Mike and Carole are just wonderful hosts - Mike a wonderful Chef: We had a beautiful room and a wonderful stay. The hotel is in a wonderful position on the Shanklin Chine and Shanklin was great to explore as was the rest of the Island. I would advise anyone going to the Isle of Wight to stay here. Thank you

We spent a most enjoyable five nights with Carole and Mike earlier this month. The hotel is beautiful with a very warm and welcoming atmosphere and in a perfect location. Mike is an outstanding chef, making breakfasts and suppers a real treat. We took all of our morning and evening meals in their dining room as we were intrigued by... More

Me and my partner stayed here for three nights in the Maple room. It was exceptionally clean, beautifully decorated with a lovely big comfortable bed. The hotel is in an ideal location, just next to Shanklin Chine and a few minutes walk away from the high St. We were lucky to have lovely weather and the beach was a few... More

We spent four nights with Mike and Carol and would find it hard to be critical of anything other than the cramped corner bath that made a good soak impossible after a cold, wet day. But such an observation would be churlish after the comfort and hospitality we enjoyed throughout our short stay. Mike's culinary skills are outstanding, as confirmed... More

Wrote a review earlier - heralding the praises of Mike And Carole Hailston - but somehow got list in the ether! So just quickly - fantastic hospitality and ambiance. Finest food/wines at such great value. Well done - just matches the best at Michelin stars - standards of service and style!! M&B.

What better place to chill out from the rush and stress of the mainland. Any budding hoteliers would do well to look to the attention to detail Mike and Carole have put into making Rylstone a welcoming, comfortable and relaxing place to stay. The décor is superb, the service first class and the food excellent. What more needs to be... More

My Dad was from the Island and my husband is a Londoner. I wanted him to see the Island where I spent a lot of my childhood. My friends recommended this Hotel and it met all our expectations. The first feeling is of warmth and comfort. Mike and Carole greeted us and made us feel very welcome. When we came... More

On a bitter winter's day, entering this charming little piece of Victoriana was a delight. The furnishings and plush décor of the entrance hall had a genuine period feel of comfort and warmth. Our room, although not large, was very comfortable and very well decorated, with the same attention to detail and period quality shown everywhere else in the hotel,... More

Peaceful, comfortable, friendly. Lovely staff, good food, perfectly located for Island walks. If you are going to stay on the IoW, then stay here. You won't be disappointed. Do watch out for the bears though as their behaviour can be unpredictable!