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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
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6 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Smart TV, fireplace, DVD player, table tennis

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10 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

6 bedrooms7 bathroomsSleeps 14450 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Hot tub
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space
  • Kitchen

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Shanklin, ENG
  • Lake Beach
    8 min walk
  • Shanklin Beach
    10 min walk
  • Welcome Beach
    11 min walk
  • Southampton (SOU)
    101 min drive

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Bury Villa - sleeping 18 guests

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Pet-friendly
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4.9 out of 5, Exceptional, (12)
The price is CA $1,394
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CA $1,394 total
includes taxes & fees
12 Dec - 13 Dec
Bury Villa - sleeping 18 guests

About the area

Shanklin

Seaside stay .You'll find Lake Beach and Shanklin Beach within a 15-minute walk of this Shanklin vacation home. Shanklin Theatre and Shanklin Old Village are also within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • Shanklin Beach - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Shanklin Theatre - 19 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Shanklin Old Village - 2 min drive - 1.7 km
  • Shanklin Chine - 3 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Isle of Wight Zoo - 7 min drive - 4.8 km

Getting around

  • Shanklin Station - 12 min walk
  • Southampton (SOU) - 101 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Blueberry's Cafe - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Morrisons Café - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Tradewinds Beach Cafe - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪The Barnhouse Bar & Restaurant - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪The Hideaway Cafe - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Luxury Art Deco, Award Winning and truly iconic for up to 16 guests

The Art Deco HouseUK offers luxury self catering family holiday accommodation for up to 16 guests.

A wonderful original and unique Art-Deco House overlooking Sandown Bay on the Isle of Wight which is probably one of the most spectacular self-catering properties in the whole of Southern England.

Offering spectacular sea views (and sunrises) over Sandown Bay towards Culver Cliff, this magnificent villa was built in 1929 and takes full advantage of the cliff-top location, and is probably one of the Isle of Wight’s premium properties.
This grand detached house has decadently proportioned rooms: all main living and bedrooms have large windows topped by stained glass detail, framing the vistas. Art Deco influences include an upstairs sun room with huge sliding picture windows to enjoy the breathtaking sunrises by day and bay illuminations by night. Huge stained glass windows bring out the oak-panelled hallway, magnificent staircase and galleried landing.

Sleeping up to 14 adults comfortably (plus 3 children sharing rooms in their own beds- best suited for children/teenagers) across 6 bedrooms with a magnificent Art-Deco lounge (seating 16 comfortably) and a 20 seater dining table, this house is perfectly suited to a multi-generational family get together (it has mobility access for wheelchair users) for a self catered holiday, where you can treat the magnificent house as your own, with total privacy for your extended family.

Just about all of the furniture has been rediscovered and is lovingly resurrected from the 1930's. From the walnut cocktail cabinet in the lounge (which apparently was used on the Elstree Studios set for Cat on a Hot Tin Roof) to the stunning wardrobe and dressing table suite set in Bedroom 4, which were rescued from a house in East London, this house is simply Art-Deco at it's best.

Start your day in our house, by experiencing the most stunning and beautiful colours of sunrise, by leaving your seaward facing curtains open, even just a little so that you awake naturally. The sunrise photo shown here is a 100% genuine view from the window, taken on a mobile phone!

From the house, there are wonderful cliff top walks (or runs), you are right above the beach (actually it is a lot of steps to get down, perfect for walking off the dinner. If you have the excuse of a pushchair or use a wheelchair, then you may take the more leisurely slope down!) There are lots of cycle routes across the island. The whole of the Isle of Wight awaits you.

Included in the price are all linens (bedding and towels, except cot bedding), and free very fast internet and wifi.

Highest Grade Award by English Tourist Board ( 5 Stars and GOLD STANDARD for Customer Service )
Visit-Britain Mobility Grade 1 & 2.

At an additional price, a special dinner including an in-house chef and hostess/stewardess can be provided for the evening or freshly pre-prepared gourmet meals delivered which you simply heat up and serve. A special event cake can also be organised.

The property is fully licensed for alcohol and we can provide a list of carefully selected magnums of wine and some fine champagne (and not at silly prices). For those seriously into wine, we also have a private collection that we can draw some exceptional cases of wine for the discerning palate.

Property manager

Laurence Smith

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Near the beach

Ski

  • Ski privileges

Pool/Spa

  • Spa tub

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking
  • Car recommended

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen island
  • Ice maker
  • Blender
  • Paper towels

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 6 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 7 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Hair dryer
  • Soap
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Dining room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite service
  • Table tennis
  • Arcade/game room
  • DVD player
  • Music library
  • Stereo
  • Games
  • Books

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Fenced yard
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Work spaces

  • Office
  • Computer monitor
  • Desk

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Chef
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Local meal delivery service

Location highlights

  • Near the ocean
  • Near the sea
  • On the bay
  • Near a health or beauty spa
  • In a village

Things to do

  • Fitness facilities nearby
  • Bicycle on site
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Wildlife and game walks nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Ecotours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 4844 sq ft (450 sq m)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Parties and events (including family gatherings and birthday parties) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 14
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. Parties and events (including family gatherings and birthday parties) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 14. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation.

