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Kenmare Cottage - a house that sleeps 7 guests in 3 bedrooms

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Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6118 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Pet friendly
  • Outdoor Space
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Shanklin, Isle of Wight
  • Place, Shanklin Beach
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Place, Shanklin Old Village
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Shanklin Chine
    ‪7 min walk‬

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About the area

Shanklin

Seaside stay .Within a 10-minute walk of the cottage, you'll find Shanklin Theatre and Shanklin Old Village. Shanklin Beach and Shanklin Chine are also within half a mile (1 km).
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What's nearby

  • Shanklin Beach - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Shanklin Old Village - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Shanklin Theatre - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Rylstone Gardens - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Shanklin Chine - 7 min walk - 0.7 km

Getting around

  • Shanklin Station - 7 min walk
  • Southampton (SOU) - 106 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Falcon - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪King Harry's Bar - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪KFC - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪South East Beach Cafe - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪The Waterfront Inn - ‬8 min walk

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Kenmare Cottage - a house that sleeps 7 guests in 3 bedrooms

Kenmare Cottage is situated in the Seaside town of Shanklin and is ideally located within walking distance of the beach, town centre, Old Village, Shanklin Chine and restaurants. The house is comfortably furnished throughout with kitchen, diner, lounge, double bedroom and two twin bedrooms, family bathroom with separate wc and family shower room. The house also benefits from off road parking for two cars to the rear, and an enclosed garden.

Shanklin seafront is the perfect place to enjoy a traditional seaside holiday with a beautiful sandy beach, pubs, restaurants, amusements and crazy golf there is something for all the family. You can stroll down the cascade to the seafront or you can take the Cliff Lift.

Big Mead is a large open parkland situated south of Shanklin Old Village. This park is ideal for dog walkers and also within the park you will find a recreation area for children and a lovely duck pond at the bottom of the Mead by St Blasius Church.

The two mile coastal walk between Shanklin & Sandown is a popular attraction; choose from the undulating coastal path or the sea wall promenade. Along the way is the village of Lake, with its quiet sandy beach and water sport centre.
Sandown is popular for visiting the Dinosaur Isle with life size models, Dino land Sandown Pier and Isle of Wight Zoo famous for its Tiger Sanctuary. There is also an 18 hole golf course and pitch & putt. Shanklin train station links you to Sandown and the other beach resort of Ryde.

Kenmare Cottage is also convenient situated for local public transport.

EQUIPMENT
Central heating
Electric range cooker
Fridge/freezer
Washing Machine
Dishwasher
Microwave, kettle, toaster
Iron & Ironing Board
TV & dvd player
TV with DVD Player in Snug.
Radio
Wi-Fi
Hi-Fi with Bluetooth and USB
Hairdryer
Travel cot
High chair
BBQ
Patio
Garden furniture
Shed for bike storage
Parking for 2 cars

Duvets and pillows on all beds, Bed linen & Towels provided. Please bring own beach towels.

EXTRA INFORMATION:

DOGS PERMITTED AT AN ADDITIONAL CHARGE OF GBP25.00 PER DOG PER WEEK - MAX 2

Discounted ferry returns available please enquire at the time of booking.

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Kenmare Cottage

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Games
  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Elevator
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near the sea

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,270 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector and a smoke detector in each accommodation.

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Kenmare Cottage - a house that sleeps 7 guests in 3 bedrooms to the airport?

This cottage is 38.9 mi (106-min drive) away from the Southampton (SOU) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Kenmare Cottage - a house that sleeps 7 guests in 3 bedrooms have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this cottage.

How close is Kenmare Cottage - a house that sleeps 7 guests in 3 bedrooms to the beach?

This cottage is a short 7-minute walk from Shanklin Beach and 8-minute walk from Small Hope Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Kenmare Cottage - a house that sleeps 7 guests in 3 bedrooms offer free breakfast?

This cottage does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Kenmare Cottage - a house that sleeps 7 guests in 3 bedrooms?

No, there is no casino at this cottage.

What time is check-in at Kenmare Cottage - a house that sleeps 7 guests in 3 bedrooms?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Kenmare Cottage - a house that sleeps 7 guests in 3 bedrooms?

Free parking is not available at this cottage.

Does Kenmare Cottage - a house that sleeps 7 guests in 3 bedrooms have a pool?

This cottage does not have a pool.

Does Kenmare Cottage - a house that sleeps 7 guests in 3 bedrooms have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this cottage.

How close is Kenmare Cottage - a house that sleeps 7 guests in 3 bedrooms to downtown Shanklin?

This cottage is 0.2 mi away from Shanklin.

