Title: Character Stone Cottage, Heart of the Old Village,10 mins walk to the beach! Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia [See all properties](http://www.expedia.com/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Character Stone Cottage, Heart of the Old Village,10 mins walk to the beach! ## Photo gallery for Character Stone Cottage, Heart of the Old Village,10 mins walk to the beach! ![Beach nearby - Character Stone Cottage, Heart of the Old Village,10 mins walk to the beach! (Shanklin)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33590000/33587800/33587729/fc1616fa.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Interior - Character Stone Cottage, Heart of the Old Village,10 mins walk to the beach! 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(Shanklin)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33590000/33587800/33587729/89eb0e4b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies In the heart of Shanklin's Old Village, Stoneydowns offers a charming stone cottage experience. This 1824 cottage blends character with modern conveniences, featuring a beautifully decorated living room with a brick fireplace, well-equipped kitchen, and private roof terrace perfect for an evening glass of wine. ## Reviews 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 61350 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Washer - Free WiFi - Outdoor Space - Fireplace ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travelers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Character Stone Cottage, Heart of the Old Village,10 mins walk to the beach! Refurbished. Safer Stays - Specialised Anti Viral cleaning before check in - Contactless check in and check out. DISCOUNTED ferry rates available upon booking. Stoneydowns is a beautiful stone cottage in the heart of the charming Old Village in Shanklin. Dating back to 1824 the cottage offers a wealth of character but with all the modern conveniences required for a relaxing stay. Stoneydowns is perfectly situated for you to enjoy all the Isle of Wight has to offer. A 1 minute stroll will lead you to the many quintessential thatched pubs and tearooms in the Old Village and an abundance of other restaurants offering a range of different cuisines. Shanklin Chine is a 4 minute walk way with its enchanting waterfalls and stunning scenery. The award winning sandy beach in Shanklin is a mere 10 minute stroll with it's lovely clear waters. Tower Cottage gardens are also on your doorstep (3-5 minute walk) as well as some lovely gift shops for a spot of retail therapy. If you fancy a show Shanklin theatre is just round the corner (3 minute walk) and provides year round entertainment. The Isle of Wight has many other attractions all within easy reach of Stoneydowns either by car or bus. The bus stop which will take you all over the island is literally at the end of the road! Please see our local attraction recommendations which will give you estimated travel times from the cottage. With hundreds of miles of footpaths and cycle routes around the Island there is something for everyone of any age. The Cottage: Stoneydowns is arranged over 3 floors and sleeps 6 in 3 bedrooms. On the 1st floor is the Master bedroom with a super king sized bed and also a twin bedroom. The Twin room is set up with a full size 3ft single bed with a 2nd full size 3ft single guest bed underneath. The room can be arranged either as a single, twin or double room depending on your preference. The 3rd bedroom has a king size bed and its own separate dressing room this is located on the 3rd floor. There are lovely views of the downs from the Master and 3rd floor bedroom. Hairdryers are in the Master and Top dressing room. There is bathroom on the 1st floor with a bath and multi function shower over and 2 separate toilets, 1 on the ground floor and 1 on the 1st floor. All the bedrooms are beautifully decorated and all the beds have lovely brand new memory foam mattresses and plenty of pillows. Towels and linens are also provided but please remember a beach towel. The ground floor has a good sized living - dining room with 2 large comfy sofas seating 5-6 and a roomy armchair as well as a 43" Led Smart TV with Freeview, BT Sport Channels, DVD and BluRay player. A lovely brick fireplace is the focal point. The dining area is furnished with a large carved wood table that seats 6\. Through the double doors from the lounge leads through into the very well equipped modern kitchen with ceramic hob, fan oven, microwave, fridge/freezer, toaster, kettle and coffee machine. The utility room houses a washing machine and dishwasher. There is also a downstairs toilet and coats area. Free Wifi is also available. We have a selection of DVD's, board games and books should you wish to use them. Roof Terrace. Accessed via french doors in the twin bedroom is a small private roof terrace perfect for an evening glass of wine or soaking up the sun. Parking. Parking is a 30 second - 1 minute walk away in the Old Village public car park. Unloading next to the cottage is no problem but cars must be parked in the car park once unloaded as there are parking restrictions outside the cottage for conservation purposes. A tourist parking permit for 1 car is included with every booking allowing guests to park in the local Old Village car park and many other council owned car parks and bays on the Island Local Amenities. Londis is 3 minutes walk away for your essentials. A large Co - Op is a 10 minute walk for larger shops. Waitrose, Sainsburys and Tesco