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Foxhills of Shanklin

Guest House

30 Victoria Avenue
Shanklin
Isle of Wight
PO37 6LS

Tel: 07845 101351

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About

Joanne and Andrew extend a warm welcome to those choosing Foxhills for their stay on the wonderful Isle of Wight.

Accommodation
We offer 8 individually styled guest rooms, all en-suite with baths and/or showers and Super king or King size beds. Excellent free WIFI throughout the building and grounds and free parking (inc e.v.chargers) - Plus the little extras like fresh milk in your rooms, use of a fridge and feather pillows on request.

We want you to make yourself at home at Foxhills. Our aim is for you to feel as comfortable and relaxed as possible. Please feel free to look at our reviews on TripAdvisor.

Breakfast
Our breakfasts are a favourite with our guests and we hope you will try some of the different options we have available - ranging from the classic full English, to more adventurous fayre. Strawberry Granola Sundae, Bircher muesli, Avocado toast, and Homemade Baked Bean Medley with feta cheese all feature on our menu and a full range of vegetarian, vegan and gluten free options are available.

Foxhills is fully licensed
Why not enjoy a glass of wine, beer, spirits, or maybe a jug of Pimms at the end of your day. We have a lovely patio overlooking our landscaped terraced gardens and the woodland beyond and a comfortable lounge with a Smart television and plenty of packs of cards or board games if you prefer. Have a look at our bar menu for our current prices.

Travel offers
We can offer substantial discounts on both Wightlink and Red Funnel ferry crossings for bookings made direct with us - just let us know your preferred route and travel times and we can give you a quote. We are also able to offer a fantastic deal on Southern Vectis buses. Up to 5 people can have unlimited travel for an entire day for just £1. Ask us about our Gold Eco Award.

Come and visit soon! Joanne, Andrew and our “resident” red squirrel would love to see you!

TripAdvisor

TripAdvisor Traveller Rating:

735 reviews

Service
Value
Cleanliness
Location

Excellent
685
Very Good
47
Average
3
Poor
0
Terrible
0

Recent Reviews:

Julie D
Perfect
Friday, 19th June 2026
Andrew & Joanne are the perfect hosts! They are so attentive and helpful, nothing is too much trouble. The breakfast is amazing so much choice and cooked to perfection. Ideal location with bus stops... Read full review
Shirley Y
Fantastic
Monday, 22nd June 2026
Had a really lovely time staying at Foxhills. The hotel is beautiful and tastefully decorated throughout, including the bedroom we stayed in, and the bed/pillows were extremely comfortable. My friend... Read full review
Andrew W
Gloucester, United Kingdom
A little gem
Wednesday, 24th June 2026
You have to go here and enjoy this lovely home-from-home experience! Joanne and Andrew are the perfect hosts, nothing is too much for them. Breakfasts are amazing with a wide range of choice, from... Read full review

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Guide Prices

Number of Rooms / Units: 8

Room / Unit Type	Room / Unit Tariff*
Gatcombe - Ground Floor Accessible	£140.00 per person per night (breakfast included)
King Bed with Shower or Bath	£130.00 per room per night (breakfast included)
Superking Beds with Bath and Shower	£140.00 per room per night (breakfast included)
Superking Beds with Ensuite Shower	£125.00 per room per night (breakfast included)

*Rooms from £105.00 a night please contact 07845 101351 to book direct and availability

Facilities

Accessibility

Accessible Bedrooms
No dogs (Guide dogs accepted)

Catering

Bar
Cater for vegetarians
Early breakfast available
Packed lunches by arrangement
Serve breakfast
Vegans catered for
Vegetarians catered for

Establishment Features

Adults only
Beach/Coast 10 min walking distance
Central heating throughout
Ferry discount available - Minimum 40% Maximum 50% on return ferry costs (seasonal variations)
Garden/patio for guests' use
Groups welcome
Ironing facilities
Licensed for alcohol
No Pets
Patio/Terrace for guests use
Photocopier
Radio in lounge
Secure cycle storage
Separate guests' lounge
Staff fluent in foreign languages ** (List of languages are separately given)
Wireless Internet Access

Languages spoken

French spoken
German spoken

Leisure Facilities

Garden games

Parking & Transport

Bus stop within walking distance
Car parking
Electric Vehicle Charging Point
Free parking
Off-road parking
On Site Car Parking
On site parking
Secure cycle parking

Payment Methods

American Express accepted
BACS Accepted
Cash Accepted
MasterCard
MasterCard accepted
Visa
Visa accepted

