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Luxury Art Deco, Award Winning and truly iconic for up to 16 guests

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Stunning and unique, the iconic Art Deco House on the Isle of Wight
Have you ever stayed anywhere quite so iconic as this before?
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Interior
Living area
Reviews
10 out of 10 Exceptional
6 bedrooms7 bathroomsSleeps 14450 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Hot tubHot tubHot tub
  • FireplaceFireplaceFireplace
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • WasherWasherWasher

Check out the area

Map
Shanklin, ENG
  • Popular LocationShanklin Beach10 min walk
  • Popular LocationShanklin Old Village2 min drive
  • Popular LocationShanklin Chine3 min drive
  • AirportSouthampton (SOU)101 min drive

Rooms & beds

6 bedrooms (sleeps 14)

Accessible Bedroom

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 2 Large Double

1 Queen Bed

Family Bedroom

2 Single Beds and 1 Queen Bed

Family Bedroom 2 with en-suite bathroom

1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

Master Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Morning Room/Office

2 Single Beds

Morning Room / Optional Bedroom 7 ground floor

1 Double Bed

7 bathrooms

Downstairs WC

Towels provided · Toilet

Downstairs WC

Towels provided · Toilet

En suite bathroom, as part of Bedroom 4

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet

En suite bathroom, Fully Accessible, Part of Accessible Bedroom 6

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Upstairs Bathroom

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shower only

Upstairs Bathroom 2

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Upstairs Bathroom 3

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Office
Balcony
Separate dining area
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Luxury Art Deco, Award Winning and truly iconic for up to 16 guests

The Art Deco HouseUK offers luxury self catering family holiday accommodation for up to 16 guests.

A wonderful original and unique Art-Deco House overlooking Sandown Bay on the Isle of Wight which is probably one of the most spectacular self-catering properties in the whole of Southern England.

Offering spectacular sea views (and sunrises) over Sandown Bay towards Culver Cliff, this magnificent villa was built in 1929 and takes full advantage of the cliff-top location, and is probably one of the Isle of Wight’s premium properties.
This grand detached house has decadently proportioned rooms: all main living and bedrooms have large windows topped by stained glass detail, framing the vistas. Art Deco influences include an upstairs sun room with huge sliding picture windows to enjoy the breathtaking sunrises by day and bay illuminations by night. Huge stained glass windows bring out the oak-panelled hallway, magnificent staircase and galleried landing.

Sleeping up to 14 adults comfortably (plus 3 children sharing rooms in their own beds- best suited for children/teenagers) across 6 bedrooms with a magnificent Art-Deco lounge (seating 16 comfortably) and a 20 seater dining table, this house is perfectly suited to a multi-generational family get together (it has mobility access for wheelchair users) for a self catered holiday, where you can treat the magnificent house as your own, with total privacy for your extended family.

Just about all of the furniture has been rediscovered and is lovingly resurrected from the 1930's. From the walnut cocktail cabinet in the lounge (which apparently was used on the Elstree Studios set for Cat on a Hot Tin Roof) to the stunning wardrobe and dressing table suite set in Bedroom 4, which were rescued from a house in East London, this house is simply Art-Deco at it's best.

Start your day in our house, by experiencing the most stunning and beautiful colours of sunrise, by leaving your seaward facing curtains open, even just a little so that you awake naturally. The sunrise photo shown here is a 100% genuine view from the window, taken on a mobile phone!

From the house, there are wonderful cliff top walks (or runs), you are right above the beach (actually it is a lot of steps to get down, perfect for walking off the dinner. If you have the excuse of a pushchair or use a wheelchair, then you may take the more leisurely slope down!) There are lots of cycle routes across the island. The whole of the Isle of Wight awaits you.

Included in the price are all linens (bedding and towels, except cot bedding), and free very fast internet and wifi.

Highest Grade Award by English Tourist Board ( 5 Stars and GOLD STANDARD for Customer Service )
Visit-Britain Mobility Grade 1 & 2.

At an additional price, a special dinner including an in-house chef and hostess/stewardess can be provided for the evening or freshly pre-prepared gourmet meals delivered which you simply heat up and serve. A special event cake can also be organised.

The property is fully licensed for alcohol and we can provide a list of carefully selected magnums of wine and some fine champagne (and not at silly prices). For those seriously into wine, we also have a private collection that we can draw some exceptional cases of wine for the discerning palate.

Property manager

Laurence Smith

Languages

English
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Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Outdoor space

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings and birthday parties

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Please do not arrive before 4pm on your check in day, as it is important that we fully complete the cleaning and maintenance
We love animals, but future guests may be allergic & with so many wonderful unique and irreplacable Art Deco items we reluctantly cannot accept pets
We cannot accept groups of more than 14 adults ever, but we can accomodate up to 4 younger guests/toddlers/babies.

