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10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

6 bedrooms7 bathroomsSleeps 16406 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Outdoor space

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Shanklin, ENG
  • Place, Small Hope Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Shanklin Beach
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Shanklin Old Village
    ‪4 min drive‬

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Luxury, award winning Art Deco house for special holidays and family events

The Art Deco HouseUK offers luxury self catering family holiday accommodation for up to 16 guests.

A wonderful original and unique Art-Deco House overlooking Sandown Bay on the Isle of Wight which is probably one of the most spectacular self-catering properties in the whole of Southern England. Rated in the top 3 self catering properties by Beautiful South, featured in magazines and national newspapers many times, a destination in itself.

Offering spectacular sea views (and sunrises) over Sandown Bay towards Culver Cliff, this magnificent villa was built in 1929 and takes full advantage of the cliff-top location, and is probably one of the Isle of Wight’s premium properties.
This grand detached house has decadently proportioned rooms: all main living and bedrooms have large windows topped by stained glass detail, framing the vistas. Art Deco influences include an upstairs sun room with huge sliding picture windows to enjoy the breathtaking sunrises by day and bay illuminations by night. Stained glass windows bring out the oak-panelled hallway, magnificent staircase and galleried landing.

Sleeping up to 16 guests comfortably across 6/7 bedrooms with a magnificent Art-Deco lounge (seating 16 comfortably) and a 20 seater dining table, this house is perfectly suited to a multi-generational family get together (and is an accessible property for wheelchair users).

Start your day in our house, by experiencing the most stunning and beautiful colours of sunrise, by leaving your seaward facing curtains open, even just a little so that you awake naturally. The sunrise photo shown here is a 100% genuine view from the window, taken on a mobile phone!

From the house, there are wonderful cliff top walks (or runs), you are right above the beach (actually it is a lot of steps to get down, perfect for walking off the dinner. If you have the excuse of a pushchair or use a wheelchair, then you may take the more leisurely slope down!) There are lots of cycle routes across the island. The whole of the Isle of Wight awaits you.

Included in the price are all linens (bedding and towels, except cot bedding), and free very fast internet and wifi.

Highest Grade Award by English Tourist Board ( 5 Stars and GOLD STANDARD for Customer Service ) for many years
Visit-Britain Mobility Grade 1 & 2.

At an additional price, a special dinner including an in-house chef and hostess/stewardess can be provided for the evening or freshly pre-prepared gourmet meals delivered which you simply heat up and serve. A special event cake can also be organised.

The property is fully licensed for alcohol and we can provide a list of carefully selected magnums of wine and some fine champagne (and not at silly prices). For those seriously into wine, we also have a private collection that we can draw some exceptional cases of wine for the discerning palate.
During your stay at this holiday home, you'll be within walking distance of Shanklin Beach. Free WiFi in public areas, laundry facilities and an arcade/games room are available. Enjoy your stay with amenities like free WiFi and a kitchen in the holiday home.
  • The holiday home offers a kitchen, a washing machine and 7 bathrooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Amenities include laundry facilities
  • 10 minutes on foot from Shanklin Beach and a 2-minute drive from Shanklin Theatre
Luxury, award winning Art Deco house for special holidays and family events offers its guests barbecue grills, an arcade/games room, and a garden. Public spaces have free WiFi. The family-friendly Luxury, award winning Art Deco house for special holidays and family events also features laundry facilities and local meal delivery service.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Ski

  • Optional ski privileges

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car recommended
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Chef service
  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 6 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 7 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Music library
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Computer monitor
  • Desk
  • Office

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • Up to 25 kg per pet

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 2 accessible parking spaces
  • In-room accessibility
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping on request
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Meal delivery service
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • In a village
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near the ocean
  • On the bay

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Bicycles
  • Optional ski privileges
  • Table tennis
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Theme park nearby
  • Wildlife walks 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
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Bicycles
  • Garden
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Unit size: 4,370 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Lock the doors
Please call, message or whatsapp the house manager on 07485 137641 and tell her that you have left
Please leave a review on the site that you booked from and on google too
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Rules

Please do not arrive before 4pm on your check in day, as it is important that we fully complete the cleaning and maintenance
We can accept up to 2 well behaved dogs, but any costs associated with cleaning up or extra laundry costs will be chargeable
We cannot accept groups of more than 16 guests, including younger guests/toddlers/babies.

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 2 (weight limit: 55 lb per pet)
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.
  • Note from host: Any extra laundry, cleaning, gardening is charged

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, which will enable you to manage your booking.

Property is also known as

Probably Most Spectacular Self-catering Property South England
Probably Most Spectacular Self-catering Property South England

Luxury, award winning Art Deco house for special holidays and family events Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 46 out of 49 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 49 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 49 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 49 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 49 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

John R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Marine Villa

Great location with wonderful views. The house and facilities were excellent. Particularly impressed that you were able to lay on a Spitfire doing aerobatics on our arrival.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ruslan M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful place ❤️‍🔥

Wonderful place, beautiful house, this house has everything for a comfortable stay. The owner of the house was very friendly and ready to help. I dream of returning to this place.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Graham T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

All we wanted and more

A beautiful house full of fabulous art deco. We all felt very relaxed there and able to enjoy the house and all it had to offer. Fabulous location, ideal for all the family to explore the beaches and local towns. We had everything we needed and thoroughly recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Lara plaxton

Amazing house in a beautiful location!

