Sea View - an apartment that sleeps 4 guests in 2 bedrooms
This lovely 2 bedroom apartment enjoys spectacular views over Shanklin, Sandown and the English Channel it is a truly beautiful retreat. The apartment is part of a recently refurbished period residence - previously a Victorian gentleman's residence. The building is light and airy and set in two acres of grounds, in a elevated and quiet coastal location, close to Shanklin Old Village and adjacent to National Trust land.
Sea View has an open plan living room with sofa and two tub chairs which boasts a large bay window were you can relax and take advantage of the magnificent uninterrupted sea views over Shanklin, Sandown and the English Channel.
The kitchen is fitted to a very high specification and patio doors leading off the living room to an outside balcony with table and chairs. The double bedroom has fantastic sea views as does the twin bedroom. The tiled bathroom has bath with shower over.
There are extensive mature gardens at the rear to wander and relax in and take in the stunning sea view. Parking is to the front of the house.
Property manager
Island Holiday Homes
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Languages
English
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Outdoor space
Ocean view
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Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
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About the area
Shanklin
Located in Shanklin, this cottage is by the sea. Ryde Pier Head Terminal and Shanklin and Sandown Golf Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Isle of Wight Donkey Sanctuary and Sandown Pier. Isle of Wight Owl and Falconry Centre and Oceanblue Sea Charters are also worth visiting.
Shanklin, Isle of Wight
What's nearby
Shanklin Old Village - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
Shanklin Chine - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
Shanklin Theatre - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
Shanklin Beach - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
Ventnor Beach - 20 min drive - 6.6 km
Getting around
Shanklin Station - 7 min drive
Southampton (SOU) - 141 min drive
Restaurants
Shanklin Chine - 12 min walk
Laburnum Cottage Tea Rooms - 11 min walk
Fishermans Cottage - 12 min walk
The Copper Kettle - 13 min walk
The Crab - 9 min walk
Frequently asked questions
Is Sea View - an apartment that sleeps 4 guests in 2 bedrooms pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
What time is check-in at Sea View - an apartment that sleeps 4 guests in 2 bedrooms?
Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Sea View - an apartment that sleeps 4 guests in 2 bedrooms?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Sea View - an apartment that sleeps 4 guests in 2 bedrooms located?
Situated by the sea, this cottage is within a 10-minute walk of Shanklin Old Village and Shanklin Chine. Isle of Wight Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and Shanklin Theatre are also within 15 minutes. Shanklin Station is 20 minutes by foot.
Reviews
8.6
Excellent
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8/10 Good
14 Oct 2024
Luccombe
Beautiful peaceful location on 2nd floor of old mansion. Views out to sea are breathtaking. Happy to reccomend this property.
Weather was very good when we were there in Sept. You can walk into Shanklin within few minutes and in the other direction you can pick up the coast path walk to Ventnor from road outside property.
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10/10 Excellent
21 Aug 2024
Stunning views!
Our recent stay at Sea View was amazing, the appartment was cosy, but everything paled into insignificance compared to the views of the stunning coastline of the Isle of Wight. I can even overlook the rated dated procedure of the keys being posted to me ans having to drop them back after we had checked out!
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10/10 Excellent
Lucinda C.
10 May 2024
Stunning views and peaceful location
A real haven and worth climbing the hill for. Perfect for solo travellers. Clean and comfortable. Make sure you bring a few dishwasher tablets/washing up liquid and bin liners as there were none provided at the property.
Lucinda C.
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8/10 Good
Seema D.
10 Sept 2023
Fantastic views
We booked a last minute holiday and were very happy to have found SeaView. The staff were very helpful in sorting out the keys etc out of hours. The location and the grounds are beautiful. The apartment itself is comfortable and has all the essentials.
It could be slightly cleaner, but otherwise all good.
Seema D.
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10/10 Excellent
Janet & Peter P.
28 Sept 2024
Good apartment for two people.
Stunning views from the apartment. Quiet location. Good space for a couple. good wifi.
Storage space in second bedroom very limited.
Good appliances but lacked enough cutlery particularly if booked for four people.
Customers need to be made aware that toilet and kitchen rolls and washing up liquid and dishwasher tablets are not provided which we found surprising.
Janet & Peter P.
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8/10 Good
16 July 2024
July 2024
A lovely apartment. Fantastic views lovely gardens and good location and plenty of car parking space.
The only issue we had was wardrobe space The wardrobe in the 2nd bedroom was a child's wardrobe and wasn't tall enough for adult clothing and the wardrobe in the main bedroom was full of stuff leaving very little space.
Some of the furniture was old and tired and could do with replacing
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8/10 Good
16 July 2023
Lucky with the weather.
Had a nice holiday, thankyou. Lucky with the weather some days, the flat got warm in the sun, but when wet or windy, the old windows rattled, and it got cold and felt damp. TV and hi fi are dated. Seating bit uncomfortable. Nice sea view, on cliff, top of a steep hill.
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8/10 Good
15 Sept 2023
3rd stay at Seaview
This is our 3rd stay at Seaview. We keep coming back because of the fantastic view.
However this flat needs lots of TLC. Bathroom was a bit grim with black mould around bath.
Window was cleaner this year so we were pleased about that. However when open the windows, windowsills (where window was and outside windowsill) were so dirty ..full of cobwebs and dead bugs !! Couldn’t open the window in small bedroom because dead bugs & dirt were coming onto bed. We think no-one clean them.
Please clean windowsills inside & out, and get rid of black mould around bath.
Thank you for painting outdoor furniture, however the parasol was broken and unable to use it ..such a shame.
Still, We had a lovely time there overlooking beautiful views and seeing red squirrels running around the garden was so special.
Look forward to coming back again.
