Westbury Lodge

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Westbury Lodge
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Scored 9.6
Rated exceptional

About this property

Historic Setting: Westbury Lodge in Shanklin offers a 4-star guest house experience within a historic building. The property is adults-only and situated on a quiet street, providing a peaceful retreat. Exceptional Facilities: Guests enjoy a sun terrace, garden, and free WiFi. Additional amenities include a lounge, outdoor seating area, bicycle parking, and luggage storage. Free parking is available on-site. Comfortable Accommodations: Rooms feature private bathrooms with walk-in showers, garden views, and modern conveniences such as flat-screen TVs and work desks. Complimentary toiletries and bathrobes enhance the comfort. Delicious Breakfast: A variety of breakfast options are available, including continental, buffet, à la carte, full English/Irish, vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free. Local specialities, warm dishes, fresh pastries, and fruits are served. Nearby Attractions: Shanklin Beach is a 5-minute walk away, while attractions like Blackgang Chine and The Isle of Wight Donkey Sanctuary are within 5 km. Boating opportunities enhance the surrounding area.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.9 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 9.8

  • Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

Breakfast info

Continental, Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-free, Buffet

  • FREE parking!

Availability

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1 double bed
2 single beds
1 extra-large double bed
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2 single beds
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Brian
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Rosemary & David were perfect hosts, nothing was too much trouble. The breakfast selection was excellant”
  • Rohan
    India India
    “The host were expectional. They were friendly and took care of everything. The breakfast was good as well. The location was close to the beach so it was perfect stay.”
  • Peter
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Excellent friendly hosts, delicious food served hot, freshly cooked and presented beautifully. Homely atmosphere. Spotlessly clean and well decorated.”
  • Andrew
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “David and Rosemary were very helpful before we got there and during our stay. Very welcoming a real home from home for us. Positioned in a nice area easy access to the beach and transport, and just right distance from/to the nightlife.”
  • Ken
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “A good location in Shanklin. Breakfast was excellent, hot and well cooked with a good choice in the menu. We had a good welcome on arrival and everyone was helpful and friendly.”
  • Peter
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Everything was lovely, and the best we could have hoped for. Rosemary & David were perfect 'hosts'; leaving us to do our thing, but at the same time making sure we were comfortable. Bed was luxurious, shower room as clean as one could wish for. We...”
  • Chris
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “David and Rosemary were hosts to my parents for 6 days and mum and dad couldn't speak more highly about them. The facilities were great, clean and comfortable and mum said it felt very homely. Breakfast was amazing and they will definitely stay...”
  • Ray
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Warm welcome; great breakfast; comfortable bed; catered well for special dietry needs; good location to tour IOW”
  • Mccauley
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “They went above and beyond expectations, catered to us, couldnt have asked for more”
  • Chris
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Friendly and informative hosts. 1st class breakfasts. Ideal location. Lovely room.”

Managed by Rosemary & David Bannister

Company review score: 9.9Based on 72 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company information

We took over the Guest House in early 2020 and are very excited to be sharing our new home on this lovely island! Rosemary has a background in the hotel industry and more recently ran a successful training business providing customer service, sales and management training to the hospitality sector. Originally from Barbados, David has spent the last 20 years working as a chef in London for Capital Cafes and then one of the Browns restaurants in London's financial district. We love being out in the fresh air and look forward to exploring the coastal path on foot and the Islands many cycle paths. We love wildlife and Rosemary is a keen gardener. One of our first actions was to join Hampshire and Isle of Wight Wildlife Trust who run a number of reserves on the Island. Perfect for birdwatchers, walkers and lovers of wildlife. Did you know that we are one of few places in the UK that still have Red Squirrels. We both really enjoy hosting guests to stay and ensuring everyone leaves with happy memories of a great time. We look forward to extending that warm welcome to you.

Property information

We are an 'Adults Only' (16+) guesthouse, offering the type of accommodation we would like ourselves when we stay away from home. The house is more than 100 years old and situated on Shanklin Cliff, just 5 minutes walk from the beach and 15 minutes from Shanklin old Village. We are a great base from which to explore the island both by car and public transport. Transport from the mainland is frequent and varied; from car ferries to hovercraft! We welcome well behaved dogs in our allocated dog friendly rooms. Check before booking for availability. We have 8 en-suite bedrooms, 4 superior (spacious and light) and 4 standard. All have tea and coffee making facilities with fresh milk. There are hairdryers and flat screen TVs (Freeview) in all bedrooms. There is free WiFi throughout the building. We offer a breakfast buffet and selection of hot breakfasts; all served in our attractive dining room. Should the weather not be conducive to outdoor activities' you are welcome to relax in our comfortable guest sitting room. Help yourself to complimentary tea and coffee and you are welcome to borrow books, games and jigsaws. Westbury Lodge has been a guest house for over 20 years.

Neighbourhood information

Shanklin is a town that has everything. The beach, quaint Old Village, cliff walks and a huge choice of places to eat. We have an original Victorian theatre offering a range of shows. The 'Wight Line' railway runs from Ryde and links Shanklin to the Ferrys and Hovercraft coming over from Portsmouth. We are less than 5 minutes walk from the Coastal Path. Did you know you can walk all the way around the Island and 'Walk the Wight' is an annual walking festival bringing many to the Island to join in on the wide range of walks. If you are feeling energetic, a 30 minute walk along the shoreline or cliff path will take you to the seaside town of Sandown. In the other direction we are just 5 miles from the attractive village of Ventnor. A visit to Osbourne House (summer home of Queen Victoria) is a must and this is just a 30 minute drive away on the outskirts of Cowes. Cowes is the world renowned centre of sailing and 'Cowes Week' is a must for every sailor. For the beginner, you can take sailing lessons or for the less adventurous, hire a Kayak or Paddle Board. There are many other great places to visit such as the Garlic Farm, White Pearl, Allum Bay and The Needles to name a few.

Language spoken

English

Property surroundings

House rules

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Check-in
From 16:00 to 18:00
Check-out
From 09:00 to 11:00
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.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children are not allowed.

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
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.
Accepted payment methods
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests must be quiet between 22:00 and 08:00.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please note that this property cannot accommodate hen and stag parties.

Please note that early check-in is possible, however this must be confirmed with the property before arrival.

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

Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 08:00:00.