Kenmare Cottage - a house that sleeps 7 guests in 3 bedrooms Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 32 out of 37 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 37 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 37 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 37 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 37 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

From a partner site

8/10 Good

Great holiday location

We had a wonderful time staying at kenmare cottage. Kitchen came equipped with everything you needed to make meals and was lovely touches having everything you need for your dogs too. Everything was a walk away and the information they provide around dog friendly places on the island was really handy. A few items in the kitchen needed cleaning before use. The blind spot coming out of the lane was a bit crazy at peak hours, a mirror opposite would be really handy. Thanks for having us.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Lovely family holiday accommodation

Very comfortable, clean and well equipped house a short walk from the beach. This was our second stay at Kenmare Cottage and we would highly recommend it.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Great stay at Kenmare Cottage

This was our third stay at Kenmare Cottage with family of four. Great house, clean, excellent service and will come again!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Great stay at Kenmare Cottage

This was our third stay at Kenmare Cottage with family of four. Great house, clean, excellent service and will come again!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Excellent accommodation

The house is lovely, a short walk to the beach and other activities. We really enjoyed our stay. The house was so comfortable with lots of space for us all.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Very. I’ve place to stay in Shanklin and to see the Isle of Wight

Great house with loads of space for kids. Loved the table tennis table to use outside. Very tight road and parking difficult with a big car but we managed! Great location and had a wonderful week travelling around the Isle of Wight sight seeing. Great beaches and places to see. Would highly recommend staying here.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Lovely place to stay, had everything we needed. Excellent base for exploring the area.

Kenmare Cottage was very welcoming and had everything we needed for our family holiday. Lots of attention to details - even doggie blankets for our 4 legged family member. The welcome tray was much appreciated after our drive and made the start of our holiday feel special. Nicely decorated, we chuckled over the comic dog pictures. Great to be able to park the car and walk from the house to explore lots of things in the area. Would definitely recommend to others, especially for a family holiday.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Shanklin

Fantastic property, beautiful decor, spotless, everything there you’de need, great location also, would deffinately recommend x
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our holiday was absolutely fantastic! The house was immaculate when we arrived and easy to get into. Location is superb. The information folders were fantastic, very detailed and welcome package was a nice touch. The games room was a loved addition as well as the table tennis( balls were a bit dented and we didn't find anywhere to buy anymore). Shanklin is a lovely little place.We would definitely recommend and would stay again
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Nice House

Well equipped comfortable house with useful outside space and private parking. Chocolate cake in the welcome pack was very erm....welcome!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Great stat

This is a lovely house in a great location. The best part was all the small ways the owners made the stay special including, dvds, wii, dog biscuits, washing powder, blankets, bean bags, dog blankets etc and additional loo rolls! Thank you
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

A beautiful house

We were very impressed with this property. It was well equipped, in a good location, near to facilities and beautifully furnished. It had everything we needed and contributed to making our stay on the Isle of Wight fantastic. Nearly forgot to say thank you for the goodies left for us.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Second visit to Kenmare Cottage,

Kenmare Cottage is perfect in every way, it is spotlessly clean, very well equipped, stylish and spacious, it has the bonus of parking to the rear of the property and is very centrally located in Shanklin, a level walk to the shops, which are nearby. An excellent choice for couples and families. Credit also to the agent Island Holiday Homes who provide an excellent service. Thank you.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Ideal holiday let

Very enjoyable stay with accommodation very high standard. Appreciative of essentials supplied such as tea, coffee and milk, plus unexpected lovely cake. Location ideal for access around Shanklin with excellent bus service. Only point which other people have made is vehicle access from main road which is on a sharp bend and tight turn. However would definitely recommend this property to others.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Holiday

Hi it was a great holiday home a part from parking was not always good as people keep blocking the road at back but still enjoy the house would go again
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Relax, unwind and enjoy

This is the second time of staying here, this time we we're joined by our 18 month old granddaughter, mum and Dad and Willow there four legged companion. We had an absolutely brilliant holiday here ☺️ the sun shone and was warm through out. We were greated by a lovely arrival pack. Thank you. The IOW is a superb holiday location and this island holiday home was the perfect place to stay. Thank you
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Relaxing Winter Break

We thoroughly enjoyed our November stay at Kenmare Cottage, it is very spacious and well equipped, and so very homely, the owners have thought of everything. The location is very convenient, it is close to the shops and the beach in Shanklin, it is also handy for the old village, restaurants, pubs and takeaways, which are all within an easy stroll. This is by far the best place we have stayed in Shanklin and would highly recommend the property. The team at Island Holiday Homes were also fantastic, they provided excellent customer service throughout our stay. Their attention to detail was great, they promptly answered all my pre-holiday questions, they efficiently booked our car ferry tickets (at a great price!) and kept us really well informed. Thank you.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Beautiful house in a great location

We were impressed with the cleanliness when we arrived. Everything was very clean and the house was full with all amenities you can think of. Kitchen was stocked, playroom full of games, books and gaming station and plenty of linen and towels provided. The instructions were very clearly provided in advance but also in the welcome guide. The house is in a great location being close to the shops (300M), close to the old village (5 min walk) and beach lift (7 min walk). Being in the middle of the town however means that there has been a lot of noise from the road and neighbour houses with all the windows open in the middle of summer. There is ample parking at the back of the house but a little tricky to get to if you have a bigger car. Throughout our 2 week stay we needed to contact maintenance & housekeeping for some bins advice and she was extremely responsive and helpful. I cannot fault it and gladly stay again!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Very Nice

