Spent 2 nights over the may bank holiday excellent, even the little things that are the measure of an great B&B were all there and thats what makes all the difference - butter and jam on the table NOT in a plastic pots. Very good size rooms, great breakfast, very fresh and clean, guest sitting room, one of the best... More

My wife & I stayed over a long weekend, Friday night to Monday morning, to attend my wife's brother's 65th birthday celebrations. Susan & Gareth were delightful. There service was superb! Friendly, always a smile and the breakfasts were delicious and varied. Something for everyone. Their home was comfortable, pristinely clean and extremely welcoming. Such a joy to walk in... More

The two of us stayed one week at Old Shankin Guest House at the beginning of March 2012. The location was brilliant near the Old Town, with the Crab serving brilliant food every night and King Harrys Bar beyond the curve on the road served us Fullers ESB. OSGH is not right at the sea, but a a reasonable a... More

we stayed at the guest house,for 4 nights, it was a lovely clean room,very tastefully decorated. Sarah and gareth were a charming couple, very freindly , but not in your face. The breakfasts, well what can i say, one word - fantastic! One of the best cooked breakfasts i have ever had, and im a connoisseur, they also served things... More

Our stay at the 'Old Shanklin Guest House' was one of those wonderful "out of the blue" surprises that Life unexpectedly throws at you. We had to go to the IOW for a day and had decided to stay a bit longer and revisit some of my childhood memories. We chose the OSGH from a list of 50 or so... More

We were greeted with tea and cake while Sarah filled us in with all the facts we would need to know and recommended places to eat that evening. She and Gareth have visited many places on the Island for entertainment or eating out. They are a mine of information. The breakfasts were to die for and kept us going all... More

From the moment that Sarah welcomed us with tea and cakes on the friday afternoon till we left on the monday morning our stay at the Old Shanklin Guest House was perfect. Shown to our rooms we were immediately put at ease regarding amenities and cleanliness and out pleasure was reinforced by superb breakfasts. Both Sarah and Gareth have obviously... More

My wife and I have now stayed twice at this fabulous guest house in the very heart of Shanklin but situated on a quiet road. Rooms and ensuites large and well appointed with every thing you can want. The beds are so comfortable we nearly did not get up for breakfast. The breakfasts are to die for and served in... More

What can I say we had a late getaway and what a find :) this really is a fantastic guest house friendly , exteamly clean , not a cobweb in sight and hot water and as we all know nothing worse than a Luke warm shower ! and then a breakfast to die for . A really pleasant couple doing... More