About this property

Comfortable Accommodation: The Good Ships in Shanklin offers a holiday home with one bedroom and two bathrooms. Guests enjoy a fully equipped kitchen, washing machine, and free WiFi. Outdoor Spaces: A spacious garden provides a relaxing environment. Free on-site private parking is available for convenience. Local Attractions: Shanklin Beach is a 6-minute walk away. Nearby attractions include Blackgang Chine (16 km) and Dinosaur Isle (4.4 km). Southampton Airport is 62 km from the property. Activities: Boating opportunities enhance the surrounding area.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.4 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

    • Situated in the best rated area in Shanklin, this property has an excellent location score of 9.5

    • Free private parking available on-site


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1 extra-large double bed
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  • Tricia
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Richard was incredably proactive when we had trouble conneting to the internet. Sorting it very quickly, visiting on a very wet and windy evening.
  • Elizabeth
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The house was beautiful and in a really lovely location. It was spacious, comfortable and cozy and very well equipped.
  • June
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The apartment was very spacious, clean and comfortable and was well thought out. It has lovely views across Shanklin to the downs and you can see the sea too. It was nice to have milk, tea, coffee, sugar and biscuits when we arrived too. I would...

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.

Managed by The Island Holiday Company Ltd

Company review score: 8.8Based on 441 reviews from 125 properties
125 managed properties

Company information

There is nothing better than being on holiday, then having a home from home to stay in. Here at The Island Holiday Company, we offer a wide range of self-catering homes from pet-friendly to beach side, village to a town there’s a home waiting for you to make the perfect holiday. Let us show you what the Isle of Wight has to offer, with years of knowledge and experience; we are waiting for you. To give you peace of mind all our properties are managed, cleaned and looked after by us. They are inspected by us, with our high standards and quality of service we can assure you, you will receive the comfortable and relaxing holiday you deserve. We've partnered with Yhangry to bring exceptional dining right to your accommodation. From arrival meals to celebration dinners, enjoy restaurant-quality dining without ever leaving your new home. Start planning your getaway menu, by contacting us for more details.

Property information

"The Good Ships" is an extremely spacious one bedroom annexe property, positioned on the periphery of the south-east coast of the island, in the popular village of Shanklin, with access down to the esplanade and sandy beach only a short walk away, making it an ideal base for couples to explore the local area. The open plan living area on the ground floor has bi folding doors, with direct access on to a large patio Having spent the day on the beach or exploring the island, why not sit in the evening sun and unwind with a glass of something cold, with the sea sparkling in the distance, Inside the well-equipped kitchen is adjacent to a four -seater dining table, allowing guests to watch the nominated chef in action! Whilst the remaining space accommodates an L shaped sofa, perfectly positioned to recline and switch on the Freeview TV. Upstairs you'll find a spacious bedroom with king size bed and and accompanying en suite shower room, the front elevation of which offers a Juliet balcony with a wonderful seating area where you can sit back relax and take in the distant sea view. A very short distance walk from The Good Ships is the highly popular Hideaway Restaurant and Bar. A one-of-a-kind quirky, family run establishment, perched atop the cliff, where they have developed a unique dining experience for all of their guests using fresh and sustainable ingredients. its' nautical interior and large garden boasts some of the best sea views of any restaurant on the Island, certainly well worth a visit whilst during your stay. (PET FRIENDLY - charges apply) An extremely spacious one bedroom holiday home, located moments from the cliff top above Shanklin beach and the perfect base for couples to enjoy coastal vistas and walks, whilst benefiting from the amenities in the quaint Old Shanklin village.

Neighbourhood information

The seaside town of Shanklin is well served by public transport around the island with regular buses and the railway ‘Island Line’ to Ryde and Sandown. The main town is only a 15 minute walk and offers a multitude of shops, cafés, bars and restaurants to entertain all ages and tastes. During the summer months the seafront is bustling with people gathering at one of the many restaurants or choosing a favoured spot for swimming and sunbathing along the long, golden beach. There is a lot of fun to be had for all the family with a variety of traditional seaside amusements, including crazy golf, arcades and ice cream stalls. If you like exploring, then Shanklin Chine is a must; with its natural beauty surrounded by waterfalls, streams and rare plants. The entrance is situated within Shanklin Old Village amongst popular local restaurants, pubs and thatched cottages. Over half this beautiful island is protected as an Area of Outstanding Nature Beauty, so why not take a day to explore some of the stunning scenery by taking a drive along the Military Road. Travel west from Shanklin, through Ventnor, a coastal town that clings to the cliff side and is famously the preferred holiday...

Language spoken

English

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House rules

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Check-in
From 16:00 to 00:00
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Check-out
Until 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.
Refundable damage deposit
A damage deposit of £150 is required on arrival. That's about US$202. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed within 14 days of check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full via credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.
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Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Cards accepted at this property
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

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

A damage deposit of £150 is required on arrival. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed within 14 days of check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full via credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.