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Luxurious Victorian Cottage with Garden + Parking

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Beach
Beach
Outdoor dining
Point of interest
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

9.8 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

12 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Washer
    Washer
  • Pet friendly
    Pet friendly
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen

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

Property manager

Coast to Country Cottages

Property amenities

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 12 bedrooms

Bathrooms

  • 1.5 bathrooms
  • 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)

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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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About the neighborhood

Map
Shanklin, England

What's nearby

  • Shanklin Theatre - 8 min walk
  • Shanklin Old Village - 9 min walk
  • Shanklin Chine - 10 min walk
  • Shanklin Beach - 11 min walk
  • Sandown Beach - 12 min drive

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Luxurious Victorian Cottage with Garden + Parking pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Luxurious Victorian Cottage with Garden + Parking?

Check-in begins at 5:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Luxurious Victorian Cottage with Garden + Parking?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Luxurious Victorian Cottage with Garden + Parking located?

Situated on the waterfront, this vacation home is within a 10-minute walk of Shanklin Theatre and Shanklin Old Village. Shanklin Chine and Shanklin Beach are also within 15 minutes. Shanklin Station is only a 2-minute walk and Lake Station is 23 minutes.

Luxurious Victorian Cottage with Garden + Parking Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 6 reviews" "
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10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

James N.

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca W.

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.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Simon W.

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!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Simon W.

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.
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joey M.

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.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alicia B.

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
Stayed 10 nights in Apr 2023