The house is absolutely stunning and feels like a home. We were made to feel so welcome and as there were quite a few of us, they went out of their way to make sure we would have everything we needed. The location is fantastic as its right on the beach. It will be a holiday I'll always remember and I hope I'm lucky enough to visit again one day in future.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2016
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Penny N.

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Penny N

A wonderful house, exactly as it appears in the photos , and a beautiful garden. Superb situation.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Matthew B.

Wonderful property for a special celebration

We stayed at Marine Villa for a week at the end of August and had a most enjoyable time with family in this beautiful house. Such a lovely location, fantastic sea views from the first floor and very well equipped for a family celebration. Wonderful period decor in such a charming property, lovely touches added made the birthday celebrations very special. Would recommend for a special family gathering. Thank you, for sharing.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Nancy C.

Perfect family Christmas, complete with decorations!

This home was perfect for a holiday family reunion. Plenty of space, towels, beds, showers and toilets. Something for everyone - a run down by the beach, a stroll through the amazing gardens, cooking, an easy afternoon reading, or taking in a movie. The dining room is warm and inviting allowing for wonderful family meals and making amazing family memories. Really perfect us all. Thank you so much Marine Villa!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Cameron L.

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Absolutely perfect

We absolutely loved our stay at The Art Decor House, the property is stunning, everywhere you look there is something else to look at, you can tell the property is well looked after, it was perfect to hold our small wedding, our family loved staying here, we’ve made some extremely precious memories in this house and we would all love to return again one day, and the gifts upon arrival were lovely, very kind, thank you so much for letting us hold our wedding here, will be recommending The Art Decor House to everyone!!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Anthony R.

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Sm..Art Deco

A great house and garden with excellent flow and comfortable bedrooms and living space. Perfect for a large group or family but those with boisterous children might need to sterilize certain areas of valued breakable 'decor' items shortly after arriving. All in all a wonderful example of an art deco house with stained glass windows to die for.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Susan G.

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Magnificent art deco house

We were a multi-generational family (13 people ranging from 2-70) celebrating a special birthday. The house was perfect for us all with plenty of bedroom and living space and a lovely big dining table. The bathrooms worked well even though not ensuite. Loads of hot water, crockery, glasses etc. We all slept upstairs and didn't need to use the downstairs bedroom. The gardens and outdoor space were fabulous, we just needed better weather. The locaction is excellent, there is a locked gate straight onto the cliff path with a very popular cafe metres away and steps down to the beach (quite steep return). The owners and manager were extremely helpful. Would wholelheartedly recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Petros P.

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One of a kind

Excellent House. Brilliant Location. 5* Amenities. The owners have put so much attention to detail in this house. The aesthetics are impecable. You feel the depth of the history and character of this building. it is superbly kept up to the highest stds. Literally every signle detail is thought through. It is fully equipped for a large group. They have invested generously to deliver a very luxurious stay, They are passionate about the house and hospitality. It makes the difference. Although, they specify it is a self-catering house, optionality on daily cleaning, toiletries, etc.. would be great. I think this house will continue to age gracefully as it is thoroughly looked after. Many generations to visit will enjoy its warmth, character and unique experience.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Sharon P.

Exceptional !!

I had the pleasure of staying in this beautiful house over the new year period. There were a group of us with ages ranging from 17 months to 70 years of age. It catered for us all. The excitement started with the short ferry crossing, which really felt like the start of a holiday, even though it was wet and windy! With anticipation we arrived at the house and it literally took our breath away, there were lots of oohs! And aahs! And remarks like 'good choice' The house was, warm, cosy and comfortable and it didn't matter that the weather was inclement the house had everything you needed, a well stocked library and games. We all loved the art deco furniture and you really felt like you were in an Agatha Christie novel( we did a head count the next morning)! I thoroughly recommend staying here and would like to thank the owners for the lovely complimentary hamper that was left for us and the care that we had during our stay.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Ian C.

Special house, perfect for a group celebration

When I was looking for somewhere to have my sixtieth birthday celebration, I came across this house, and from the description seemed perfect, but just too good to be true. But I can now say that not only did it live up to expectations, but amazingly exceeded them. The setting is stunning, in beautiful grounds on the the clifftop, but it is the house itself that is the star. Big light and airy rooms, with wonderful furnishings and fittings and decor, all in keeping with the Art Deco theme, made you feel you had stepped back into a bygone age. It felt a real privilege to be staying there, and trusted with this amazing place. The big dining room was a perfect setting for my birthday dinner, and the kitchen had everything you could possibly want to prepare and serve the meal. The owner was very helpful and responsive, and on his recommendation we had food for the meal supplied by Deli Tramezzini, which was great, and a cake from Wight Vintage, which was also wonderful. So it was very memorable weekend for us all, topped off by the lovely warm and sunny weather the whole time.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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An amazing property for a family get together.

