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The Birkdale

Guest House

5 Grange Road
SHANKLIN
Isle of Wight
PO37 6NN

Tel: 01983 862949

Fax: 01983 862949

About

A warm welcome awaits from Bill and Jackie Barford at their adults only, clean and comfortable guest house, quietly situated in the picturesque Shanklin Old Village. Only a short ten minute stroll down to the beach where you can relax, have a meal or if you are feeling energetic have a game of mini golf. Also close by is Shanklin Chine, the local town or enjoy one of the many great shows at the Theatre.

All rooms are tastefully furnished with en-suite facilities, colour TV, beverage tray, hair dryer, radio alarm clock, central heating and fans. Fan heaters are also supplied in the winter. All rooms have the benefit of softened water. There is an iron and ironing board supplied for guests use. We also have two luxury king size rooms for that extra special treat - one with a four poster bed and double shower and one with a whirlpool bath and separate shower.

Please feel free to contact us with any special requests and we will do our best to cater for your needs.

There is a guest lounge available all day and a spacious dining room where breakfast is served. Breakfast consists of a self-service buffet table for cereals, fruit and juices, followed by a freshly cooked full English breakfast.

There is ample off-road car parking available for guests, and ferries can be booked for you.

Please note that single supplements may be applied during April-September.

Ferry inclusive prices are available on request.

AWARDS:

* Hotels Combined Award - Recognition of Excellence - 9.9 rated by guests - 2018.

* Booking.com Award - Guest Review Awards - 9.7 out of 10 - 2018

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TripAdvisor Traveller Rating:

255 reviews

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Excellent
246
Very Good
7
Average
1
Poor
0
Terrible
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Recent Reviews:

Gill W
Dunmow
Trip Type:
Couples
Another great stay
Monday, 1st July 2019
Our fourth visit to the Birkdale Guesthouse in the heart of Shanklin, need we say more? Thank you so much Jackie and Bill for another really enjoyable stay. Everything was perfect yet again and the... Read full review
frogfrench1
Grimsby, United Kingdom
Trip Type:
Couples
Highly recommend
Tuesday, 2nd July 2019
This a wonderful adult only guest house. Superbly clean and well presented. Friendly and attentive hosts... and second to none breakfasts. In a prime location close to restaurants in the high street... Read full review
Margaret B
Aberdeenshire
Trip Type:
Couples
Choose somewhere else
Monday, 8th July 2019
I know the reviews have been good but I think this must have been better in the past. There are plenty of other places. I would rather have some kind of view other than a converted church (dance... Read full review

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Guide Prices

Number of Rooms / Units: 7

Room / Unit Type	Room / Unit Tariff*
Double En-Suite	from £70.00 to £80.00 per room per night (breakfast included)
Superior Double En-Suite Whirlpool	from £80.00 to £90.00 per room per night (breakfast included)
Superior Four Poster Double En-Suite	from £78.00 to £86.00 per room per night (breakfast included)
Twin En-Suite	from £70.00 to £80.00 per room per night (breakfast included)

*Note: Prices are a guide only and may change on a daily basis.

Facilities

Accessibility

Accessible Bedrooms

Catering

Cater for vegetarians
Early breakfast available
Serve breakfast
Special diets catered for
Vegans catered for

Children & Infants

No children allowed

Establishment Features

Adults only
Beach / Coast within walking distance
Central heating throughout
Ferry inclusive/ferries can be arranged
Groups welcome
Ironing facilities
Night Keys
No Pets
No smoking in dining area
Open all year round
Open Christmas
Open New Year
Open on bank holidays
Prior Booking Recommended
Residents lounge open all day
Separate guests' lounge - Residents lounge available.
Wireless Internet Access

Leisure Facilities

Eating Out Within Walking Distance
Golf Course close by
Spa Bath - In one room.

Parking & Transport

Bus stop within walking distance
Car parking
Free parking
Off-road parking
On site parking
Railway station within walking distance
Secure cycle parking

Payment Methods

Cash Accepted
Diners Club accepted - International
JCB accepted
Maestro Accepted
MasterCard accepted
Visa accepted

Provider Preferences

No smoking
Non smoking establishment

Room / Unit Features

Baths some rooms
CD player some rooms
Colour television in all bedrooms
Digital TV All Rooms
DVD Player some rooms
Four poster bed some rooms
Four poster beds available
Ground floor bedrooms available
Hairdryer in all bedrooms
King sized bed some rooms
Queen sized beds some rooms
Radio in all bedrooms
Satellite TV all rooms
Shaver Point/s
Showers all rooms
Spa bath some rooms
Tea & coffee making facilities in all bedrooms
Video some rooms

Specialist Features

Baggage delivery for walkers
Cyclists welcome
Short breaks available
Walkers Welcome

Map & Directions

Click here to view map

Road Directions

From East Cowes ferry, A3054 to Newport, A3020 to Sandown, A3020 to Shanklin, within Shanklin "the old village" turn right by the Rock Shop.
From Yarmouth ferry, A3054 to Newport as above.
From Fishbourne ferry, A3054 to Ryde, along Esplanade, follow road (A3055 to Sandown), A3055 to Shanklin, within Shanklin "the old village" turn right by Rock Shop.

Public Transport Directions

From Ryde: please either visit the train station annexed to the Catamaran or travel on the No. 2 or 3 bus route
From West Cowes: No. 1 bus route to Newport and change to No. 2 or 3
From Yarmouth: No. 7 to Newport and change to No. 2 or 3
For further bus information please contact Southern Vectis at www.islandbuses.info/ or +44 0871 200 2233 (bus times) / +44 01983 827000 (head office).

Access Information

BUILDING ENTRANCE

There are steps to the main entrance

Handrail by the steps

Steps to the main entrance: 4

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

GENERAL QUESTIONS

Non-smoking policy throughout the establishment

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

Gradings

4 AA Stars Guest Accommodation
4 Visit England Stars Guest House

Awards

Visit England Awards - Annual Silver 2018
Regional and Miscellaneous - Ferry Discount Available 2019
Visit Isle of Wight Award Green Star - Silver- Visit Isle Of Wight - 2019/20 2019

Opening Times

Opening (1 Mar 2019 - 31 Dec 2019)

Closed (1 Jan 2020 - 28 Feb 2020)

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