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The Swiss Cottage Shanklin

10 St Georges Road, Shanklin PO37 6BA, England
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Bury, United Kingdom
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34 reviews 34 reviews
7 hotel reviews
Reviews in 16 cities Reviews in 16 cities
16 helpful votes 16 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 May 2013 NEW

We are a group of 7 friends who, in addition to other pursuits, take a holiday together once a year, This year we chose Shanklin for our base and two of our number carried out the necessary research and booked the "Swiss Cottage". We were not disappointed! The B&B is clean and comfortable with amiable hosts and more than adequate... More

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LONDON
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54 reviews 54 reviews
6 hotel reviews
Reviews in 23 cities Reviews in 23 cities
32 helpful votes 32 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2013

Family run business. the couple very friendly, nice breakfast, clean. internet didn't work for us, tv poor reception but then again... the way I look at it... we weren't there to surf the net or watch rubbish tele. I would recommend and defo go back.

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KeithBeckett, Owner at The Swiss Cottage Shanklin, responded to this review
10 May 2013

Evening Your Highness Thank you for taking time to do a review on us after your short stay over the Bank Holiday. We are sorry to hear that the WI FI didn't connect for you and also you thought the TV reception was poor. We wish you actually said something to us to at least be able to check it... More

Weymouth, United Kingdom
2 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 April 2013

We are two retired guys who like cycling; having originally planned to bike around the Isle of Wight in Oct. 2012, an injury to one of us delayed our trip until mid-March 2013. We'd booked our one night stay at the Swiss Cottage by phone; although initially reluctant to accept a one-night booking out of season, when we arrived after... More

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KeithBeckett, Owner at The Swiss Cottage Shanklin, responded to this review
7 April 2013

To our two Tour de France Cyclists! We were pleased to help out on this occasion, as although we do not take one nighters as a rule, we were very pleased to have you stay with us especially as your planned trip was cancelled in October. We appreciate what our guests want and after cycling 30 miles in a day... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 March 2013 via mobile

This is a great hotel and, Christine and Keith work very hard to make you feel very welcome (and at home). The room was excellent, very clean and spacious, a fantastic selection of complimentary drinks and very well maintained, plus a TV with DVD (Christine and Keith were very happy to lend suggested films for watching). En suite was a... More

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KeithBeckett, Owner at The Swiss Cottage Shanklin, responded to this review
7 April 2013

To our first reviewer and hopefully not the last of 2013. What a very nice way to start the Easter week off, a lovely couple who have appreciated what we have continued to improve on over the winter months and we are pleased they enjoyed their room and stay with us. They are most welcome to come back and here... More

Isle of Wight, United Kingdom
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 December 2012

We have stayed at Swiss Cottage a few times. Keith and Christine made us feel very welcome each time when staying there. The rooms are very nice and spacious, they have just about everything you need in them! The service we have got there has been excellent! The food we think is very nice aswell! We hope to stay there... More

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KeithBeckett, Owner at The Swiss Cottage Shanklin, responded to this review
22 December 2012

Thank you for the review. We really enjoyed your company and hope that the Isle of Wight compares favorably to your home in Guernsey and we look forward to you coming back time and time again. All the Very Best Keith & Chris More

Whittlesey, United Kingdom
2 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 December 2012

I have now spent 4 holidays at Swiss Cottage and just about feel like one of the family. You couldn't ask for better hosts than Kieth and Christine as nothing seems to be too much trouble, it's just like visiting friends. The food is excellent, the rooms are spotless with everything you need. I love the island too so Kieth... More

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KeithBeckett, Owner at The Swiss Cottage Shanklin, responded to this review
21 December 2012

It is always nice when guests come for the first time and stay with us and enjoy their stay but even more rewarding when they come back year on year, as they feel so comfortable at our humble establishment. We encourage all our guests to give an honest an unbiased opinion so all our potential other guests can make their... More

London, United Kingdom
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 December 2012

