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A cosy cottage in Shanklin Old Town with 15% off Red Funnel travel.

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Dining
Outdoor dining
Living area
Living area
Interior

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Made for relaxation
    Top-rated for comfort — guests feel right at home here.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Shanklin Old Village
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Internet access
  • Kitchen
  • Dryer
  • Onsite parking available
  • Non-smoking
  • Washing machine

Explore the area

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Shanklin, Isle of Wight
  • Place, Shanklin Old Village
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Shanklin Chine
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Shanklin Beach
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Airport, Southampton (SOU)
    ‪110 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Double Bedroom

1 Double Bed

Twin Bedroom

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen

About this property

A cosy cottage in Shanklin Old Town with 15% off Red Funnel travel.

Mallards View is located in Shanklin Old Village. It is a beautiful two storey holiday home opposite a beautiful park with a quaint duck pond.

Mallards View has a cosy, open plan living area. The room is inviting with French doors opening to a small decking area for those summer mornings or evening drinks. The kitchen area is equipped with an array of cooking utensils and appliances for all your cooking needs. There is a washing machine to clean your clothes after your muddy walk or your trip to the beach. It has a smart TV and comfortable sofas.

Mallards View sleeps four across two rooms. On the first floor there are two double aspect bedrooms giving them a lovely light and airy feel. One is a double and the other is a twin. The bathroom is also situated on this level. It is spacious and has an electric shower cubicle. Bedding and towels are provided

There is an allocated parking space in the car park at the front of the property.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 3–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 10922550
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
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Shanklin

Located in Shanklin, this cottage is by the sea. Shanklin Old Village and St. Catherine's Lighthouse are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Pirates Cove Adventure Golf and Isle of Wight Donkey Sanctuary. Amazon World Zoo Park and Isle of Wight Owl and Falconry Centre are also worth visiting.
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Shanklin, Isle of Wight

What's nearby

  • Shanklin Old Village - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Isle of Wight Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Shanklin Chine - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Shanklin Theatre - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Shanklin Beach - 12 min walk - 1.1 km

Getting around

  • Shanklin Station - 17 min walk
  • Southampton (SOU) - 114 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Falcon - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪King Harry's Bar - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪The Village Inn - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Bayside Fish & Chips - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Fishermans Cottage - ‬13 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is A cosy cottage in Shanklin Old Town with 15% off Red Funnel travel. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at A cosy cottage in Shanklin Old Town with 15% off Red Funnel travel.?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at A cosy cottage in Shanklin Old Town with 15% off Red Funnel travel.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at A cosy cottage in Shanklin Old Town with 15% off Red Funnel travel.?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is A cosy cottage in Shanklin Old Town with 15% off Red Funnel travel. located?

Situated by the sea, this cottage is within a 5-minute walk of Isle of Wight Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and Shanklin Old Village. Shanklin Chine and Shanklin Theatre are also within 10 minutes. Shanklin Station is 17 minutes by foot.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 23 out of 24 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 24 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 24 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 24 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 24 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Julie K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Shanklin is a cute little town and easily walkable from the apartment. The beds were comfy and place was clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Sue H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very clean and comfortable little cottage. Host was very responsive. Would come again.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Really nice house. Excellent communication from hosts. Position is spot on for Shanklin. We know the area very well and this place is in a great location.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

James B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

May bank holiday

Great location for exploring Shanklin with nice park opposite ideal for a family break
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Clare F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect

Beautifully decorated and very comfortable. Spacious and light . This was a perfect place for our overnight stay. Goody basket, tea, coffee and milk was a great extra.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Julian M.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Two day break in Shanklin

Clean, comfortable and convenient. We came to Shanklin to undergo a sea swim from nearby Sandton. We loved the cottage. The location is great. It was a 15min walk from the pretty end of the bay. The owners were easy to contact and the cottage was perfect for our needs
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
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10/10 Excellent

James G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely holiday

Lovely stay. Property was in excellent condition and was more than adequate for our needs. Nice welcoming gifts too although never found the ducks to give them their feed! Shanklin was a great place to stay with lots of nice shops. Several supermarkets close by as well. Overall, I’d definitely recommend staying here.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 31 July 2022
Thank you for your kind words. We are so pleased you enjoyed your holiday.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paul B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Everything we needed

A lovely cottage with everything we needed for our short stay on the island. All of the practical arrangements worked very smoothly, and they even contacted us to let us know we had left something behind while checking out. Thank you for a lovely stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Barbara H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely holiday accommodation

We cannot wait to stay at Mallards View again. Wonderful property with everything you need in place, including some very welcomed extra treats. It is situated across the road from a lovely park and duck pond, in a very quiet area. The perfect property for complete rest and relaxation. We cannot praise it enough and hope its available when we stay on the island again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Nick W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice Get Away

Stayed at the Mallards for a few nights and it’s a great little pad. Easy walk into Shanklin for views, food, etc with a great park opposite to have fun with children. Owners very open to any feedback - one of the single beds was slightly less comfortable than others which where lovely
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Peter B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Short stay whilst cycling Red Squirrel Trail

Great Property with easy access to Sandown Old Village and Beach. Excellent communication. Having tea, milk and snack waiting when we arrived in the rain was most welcome.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Martin D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Mr

Very comfortable and peaceful
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
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10/10 Excellent

jessica m.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Absolutely amazing!

