house was immaculate, fully equipped with everything you could possibly need and more. Full Covid measures had been taken and we all felt safe and reassured by this. Off road parking is a bonus but a bit tricky as access is via a narrow road with small maneuvering room if you have a bigger car. Lots of outside space if whether permits with garden furniture and table tennis table.
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10/10 Excellent

Jennifer H.

Thoroughly recommended
Comfortable, clean, well thought out decor, dog friendly, great situation, amazing property well done
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10/10 Excellent

Kirstie C.

Great Holiday Rental
Kenmare property is a great property in Shanklin. Very close to the main shopping streets and restaurants. Only 10 mins walk from the esplanade. All rooms are good size and decorated to a high standard. Very comfy beds and bedding options if more/different options needed. The property is on a main road and parking is at the rear of the property, the access road is quite narrow but we managed ok. We had a great holiday during Aug 2020 and would recommend Shanklin, IoW and this property to any family.
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10/10 Excellent

John W.

Home from home
A well presented, immaculately clean house with loads of space,everything you could ask for was provided, this was a lovely place to stay and would recommend it to anyone and we hope to return in the future.
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10/10 Excellent

Graham R.

Great cottage, great location
Our second stay here and as before cottage is lovely, spacious and well furnished. Dog friendly ( great doggy pictures on walls!) and location central in Shanklin and walk to beach. Parking tight at back but manageable. Our go to place on the IoW.
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10/10 Excellent

Graham R.

Great accommodation
The cottage was great, spacious, well furnished and dog friendly. Parking tight at the back but ok. Loved the house would stay again

10/10 Excellent

Danielle T.

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Stylish, spacious base for our lovely family holiday
We loved our stay. The house was beautifully clean and stylishly decorated and the play room was ideal for the boys. The location was ideal for the beach and town too. Crossing the main road was a little tricky with the wheelchair but with parking for 2 cars and great access at the back of the property, this didn't prove problematic. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2019
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10/10 Excellent

Sue E.

A fantastic base for a holiday
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Kenmore Cottage, and highly recommend it as a base for an Island holiday. Great location for the beach and town. Accomodation roomy enough for 7, including 3 older children who enjoyed their own sitting room. I can't think of anything the owners hadn't thought of, and we have already booked for next summer.