The Clifton,
Shanklin
Isle of Wight
Holiday guest accommodation

The Clifton's privileged location on the Shanklin cliff top offers an amazing sea view and makes it an ideal retreat for those in search of tranquility.

The stunning view of Shanklin bay can be enjoyed from the Clifton's Bistro, where you can order fresh fish from the daily blackboard. We also cater for gluten free diets. In the lovely cliff top garden you can also take advantage of the fabulous sea view, warm Isle of Wight sunshine, wonderful sea air, and refreshments from the licensed bar.

The garden leads out to the picturesque Coastal Walk between Shanklin and Sandown (part of the Isle of Wight Coastal Path) with fantastic views across Sandown Bay, also leading to the famous Shanklin Chine with a pathway down to the sandy beaches. Within easy reach by foot are the picturesque Shanklin Old Village with its thatched roofs, and the beautiful Rylstone Gardens.
Breathtaking sunrises and spectacular sunsets are available on the Isle of Wight. Our garden conservatory provides continuous front row views every morning of the sunrise, weather permitting. With clear skies that lack the light pollution of many areas, the night sky is quite often wonderfully spectacular.

Our delightfully furnished en-suite bedrooms have been designed to provide a comfortable retreat where you can really relax. The rooms are graded as Cosy, Standard, Bay View, Balcony Bay View, and Premier Suite. We also have a Family Suite with two en-suite rooms behind one door, we accommodate children age ten and over. Facilities include: flat screen television, hairdryer, desk fan, free hot drinks refreshment trays, and complimentary toiletries. In the Bay View rooms we also supply binoculars for you to observe not only the cruise ships and sailing boats going past, but also the birds drifting by on the breeze.

From this peaceful haven you can also keep in touch with the outside world (if you really must!) with free wireless internet access throughout the hotel.

Local

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See and Do

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Shopping

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