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1 Apse Castle Cottages – Pet-Friendly 300-Year-Old Stone Cottage in Shanklin, Isle of Wight
The Island Holiday Company is delighted to present 1 Apse Castle Cottages, a truly enchanting 300-year-old semi-detached stone cottage located on the outskirts of Shanklin, one of the Isle of Wight’s most loved seaside towns. With its storybook exterior, original beams, and peaceful countryside setting, this character-filled Isle of Wight holiday cottage perfectly combines rustic charm with modern comfort — and welcomes up to three dogs to join your stay.
About the Property
Step inside to discover a beautifully warm and welcoming cottage, complete with a brand-new central heating system installed in December 2025. Rich in history and character, the interior showcases exposed wooden floors, original beams, and a striking inglenook fireplace with an ornamental log burner. It still creates a wonderfully atmospheric focal point — the perfect backdrop for relaxing after a day of exploring. Kick off your shoes and unwind in a true home-from-home that blends modern comfort with centuries of charm.
The country-style kitchen is well equipped with everything you need for preparing home-cooked meals, with a dining area conveniently positioned beside the cooking space — ideal for family dinners or relaxed breakfasts before heading out. The family bathroom is also on the ground floor and includes a freestanding roll-top bath, offering a luxurious spot to soak and rejuvenate.
Upstairs are three beautifully decorated bedrooms — a double, a twin, and a single — all featuring calming tones, soft furnishings, and thoughtful details. All bedrooms have access to a modern shower room, making the space perfect for families or groups of friends.
Outside, the courtyard garden is a sunny and secluded space — ideal for morning coffee, evening drinks, or letting the dogs stretch their legs. With two off-road parking spaces right in front of the property, unloading luggage (and dogs!) is easy and convenient.
Full of character, comfort, and charm, 1 Apse Castle Cottages offers the perfect pet-friendly Isle of Wight escape — a peaceful countryside retreat within easy reach of Shanklin’s sandy beaches, quaint village, and local attractions.
✨ Book directly with The Island Holiday Company for the best rates, exclusive perks, and exclusive discounted ferry travel.
Accommodation
Ground Floor
Kitchen/Diner:
Country-style kitchen with electric range induction cooker, dishwasher, microwave, fridge/freezer, kettle, toaster, and dining table with chairs. The kitchen opens directly onto the courtyard garden — ideal for al fresco dining.
Utility Room:
Includes a washing machine and tumble dryer for guest convenience.
Lounge:
Cosy living space with sofa, armchair, rocking chair, and TV/DVD player. The large inglenook fireplace houses an ornamental log-burning stove. Perfect for relaxing evenings after a day exploring the Isle of Wight.
Bathroom:
Ground-floor family bathroom featuring a freestanding roll-top bath, toilet, wash basin, and heated towel rail — a lovely spot to unwind.
First Floor
Bedroom 1:
Double bed, bedside cabinets, wardrobe, and chest of drawers.
Bedroom 2:
Twin beds, bedside cabinets, wardrobe, and chest of drawers.
Bedroom 3:
Single bed, bedside cabinet, and built-in storage.
Shower Room:
Modern shower room with power shower, toilet, and wash basin.
Outside
Private courtyard garden with outdoor seating and dining table, accessed directly from the kitchen — a perfect suntrap for morning coffee or summer evenings.
Private off-road parking for up to two cars, located to the side of the property for easy access.
Dine In Style with Yhangry
We’ve partnered with Yhangry to bring exceptional private-chef dining directly to Pebble Cottage. From arrival meals to celebration dinners, enjoy restaurant-quality cuisine in the comfort of your holiday home.
Prices from £30 per person.
✨ Contact us to plan your getaway menu and experience luxury dining at home.
Location
Set on the outskirts of Shanklin, 1 Apse Castle Cottages is perfectly positioned to enjoy both peaceful countryside and easy access to the coast. The surrounding area is a haven for walkers, cyclists, and nature lovers, with an abundance of scenic footpaths winding through woodland, farmland, and rolling countryside right from your doorstep.
Hop on a bike and explore part of the 32-mile Red Squirrel Trail, one of the Isle of Wight’s most popular cycling routes, which follows the path of the old steam railway line and meanders through tranquil landscapes filled with wildlife.
Just a short drive away lies Shanklin Beach, one of the island’s best-loved seaside destinations. This long sandy beach is perfect for swimming, sunbathing, and family days out, with plenty of traditional amusements including crazy golf, arcades, beach cafés, and ice cream stalls. The seafront promenade is lined with lively restaurants and pubs where you can enjoy local seafood and a relaxed coastal atmosphere.