Myself and my partner stayed here for our holiday together and we had such an amazing time. The property was perfect for us and we honestly couldn't fault it! So nice and cosy with just a short walk into Shanklin where there are lots of nice restaurants and shops. Thank you so much- we wouldn't hesitate to book again in the future! :)
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 25 October 2021
Thank you for your kind words. It was a pleasure to have you stay.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Melissa R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family break

We had a wonderful stay here, the basket of goodies was lovely and very handy to have some milk/tea on arrival. The place is very clean and well located. The only downside for me was the shower which lacked any power. Other than this a fab stay thank you.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Adam C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Mallards

Perfect, exactly what was needed.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Easter 2023

The property was exactly what we wanted and was lovely to stay in. The rooms were a fantastic size and was a great base to explore the local town which was a short walk away. It was fully equipped and we were also really lucky to have some lovely sunny weather. We look forward to coming back and staying again soon. A lovely holiday had by all. 😃
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Lucy R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful stay

Gorgeous property. Very clean and tidy. Really appreciated the thoughtfulness and attention to detail with the fixtures and fittings. Very comfortable beds. Everything's thought of! Only suggestion would be a second, downstairs toilet which would have been welcome. Thanks for a wonderful stay :-)
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Neville L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely clean and modern vacation base for all the Isle of Wight

We stayed in Mallards View for 2 nights during November 2023, so the whole area was quiet. The cottage was fantastically clean with nice decor, and small space was cleverly used. Great location to walk into Shanklin and you can even catch a bus. There is a lovely park and walking path (SS10 & 85) to town across the road. What didn't we love? Honestly nothing really bothered us, but choice of washing machine in the kitchen instead of a dishwasher may be a challenge for a larger group doing true self catering. The shower (no tub) is the size of a Japanese telephone booth. The property is very close to Church Road (30mph) but it was quiet at night.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Donna P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely cottage.

Excellent placed and lovely property. I always find I could do with more shelves in bathroom and cupboards in bedrooms. But beds were comfortable. Quiet area. And Christmas shop in shanklin. What more do you need.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Simon D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect!

Simply perfect stay at Mallards View. Last min get away with my wife and daughter and couldn’t be happier with our choice. It’s got a lovely cottage cozy feel to it but with enough space that you don’t feel cramped. Location was perfect for getting about the island, pubs/restaurants/coffee/shops a 5min walk in Shanklin old town. Lots of family attractions within a 20-30min drive and a huge park opposite the cottage with a duck pond too. Will definitely be coming back!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 20 May 2022
Thank you for your lovely kind words, and we are so pleased to hear you enjoyed your stay. It would be a pleasure to have you and your family stay again.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joshua H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cosy Accommodation and Great Location

Just a short walk from the beautiful old Shanklin high street, this accommodation was cosy and perfectly suited for a break on the Isle of Wight. Perfect as a base to get around the island, and a minute's walk from the pond to feed the ducks with the provided food - not to forget the human treats! Thanks!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Genevieve B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely property

Really lovely property and such nice touches provided to make it extra special, e.g toiletries as well as snacks for us and for feeding the ducks!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Justine H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fabulous location for exploring far and wide

Property delightful, cosy, equipped well and as described. Lovely views across the park to snuggle up to during cold or wet moments. Excellent public transport links from the ferry ports via train and bus, with a bus stop outside the property where you can get to every part of the island, perfect for us who prefer to travel without a car. Step on to the coastal path in a matter of minutes to explore the wonderful coast path. Shanklin is full of fabulous eateries, both on the beachfront and ‘old Shanklin’ especially the Village Inn located just 2 mins walk from the property. Plenty of grocery stores to stock up for home cooking too. Perfect exploring break for my 11 year old son and I. Owners fabulous and accommodating even with last minute requests, you won’t regret staying here, I have no doubt we’ll be returning for future trips.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022
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10/10 Excellent

John G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cosy apartment in old Shanklin

Well maintained and comfortable apartment, 5 minutes walk from the centre of old shanklin. Everything we needed was provided and was good quality. Handy for both Shanklin and buses around the island.
Stayed 11 nights in Sep 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 12 October 2021
Thank you for staying with us.😁

About the host

Hosted by Yvonne & David

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We first holidayed on the IOW when our son was just one and found ourselves falling in love and revisiting every year. As our family has grown we still spend as much time as possible on the island. As a result, we now have this quaint second holiday home. The Beach House on Shanklin Esplanade was our first home on the island and is in an ideal location next to the beach. It is also another good base for exploring the rest of the island from. If you would like to take a look, its property number is 1835418.

Why they chose this property

Mallards View gives us the cosy cottage escape with a very short walk to all the beauty of Shanklin Old Town. The cottage has a beautiful picturesque park and duck pond adjacent to it.

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