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Luxury Art Deco, Award Winning and truly iconic for up to 16 guests

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Interior
Exterior
6 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Smart TV, fireplace, DVD player, ping pong
Reviews
10

Exceptional

Entire home

6 bedrooms7 bathroomsSleeps 14450 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Hot tubHot tubHot tub
  • FireplaceFireplaceFireplace
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • WasherWasherWasher

Check out the area

Map
Shanklin, ENG
  • Popular LocationShanklin Beach10 min walk
  • Popular LocationShanklin Old Village2 min drive
  • Popular LocationShanklin Chine3 min drive
  • AirportSouthampton (SOU)101 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Luxury Art Deco, Award Winning and truly iconic for up to 16 guests

The Art Deco HouseUK offers luxury self catering family holiday accommodation for up to 16 guests.

A wonderful original and unique Art-Deco House overlooking Sandown Bay on the Isle of Wight which is probably one of the most spectacular self-catering properties in the whole of Southern England.

Offering spectacular sea views (and sunrises) over Sandown Bay towards Culver Cliff, this magnificent villa was built in 1929 and takes full advantage of the cliff-top location, and is probably one of the Isle of Wight’s premium properties.
This grand detached house has decadently proportioned rooms: all main living and bedrooms have large windows topped by stained glass detail, framing the vistas. Art Deco influences include an upstairs sun room with huge sliding picture windows to enjoy the breathtaking sunrises by day and bay illuminations by night. Huge stained glass windows bring out the oak-panelled hallway, magnificent staircase and galleried landing.

Sleeping up to 14 adults comfortably (plus 3 children sharing rooms in their own beds- best suited for children/teenagers) across 6 bedrooms with a magnificent Art-Deco lounge (seating 16 comfortably) and a 20 seater dining table, this house is perfectly suited to a multi-generational family get together (it has mobility access for wheelchair users) for a self catered holiday, where you can treat the magnificent house as your own, with total privacy for your extended family.

Just about all of the furniture has been rediscovered and is lovingly resurrected from the 1930's. From the walnut cocktail cabinet in the lounge (which apparently was used on the Elstree Studios set for Cat on a Hot Tin Roof) to the stunning wardrobe and dressing table suite set in Bedroom 4, which were rescued from a house in East London, this house is simply Art-Deco at it's best.

Start your day in our house, by experiencing the most stunning and beautiful colours of sunrise, by leaving your seaward facing curtains open, even just a little so that you awake naturally. The sunrise photo shown here is a 100% genuine view from the window, taken on a mobile phone!

From the house, there are wonderful cliff top walks (or runs), you are right above the beach (actually it is a lot of steps to get down, perfect for walking off the dinner. If you have the excuse of a pushchair or use a wheelchair, then you may take the more leisurely slope down!) There are lots of cycle routes across the island. The whole of the Isle of Wight awaits you.

Included in the price are all linens (bedding and towels, except cot bedding), and free very fast internet and wifi.

Highest Grade Award by English Tourist Board ( 5 Stars and GOLD STANDARD for Customer Service )
Visit-Britain Mobility Grade 1 & 2.

At an additional price, a special dinner including an in-house chef and hostess/stewardess can be provided for the evening or freshly pre-prepared gourmet meals delivered which you simply heat up and serve. A special event cake can also be organised.

The property is fully licensed for alcohol and we can provide a list of carefully selected magnums of wine and some fine champagne (and not at silly prices). For those seriously into wine, we also have a private collection that we can draw some exceptional cases of wine for the discerning palate.

Property manager

Laurence Smith

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Near the beach

Ski

  • Skiing privileges

Pool/Spa

  • Spa tub

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking
  • Car recommended

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Blender
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Kitchen island
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Chef service
  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 6 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathroom

  • 7 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Dining room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite service
  • Ping pong table
  • Games room
  • DVD player
  • Stereo
  • Games
  • Music library
  • Books

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Fenced garden
  • Barbecue
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Work spaces

  • Office
  • Computer monitor
  • Desk

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • In-room accessibility
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Chef
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Local meal delivery service

Location highlights

  • Near the ocean
  • Near the sea
  • On the bay
  • Near a health or beauty spa
  • In a village

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room on site
  • Bicycles on site
  • Optional ski privileges on site
  • Table tennis on site
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Theme park nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 4844 sq ft (450 sq m)

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
Parties and events (including family gatherings and birthday parties) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 14
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

Property is also known as

Probably Most Spectacular Self-catering Property South England
Probably Most Spectacular Self-catering Property South England

About the area

Shanklin

Located in Shanklin, this holiday home is near theme parks and near the beach. Portsmouth Historic Dockyard and Shanklin Old Village are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Sandown Pier and Isle of Wight Zoo. Travelling with kids? Consider Isle of Wight Donkey Sanctuary, or check out an event or a game at Fratton Park. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

What's nearby

  • Shanklin Beach - 10 min walk
  • Shanklin Old Village - 2 min drive
  • Shanklin Chine - 3 min drive
  • Isle of Wight Zoo - 7 min drive
  • Sandown Beach - 10 min drive

Getting around

  • Shanklin Station - 12 min walk
  • Southampton (SOU) - 101 min drive

Restaurants

  • The Barnhouse Bar & Restaurant - 20 min walk
  • Blueberry's Cafe - 2 min walk
  • The Steamer Inn - 15 min walk
  • Bayside Fish & Chips - 13 min walk
  • Merrie Gardens Farm - 3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Luxury Art Deco, Award Winning and truly iconic for up to 16 guests pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Luxury Art Deco, Award Winning and truly iconic for up to 16 guests?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Luxury Art Deco, Award Winning and truly iconic for up to 16 guests?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Luxury Art Deco, Award Winning and truly iconic for up to 16 guests located?

