The Island Holiday Company invites you to Colonels Rest, a Luxury Beachside Townhouse with Sea Views. Located just moments from the golden sands of Sandown Beach, this beautifully designed four-storey townhouse offers a luxurious coastal base for exploring the Isle of Wight.
Book direct with The Island Holiday Company for the best rates, discounted ferry travel, and exclusive guest benefits.
About the Property
Bright, contemporary interiors combine comfort with style, featuring underfloor heating throughout, high-speed internet, and thoughtfully designed spaces perfect for relaxing after a day by the sea.
The heart of the home is the first-floor open-plan living space, designed for sociable living and entertaining. Floor-to-ceiling patio doors open onto a front-facing balcony with panoramic views across Sandown Bay, where you can enjoy morning coffee while watching ships pass on the horizon.
Inside, the stylish kitchen is fully equipped with modern appliances, a breakfast bar, and plenty of workspace for preparing meals. The adjoining dining area and comfortable lounge seating create the perfect place to gather with family or friends in the evening.
Across the ground and upper floors you’ll find five beautifully furnished bedrooms, each with its own Smart TV. Many of the rooms enjoy private balconies or views across the sea or Brading Downs, giving guests their own peaceful spaces to relax.
The top-floor king-size suite features a private balcony and en-suite shower room, while another king bedroom opens onto a spacious rear terrace with sun loungers and an L-shaped outdoor sofa an ideal spot to unwind in the afternoon sun.
With private parking for two cars, an EV charging point, and Sandown’s restaurants, cafés, and attractions all within a short stroll, this home offers the perfect blend of comfort, location, and coastal charm.
Whether you're planning a family seaside holiday, a coastal retreat with friends, or a relaxing island escape, this elegant townhouse places you right in the heart of Sandown’s beautiful bay.
Accommodation
Lower Ground Floor
Entrance: door to property, from the parking space at the rear of the property
Garage: table football
Ground Floor
Bedroom 1: zip and link super king bed (can be made as a twin on request), Smart TV and en-suite
En-suite: shower cubicle, wash basin and toilet
Bedroom 2: zip and link super king bed (can be made as a twin on request) and Smart TV
Bedroom 3: zip and link super king bed (can be made as a twin on request) and Smart TV
Bathroom: bath, shower cubicle, toilet and wash basin
First Floor
Open plan kitchen/ diner lounge: American-style fridge/freezer, dishwasher, gas hob, electric oven, coffee machine, kettle, toaster, breakfast bar, dining table with chairs and bench seating, 3 sofas, Smart TV and patio doors leading to a balcony, with sea views and exterior furniture
Utility room: washing machine, tumble dryer, vacuum cleaner, iron and board
Second Floor
Bedroom 4: king size bed, Smart TV, balcony and en-suite
En-suite: shower cubicle, toilet, wash basin and heated towel rail
Bedroom 5: king size bed, balcony and en-suite
En-suite: shower cubicle, toilet, wash basin and heated towel rail
Outside
Balconies with outdoor furniture
Private parking for 2 cars at the rear of the property. In addition, some visitor spaces are available, on a first come first served basis.
Electric Vehicle charging point (charges noted below)
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Contact us to plan your getaway menu and experience luxury dining at home.
Perfect for
Family holidays
Group getaways
Coastal walking breaks
Seaside escapes, with Sandown beach, attractions, cafés, and restaurants all within easy walking distance.
Guest Benefits (Book Direct)
When you book direct through The Island Holiday Company, you’ll receive:
Exclusive discounted ferry travel to the Isle of Wight
Best Rate Guarantee
Priority early check-in late check-out requests
Personal local assistance from our Ryde-based team
Also available on Airbnb and Booking.com, but guests who book direct enjoy the best rates and full access to our exclusive perks
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Key Features
Prime Sandown beach location seconds from the seafront
Sleeps up to 10 guests (max 8 adults)
5 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms
Sea views across Sandown Bay
Multiple private balconies and outdoor seating areas
Spacious open-plan kitchen, dining and living area
Underfloor heating throughout
Smart TVs in every bedroom
High-speed broadband
Private parking for 2 cars
Electric vehicle charging point available
Family attractions, cafés, restaurants and shops within walking distance
Location
The property sits just steps from Sandown Bay, one of the Isle of Wight’s most popular sandy beaches. The sweeping bay stretches from Culver Down’s dramatic chalk cliffs to the traditional seaside town of Shanklin, creating miles of golden sand perfect for swimming, sunbathing, and coastal walks.
