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The Birkdale

4.0 of 5
5 Grange Road | Shanklin Old Village, Shanklin PO37 6NN, England
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Ranked #8 of 50 Shanklin B&B and Inns
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Tamworth, United Kingdom
2 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2013 NEW

This was the second time my husband and I have visited the Birkdale Guest House. We were impressed the first time and needless to say our second stay (10th to 15th May 2013) was equally as pleasant. Hosts Jackie & Bill are very welcoming and their home is of exceptional standard, clean, tidy and the breakfast choice and standard of... More

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London, United Kingdom
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7 reviews 7 reviews
3 hotel reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 May 2013

On arrival we had such a welcome. Coffee and teas were offered., Accommodation was so clean and accommodating in every means (Room, Bathroom and toilet were of a very high standard) Tea and coffee in the room. Fresh milk offered. Breakfast was again in a vdry high standard. (Kippers, Scramble egg with Salmon, Smoked Mackerel) and anything you requested. Nothing... More

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Kent
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7 reviews 7 reviews
3 hotel reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 May 2013

The landlady was so friendly and helpful, giving us lots of suggestions of where to go for activities on the island. The hotel itself was very clean, nicely decorated and we really enjoyed the breakfast. I have no hesitation in recommending it to others, and would love to stay there again - the location is superb for being right in... More

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London, United Kingdom
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4 hotel reviews
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5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 April 2013

Nice Guest House. Enough Parking space. Just 100 yards from Main road which link to Sandown pier and Needle Mountain. Very close to Town Center, Local Shops, Restaurants, cafe. just 5 miles from Sandown pier. Very quite place to leave. Nice Mountain view from the Four Poster room and Deluxe room. Provide Full English Breakfast with Vegetarian options. Very friendly... More

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Leeds, United Kingdom
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32 reviews 32 reviews
8 hotel reviews
Reviews in 15 cities Reviews in 15 cities
21 helpful votes 21 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 April 2013

I can only repeat what others have said. Great welcome by the owners, a lovely and extraordinary clean room (wish my house was like that), fantastic breakfast, great location. We slept incredibly well and had a lovely stay. I would highly recommend this for anyone.

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 March 2013 via mobile

My husband and I stayed here for our wedding anniversary in March. We had room 4 with the hydro bath. Lovely big room and extremely clean. Jackie and Bill made us feel very welcome and a pot of tea on arrival was great. Great selection of fruit, cereal at breakfast and the cooked breakfast was just the right size. The... More

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London, England
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3 hotel reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 March 2013

I can't fault this B & B. Owners are very nice. Rooms are very clean with modern bathroom. Breakfast is very nice. Parking is also available for guests. Fast & free wifi. Close to restaurants & shops.

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Chessington, United Kingdom
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3 hotel reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 March 2013

We have just returned from our third visit to The Birkdale. We were greeted with a lovely pot of hot coffee, which was most welcome after our journey. Our room was warm and spotlessly clean and everything you could possibly need was provided. For breakfast there was a large choice, starting with fruit juices, fresh fruit salad, cereals and yogurt,... More

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Plymouth, United Kingdom
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7 reviews 7 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 October 2012 via mobile

Our stay in September 2012 couldn't have been better. From the moment we arrived we were made to feel comfortable - a pot of tea in the lounge, an offer to chill our champagne for our picnic, perfect. Our room was immaculate, and was made up each day. Breakfast was home cooked, prepared from scratch and very generous. There's a... More

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Dorset
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5 hotel reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 October 2012

We had two nights October 2012, Jackie and Bill are brilliant, Tray of tea on arrival and then we were shown to our room. We were offered a free upgrade to Room 5 (four poster Bed) which was so comfortable, lovely room, spotless and great bathroom all spanking new. Breakfast was excellent, plenty of choice and the fresh fruit salad... More

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The Birkdale Shanklin, Isle Of Wight, UK
Address: 5 Grange Road | Shanklin Old Village, Shanklin PO37 6NN, England
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Region: United Kingdom > England > South East England > Isle of Wight > Shanklin
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Ranked #8 of 50 B&Bs / Inns in Shanklin
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Hotel Class:4 star (4*)
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