Shower Room: Cubicle Shower, Heated Towel Rail, Toilet. Gas central heating, electricity, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included. Welcome pack and doggy extras. Enclosed garden with patio and garden furniture. Private parking for one car. No smoking. Please note: No children under 16 years old. There is a step down to the garden.. Black Pan Holiday Cottage is a beautifully presented ground floor apartment, with its own enclosed rear garden, that adjoins the owners’ home and is accessed by the SS24, an unmaintained public pathway, so driving slowly down to the property is advised. . The layout has been well thought out with a space saving premium design kitchen installed and an open plan living/dining/kitchen. There is a lovely shower room, and a large double bedroom with a useful dressing table/writing desk. The owner has a background of working with animals and has ensured that the property is also dog friendly, making it the perfect base to explore all that the southeast side of the Isle of Wight has to offer with your four-legged friends. The rear garden has a lockable gate, seating and table and an outside tap.
The apartment is in Lake, which is situated between the popular seaside towns of Sandown and Shanklin. The nearest beach at Lake is moments from the property. The beach can be accessed from a set of steps from the top of the cliff path which is close to Lake’s Island-line train station. There is an instructional school which is located at the back of the beach that offers a whole range of activities for all ages and abilities. There are beach huts which you can look to hire. The walk along the sea wall between Sandown and Shanklin along the back of the beach is ideal for both walkers and cyclists.
Sandown is a truly traditional British beach resort with pier, amusements, pitch ’n’ putt, Isle of Wight Zoo and the Dinosaur Isle attraction at the northern end of the esplanade. There is also Shanklin Chine to explore. There are numerous attractions across the island to discover for all ages including The Needles, with its chairlift, amusement park, boat rides, lighthouse and coloured sands of Alum Bay. Visit Queen Victoria’s favourite holiday residence, Osborne House and its gardens, Ventnor Botanical Gardens, Carisbrooke Castle or the sailing towns of Yarmouth and Cowes. Whatever you decide, one thing’s for sure, the Isle of Wight has plenty to offer. Beach ¾ mile. Shop, pub and restaurant 175 yards.
Free WiFi
No children under 16 years.
Approach to property is by a rough or gravel track.
Suitable for up to 2 pets
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About the area
Sandown
Located in Sandown, this cottage is by the ocean. Portsmouth Historic Dockyard and Shanklin Old Village are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Amazon World Zoo Park and Isle of Wight Zoo. Isle of Wight Donkey Sanctuary and Isle of Wight Owl and Falconry Centre are also worth visiting. Take the opportunity to explore the area for outdoor excitement like ecotours.
How much does it cost to stay at Black Pan Holiday Cottage?
As of 14 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Black Pan Holiday Cottage on 18 May 2026 start from AU$171, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
How much is parking at Black Pan Holiday Cottage?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Black Pan Holiday Cottage?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Black Pan Holiday Cottage?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Black Pan Holiday Cottage located?
Situated by the ocean, this cottage is within 2 miles (3 km) of Welcome Beach, Small Hope Beach and Sandown Beach. Shanklin and Sandown Golf Club and Sandown Pier are also within 2 miles (3 km). Lake Station is 12 minutes by foot and Sandown Station is 22 minutes.
Reviews
9.8
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
We had a good time on the Island, plenty to see and a lot of places providing food.
We had a good time on the Island, plenty to see and a lot of places providing food. The cottage was great and serviced our needs very well, the only thing I would say is that the lane/ driveway to the cottage need attention, lit is an unadopted roadway with lots of large pot holes.
Roger Richmond
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Rachel
9 Sept 2025
Immaculate accommodation, spotlessly clean, home from home and a really comfortable bed.
Immaculate accommodation, spotlessly clean, home from home and a really comfortable bed. Black Pan cottage is just a short walk away from Aldi and a bit further is Morrisons. It is centrally placed to visiting the Island, Sue was a really lovely, helpful host, and we would book again.
Rachel
From a partner site
8/10 Good
Amanda
10 Oct 2019
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lovely place lovely lady spent a few days here with our dogs
Amanda
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
BARRY
4 Sept 2019
Very modern cottage with fantastic facilities.
Very modern cottage with fantastic facilities. Owner really helpful. Would recommend for sure.
BARRY
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Keiron
11 July 2019
A great find, well looked after and great for dogs, walks on the doorstep.
A great find, well looked after and great for dogs, walks on the doorstep. We will definitely recommend and return
Keiron
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Glynis
20 May 2019
Lovely and comfortable.
Lovely and comfortable. Dogs well taken care of, even loaned a bed and bowls for their use. Lovely lady owner who will sort any problems asap. The location is perfect for exploring the island and plenty of walks from the cottage for the dogs. Fully enjoyed our week there.
Glynis
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Carol
14 May 2019
Black Pan cottage is a beautiful,well equipped clean and comfortable place to stay inbetween Shankli
Black Pan cottage is a beautiful,well equipped clean and comfortable place to stay inbetween Shanklin and Sandown with fabulous cliff walks to the beaches which are both fantastic with lots to do and have lovely pubs and restuarants to relax in.The host is a lovely lady who is more than happy to help.would love to return.In over 30 years of visiting the island Black Pan has been a favourite.
Carol
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Simon
28 Apr 2019
A modern cottage that is immaculately clean.
A modern cottage that is immaculately clean. A very comfortable bed, and superb shower. The owner is very friendly and I genuinely believe she cares that you have a good holiday. Our dog was made welcome and received doggy gifts on arrival.
Simon
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
tony
14 Apr 2019
Lovely base for touring IoW.
Lovely base for touring IoW. Owner excellent.
tony
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Wendy
7 Apr 2019
A warm welcome cottage just right for two people.
A warm welcome cottage just right for two people. Our dogs have never been made so at home before in a holiday cottage and we were so relaxed with them . Thank you for a brilliant stay
Wendy
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