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The Swiss Cottage, Shanklin

4.0 star property
4-star Victorian B&B near Shanklin Beach

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Front of property
Reception
Terrace/patio
Dining
Comfort Double Room, 1 Double Bed | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, Select Comfort beds, individually decorated

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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10 St Georges Road, Shanklin, England, PO37 6BA
  • Shanklin Beach
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Shanklin Old Village
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Shanklin Chine
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Southampton (SOU)
    ‪74 min drive‬

Room options

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Comfort Double Room, 1 Double Bed | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, Select Comfort beds, individually decorated

Comfort Double Room, 1 Double Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • 161 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Single or Twin Room | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, Select Comfort beds, individually decorated

Single or Twin Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 161 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Shanklin

Seaside stay .A stay at this B&B places you within half a mile (1 km) of Shanklin Beach and 3 miles (5 km) of Sandown Beach. Also, Isle of Wight Zoo is within 3 miles (5 km) and Ventnor Beach is within 6 miles (10 km).
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What's nearby

  • Shanklin Beach - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Shanklin Old Village - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Shanklin Chine - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Sandown Beach - 6 min drive - 2.1 miles
  • Ventnor Beach - 8 min drive - 5.0 miles

Getting around

  • Shanklin Station - 7 min walk
  • Southampton (SOU) - 113 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Shanklin Chine - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Laburnum Cottage Tea Rooms - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Dragon Pearl Chinese Restaurant - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪The Copper Kettle - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪The Townhouse Bar - ‬5 min walk

About this property

The Swiss Cottage, Shanklin

4-star Victorian B&B near Shanklin Beach
As a guest of The Swiss Cottage, Shanklin, you'll find a terrace, a garden, and a communal living room. Public spaces have free WiFi. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 4-star Shanklin bed & breakfast.

  • 8 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Built in 1866
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Newspapers for purchase
  • Television in lobby
  • Smoking in designated areas
The Swiss Cottage, Shanklin offers 8 accommodations with DVD players and complimentary newspapers. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Select Comfort beds feature premium bedding. 32-inch LED televisions come with digital channels.

Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers, designer toiletries, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and coffee/tea makers. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free offsite parking
  • Street parking available
  • Ferry terminal shuttle (surcharge)
  • Onsite parking available only on request
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited onsite parking (max 1 space per unit)

Things to do

  • TV in common areas

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LED TV with digital channels
  • CD player
  • DVD player

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Premium bedding
  • Select Comfort mattress

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Restaurant dining guides
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Electrical adapters
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Laptop workspace
  • Portable fan
  • Recycling
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 7:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Late check-in fee for check-in between 7:00 PM and 10:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 16

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the ferry terminal (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 72 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
There is no front desk at this property
Guests will receive an email within 72 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; your host will greet you
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 72 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 7:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Guests should be aware that dogs reside at this property
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Guests who wish to book ferry tickets are encouraged to contact the property before arrival to pre-book it and receive a discounted price.
Guests with dietary restrictions or food allergies should contact this property in advance.

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between November 27 and January 31.

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children 12 and younger are not allowed at this property. All guests older than 12 are welcome.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Late check-in fee for check-in between 7:00 PM and 10:00 PM
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve onsite parking
This property accepts cash
Cashless transactions are available
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and outdoor lighting
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve onsite parking. This property accepts cash. This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and outdoor lighting in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • Children 12 years old and younger aren't allowed at this property.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

National rating

This establishment has received its official star rating from VisitEngland, the National Tourist Board for England.

Property is also known as

Swiss Cottage Hotel Shanklin
Swiss Cottage Shanklin
Swiss Cottage Shanklin Guesthouse
The Swiss Cottage Shanklin
The Swiss Cottage, Shanklin Shanklin
The Swiss Cottage, Shanklin Bed & breakfast
The Swiss Cottage, Shanklin Bed & breakfast Shanklin

Frequently asked questions

How close is The Swiss Cottage, Shanklin to the airport?

The Swiss Cottage, Shanklin is 38.9 mi (113-min drive) away from the Southampton (SOU) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does The Swiss Cottage, Shanklin have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at The Swiss Cottage, Shanklin.

How close is The Swiss Cottage, Shanklin to the beach?

This bed & breakfast is a short 6-minute walk from Shanklin Beach and 8-minute walk from Small Hope Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does The Swiss Cottage, Shanklin offer free breakfast?

The Swiss Cottage, Shanklin does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at The Swiss Cottage, Shanklin?

No, there is no casino at this bed & breakfast.

What time is check-in at The Swiss Cottage, Shanklin?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 7:00 PM.

Is there free parking at The Swiss Cottage, Shanklin?

