Guests say
Old School Mews in Shanklin receives glowing feedback from guests, who praise its immaculate cleanliness, spacious and well-equipped interiors, and excellent location close to the beach, coastal walks, and local amenities. The property is described as comfortable, family-friendly, and thoughtfully prepared, with many guests appreciating the warm welcome and attention to detail. The hosts are commended for their communication and care. Overall, guests thoroughly enjoyed their stays and would happily return.
Multiple reviews highlight the property as spotlessly clean, well-presented, and immaculate on arrival, with no negative comments regarding cleanliness.
Guests consistently mention the property's excellent location, close to the beach, coastal paths, and Shanklin's amenities. Only minor comments note walking distances, but overall, the location is highly praised.
The house is described as warm, snug, spacious, and comfortable, with particular mention of comfy beds and a homely atmosphere. Only one minor suggestion was made regarding a blackout blind for the children's room.
Reviews repeatedly mention the house being extremely well-equipped, especially the kitchen, and note the presence of modern appliances, spacious bedrooms, and good maintenance throughout.
Guests frequently mention generous welcome packs including essentials and treats, as well as excellent communication from the hosts. Please note that such gifts are not guaranteed for every stay.
About this property
This fantastic conversion is moments away from the beach. Ideal for two small families to enjoy the wonderful Isle of Wight.. 2 steps to entrance.
Ground Floor:
Open plan living space.
Living area: 40" Freeview Smart TV, Ipod Dock, French Doors Leading To Garden
Dining area.
Kitchen area: Breakfast Area, Electric Oven, Gas Hob, Microwave, Fridge/Freezer, Dishwasher, Washing Machine
Separate Toilet.
First Floor:
Bedroom 1: Kingsize (5ft) Bed
Ensuite: Cubicle Shower, Toilet
Bedroom 2: Kingsize (5ft) Bed
Bathroom: Bath With Shower Over, Heated Towel Rail, Toilet
Second Floor:
Bedroom 3: 2 x ¾ Double (4ft) Bed (Children Only).
Gas central heating, gas, electricity, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included. Travel cot, highchair and 2 stairgates. Welcome pack. Small enclosed Astroturf garden with patio, garden furniture and gas barbecue. Private parking for 1 car; additional on road parking.. Previously part of the former Gatten and Lake Primary School, Old School Mews has been converted into a truly wonderful holiday ‘home from home’. The unique character of the original building has been preserved, whilst benefiting from a modern, sleek twist. The developers spent a considerable amount of time and effort focusing on the detail taking full advantage of the building’s grand dimensions and classic architecture. The accommodation comprises a large, open-plan living space with French doors that lead on to the enclosed, rear garden. The modern kitchen benefits from built in appliances, including a breakfast bar. The master bedroom on the first floor has a spacious en-suite shower room, and there is also a second bedroom plus the family bathroom. The second floor offers an extremely spacious third bedroom which occupies the whole of the top of the house; it contains two 4ft beds, and is an ideal room for up to four children.
Located only minutes away from the cliff path with direct access down to the beach, this charming, terraced holiday home makes an ideal base for small groups, or perhaps even two families, wanting to holiday together. The nearby golden, sandy beaches stretch for miles, and the Esplanade is packed full of amusements and crazy golf, as well as several places to eat. Away from the beach, the main town offers a multitude of shops, cafés, bars and restaurants.
The Old Village is renowned for its pretty thatched cottages, cosy tea rooms, pubs, restaurants and craft shops. 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. Outdoor pursuits on the island include horse riding, fishing, cycling, paragliding, golf and water sports. There are numerous attractions across the island to discover for all ages, such as The Needles, with its chairlift, amusement park, boat rides, lighthouse and coloured sands of Alum Bay. Blackgang Chine, Dinosaur Isle, the Isle of Wight Steam Railway, Ventnor Botanical Gardens, Tapnell Farm Park and Carisbrooke Castle are other attractions. Or why not pay a visit to Queen Victoria’s favourite holiday residence, Osborne House and its gardens? The sailing towns of Yarmouth and Cowes also make for a great day out. Whatever you decide, the Isle of Wight has plenty to offer. Beach 550 yards. Shop ½ mile, pub and restaurant 550 yards.
Old School Mews can be booked with Old School Mews Too (ref UK43643) to accommodate up to 12 guests.
Free WiFi
Bedroom 3 has two ¾ double bed, one of which is for children only.
Nearby points of interest
- HMS Warrior
- Portsmouth Historic Dockyard
Reviews (16)
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Julia Herneman
We had a lovely 4 nights in this beautiful house, which we used as a base for a hiking holiday. It’s 10 mins walk from the station - the beach is at the end of the road although you’ll need to walk along the top of the cliff costal park to get to the promenade. There’s a convenience store on the corner but the very thoughtful owners also left an excellent welcome hamper with bread, biscuits, fruit. a bottle of wine and, in the fridge, butter. The house is warm, welcoming and we thoroughly enjoyed our stay.
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Confirmed Guest
We would thoroughly recommend this family accommodation. Everything we needed was at hand and more besides. Extremely good welcome pack we couldn't ask for more.
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Confirmed Guest
We had a wonderful stay At the old school mews!The location was easy to find, and all of us were really impressed with how clean and well presented the house was. The openers had very kindly left a welcome package including bread and milk and a bottle of wine (plus loads of other bits and bobs!) these were so helpful and much needed as our food shop had been delayed. There accommodation worked perfectly for us, the only thing I would change is the being a black out blind on the skylight in the children’s bedroom? Would have made nap times a little easier! But honestly the House was a perfect refuge from the slightly fact weather we had whilst away. Warm and snug. I would recommend it to anyone!