Across the road you’ll find Sandham Gardens, a fantastic family attraction featuring crazy golf, go-karts, climbing nets, and a children’s play area.
A short stroll along the seafront leads to Yaverland Beach and the Wildheart Animal Sanctuary, home to rescued lions and tigers.
Sandown’s lively seafront offers traditional seaside fun, including cafés, restaurants, amusements, and the pier, while the surrounding bay is a popular destination for paddleboarding, sailing, windsurfing, surfing, and kite surfing.
The coastal path continues along the revetment to nearby Shanklin, where you can explore the charming Old Village and picturesque Shanklin Chine.
Guest Essentials Important Information
Guests can choose to pay a non-refundable damage waiver (£75) or provide a pre-authorised security deposit (£500) before check-in. (The deposit is only charged if damage is reported within 7 days after departure.)
There is a charger for an electric car at the property. Should you wish to use this during your stay there will be an additional £40 charge per stay, per week. Please do make us aware at the time of booking in advance of your stay if you require this service, so we can arrange to take payment.
No stag or hen parties.
No smoking or vaping indoors.
Linens and towels provided (please bring beach towels and cot linen).
Please respect the property and neighbours during your stay. A breach of these rules may result in forfeiture of your security deposit.
Caretaker details:
The Island Holiday Company manages this property in full. Should you need assistance during your stay, our local Ryde-based team is available Monday–Friday, 9am–5pm, with an out-of-hours emergency service at weekends. Full details are provided in your property brochure on arrival.
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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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
About the area
Sandown
Located in Sandown, this chalet is near theme parks and on the waterfront. Portsmouth Historic Dockyard and Shanklin Old Village are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Isle of Wight Zoo and Isle of Wight Donkey Sanctuary. Isle of Wight Owl and Falconry Centre and Robin Hill are also worth visiting.
As of 12 April 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Colonels Rest on 14 June 2026 start from NZ$1,125, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
What time is check-in at Colonels House?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Colonels House?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Colonels House located?
Situated on the waterfront, this chalet is within a 10-minute walk of Sandown Beach, Dinosaur Isle and Yaverland Beach. Sandown Pier and Isle of Wight Zoo are also within 15 minutes. Sandown Station is 15 minutes by foot and Lake Station is 25 minutes.
Reviews
9.8
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Living space and decor.. also clean throughout, and great location
Nicki
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Melanie
19 February 2026
We’ll be back!
Spacious house for 8 adults, enough cutlery and condiments to dine in. Loved the proximity to the sea and comfortable beds. Plenty to do in Sandown and the beach was lovely.
The biggest shame for us was the privacy glass. We chose this house for the views as my mother had an operation and needed to rest while we had fun. She couldn’t see the sea at all unless she stood up-other properties in the same block had clear glass. There was everything you needed except oven gloves and a hand towel, you wouldn’t think to bring these.
Melanie
Response from VrboOwner on 19 February 2026
Thank you for your feedback, we’re delighted you enjoyed the spacious house, comfortable beds, and fantastic location near the sea and Sandown’s attractions.
We’re sorry the privacy glass affected your ability to enjoy the view. This feature is part of the building’s planning requirements when the property was built.
Thank you for noting the missing oven gloves and hand towel, we will ensure these are provided for future guests. We hope to welcome you back again.
The Island Holiday Company
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Craig
24 February 2025
We had a wonderful relaxing time, thank you very much.
Great location with stunning views situated very close to Sandown town.
Craig
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
24 October 2024
Thank you for a wonderful stay
Thank you for a wonderful stay. The house was beautiful and such a great location. We had a fabulous time spending time with our family
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Clare
12 October 2025
Excellent house in Sandown
Well appointed house, ideal for a group or large family holiday.
