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The Birkdale Guest House

4.0 star property
Rural tranquility meets modern convenience at this countryside retreat where guests enjoy cooked-to-order breakfasts while staying connected

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The Birkdale Guest House offers a peaceful countryside escape with connectivity. Enjoy cooked-to-order breakfast and in-room WiFi. Practical amenities include free self parking, smoke-free premises, and water dispensers.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Double Room | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Room

Highlights

Heating
Refrigerator
TV
Hair dryer
Free bottled water
Electric kettle
Digital channels
Iron/ironing board
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Superior Double Room (Four Poster) | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Superior Double Room (Four Poster)

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Heating
Refrigerator
TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
Electric kettle
Digital channels
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Superior Double Room, Bathtub | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Superior Double Room, Bathtub

Highlights

Heating
Refrigerator
TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
Electric kettle
Digital channels
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Double or Twin Room | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Double or Twin Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
Refrigerator
TV
Hair dryer
Free bottled water
Electric kettle
Digital channels
Iron/ironing board
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Double or Twin Room, Ground Floor | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Double or Twin Room, Ground Floor

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Heating
Refrigerator
TV
Hair dryer
Free bottled water
Electric kettle
Digital channels
Wardrobe or closet
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Double Room, Ground Floor | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Room, Ground Floor

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
Refrigerator
TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
Electric kettle
Digital channels
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
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About the neighborhood

Located in Shanklin, The Birkdale Guest House is in a rural area and near the beach. Shanklin Theatre and Dinosaur Isle are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Isle of Wight Donkey Sanctuary and Isle of Wight Owl and Falconry Centre. Amazon World Zoo Park and Isle of Wight Zoo are also worth visiting. Visit our Shanklin travel guide
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5 Grange Road, Shanklin, England, PO37 6NN

What's nearby

  • One of the chocolate box thatched cottages on the isle of wight
    Shanklin Old Village
    1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • #lksawaydays on the #isleofwight spent some time at the very pleasant Shanklin
    Shanklin Chine
    2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • June is a good time to visit - before the school holidays and a good chance of a few warm days.
    Shanklin Beach
    6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Picture taken a very short walk up the cliffs from the beach.
    Isle of Wight Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty
    9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Shanklin Theatre
    3 min walk - 0.3 km

Getting around

  • Shanklin Station
    12 min walk
  • Southampton (SOU)
    113 min drive

Restaurants

  • The Falcon
    9 min walk
  • The Barnhouse Bar & Restaurant
    15 min walk
  • The Village Inn
    2 min walk
  • Bayside Fish & Chips
    14 min walk
  • The Plough & Barley Corn
    7 min walk

About this property

The Birkdale Guest House

Upscale guesthouse near Shanklin Beach
The Birkdale Guest House provides free cooked-to-order breakfast and more. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
  • Free self parking
  • Smoke-free premises and a water dispenser
Room features
All guestrooms at The Birkdale Guest House boast comforts such as free WiFi and free bottled water.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee and electric kettles
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • 32-inch TVs with digital channels

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free cooked-to-order breakfast

Conveniences

  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • No housekeeping service

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • 2 floors
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 7 PM
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
If you are planning to arrive after 7:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children 15 and younger are not allowed at this property; All guests older than 15 are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

You need to know

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
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties
Children 15 years old and younger are not permitted at this property

National rating

This establishment has received its official star rating from VisitEngland, the National Tourist Board for England.

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Frequently asked questions

Is The Birkdale Guest House pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Birkdale Guest House?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 7 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at The Birkdale Guest House?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Where is The Birkdale Guest House located?

Situated near the beach, this guesthouse is within a 10-minute walk of Shanklin Old Village and Shanklin Beach. Shanklin Chine and Shanklin Theatre are also within 5 minutes. Shanklin Station is 12 minutes by foot.

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Reviews

The Birkdale Guest House Reviews

10

Exceptional

10

Cleanliness

9.8

Location

10

Staff & service

10

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 182 out of 202 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 20 out of 202 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 202 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 202 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 202 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Gina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Such a lovely place with fantastic hospitality from the staff. Breakfast was delicious with lots of options. The guesthouse had quirky deco and little touches like homemade biscuits made it extra welcoming.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excellent Guesthouse

Everything was amazing! Perfect location, immaculately clean and the breakfast was the best we have ever had!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Theresa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Amazing!

It was amazing. Will definitely stay there again
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

10/10

The stay was top quality but top end furnishings throughout. Lovely breakfast
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kelly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Lovely peaceful very clean and friendly place

We stayed at the Birkdale for two nights. Everything from checking in, the room, facilities, the comprehensive information pack were perfect. Everything has been thought of, and it has to be one of the cleanest hotels I have ever used everything was spotless. The breakfast choice was varied, and once again everything had been thought of, and was on the table ready upon arriving in the dining room. The food was fresh and delicious, and the service was great. Would highly recommend to anyone. Lesley and Colin were most helpful and made sure we had everything we needed for a lovely weekend. Nothing was too much trouble.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

The Birkdale is a Superb Guest House.

