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The Birkdale Guest House

4.0 star property
Guesthouse in Shanklin with free breakfast

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Double or Twin Room
Front of property
Lobby
Exterior
Free cooked-to-order breakfast

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Double Room, Ground Floor

Double Room, Ground Floor

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
Fridge
TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
Electric kettle
Digital channels
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Superior Double Room, Bathtub

Superior Double Room, Bathtub

Highlights

Heating
Fridge
TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
Electric kettle
Digital channels
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Superior Double Room (Four Poster)

Superior Double Room (Four Poster)

Highlights

Heating
Fridge
TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
Electric kettle
Digital channels
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Double or Twin Room, Ground Floor

Double or Twin Room, Ground Floor

Highlights

Heating
Fridge
TV
Hairdryer
Free bottled water
Electric kettle
Digital channels
Iron/ironing board
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Double or Twin Room

Double or Twin Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
Fridge
TV
Hairdryer
Free bottled water
Electric kettle
Digital channels
Iron/ironing board
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Double Room

Double Room

Highlights

Heating
Fridge
TV
Hairdryer
Free bottled water
Electric kettle
Digital channels
Iron/ironing board
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
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About the area

Located in Shanklin, The Birkdale Guest House is in a rural area and near the beach. Shanklin Theatre and Dinosaur Isle are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Pirates Cove - Shanklin and Isle of Wight Donkey Sanctuary. Sandown Pier and Isle of Wight Owl and Falconry Centre are also worth visiting.
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Map
5 Grange Road, Shanklin, England, PO37 6NN

What's nearby

  • Shanklin Old Village - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Shanklin Chine - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Shanklin Theatre - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Shanklin Beach - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Ventnor Beach - 8 min drive - 7.7 km

Getting around

  • Shanklin Station - 12 min walk
  • Southampton (SOU) - 113 min drive

Restaurants

  • Fishermans Cottage
  • โ€ชShanklin Chine - โ€ฌ7 min walk
  • โ€ชThe Steamer Inn - โ€ฌ11 min walk
  • โ€ชThe Crab Inn - โ€ฌ3 min walk
  • โ€ชLazy Wave Cafe - โ€ฌ9 min walk

About this property

The Birkdale Guest House

Upscale guest house in a rural location
The Birkdale Guest House provides free cooked-to-order breakfast and more. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
  • Free self-parking
  • Smoke-free property and a water dispenser
Room features
All guestrooms at The Birkdale Guest House offer comforts such as free WiFi and free bottled water.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee and electric kettles
  • Showers, free toiletries and hairdryers
  • 32-inch TVs with digital channels

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free cooked-to-order breakfast

Conveniences

  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • No housekeeping service

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • 2 floors
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: 7 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
If you are planning to arrive after 7:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children 15 and younger are not allowed at this property; all guests older than 15 are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including stag and hen parties
Children 15 years old and younger are not permitted at this property

National rating

This establishment has received its official star rating from VisitEngland, the National Tourist Board for England.

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Frequently asked questions

Is The Birkdale Guest House pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at The Birkdale Guest House?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Birkdale Guest House?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: 7 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at The Birkdale Guest House?

Checkout is at 10 AM.

Where is The Birkdale Guest House located?

Situated near the beach, this guesthouse is steps away from Shanklin Old Village and Shanklin Chine. Rylstone Gardens and Shanklin Theatre are also within 5 minutes. Shanklin Station is 12 minutes by foot.

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The Birkdale Guest House Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 182 out of 202 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 20 out of 202 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 202 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 202 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 202 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

9.8/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excellent Guesthouse

Everything was amazing! Perfect location, immaculately clean and the breakfast was the best we have ever had!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Gina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Such a lovely place with fantastic hospitality from the staff. Breakfast was delicious with lots of options. The guesthouse had quirky deco and little touches like homemade biscuits made it extra welcoming.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Theresa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Amazing!

It was amazing. Will definitely stay there again
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kelly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Lovely peaceful very clean and friendly place

We stayed at the Birkdale for two nights. Everything from checking in, the room, facilities, the comprehensive information pack were perfect. Everything has been thought of, and it has to be one of the cleanest hotels I have ever used everything was spotless. The breakfast choice was varied, and once again everything had been thought of, and was on the table ready upon arriving in the dining room. The food was fresh and delicious, and the service was great. Would highly recommend to anyone. Lesley and Colin were most helpful and made sure we had everything we needed for a lovely weekend. Nothing was too much trouble.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

The Birkdale is a Superb Guest House.