A cafetière would be a welcome addition to the kitchen and a couple of the bedrooms would benefit from privacy blinds as they are overlooked. Also we appreciate that this is a deliberate design feature, but the wonderful balconies having opaque glass means you can’t see the views unless standing up or on a high chair.
Clare
Response from VrboOwner on 14 October 2025
Thank you for your feedback! We’re delighted to hear you found the house well appointed and ideal for a groupfamily holiday.
We appreciate your helpful suggestions regarding the cafetière, privacy blinds, and balcony design — we’ll share these comments with the owner for future consideration.
We’re so glad you enjoyed your stay overall and hope to welcome you back to the Island again soon.
The Island Holiday Company
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Sandra
23 July 2024
Wonderful stay
Spotless and extremely well equipped home. It felt very spacious and, of course, those spectacular views. Loved it and hope for a return visit.
Sandra
Response from VrboOwner on 23 July 2024
Dear Sandra,
Thank you for you lovely review and feedback. We hope to see you again on your next visit to the Isle of Wight. The Island Holiday Company
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
4 April 2024
I recently had the pleasure of staying in Colonels House along with my family
I recently had the pleasure of staying in Colonels House along with my family. It was amazing. The best accommodation on the Island by far. Clean, comfortable, lots of room and great view of the beach. Ideal location for families. Thanks for such a fantastic holiday home
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Marion
24 October 2024
Fantastic Accommodation
Its spacious, luxurious, well located with every household amenity included - well worth the money. Looking forward to a return visit.
Possible aerial installed in lounge rather than streaming only.
Marion
Response from VrboOwner on 24 October 2024
Thank you very much for your review, we're really glad you enjoyed your stay.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
3 April 2024
Thanks a lot
Thanks a lot. Really enjoyed our stay. Great house and the nstructions are all set up really well.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
David
12 July 2023
Excellent
A very spacious house. The standard of furniture and fittings is very high and it was exceptionally clean. I was also impressed with the quality and professionalism of staff at Island Holiday Company.
The beach is so close and that was a real bonus.
David
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Emma
24 October 2024
Beautiful house.
Loved the house, plenty of space ,modern and comfortable.Company was very good to deal with, helpful and friendly. Great to be right opposite a lovely beach.
Empty the dishwasher before new guests arrive and make sure things are clean before they are put away ( we found 2 filthy pans)
Emma
Response from VrboOwner on 24 October 2024
Thank you for your review, We're glad you enjoyed your stay in the house, we do appreciate all feedback and have spoken with the cleaning team about the situation with the pans, it is regretful that the previous guest had not left the pans in the greatest condition before they departed, and where your own stay following theirs was a back to back booking, it left the cleaning team a short window in order to get the town house fully changed over. Any crockery cutlery etc that was left dirty, had been put in the dishwasher, to ensure that the house could be worked upon, but we appreciate the wash cycle was not fully succesful in removing the dirt from the pans completley, We have this noted and will be working with the team on what can be done to stop this happening in future. We hope it didn't impact to negatively on your stay. and hope that we can welcome you back to the Island again in the future.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
25 April 2024
We stayed for 5 nights and had a brilliant time
We stayed for 5 nights and had a brilliant time. The house is so well equipped, is in a perfect position for the beach, playground, amusements and Island attractions. The whole family really loved the house. It is across 4 floors so we are all a little bit fitter now having climbed more stairs than usual. There is also some building works next door but we barely heard anything at all.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Ruth
29 August 2025
Beautiful house in a fabulous location
The house is huge! It’s very nicely decorated and there was plenty of room for everyone. The off-street parking takes the street out of finding a spot and the location meant we could easily walk to all of Sandown’s amenities. We had two kids with us (6 and 3) and it worked well with them as we could put them in a twin room at the back of the house but still have a nice en-suite room next door for the parents. We had such a brilliant week, our third year in a row visiting the island, and will definitely try to book into this house again next year.