The house is lovely and homely with nice touches, clean and tidy with everything you need. The games room is a fab idea if you have generations stopping or young children. It is a short walk to the beach, and into the town. Although the house is on a main road, the traffic noise isnt really an issue, and the seating area at the back is quiet and warm in the sun. The house is spacious and well laid out , and more then enough room for families. . Parking would be an issue if you have a large car, or more then 1 car, we have a Mokka and managed but it was hairy at times. You are also exiting the little road at the back of the house where you park , onto a main road on a blind bend from the right, that is also hairy at times. So you need to be vigilant when leaving. On the whole a lovely house.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Well worth a stay

Recently completed a stay at the Kenmore Cottage. Overall, I would recommend this property and also stay again. Here are my observations: Pros: - Huge property with lots of large rooms. All 3 bedrooms are a great size as is the main bathroom - Has everything you would need for a stay from appliances through to essential kitchen and living items (chopping boards, mini scales, iron, etc) - Room for 2 cars to park at the rear of the property - An abundance of games (board and Nintendo Wii) and DVDs to choose from - Its very clean and the paintwork looks fresh - Located 10 mins walk from the beach and a 60 second walk gets you into town where there are plenty of shops & take aways - Owners provided a lovely welcome pack including dog treats, 4 pints of milk, a chocolate cake, tea, coffee, sugar. Also had washing up liquid and some washing tablets too. Very thoughtful Cons: - Getting out of the road to the rear of the property. Its not the fault of the owners, its just a blind turn and I feel dangerous. I would encourage the owners to campaign the council to put up a mirror on the lamp post directly opposite. - The road itself (to the rear parking) is very tight. If you have a large car, you may want to research the road via Google Maps. I have a small SUV and that was OK, but anything larger might be an issue. Again, not the fault of the owners! - There are some internal cracks on walls and ceilings, but this shouldn't be a distraction. The owners will need to address it, but it wouldn't put me off rebooking. Also, a shout out to Island Holiday Homes. Lots of clear communications, responsive by email, polite and helpful when I called to book my ferry (then change the return time twice!). Great company with great employees.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful house in a fantastic location

This property is lovey large house, in a fantastic location between old town Shanklin and Shanklin sea front both we walked to on many occasions, about 15mins to the front and 10mins to the old town. There are plenty of eating places, restaurants and take always within a few minutes walk from the house. The house was lovely and clean on arrival, with plenty of towels and everything we needed to make our stay perfect. As mentioned in other reviews the road along to the parking is tight but we have a very large car and managed it without to much of a problem, the neighbours all seemed friendly. We had a fantastic time and will definitely return.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Family holiday

A beautiful home, had a lovely stay. Most things we needed were provided and the house is well maintained, but shocked there was no coffee maker even though it was listed. We bought a caffetiere and left it there. It is advisable to bring a fan as windows need to be kept closed due to the very noisy neighbour and 4am seagulls - lovely as they are, they are loud! Take great care driving out onto main road, a blind exit. A big struggle to vacate by 9am with a baby and toddler, we felt under pressure and accidentally left things behind in the rush. Not being able to check in until after 5pm and having to leave by 9am feels as though we were overcharged as we missed the best part of a day. One of the keys doesn't work for the back door, we had a struggle trying to get out. Overall, a nice place, worked well most of the time. (I don't suggest you publish this review, I just wanted to bring some things to your attention).
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Beautiful home from home

We spent 2 weeks at Kenmare and enjoyed it greatly. It is tastefully decorated, comfortable, very well furnished and considering the current restrictions we'll equipped. There is plenty of room for a family, the playroom is a great idea stocked with a TV, wii, dvds, board games and a comfy sofa. We would give the house 9.5/10.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Lovely cottage in excellent location

Beautifully decorated cottage, spacious, clean and with everything you could want. Carpets seemed new as so soft and clean. Decor was lovely. Furniture very comfortable and so much space in the whole property. Kitchen had everything you could need. They even supplied hand sanitiser, soap and washing up liquid as well as milk and cakes left for us. The large parking space was a bonus and the garden was lovely with plenty of chairs and table for outside dining when weather permitted. Table tennis table was folded away but easy to get out and put back. Wii games and board games for us and granddaughter to play. The location is excellent, 10 mins walk from the beach, two mins from town and 5 mins from good choice of restaurants. Shanklin Chine is also 10mins walk away. We walked to Sandown a few times, approx 30 - 40 min walk. Kenmare Cottage is lovely and if visiting IOW in future, we would definitely stay here again if able.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Working away

Very nice house well kept . Only two complaints shower not very powerful but worked sufice and the neighbours have a hottub in the small garden and were very noisy with loud music until the early hours of the morning.