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The Fernbank

6 Highfield Road, Shanklin PO37 6PP, England
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The Fernbank
Ranked #5 of 50 Shanklin B&B and Inns
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Epsom, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 May 2013 NEW

Little things make a stay in a hotel enjoyable, the welcome, the hot food, the humour and freindliness of all the staff. I spent two days in this hotel with a swimming pool, a beautiful garden and a high standard of cleanliness. The management care that you have an enjoyable stay, and so you do. there is an easy going... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 May 2013 NEW

. The fernbank hotel is a warm and friendly place .I would highly recommend this to all.I was doing Isle of Wigth walking festival I need some quiet this was perfect very happy : ) I wii definitely be back .

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London, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 April 2013

My boyfriend and I just got back from spending a weekend at the lovely Fernbank in Shanklin and would love to go back! On arrival, we were greeted enthusiastically and shown to our double en suite room. We were then shown around the rest of the hotel (the pretty bar and lounge areas, the breakfast room with views over the... More

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Chester, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 April 2013

Just spent one peaceful night in the cleanest and best run hotel I have stayed in . Staff very helpful and the breakfast tasty and plentiful. Will definitely be back. Close to restaurants and town but in quiet area.

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Oxfordshire, UK
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 April 2013

My daughter and I have just returned from a four night break on the Isle of Wight and I cannot recommend the Fernbank highly enough. The location of the hotel is perfect, being less than 5 minutes walk to Shanklin Old Village with its lovely pubs and tea rooms, the welcome is warm, the accommodation is smart, fresh and comfortable,... More

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Cardiff, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 April 2013 via mobile

I booked the smaller room trying to go cheap it was perfect fir one.turned up and had a lovely greeting from the lady owner. Room was super clean and very well decorated and very well priced. Lovely indoor pool don't forget ur costumes amazing breakfast a must for this little island. Wish I was able to stay longer also prices... More

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Bristol, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 April 2013

We have just returned from a four day stay at the Fernbank Hotel in Shanklin.We had a superb room, with a very nicely appointed shower room en-suite.The staff and owners were just so friendly, they helped to make our stay perfect. The hotel has recently been extensively refurbished and it showed throughout! The hotel was so clean and well kept.There... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 April 2013

Stayed for a 3 night Easter break, absolutely loved it. Room was spacious and very clean, yes with clean towels everyday. The owners and staff were extremely friendly and helpful, we were greeted with a set of keys and told to treat it as home. We hadn't been to the island for about 9 years so it was great to... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 April 2013

Stayed here for a 4 night break in IoW. Great location to explore Shanklin and also the rest of the island by car. Staff were so helpful, couldn't do enough for you, nothing was to much trouble. Quiet and peaceful and the rooms were clean, tidy with towels changed every day. We had a superior room, which was lovely and... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 April 2013

Stayed for three nights midweek before Easter . We had a truly enjoyable stay from the moment we arrived at the Fernbank . All the staff made us feel at home and free to come and go as we pleased .. Our room was a delight with walk in shower ,comfortable bed , lovely view towards the Chine and most... More

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Also Known As:
The Fernbank Hotel
The Fernbank Hotel Shanklin
The Fernbank Shanklin, Isle Of Wight
Address: 6 Highfield Road, Shanklin PO37 6PP, England
Region: United Kingdom > England > South East England > Isle of Wight > Shanklin
Amenities:
Free High-Speed Internet Free Parking Swimming Pool
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Ranked #5 of 50 B&Bs / Inns in Shanklin
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