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The Chestnuts

Guest House

4 Hope Road
SHANKLIN
Isle Of Wight
PO37 6EA

Tel: (01983) 862162

Outside view of The Chestnuts, Shanklin, B&B

About

The Chestnuts in Shanklin is a family-owned guest house run by Hayley & Nick. We are perfectly located on Hope Road being only a few minutes walk from the beach, esplanade, town and the old village.

The Chestnuts has 9 guest rooms including a family suite, all are well decorated and have modern en-suite facilities (including 5 ensuites that have been replaced since 2021).

We welcome children from the age of 3 upwards. Walkers and cyclists are also most welcome.

Our breakfasts are freshly cooked to order using where possible local ingredients and we cater for vegetarians and vegan diets.

We have off street parking for 6 cars at the front of the building.

We have again been awarded Best of the Best 2023 by TripAdvisor. We have also been awarded Travellers Choice by TripAdvisor for 2022 & 2021 - as well as winning Best of the Best for 2020 and Certificates of Excellence for 2018 & 2019.

There are excellent bus services close by and Shanklin railway station is only a 5-minute walk away with superb connections to the rail network from Portsmouth.

We can book a discounted ferry crossing for you and can also offer a discount when you stay for 3 nights or longer (mention VIOW) when you book direct with us – contact us for details email or telephone 01983 862162.

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TripAdvisor

TripAdvisor Traveller Rating:

281 reviews

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Excellent
252
Very Good
24
Average
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Poor
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Recent Reviews:

Kevin M
Great guesthouse.
Wednesday, 2nd October 2024
Ideally situated for the beach at Shanklin which is just down the road. Very clean and airey room which had everything we needed. Hayley and Nick both very friendly and accommodating. The discount on... Read full review
Stephen H
Excellent stay at the chestnuts
Friday, 11th October 2024
The hotel room and breakfast were excellent as were the hosts. Made to feel very welcome. Hotel in excellent location and nothing was too much trouble. The room was very nice and the bed very... Read full review
Adriana T
Will stay there again
Tuesday, 29th October 2024
The owners are really lovely and helpful, the location is perfect, very close to the beach, bus stop, train station and restaurants. The room was clean, comfortable and warm, with a comfortable bed... Read full review

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Guide Prices

Number of Rooms / Units: 9

Room / Unit Type	Room / Unit Tariff*
Double En-suite - Small Room	£84.00 per room per night (breakfast included)
Double En-suite - Standard Rooms	£88.00 per room per night (breakfast included)
Family Suite	£144.00 per room per night (breakfast included)
Single En-suite	£45.00 per room per night (breakfast included)
Superior King	£98.00 per room per night (breakfast included)
Twin En-suite	£88.00 per room per night (breakfast included)

*Prices shown start from

Facilities

Accessibility

No dogs (Guide dogs accepted)

Catering

Cater for vegetarians - & Vegans
Early breakfast available
Serve breakfast
Special diets catered for - Please advise in advance
Vegans catered for
Vegetarians catered for

Children & Infants

Accept children (Minimum age) - Minimum age - 3 years
Facilities for children - Board games available
Family Friendly, Children Welcome

Establishment Features

Beach / Coast within walking distance
Central heating throughout
Ferry discount available - When booked directly
Garden / Grounds for visitors use
Garden/patio for guests' use
Groups welcome
Ironing facilities - Iron & ironing board available on request
LGBT Friendly
Licensed for alcohol
No Pets
Open on bank holidays
Patio/Terrace for guests use
Residents lounge open all day
Separate guests' lounge - Residents lounge available.

Leisure Facilities

Eating Out Within Walking Distance

Parking & Transport

Bus stop within walking distance - Bus stop for routes 2,3, 22 and Shanklin Shuttle tourist bus only a few minutes walk away
Car parking - Space for 6 cars
Free parking - 6 spaces available - first come first served
On Site Car Parking - 6 spaces available (first come first served)
On site parking
Railway station within walking distance - Shanklin station only a few minutes walk away
Secure cycle parking

Payment Methods

American Express accepted
BACS Accepted
Cash Accepted
Delta accepted
Diners Club accepted
JCB accepted
Maestro Accepted
MasterCard accepted
Visa accepted

Provider Preferences

Non smoking establishment

Room / Unit Features

Colour television in all bedrooms
Ground floor bedrooms available
Hairdryer in all bedrooms
Radio in all bedrooms
Showers all rooms
Tea & coffee making facilities in all bedrooms

Specialist Features

Baggage Storage
Cyclists welcome
Short breaks available
Walkers Welcome

Travel & Trade

Wi-fi available

Map & Directions

Click here to view map

Road Directions

From East Cowes ferry, A3054 to Newport, A3020 to Sandown, A3020 to Shanklin.

From Fishbourne ferry, A3054 to Ryde, straight along Esplanade to boating lake, follow road round onto A3055 to Sandown, A3055 to Shanklin.

From Yarmouth ferry, A3054 to Newport, A3020 to Sandown, A3020 to Shanklin.

Public Transport Directions

For bus information please visit the Southern Vectis website - www.islandbuses.info/

Access Information

PARKING

Route from the parking area to the entrance is

with a ramp

BUILDING ENTRANCE

There are steps to the main entrance

Steps to the main entrance: 2

There is a ramp to the main entrance

GENERAL QUESTIONS

Non-smoking policy throughout the establishment

This information is self-assessed; therefore we accept no liability for its accuracy. Please contact the venue for further information.

Gradings

4 Visit England Stars Guest House

Awards

Regional and Miscellaneous - Ferry Discount Available
Regional and Miscellaneous - Trip Advisor Travellers’ Choice award 2021
Regional and Miscellaneous - TripAdvisor Travellers Choice Best of the Best Award 2023 2023

Opening Times

Opening (13 Mar 2024 - 30 Nov 2024)

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