Place, Isle of Wight Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty
1 min walk
Southampton Cruise Terminal
Place, Southampton Cruise Terminal
New Forest National Park
Place, New Forest National Park
60 min drive
Southampton (SOU)
Airport, Southampton (SOU)
92 min drive
Rooms & beds
3 bedrooms (sleeps 5)
Bedroom
1 Double Bed
Bedroom
1 Single Bed
Bedroom
2 Single Beds
1 bathroom
Bathroom
Spaces
Kitchen
Garden
About this property
3 bedroom accommodation in Shorwell
Located on the south west of the island, The Blacksmith Shop is dog-friendly, has an enclosed garden and offers parking directly outside.. Ground Floor:
Living/dining room: TV, CD Player, DVD Player, DVDs, Open Fire
Kitchen: Electric Cooker, Microwave, Fridge, Dishwasher, Washer Dryer
Sun Room.
Bedroom 1: Double (4ft 6in) Bed Ensuite: Toilet (Only)
Bedroom 2: Single (3ft) Bed
Bedroom 3: (10 Steep Steps), 2 x Single (3ft) Beds, (No Door)
Wet Room: Shower, Heated Towel Rail, Toilet. NSH central heating, electricity, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included. Initial fuel for open fire included. Telephone (for incoming and local calls only). Small enclsoed garden with gazebo. Private parking for 2 cars. No smoking.. This quaint holiday home, as its name suggests, was the former blacksmiths shop which resides beside the village green. The green is a lovely place to sit, relax, take a breath and admire the beautiful surroundings of the unspoilt village of Shorwell (pronounced ’shorrel’ by many resident islanders), which was named after the local spring - The Shor Well. This was one of Queen Victoria’s favourite places to visit when she was on the island holidaying at her residence Osborne House. The village is centred around its historic church, St Peters, which dates back to the 12th century.
The surrounding parish is also home to a trio of impressive manor houses - Northcourt, Westcourt and Wolverton Manor. Today, the village stands in a designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and is at the centre of a network of footpaths, bridleways and cycle routes to explore and enjoy. The routes are scattered with lovely thatched cottages, and the village also has an 18th-century country pub and a small local shop and post office.
There are plenty of activities to keep you busy on the island, including walking, cycling and swimming at any of the glorious beaches are plentiful. You can even try your hand at paragliding if you are feeling adventurous! There are numerous attractions to discover for all ages, including The Needles with its amusement park, boat rides, lighthouse and famous chairlift down to the coloured sands of Alum Bay. Blackgang Chine, the oldest themed attraction in the UK, Ventnor Botanical Gardens, Tapnell Farm Park and Carisbrooke Castle are all worth a visit. Alternatively, why not visit Queen Victoria’s favourite holiday residence, Osborne House and its gardens, or the sailing towns of Yarmouth and Cowes? Shop and pub ¼ mile.
Free WiFi
There are steps within the property.
There are low ceilings, doors and/or beams within the property.
Suitable for up to 3 pets
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Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
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On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
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
About the area
Newport
Newport is home to this cottage. Cineworld Isle of Wight and Ventnor Park are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Blackgang Chine and Quay Arts. Isle of Wight Donkey Sanctuary and Isle of Wight Owl and Falconry Centre are also worth visiting.
Isle of Wight Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
Yarmouth Isle-of-Wight Ferry Terminal - 20 min drive - 19.5 km
Osborne House - 24 min drive - 20.0 km
Shanklin Beach - 28 min drive - 20.7 km
New Forest National Park - 60 min drive - 27.4 km
Getting around
Yarmouth Station - 35 min drive
Southampton (SOU) - 126 min drive
Restaurants
Three Bishops - 4 min drive
The Sun Inn - 8 min drive
The Blacksmiths Arms - 8 min drive
New Ming Garden - 9 min drive
Bengal Palace - 9 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is 3 bedroom accommodation in Shorwell pet-friendly?
Yes, pets are allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at 3 bedroom accommodation in Shorwell?
As of 12 Apr 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at 3 bedroom accommodation in Shorwell on 28 Apr 2026 start from AU$217, 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 3 bedroom accommodation in Shorwell?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at 3 bedroom accommodation in Shorwell?
Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.
What time is check-out at 3 bedroom accommodation in Shorwell?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is 3 bedroom accommodation in Shorwell located?
