Lyndean

Lyndean suits families and groups wanting more than a token extra bedroom. The three-bedroom house sleeps eight across a first-floor arrangement that works for mixed ages: one double en-suite, one kingsize with bunks, and one bunk room, plus a second full bathroom upstairs. Downstairs, the living room and dining room are properly sized for a group to spread out, and the kitchen has a dishwasher and washing machine—useful when you're cooking for numbers. An enclosed courtyard with patio furniture gives you outdoor space without the fuss of a larger garden.

Shanklin itself is within walking distance: shops, cafés and restaurants line the streets, and the beach is a quarter-mile away. The Old Village is worth a wander for its thatched buildings and smaller shops, while the modern seafront has the usual seaside attractions. Cliff paths run along the bay if you fancy a walk or cycle ride. Essentials like electricity, bed linen, towels and wifi are included. The property is non-smoking. Parking is on road.