Honestly, it was just lovely! We were very impressed. If pushed, it would have been nice to have some oven gloves and some plastic/picnic crockery/cups etc that we could use for the kids and possibly for on the balconies.
Ruth
Response from VrboOwner on 1 September 2025
Thank you for such a lovely review! We're so pleased the house worked so well for your family and that you enjoyed the space, location, and layout — especially with the little ones. It’s great to hear you had another brilliant week on the island!
Thank you also for the helpful suggestions — we’ll pass those on to the owner to consider for future guests. We'd love to welcome you back again next year!
The Island Holiday Company
We stayed for 5 nights and had a brilliant time. The house is so well equipped, is in a perfect position for the beach, playground, amusements and Island attractions. The whole family really loved the house.
It is across 4 floors so we are all a little bit fitter now having climbed more stairs than usual. There is also some building works next door but we barely heard anything at all.
Tim R.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 25 April 2024
Dear Tim,
Thank you every so much for taking the time to leave us with your wonderful feedback. We are so pleased to hear you had a wonderful stay and would be more than happy to host you and your family again in the future!
Warmest regards,
The Island Holiday Company
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
4 April 2024
Thank you very much for the holiday stay at Colonels House we had a lovely relaxing time, the view a
Thank you very much for the holiday stay at Colonels House we had a lovely relaxing time, the view across the bay are top notch and the accommodation is outstanding, extremely spacious and very quiet even blocking out the road noise from below. I highly recommend to anyone thinking of staying here as it is well worth the price, it is well situated mere footsteps from the beach and only a few minutes walk into Sandown town and attractions themselves. We will definitely be looking at a return visit ourselves. Thank you again for accommodating our stay. Many Thanks Kind Regards Craig and family.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Nancy R.
20 September 2023
Beachfront Condo
This new, four story lodging was good for our group, even though some of the elders didn't like the stairs. The balconies allowed our group to have private time. During our four night stay we needed to buy more toilet paper and paper towels, this was disappointing. I might suggest creative labeling of the cabinets so the hidden doors for the appliances don't break down. Overall, a lovely spot for an Isle of Wight getaway.
Nancy R.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
David
17 June 2024
Superb accommodation
Almost brand new building in pristine condition. 5 nice bedrooms, 3 with en suite bathroom. Sitting room, dining area and kitchen all in one on the same floor. Kitchen excellent with everything needed. Huge television in sitting room and smaller ones in the bedrooms. A lot of stairs.
I don’t think you can.
David
Response from VrboOwner on 17 June 2024
Thank you very much for your review. We're glad you enjoyed your stay.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Jimmy
17 April 2024
Great place, big spacious right on the beach.
Great location, really good customer care from the team when we rang them. Good bedrooms. Kitchen had nice big fridges, balconies and bathrooms also great and lots of hot water.
Blinds are rubbish and don't black out the light at all in most rooms. Fine this time of year, but in the height of summer is will be very difficult to get the kids to sleep with.
Also it is a big place so great for families but lacking some children's amenities, specifically some plastic cutlery knives and forks for kids.
Jimmy
From a partner site
6/10 Okay
25 October 2023
Lovely house, but building work unbearable
The location of Colonel’s House is perfect and the house itself was lovely, it was also clean and comfortable, the fixtures and fittings were all good quality and had everything we needed.
The building/construction site is right next to Colonel’s House, our cars were blocked in the drive on numerous occasions by builders vans, which meant us constantly having to get there attention on site to get them to move their vehicles. There was not “some noise”, there was noise all day, we were woken up every morning between 7.20am and 7.50am when the crane started up and the builders started work, this noise continued through the day without a break until 4.40pm/5.00pm when the builders went home. The noise was so loud if you sat on the balcony you couldn’t hear the person sitting next to you talking.
We all lead busy hectic lives and came on holiday for some rest and relaxation which unfortunately we didn’t get at Colonel’s House.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
11 January 2023
Another excellent stay
This is a perfect holiday location. The only thing that lets this house down is one set of keys. There were 3 groups staying so we had to use lockbox which isn’t ideal at the back of the house when using the front door! If another set of keys can’t be provided then a second lock box at the front would be a big help. Other that this we had a fantastic break. Thank you.
