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The Swiss Cottage, Shanklin

Popular Amenities

Free wifi
Spa
Parking
Breakfast available
Housekeeping
Restaurants
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The Swiss Cottage, Shanklin Room Options

Comfort Double Room, 1 Double Bed

161 sq ft Free wifi Free self parking Sleeps 2 1 Double BedMore details

Single or Twin Room

161 sq ft Free wifi Free self parking Sleeps 2 2 Twin BedsMore details

About this property

The Swiss Cottage, Shanklin

Near Shanklin Beach


Located in Shanklin, The Swiss Cottage, Shanklin is by the sea, a 4-minute drive from Shanklin Beach and 8 minutes from Isle of Wight Zoo. This bed & breakfast is 2.4 mi (3.9 km) from Sandown Beach and 4.3 mi (7 km) from Ventnor Beach.


Make yourself at home in one of the 8 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring DVD players and LED televisions. Your Select Comfort bed comes with premium bedding. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms feature bathtubs or showers, designer toiletries, and hair dryers.


Take in the views from a terrace and a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access. Additional amenities at this Victorian bed & breakfast include a communal living room and bike parking.


Guests may use a ferry terminal shuttle for a surcharge, and free self parking is available onsite.


Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometer.

Shanklin Theatre - 0.5 km / 0.3 mi
Shanklin Beach - 0.5 km / 0.3 mi
Shanklin Chine - 0.6 km / 0.4 mi
Shanklin Old Village - 0.6 km / 0.4 mi
Rylstone Gardens - 0.8 km / 0.5 mi
Isle of Wight Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty - 1.4 km / 0.9 mi
Lake Beach - 1.6 km / 1 mi
Sandown Beach - 3.1 km / 1.9 mi
Sandown Pier - 3.3 km / 2.1 mi
Isle of Wight Donkey Sanctuary - 3.8 km / 2.4 mi
Shanklin and Sandown Golf Club - 3.9 km / 2.4 mi
Yaverland Beach - 4.2 km / 2.6 mi
Monks Bay Beach - 4.4 km / 2.7 mi
Dinosaur Isle - 4.4 km / 2.8 mi
Isle of Wight Zoo - 4.7 km / 2.9 mi

The nearest airports are:
Southampton (SOU) - 62.6 km / 38.9 mi
Bournemouth (BOH-Bournemouth Intl.) - 66 km / 41 mi



Languages

English

Amenities

Top family-friendly amenities

Popular Amenities

Free wifi
Spa
Parking
Breakfast available
Housekeeping
Restaurants

Parking and transportation

  • Parking (limited spaces)

  • Free self parking

  • Free parking nearby

  • Street parking

  • Bicycle parking available

Food and drink

  • Free tea bags/instant coffee

  • Restaurant dining guide

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Things to do

  • Television in common areas

  • Television

Conveniences

  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Daily housekeeping

Outdoors

  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • Parking (limited spaces)

  • Newspapers in lobby (surcharge)

  • Free newspaper

  • Laptop-friendly workspace

Languages spoken

  • English

Activities nearby

  • Parking (limited spaces)

  • Free self parking

  • Free parking nearby

  • Street parking

  • Bicycle parking available

Accessibility

If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.

Common areas

  • Wheelchair accessible – no

Policies

Check-in

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

Early check-in subject to availability

Early check-in is available for a fee

late check-in subject to availability

Express check-in available

Minimum check-in age: 16

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

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. 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 will receive an email 72 hours before arrival with check-in instructions. The host will greet guests on arrival. Please 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.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Children and extra beds

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Optional extras

  • 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)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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 fire extinguisher, 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

We should mention

  • Children 12 years old and younger are not permitted at this property.
  • Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
  • Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.
  • Contactless check-out is available.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

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