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What you can expect during your stay
- All linens sanitised in high-temperature wash
- Face masks required for staff in public areas
- Hand sanitiser available to guests & staff
- Regularly sanitised high-traffic areas
- Staff required to regularly wash hands
- Contactless check-in
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Updated 15/05/22 Safety precautions are provided by the property and are not checked by Tripadvisor for accuracy.
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#2 of 50 in Shanklin
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Michelle & Caroline look forward to welcoming you to their hotel in 2022 as they celebrate 10 years of owning the business. The Rowborough built in 1873, is an imposing Victorian house set in beautiful gardens on the corner of Arthurs Hill and Wilton Park Road in Shanklin on the Isle of Wight. All 9 guest bedrooms are en-suite and offer modern facilities and comfort. The Conservatory, Guest lounge, Bar and Dining Room are well maintained, tastefully furnished and this has attributed to its AA 4 star Gold award rating, being a winner of the Traveller's Choice award 5 years running as well as the new Best of the Best award for the last 2 years.. The hotel is well located to the Island's main attractions as well as local bus and train links to the Mainland. Family run and reasonably priced, The Rowborough offers first class service and hospitality in a 'home from home' environment and is Covid 19 safe. Please read our safety measures and Policy & Procedures on our website.
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Free parking
Free High Speed Internet (WiFi)
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Free breakfast
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Pets Allowed ( Dog / Pet Friendly )
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Grade: 69 out of 100
66Restaurantswithin 0.75 miles
19Attractionswithin 0.75 miles
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32 Arthurs Hill, Shanklin PO37 6EX England
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We've just had our 13th stay in 8 years at the Rowborough and will be going back in August so I think that says it all! We really feel that we've found our island home from home and look forward to seeing Michelle and Caroline who always make us feel so welcome and look after us so well. The hotel is spotlessly clean, the rooms are comfortable and well equipped and the breakfasts are perfect. I can definitely recommend Michelle's poached eggs, I don't know how she does it but they're always perfect. The optional evening meals are delicious and excellent value too.
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Date of stay: June 2022
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Room Tip: Quieter rooms are at the back
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Response from Michelle Tarrant, Owner at Rowborough Hotel
Responded yesterday
Thank you Margaret for this lovely review. It is always a pleasure to have you and the family here and over the years we have got to know each other very well and therefore know what you like. It is wonderful that you consider 'our' home your holiday go to and we are so pleased that you do! We look forward to welcoming you all back again in August. Best Wishes, Michelle & Caroline.
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How could we possibly go anywhere else when we'd had such a fantastic experience last year?! Only 9 months after our first holiday, we were not disappointed on the return! It was such a delight to board the discounted ferry in the sunshine for a short trip across the Solent. Michelle and Caroline greeted us in person with a very warm welcome despite our early arrival! It felt like picking up with friends again! The hotel looked lovely - it had been beautifully decorated over the winter. It was of course sanitized from top to bottom with perfect spacing arranged in the dining room - whilst still maintaining that home-from-home feel. We'd been given our favourite room on request and the beds were just as comfortable as last time, meaning excellent sleeps every night. Having eaten such delicious and tasty meals before, superbly cooked Michelle and cheerily served by Caroline, we ensured we booked a nightly dinner again (I must get that recipe for the chicken, bacon and leek pie!). And the breakfasts - always so much choice and perfectly-cooked. The ladies work so hard to ensure every guest is so well looked after and given the best holiday experience. It really is a great base from which to explore the whole island and a lovely, peaceful atmosphere to come back to after a busy day. All being well, I'm returning before the end of the season - hopefully with my new puppy ... thankfully small dogs are very welcome! Thank you so much Michelle and Caroline! 5 stars from us!…
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Date of stay: June 2021
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Response from Michelle Tarrant, Owner at Rowborough Hotel
Responded 21 Jun 2021
Wow, what can we say but Thank You for your 5 star review. We are delighted that once again we were able to host you and even more so that yet again you enjoyed your stay with us and your visit to the Island. It is always so reassuring when so many of our guests return not only year after year but sometimes more than once in the same season and we note that you are already planning to do that. Your puppy, once trained and able to be left in the room whilst you take your meals, will be very welcome and we look forward to meeting him. Until then stay safe and best wishes to you all. Kind Regards, Michelle & Caroline.
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Shanklin is an ideal location with great pubs and restaurants and ideal for seeing the island. Michelle and Caroline are very friendly and helpful. Superb breakfasts and entire property was very clean. Bedroom a bit smaller than we have been used to, but comfortable. Seagulls bit of a pain if you are light sleepers.
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Date of stay: June 2022
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Responded 4 days ago
Thank you for writing us a review. We are delighted that you enjoyed your stay with us despite the seagulls, unfortunately, we have no control over that and you were at the seaside! Glad you enjoyed your Breakfast every day and were comfortable. Kind Regards, Michelle & Caroline.
