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Room
Exterior
Outdoor dining
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Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6118 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue

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
  • Airport, Southampton (SOU)
    ‪108 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

2 bathrooms

Bathroom #1

Bathroom #2

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden

About this property

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.

EXTRA INFORMATION:

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

Discounted ferries on request.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Pet-friendly
Outdoor space
Parking available
Barbecue

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

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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

About the area

Shanklin

Located in Shanklin, this cottage is by the sea. Shanklin Theatre and Dinosaur Isle are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Shanklin and Sandown Golf Club and Ventnor Park. Travelling with kids? Consider Isle of Wight Donkey Sanctuary and Isle of Wight Zoo.
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Shanklin, Isle of Wight

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
  • Small Hope Beach - 7 min walk - 0.7 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
  • ‪Dragon Pearl - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Village Inn - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪The Barnhouse Bar & Restaurant - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Bayside Fish & Chips - ‬9 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Kenmare Cottage - a house that sleeps 7 guests in 3 bedrooms pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Kenmare Cottage - a house that sleeps 7 guests in 3 bedrooms?

As of 23 Apr 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Kenmare Cottage - a house that sleeps 7 guests in 3 bedrooms on 23 June 2026 start from AU$572, 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 Kenmare Cottage - a house that sleeps 7 guests in 3 bedrooms?

On-site parking is available at the property.

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

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

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

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Kenmare Cottage - a house that sleeps 7 guests in 3 bedrooms located?

This family-friendly Shanklin cottage is located by the sea, within a 10-minute walk of Shanklin Theatre, Shanklin Beach and Small Hope Beach. Shanklin Chine and Shanklin Old Village are also within 10 minutes. Shanklin Station is 7 minutes by foot and Lake Station is 25 minutes.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 30 out of 34 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 34 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 34 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 34 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 34 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

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.
Response from VrboOwner on 2 June 2025
We're so pleased you had another enjoyable stay. Thank you so much for your lovely review and hope to welcome you back in the near future.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn I.

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.
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Aug 2025
Thank you for your kind review, and the one you left in our guest book. So glad you all had a lovely time. Hope to welcome you all back again in the near future.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Clare C.

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.
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Sept 2025
Thank you for your lovely review. So glad you had an enjoyable stay, and hope to welcome you back in the near future.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lucy C.

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

10/10 Excellent

Alex L.

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

Alex L.

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!
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Sept 2024
Thank you for your kind review. So lovely to have you back again.
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!
Response from VrboOwner on 18 June 2025
Thank you for your kind review. We hope you had a lovely stay at Kenmare and hopefully look forward to your return in the near future.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Rosemary G.

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.
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Apr 2024
Thank you for your kind review. We are glad you had an enjoyable stay at Kenmare.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Anna B.

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
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Apr 2025
Thank you for your lovely review of Kenmare. We are so glad you had an enjoyable stay.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Debbie C.

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
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.
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Sept 2024
Thank you so much for your wonderful review. So pleased you had a lovely stay and hope to welcome you back in the near future.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Karen R.

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.
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Nov 2024
Thank you for your lovely review. So glad you had another enjoyable stay. Hope to welcome you back again in the near future.
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.
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Sept 2024
Thank you for your kind review. Glad you had an enjoyable stay at Kenmare.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Neal W.

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
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Nov 2022
Hi Gillian, Thank you for your kind review. We are so glad you enjoyed our home, and the lovely review you left in our guest book which we appreciate very much. So sorry to hear about the lane being blocked. This shouldn't happen as there is no parking directly on the lane at the back, being a single lane and yellow lines. I will try and look into this.
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
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Sept 2024
Thank you for your lovely review. Im so pleased you had an enjoyable stay again, and so lucky with the weather too.
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.
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Dec 2023
Thank you so much for your wonderful review. We very much appreciate the lovely comments, and are so glad you had a lovely stay. We hope you will return in the near future.
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.
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Sept 2023
Thank you for your kind review, we very much appreciate your lovely comments. We are so glad you had an enjoyable stay and hopefully will return in the near future.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Alex L.

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!
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Sept 2022
Thank you so much for your kind review. So pleased you had an enjoyable stay, and hopefully welcome you back in the near future.
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.
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Sept 2025
Thank you for your kind and informative review. We are so glad you had an enjoyable stay. Regarding the couple of issues you raised. We have tried and still trying along with other residents to make island roads and the council aware of the blind spot, but unfortunately seems to fall on death ears and also removing a mirror that was previously put up by a resident as it apparently reflected into the bus drivers view. As for the cracks that were mentioned, we are aware of these which have been professionally checked and are historical cracks resulting in the age of Kenmare which we repair along with touch-ups throughout to keep Kenmare as clean and fresh looking as we can. This can only be done in the winter months when Kenmare isn't busy, and as you kindly mentioned isn't a distraction. Once again thank you for giving a genuine review and hope to welcome you back in the near future.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alison D.

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

Lee T.

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.
Response from VrboOwner on 21 May 2022
Thank you so much for taking the time to leave a lovely review. We are so glad you enjoyed yourselves. Hopefully look forward to a return in the near future.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Vanessa S.

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.
Response from VrboOwner on 12 May 2022
Thank you so much for your lovey review, we appreciate the time you have taken to express how much you loved Kenmare Cottage. We hope you will return in the near future.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Roland W.

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.
Response from VrboOwner on 10 May 2022
Thank you for your review. We would firstly like to thank you for your lovely review you put in our guest book, we are sorry to hear about noise coming from our neighbours. We have a good relationship with them and have kindly spoken to them regarding this.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Noella W.

Perfect in every way

A stunning holiday rental,perfect for exploring the whole of the island. The house was immaculate, fully equipped with everything you could possibly need and more. Full Covid measures had been taken and we all felt safe and reassured by this. Off road parking is a bonus but a bit tricky as access is via a narrow road with small maneuvering room if you have a bigger car. Lots of outside space if whether permits with garden furniture and table tennis table.
Response from VrboOwner on 9 May 2022
Thank you for your kind review. We are so glad you had an enjoyable stay, and hope to welcome you back in the near future.

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