Chestnut Mews is situated in the picturesque, Shanklin Old Village, on the Beautiful
Isle of Wight.

Jasmine, Honeysuckle and Clematis Cottages are positioned on the edge of Shanklin Old Village. Shanklin has long been a location for family holiday, only a ten minute walk to the local Blue Flag beach, with its safe shallow waters and wide sandy beach, and adjacent to National Trust land, public parks, and footpaths and within an easy walk to the heart of the Old Village. Our three bedroom, family friendly cottages, sleeping six, offer a high standard of spacious, fully equipped self-catering accommodation, attracting guests back year after year. Honeysuckle and Jasmine are both rated as 4 star Gold by Visit England, Clematis is a newer addition and is furnished and presented to the same high standard.

Once on the island the cottages are easily accessible from the main ferry routes via the unique and scenic Island roads. Depending on traffic this journey can take as little as half an hour.  Please see the Location page for more details.

The Cottages great location offer a tranquil and relaxing base with which to explore the beauty of the Isle of Wight, which depending on your preference can easily be done, on foot, bicycle, car or public transport.

Chestnut Mews is tucked away from the buzz of the Old Village and nestled within a delightful sylvan setting. The large sheltered and secluded gardens offer a peaceful haven in which to relax and unwind. If you are quiet, you may see the islands red squirrels, rabbits, woodpeckers and other wildlife that frequent the gardens. Honeysuckle and Jasmine share a large enclosed, mature garden with wooden play house and Little Tikes play area, whilst Clematis has its own private enclosed garden, also with a play house and Little Tikes play set.

Our guests at Chestnut Mews also have complimentary use of a neighboring leisure facility, which is within an easy walk, and includes a small indoor pool with Jacuzzi and small gym. This is subject to availability.

There are over 500 miles of well-kept footpaths and bridal ways on the Island, some great examples of which can be joined at the end of our driveway. From the Cottages you can explore the local stunning coastal and country walks, or visit the nearby parks within a five minute walk. The Island itself is designated an area of outstanding natural beauty. Shanklin Old Village is only a few minutes stroll away, with its pretty thatched cottages, tea rooms, restaurants and pubs. A ten minute walk will take you to the traditional English seaside town of Shanklin with its many amenities. A ten minute walk will also take you onto Appley Beach, the quieter end of Shanklin’s beach, with its shallow waters and wide sandy beach. Or you can head out via the Landslip / Under cliff and discover your own secluded bays, some of which were historically used by the Islands notorious smugglers!

Children of all ages are welcome. All cottages are family friendly and are fitted with stair gates and have travel cots and highchairs.

All accommodation is no-smoking and no pets.

A warm welcome awaits you at Chestnut Mews and we very much hope you will consider us to be your home away from home.