5 Highlands Apartment - 2 Bedroom (Sleeps 4) Apartment in Shanklin
1 Car Ferry Included* Apartment 5 is a spacious two bedroom apartment sleeping 4 with private entrance,down 6 steps, in an imposing cliff top location benefits from spectacular panoramic sea, town and countryside views..
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Apartment 5 at Highlands is a spacious two bedroom apartment sleeping 4 with private entrance,down 6 steps, in an imposing cliff top location.Taking its name from the imposing Victorian residence that stood on the cliff top site for over 100 years, it was originally built for the Lord Mayor of London, Sir James Thomson Ritchie, and subsequently used by Reverend William Page Roberts, Bishop of Salisbury, for his final years. It was later owned by the McAuslane family, who turned it into a well known hotel. After its closure, it was then used by Upper Chine School for its final years.
After being left for a decade, the current Highlands was then constructed, a grand and impressive mock Georgian manor house that lived up to its predecessor in terms of scale and views across Shanklin. However, it was never finished and derelict, open to the elements, for a decade. Now, after an extensive refurbishment and conversion, it is now restored into 5 spacious, luxurious apartments.
Apartment 5 is a garden floor apartment accessed via a private entrance down 6 steps with direct access to communal garden. It has a king-size bedroom with en-suite and twin bedrooms. There is a good-size bathroom and large flowing open plan kitchen/diner and lounge running the length of the apartment.
All of the apartments benefit from oak furniture and leather sofas, oak floored living areas with fitted kitchens with granite worktops and all your key appliances, 32″ LED TV with Freesat and DVD and free wi-fi. Communal gardens are available for all apartments to enjoy with seating available alongside off road parking and cycle parking bays.
The building, Highlands, benefits from spectacular panoramic sea, town and countryside views around the building, going across to Sandown Bay, Shanklin town and the Downs towards Ventnor. The property is found on the coastal path between Shanklin and Sandown and just down the road from National Trust land and Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty. It is also a few minutes walk from the picturesque Old Village and its thatched cottages, plus shops, pubs, restaurants and the main town, as well as the cliff top, Esplanade and Shanklin’s beaches.
For larger families, there are 4 other apartments sleeping 3 to 5 each over the four levels at Highlands, Shanklin Manor, sleeping 4, and The Priory, sleeping 4, close-by, enabling large families to holiday together.
Extra Information
Short breaks available for late availability plus winter months
Discounted ferry travel available on request
Bedroom Details
Bedroom 1
1 x King Bed
Bedroom 2
2 x Single Beds
12 Reviews
A clean and well equipped garden apartment.
By Jacqueline on 12-Oct-2020We really enjoyed our stay at 5 Highlands, I liked the fact you have your own private entrance just down from garden level. The apartment was very clean and well equipped with bedding and towels included. I loved the two bathrooms. There is a private parking space. The only fault was to be awakened by the sound of gushing water from a boarded in waste pipe in the twin bedded room, this could be quite noisy especially early morning. I love the location of 5 Highlands, the coastal path runs alongside, as we are keen walkers this was ideal, and you can walk into Old Shanklin Village.
Perfect for us
By N/A on 10-Feb-2021We used the apartment as a base whilst moving. We found it a very clean, quiet and perfect location to relax for a few days between house moves. Perfect for many walks in what was a lockdown period. All in all was ideal. Definitely stay again.
Lovely apartment
By John on 28-May-2019Apartment was clean and fresh when we arrived. Great location short walk from Shanklin village. Service good with key delivery and return.
Great Apartment
By Susan on 04-Jun-2019The apartment was adequate for two adults and two children, close to local amenities etc. Plenty of places to eat and visit in Shanklin.
Wonderful holiday
By Sue on 23-Sep-2019We had our best holiday for years as we always have bad weather. This was sunshine all the time our accommodation was just perfect and great location too
Our first time in the apartment
By Graham on 31-Aug-2020The apartment is well equipped, and the location is close to the "old Shanklin ", well within walking distance, and about 15 - 20 minutes down to the beach