This bed & breakfast offers free self parking.

Does The Swiss Cottage, Shanklin have a pool?

The Swiss Cottage, Shanklin does not have a pool.

Does The Swiss Cottage, Shanklin have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this bed & breakfast.

How close is The Swiss Cottage, Shanklin to downtown Shanklin?

The Swiss Cottage, Shanklin is 0.2 mi away from Shanklin.

The Swiss Cottage, Shanklin Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 49 out of 68 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 13 out of 68 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 68 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 68 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 68 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
2nd visit just a very good place to stay can't fault this facility very well looked after
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rhiannon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Gem in Shanklin

This has to be the best place I have ever stayed in. Keith is a absolute gem and just genuinely a nice fella Christian is lovely aswell Stay here for the legends of a married couple that make you feel welcome and appreciated Thank you
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Angela

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Keith and Christine who own this hotel, are very friendly and welcoming. The property is in a perfect location. Short walk to beach, Old Village, transport. The place is spotlessly clean. There are extra toiletries in the rooms, ex. face cleansing pads. complimentary water on first night. Small fridge in room. Breakfast was good. I would recommend it.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

John

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
First class breakfast and service. Poor car parking at front of property.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Well run, very tidy and clean, cannot thank them enough.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had a really lovely stay . room was lovely and clean comfortable bed . Tasty home cooked breakfast . Good central location. Really good value for money . Hosts were friendly and helpful . Thank you for a lovely stay we had a lovely few days
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

John

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My sister and I had a wonderful time on our stay at the Swiss Cottage premises were very clean and well maintained, breakfast was excellent and there was lots of choice in the menu all in all a wonderful stay Christine couldn't have been more helpful.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Maria

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

N

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Good value , all the basics , needs an update

Overall ticks all the boxes . In some need of updating , decor , furniture . Mattress too soft for me , a topper or new one would be ideal. Parking was fine. An altercation with the owner and a guest at 1.30 am on my second night didn’t help my sleep . Whilst my room was next door to the entrance , and in all probability not the fault of the owner , regardless , there are other guests in the accommodation to consider. Overall decent for the price .
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lynne

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really lovely Keith and Christine couldn’t be more helpful, would definitely go back
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sylvia

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Judith R

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our hosts went above and beyond to be helpful and kept us well-informed. Our room was most comfortable. Breakfasts were served speedily and offered us choices eg it's been a long time since I had such excellent kippers. I loved the way our hosts would advise us of the flattest route to where we wanted to go! We left with warm feelings for our stay on Isle of Wight
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great stay

Excellent, they have really thought if everything . Parking was a bit difficult with it being tight
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Constance

Traveled with group, Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Swiss Cottage is a good quality, very clean well run Guest House/B&B. It is located close to public transport links and is within walking distance of the old town and esplanade/beach area. Keith and Christine have taken care to add little touches in the guest rooms like a bottle of water on arrival and a good selection of toiletries in case you had forgotten something. Our bed was very comfortable. We had everything we needed in our room and en-suite. The freshly cooked breakfast set you up for the day. We enjoyed a chat with Keith each morning at breakfast and if we wanted any help or information, all we had to do was ask. We would happily stay there again. Connie and John
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Vernon

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Half way between seafront and Old Village. Able to access seafront and restaurants easily. Need to reserve table for food most evenings at restaurants.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Trevor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very well looked after, very clean and friendly and an excellent breakfast 😃😃
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Trevor

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort

Never Again.

Bar was not open and was told we were not allowed to take a drink into our room. The bed was awful...too low and felt every spring. Did not sleep at all well. Water far too hot in the bathroom and not showing any warnings of scolding water. Shower over the bath was on a mixer pump which either scolded you or froze you before a comfortable temperature was obtained. The shower screen was fixed to the bath making it very difficult to get in and out of the bath.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Andy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good little hotel, thanks
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Melvyn

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A great, friendly stay

Great hosts, nice rooms, grand breakfasts. All positives and no negatives.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Diane

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Incredible stay.

Wow, what an amazing, homely hotel. It felt like walking into a home with so many extra little touches that makes it so special. Keith and Christine and just so welcoming and will do anything to help. The room itself was exceptionally clean and tidy and plenty of room. The breakfast included each morning was ample and the selection available was very inclusive. Furthermore, they also both had amazing understanding of someone with 30+ allergies, and did everything to make it as inclusive as possible. As hosts both Christine and Keith were very welcoming and chatty, and were always helpful on where to eat out, or places to visit. But, they were also so lovely just to chat to, they are both such wonderful people and incredible hosts. When i return to the Isle of Wight, I most certainly be staying there again. I cant wait to return.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022