House in Shanklin
5 guests · 3 bedrooms · 2 baths
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About this house rental
A recently renovated vacation home, 1 Apse Castle Cottage - Chocolate Box Cottage, Pet-Friendly 16th Century Cottage, surrounded by Ancient Woodland in Shanklin offers accommodations in Shanklin.
Amenities at 1 Apse Castle Cottage - Chocolate Box Cottage, Pet-Friendly 16th Century Cottage, surrounded by Ancient Woodland in Shanklin
Free WiFi/internet
Free Parking
Non-smoking
Heating
WiFi/Internet
Map of Shanklin
Ratings and reviews
100% verified reviews7.0 / 10.0Good·Jan 2026
Our stay was pleasant and met needs during the week stay. Overall we found the Cottage comfortable to stay in and it was in a lovely quite area. And accessible for days out . I like the pluggin night lights as it can be very dark in the college at night.
The college had a smell to it when you first went in it did feel damp inside the Cottage. the bedroom with the two single beds upstairs are a bit old and rickety and the mattresses weren't too good to sleep on. there was some areas of cleanserness that could
have been cleaned better. one of the blankets smelt of
dog. the tumble dryer was full of water as the tank
had not been empted, no floor broom, although there was a small hoover in the cupboard, no bins in the
bathroom areas. the downstairs bathroom did not
have a blind so you couldn't have a bath even though
part of the glass was frosted. It stated in welcome book about leaving the BBQ clean, but there wasn't
one to use, only coal bags piled up under the shelter
and that area needed a good clean nowhere to hang
any washing. they provided an airer, which was flimsy
and not adequate. The gas detection box was sat on the shelf above the fireplace and didn't appear to be
working. Most of these things that I have listed are
easily to be put right to make an outstanding stay.
10.0 / 10.0Outstanding·Jul 2025
The location is about a mile walk (3 minutes in a car) from the lovely village of Shanklin. The cottage was very well presented, décor was lovely and had all the facilities anyone can need. We stayed with our 2 lovely small dogs, the outside was perfect for them as the garden was fenced in. The location was perfect, woods across the road, the cottage sits on a quiet road, I didn't hear any traffic once inside. The whole cottage was very clean, and had a lovely downstairs bathroom.
The beds were very comfortable, I only wish I was still there!
There was nothing I didn't like, as we drove everywhere and the location was only a mile walk from the lovely village of Shanklin, which is the best place to stay in my opinion.
9.0 / 10.0Outstanding·Jun 2025
Very pretty cottage with nicely thought out provisions and decor
5.0 / 10.0·Sep 2025
The location was pretty but was not safe for walking as no path. It was very clean and well stocked.
It wasn't particularly pet friendly as stated. Our dogs are our family and are allowed everywhere we are so to not allow them upstairs was a major problem especially as our friends had a puppy with them who could not be left alone. There was no garden to speak of and no path to walk the dogs especially at night. I don't think the cottage had been lived in much as there was an awful musty smell each time you entered it and everywhere felt damp and it was not very warm inside and we were unable to light the fire to get the heating on so were only using the portable heater.
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"The location is about a mile walk (3 minutes in a car) from the lovely village of Shanklin. The cottage was very well presented, décor was lovely and had all the facilities anyone can need. We staye..."
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