We’ve just launched a brand new walking, cycling and running guide to help you explore over 500 miles of footpaths, bridleways, cycle tracks and byways on the Isle of Wight. Split out from our existing Car Free Holiday guide, we’ve enhanced and expanded the information previously provided. We’ve added full Read More…
We’re delighted at Shanklin Holiday Homes to have teamed up with Cicerone to celebrate the launch of the new edition of their Isle of Wight walking guide, which is out now. Fully updated from the first edition (which we’ve got a well thumbed copy of!), it is the perfect companion Read More…
We’re delighted at Shanklin Holiday Homes to have teamed up with Ordnance Survey to celebrate the launch of not one but two brand new walking guides. With over 500 miles of footpaths, bridleways, cycle tracks and byways on the Isle of Wight, it’s not surprising they needed to do two guides! Out 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…
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’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…
Here is our latest video on YouTube – don’t forget to subscribe to our channel to catch all of our videos:
Shanklin Holiday Homes is now available on YouTube! We’ll be adding new videos from across the Isle of Wight, showcasing the best of what the island has to offer! Here’s the first video – and don’t forget to subscribe to our channel to catch all of our videos:
The sun is still shining on the Isle of Wight this autumn, as shown by the picture below of Orchard Bay, Ventnor, from Sunday. Having been washed away by a storm 2 years ago, the footpath and steps to this secluded gem just beyond Ventnor Botanic Gardens have just re-opened, Read More…
It is a busy old weekend on the Isle of Wight this bank holiday. With the start of the Isle of Wight Walking Festival (Walk the Wight) along with the Randonee cycling race, everyone is out and about enjoying the fine weather. Here’s the boats that took part in the Ventnor Races organised Read More…