We stayed at Swiss Cottage in August 2012 and my kids haven't stopped asking when we can return. Our family rooms were comfortable, spotlessly clean and well equipped. Keith and Christine are wonderful hosts and we enjoyed our chats with them after breakfast. There were a few places on the Isle of Wight that we may not have visited if... More

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KeithBeckett, Owner at The Swiss Cottage Shanklin, responded to this review
15 December 2012

Happy Holiday and a Very Nice Family. We do aim to please all our guests without going completely ott but yes we can always recommend some lovely places we have been to which we hope our guests will like too? Look forward to seeing you next summer but you had better book up quick as we only have the first... More

Durham, United Kingdom
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4 reviews 4 reviews
3 hotel reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 November 2012

My partner and I stayed at the Swiss Cottage the first two weeks of September this year and could not fault it. The hotel was immaculately clean at all times and the food was delicious - we stayed on a half board basis. The hosts Keith and Christine were very friendly and helpful and we would definately return again. The... More

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KeithBeckett, Owner at The Swiss Cottage Shanklin, responded to this review
20 November 2012

To Scooby & Shaggy! How time flies when you are having fun! A delightful young couple who came to stay for 2 weeks summer holiday and found plenty to do on the Island during their stay. Hope you have an enjoyable Xmas and New Year and see you again when you come back down South again! Best Wishes Keith &... More

Royal Tunbridge Wells, United Kingdom
2 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 November 2012

Very comfortable, very accommodating, breakfast superb (especially the kippers!!), beds very clean and comfortable, the only thing we can fault you on was the rain (unfortunately keith couldn't turn the tap off!!)

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KeithBeckett, Owner at The Swiss Cottage Shanklin, responded to this review
20 November 2012

To one of our last few customers of the season and we have saved the best till last! A lovely couple from Tunbridge Wells who came for a Short Break to round the year off. Yes shame the weather wasn't better for you but its been one of those years for bad weather! Look forward to seeing you again when... More

Brisbane, Australia
2 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 November 2012

We had a marvellous week on the Isle of Wight. The Swiss Cottage was a great base for the week. Christine and Keith were very friendly and great hosts. They really made us comfortable. Mike and Jan. Brisbane, Australia

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KeithBeckett, Owner at The Swiss Cottage Shanklin, responded to this review
7 November 2012

Good Day from Down Under! Thank you to our Australian guests who came to stay with us whilst touring round England and the IOW. We are pleased that you enjoyed your stay and saw all the lovely sites like Osborne House and many others that you wanted to see during your stay. We hope you had a pleasant long journey... More

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Also Known As:
The Swiss Cottage Shanklin Isle Of Wight
Address: 10 St Georges Road, Shanklin PO37 6BA, England
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Region: United Kingdom > England > South East England > Isle of Wight > Shanklin
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Bar/Lounge Beach Free Breakfast Free High-Speed Internet Free Parking Restaurant Suites
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Official Description (provided by the hotel):
The Swiss Cottage is the Pride of Shanklin. Although it only has 8 to 11 bedrooms, our guest accommodation has that personal touch that many of the larger Hotels doesn't provide. We try to cater for everyone’s needs whether single, double, friends or families, sorry no infants under 5 years of age), a safe environment for females and groups, in our comfortable modern bedrooms and bathrooms that we have converted in this old 1866 family home. have tried to think of everything for you. From Flat screen TVs, DVD, CD Players, Sky, Free WI-FI, mini fridges and much more to make your stay a pleasurable one!We have numerous special offers i.e Stay for 7 Nights and get one free all year or try our short break offer which is stay 3 nights or more in our Mid Season and get an extra night free. We also arrange discounted Ferry crossing for you with Red Funnel or Wightlink.Unfortunately we do not take one nighters as minimum stay is 2 nights. All of the above has transformed this property into a 4 Star plus with a coveted Silver Award for Service, Cleanliness and Hospitality. We may meet as strangers but all our guests leave as friends. A Home from Home but don’t forget to bring your slippers! See you soon? Keith & Christine ... more   less 

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