For those who love exploring, Shanklin Chine is a must-visit attraction — a natural gorge filled with waterfalls, lush greenery, and rare plants, beautifully lit at night. Its entrance lies in Shanklin Old Village, a charming area filled with thatched cottages, tearooms, local pubs, and boutique shops, offering a quintessential Isle of Wight experience.
With endless opportunities for walking, cycling, dining, and beachside relaxation, this location truly offers the best of countryside tranquillity and coastal charm — all within easy reach of your doorstep at 1 Apse Castle Cottages.
Guest Essentials & Important Information
Guests can choose to pay a non-refundable damage waiver (£35) or provide a pre-authorised security deposit (£150) before check-in. (The deposit is only charged if damage is reported within 7 days after departure.)
Pets: Up to 2 well-behaved pets are welcome (£35 per pet, per week). Please bring your own pet bedding and add pets at booking so the fee is included. If undeclared pets are discovered, the fee will be requested separately.
Electric Vehicles: No on-site charger; use of mains electric for car charging is prohibited. If it becomes apparent a car is being charged, additional costs may apply.
No stag or hen parties.
No smoking or vaping indoors.
Please be advised there is a narrow staircase between floors.
The heating is operated via the log burning stove, with its back boiler
Linens and towels provided (please bring beach towels and cot linen).
Please respect the property and neighbours during your stay. A breach of these rules may result in forfeiture of your security deposit.
📘 Caretaker details:
The Island Holiday Company manages this property in full. Should you need assistance during your stay, our local Ryde-based team is available Monday–Friday, 9am–5pm, with an out-of-hours emergency service at weekends. Full details are provided in your property brochure on arrival.
For security purposes surveillance cameras are in operation as this property is in a rural location, these will be switched off during your stay.
🌿 Perfect For
✔ Families or friends seeking a peaceful countryside retreat close to the coast
✔ Guests looking for a character-filled holiday cottage with beams, a log burner, and historic charm
✔ Dog owners — up to three dogs welcome, with plenty of nearby walks and pet-friendly beaches
✔ Couples wanting a romantic Isle of Wight escape in a unique 300-year-old stone cottage
✔ Walkers and cyclists exploring woodland trails, the Red Squirrel Trail, or Shanklin’s beaches
✔ Visitors who enjoy a blend of country tranquillity and easy access to local pubs, shops, and restaurants
Guest Benefits (Book Direct)
When you book direct through The Island Holiday Company, you’ll receive:
Exclusive discounted ferry travel to the Isle of Wight
Best Rate Guarantee
Priority early check-in / late check-out requests
Personal local assistance from our Ryde-based team
Also available on Airbnb and Booking.com, but guests who book direct enjoy the best rates and full access to our exclusive perks
The Island Holiday Company is delighted to showcase this beautifully presented and perfectly positioned cosy 16th-century stone built cottage. 2 Apse Castle Cottages is on the outskirts of the seaside town of Shanklin.
Tucked away on the outskirts of Shanklin and surrounded by ancient woodland, this enchanting 300-year-old stone cottage is brimming with character and history. With its exposed wooden floors, original beams, and a magnificent inglenook fireplace housing a cosy log burner, it’s the perfect retreat for peace, comfort, and relaxation.
Step inside and you’ll instantly feel the charm of times gone by — yet thoughtful modern touches ensure every convenience for today’s guests. The welcoming country-style kitchen, complete with everything you need to prepare hearty home-cooked meals, opens into a dining area ideal for sharing food and conversation with family and friends.
The town, beaches and Shanklin Old Village are only a short drive away. The property is dog friendly and surrounded by ancient woodland with plenty of nature walks in every direction.
The cottage can comfortably accommodate up to 5 guests and has been recently renovated and stylishly furnished by the owners.
Upon entering the property through the bright and airy sunroom, guests are welcomed into a charming additional seating area thoughtfully designed to blur the line between indoors and out. This serene space features a stunning living wall, offering a tranquil, nature-inspired ambiance.
The sunroom also provides a unique dining area and cozy seating, making it the perfect spot to unwind before stepping through the internal stable door into the cottage’s modern kitchen.
Also located on the ground floor is the stylish family bathroom, complete with a bath, toilet, wash basin, and a heated towel rail. The comfortable lounge invites relaxation, featuring a log burner for cozy evenings and a Smart TV for entertainment.