Situated in Newport, this cottage is 2.2 mi (3.5 km) from Dinosaur Expeditions Conservation and Palaeoart Centre and within 6 miles (10 km) of Carisbrooke Castle and Isle of Wight Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Blackgang Chine and Brook Beach are also within 6 miles (10 km).
Reviews
9.4
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
It's a really characterful property. The beds are comfortable with good bedding. The kitchen has all you need. The booking process/key collection was efficient & easy. I would recommend thus place for your stay.
Katherine Massey
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Marie
10 Dec 2025
We loved the Blacksmiths shop.
We loved the Blacksmiths shop. If you love simple cottage, with big open fire, gorgeous garden room and loads of books, it is perfect. In a beautiful village too
Marie
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Lucy Watson
1 Apr 2026
Delightful cottage in a beautiful little village yet only 10 minutes from Newport and other amenitie
Delightful cottage in a beautiful little village yet only 10 minutes from Newport and other amenities. Very handy for the dogs with secure courtyard garden and loads of footpaths on the doorstep. Nice and warm with open fire if needed. Highly recommend and will definitely revisit next year.
Lucy Watson
From a partner site
8/10 Good
Rita Tonge
7 Mar 2026
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lovely cottage in a beautiful location plenty of kitchen equipment wi-fi good near router gorgeous inside gardenwould recommend
Rita Tonge
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Richard Hardman
7 Oct 2025
It was great, save the shower could have been a little more powerful.
It was great, save the shower could have been a little more powerful.
Richard Hardman
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Bob
1 Nov 2019
v
very good and quiet
Bob
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Steve
9 Sept 2019
Lovely cottage in a fantastic location, highly recommended.
Lovely cottage in a fantastic location, highly recommended. We loved staying here for a second time. It is a bit let down by a few poor maintenance issues - a fridge that needs its freezer section fixed (or simply being replaced) and a very ineffective shower. There is a new TV there, but no dvd player (despite kids dvds being on the shelves there). But these are details, and did not stop our enjoyment of staying here.
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Steve
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Matthew
24 Apr 2019
Really pleasant accommodation, had all that was needed for a self catering break.
Really pleasant accommodation, had all that was needed for a self catering break. Flowers in the sun room were fab, lovely smell.
Nearby pub is great for a really good meal.
Could use a stair gate between lounge and kitchen if you have a toddler like us. Otherwise using the oven is not safe, as easily accessed by a wandering tot.
Matthew
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Graham
7 Apr 2019
E
Excellent will definitely be booking this cottage again
Graham
From a partner site
8/10 Good
Jackie
7 Feb 2019
We had a lovely weekend the village is lovely and the local pub the crown in 10 out of 10.
We had a lovely weekend the village is lovely and the local pub the crown in 10 out of 10. The cottage was comfortable a little dated but we really enjoyed our stay as did our two dogs. Would definitely recommend and would love to go back in the summertime.
Jackie
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Matt
3 Feb 2019
G
Great location everything seemed to be 25mins from the cottage
Matt
From a partner site
8/10 Good
robert
5 Jan 2019
comfortable.
comfortable. great location. lovely views.
robert
From a partner site
8/10 Good
Steve
6 Dec 2018
Lovely cottage in a great location, and plenty of room for the five of us.
Lovely cottage in a great location, and plenty of room for the five of us. The furnishings and kitchen are a little tired, but since we intended to be out most of the time (and actually were) this wasn't important. Very nice conservatory which made a natural 'quiet room' for reading & relaxing. Shorwell is a good place to base yourself for exploring south & west Wight, and is worthy of a visit in itself, together with the excellent Crown pub within a short walk. Would very happily stay again.
Steve
From a partner site
8/10 Good
Kelly
23 Oct 2018
This is the second time I have stayed here.
This is the second time I have stayed here. First time was 5 years ago. Lovely place to stay but kitchen, bathroom and en suite toilet all need updating. The Sun Room is forgotten about when it comes to cleaning so we did that ourselves and there are lots of needless dust gatherers dotted about the place but with that said we still had a lovely 2 weeks holiday. It was cleaner than the first time we stayed but things are still forgotten I.e the water pipes in the bathroom and skirting also under the beds.( thick dust and cobwebs).
Kelly
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