are all on the island and will deliver to the cottage. A welcome box is provided on arrival with teas and coffee. We also have available upon request: 1 highchair 1 travel cot ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach nearby ### Internet - Available in the cottage: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Car not required - Limited onsite parking (max 1 space) ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Freezer - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Stovetop - Toaster ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided - Memory foam mattress ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Fireplace - Living room ### Entertainment - Books - DVD player - Games - TV - Video library ### Outdoor areas - Patio - Rooftop terrace ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Fan - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - In a rural location - In a village - Near a zoo - Near the sea ### Things to do - Optional golf privileges - Birdwatching nearby - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Horseback riding nearby - Jet skiing nearby - Mountain biking nearby - Sailing nearby - Scuba diving nearby - Snorkeling nearby - Surfing/bodyboarding nearby - Swimming nearby - Theme park nearby - Windsurfing nearby - Winery tours nearby ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) - First aid kit - Fire extinguisher ### General - Unit size: 1,350 square feet ## Similar properties ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4530000/4524100/4524087/bcf859ed.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Luccombe Manor Country House Hotel Shanklin - Pool - Hot tub - Pet friendly - Parking included 8.6 Excellent 299 reviews $101 nightly $122 total Mar 4 - Mar 5 Total with taxes and fees [](https://www.expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-04&endDate=2026-03-05&selected=4524087&PinnedHotelID=4524087&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/32000000/31090000/31081300/31081287/a5ddc5e3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### The Swiss Cottage, Shanklin Shanklin - 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You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation ### We should mention A car is not required for transportation to and from this property ## About the neighborhood Located in Shanklin, this cottage is in a rural area and near the beach. Shanklin Theatre and Dinosaur Isle are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Isle of Wight Donkey Sanctuary and Isle of Wight Owl and Falconry Centre. Traveling with kids? Consider Amazon World Zoo Park and Isle of Wight Zoo. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and scuba diving nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and mountain biking. [Visit our Shanklin travel guide](https://www.expedia.com/Shanklin.dx182640) [View more Cottages in Shanklin](https://www.expedia.com/Shanklin-Cottages.d182640-aaCottages.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C50.62695%2C-1.17856&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=TtHVCEI06yS7r3aP9fjxpbnwtxY=) Shanklin, ENG ### What's nearby - ![One of the chocolate box thatched cottages on the isle of wight](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/182640/300d3540-9419-44a7-8a90-9479d2e9fb16.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Shanklin Old Village 1 min walk \- 0.1 miles - ![#lksawaydays on the #isleofwight spent some time at the very pleasant Shanklin](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/182640/670099a8-41f8-4ef9-a0c4-839af042cb91.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Shanklin Chine 2 min walk \- 0.1 miles - ![June is a good time to visit - before the school holidays and a good chance of a few warm days. ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/182640/10c200c8-01be-4c6b-8301-7cb71dd0425c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Shanklin Beach 5 min walk \- 0.3 miles - ![Picture taken a very short walk up the cliffs from the beach.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/182521/f2eea72d-107d-48fb-a6bb-28e4226b85d4.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Isle of Wight Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty 12 min walk \- 0.7 miles - Shanklin Theatre 1 min walk \- 0.0 miles ### Getting around - Shanklin Station 11 min walk - Southampton (SOU) 113 min drive ### Restaurants - The Falcon 8 min walk - The Barnhouse Bar & Restaurant 14 min walk - The Village Inn 2 min walk - Bayside Fish & Chips 13 min walk - The Plough & Barley Corn 5 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Character Stone Cottage, Heart of the Old Village,10 mins walk to the beach! pet-friendly? ### How much is parking? ### What time is check-in at Character Stone Cottage, Heart of the Old Village,10 mins walk to the beach!? ### What time is check-out at Character Stone Cottage, Heart of the Old Village,10 mins walk to the beach!? ### Where is Character Stone Cottage, Heart of the Old Village,10 mins walk to the beach! located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Character Stone Cottage, Heart of the Old Village,10 mins walk to the beach! Reviews ## Reviews ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travelers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative. [More information](https://www.expedia.com/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 60 8 - Good 5 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10 Cleanliness ### 9.8 Location ### 10 Property conditions & facilities ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Emma P. Jul 1, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beautiful Holiday stay & Location Absolutely lovely property, everything you need & location is perfect for the beach, pubs, restaurants and the beautiful old village, bus stops & convenience stores. Perfect for families or couples. Myself & my husband thoroughly enjoyed our stay at stoney-downs & would happily book again. ##### Emma P. Stayed 10 nights in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### mark n. Jul 6, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Shanklin shine Wonderful location and easy access to the chine and beach, will definitely stop again ##### mark n. Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sigrid May 30, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication Wonderful relaxing stay. Character, comfort, and condition of Stoneyhouse are all worth a return next year. We’re looking forward to it! ##### Sigrid Stayed 7 nights in May 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Andrew S. Sep 1, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Another great holiday. Second time we have stayed here and, again, it didn’t disappoint. Just a lovely house in the middle of the old village. I’ve been regularly visiting the island for over 50 years and this is looking like our ‘go-to’ accommodation! ##### Andrew S. Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Andrew S. Sep 5, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Lovely House in Centre of Village. A fantastic house in the old village. Clean, well equipped and loads of character. A genuine couple of minutes walk to any of the village pubs and shops, and only a little further for the rest of Shanklin. The cliff tops and lift are nearby and it’s only about 15 minutes walk to the esplanade and beach. I’ve been visiting the island since I was a tot - staying in guest houses, hotels, our own caravan and statics - and this is the nicest place so far. Will definitely book again. ##### Andrew S. Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Andrew S. Sep 2, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Lovely house in a perfect location. ##### Andrew S. Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Sarah D. Aug 10, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Lovely cottage central to the lovely old village ##### Sarah D. Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Zoe A. Jul 27, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great place to stay Fantastic location in a quiet cul de sac. Lovely spacious accommodation. Parking permit was a great added bonus and really useful to have. Plus parking was only a few steps away from the property. ##### Zoe A. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Vanessa S. Jul 28, 2018 #### Home from Home Beautiful cottage in a great location for a family holiday. Short stroll to the beach to it’s plenty of family friendly bars and restaurants. Cottage itself is lovely and comfortable. The superb weather was an extra bonus! ##### Vanessa S. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018 This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 8/10 Good #### Anna G. Aug 24, 2016 #### A lovely, clean and well located cottage. A great base for exploring Shanklin. We had a great stay at the cottage, had everything we needed for our holiday. It is a superb location, close to the high street and a short stroll to the seafront. The cottage is surprisingly spacious, our children loved all of the different rooms. The beds were really comfortable and the roof terrace was a great place to sit and relax. ##### Anna G. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2016 ### 10/10 Excellent #### David R. May 24, 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Excellent return visit Second holiday in this lovely property. Brilliant position in a quiet dead end street, well kitted out, comfy beds and really close to some great pubs and restaurants. Thoroughly recommended! ##### David R. Stayed 7 nights in May 2021 This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Laura S. Feb 4, 2017 #### Simply beautiful holiday cottage! Beautiful holiday cottage with fabulous decor & a true warm and cosy environment. We loved the location with pubs, shops & restaurants all on the doorstep. We also spent evenings in with the well equipped kitchen making it easy to cook & dine in (although so many good take away options too!). The cottage felt so spacious & the beds SO comfortable. We highly recommend & loved our stay here! ##### Laura S. This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Julie H. Jul 28, 2016 #### Very comfortable and well equipped property providing a lovely holiday home for all ages.. Exceptionally clean and comfortable property. Good directions to help find the property and helpful information re: local parking. Courteous txt from owner on arrival which was a nice touch. Useful information in the property regarding appliances, and local telephone numbers should we need help with anything. We hope to return soon! ##### Julie H. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2016 This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Clare W. Oct 30, 2016 #### Stunning house, comfortable and well equipped My family of 4 (includes 2 teenagers) have just returned from a magical week with amazing weather for the end of October, people were still swimming in the sea! The cottage was beautiful, well equipped with very comfortable beds. Shanklin was a great base to explore the whole island. It was absolutely no bother parking in the carpark (2 minutes from the house) and we enjoyed a few films on Netflicks. We will definately be returning as there are more walks and cycle rides we'd love to do and this was a fantastic propertly and the owner was helpful and communicative with all the information we needed. ##### Clare W. Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2016 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Rebekka W. Jul 26, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great, great, great ! It was our first time on the Isle of Wight as a family of six. And the start in this great cottage was unforgettable. The cottage is just wonderful. The beds, room layout, toilets and bathrooms, space, kitchen facilities everything was perfect. Each room is so cosy and lovingly decorated, you feel right at home and welcome. Everything in the house is super clean. The location is brilliant. Whether with your own car (parking just around the corner) or with public transport. Everything is very easy to reach. Shanklin is a great place, wonderful beach, great gift shops, lovely places to eat and pubs, perfect afternoon tea, we enjoyed it so much. The communication with the landlady is perfect. We will definitely come back and tell you Nicole, thank you so much for everything. It was a very special experience and wonderful holiday for us. ##### Rebekka W. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023 This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Madeline Holm Oct 4, 2016 #### Lovely property in great location. Recommended! We had an absolutely wonderful stay in this superb cottage right in the heart of Shanklin Old Village. The location really couldn't be better as it is near to a great selection of pubs, restaurants, tea rooms and shops. It is also right opposite a bus stop and near transport links and it is within easy walking distance of the seafront. Nicole the owner was always very prompt in replying and also extremely helpful in every way. The cottage is spacious, well equipped & beautifully decorated; it is obvious that a lot of thought has gone into making visitors as comfortable as possible. There is parking close by and the tourist parking permit is a major boon as it is included in the cost of the cottage and enables you to park in most car parks all over the island. My family has visited the Isle of Wight on many occasions and stayed in numerous cottages in different areas. l have no hesitation in saying that this was without doubt the nicest and is also in the best location we have stayed in and would therefore thoroughly recommend this holiday property. We very much look forward to staying again in the future. ##### Madeline Holm ### 10/10 Excellent #### Antonia L. Sep 24, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Lovely stay in Shanklin Fab house - very comfortable and clean and in good location. The host was helpful and easy to contact. ##### Antonia L. Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jo C. Aug 30, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Fabulous holiday Our family of 6 had a fabulous holiday on the Isle of Wight. The location of the property was perfect for us. It is close to the beach, shops, pubs and restaurants. The car park was so close to the house and the use of the parking permit for the week was a real advantage. The house itself was well equipped and cosy and our communication with Nicole was prompt and friendly. We would definitely consider returning. ##### Jo C. Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Angharad W. Aug 23, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect location A lovely cottage in a perfect location. 10 minutes walk to the beach. Definitely recommend ##### Angharad W. Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Victoria J. Aug 9, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Shanklin A beautiful house in a great location. We thoroughly enjoyed staying in the house and thoroughly enjoyed our time on the Isle of Wight. ##### Victoria J. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Barry H., United Kingdom Sep 4, 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great property Lovely property ,great location . ##### Barry H. Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sue S. Aug 21, 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Excellent Stay Great location in Shanklin, parking was in a carpark which was very near but could be busy. Everything you needed was in the cottage to make your stay comfortable and homely. If I was going to be picky the shower could have been more powerful but certainly didn't spoil our enjoyment. Would recommend. ##### Sue S. Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kate H. Aug 17, 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Nice property, good communication Nice modern property, good location. Clear, friendly communication from owner. ##### Kate H. Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sarah R. Jul 18, 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Always a great property Third time staying here and still love it. Great house, great location, could not recommend it enough ##### Sarah R. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021 ### 8/10 Good #### Mary B. Jul 11, 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Comfortable house Clean and comfortable in a good location. ##### Mary B. 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