Clarence House is a Bed and Breakfast with a difference! Set in the beautiful town of Shanklin, a few hundred yards from the cliff path, and a short walk to beaches and the town centre, Clarence House has everything you could possibly need for your relaxing break. Clarence House is the perfect place to stay if you want a refreshing break, with its accent on relaxation, gleaming cleanliness, comfor
t, and delicious award-winning breakfasts. You’ll receive a very warm welcome, and will feel instantly ‘at home’ in the friendly atmosphere of Clarence House. From the moment you arrive, the warm and friendly welcome will get your holiday break off to a great start. Clarence House was built in 1898 as a Victorian Gentleman’s residence, and was converted into a small hotel some decades later, as far as we know. It had a complete refurbishment, and opened as a Guest House five years ago. Clarence House has been graded with a Four Stars Silver Award by Visit Britain, the UK's official tourism organisation, and it has an Excellence Award for its breakfasts. It has achieved the top rating of Five Stars by the Food Standards Agency at every inspection which, as you probably know, are unannounced. Clarence House is just for adults, so your tranquility is assured. In line with national policy, all rooms are strictly non-smoking, but smokers are welcome to use the garden. Walkers and cyclists are welcomed, and we can provide secure overnight storage for bikes and equipment. Outside, there is off-road parking, as well as ample free space in Clarence Gardens. The comfortable guest lounge, with reclining cream leather sofa, is the ideal place to relax and gather information about Shanklin and the rest of the island. There is a range of guides and leaflets to help you choose your excursions, as well as maps and tourist guides. There is also a wide screen digital TV, DVD player, and an extensive collection of DVDs, books, board games, and cards. On warm summer afternoons, guests are welcome to relax in the garden, and perhaps join us in a game of Boules or Croquet. Situated just a few hundred metres from the spectacular cliff walk, with views stretching to Sandown Bay and Culver Cliff, Clarence House is ideally located for enjoying the beautiful resort of Shanklin, with its safe, sandy, Blue Flag Award beaches. The picturesque Old Village, the enchanting Chine, the bustling town centre, the Bus and Train Stations, Shanklin Theatre, and the Taxi Rank, are all within the distance of an easy five to ten-minute walk. Clarence House is ideally situated for you to enjoy all that the Island has to offer, and is open all year round, excepting Christmas and New Year. Clarence House has been graded with a Four Star Silver Award, as well as an Excellent Breakfast Award, and has received glowing reviews from its hundreds of guests, many of whom return again and again to enjoy the comforts of Clarence House. Graeme and Margi are your hosts at Clarence House, and they will ensure that you have everything you need to enjoy your well-earned break. Select your favourite breakfast each day, cooked especially for you with the best ingredients – local where possible - and enjoy Margi’s home-made jams, and delicious cookies on baking days. Clarence House offers four en-suite bedrooms, each with its own style and character: three doubles, with bath or shower, one on the ground floor, and a small twin-bedded room (reflected in the price) with en-suite shower. Each room has a slim flat screen TV with Freeview, generous complimentary toiletries, hairdryer, bottled water, electric blanket for the colder months, and a tray of goodies for making refreshments of your choice. Clarence House is perfectly placed to discover the surrounding areas of the Isle of Wight, of which 80% has been designated as areas of outstanding natural beauty. Clarence House offers really comfortable, and exclusively adult, bed and breakfast accommodation. If you don’t already know the Isle of Wight, you have a lovely surprise in the offing. You will discover stunning coastal walks, ancient castles, chocolate box villages, and our own island Steam Railway at Havenstreet, to name but a few of our treasures. Just a short walk from Clarence House there is an extensive selection of pubs & restaurants, tea shops, antique shops, and the charming ancient Shanklin village, with its thatched cottages and hostelry. Shanklin is famous for its thatched cottages and quaint old village, its beautiful beaches, and the historic Chine,
Clarence House is in an ideal position to explore and savour the delights of an Island that has been hosting visitors since the golden age of Queen Victoria. Family owned and run, Clarence House is open all year round, excepting Christmas and New Year. The island is bursting with exciting attractions of every kind, from Zoo, and Amazon animals, to Roman villas, vineyards, Manor Houses, ancient Chines, picturesque Victorian seaside towns, and miles of golden sandy beaches. The island was the favourite seaside haunt of Queen Victoria, and Osborne House, her summer palace, is a top attraction in its own right. The Isle of Wight is now known as the Jurassic Capital of Britain, since it is now the richest site of prehistoric animal remains. Island produce is second to none, with tomatoes, garlic, and chillis being the headline bumper crops that feed vast areas of the whole of the UK and beyond. The sweet-flavoured crops benefit from the extended sunshine hours that the island’s eco climate offers. Year after year, Shanklin boasts the most sunshine hours in the whole of the UK, which is why many thousands of visitors return year after year. Whatever your style, the island has something to offer you: theatres, festivals, music, history, skating, tree climbing, antiques, canoeing, walking, cycling, fishing, birds of prey, fine food, ancient villages, arts and crafts, award-winning ice-creams, beers, wines, and ciders, two theme parks, and most of all, the chance to really, really relax. Even though Clarence House has only been open for five years, some guests have already returned eight or ten times. They know they can be assured of top-quality, friendly hospitality, gleamingly clean accommodation, superb breakfasts and great service. Join us at Clarence House, relax in the peaceful, comfortable surroundings, and experience this great ‘home from home’ welcome for yourself. As you board the ferry, leave your worries behind you! You will find that you give an involuntary little sigh as the ferry makes its way over the Solent to your holiday destination, and the sigh is saying, ‘Relax, you are going to have a great holiday!’