Property is also known as

Probably Most Spectacular Self-catering Property South England
Probably Most Spectacular Self-catering Property South England

Luxury Art Deco, Award Winning and truly iconic for up to 16 guests Reviews

Reviews

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Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Graham T.

Liked: Cleanliness
All we wanted and more
A beautiful house full of fabulous art deco. We all felt very relaxed there and able to enjoy the house and all it had to offer. Fabulous location, ideal for all the family to explore the beaches and local towns. We had everything we needed and thoroughly recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Magnificent art deco house
We were a multi-generational family (13 people ranging from 2-70) celebrating a special birthday. The house was perfect for us all with plenty of bedroom and living space and a lovely big dining table. The bathrooms worked well even though not ensuite. Loads of hot water, crockery, glasses etc. We all slept upstairs and didn't need to use the downstairs bedroom. The gardens and outdoor space were fabulous, we just needed better weather. The locaction is excellent, there is a locked gate straight onto the cliff path with a very popular cafe metres away and steps down to the beach (quite steep return). The owners and manager were extremely helpful. Would wholelheartedly recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Petros P.

Liked: Cleanliness
One of a kind
Excellent House. Brilliant Location. 5* Amenities. The owners have put so much attention to detail in this house. The aesthetics are impecable. You feel the depth of the history and character of this building. it is superbly kept up to the highest stds. Literally every signle detail is thought through. It is fully equipped for a large group. They have invested generously to deliver a very luxurious stay, They are passionate about the house and hospitality. It makes the difference. Although, they specify it is a self-catering house, optionality on daily cleaning, toiletries, etc.. would be great. I think this house will continue to age gracefully as it is thoroughly looked after. Many generations to visit will enjoy its warmth, character and unique experience.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Penny N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Penny N
A wonderful house, exactly as it appears in the photos , and a beautiful garden. Superb situation.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cameron L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Absolutely perfect
We absolutely loved our stay at The Art Decor House, the property is stunning, everywhere you look there is something else to look at, you can tell the property is well looked after, it was perfect to hold our small wedding, our family loved staying here, we’ve made some extremely precious memories in this house and we would all love to return again one day, and the gifts upon arrival were lovely, very kind, thank you so much for letting us hold our wedding here, will be recommending The Art Decor House to everyone!!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ruslan M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful place ❤️‍🔥
Wonderful place, beautiful house, this house has everything for a comfortable stay. The owner of the house was very friendly and ready to help. I dream of returning to this place.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

8/10 Good

Anthony R., Sverige

Liked: Cleanliness
Sm..Art Deco
A great house and garden with excellent flow and comfortable bedrooms and living space. Perfect for a large group or family but those with boisterous children might need to sterilize certain areas of valued breakable 'decor' items shortly after arriving. All in all a wonderful example of an art deco house with stained glass windows to die for.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
An amazing property for a family get together.
11 of our family visited and stayed at Marine Villa during August 2021. Ages ranged from 11 to 90 and we also had family with accessibility issues which are well catered for. The ground floor accessible bedroom and shower were excellent for our needs. There is one en-suite bedroom, and the remaining bedrooms share 3 bathrooms, this gave our family’s and children a bathroom each which was great. The property easily catered for 11 people, with ample large and comfy bedrooms, large kitchen and multiple ovens, kettles and toasters. The dining room is fantastic seating us all, with room to spare. The house was spotlessly clean. Everything was provided including towels, toilet rolls, dishwasher tablets etc. The garden is lovely, where we breakfasted regularly. We bought two paddle boards whilst on holiday and these were carried up and down the coast path to the local beach on several occasions. A walk to the lower end of Shanklin Chine takes about 20 minutes along the coast path and esplanade. There is plenty of private parking for multiple vehicles. Karen, the house manager met and welcomed us warmly on arrival and went through everything with us. We were lucky to have the master bedroom, wow! This has to be seen to be believed. We envy Laurence and Sharon whom we met today on departure, both lovely and what a house to eventually retire too! We couldn’t find anything that wasn’t catered for or thought of, if we had I expect Karen would of had it covered. Not the cheapest place to stay, but the house is huge, 11 of us still made it look big. The cleanliness and quality speak volumes. Just book it, you won’t be disappointed.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Eric W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Second stay
We have just come back from our second stay in this lovely house. It had everything we needed to make our time really enjoyable. The location is wonderful for the views and convenience for cafes, shops and the beach. The owners had replaced things, redecorated rooms and added to the facilities since we had been before and the local team checked that everything was OK during our stay. Highly recommended.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Clare N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic!
Marine Villa is a stunning house! Beautiful gardens and views and fairly easy access to the beach. Can explore the island easily! Would definitely recommend everyone to stay here!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Christina C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Just fantastic !
The property is stunning, well kitted out and very thoughtful hosts. Thank you

10/10 Excellent

Warwick T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Even better than the listing
It truly is the fantasia of Art Deco which the listing and pictures suggest, but with delightful grounds, a spectacular view, and oodles of space too. The hosts couldn't have been more helpful - a real treasure.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

John R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Marine Villa
Great location with wonderful views. The house and facilities were excellent. Particularly impressed that you were able to lay on a Spitfire doing aerobatics on our arrival.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019

8/10 Good

Laura H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very Enjoyable Stay!
We had a lovely stay! The house is beautiful! Great house for a big group of people and the views out to sea were amazing!