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Parties and events (including family gatherings and birthday parties) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 14
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Shanklin

Located in Shanklin, this holiday home is near theme parks and near the beach. Portsmouth Historic Dockyard and Shanklin Old Village are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Sandown Pier and Isle of Wight Zoo. Travelling with kids? Consider Isle of Wight Donkey Sanctuary, or check out an event or a game at Fratton Park. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Map
Shanklin, ENG

What's nearby

  • Shanklin Beach - 10 min walk
  • Shanklin Theatre - 19 min walk
  • Shanklin Old Village - 2 min drive
  • Shanklin Chine - 3 min drive
  • Sandown Beach - 10 min drive

Getting around

  • Shanklin Station - 12 min walk
  • Southampton (SOU) - 101 min drive

Restaurants

  • The Barnhouse Bar & Restaurant - 20 min walk
  • Blueberry's Cafe - 2 min walk
  • The Steamer Inn - 15 min walk
  • Bayside Fish & Chips - 13 min walk
  • Merrie Gardens Farm - 3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Luxury Art Deco, Award Winning and truly iconic for up to 16 guests pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Luxury Art Deco, Award Winning and truly iconic for up to 16 guests?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Luxury Art Deco, Award Winning and truly iconic for up to 16 guests?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Luxury Art Deco, Award Winning and truly iconic for up to 16 guests located?

This family-friendly Shanklin holiday home is located by the ocean, within a 15-minute walk of Lake Beach and Shanklin Beach. Shanklin Chine and Shanklin Theatre are also within 1 mile (2 km). Shanklin Station is 12 minutes by foot and Sandown Lake Station is 12 minutes.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Susan G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Magnificent art deco house
We were a multi-generational family (13 people ranging from 2-70) celebrating a special birthday. The house was perfect for us all with plenty of bedroom and living space and a lovely big dining table. The bathrooms worked well even though not ensuite. Loads of hot water, crockery, glasses etc. We all slept upstairs and didn't need to use the downstairs bedroom. The gardens and outdoor space were fabulous, we just needed better weather. The locaction is excellent, there is a locked gate straight onto the cliff path with a very popular cafe metres away and steps down to the beach (quite steep return). The owners and manager were extremely helpful. Would wholelheartedly recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Petros P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
One of a kind
Excellent House. Brilliant Location. 5* Amenities. The owners have put so much attention to detail in this house. The aesthetics are impecable. You feel the depth of the history and character of this building. it is superbly kept up to the highest stds. Literally every signle detail is thought through. It is fully equipped for a large group. They have invested generously to deliver a very luxurious stay, They are passionate about the house and hospitality. It makes the difference. Although, they specify it is a self-catering house, optionality on daily cleaning, toiletries, etc.. would be great. I think this house will continue to age gracefully as it is thoroughly looked after. Many generations to visit will enjoy its warmth, character and unique experience.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Penny N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Penny N
A wonderful house, exactly as it appears in the photos , and a beautiful garden. Superb situation.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cameron L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Absolutely perfect
We absolutely loved our stay at The Art Decor House, the property is stunning, everywhere you look there is something else to look at, you can tell the property is well looked after, it was perfect to hold our small wedding, our family loved staying here, we’ve made some extremely precious memories in this house and we would all love to return again one day, and the gifts upon arrival were lovely, very kind, thank you so much for letting us hold our wedding here, will be recommending The Art Decor House to everyone!!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ruslan M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful place ❤️‍🔥
Wonderful place, beautiful house, this house has everything for a comfortable stay. The owner of the house was very friendly and ready to help. I dream of returning to this place.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

About the host

Hosted by Laurence Smith

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Sharon and Laurence bought this property in 2014 as their one and only holiday let property, which one day, when they both retire, will become their family home. Sharon is an executive in the music industry with a wonderful eye for design and colour. Laurence works in the IT (computer) industry, so leaves all the design to Sharon, he simply has no idea! Look for us on

Why they chose this property

This property was bought because we love it, we love the architecture and we love the design. Each year we will introduce more and more Art-Deco 1930's features including more Art-Deco furnishings and furniture. Our goal over the next five years is to make The Art Deco HouseUK one of the leading Art Deco houses in the UK. Uniquely, our business plan is that any profits we make from this house will be reinvested in the house, upgrading it continually. This is our home, and we are delighted to let you borrow it for your holiday or short break.

What makes this property unique

The design of the house is so wonderful and so true to the designs of the Art Deco era. It is a house that as you wander around you will say 'wow!' as you see the original incredible designs of the windows, the views of the sea, the spacious lounge and the sun room. You will not have stayed anywhere quite like this before. We hope that if you stay with us, you and your guests/friends will watch our journey into the incredible designs of the 20's and 30's as we continually take the property back to the luxury and wonder of a bygone age, and maybe, in the years to come, come back and see how it has changed. It is wonderful right now, but will be truly amazing in the years to come.
(we defy you to not say 'wow' as least 4 times when you first arrive!)

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