Lancaster House

Boasting a central position within the seaside town of Sandown is this 1840s built property, Lancaster House, making a superb base for your next family holiday to the coast of the Isle of Wight. Once the Town Hall, this spacious accommodation exudes a traditional-style with a clever blend of contemporary furnishings and elegance, offering a wonderful retreat for a group of friends and families. Head into the kitchen/sitting room, a space designed to bring all of your loved ones together in the evening to unwind and to plan the next day’s adventures. Rustle up a delicious evening meal within the kitchen, complete with a range of appliances required to assist you during your self-catering getaway. Joining the kitchen is a plush seating arrangement, where you can get cosy with a cup of tea in hand as you tune into the TV. Concluding the ground floor is a formal dining room, a great spot for a family celebration, and a gleaming shower room, great for washing those sandy toes before you explore the rest of the property. Climb the staircase to retire in the evening within one of the elegantly-appointed bedrooms, each boasting a well-presented double bed and a refreshing ambiance to wake up to each morning. There is also a child's cot supplied. Being centrally located, you are just a short distance away from plenty of places to eat and drink, with no shortage of different cuisines and places to grab an ice cream as you meander down to the beach. You are just a 15 minute stroll from Sandown train station; you can hop onto the newly refurbished ex-London tube trains straight from the Southampton to Ryde FastCat. Walk along the Esplanade and be met with the glorious dog-friendly Yaverland Beach where you will find opportunities for crazy golf, windsurfing, kayaking and fossil hunting. For those with children, enjoy a spot of fossil hunting, explore the Dinosaur museum or enjoy a traditional seaside holiday by taking advantage of the many activities available on the Pier. Alternatively, find a magnitude of superb coastal walks upon the island or travel to the delights of Ryde and Newport. Lancaster House is an outstanding base for an Isle of Wight adventure.

Gas central heating. Microwave, electric oven and hob, fridge, freezer, dishwasher, TV with entertainment package and WiFi. Games trunk. Fuel and power inc. in rent. Bed linen and towels inc. in rent. Parking at Lancaster House is on-street. You will be supplied with a single 'Tourist Permit', valid for all Council owned pay and display car parks across the Island valid, for the full duration of your stay, currently priced at £52.90 per week. Two well behaved pets welcome. Travel cot available at the property. Sorry, no smoking allowed. Pub and shop within 0.1 miles. Note: There is a Good Housekeeping Bond of £200 for this property. Please note: This property has an arrangement with Red Funnel Ferries entitling guests to a discount of 15% off the published ferry fare, the owner will send you details of the voucher code following confirmation of your booking.

Three double bedrooms. Bathroom with shower over bath, basin and WC. Ground-floor shower room with walk-in shower, basin and WC. Kitchen/sitting room. Dining room

Sandown rests on the east coast of the Isle of Wight, just 8.5 miles away from Newport. Here, you will find the longest stretch of beach on the island which offers opportunities for bathing and watersports. Other attractions include the Blackgang Chine, the Hall of Funny Mirrors, Giant Hedge Maze and a 100m fast boat slide. Within the surrounding area you will find coastal walks and superb scenery.