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9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 5
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Shorwell
- Place, Isle of Wight Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty1 min walk
- Place, Southampton Cruise Terminal
- Place, New Forest National Park60 min drive
- Airport, Southampton (SOU)92 min drive
Rooms & beds
3 bedrooms (sleeps 5)
Bedroom
1 Double Bed
Bedroom
1 Single Bed
Bedroom
2 Single Beds
1 bathroom
Bathroom
Spaces
Kitchen
Garden
About this property
3 bedroom accommodation in Shorwell
Located on the south west of the island, The Blacksmith Shop is dog-friendly, has an enclosed garden and offers parking directly outside.. Ground Floor:
Living/dining room: TV, CD Player, DVD Player, DVDs, Open Fire
Kitchen: Electric Cooker, Microwave, Fridge, Dishwasher, Washer Dryer
Sun Room.
Bedroom 1: Double (4ft 6in) Bed Ensuite: Toilet (Only)
Bedroom 2: Single (3ft) Bed
Bedroom 3: (10 Steep Steps), 2 x Single (3ft) Beds, (No Door)
Wet Room: Shower, Heated Towel Rail, Toilet. NSH central heating, electricity, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included. Initial fuel for open fire included. Telephone (for incoming and local calls only). Small enclsoed garden with gazebo. Private parking for 2 cars. No smoking.. This quaint holiday home, as its name suggests, was the former blacksmiths shop which resides beside the village green. The green is a lovely place to sit, relax, take a breath and admire the beautiful surroundings of the unspoilt village of Shorwell (pronounced ’shorrel’ by many resident islanders), which was named after the local spring - The Shor Well. This was one of Queen Victoria’s favourite places to visit when she was on the island holidaying at her residence Osborne House. The village is centred around its historic church, St Peters, which dates back to the 12th century.
The surrounding parish is also home to a trio of impressive manor houses - Northcourt, Westcourt and Wolverton Manor. Today, the village stands in a designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and is at the centre of a network of footpaths, bridleways and cycle routes to explore and enjoy. The routes are scattered with lovely thatched cottages, and the village also has an 18th-century country pub and a small local shop and post office.
There are plenty of activities to keep you busy on the island, including walking, cycling and swimming at any of the glorious beaches are plentiful. You can even try your hand at paragliding if you are feeling adventurous! There are numerous attractions to discover for all ages, including The Needles with its amusement park, boat rides, lighthouse and famous chairlift down to the coloured sands of Alum Bay. Blackgang Chine, the oldest themed attraction in the UK, Ventnor Botanical Gardens, Tapnell Farm Park and Carisbrooke Castle are all worth a visit. Alternatively, why not visit Queen Victoria’s favourite holiday residence, Osborne House and its gardens, or the sailing towns of Yarmouth and Cowes? Shop and pub ¼ mile.
Free WiFi
There are steps within the property.
There are low ceilings, doors and/or beams within the property.
Suitable for up to 3 pets
Living/dining room: TV, CD Player, DVD Player, DVDs, Open Fire
Kitchen: Electric Cooker, Microwave, Fridge, Dishwasher, Washer Dryer
Sun Room.
Bedroom 1: Double (4ft 6in) Bed Ensuite: Toilet (Only)
Bedroom 2: Single (3ft) Bed
Bedroom 3: (10 Steep Steps), 2 x Single (3ft) Beds, (No Door)
Wet Room: Shower, Heated Towel Rail, Toilet. NSH central heating, electricity, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included. Initial fuel for open fire included. Telephone (for incoming and local calls only). Small enclsoed garden with gazebo. Private parking for 2 cars. No smoking.. This quaint holiday home, as its name suggests, was the former blacksmiths shop which resides beside the village green. The green is a lovely place to sit, relax, take a breath and admire the beautiful surroundings of the unspoilt village of Shorwell (pronounced ’shorrel’ by many resident islanders), which was named after the local spring - The Shor Well. This was one of Queen Victoria’s favourite places to visit when she was on the island holidaying at her residence Osborne House. The village is centred around its historic church, St Peters, which dates back to the 12th century.
The surrounding parish is also home to a trio of impressive manor houses - Northcourt, Westcourt and Wolverton Manor. Today, the village stands in a designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and is at the centre of a network of footpaths, bridleways and cycle routes to explore and enjoy. The routes are scattered with lovely thatched cottages, and the village also has an 18th-century country pub and a small local shop and post office.
There are plenty of activities to keep you busy on the island, including walking, cycling and swimming at any of the glorious beaches are plentiful. You can even try your hand at paragliding if you are feeling adventurous! There are numerous attractions to discover for all ages, including The Needles with its amusement park, boat rides, lighthouse and famous chairlift down to the coloured sands of Alum Bay. Blackgang Chine, the oldest themed attraction in the UK, Ventnor Botanical Gardens, Tapnell Farm Park and Carisbrooke Castle are all worth a visit. Alternatively, why not visit Queen Victoria’s favourite holiday residence, Osborne House and its gardens, or the sailing towns of Yarmouth and Cowes? Shop and pub ¼ mile.
Free WiFi
There are steps within the property.
There are low ceilings, doors and/or beams within the property.
Suitable for up to 3 pets
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House Rules
Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 10:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
Pets allowed
This property accepts a maximum of 3 pet(s)
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Important information
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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
Host has indicated that there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
About the area
Newport
Newport is home to this cottage. Cowes Harbour and Cowes Yacht Haven are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Butterfly Paragliding and Blackgang Chine. Butterfly and Fountain World and Isle of Wight Donkey Sanctuary are also worth visiting.

Shorwell
What's nearby
- Isle of Wight Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
- Yarmouth Isle-of-Wight Ferry Terminal - 20 min drive - 19.5 km
- Osborne House - 24 min drive - 20.0 km
- Ryde Pier Head Terminal - 36 min drive - 25.2 km
- New Forest National Park - 60 min drive - 27.4 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Three Bishops - 4 min drive
- The Sun Inn - 8 min drive
- The Blacksmiths Arms - 8 min drive
- New Ming Garden - 9 min drive
- The Sun Inn - 7 min drive
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Reviews
9.4
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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From a partner site
8 February 2026
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Marie
10 December 2025
We loved the Blacksmiths shop.
Marie
From a partner site
8/10 Good
Rita Tonge
7 March 2026
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Rita Tonge
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Richard Hardman
7 October 2025
It was great, save the shower could have been a little more powerful.
Richard Hardman
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Bob
1 November 2019
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Bob
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Steve
9 September 2019
Lovely cottage in a fantastic location, highly recommended.
Steve
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Matthew
24 April 2019
Really pleasant accommodation, had all that was needed for a self catering break.
Matthew
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Graham
7 April 2019
E
Graham
From a partner site
8/10 Good
Jackie
7 February 2019
We had a lovely weekend the village is lovely and the local pub the crown in 10 out of 10.
Jackie
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Matt
3 February 2019
G
Matt
From a partner site
8/10 Good
robert
5 January 2019
comfortable.
robert
From a partner site
8/10 Good
Steve
6 December 2018
Lovely cottage in a great location, and plenty of room for the five of us.
Steve
From a partner site
8/10 Good
Kelly
23 October 2018
This is the second time I have stayed here.
Kelly
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