Originally built in 1870 as the Summer Home of the bishop of Portsmouth, this lovely family-run hotel commands the best position, best views and the best selection of facilities of any hotel on the Island!

With magnificent views of the Bay, the Hotel has direct access to the beach and the old village of Shanklin, and yet is away from traffic and tourist noise.

• indoor and outdoor heated pools
• Jacuzzi
• solarium
• squash court
• games room with pool table and table tennis
• fitness area with weights, exercise bike, rowing machine and treadmill
• cliff edge sun terrace
• outdoor children's play area
• en-suite rooms with colour TVs, radios, telephones and tea and coffee making

• baby listening service
• 2 car parks
• log fire in winter
• licensed bar
• full central heating
• tea gardens
• direct beach access
• decked sun balcony
• penthouse room with Jacuzzi bath and private balcony