Bay View

Bay View suits couples and small families wanting direct access to the coast. The apartment occupies the second floor of a residential building in Shanklin, with a private balcony overlooking the beach—the kind of spot where you can watch the sea from your living room or step outside with a morning coffee. Two bedrooms (one kingsize with ensuite shower, one with two singles) and a family bathroom give everyone their own space, while a fully equipped kitchen handles self-catering without fuss.

Shanklin Beach is essentially on your doorstep, a broad sweep of sand backed by sandstone cliffs. The esplanade runs along the top with cafés, ice cream stands and the usual seaside attractions; the old village inland has pubs, tea rooms and independent shops. Parking is provided on site, and essentials like heating, wi-fi, bed linen and towels are covered, so you arrive to a ready home. No smoking inside. The property works well for those wanting to base themselves by the sea without the fuss of a larger place.