The final big maintenance projects have now been complete for this off season – and it was all about aiming high! Over at The Priory, all of the window cills, wooden windows and facias/soffits across the building have now been repainted with a fresh lick of gloss paint, which looks Read More…
It has been a busy couple of weeks with more maintenance jobs ticked off across all of our properties ✅ After finding that the level was lower than it should be, we’ve topped up the loft insulation at Shanklin Manor with 200mm of new glass mineral wool professionally installed. The Read More…
With half term just around the corner, there are a number of events running during the week at a variety of the island’s attractions, providing fun times for all of the family. Here are some of the events on offer: Isle of Wight Story Festival: Based at Quay Arts in Read More…
We’ve given our 130+ year old sweet chestnut tree at Highlands a major hair cut! After suffering from poor health last year, resulting in less leaves and chestnuts, we were advised to pollard it back to a previous cut to remove all the deadwood and improve its health. After getting Read More…
With a rich history at all of our locations, we are always on the look out for glimpses into the past. We recently came across this old postcard, taken from Westhill towards what is now our apartment at Shanklin Manor and dating to 1953. It now takes pride of place Read More…
Fancy a cheeky break this autumn and winter? With plenty of attractions to visit, countryside and coasts to explore as well as top restaurants and pubs to relax in, there is no better time to enjoy an island escape on the Isle of Wight. You can avoid the usual hussle Read More…
We’re delighted at Shanklin Holiday Homes to have teamed up with Rough Guides again to celebrate the launch of their brand new Rough Guide to Dorset, Hampshire and the Isle of Wight. Just launched (available to buy now at roughguides.com), the new bumper 280 page guide is packed with top tips, reviews and Read More…
We’ve launched a new coastal path map for the south east of the Isle of Wight to help our guests navigate and enjoy this scenic coastal route. We’ve covered the full length of the route from Yaverland in the north to Ventnor in the south, travelling through Lake, Shanklin, Luccombe, Read More…
2025 priority booking for our existing customers is now open for a limited time! If you book during this period, you will also benefit from our price freeze, paying 2024 prices for 2025 stays. All of the details have been sent to our mailing list subscribers, so check your inboxes! Read More…
We’ve got two new additions at Highlands. After a successful trial over the last few weeks, we are pleased to confirm that we’ve now got Fire TV Sticks for all of the apartments at Highlands, allowing you to login to all your favourite streaming apps whilst on your island escape! Read More…