We had a fantastic three night stay thanks to Lesley, Colin and Sarah. From the welcoming chat, over a cup of coffee, Lesley and Colin were excellent and friendly hosts who provided everything that we could wish for to make our stay as comfortable as possible. We particularly enjoyed the nice touches such as Lesley’s homemade yoghurt at breakfast and her homemade biscuits, provided in the room, which were very tasty. The Guest House is spotlessly clean and well maintained and we had no COVID concerns. Rooms can be serviced daily on request but cleaning materials are also provided in the wardrobe. The breakfasts, which are pre-ordered the night before from an extensive menu, are very generous, delicious, cooked to perfection and served with a welcoming smile by Sarah. The breakfasts set us up for the whole day! We stayed in the first floor four poster bedroom which is very comfortable and spacious with a compact shower room. Additional comforts are a fan, hair dryer and small fridge for the storage of fresh milk and cold water. Two bottles of Spring Water are provided in the fridge which can be refilled from the complimentary water cooler in the hallway. There is one parking space available for each room and the Birkdale’s location is only a few minutes’ walk from Shanklin Old Village with its numerous attractions, shops, restaurants and pubs. We would thoroughly recommend the Birkdale and would have no hesitation in booking again the next time we visit the Isle of Wight.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Paheerathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly owners, great breakfast, a clean, newly decorated and comfortable room with USB charging ports and good wi-fi. The location is good, close to restaurants and the village. We enjoyed our stay and I recommend it.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The owners were lovely and very welcoming, also the attention to detail was outstanding.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Superb

The Birkdale Guest House is superb, by far the best we have stayed. Nothing was too much trouble, the room was clean and airy, breakfast was amazing.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Mr C D

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Fabulous great value guest house

We stayed for 4 nights in the Superior King with four-poster bed and we were not disappointed. Lesley and Colin were warm, friendly hosts and the room was large, airy and very clean. The shower room was compact but perfectly suitable and the breakfast choices were generous and beautifully cooked. All in all we were so pleased we stayed at the Birkdale and if (when) we return to Shanklin we will have no hesitation in booking at the Birkdale again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jackie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely couple, lovely place, central location and beautiful breakfast
Stayed 3 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean Jackie and Bill were the perfect hosts the breakfast was one of the best and nothing was too nuch bother for either Jackie or Bill. This was our third visit and we will be back next year.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Sandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Fantastic stay.

The Birkdale is an excellent Hotel. Spotlessly clean, delicious breakfast, with a very nice selection of cereals, fruit and cooked. Our room was a good size, with very comfy bed and lovely en-suite. Great location, with some fab eateries just around the corner. Thanks for having us Jackie and Bill.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Sebastian, Wien

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A good place to stay. Excellent breakfast. Jackie and Bill are excellent at making you feel welcome.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Well located property, with convenient off-road parking tight in front. Within a minute's walk from shops, pubs, and restaurants. The room we were in was large, airy, tastefully decorated and comfortable, with an en suite and a four-poster bed. Tea/coffee making facilities were provided, along with a hair dryer. I cannot think of anything amiss! The hosts were superb - very welcoming and friendly. The breakfasts on offer were of very high standard, with choices including superb cooked breakfast. Overall, an excellent stay for 3 nights was had by my wife and myself.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019

8/10 Good

Steve

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Book the twin room and staff very help full but I think the twin room on ground floor was a little small for my mum and dad but saying this mum and dad had a lovely’ stay thank you for taking care of them 👍 would book a big room next. I Recommend you look around the village 👍👍
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Michaela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Lovely Find

Great guest house, Jackie and Bill were so welcoming. Room was lovely and clean and a good size. Great variety at breakfast which set us up for the day. Would go there again without a doubt.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Isle of Wight Festival visit .

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay in The Birkdale Hotel , I would recommend it to everyone and we will certainly stay there on any future visits to the Isle of Wight .
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A Real Gem in Shanklin

We spent a long weekend at The Birkdale Guest House and had wonderful service and were made very welcome. Nothing was too much trouble and Jackie gave us lots of tips and advice on where to eat and visit. The breakfasts were freshly cooked to order and lots of fresh fruit and home made jams were a great touch. We were situated right in the main town so close to some lovely pubs and restaurants and not very far from the beach area. Also plenty of car spaces on the forecourt so never a problem to park. We had a standard room on the first floor which was lovely but next time we would book a superior room as larger.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Yet to experience at better Guest House!!!

The Birkdale is a well located establishment within easy walking distance for the local town Shanklin. The owners (Bill & Jackie) are very friendly and helpful. Facilities at the Birkdale are excellent, well furnished, clean and the hospitality is great and was much appreciated by us. Breakfasts would satisfy even the fussiest of eaters as the sheer variety of choices covered all tastes. Would highly recommend the Birkdale to all visitors to Isle of Wight.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2019

8/10 Good

Keith, Hampshire

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Host were very helpful and polite breakfast was great with lots of options parking was excellent
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Ip, London

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Friendly owners. Close to high street and beach. Lots of choice for restaurants. The rooms are clean and well equipped. Will definitely return.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

lee

Spotless

This place is immaculate throughout,Jackie and Bill are joy to stay with,nothing to much trouble and Shanklin is an ideal base to stay for your trip.would go back again without hesitation
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Claus

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Familiär geführtes B&B im Old Village von Shanklin

Das B&B in zentraler Lage der Stadt Shanklin wird von einem älteren Ehepaar geführt. Der Umgang ist sehr herzlich, die Zimmer sind sehr sauber und groß, das Frühstück wird nach Wunsch zusammengestellt. Sehr zum Frühstück zu empfehlen ist der "Black Pudding", der extra aus Schottland geliefert wird. Direkt vor dem Haus stehen kostenlose Parkplätze in genügender Anzahl zur Verfügung. Der Strand von Shanklin ist innerhalb von 10 Minuten fußläufig zu erreichen. Von Shanklin aus kann mit dem Fahrrad zu einer Tagestour über ca. 60 km auf dem "Red Squirrel Trail" gestartet werden. Alles in allem ein sehr zu empfehlendes B&B.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

warm welcome

warm welcome, tuned in to dietary needs, immaculate decor, comfortable room, ideal location for Old Village and restaurants
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2018