Clarence House Shanklin

Breakfast was fine, left in a bag outside our room each morning. We were glad to have a fridge, which was quiet, and fresh milk instead of those silly little UHT things. Plenty of tea and coffee. We slept very well, having a double bed each. Double aspect room was nice as it was good for ventilation.

We didn’t like the bin full of the previous guests’ rubbish, or the dead flowers in dirty stale water. There is a dirty plate in the drawer below the fridge. The curtain track is problematic, the wall mounted wash basin is not stable. We had to use a hand towel as a mat outside the shower. 10.5 tog duvet was rather warm for midsummer, one duvet cover had a broken zip. Simple problems easily remedied!

Lovely property beautifully maintained, clean all the required facilities and more, nice touch with the welcome basket. From the decking you look onto a well maintained lovely garden.

Nothing not to like

Excellent location. I had no car and this was near station and buses

Room was too cosy. I should have paid attention to the booking details. The bathroom was separate requiring a walk along the landing. Not good for nighttime visits to the loo.

Good location, clean

Second bedroom small, okay for children but too small for two adults. Only one bathroom making it difficult when four adults getting ready to go out.

The cottage is absolutely lovely and cosy. The location is perfect. And Rosamund is the best hostess ever!