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The Fernside

4.0 of 5
30 Station Avenue, Sandown PO36 9BW, England
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The Fernside
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Welwyn Garden City, United Kingdom
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30 reviews 30 reviews
23 hotel reviews
Reviews in 25 cities Reviews in 25 cities
23 helpful votes 23 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 September 2012

Stayed recently for a couple of nights over a weekend. When you arrive you could be forgiven for thinking it's a little out of the way and looks a little old fashioned, but for what it lacks in modern decor it makes up for in droves with service. We were greeted very cheerfully and shown to our rooms. Our double... More

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Stockport, United Kingdom
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21 reviews 21 reviews
8 hotel reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 September 2012

My wife booked this hotel for a short stay on the Isle of Wight with the intention that her cousin and husband would stay with us. Unfortunately due to family reasons they couldn't go. When we arrived Laurie gave us a warm welcome and told us about various places to eat in town. He also told us which roads to... More

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Welwyn Garden City, United Kingdom
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17 reviews 17 reviews
8 hotel reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 August 2012

We stayed for three nights, and yes, the cooked breakfast was good, although a very limited choice of fruit, grapefruit segment and prunes. The room looked very 'Heath Robinson', with cables hanging in bunches behind the tv, running down the doorframes, none of the fixtures & fittings matched. It certainly did not give a feeling of peace and harmony. Soap... More

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26 August 2012

This is very disappointing. It is evident from all of the other reviews, that the overwhelming majority of our guests leave happy. It is such a shame that we were unable to meet the expectations of this particular guest. More

Manchester, United Kingdom
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10 reviews 10 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 August 2012

Been going to the fernside with my parents for years now, and never disapointed once with our stay. The breakfast is fatastic, with local produce on offer! The rooms are always clean and serviced well, and the Laurie is a superb hotel owner, making everyone feel welcome and comfortable.

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Wallingford, United Kingdom
1 review
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 June 2012

My son and I booked fairly late (about 2 weeks before arrival and including ferry), and Lawrie couldn't have been more accommodating: everything was sorted out very quickly. On arrival, we found the rooms to be clean, everyone welcoming, a decent-sized breakfast and a shower that worked (not as common an experience as you might think!). We were so impressed... More

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London, United Kingdom
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 June 2012

We stayed at the Fernside for 3 nights over the jubilee weekend at the start of June 2012 and had a brilliant stay. The best bits: 1) Very welcoming and friendly atmosphere. The staff were really helpful throughout our stay. 2) The location- ideally located a short walk from the train station and the beach on a peaceful road- nice... More

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swansea
2 reviews
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 June 2012

lovely hotel, rooms spotlessly clean.. beds really comfy,,,breakfast excellent,,,and a good choice,,lawrie very hospitable, and when we had to leave a day early ferry change was organised promptly,,,will definetely stay in Fernside if we return to the island..

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London
2 reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 April 2012

Friendly,welcoming and helpful. Comfortable and good location. Only (very) slight downside is the limited and early breakfast time but I would definitely stay there again, and recommend it to others.

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Hertfordshire
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 December 2011

We spent 3 nights at The Fernside in September, where we met up with 3 other family members. All five of us were impressed by the very helpful service and general ambience of the hotel. We needed the use of a fridge for medication and were given a mini-fridge to use in our room, which was perfect. Breakfast and "bar... More

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London, United Kingdom
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11 reviews 11 reviews
4 hotel reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 November 2011

The kids & I decided on impulse to travel to Isle of Wight for the remainder of their half-term and chose The Fernside after searching TripAdvisor. We all had an extremely pleasant stay and look forward to returning in the summer. Many thanks to Lawrie for all his help.

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Also Known As:
The Fernside Sandown, Isle Of Wight
Address: 30 Station Avenue, Sandown PO36 9BW, England
Region: United Kingdom > England > South East England > Isle of Wight > Sandown
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Ranked #10 of 37 hotels in Sandown
Price range (per night): INR6,235 - 7,062
Hotel Class:4 star (4*)
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