From the lounge, stairs lead up to three tastefully decorated bedrooms—one double, one twin, and one single—all sharing access to an upstairs cloakroom.
Two off road parking spaces are located just in front of the property, making it convenient to unload luggage directly into the cottage.
THE ISLAND HOLIDAY COMPANY ARE ABLE TO OFFER DISCOUNTED FERRY TRAVEL TO THE ISLE OF WIGHT WHEN YOU BOOK YOUR HOLIDAY THROUGH US.
LOCATION:
Within easy reach of the cottage are an abundance of footpaths, for walks through woodland and the surrounding countryside. Alternatively, hop on a bike and peddle along the 32 miles that make up the Red Squirrel cycle path, part of which follows the old steam railway line. A short drive takes you to the attractive seafront at Shanklin, which is often bustling with people gathering at one of the many restaurants or choosing a favoured spot for swimming and sunbathing along the extensive sandy beach. There's a variety of amusements to entertain all ages, including crazy golf, arcades and ice cream stalls. If you like exploring, then Shanklin Chine is a must, with its natural beauty surrounded by waterfalls, streams and rare plants. The entrance is situated within Shanklin Old Village amongst popular local restaurants, pubs and thatched cottages.
ACCOMMODATION:
GROUND FLOOR:
Sunroom: accessed from the kitchen with seating and dining table, utility area with washing machine.
Kitchen: electric hob and cooker, dishwasher, microwave, fridge/freezer, kettle, toaster and access to the conservatory
Bathroom: bath, toilet, wash basin and heated towel rail
Lounge: sofa, chairs, TV/DVD player, log burning stove
FIRST FLOOR:
Bedroom 1: double bed, beside cabinet, hanging rail and chest of drawers
Bedroom 2: twin beds, bedside cabinet, hanging rail dressing table with drawers
Bedroom 3: single bed, bedside cabinet hanging rail and chest of drawers
Cloakroom: toilet and wash basin
OUTSIDE:
Private off road parking for up to 2 cars, to the front of the property
ADDITIONAL CHARGES / SERVICES:
We've partnered with Yhangry to bring exceptional dining right to your accommodation. From arrival meals to celebration dinners, enjoy restaurant-quality dining without ever leaving your new home. (Prices from £30pp). Start planning your getaway menu, by contacting us for more details
PLEASE NOTE: Guests can choose to either pay a non-refundable damage waiver of £35 or provide a pre-authorised security deposit of £150 before check-in. If the security deposit option is selected, no money will be taken unless damage is reported at the property within 7 days after departure.
This property can accept a maximum of 3 pet(s). The charge is £35 per pet, per week and we kindly ask that you bring your own bedding for your pet(s). Please ensure that you correctly add your pet(s) when making your booking, so this additional cost is included. If it becomes apparent that you have brought a pet(s) with you but did not advise us, we will contact you to request payment separately..
There is no electric car charger on site and guests are prohibited from using the mains electric in the property to charge a car,
IMPORTANT INFORMATION:
The Island Holiday Company, are responsible for the full management of this property and should you need to contact us during your stay we are available between 9-5 Monday to Friday, We also operate an out of hours emergency service on the weekends - please refer to your property brochure left inside the property, for further information and contact details.
The Island Holiday Company are responsible for the marketing only, of this property and the owner’s details will be made available to you by email ahead of your arrival, should you need to contact them with any issues or queries relating to your stay, please also refer to your property brochure left inside the property, for further information and contact details.
No stag or hen parties are permitted at any of our properties.
There is a strict no smoking/vaping policy, inside all our properties.
Linens and towels are provided, but please bring your own beach towels and cot linen as necessary.
Please be advised there is a narrow staircase between floors
Please be respectful of the property and the neighbours during your stay; leaving the property as you found it on your arrival.
A breach of the above rules and guidelines could mean forfeiture of the Security Deposit.
THE ISLAND HOLIDAY COMPANY ARE ABLE TO OFFER DISCOUNTED FERRY TRAVEL TO THE ISLE OF WIGHT WHEN YOU BOOK YOUR HOLIDAY THROUGH US.