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8/10 Good
Allison W.
4 Nov 2022
Lovely location with amazing views.
Lovely location with amazing views. We really enjoyed the balcony.
The flat was functional and served its purpose but lacked that home-from-home feel.
There was a terribly unpleasant, musty smell from the moment we stepped inside. We tried opening windows to air it and spraying air fresheners, but just couldn't shift the odour. Is there a hidden damp problem somewhere? It didn't help that there is absolutely nowhere to dry wet towels etc and the fan in the bathroom was totally ineffectual.
The wifi was very intermittent but probably not a lot the host can do about that.
All the same we really loved our stay on the IOW and will definitely return, but probably to a different apartment.
Thanks
Allison W.
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8/10 Good
3 Oct 2022
Quiet location with good access to walks.
Cosy apartment with wonderful views and great location for walks. Excellent customer service from Island Holiday Homes.
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8/10 Good
26 Aug 2022
Great see view from the sitting room
It was clean and tidy with modern facilities. Beautiful views from every angle! The only downside is that the blinds were not blocking the light in the morning. It would be great if blackout blinds are fitted.
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8/10 Good
30 July 2022
Fab Views of Isles of Wight
House sits high up on steep hill with fantastic view across the Island and mainland and a large Garden with plenty of seating and views.
Property is easy to find with plenty of parking, 1st floor apartment no lift access but carpeted big stairs to apartment.
Very clean and light Apartment bathroom is on the small side but usable, nicely equipped Kitchen all appliances you need and utensils.
Its a fare walk to the town or beach around 10 mins down hill just a hard walk back needed a few stops (unfit)
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8/10 Good
15 July 2022
Stunning Views!! ... Shame about dirty windows
This is our 2nd stay at Seaview.
We love to stay here because of the stunning views.
It is a shame the windows and windowsills (outside) are so dirty and full of cobwebs & dead bugs.
It was bad 2 years ago and even worse this time.
Luckily the weather was good, so windows were open most of the time so we could still enjoy the beautiful sea views.
Outside table & chairs were such a state. (We did mention it 2 years ago) But we were really pleased with new addition of a parasol !! We could sit out without too hot. Thank you for that. Also we woke up at 4am as bedrooms were so bright (blind doesn't work well) You need eye mask!
Overall, we enjoyed our stay!
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8/10 Good
Mick j.
5 July 2022
Fantastic position
Great holiday in Seaview apartment but needs a little TLC and new comfortable lounge and balcony furniture.
Please more attention to detail and cleaning as this is a fantastic property.
Marvellous location with good car parking and an apartment that provided us with a comfortable stay
Looking forward to revisiting
Lynn H.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
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8/10 Good
29 May 2022
Accommodation is fine.
Accommodation is fine, although maybe becoming a little dated. Location is up hill from Shanklin, which may not be good for a walk home for some.
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8/10 Good
Ian B.
2 May 2022
Please clean the windows!
We’ve stayed here numerous times over many years as we love the apartment due to it’s location. One of the main attractions is the view as seen in the promotional photos, however, these photos are several years old and the windows have not been cleaned in that time such that they are frankly filthy. Therefore, the outlook is less “sea view’ but more ‘permanent fog’.
Such a shame to witness the deterioration of such a fine holiday property. I’m sure it could be rectified quickly.
Ian B.
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8/10 Good
1 Apr 2022
At the top of a steep hill
Glorious views and lovely grounds. However, we arrived in March when it was cold and windy. The windows and doors in the flat are poor fitting and rattled loudly, letting in a lot of cold air. What a relief when the wind dropped. Bathroom is very cramped. Internet was unusable during our stay. We could not even load emails. Had to use a mobile phone as a hub.
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6/10 Okay
1 Mar 2022
Nice view and warm flat, need a bit of TLC
It was a lovely flat. it needs a big time spring clean as it was so dusty, windows were very dirty, sheets not properly fitted.
Also no clear info about anything. the information book was few years old and dusty.
Getting and dropping the key is not good.
No beach around. 2 acre boring unnecessary garden.
Basic toiletry needed.
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10/10 Excellent
22 Feb 2022
Great views, and quiet location
Our apartment was in a great location with fab sea views. Also great skies. Bedrooms were good, with ample storage. Only suggestions are the main room seating was not comfortable, and internet slow. But internet cable was being installed on the street during our stay.
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10/10 Excellent
Sheila W.
27 Jan 2022
Our four week stay at Seaview, Shanklin
We had a very relaxing four weeks at this beautiful property.
The sea views made it very interesting, as thee were so many vessels passing around the coast-everyday there was a different view.
The only negative we could mention was the lounge suite. Because it was leather it didn't give any support and we found ourselves having to constantly readjust the cushions, but apart from that, everything else was perfect
Sheila W.
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8/10 Good
John B.
13 Oct 2021
Island Holiday
Our second year running here. Great location with stunning views. Be prepared for steep climbs back up from the Old village and esplanade.
John B.
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10/10 Excellent
Anne S.
7 Oct 2021
A super retreat
Excellent location. Near theatre and restaurant stunning views. Easy access to other beauty spots. And shops. Worth a try
Anne S.
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8/10 Good
Susan B.
27 Sept 2021
Lovely September Week
Really enjoyed our stay at Sea View. Great location and wonderful views. Apartment is very comfortable and spacious for 2 people - probably okay for up to 4. Well-equipped kitchen - all you need although we ate out most of the time.
Susan B.
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8/10 Good
Debra C.
22 July 2021
View to die for!
Beautiful, panoramic view ..top of the hill so...great if you fit + active!
A little outdated decor...but fab for a weeks staycation
Gardens beautiful, wildlife on your doorstep!
Debra C.
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