10/10 Excellent

Mike S.

Big Family Stay
Having stayed innShznklin many times as kids we chose the same for a big family holiday. We booked Marine Villa and were not disappointed. It’s a beautiful property in a fantastic position with amazing gardens and views. The huge dining room was great for family dinners and a hilarious Murder Mystery night. A lovely stroll along the cliff path to Shanklin or Sandown and a couple of great cafes and bars literally hundreds of yards from Marine Villa on the cliffs. Will definitely be back. Also note the b&b opposite is ideal if you need extra beds.

10/10 Excellent

Nancy C.

Perfect family Christmas, complete with decorations!
This home was perfect for a holiday family reunion. Plenty of space, towels, beds, showers and toilets. Something for everyone - a run down by the beach, a stroll through the amazing gardens, cooking, an easy afternoon reading, or taking in a movie. The dining room is warm and inviting allowing for wonderful family meals and making amazing family memories. Really perfect us all. Thank you so much Marine Villa!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Viv E.

A stunning property in a lovely location.
We had a wonderful stay in the Art Deco House. We went with our children and grandchildren to celebrate our Ruby Wedding Anniversary and it was a perfect venue. The house is really well equipped and the welcome pack was very much appreciated. We would thoroughly recommend it.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Sandra R.

Memorable visit
What a wonderful venue for special celebrations and family gatherings. Our stay was planned to celebrate my 70th birthday and Marine Villa enabled the whole family to spend some precious time together on the Isle - ages ranged from three to seventy years but the house suited all. The venue gave plenty of space to be all together for meals etc. - or individually to find a quiet corner to read or just sit and relax. The house is well equipped and the garden is beautiful. Many memories have been made and the time to enjoy each other’s company, aside from what is normally a hectic world, can not be undervalued. All would love to return in the future....and hope to.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Kate S.

A holiday you will treasure
I stayed here with family to mark my 50th birthday. We’d been stunned by the photos and descriptions of the house, but the reality exceeded these. An absolutely beautiful place, as is clear, but this beauty isn’t at the expense of it also being a comfortable, welcoming and very well appointed place to stay. Great location - lovely to pop out of the garden gate and straight onto the coast path - and beautiful views out to see from most of the bedrooms.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Alan P.

Brilliant
The property was absolutely amazing; cleaned and presented to a very high standard. I would definitely go there again if I could afford it.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Eric W.

A fabulous house for a large family reunion
We were looking for a house suitable for 10 adults and 6 children, 4 generations, 92 years old to 9 months. What a find!!Fabulous. The house was spacious, especially the drawing room; the kitchen well equipped for all the cooking plus all the household facilities for dealing with such a large party. There was a huge garden for the children to play in, and there was seating for eating meals and lounging in the sun. The view from the upper sunroom was superb. Some spent time on the beach, down the nearby steps, others walked the adjoining coastal path. It was also easy to catch the bus to other parts of the Island. Everybody of all ages thoroughly enjoyed their stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

James F.

Superb house for a family holiday
We all really liked the house and had a great time. Thinking of booking again for next year.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2018

10/10 Excellent

Antonia W.

Definitely recommend the Marine Villa. So much history and decor. Fantastic location.
We had a 60s birthday party with 10 friends and we all had a fabulous time. Great to come ‘home’ to gather in the drawing room after a nice long walk just leaving from the back gate enjoying the seaside of Shanklin. All aminities were great, very well equiped kitchen, and all the bedrooms perfect for everyone. I can’t thank Laurence enough for the service he provided us, and Lizzy who helped us settling in. We had an unforgettable weekend!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2018

10/10 Excellent

Isabel k.

Beautiful house, wonderful views, delightful owners.
We booked Marine Villa for a house party with family and friends to celebrate a special birthday. As all of us are fans of the Art Deco period the house was perfect.
Stayed 9 nights in Dec 2017

10/10 Excellent

Alyson L., Oxford

fantastic long weekend stay with friends
the house and garden exceded our expectations. It was stately with views over the sea from the top storey. The inside had an art deco theme with no expense spared, in the kitchen there was everything you could possibly need. American fridge-freezer and to our delight, (there were 10 of us) there were 2 dishwashers. we did the huge, stately dining room justice with banquet feasts (one evening we used the outside barbeque) the beds had top of the range tempur mattresses which were not too hot like some. the weather was a bit cold because it was October, so we didnt use the outside dining table or sun loungers, but it would be excellent for hot weather. the gardens were grand with a large well kept lawn with a central pond and fountain ( which wasnt on) there was fish food in the house to feed the fish in the pond. Wed would like to thank Laurence and Sharon for allowing us to share their much loved home
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2017