Housed in a historic building, the recently renovated Westbury Lodge features accommodations with a garden and free Wifi. This 4-star guest house offers luggage storage space and daily room service. The guest house also offers facilities for disabled guests. At the guest house, all units have a desk and a flat-screen TV. There's a private bathroom with walk-in shower in some units, along with bathrobes, a hair dryer, and free toiletries. At the guest house, every unit is fitted with bed linen and towels. Guests can also relax on the sun terrace. Shanklin Beach is a 5-minute walk from the guest house, while Blackgang Chine is 10 miles from the property. Southampton Airport is 37 miles away.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.8 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Located in the top-rated area in Shanklin, this property has an excellent location score of 9.8!

Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

FREE parking!


Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 full bed
2 twin beds
1 king bed
or
2 twin beds
1 king bed
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Guest reviews

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Staff
10.0
Facilities
9.8
Cleanliness
10.0
Comfort
9.8
Value for money
9.8
Location
9.8
Free Wifi
9.6
High score for Shanklin

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Ryan
    Canada Canada
    The location of the property is fantastic. Close to the beach walk, the Chine and old village. The hosts are very friendly and welcomed us even though we arrived late (10:30 pm). Great breakfast options, and provided advice about the isle. Provide...
  • Michail
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Great facilities, beautiful location, awesome staff! They made us feel very welcome, the place is cosy and clean!
  • Annette
    Canada Canada
    Great location..close to the sea and old town..walkable.
  • Tom
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The food was excellent and locally sourced, hosts very welcoming and exactly what we would expect from such a highly rated hotel/BnB. Rosemary and David were fantastic throughout, the little touches are what makes places like these absolutely...
  • Ian
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Fantastic room, fantastic location, close to places to visit and the breakfast was amazing
  • Kevin
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    David and Rosemary are truly amazing hosts. A very warm and friendly welcome from both with tea and biscuits on arrival. Spotless, comfortable room and beautifully cooked breakfast with great choice including local produce. Just a few minutes...
  • Joshua
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The room was very clean and comfortable, the breakfast was delicious and offered vegan options. The staff were very welcoming and helpful. 10/10!
  • Anita
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Very clean. Very friendly. Amazing room, bed and shower.
  • David
    United States of America United States of America
    excellent host, nice clean room, great location and the breakfast was wonderful.
  • Amy
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The breakfast was excellent, in fact one of the best we have had at a B&B. The room and the whole hotel was absolutely spotless.

Managed by Rosemary & David Bannister

Company review score: 10Based on 152 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company info

We took over the Guest House in early 2020 and are very excited to be sharing our new home on this lovely island! Rosemary has a background in the hotel industry and more recently ran a successful training business providing customer service, sales and management training to the hospitality sector. Originally from Barbados, David has spent the last 20 years working as a chef in London for Capital Cafes and then one of the Browns restaurants in London's financial district. We love being out in the fresh air and look forward to exploring the coastal path on foot and the Islands many cycle paths. We love wildlife and Rosemary is a keen gardener. One of our first actions was to join Hampshire and Isle of Wight Wildlife Trust who run a number of reserves on the Island. Perfect for birdwatchers, walkers and lovers of wildlife. Did you know that we are one of few places in the UK that still have Red Squirrels. We both really enjoy hosting guests to stay and ensuring everyone leaves with happy memories of a great time. We look forward to extending that warm welcome to you.

Property info

We are an 'Adults Only' (16 ) guesthouse, offering the type of accommodation we would like ourselves when we stay away from home. The house is more than 100 years old and situated on Shanklin Cliff, just 5 minutes walk from the beach and 15 minutes from Shanklin old Village. We are a great base from which to explore the island both by car and public transport. Transport from the mainland is frequent and varied; from car ferries to hovercraft! We welcome well behaved dogs in our allocated dog friendly rooms. Check before booking for availability. We have 8 en-suite bedrooms, 4 superior (spacious and light) and 4 standard. All have tea and coffee making facilities with fresh milk. There are hairdryers and flat screen TVs (Freeview) in all bedrooms. There is free WiFi throughout the building. We offer a breakfast buffet and selection of hot breakfasts; all served in our attractive dining room. Should the weather not be conducive to outdoor activities' you are welcome to relax in our comfortable guest sitting room. Help yourself to complimentary tea and coffee and you are welcome to borrow books, games and jigsaws. Westbury Lodge has been a guest house for over 20 years.

Neighborhood info

Shanklin is a town that has everything. The beach, quaint Old Village, cliff walks and a huge choice of places to eat. We have an original Victorian theatre offering a range of shows. The 'Wight Line' railway runs from Ryde and links Shanklin to the Ferrys and Hovercraft coming over from Portsmouth. We are less than 5 minutes walk from the Coastal Path. Did you know you can walk all the way around the Island and 'Walk the Wight' is an annual walking festival bringing many to the Island to join in on the wide range of walks. If you are feeling energetic, a 30 minute walk along the shoreline or cliff path will take you to the seaside town of Sandown. In the other direction we are just 5 miles from the attractive village of Ventnor. A visit to Osbourne House (summer home of Queen Victoria) is a must and this is just a 30 minute drive away on the outskirts of Cowes. Cowes is the world renowned centre of sailing and 'Cowes Week' is a must for every sailor. For the beginner, you can take sailing lessons or for the less adventurous, hire a Kayak or Paddle Board. There are many other great places to visit such as the Garlic Farm, White Pearl, Allum Bay and The Needles to name a few.

Language Spoken

English

Area info

Amenities of Westbury Lodge
Great facilities! Review score, 9.8

Most popular amenities

  • Free parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Towels/Sheets (extra fee)
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower

Bedroom

  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Alarm clock

Outdoors

  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun deck
  • Terrace
  • Garden

Kitchen

  • Electric kettle

Room Amenities

  • Socket near the bed

Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may apply.

Activities

  • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    Additional charge

Living Area

  • Desk

Media & Technology

  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable channels
  • Radio
  • TV

Food & Drink

  • Tea/Coffee maker

Internet
Wifi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

Parking
Free public parking is available at a location nearby (reservation is not needed).

  • Street parking
  • Accessible parking

Services

  • Pet basket
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Baggage storage
  • Fax/Photocopying
    Additional charge
  • Express check-in/out
  • Wake-up service/Alarm clock

Front Desk Services

  • Invoice provided

Entertainment & Family Services

  • Board games/Puzzles

Safety & security

  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key access

General

  • Adults only
  • Smoke-free property
  • Heating
  • Carpeted
  • Fan
  • Ironing facilities
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Languages Spoken

  • English

House rules
Westbury Lodge takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in
From 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Check-out
From 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancelation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children not allowed.

Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may apply.
Accepted payment methods
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests need be quiet between 10:00 PM and 8:00 AM.

The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

Please note that this property cannot accommodate hen and stag parties.

Please note that early check-in is possible, however this must be confirmed with the property before arrival.

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 08:00:00.

FAQs about Westbury Lodge

  • Room options at Westbury Lodge include:

    • Double
    • Twin
    • Twin/Double

  • The nearest beach is 800 feet from Westbury Lodge. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Westbury Lodge offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Golf course (within 2 miles)

  • Check-in at Westbury Lodge is from 4:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.

  • Westbury Lodge is 1,300 feet from the center of Shanklin. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • The prices at Westbury Lodge may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.