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1 Apse Castle Cottage

Cottage in Shanklin with kitchen

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9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space
  • Free WiFi

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Shanklin, Isle of Wight
  • Place, Shanklin Old Village
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Shanklin Chine
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Shanklin Beach
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Southampton (SOU)
    ‪73 min drive‬

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Is 1 Apse Castle Cottage pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 3 total). There's a fee of GBP 35. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much does it cost to stay at 1 Apse Castle Cottage?

As of 13 Nov 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at 1 Apse Castle Cottage on 14 Nov 2025 start from AU$1,300.40, 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.

What time is check-in at 1 Apse Castle Cottage?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 1 Apse Castle Cottage?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is 1 Apse Castle Cottage located?

Situated in a rural location, this cottage is within 1 mile (2 km) of Isle of Wight Donkey Sanctuary and Shanklin Old Village. Isle of Wight Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and Shanklin Chine are also within 2 miles (3 km). Shanklin Station is 23 minutes by foot.

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

8.0/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 12 out of 21 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 21 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 21 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 21 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 21 reviews

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Pauline

Our stay at Apse castle cottage

Wounderful stay. Emma is fantastic nothing was too much trouble
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10/10 Excellent

Ms Gokani

Lovely cosy cottage in a great location to explore the island. Location great. Beautiful quiet road. Beds very comfortable. The kitchen was well equipped.
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10/10 Excellent

Mr Nuttgens

Beautiful, cosy cottage with a lovely fire. Nicely decorated and very clean and comfortable. We had everything that we needed for a relaxing family break. The letting agents were very friendly and helpful. Great communications.
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8/10 Good

Jenine R.

1 Apse Cottage

1 Apse Cottage is a charming semi-detached cottage in a shady position with a small outdoor area and small parking space. There is some nice decor, it has cottage character, the kitchen has been really well thought out and is well designed and equipped. However, there are a few minor complaints unfortunately the shower head over the bath isn't working. The shower in the shower room also doesn't work using the main shower head/drencher, only works through the hose shower head, which is fine! but when you are paying for a holiday you expect it to work. We also could not connect to the Wifi for the duration of our stay. The beds were comfortable and the linen fresh but the cottage could of been cleaner, especially the outside space. Luckily the sun was shining and we had a wonderful stay exploring the Isle of Wight.
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10/10 Excellent

Sandra

Charming, Peaceful & Perfectly Equipped

We had a wonderful stay at 1 Apse Castle Cottage — a beautiful, character-filled retreat nestled in peaceful woodland. The cottage is spotless, thoughtfully decorated, and full of charm, with a cozy log burner, luxurious bathroom, and a well-equipped kitchen. Beds were super comfy, and everything felt welcoming and homely. The location is ideal for exploring Shanklin and the wider Isle of Wight. We especially appreciated how dog-friendly it was — our pup loved it! Truly a magical place. We’d happily return and highly recommend it to anyone looking for a relaxing break.
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10/10 Excellent

Colin

Lovely 16th century cottage, very well presented and clean, easy key collection and instant booking

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!
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10/10 Excellent

Chris

Perfect for familycouples getaway with great location to Shanklin

Very pretty cottage with nicely thought out provisions and decor.

8/10 Good

Wendy C.

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1 Apse Castle cottages

Great location if you want somewhere quiet away from the crowds. That said it is within a short drive of Ventnor, Shanklin, Godshill and Sandown. The outside space of the cottage is limited to a courtyard at the side of the property. If you have a big car you might find the driveway a little on the short side - that said we did manage to fit two cars side by side ( a Niro and a Panda). We did have to move the rubbish bins off the drive to do that! If you need to rely on the internet while you’re away this probably isn’t the right location for you.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
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8/10 Good

Trevor

A rustic retreat.

