Get the whole gang together at this glamorous retreat in a complex of properties in Shanklin. Sleeping eight people across five bedrooms, it’s ideal for large groups who want to celebrate a special occasion in style on the Isle of Wight. Spend happy days discovering Shanklin’s lively mix of shops, restaurants and traditional seaside arcades, and in the evening, come home to host a fun al fresco dinner on one of your cottage’s two large balconies. From your private parking area (there’s room for two cars), step inside and head to the heart of this property: a showstopping open-plan lounge/kitchen and dining/bar area. With its vibrant decor and eye-catching artistic accents, this glamorous space is perfect for socialising. When it’s time to eat, whip up some dinner in the sleek kitchen area and share it in the fabulous Isle of Wight Festival-themed dining/bar area. Afterwards, head to the plush shared cinema room for movie night, make a beeline for the shared games room, or retire to one of two snugs with a good book. At the end of the day, you’ll find four elegant bedrooms upstairs. The super king-size bedroom has an en-suite bathroom with a bath and shower, while the other rooms – two king-size and one double – share a stylish family shower room. There are also sofa beds for an additional four people in the ground-floor snug. A handy extra shower room completes the stylish layout. In the morning, kick off the day with a session in the shared gym or a dip in the shared heated swimming pool.
Head to Bonchurch Landship (4 miles) to hit the coastal trails and you’ll be rewarded with breathtaking sea views, or allow the quaint thatched cottages in the village of Godshill (4.5 miles) to enchant you. Please note, the holiday home is reached via an unmade road.