The Chestnuts

–Excellent location - show map
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Scored 9.4
Rated superb

About this property

Historic Setting: The Chestnuts in Shanklin is housed in a historic building, offering a unique and charming atmosphere. Outdoor Spaces: Guests can relax on the sun terrace or in the garden, enjoying the picturesque surroundings. Comfortable Accommodations: Rooms feature private bathrooms, garden views, and amenities such as free WiFi, TV, and free toiletries. Dining Experience: A full English or Irish breakfast is served, including vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options. Additional amenities include outdoor seating, family rooms, and bicycle parking. Convenient Location: Shanklin Beach is a 5-minute walk away, and Southampton Airport is 62 km distant. Nearby attractions include Blackgang Chine (16 km) and Dinosaur Isle (5 km). Boating is available in the surroundings.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.7 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular facilities

  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms

Property highlights

Situated in the best rated area in Shanklin, this property has an excellent location score of 9.7

Breakfast info

Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-free

  • Free private parking available on-site

Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 double bed
1 extra-large double bed
1 single bed
2 single beds
or
1 large double bed
1 double bed
1 double bed
and
1 bunk bed
1 double bed
1 double bed
1 single bed
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

Helen
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“The hotel suited our needs, being in a good location near the beach and the town, and with a parking area. My friend and I each had single rooms, which were comfy, quiet and well-equipped. The en-suite shower was lovely, and I enjoyed the good...”
Gaynor
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Attractive building, well maintained. Easy parking right outside. Friendly owners. Fresh clean room. Excellent breakfast. Right near the beach.”
Robin
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Very homely, exceptionally clean, great breakfast and excellent value for money.”
Sarah
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“The Chestnuts is by far the best place I have stayed in on the island so far. The hosts are wonderfully attentive and responsive. Nick gave an excellent service at breakfast, which was great. Lovely coffee! The room was clean, beautifully...”
John
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Close to sea front and both town and old town.off street parking”
Judit
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“The hosts are lovely and very helpful, amazing location, great breakfast options”
Safal
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“I stayed at The Chestnuts Hotel for 2 nights over the weekend and had a really lovely experience. The location is perfect, just a short walk to the beach and the train station, which made getting around super easy. I had a single room that was...”
Adriana
Austria Austria
“The owners are very friendly and helpful. The room was comfortable and clean, the breakfast was excellent with good options. And the location is perfect.”
Stephen
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“The room and location and breakfast were excellent Also hosts were very good”
Eleanor
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“It was very clean, breakfast was very good and the hosts we’re really friendly and very accommodating.”

Property surroundings

House rules

The Chestnuts takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 15:00 to 19:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
Until 10:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children older than 3 years are welcome.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Accepted payment methods
American ExpressVisaMastercardDiners ClubJCBMaestroDiscoverUnionPay credit cardCash
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests must be quiet between 23:00 and 07:00.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

You are kindly requested to inform the property in advance about your estimated arrival time. You will be able to insert this information in the section “Special Requests” at the time of booking or you can contact the property directly., If you plan to arrive outside reception hours, please inform the property in advance.

Please note that only children aged 3 years and older can be accommodated at the property.

Please note that we do not accept families or groups of more than 6 people.

Please inform The Chestnuts in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

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

Quiet hours are between 23:00:00 and 07:00:00.

In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to help protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), please ensure that you are only booking this property following the local government guidelines of the destination, including but not limited to the purpose of travel, and maximum allowed group size.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), wearing a face mask is mandatory in all indoor common areas.

It is not possible to stay at this property for Coronavirus (COVID-19) quarantine purposes.