The location was pleasantly rural, but conveniently very close to roads which connected to everywhere on the island. The cottage itself was pretty and quaint and there were nice decorative touches to make it feel homely inside. The kitchen was well equipped the bathrooms were furnished with good quality suites and were very clean. The bedrooms were good with rustic features. Communication before the holiday was efficient and helpful. Outside, the fence could be moved to create more space for 2 cars. Outside space could be improved generally, and a great deal of water was constantly flowing across the yard which was not mentioned in the details. Blinds instead of curtains in the lounge: when we arrived, one curtain was held up by clothes pegs! Plus a blind would be appreciated in the downstairs bathroom. Hooks on back of bathroom doors would be useful.
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10/10 Excellent

Martin

Martin

Lovely cottage in a great area very big space everything you need for your stay WiFi was very weak Outside area neeeds attention
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8/10 Good

Bastian

Lovely traditional cottage

Nice and quiet cottage lovely bedroom with good beds. Well equipped kitchen. - It's difficult to go for a walk directly from the cottage the road in front of the cottage is dangerous (especially with a dog) and the nearest footpath is at a few hundred yards from the cottage. - We did nog manage to get enough hot water for using the bath.
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10/10 Excellent

Sven

A very beautiful location

A beautiful location, nice accessoires.
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10/10 Excellent

Lynne V.

Lovely cottage

The cottage was lovely and had everything we needed (but a tea pot would be a welcome addition). It was a perfect spot for exploring the island. We travelled with our dog and the outside space was well fenced to keep her safe. Unfortunately the lane seemed to be a cut through for busy traffic travelling at speed which meant walking her straight from the doorstep was often quite unsafe. Fortunately the cottage is not far from other spots to park up and dog walk. We had a super stay - helped by the incredibly hot September weather! Wouldn’t hesitate to book through the Island Holiday company again.
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8/10 Good

Lovely peaceful stay

We had a lovely week staying at the cute cottage just outside Shanklin. It was nicely furnished and comfortable for us as a couple and a small dog. The cottage had everything we needed for the week and provided a great base for us to explore the island. It is in a lovely quiet location, and a short drive into the town (we didn't try walking due to lack of pavements on the roads). The week we stayed was very warm so the upstairs got a little hot but the fan provided gave us some air.
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4/10 Poor

Unfortunately of poor standard and not value for money

Internal and external cleanliness were the main factors for our poor review. Very overgrown front garden and dirty patio area. On the surface the house seemed clean inside but it is clear there have been no high level or deep cleans carried out for some time. We went around catching all the spiders before we slept the first night. The cottage has a very damp feel and musty smell, we did not place our clothes in the wardrobes because of this but lived out of our suitcases for our full week booking. The property is too small for 5 people, there were 4 of us and it was a tad too snug. The price commanded for one week in this property due to the above concerns was therefore not value for money. The parking was extremely tight for two medium or above sized vehicles and the lane is not practical to park in. It is unfortunate that our review has marked this property down but we have stayed away often and therefore have comparisons regarding value for money, tidiness and cleanliness and this property could certainly improve with more TLC and attention to detail.
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10/10 Excellent

Lovely healing break

My family and I loved our stay at Apse Castle Cottage. The cottage was clean, comfortable and came with clear instructions. Having a space to park was great. On the day we left I somehow managed to leave a bag at the cottage and Heather the lovely person who came to check and clean the cottage rang me straight away and gave clear instructions so I was able to get it back easily. We had a lovely chat when I picked it up.
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8/10 Good

Comfy and cool in the heatwave

The cottage was cosy and cool in the heatwave and had most of the facilities you could want. WiFi was available but not particularly strong and phone signal was very weak. A good size for our group of 5 which included one child.
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6/10 Okay

Susan L.

Cosy cottage

The cottage itself is lovely and cosy, lovely kitchen and I myself loved the cooker, however personally we found it a bit cramped for 4 adults, 1 child and two medium size dogs. There was really no garden just a small yard. We had some issues with the shower overflowing due to a blockage in the drain, a smell in the bathroom down stairs presumably from blockages of the drain. We also find the parking for two large cars impossible. To sum it all up we did have a nice time, cottage quite convenient to Shanklin, Sandown and shops. And would suit a couple more than a family.
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10/10 Excellent

Dave S.

September break to isle of wight

Lovely little cottage - short drive to shanklin and ventnor, everything we required for our weeks stay with two dogs.
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10/10 Excellent

Hannah C.

Gorgeous comfortable cottage

Lovely cottage with a very homely feel. Plenty of space for us 4 adults and 1 toddler. Very close to Shanklin shops and restaurant’s , although only downside is you can’t really walk it. Owner very helpful if you had any issues.
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8/10 Good

James D.

A nice place outside shanklin

Good place and well situated outside Shanklin. Space only really for one larger car and no garden, but the house is very nice. A little dark but quiet, peaceful, and well maintained. Beds rather soft but otherwise lovely.
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