Name: The Swiss Cottage, Shanklin
Address: The Swiss Cottage, Shanklin, 10 St George's Rd, Shanklin, PO37 6BA, United Kingdom, The Swiss Cottage, Shanklin, 10 St George's Rd, Isle of Wight, PO37 6BA, UK
Rating: 8.7

The Swiss Cottage, Shanklin

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Property highlights

Breakfast

Good breakfast

Parking

Free parking, Private parking, On-site parking, Accessible

Views

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Free WiFi

Internet services

Kitchen facilities

Electric kettle, Refrigerator

About this property

Historic Setting: The Swiss Cottage in Shanklin is housed in a historic building, offering a unique and charming atmosphere. Exceptional Facilities: Guests enjoy a sun terrace, garden, bar, and free WiFi, ensuring a comfortable and relaxing stay. Comfortable Accommodations: Rooms feature private bathrooms, tea and coffee makers, hairdryers, and free toiletries, providing a cosy and convenient environment. Prime Location: Located a 5-minute walk from Shanklin Beach and 60 km from Southampton Airport, the property is near attractions such as Blackgang Chine and The Isle of Wight Donkey Sanctuary. Guest Services: Private check-in and check-out, lounge, concierge service, and full-day security enhance the guest experience.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.3 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Availability

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Room type	Number of guests
Deluxe Double Room with Shower 1 double bed
Deluxe Twin Room 2 single beds
Twin Room with Bath 2 single beds

Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

Jessica

United Kingdom

“Keith and Christine were very welcoming and friendly. The room had been made very comfortable and so many extra thoughtful details added. It was a very cosy base to return at the end of a busy day and so conveniently located for access into...”

Jane

United Kingdom

“Exactly what I needed after hiking all day, clean, quiet, comfortable with plenty of hot water. Unusual to have daily servicing of my room so that was a nice touch. No problems with the wifi.”

Angela

United Kingdom

“The breakfast was very good, everything I needed. Well cooked and hot and nice setting.”

Christine

United Kingdom

“Excellent service, clean and comfortable rooms. Tea and coffee plus milk and chocolate sachets too. Very nice breakfast and more if you want it. Love tbe lottle dog.”

Kimberley

United Kingdom

“Lovely, friendly couple. Room was clean and had ensuite, kettle, free view TV, towels, a few basic complimentary toiletries. Beds were comfy. Perfect location, for food, shopping, beach and transport links close by. Definitely recommend. We've...”

Skyblues1961

United Kingdom

“Warm Welcome. Nice Room. Very Clean Friendly people”

Gemma

United Kingdom

“It was clean and comfortable, it was in a quiet street, not far from town or the beach. I felt safe and welcomed. Keith and Christine made feel welcome and were very approachable”

Richard

United Kingdom

“The cooked breakfast was excellent, as was the bright and comfy room ,”

Sonia

United Kingdom

“I really enjoyed my stay, it is like home from home. I had a lovely warm welcome from owners Catherine & Keith. Lovely room, very comfy and clean. Close to the beach, Old Village, shops & buses. Book your stay 🥰🌻”

Sandra

United Kingdom

“It’s so comfy and very welcoming. Loved the breakfast. Such an amazing choice. Everything is fresh and loved the cold water in the little fridge in our room. So many little things add to our room. Thank you.”

Quality rating

Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 4 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Hosted by Keith and Christine Beckett

9.2

Host review score

Keith and Christine Beckett

The property was built in 1866 and is a Victorian Building that has been renovated and added to and used as a B & B and Guest House since 1950. It is now one of the Top 5 Small Establishments with a 4 Star Guest Accommodation Rating with Silver Award for High Quality of Accommodation and Customer Service with also achieved the Breakfast Award for variety of menu along with a 5 Star Food Hygiene Certificate & small honesty bar, since we became hosts.

We are a couple that moved from West London to the Isle of Wight in 2007 and have been running the business ever since. I was a Chartered Surveyor and Chris was a School Bursar but fancied a change of life from the London rat race! I am a keen sportsperson and currently play Bowls and a National level.

Shanklin - With its stunning wide, sandy beaches, dramatic cliffs, expansive countryside, town, Old Village with over 20 local restaurants all within a 10-minute walk, 60 various attractions on the Island, walking and cycling routes, and excellent transport links from the mainland and across the Island, Shanklin really is the ideal location to base yourself for your Isle of Wight holiday. The Swiss Cottage is only 200 yards away from the cliff top/cliff lift/steps down to Shanklin Beach (Sorry we do not have any sea views) & also 100 yards away from the start of the High Street up to the Old Village and also 300 yards away from Bus & Train Stations, so we are ideally located in a quiet road the Heart of Shanklin!

Language spoken: English

Property surroundings

Facilities of The Swiss Cottage, Shanklin

Great facilities! Review score, 9

House rules

The Swiss Cottage, Shanklin takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in

From 15:00 to 19:00

You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.

Check-out

From 07:00 to 10:00

Cancellation/ prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.

Children and beds

Child policies

Children older than 13 years are welcome.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 18

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Payments by Booking.com

Booking.com takes your payment on behalf of the property for this stay, but make sure you have cash for any extras once you get there.

Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

Parties

Parties/events are not allowed

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Check in is between 15.00 and 19:00.

Bar Facilities - This is not a Full Bar but a small 'Honesty Bar' in the Lounge area with a small selection of wines & beers etc, in case you need a drink, as we are not always in of an evening.

The local public house is only 50 yards away from us.

Please inform The Owners in the Special Request Box, if you have any dietary requirements/allergies or medical/mobility conditions before you arrive.

Discounted Car/Bike Ferry Fares available with Red Funnel & Wightlink for your stay, so contact us for more information.

Please note that there is an additional charge for late check in after our standard check in time;

£5 per hour per room from 19:00 to 21:59.

£10 per hour per room from 22:00 to 23:59.

Please note that there is an additional charge for early check in before our standard check in time;

£5 per hour per room from 12:00 to 14:59.

Please note that there is an additional charge for late check out after our standard check out time;

£5 per hour per room from 10:00 to 12:00.

All requests for check-in/check-out outside of scheduled hours are subject to prior approval by the property Owners and must be requested at least 1 day before arrival.

Please inform The Swiss Cottage, Shanklin in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.

In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Food & beverage services at this property may be limited or unavailable due to Coronavirus (COVID-19).

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to help protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

It is not possible to stay at this property for Coronavirus (COVID-19) quarantine purposes.