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Charming, Peaceful & Perfectly Equipped
Sandra (United Kingdom)
We had a wonderful stay at 1 Apse Castle Cottage — a beautiful, character-filled retreat nestled in peaceful woodland. The cottage is spotless, thoughtfully decorated, and full of charm, with a cozy log burner, luxurious bathroom, and a well-equippedsee more
We had a wonderful stay at 1 Apse Castle Cottage — a beautiful, character-filled retreat nestled in peaceful woodland. The cottage is spotless, thoughtfully decorated, and full of charm, with a cozy log burner, luxurious bathroom, and a well-equipped kitchen. Beds were super comfy, and everything felt welcoming and homely. The location is ideal for exploring Shanklin and the wider Isle of Wight. We especially appreciated how dog-friendly it was — our pup loved it! Truly a magical place. We’d happily return and highly recommend it to anyone looking for a relaxing break.
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3 months
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We're absolutely delighted that you enjoyed your stay at 1 Apse Castle Cottage. It’s great to hear you found the cottage clean, comfortable, and full of charm — and that your pup felt just as welcome!
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Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We're absolutely delighted that you enjoyed your stay at 1 Apse Castle Cottage. It’s great to hear you found the cottage clean, comfortable, and full of charm — and that your pup felt just as welcome!
We’re so glad you were able to relax and enjoy the peaceful woodland setting while still being close to everything the Isle of Wight has to offer. Your kind words mean a lot, and we’d love to welcome you back anytime for another magical stay.
Lovely 16th century cottage, very well presented and clean, easy key collection and instant booking
Colin
The location is about a mile walk (3 minutes in a car) from the lovely village of Shanklin. The cottage was very well presented, décor was lovely and had all the facilities anyone can need. We stayed with our 2 lovely small dogs, the outside was perfsee more
The location is about a mile walk (3 minutes in a car) from the lovely village of Shanklin. The cottage was very well presented, décor was lovely and had all the facilities anyone can need. We stayed with our 2 lovely small dogs, the outside was perfect for them as the garden was fenced in. The location was perfect, woods across the road, the cottage sits on a quiet road, I didn't hear any traffic once inside. The whole cottage was very clean, and had a lovely downstairs bathroom. The beds were very comfortable, I only wish I was still there!
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5 months
Perfect for familycouples getaway with great location to Shanklin
Chris
Very pretty cottage with nicely thought out provisions and decor.
Very pretty cottage with nicely thought out provisions and decor.
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5 months
Our stay at Apse castle cottage
Pauline (United Kingdom)
Wounderful stay. Emma is fantastic nothing was too much trouble
Wounderful stay. Emma is fantastic nothing was too much trouble
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9 months
Lovely traditional cottage
Bastian (Netherlands)
Nice and quiet cottage lovely bedroom with good beds. Well equipped kitchen.
Nice and quiet cottage lovely bedroom with good beds. Well equipped kitchen.
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1 year
Martin
Martin (United Kingdom)
Lovely cottage in a great area very big space everything you need for your stay
Lovely cottage in a great area very big space everything you need for your stay
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1 year
Thank you Martin for your review.
Thank you Martin for your review.
A rustic retreat.
Trevor (United Kingdom)
The location was pleasantly rural, but conveniently very close to roads which connected to everywhere on the island. The cottage itself was pretty and quaint and there were nice decorative touches to make it feel homely inside.
The kitchen was welsee more
The location was pleasantly rural, but conveniently very close to roads which connected to everywhere on the island. The cottage itself was pretty and quaint and there were nice decorative touches to make it feel homely inside.
The kitchen was well equipped the bathrooms were furnished with good quality suites and were very clean. The bedrooms were good with rustic features.
Communication before the holiday was efficient and helpful.
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1 year
A very beautiful location
Sven (Germany)
A beautiful location, nice accessoires.
A beautiful location, nice accessoires.
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1 year
Thank you so much for your review, We're really glad you enjoyed your stay and hope to welcome you back to the Island in the future.
Thank you so much for your review, We're really glad you enjoyed your stay and hope to welcome you back to the Island in the future.
Mr Nuttgens
A guest
Beautiful, cosy cottage with a lovely fire. Nicely decorated and very clean and comfortable. We had everything that we needed for a relaxing family break. The letting agents were very friendly and helpful. Great communications.
Beautiful, cosy cottage with a lovely fire. Nicely decorated and very clean and comfortable. We had everything that we needed for a relaxing family break. The letting agents were very friendly and helpful. Great communications.
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Ms Gokani
A guest
Lovely cosy cottage in a great location to explore the island.
Location great. Beautiful quiet road. Beds very comfortable. The kitchen was well equipped.
Lovely cosy cottage in a great location to explore the island.
Location great. Beautiful quiet road. Beds very comfortable. The kitchen was well equipped.