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The Swiss Cottage, Shanklin

4.0 star property

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Front of property
Comfort Double Room, 1 Double Bed | Lobby
Reception
Terrace/patio
Comfort Double Room, 1 Double Bed | Premium bedding, Select Comfort beds, individually decorated

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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

Room options

Comfort Double Room, 1 Double Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Single or Twin Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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About this property

The Swiss Cottage, Shanklin

Victorian bed & breakfast in Shanklin with free parking
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 on-site parking (max 1 space 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
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
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
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.

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