From a partner site
8/10 Good
26 September 2022
Location, location
Excellent position. Yards from the beach and sea, good restaurants within short walking distance and a home from home.
Such an easy process from start to finish. Booking was easy, property was superbly placed and everything that was needed was catered for. I'd definitely use the holiday company again.
Rachel W.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
10 April 2022
A lovely week with a view
Fantastic week stay. Views and location are just perfect. The house is beautiful. Please be aware the accommodation is over 4 floors and it’s a long way from the bottom to the top! This was not a problem for us and the views from the top balconies are beautiful. The house is very well kitted out. The only thing that let it didn’t for us was the beds. They are all very firm so no one slept that well. We’d definitely come back again though and hope to! Thanks for having us.
From a partner site
8/10 Good
Elizabeth S.
21 February 2022
A mixed experience
Colonels rest is a beautiful property, right on the seafront. Ten of us stayed for a week, four adults six children.
When we arrived something was wrong with the heating. It's a very complicated system where every four feet has a different thermostat. The first night we couldn't get bedrooms above 16/17. The showers were also scalding hot and couldn't be turned down. I alerted the holiday company the next day, they responded very quickly and the heating issue was resolved centrally I assume via an app. However, the hot water problem wasn't resolved until day five of the trip - and I believe time was wasted sending an unskilled worker when I had confirmed it wasn't a quick fix of turning down the boiler. By the time the plumber came and fixed it, we had four days of only a single usable shower for 10 people.
Hopefully these issues were bad luck on our part, but there are also some strange quirks about the property. No master bedroom with an ensuite and a sea view, so you need to choose between one or the other. Not enough plug points in the kitchen - one over the draining board! Kitchen and living room two floors up from car parking so for carrying shopping/cases it's a pain. Only one toilet that isn't connected to a bedroom in the whole place. Complicated system for washing machine and oven. It was very reasonably priced (off season) but in the summer it was listed for about 5 times the price, and I would have been dissatisfied.
Having said that - it's directly on the beach, spotlessly clean, and the company did respond quickly every time I messaged them. So, a mixed bag!
Elizabeth S.
Response from VrboOwner on 11 May 2022
Dear Elizabeth
Thank you for your review,
We do appreciate and acknowledge that there were a few difficulties with the property during your recent stay.
You arrived on the evening of Sunday the 13th February and first contacted ourselves by email on the evening of Monday the 14th at 7.34pm outside of our usual working hours to notify ourselves of the issues you were experiencing, we responded within an hour that same evening to resolve the heating issue.
You are correct the following morning the hot water issue was still unresolved, we did send a member of staff out to see if he could quickly resolve the issue for you. We appreciate this did not yield the result we hoped for, we then immediately contacted our plumber who was at their earliest, able to get to you on the Thursday. We did try to get someone sooner but as it was not classed an emergency situation, this was under the circumstances the earliest, we could have them arrive, our apologies.
We do agree it was bad luck, you had these issues during your stay, but we're glad you acknowledge we did, at all times, look to do, what we could, to get the property functioning as soon as we could, based on your own communication with ourselves.
The layout of the property is as advertised for a town house, we shall pass your comments on to the owner though. The welcome folder inside the property should contain all the information relevant for all appliances and how they work. we will double check that these are still, all in place for future guests.
We’re glad, despite the slight issues you found the property spotlessly clean.
Thank you for your feedback.
The Island Holiday Company
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
David B.
31 October 2021
Good base for touring the island
The house is new-build and in excellent condition. It is well equipped and has fine sea-views.
Sandown itself is a little run down (several hotels stand empty) and doesn't seem to have many restaurants, pubs etc. However, it is ideal for a family group with children where the intention is to dine in the evening. It has many attractions suitable for young and old - dinosaur museum, zoo, crazy golf, beach and cliff walks and an excellent Roman villa nearby with an opportunity to create a mosaic/tile. There is also a pier. Sandown proved a good base for touring the island.
David B.
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