Title: Character Stone Cottage, Heart of the Old Village,10 mins walk to the beach! Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Character Stone Cottage, Heart of the Old Village,10 mins walk to the beach! ![Beach nearby](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33590000/33587800/33587729/fc1616fa.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33590000/33587800/33587729/5510180d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33590000/33587800/33587729/81f4a992.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33590000/33587800/33587729/36b59c15.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33590000/33587800/33587729/17ce3ae0.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location In the heart of Shanklin's Old Village, Stoneydowns offers a charming stone cottage experience. This 1824 cottage blends character with modern conveniences, featuring a beautifully decorated living room with a brick fireplace, well-equipped kitchen, and private roof terrace perfect for an evening glass of wine. 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 61350 sq ft ## Popular amenities - - Washer - Fireplace - Kitchen - Outdoor space - Free WiFi ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire cottage to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Character Stone Cottage, Heart of the Old Village,10 mins walk to the beach! DISCOUNTED ferry rates available upon booking. Stoneydowns is a beautiful stone cottage in the heart of the charming Old Village in Shanklin. Dating back to 1824 the cottage offers a wealth of character but with all the modern conveniences required for a relaxing stay. Stoneydowns is perfectly situated for you to enjoy all the Isle of Wight has to offer. A 1 minute stroll will lead you to the many quintessential thatched pubs and tearooms in the Old Village and an abundance of other restaurants offering a range of different cuisines. Shanklin Chine is a 4 minute walk way with its enchanting waterfalls and stunning scenery. The award winning sandy beach in Shanklin is a mere 10 minute stroll with it's lovely clear waters. Tower Cottage gardens are also on your doorstep (3-5 minute walk) as well as some lovely gift shops for a spot of retail therapy. If you fancy a show Shanklin theatre is just round the corner (3 minute walk) and provides year round entertainment. The Isle of Wight has many other attractions all within easy reach of Stoneydowns either by car or bus. The bus stop which will take you all over the island is literally at the end of the road! Please see our local attraction recommendations which will give you estimated travel times from the cottage. With hundreds of miles of footpaths and cycle routes around the Island there is something for everyone of any age. The Cottage: Stoneydowns is arranged over 3 floors and sleeps 6 in 3 bedrooms. On the 1st floor is the Master bedroom with a super king sized bed and also a twin bedroom. The Twin room is set up with a full size 3ft single bed with a 2nd full size 3ft single guest bed underneath. The room can be arranged either as a single, twin or double room depending on your preference. The 3rd bedroom has a king size bed and its own separate dressing room this is located on the 3rd floor. There are lovely views of the downs from the Master and 3rd floor bedroom. Hairdryers are in the Master and Top dressing room. There is bathroom on the 1st floor with a bath and multi function shower over and 2 separate toilets, 1 on the ground floor and 1 on the 1st floor. All the bedrooms are beautifully decorated and all the beds have lovely brand new memory foam mattresses and plenty of pillows. Towels and linens are also provided but please remember a beach towel. The ground floor has a good sized living - dining room with 2 large comfy sofas seating 5-6 and a roomy armchair as well as a 43" Led Smart TV with Freeview, DVD and BluRay player. A lovely brick fireplace is the focal point. The dining area is furnished with a large carved wood table that seats 6. Through the double doors from the lounge leads through into the very well equipped modern kitchen with ceramic hob, fan oven, microwave, fridge/freezer, toaster, kettle and coffee machine. The utility room houses a washing machine and dishwasher. There is also a downstairs toilet and coats area. Free Wifi is also available. We have a selection of DVD's, board games and books should you wish to use them. Roof Terrace. Accessed via french doors in the twin bedroom is a small private roof terrace perfect for an evening glass of wine or soaking up the sun. Parking. Parking is a 30 second - 1 minute walk away in the Old Village public car park. Unloading next to the cottage is no problem but cars must be parked in the car park once unloaded as there are parking restrictions outside the cottage for conservation purposes. A tourist parking permit for 1 car is included with every booking allowing guests to park in the local Old Village car park and many other council owned car parks and bays on the Island Local Amenities. Londis is 3 minutes walk away for your essentials. A large Co - Op is a 10 minute walk for larger shops. Waitrose, Sainsburys and Tesco are all on the island and will deliver to the cottage. A welcome box is provided on arrival with teas and coffee. We also have available upon request: 1 highchair 1 travel cot Contactless check in ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach nearby ### Internet - Available in the cottage: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Car not required - Limited on-site parking (max 1 space) ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Freezer - Hob - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Toaster ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided - Memory foam mattress ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Fireplace - Living room ### Entertainment - Books - DVD player - Games - TV - Video library ### Outdoor areas - Patio - Rooftop terrace ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Fan - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - In a rural location - In a village - Near a zoo - Near the sea ### Things to do - Optional golf privileges - Birdwatching nearby - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Horseback riding nearby - Jet skiing nearby - Mountain biking nearby - Sailing nearby - Scuba diving nearby - Snorkelling nearby - Surfing/bodyboarding nearby - Swimming nearby - Theme park nearby - Windsurfing nearby - Winery tours nearby ### 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) - First aid kit - Fire extinguisher ### General - Unit size: 1,350 square feet ## Similar properties ![Beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/32000000/31140000/31138300/31138247/4b13657a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### In the heart of the Old Village, 5 minutes to the beach. 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EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking. 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 On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit 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 ### We should mention A car is not required for transport to and from this property ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C50.62695%2C-1.17856&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=TtHVCEI06yS7r3aP9fjxpbnwtxY=) Shanklin, ENG #### What's nearby - Shanklin Old Village - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles - Shanklin Theatre - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles - Shanklin Chine - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles - Shanklin Beach - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles - Ventnor Beach - 8 min drive - 4.8 miles #### Getting around - Shanklin Station - 11 min walk - Southampton (SOU) - 113 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪The Falcon - ‬8 min walk - ‪Domino's Pizza - ‬5 min walk - ‪The Steamer Inn - ‬10 min walk - ‪Fishermans Cottage - ‬8 min walk - ‪The Village Inn - ‬2 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Character Stone Cottage, Heart of the Old Village,10 mins walk to the beach! pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at Character Stone Cottage, Heart of the Old Village,10 mins walk to the beach!? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Character Stone Cottage, Heart of the Old Village,10 mins walk to the beach!? > Checkout is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is Character Stone Cottage, Heart of the Old Village,10 mins walk to the beach! located? > This family-friendly Shanklin cottage is located by the sea, steps away from Shanklin Old Village, Shanklin Chine and Shanklin Theatre. Shanklin Beach and Rylstone Gardens are also within 10 minutes. Shanklin Station is 11 minutes by foot. ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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