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About this property

Beachfront Location: The Beach Retreat in Shanklin offers direct beachfront access and a sun terrace. Guests enjoy sea views and a private balcony, perfect for relaxation. Spacious Accommodation: This spacious apartment features two bedrooms and a living room. The fully equipped kitchen includes a dishwasher, microwave, and washing machine. Free WiFi is available throughout the property. Convenient Amenities: The apartment provides free on-site private parking, an electric vehicle charging station, and bicycle parking. Additional facilities include a private check-in and check-out service, outdoor seating area, and family rooms. Nearby Attractions: Shanklin Beach is a 2-minute walk away. Other attractions include Blackgang Chine (15 km), Osborne House (19 km), and The Isle of Wight Donkey Sanctuary (4.6 km). Boating is available in the surrounding area.

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Property highlights

Situated in the best rated area in Shanklin, this property has an excellent location score of 10.0

  • Free private parking available on-site


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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom 1
1 large double bed
Bedroom 2
1 single bed
and
2 bunk beds
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Charlotte
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Location, balcony/sea view, new property, parking space, clean, lovely good quality furniture & fittings etc. V helpful property management with good communication.
  • Alanna
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The apartment was perfect for our family of 5, with plenty of space. Great communication from Louise, who even messaged to let us know our apartment was ready early which was very appreciated. We had everything we needed during our stay, from...
  • Whitlock
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The location and views were amazing.. Everything we needed and more for our family trip... Didn't use the car, as everything was within walking distance..
  • Deirdre
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The view, the cleanliness, the location, the facilities
  • Jonathan
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The location is excellent and the apartment modern with all mod cons.
  • Mark
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The Beach Retreat has everything you need, from stylish decoration to a fully equipped kitchen, oh and the balcony has uninterrupted sea views.
  • Henriette
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Modern property, very clean and everything you needed Louise was amazing from the time our booking was confirmed to check out a few days later. Very responsive and so helpful. Thank you!
  • Carolan
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Great host, very helpful. Apartment was great, everything we needed and very well situated.
  • Sharrock
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    We absolutely loved our stay at The Beach Retreat. The apartment is gorgeous, and manages to be both peaceful and close to the Beach and the Shops. Basically overlooking the Chine, the location couldn't be better. A stones throw from the beach...
  • Anonymous
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Such a beautiful property, so clean and comfortable and a perfect location in Shanklin with gorgeous sea views and a perfect spot to watch the sun rise which is precisely what I did!

Quality rating

Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 4 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Hosted by Louise

9.8
Host review score
Louise
The Beach Retreat is our 2 bedroom holiday home over looking shanklin bay. This spacious duplex apartment has 2 bedrooms suitable for a family. One master bedroom with king size bed with glimpses of the sea from the windows. The 2nd bedroom has a bunk bed and pull out trundle bed . Sleeping upto 3 children upto 16 yrs old. ( the trundle pull out bed is only suitable for children under 12yrs). Of course if you are a couple and want a special place to relax this is the apartment to book. The apartment is very versatile. Large shower bathroom and separate W/c in the master bedroom. Large double wardrobe area. The stairs lead you up to a large open plan living area , a tv, a well equipped kitchen with dishwasher / washer /dryer and an oven/ hob. Large dining and lounge seating for up to 5 guests . Double balcony doors open onto a spectacular seaview balcony where you can enjoy the views of Shanklin beach. Sit and watch the changes of the sky and sea right from our balcony. Towels and linen are included. The property has free private parking and free Wi-Fi . The property is non-smoking and is situated less than 200 meters from the beach. No pets allowed. There is an electric charging point to use in the car park for the electric car owners. * Our pricing is tiered becoming more affordable per night with the longer you stay. Offering more affordable rates per night, this approach not only provides value for our guests but also encourages extended visits creating a win-win for everyone.* The duplex apartment is located on the south side of the Isle of Wight in shanklin and is perfect for coastal visits and walks , whilst benefiting from shanklin thatched cottages just 2 minutes walk away whilst also over looking shanklin beach . The apartment is brand-new and has plenty of space. This family apartment is a delightful home away from home boasting incredible views over shanklin beaches perfect for a family holiday. Ferry discounts offered.
I am always around to answer any questions , whether it’s regarding ferry bookings or places to visit on the island. We offer discounted ferry prices to all our guests. Once you are booked and i can offer you a discount on wightlink or Redfunnel ferries . I will also send you some information on places to visit whilst on the island so not only do you have a beautiful apartment to come back to every day , you will have a host as your personal travel guide to the Isle of Wight , full of local tips and hidden gems with so much to discover. I have been a host to many other properties on the island so although this apartment is newly listed , I am here so you enjoy your time on the island and in this spectacular Apartment. We can’t wait to host to you .
The seaside town of Shanklin has a beautiful golden Sandy Beach , coastal walks and the old thatched cottages in Shanklin old village. During the spring/summer/ autumn months the seafront is very busy and bursting with restaurants and ice cream parlours. There is crazy golf , arcades and Shanklin chine gorge all within walking distance of only two minutes from our apartment. The Isle of Wight has so much to offer. So many restaurants and pubs to visit all year round and many in walking distance so once you arrive you can leave the car in our free parking space and just enjoy being on holiday.
Language spoken: English

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House rules

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Check-in
From 15:00 to 21:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 08:00 to 10:00
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Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 17 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 12 years
Extra bed upon request
£20 per child, per night

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests must be quiet between 00:00 and 06:00.
Pets
Pets are not allowed.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 00:00:00 and 06:00:00.

Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.