Shanklin is a town of great character and charm with many interesting small shops, pubs in former Victorian country houses. Sheltering cliffs provide the ideal suntrap position for the seafront Esplanade, where there is safe bathing from a sandy beach, water sports, car parks, amusements and a host of pubs. The first week of August is traditionally Carnival Week with carnival parades in the town and sports and fireworks at the County Ground. Later in August Shanklin Regatta is one of the highlights of the year with a firework finale which lights up the bay.Shanklin Old Village is a perennial attraction where most of the picturesque cottages clustered around the thatched Crab Inn have now become craft and gift shops or restaurants.Follow the lane from the Old Village to reach Shanklin's famous Chine, a dramatic fissure in the rock where a 45 ft waterfall cascades through boulders and ferns to the shore.The Lounge Bar is open 11am - 10pm (dependant on usage) where tea/coffee and drinks are available through out the day, light snacks and sandwiches are available 12am - 2pm.The Entertainment room has a Pool table, Dart Board, Board Games, selection of books and a TV with FreeView and DVD player with a selection of DVD's available (the open hours are the same as the Lounge Bar) there is access out to a seating area.Our breakfast consist's of a buffet and a generous cooked breakfast which is served between 8.30am - 10.00am (earlier breakfast available on request)For those guest's who wish to use our large network of cycleways, we have a secure area to lock your bicycles.Hotel Rating: Self Assessed 2 star
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