Mole Cottage - 3 Bedroom (Sleeps 7) Cottage in Shanklin
1 Car Ferry Included* Thatched coastal retreat with panoramic sea views, set in picturesque countryside near Shanklin, beaches, and scenic walks.
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Overview
Description
Mole Cottage is a delightful thatched cottage that has been sympathetically modernised to provide a high standard of accommodation. Built in 1927 the cottage is situated in a picturesque location and enjoys panoramic sea views from the principal accommodation.
Luccombe village is surrounded by miles of National Trust land, overlooking The English Channel, part way between the towns of Shanklin and Ventnor, both very popular with tourists and only a 5 to 10 minutes drive.
Whilst Mole Cottage is set in an idyllic rural location secluded and "off the beaten track" the town of Shanklin, one of the best known resorts of the Island, is just 5 - 10 minutes drive.
3 BEDROOMS - SLEEPS 7
Ferry travel included for 1 car.
Mole Cottage is a delightful thatched cottage that has been sympathetically modernised to provide a high standard of accommodation. Built in 1927, the cottage is situated in a picturesque location and enjoys panoramic sea views from the principal accommodation.
Location:
Shanklin Town
One of the most popular holiday destinations on the Isle of Wight, Shanklin has everything you need for a great family holiday or to go to with friends or as a couple. Sandown Bay, which stretches from Culver Down in the North 8.5 miles through Sandown, Lake and Shanklin to the South was the winner of the Beach Of The Year in the Countryfile Magazine Awards 2019.
From the long wide sandy beach, perfect for bucket and spade days to the wooded ravine which is Shanklin Chine and the Old Village with its independent shops, restaurants and pubs, you won’t be short of something to do. Shanklin has all the charm of a proper seaside town and set against the dramatic sandstone cliffs, the beach is one of the most stunning walks to take on the Island. You could rent a beach hut and watch the world go by or try your hand at the water sports on offer or have a paddle.
Whether you’re young or old or somewhere in between there’s plenty to do for everyone. With its mixtures of green spaces, beach and town, parks and gardens, you’ll be spoiled for choice. Sit in the peaceful and tranquil Rylstone Gardens, take a picnic and just relax. Have a look at their programme of events and you may find yourself being serenaded by a band on the bandstand.
Go and see a show at Shanklin Theatre which has an amazing mix of professional and amateur shows as well as concerts and comedy to choose from. Take the kids to the Esplanade and spend some pennies on traditional seaside games and amusements and take advantage of the wide range of pubs and cafes or walk through Shanklin Chine and admire this unique gorge with its rare plants and delightful waterfall.
The Old Village with its pretty thatched cottages and history, housing gift shops and tea rooms is the perfect spot for a cream tea or a light lunch. There are also miles of cycle ways and footpaths for you to enjoy so come prepared to get yourself some all- important vitamin sea and during the summer months, there are carnivals and the Shanklin Regatta to enjoy, which add to the excitement of any holiday.
Cream tea? Light lunch? Traditional fish and chips? Locally caught crab and lobster? Whatever your foodie pleasure, you’ll find it in Shanklin. From traditional cafes, tea rooms, pubs and restaurants to an ice cream beside the seaside, you’ll have no problem pleasing everyone. Lots of venues have live music, quizzes and entertainment at weekends and during the summer months so it’s well worth having a look to see what’s going on. Many pubs and restaurants serve local ales and produce sourced from the Island so that you really will be able to taste and eat the Wight.
Check-in: 15:00
Check-out: 10:00
Bedroom Details
Bedroom 1
1 x Double Bed
Bedroom 2
1 x Single Bed
Bedroom 3
1 x Double Bed
8 Reviews
It was everything that was advertised - and more
By Andrew on 06-Feb-2025It was everything that was advertised - and more The views are magnificent and the house is beautifully decorated and furnished. Very comfortable and in a delightfully peaceful location.
Incredible cottage
By Mariam on 26-Jul-2025Short and simple: The Mole Cottage is simply beautiful and well-maintained. We will certainly return again.
Magical
By Paul on 10-Sep-2025We loved the cottage. It suited all our party.. 5 of us, 3 generations and my husband is disabled. The bedroom/bathroom arrangements suited us. Every night we were visited by the badgers. We picked some of the blackberries in the garden. We loved the views. We enjoyed the food at The Village Inn (the seafood platter really good value); Blueberries cafe for breakfast. Really enjoyed a fish finger sandwich at off the rails in Yarmouth (enough for 2 people) Lunch at Bay watch at the Duver was also good. We hope to stay again one day.
Another perfect break
By Paul Weadick on 14-Mar-2026This was our fourth stay at Mole Cottage. There’s probably no need to read further given that… We find the cottage to be a comfortable home from home, with added badgers, foxes and red squirrels. It’s far enough from the rest of the world to be tranquil, but close enough to not feel isolated. There is no doubt that we will stay again
Our perfect cottage
By Nicola on 26-Apr-2025Multi - returners. This is a gorgeous cottage. Highlight of our year. And badgers visiting the patio every evening - wonderful.
Home away from home with extras
By Graham on 07-Jul-2025Wonderful cottage. The views are amazing. The gardens are large and beautifully maintained. The cottage itself contains everything you could want for a holiday. The standard of décor and furnishings is very high. All the rooms are large and decorated again to a high luxurious standard. There are a vast amount of board games, books, DVD's etc. There are large tv’s and I think a game console (we never watched tv so I am guessing the box was a games console). The icing on the cake for us was watching the wildlife at night. The badgers came every evening for food on the patio. I recommend you take bird nuts with you as they are real entertainment at night. The fox came and joined them a couple of nights. This is a really marvellous place to stay. I could easily have spent the whole week just in the cottage.