11 of our family visited and stayed at Marine Villa during August 2021. Ages ranged from 11 to 90 and we also had family with accessibility issues which are well catered for. The ground floor accessible bedroom and shower were excellent for our needs. There is one en-suite bedroom, and the remaining bedrooms share 3 bathrooms, this gave our family’s and children a bathroom each which was great. The property easily catered for 11 people, with ample large and comfy bedrooms, large kitchen and multiple ovens, kettles and toasters. The dining room is fantastic seating us all, with room to spare. The house was spotlessly clean. Everything was provided including towels, toilet rolls, dishwasher tablets etc. The garden is lovely, where we breakfasted regularly. We bought two paddle boards whilst on holiday and these were carried up and down the coast path to the local beach on several occasions. A walk to the lower end of Shanklin Chine takes about 20 minutes along the coast path and esplanade. There is plenty of private parking for multiple vehicles. Karen, the house manager met and welcomed us warmly on arrival and went through everything with us. We were lucky to have the master bedroom, wow! This has to be seen to be believed. We envy Laurence and Sharon whom we met today on departure, both lovely and what a house to eventually retire too! We couldn’t find anything that wasn’t catered for or thought of, if we had I expect Karen would of had it covered. Not the cheapest place to stay, but the house is huge, 11 of us still made it look big. The cleanliness and quality speak volumes. Just book it, you won’t be disappointed.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Eric W.

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Second stay

We have just come back from our second stay in this lovely house. It had everything we needed to make our time really enjoyable. The location is wonderful for the views and convenience for cafes, shops and the beach. The owners had replaced things, redecorated rooms and added to the facilities since we had been before and the local team checked that everything was OK during our stay. Highly recommended.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Clare N.

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Fantastic!

Marine Villa is a stunning house! Beautiful gardens and views and fairly easy access to the beach. Can explore the island easily! Would definitely recommend everyone to stay here!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Christina C.

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Just fantastic !

The property is stunning, well kitted out and very thoughtful hosts. Thank you
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Warwick T.

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Even better than the listing

It truly is the fantasia of Art Deco which the listing and pictures suggest, but with delightful grounds, a spectacular view, and oodles of space too. The hosts couldn't have been more helpful - a real treasure.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2020
Verified review

8/10 Good

Laura H.

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Very Enjoyable Stay!

We had a lovely stay! The house is beautiful! Great house for a big group of people and the views out to sea were amazing!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mike S.

Big Family Stay

Having stayed innShznklin many times as kids we chose the same for a big family holiday. We booked Marine Villa and were not disappointed. It’s a beautiful property in a fantastic position with amazing gardens and views. The huge dining room was great for family dinners and a hilarious Murder Mystery night. A lovely stroll along the cliff path to Shanklin or Sandown and a couple of great cafes and bars literally hundreds of yards from Marine Villa on the cliffs. Will definitely be back. Also note the b&b opposite is ideal if you need extra beds.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Viv E.

A stunning property in a lovely location.

We had a wonderful stay in the Art Deco House. We went with our children and grandchildren to celebrate our Ruby Wedding Anniversary and it was a perfect venue. The house is really well equipped and the welcome pack was very much appreciated. We would thoroughly recommend it.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2018
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10/10 Excellent

Sandra R.

Memorable visit

What a wonderful venue for special celebrations and family gatherings. Our stay was planned to celebrate my 70th birthday and Marine Villa enabled the whole family to spend some precious time together on the Isle - ages ranged from three to seventy years but the house suited all. The venue gave plenty of space to be all together for meals etc. - or individually to find a quiet corner to read or just sit and relax. The house is well equipped and the garden is beautiful. Many memories have been made and the time to enjoy each other’s company, aside from what is normally a hectic world, can not be undervalued. All would love to return in the future....and hope to.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kate S.

A holiday you will treasure

I stayed here with family to mark my 50th birthday. We’d been stunned by the photos and descriptions of the house, but the reality exceeded these. An absolutely beautiful place, as is clear, but this beauty isn’t at the expense of it also being a comfortable, welcoming and very well appointed place to stay. Great location - lovely to pop out of the garden gate and straight onto the coast path - and beautiful views out to see from most of the bedrooms.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Alan P.

Brilliant

The property was absolutely amazing; cleaned and presented to a very high standard. I would definitely go there again if I could afford it.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2018
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10/10 Excellent

Eric W.

A fabulous house for a large family reunion

We were looking for a house suitable for 10 adults and 6 children, 4 generations, 92 years old to 9 months. What a find!!Fabulous. The house was spacious, especially the drawing room; the kitchen well equipped for all the cooking plus all the household facilities for dealing with such a large party. There was a huge garden for the children to play in, and there was seating for eating meals and lounging in the sun. The view from the upper sunroom was superb. Some spent time on the beach, down the nearby steps, others walked the adjoining coastal path. It was also easy to catch the bus to other parts of the Island. Everybody of all ages thoroughly enjoyed their stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2018