Birkdale Guest House

Fantastic place to stay. Lesley and Colin are amazing hosts, very welcoming and thoughtful and nothing is too much trouble. Rooms are so comfortable, lovely bedding, lots of thoughtful touches including home made biscuits, nice toiletries etc. Lots of hot drink choices, including a fridge with cold water and fresh milk (those UHT milks are one of our pet hates). Breakfast is lovely, quality ingredients prepared well, fantastic fruit salad and home made yoghurt. Shanklin is a lovely village with lots of places to eat within walking distance. Great job guys - highly recommended by fussy travellers who like a bit of luxury.

Just returned from a weeks stay at The Birkdale. Colin & Lesley with the help of Sarah are excellent hosts who are very accommodating and provide a lovely B&B which can only be described as up market compared to other B&Bs we've stayed at in the Shanklin area over the last 20 years or so. The breakfast choice was considerable not to mention both good quality and generous. The bedrooms are relatively spacious, the bed comfortable, and the bathroom modern and well maintained. It's very welcoming and very conveniently located, only a short walk to the beach, shops, and restaurants. Would certainly make this a first choice for staying on the IoW again. Highly recommended.

Fantastic adults-only Guest house situated centrally in Shanklin and not too far from the promenade and shoreline. Superbly run by Leslie and Colin who have carefully considered all elements from tasteful, appropriate coastal decoration to quality furnishings, exceptional bedrooms and ensuites. Each guest room has more than adequate facilities for hot and cold beverages in the room, plenty of hanging and cupboard space, quality furnishings again and all very clean. Breakfasts are just fabulous - pre-booked the day before but a very wide choice and something for everyone. Freshly cooked with quality ingredients well presented, you’ll never leave hungry. It really is impossible to fault this wonderful guest house and we will be back. Praise to Colin and Leslie for providing such high standards and 5 star accommodation and friendly, approachable service.