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1 Apse Castle Cottage - Chocolate Box Cottage, Dog-Friendly 16th Century Cottage, surrounded by Ancient Woodland in Shanklin

8.3/1029 reviewsShanklin

Charming Pet-Friendly Retreat Tranquil Garden Oasis: Escape to a serene garden setting at Apse Castle Cottage, just a stone's throw away from The Isle of Wight Donkey Sanctuary and Amazon World Zoo Park. Modern Amenities: Enjoy the convenience of free WiFi, a fully equipped kitchen, and a cozy fireplace in this 3-bedroom holiday home. Ideal Location: Explore nearby attractions like Dinosaur Isle and Shanklin Beach, with free private parking for your convenience. Experience comfort and relaxation at Apse Castle Cottage - Pet Friendly. Book your stay now for a memorable getaway!

What this place offers

  • WiFi available
  • Free WiFi
  • Parking
  • Free Parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Heating

Policies & house rules

  • Check-in from 16:00 until 00:00
  • Check-out until 10:00
  • Children welcome
  • Pets allowed
  • Free parking

When traveling with pets, please note that an extra charge of £35.00 per week applies and the property accepts a maximum of 3 pets per stay.This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties. Managed by a private host A deposit may be required at the property.

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29 reviews

Guests liked

  • Good location
  • Clean and well-stocked

Guests mentioned

  • Bad smell and dampness
  • Issues with pet policies

  • Mark

    GB · family_with_children · Aug 2026

    7/10

  • Shasha

    MY · extended_group · Jul 2026

    6/10

    Not value for money

    Kitchen is nice

    Small, and you can tell some facilities are cheap, for short term usage

  • Suzanne

    GB · couple · Jun 2026

    8/10

    Beautiful cottage and great location on the island.

    It was very pretty and well equipped and comfortable.

    Two things were an issue with our stay. The first was that neither of the bathroom doors had locks, and the upstairs bathroom didn’t even have a latch on it to shut the door. Not the level of privacy we expected from this standard of accommodation, especially with a lively 2 year old staying with us. The other issue we had was parking. We understand that the parking area has been reduced due to the installation of the oil tank, but we were informed that there was parking available on the lane outside. The lane is very narrow and not wide enough to park without causing an obstruction, and it is unlit. My son had to park over 100 metres away, which was not safe with a 2 year old child.

  • LYNN

    GB · solo_traveller · May 2026

    8/10

    High standard of fittings and very clean

    Nowhere to hang coats , especially a problem coming in wet. The same for wet shoes.. No clocks working...mirrors placed for decoration only. Double bedroom needed a chair in the corner..not the framed artificial plant. Too much form over function.

  • Fiona

    GB · extended_group · May 2026

    6/10

    Nice cottage but busy road and parking difficult for 2 cars.

    Lovely cottage, pretty location, comfy beds and decent kitchen

    Parking was poor. You said one car and the other in the road!! Cars drive along the tiny road really fast and so there was no way we'd leave the car on the road!! No garden so not suitable for dogs. Just a driveway rubble area. We were concerned that you charged extra for possible damages when several things were unacceptable in the house eg light fitting in bathroom hanging loose, no locks on toilet/ bathrooms - the upstairs one didn't even shut, stair gate hanging loose from the wall, no clear instructions for cooker or bins.

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1 Apse Castle Cottages · Shanklin