This family-friendly Shanklin holiday home is located by the ocean, within a 15-minute walk of Lake Beach and Shanklin Beach. Shanklin Chine and Shanklin Theatre are also within 1 mile (2 km). Shanklin Station is 12 minutes by foot and Sandown Lake Station is 12 minutes.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 45 out of 48 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 48 reviews" "
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10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Susan G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Magnificent art deco house
We were a multi-generational family (13 people ranging from 2-70) celebrating a special birthday. The house was perfect for us all with plenty of bedroom and living space and a lovely big dining table. The bathrooms worked well even though not ensuite. Loads of hot water, crockery, glasses etc. We all slept upstairs and didn't need to use the downstairs bedroom. The gardens and outdoor space were fabulous, we just needed better weather. The locaction is excellent, there is a locked gate straight onto the cliff path with a very popular cafe metres away and steps down to the beach (quite steep return). The owners and manager were extremely helpful. Would wholelheartedly recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Petros P.

Liked: Cleanliness
One of a kind
Excellent House. Brilliant Location. 5* Amenities. The owners have put so much attention to detail in this house. The aesthetics are impecable. You feel the depth of the history and character of this building. it is superbly kept up to the highest stds. Literally every signle detail is thought through. It is fully equipped for a large group. They have invested generously to deliver a very luxurious stay, They are passionate about the house and hospitality. It makes the difference. Although, they specify it is a self-catering house, optionality on daily cleaning, toiletries, etc.. would be great. I think this house will continue to age gracefully as it is thoroughly looked after. Many generations to visit will enjoy its warmth, character and unique experience.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Penny N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Penny N
A wonderful house, exactly as it appears in the photos , and a beautiful garden. Superb situation.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cameron L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Absolutely perfect
We absolutely loved our stay at The Art Decor House, the property is stunning, everywhere you look there is something else to look at, you can tell the property is well looked after, it was perfect to hold our small wedding, our family loved staying here, we’ve made some extremely precious memories in this house and we would all love to return again one day, and the gifts upon arrival were lovely, very kind, thank you so much for letting us hold our wedding here, will be recommending The Art Decor House to everyone!!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ruslan M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful place ❤️‍🔥
Wonderful place, beautiful house, this house has everything for a comfortable stay. The owner of the house was very friendly and ready to help. I dream of returning to this place.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

8/10 Good

Anthony R., Sverige

Liked: Cleanliness
Sm..Art Deco
A great house and garden with excellent flow and comfortable bedrooms and living space. Perfect for a large group or family but those with boisterous children might need to sterilize certain areas of valued breakable 'decor' items shortly after arriving. All in all a wonderful example of an art deco house with stained glass windows to die for.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
An amazing property for a family get together.
11 of our family visited and stayed at Marine Villa during August 2021. Ages ranged from 11 to 90 and we also had family with accessibility issues which are well catered for. The ground floor accessible bedroom and shower were excellent for our needs. There is one en-suite bedroom, and the remaining bedrooms share 3 bathrooms, this gave our family’s and children a bathroom each which was great. The property easily catered for 11 people, with ample large and comfy bedrooms, large kitchen and multiple ovens, kettles and toasters. The dining room is fantastic seating us all, with room to spare. The house was spotlessly clean. Everything was provided including towels, toilet rolls, dishwasher tablets etc. The garden is lovely, where we breakfasted regularly. We bought two paddle boards whilst on holiday and these were carried up and down the coast path to the local beach on several occasions. A walk to the lower end of Shanklin Chine takes about 20 minutes along the coast path and esplanade. There is plenty of private parking for multiple vehicles. Karen, the house manager met and welcomed us warmly on arrival and went through everything with us. We were lucky to have the master bedroom, wow! This has to be seen to be believed. We envy Laurence and Sharon whom we met today on departure, both lovely and what a house to eventually retire too! We couldn’t find anything that wasn’t catered for or thought of, if we had I expect Karen would of had it covered. Not the cheapest place to stay, but the house is huge, 11 of us still made it look big. The cleanliness and quality speak volumes. Just book it, you won’t be disappointed.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Eric W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Second stay
We have just come back from our second stay in this lovely house. It had everything we needed to make our time really enjoyable. The location is wonderful for the views and convenience for cafes, shops and the beach. The owners had replaced things, redecorated rooms and added to the facilities since we had been before and the local team checked that everything was OK during our stay. Highly recommended.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Clare N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic!
Marine Villa is a stunning house! Beautiful gardens and views and fairly easy access to the beach. Can explore the island easily! Would definitely recommend everyone to stay here!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Christina C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Just fantastic !
The property is stunning, well kitted out and very thoughtful hosts. Thank you