We had a fantastic three night stay thanks to Lesley, Colin and Sarah. From the welcoming chat, over a cup of coffee, Lesley and Colin were excellent and friendly hosts who provided everything that we could wish for to make our stay as comfortable as possible. We particularly enjoyed the nice touches such as Lesleyโ€™s homemade yoghurt at breakfast and her homemade biscuits, provided in the room, which were very tasty. The Guest House is spotlessly clean and well maintained and we had no COVID concerns. Rooms can be serviced daily on request but cleaning materials are also provided in the wardrobe. The breakfasts, which are pre-ordered the night before from an extensive menu, are very generous, delicious, cooked to perfection and served with a welcoming smile by Sarah. The breakfasts set us up for the whole day! We stayed in the first floor four poster bedroom which is very comfortable and spacious with a compact shower room. Additional comforts are a fan, hair dryer and small fridge for the storage of fresh milk and cold water. Two bottles of Spring Water are provided in the fridge which can be refilled from the complimentary water cooler in the hallway. There is one parking space available for each room and the Birkdaleโ€™s location is only a few minutesโ€™ walk from Shanklin Old Village with its numerous attractions, shops, restaurants and pubs. We would thoroughly recommend the Birkdale and would have no hesitation in booking again the next time we visit the Isle of Wight.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lindsay

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

10/10

The stay was top quality but top end furnishings throughout. Lovely breakfast
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Paheerathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly owners, great breakfast, a clean, newly decorated and comfortable room with USB charging ports and good wi-fi. The location is good, close to restaurants and the village. We enjoyed our stay and I recommend it.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The owners were lovely and very welcoming, also the attention to detail was outstanding.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Superb

The Birkdale Guest House is superb, by far the best we have stayed. Nothing was too much trouble, the room was clean and airy, breakfast was amazing.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Mr C D

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Fabulous great value guest house

We stayed for 4 nights in the Superior King with four-poster bed and we were not disappointed. Lesley and Colin were warm, friendly hosts and the room was large, airy and very clean. The shower room was compact but perfectly suitable and the breakfast choices were generous and beautifully cooked. All in all we were so pleased we stayed at the Birkdale and if (when) we return to Shanklin we will have no hesitation in booking at the Birkdale again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jackie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely couple, lovely place, central location and beautiful breakfast
Stayed 3 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean Jackie and Bill were the perfect hosts the breakfast was one of the best and nothing was too nuch bother for either Jackie or Bill. This was our third visit and we will be back next year.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Sandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Fantastic stay.

The Birkdale is an excellent Hotel. Spotlessly clean, delicious breakfast, with a very nice selection of cereals, fruit and cooked. Our room was a good size, with very comfy bed and lovely en-suite. Great location, with some fab eateries just around the corner. Thanks for having us Jackie and Bill.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Sebastian, Wien

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A good place to stay. Excellent breakfast. Jackie and Bill are excellent at making you feel welcome.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Well located property, with convenient off-road parking tight in front. Within a minute's walk from shops, pubs, and restaurants. The room we were in was large, airy, tastefully decorated and comfortable, with an en suite and a four-poster bed. Tea/coffee making facilities were provided, along with a hair dryer. I cannot think of anything amiss! The hosts were superb - very welcoming and friendly. The breakfasts on offer were of very high standard, with choices including superb cooked breakfast. Overall, an excellent stay for 3 nights was had by my wife and myself.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019

8/10 Good

Steve

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Book the twin room and staff very help full but I think the twin room on ground floor was a little small for my mum and dad but saying this mum and dad had a lovelyโ€™ stay thank you for taking care of them ๐Ÿ‘ would book a big room next. I Recommend you look around the village ๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿ‘
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Michaela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Lovely Find

Great guest house, Jackie and Bill were so welcoming. Room was lovely and clean and a good size. Great variety at breakfast which set us up for the day. Would go there again without a doubt.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Isle of Wight Festival visit .

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay in The Birkdale Hotel , I would recommend it to everyone and we will certainly stay there on any future visits to the Isle of Wight .
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2019