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The Swiss Cottage, Shanklin

4.0 star property

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Front of property
Lobby sitting area
Terrace/patio
Dining
Premium bedding, Select Comfort beds, individually decorated

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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10 St Georges Road, Shanklin, England, PO37 6BA
  • Place, Shanklin Beach
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Place, Shanklin Old Village
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Shanklin Chine
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Airport, Southampton (SOU)
    ‪109 min drive‬

Room options

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Comfort Double Room, 1 Double Bed | Premium bedding, Select Comfort beds, individually decorated

Comfort Double Room, 1 Double Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 15 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Single or Twin Room | Premium bedding, Select Comfort beds, individually decorated

Single or Twin Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 15 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

The Swiss Cottage, Shanklin

Along with a garden, this bed & breakfast has a TV in a common area and free self-parking. WiFi in public areas is free. Change of towels is available on request
The Swiss Cottage, Shanklin offers 8 accommodations with DVD players and free newspapers. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Select Comfort beds feature premium bedding. 32-inch LED televisions come with digital channels.

Bathrooms include baths or showers, designer toiletries, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottles of water and coffee/tea makers. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

During your stay at The Swiss Cottage, Shanklin, you're just a quick walk from Shanklin Theatre. Features include free WiFi in public areas and free self-parking, plus a ferry terminal shuttle (surcharge).
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self-parking
  • Amenities include newspapers, a terrace and a communal living room
  • Just a 4-minute drive from Shanklin Beach and 8 minutes from Isle of Wight Zoo
  • Ferry terminal shuttle service available for a fee
As a guest of The Swiss Cottage, Shanklin, you'll find a terrace, a garden, and a communal living room. Public spaces have free WiFi. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 4-star Shanklin bed & breakfast.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free offsite parking within 2 metres
  • Street parking available
  • Ferry terminal shuttle (surcharge)
  • Onsite parking available only on request
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited number of on-site self parking spaces per unit

Things to do

  • TV in common areas

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Luggage storage
  • Newspapers in lobby

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • 100% renewable energy
  • 2 floors
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • Built in 1866
  • Communal living room
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options
  • Victorian architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Premium bedding
  • Select Comfort mattress

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LED TV with digital channels
  • CD player
  • DVD player

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Restaurant dining guides
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Electrical adapters
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Laptop workspace
  • Portable fan
  • Recycling
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 7:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Late check-in fee for check-in between 7:00 PM and 10:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 16

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the ferry terminal (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 72 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
There is no front desk at this property
Guests will receive an email within 72 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; your host will greet you
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 72 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 7:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Guests should be aware that dogs reside at this property
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Guests who wish to book ferry tickets are encouraged to contact the property before arrival to pre-book it and receive a discounted price.
Guests with dietary restrictions or food allergies should contact this property in advance.

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between 27 November and 31 January.

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children 12 and younger are not allowed at this property. All guests older than 12 are welcome.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Late check-in fee for check-in between 7:00 PM and 10:00 PM
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve on-site parking
This property accepts cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit and outdoor lighting
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
The Swiss Cottage, Shanklin offers transfers from the ferry terminal (fees may apply). Please contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation 72 hours prior to arrival with your arrival details. This property does not have a front desk. To arrange for check-in, guests must contact the property at least 72 hours prior to arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests arriving after 7:00 PM must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests will receive an email 72 hours before arrival with check-in information. The host will greet guests on arrival. Guests should know that dogs live at this property. For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation.
Property Registration Number 2540197226

We should mention

  • Children 12 years old and younger aren't allowed at this property.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

National rating

This establishment has received its official star rating from VisitEngland, the National Tourist Board for England.