Provider Preferences

No smoking
Non smoking establishment

Room / Unit Features

All rooms non-smoking
Baths some rooms
Broadband
Colour Television all rooms
Colour television in all bedrooms
Digital TV
Digital TV All Rooms
Digital TV Some Rooms
Drying facilities
Ground floor bedrooms available
Ground Floor Room(s)
Hairdryer all rooms
Hairdryer available
Hairdryer in all bedrooms
Internet access all rooms
Radio all rooms
Radio in all bedrooms
Shaver Point/s
Showers all rooms
Tea & coffee making facilities in all bedrooms
Tea and coffee making all rooms

Specialist Features

Baggage delivery for walkers
Baggage Storage
Cyclists welcome
Walkers Welcome

Travel & Trade

Packed lunches available
Room/unit allocations available
Wi-fi available

Map & Directions

Click here to view map

Road Directions

From East Cowes ferry, A3054 to Newport, A3020 to Sandown, A3020 to Shanklin.

From Fishbourne ferry, A3054 to Ryde, straight along Esplanade to boating lake, follow road round onto A3055 to Sandown, A3055 to Shanklin.

From Yarmouth ferry, A3054 to Newport, A3020 to Sandown, A3020 to Shanklin.

Public Transport Directions

For bus information please visit the Southern Vectis website - www.islandbuses.info/

Special Offers

Half price theatre tickets

Enjoy unforgettable entertainment without breaking the bank when staying at Foxhills of Shanklin! We're excited to offer half-price tickets for two to the stunning Shanklin Theatre, to a show of your choice.

Available for all bookings of 4 nights or more between 12 - 23 July 2026.

This is the perfect opportunity to experience top-quality performances in a beautiful seaside setting. Foxhills is only a few minutes walk from the theatre and a wide variety of restaurants and bars.

Don't miss out - visit our website to learn more and take advantage of this special offer today. Check out the shows on offer at www.shanklintheatre.com
Hotels & bed and breakfasts - redeem this special offer between 18/05/2026 and 23/07/2026
Things to do - redeem this special offer between 18/05/2026 and 23/07/2026
Offer link: Hotels & bed and breakfasts, Things to do
Summer offer - free ferry travel

Stay at Foxhills of Shanklin for a minimum of 4 nights during the below dates and get free return car ferry.
- 12 - 23 July
- 8 - 21 August
Please book your stay here.

Offer is subject to availability.
Last minute - redeem this special offer between 03/06/2026 and 15/08/2026
Hotels & bed and breakfasts - redeem this special offer between 03/06/2026 and 15/08/2026
Ferry & travel - redeem this special offer between 03/06/2026 and 15/08/2026
Offer link: Last minute, Hotels & bed and breakfasts, Ferry & travel

Access Information

ACCESS TO PUBLIC AREAS

Level access (i.e. no steps or thresholds), or access by a ramp or lift:

from the entrance to reception

to one or more bedrooms

to the lounge

BEDROOMS AND BATHROOMS: GENERAL

Bathrooms available with:

bath

bath with shower

level entry shower

separate shower unit

Baths fitted with support handrails available

Bedrooms with non-allergic bedding available (e.g. non-feather pillows)

There are separate shower units:

fitted with fixed shower seats or shower chairs provided

fitted with support handrails

BUILDING ENTRANCE

There are steps to the main entrance

Handrail by the steps

Steps to the main entrance: 2

GENERAL QUESTIONS

Emergency evacuation procedures for the safe exit of guests with disabilities

Non-smoking policy throughout the establishment

GENERAL QUESTIONS

Outdoor facilitiesGarden and Patio

GENERAL QUESTIONS

Personnel who have contact with guests have had disability awareness training

Proprietors/staff available 24-hours

Services for guests with visual impairments provided:

restaurant/bar menus/bar prices available in large print format

PARKING

Drop-off point for guests immediately outside the main entrance

Route from the parking area to the entrance is

flat, (i.e. without steps)

RESTAURANT / BREAKFAST / DINING ROOM

Level access (i.e. no steps or thresholds), or access by ramp or lift to the restaurant/ breakfast / dining-room

Restaurant / breakfast / dining room provide meals for guests with special dietary requirements

This information is self-assessed; therefore we accept no liability for its accuracy. Please contact the venue for further information.

Gradings

Visitor Ready Accredited by VisitEngland

Visitor Ready Accredited by VisitEngland

Awards

Regional and Miscellaneous - Ferry Discount Available
Visit Isle of Wight Award - IOW Green Tourism Award - Gold 2024

Opening Times

Open (1 Mar 2026 - 31 Oct 2026)

* We would consider opening out of our usual season if we had 4 or more rooms booked by one party for a 3 night minimum stay.

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