Guests say
Guests appreciate the well-equipped kitchen, quality linens, and the property's proximity to Shanklin seafront. The house offers a homely feel and is generally clean, though some maintenance issues are noted. The garden and exterior require attention, and the presence of steps may not suit everyone.
The property is generally found to be clean upon arrival, with spotless interiors and a welcoming atmosphere. However, some guests noted issues with garden tidiness and exterior cleanliness, which were promptly addressed when raised.
The property's location is highly praised for its convenience to the seafront and local amenities in Shanklin. However, some guests found the approach track overgrown and the parking challenging.
The property is comfortable with a homely feel, powerful showers, and a well-decorated lounge. Some guests mentioned issues with dampness, boiler noise, and a lack of sleep due to external noise, which affected the overall comfort.
The kitchen is well-received, but several guests reported maintenance issues such as loose fittings, heating problems, and the need for updates to furniture and safety features like smoke alarms. These issues indicate a need for better upkeep of facilities.
While guests mentioned a welcome pack, there is insufficient information to assess the consistency of thoughtfulness across all stays. Therefore, it cannot be guaranteed that such gestures are a standard provision for all guests.
About this property
7 Hope Road, a fabulous, three-bedroom home rests in the bustling town of Shanklin, upon the Isle of Wight. Enjoying sea glimpses and a stone's throw away from the beach and a range of amenities, 7 Hope Road offers a well-equipped, spacious base for a family of six, looking to explore the delights of the Isle. Benefit from two off-road parking spaces to the rear, sought-after in the area, before travelling through the enclosed patio, a delight for alfresco dining whilst your furry companion roams safely. Reach the first floor where you'll find the well-equipped kitchen/diner, where you can rustle up delicious meals to be enjoyed in the formal dining room, before relaxing in the elegantly-furnished sitting room; a bathroom completes this floor. Ideal for teenagers, grandparents, or those looking for a bit of privacy, the ground floor houses a homely living/dining room, a double bedroom, a bathroom, and the utility, providing a lovely nook away from the rest of the home. The remaining two bedrooms, a king-size enjoying elevated sea views, and a twin, rest on the second floor, and are serviced by a shower room. Just a stroll away, reach Shanklin's beachfront, brimming with shops, eateries, pubs, and lovely gardens, where you can spend the day as a family, sampling local menus, making memories and taking in the stunning coastal scenes; Shanklin Chine is also nearby for those who prefer nature-filled landscapes. Travelling west reach Sandown, home to a further sandy shoreline, Sandham Gardens, and the Wildheart Animal Sanctuary, whilst the Amazon World Zoo is also nearby, a perfect attraction for animal lovers. With so many hidden gems dotted across the Isle of Wight AONB, enjoy all of this, and more from 7 Hope Road.
The town of Shanklin on the Isle of Wight is a traditional seaside resort, sitting in a sheltered, sunny bay on the south-east coast of the island. Shanklin and Sandown offer all the right ingredients for a great summer holiday, with long, safe, sandy beaches and loads of family attractions, such as a zoo, pier and fairground, plus shops, restaurants, pubs and clubs. The older part of Shanklin, known as Shanklin Old Village, is set slightly lower than the town, where the road winds between traditional thatched cottages, tea shops and charming gardens and parks. Explore Shanklin Chine, a dramatic gorge with a waterfall tumbling through lush plants and mossy boulders. At the top of the cliff is the bustling High Street of shops and the grand Victorian theatre, at the bottom there are cafes, shops and amusements along the suntrap esplanade and sandy beach. Shanklin is great starting point for numerous coastal and inland walks (with the option to return using the local bus network). The rest of the island, including Sandown, Godshill, Blackgang Chine and The Needles, is all easily accessible.
Accommodation
Over three floors.
Three bedrooms: 1 x second-floor king-size, 1 x ground-floor double, 1 x second-floor twin.
Bathroom with bath, basin and separate WC.
Ground-floor bathroom with bath, walk-in shower, basin, and WC.
Second-floor shower room with walk-in shower, basin, and WC.
First-floor kitchen/diner.
Utility.
First-floor dining room.
Living/dining room.
First-floor sitting room with gas fire.
Please note the stairs at the side of the house are not to be used.
Gas central heating.
Range cooker with gas hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine, dishwasher.
2 x Smart TV, WiFi.
Fuel and power included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Off-road parking for 1 large car or 2 medium cars to the rear.
Enclosed, rear patio with furniture.
One well-behaved dog welcome.
Sorry, no smoking.
Shop, pub and the beach 0.3 miles.
Note: There are steps to the exterior; please take care
Reviews (8)
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Stephen
Great location, 5 minutes walk to seafront with parking at the rear of property. Kitchen was great, everything you could want and more and a lovely gas range cooker, towels and bedding good quality, showers very powerful, and a washer dryer which worked well. Living room, dining room and bedrooms on 1st and 2nd floor well decorated and furnished. Not so good. The outside appearance is shocking, at the front the decorative cornice between the ground and 1st floor has a big chunk missing 4 foot or so, which has fell into the front garden and has been left there with numerous weeds (I have taken some photos if you're interested). The back garden is very weedy with some 2 feet high and also 3 large hanging rose briars from the hedge are hanging to the ground, they must be 12 feet long! (again I have some photos). In all the information given online and at the property a lot was made of how unsafe the steps are at the side of the property so I was disappointed to find the gate that accesses them from the back garden swinging open in the breeze despite there being 2 bolts available to keep it closed. On closer inspection the gate has dropped so they didn't align, with a bit of persuasion I managed to get one to align and the gate is now secured. Similarly the top gate was also open with no means to keep it closed except a couple of broken paving slabs to wedge it shut, a couple of quid spent at B & Q on a bolt would rectify this. The ground floor has a very damp and musty smell, as there was only 2 of us we stayed upstairs apart from showering and using the washer dryer. The stairs and hallways could do with smartening up as the wallpaper is starting to come away in several places. Overall we had a very pleasant stay and most of the property met our needs, it's just a shame about the other things I've mentioned. Stephen Downing
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Fiona
The kitchen was very well equipped and the first floor lounge was light and airy. The towels and bed linens were good quality and the location is very convenient for Shanklin seafront. However, the smell of damp in the ground floor is overwhelmingly strong. Clothes left in this area smelled strongly of damp, despite running the dehumidifier and keeping the windows open, whenever possible. The master bedroom is nicely decorated but the furniture is cheap and again, there are damp patches on the walls of the landing and peeling wallpaper in the twin bedroom, due to damp. Several of the windows were faulty and the double glazing in the back door is starting to blow. All in all, the house looks nicer in the photos than it actually is and maintenance is not being kept up. Also, I was a bit worried about the state of the electrical wiring, given the dampness of the house and the flickering main light in the first floor sitting room. Also, whilst the location is very convenient for Shanklin seafront, it is also very noisy - even during the night time. My children were both at the back of the house, so slept well, but my husband and I didn't get a single night's full sleep. My son also complained about the boiler in the downstairs bedroom, firing up in the night time and I could imagine this would be much worse, if you had the heating on. This is not a bad house and I want to be fair, but considering the extent of the dampness and the long list of maintenance issues, it is overpriced.
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Claire
The steps leading down to the property are steep and not suitable for people with poor mobility or young children. The outside space needs a good clean and the garden chairs need replacing. The lower floor is quite dark and smells damp but luckily we didn't need to use it as there were only 4 of us. The sofas in main living room could do with updating and the property would benefit from some small additions i.e. towel rail and toilet roll holder in upper level shower room. It was very warm during our stay and there didn't seem to be a way to turn the heating off