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The Chestnuts

Guest House

4 Hope Road
SHANKLIN
Isle Of Wight
PO37 6EA

Tel: (01983) 862162

Outside view of The Chestnuts, Shanklin, B&B

About

The Chestnuts in Shanklin is a family-owned guest house run by Hayley & Nick. We are perfectly located on Hope Road being only a few minutes' walk from the beach, esplanade, town and the old village.

The Chestnuts has 9 guest rooms including a family suite, all are well decorated and have modern en-suite facilities (including 5 ensuites that have been replaced since 2021).

We welcome children from the age of 3 upwards. Walkers and cyclists are also most welcome.

Our breakfasts are freshly cooked to order using where possible local ingredients and we cater for vegetarians and vegan diets.

We have off street parking for 6 cars at the front of the building.

TripAdvisor has awarded us Travellers Choice for 2024, 2022 & 2021, Best of the Best 2023 & 2020 and certificates of excellence in 2018 & 2019.

There are excellent bus services close by and Shanklin railway station is only a 5-minute walk away with superb connections to the rail network from Portsmouth.

We can book a discounted ferry crossing for you and can also offer a discount when you stay for 3 nights or longer (mention VIOW) when you book direct with us – contact us for details email or telephone 01983 862162.

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TripAdvisor

TripAdvisor Traveller Rating:

306 reviews

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Recent Reviews:

152ami
Lovely place
Saturday, 23rd August 2025
Just returned from a lovely three night stay at The Chestnuts. We had booked three rooms, all very comfortable and clean. Breakfast was excellent. Good value and great location for the beach and... Read full review
nick012015
Hatfield, United Kingdom
Excellent B&B....
Sunday, 31st August 2025
Lovely hosts, good location to find all of Shanklin by foot, exceptionally clean good value for money B&B with excellent breakfast options. Read full review
JacksF13
London, United Kingdom
Great little break at The Chestnuts
Monday, 1st September 2025
I had a great little break at The Chestnuts. Hayley and Nick are very welcoming and friendly and make you feel at home. My room was spotless and comfortable and the breakfast was delicious with... Read full review

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Guide Prices

Number of Rooms / Units: 9

Room / Unit Type	Room / Unit Tariff*
Double En-suite - Small Room	£84.00 per room per night (breakfast included)
Double En-suite - Standard Rooms	£88.00 per room per night (breakfast included)
Family Suite	£144.00 per room per night (breakfast included)
Single En-suite	£45.00 per room per night (breakfast included)
Superior King	£98.00 per room per night (breakfast included)
Twin En-suite	£88.00 per room per night (breakfast included)

*Prices shown start from

Facilities

Accessibility

No dogs (Guide dogs accepted)

Catering

Cater for vegetarians - & Vegans
Early breakfast available
Serve breakfast
Special diets catered for - Please advise in advance
Vegans catered for
Vegetarians catered for

Children & Infants

Accept children (Minimum age) - Minimum age - 3 years
Facilities for children - Board games available
Family Friendly, Children Welcome

Establishment Features

Beach / Coast within walking distance
Central heating throughout
Ferry discount available - When booked directly
Garden / Grounds for visitors use
Garden/patio for guests' use
Groups welcome
Ironing facilities - Iron & ironing board available on request
LGBT Friendly
Licensed for alcohol
No Pets
Open on bank holidays
Patio/Terrace for guests use
Residents lounge open all day
Separate guests' lounge - Residents lounge available.

Leisure Facilities

Eating Out Within Walking Distance

Parking & Transport

Bus stop within walking distance - Bus stop for routes 2,3, 22 and Shanklin Shuttle tourist bus only a few minutes walk away
Car parking - Space for 6 cars
Free parking - 6 spaces available - first come first served
On Site Car Parking - 6 spaces available (first come first served)
On site parking
Railway station within walking distance - Shanklin station only a few minutes walk away
Secure cycle parking

Payment Methods

American Express accepted
BACS Accepted
Cash Accepted
Delta accepted
Diners Club accepted
JCB accepted
Maestro Accepted
MasterCard accepted
Visa accepted

Provider Preferences

Non smoking establishment

Room / Unit Features

Colour television in all bedrooms
Ground floor bedrooms available
Hairdryer in all bedrooms
Radio in all bedrooms
Showers all rooms
Tea & coffee making facilities in all bedrooms

Specialist Features

Baggage Storage
Cyclists welcome
Short breaks available
Walkers Welcome

Travel & Trade

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/

Access Information

PARKING

Route from the parking area to the entrance is

with a ramp

BUILDING ENTRANCE

There are steps to the main entrance

Steps to the main entrance: 2

There is a ramp to the main entrance

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

Visitor Ready Accredited by VisitEngland

Visitor Ready Accredited by VisitEngland

Awards

Regional and Miscellaneous - Ferry Discount Available
Regional and Miscellaneous - Trip Advisor Travellers’ Choice award 2024 2024
Regional and Miscellaneous - TripAdvisor Travellers Choice Best of the Best Award 2023 2023

Opening Times

Opening (13 Mar 2025 - 30 Nov 2025)

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