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What more could you want from a guest house. Ideal location, clean , well kept, amazing food and attentive proprietors in Michelle and Caroline. Thank you for making our stay special. Finley our spaniel says thank you for his breakfast sausage every morning 🐾 xx
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Date of stay: June 2022Trip type: Travelled
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Response from Michelle Tarrant, Owner at Rowborough Hotel
Responded 4 days ago
Thank you so much for this lovely review. It is a pleasure to have had you here this week and we are delighted that you enjoyed your stay on the Island and our hospitality. Glad Finlay had a good time too.... Best Wishes to you all, Michelle & Caroline
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Once again my partner and I had a fantastic stay here when travelling to the island for the festival. Extremely friendly and helpful hosts who can't do enough for you, and a top notch breakfast. Looking forward to coming back next year!
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Date of stay: June 2022Trip type: Travelled
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Response from Michelle Tarrant, Owner at Rowborough Hotel
Responded 6 days ago
Thank you for taking the trouble to write this review. We were delighted to welcome you both back and glad you enjoyed our hospitality once more and the IOW Festival. We would hope to see you again in 2023? Kind Regards, Michelle & Caroline.
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Myself and my Daughter stayed at the Rowborough for the festival. So pleased we did. Michelle and Caroline were marvelous hosts who could not do enough for us. They bent over backwards to ensure we had everything we needed, right down to making sure my Daughters trainers were dry for her after she had to wash them!
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Date of stay: June 2022Trip type: Travelled
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Response from Michelle Tarrant, Owner at Rowborough Hotel
Responded 1 week ago
Thank you Cheryl for this lovely review. We are delighted that you enjoyed your stay with us and your first IOW festival. We look forward to a return vsiist in the future with your husband for a more relaxing holiday! Kind Regards to you both. Michelle & Caroline.
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Had a lovely stay at The Rowborough. Michelle and Caroline were great hosts and were willing to give advice on top places to go on the island. Breakfast was delicious with top service and really set us up for the day. I found the bed slightly uncomfortable on the first night but when I mentioned it to the hosts they immediately fixed it and it was much more comfortable for the following night - another example of great service! We definitely recommend 🙂
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Date of stay: May 2022Trip type: Travelled
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Response from Michelle Tarrant, Owner at Rowborough Hotel
Responded 1 week ago
Thank you Zoe for writing us this lovely review. We are delighted that you enjoyed our hospitality and service. We look forward to welcoming you back in the future. Kind Regards, Michelle & Caroline.
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Hubby and I stayed here for 3nights. This quaint hotel was spotless and ideally located. Caroline and Michelle were excellent hosts from start to finish. Even organised our discounted ferry and their recommendations for places to eat were spot on. Would stay here again and also highly recommend it anytime.
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Date of stay: June 2022Trip type: Travelled
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Response from Michelle Tarrant, Owner at Rowborough Hotel
Responded 2 weeks ago
Thank you Abi for your very kind words. We were delighted that you enjoyed your stay with us at The Rowborough and feel able to recommend us so highly. We look forward to a return visit soon. Best Wishes, Michelle & Caroline
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We were very well looked after on a brief family visit to the island, along with our dog, who was also very well cared for. Even scoring herself a couple of sausages for breakfast. Michelle and Caroline really could not have been more attentive, considerate or friendly, keeping the place spotless and maintaining a good atmosphere. We were very impressed and certainly would recommend the hotel.
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Date of stay: June 2022
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Response from Michelle Tarrant, Owner at Rowborough Hotel
Responded 3 weeks ago
Thank you for your lovely review. We are delighted that you all enjoyed your stay with us, including Dotty, and feel able to recommend us so highly. We look forward to a return visit from you soon. Best Wishes, Michelle & Caroline.
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Me and my husband and our lovely dog Bella stayed at the hotel for 3 nights. The room was clean and comfortable for all of us. The hosts are very friendly and helpful. The breakfast was also nice, Bella also got some sausages for her breakfast.
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Date of stay: June 2022Trip type: Travelled
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Response from Michelle Tarrant, Owner at Rowborough Hotel
Responded 3 weeks ago
Thank you Pei for writing us this review. It was lovely to meet you both and the lovely Bella and we hope we might see you all again in the future. Kind Regards, Michelle & Caroline
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PRICE RANGE
US$120 - US$135 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
LOCATION
United KingdomEnglandIsle of WightShanklin
NUMBER OF ROOMS
9
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Claim Your Listing Frequently Asked Questions about Rowborough Hotel
Which popular attractions are close to Rowborough Hotel?
Nearby attractions include JURASSIC JIM (0.6 miles), Shanklin Theatre (0.6 miles), and Shanklin Beach (0.5 miles).
What are some of the property amenities at Rowborough Hotel?
Some of the more popular amenities offered include free wifi, free breakfast, and an on-site restaurant.
What food & drink options are available at Rowborough Hotel?
Guests can enjoy free breakfast, an on-site restaurant, and a lounge during their stay.
What are some restaurants close to Rowborough Hotel?
Conveniently located restaurants include Blueberrys Cafe, The Salix Beach Cafe, and Pendletons.
Are pets allowed at Rowborough Hotel?
Yes, pets are typically allowed, but it's always best to call ahead to confirm.
Are there any historical sites close to Rowborough Hotel?
Many travellers enjoy visiting Godshill Church (3.6 miles), Arreton Barns (4.3 miles), and Bembridge Windmill (4.7 miles).
Is Rowborough Hotel accessible?
Yes, it offers reduced mobility rooms. For specific enquiries, we recommend calling ahead to confirm.