Property is also known as

Swiss Cottage Hotel Shanklin
Swiss Cottage Shanklin
Swiss Cottage Shanklin Guesthouse
The Swiss Cottage Shanklin
The Swiss Cottage, Shanklin Shanklin
The Swiss Cottage, Shanklin Bed & breakfast
The Swiss Cottage, Shanklin Bed & breakfast Shanklin

The Swiss Cottage, Shanklin Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 50 out of 71 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 15 out of 71 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 71 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 71 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 71 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

alan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Situated midway between the beach and town centre, Swiss Cottage gave me a very comfortable stay, and a daily freshly cooked to order breakfast, all provided by the friendly hosts Christine and Keith
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great place host are fantastic
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Trevor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very well looked after, very clean and friendly and an excellent breakfast 😃😃
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
2nd visit just a very good place to stay can't fault this facility very well looked after
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good little hotel, thanks
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room was spotlessly clean. All the little extras were thought about. Hosts were truly lovely people.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great stay for a business / sightseeing trip!

Really enjoyed staying here - really good rooms. Need to contact the hotel ASAP if you are arriving after 7pm though to arrange a late checkin fee.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A great, friendly stay

Great hosts, nice rooms, grand breakfasts. All positives and no negatives.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Pleasant

Lovely stay. Great hosts.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2020
Verified

8/10 Good

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Pleasant stay.

Hosts were pleasant and friendly. Bedding was changed when I mentioned it was too warm. Good breakfast. Good room. Comfortable bed. Easy to arrange an extra night.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Well run, very tidy and clean, cannot thank them enough.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Judy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Highly recommended

Great hosts. Excellent breakfast. Comfy bed. Great location.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My sister and I had a wonderful time on our stay at the Swiss Cottage premises were very clean and well maintained, breakfast was excellent and there was lots of choice in the menu all in all a wonderful stay Christine couldn't have been more helpful.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great stay

Excellent, they have really thought if everything . Parking was a bit difficult with it being tight
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had a really lovely stay . room was lovely and clean comfortable bed . Tasty home cooked breakfast . Good central location. Really good value for money . Hosts were friendly and helpful . Thank you for a lovely stay we had a lovely few days
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lynne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really lovely Keith and Christine couldn’t be more helpful, would definitely go back
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location, close to beach old town, restaurants and Shanklin Chine. Pleasing hosts and decent room. Amenities provided in the room were all spot on. The parking can be tricky at times. Overall had a good 3 nights stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Walking distance to beach and old town. Nice breakfast, spacious room size, clean. But the shower pressure isn’t good enough, sometimes hot water and cold water doesn’t mixed well.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rhiannon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Gem in Shanklin

This has to be the best place I have ever stayed in. Keith is a absolute gem and just genuinely a nice fella Christian is lovely aswell Stay here for the legends of a married couple that make you feel welcome and appreciated Thank you
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Vernon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Half way between seafront and Old Village. Able to access seafront and restaurants easily. Need to reserve table for food most evenings at restaurants.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
First class breakfast and service. Poor car parking at front of property.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Judith R

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our hosts went above and beyond to be helpful and kept us well-informed. Our room was most comfortable. Breakfasts were served speedily and offered us choices eg it's been a long time since I had such excellent kippers. I loved the way our hosts would advise us of the flattest route to where we wanted to go! We left with warm feelings for our stay on Isle of Wight
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Emile

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Just what the doctor ordered!

Thank you so much Christine and Keith for making us feel right at home (actually - more comfortable than if we were home). The proper breakfasts set us up for our days of exploring the beautiful island and scenery. The room was really well presented and the atmosphere was a delight. The only negative was that we had to leave at the end. Will definitely be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Pedro

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Keith and Christine were very nice and their place is great, the breakfast was very nice. The only downside for me was that the curtains let too much light into the room and I like a pitch black room to sleep in.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

PeterR

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Keith and Christine are very hospitable hosts who made us very welcome. They always have a spotless and extremely well-run establishment, and in addition they have made the appropriate changes necessary for Covid compliance, including clear and sensible instructions to guests. The Swiss Cottage is well located close to the town and with easy access to the seafront. Our room was extremely comfortable and well appointed, and we particularly enjoyed the excellent cooked breakfast which had a good choice of options. We had a most enjoyable stay and thoroughly recommend The Swiss Cottage.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2020