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