Hotel in Ventnor, Isle of Wight

Originally built as a gentleman's residence in 1872 the hotel has been in our family for 40 years and over that time has established a reputation for good food and friendly service. Ventnor is renowned for its mild climate and has an almost Mediterranean feel, due to its southern aspect and the shelter it receives from the high cliffs and downlands behind it. Just to the west of the town the hotel stands in acre of grounds and boasts its own private access to Ventnor park, coastal paths and walks. These lead to Ventnor beach, Steephill Cove, Botanical gardens and further.

Our dining room faces the park and serves traditional breakfast and a five course evening dinner using fresh local produce whenever possible. The daily changing Menus always feature fish and vegetarian dishes as well as a choice of two other main courses. For special occasions there is an a la carte menu offering local seafood amongst other dishes. To compliment your dinner we have a good selection of wines and liqueurs. For your relaxation in the evenings we have a well stocked bar and lounges.

All bedrooms are ensuite, comfortably furnished with colour television, tea making facilities and telephone. Some are family suites with a separate child's bedroom and communicating door. Our lower gardens and patio face south west and are ideal to soak up the sun. The upper gardens face due south across the Channel and offer seclusion with wonderful views and access to Ventnor park. The 40ft pool is heated to a comfortable temperature from May to October, there is also a children's paddling pool for younger guests. Drinks and light lunches are available from the bar to enhance a relaxing stay. By train: The nearest train station is Shanklin. The Islandline train service runs a connecting service from Ryde Pier head that waits for the catamaran from Portsmouth Harbour.
By bus: From Ryde take the number 3 bus to Ventnor. From Cowes take the number 1 to Newport, then the number 3 to Ventnor or from East Cowes take the number 5 to Newport, then the number 3 to Ventnor.
By car: From Ryde follow the A3055 to Ventnor.

All bedrooms are en-suite with television, telephone and tea-making facilities. We have a heated outdoor swimming pool, a well-equipped gym and a spa pool. The hotel has a restaurant which offers a delicious five course evening meal and we have a well stocked bar. We also have 2 lounges in which you can relax. Our gardens have direct access onto the coastal path.

Disabled access: We do have ground floor bedrooms with wheelchair access. Our restaurant, bar and lounges are all on the ground floor.

Pet friendly: We are happy to accept dogs.

Family & baby friendly: We are happy to accept families. We have some family suites with adjoining doors. We offer an early tea for small children. We can provide cots and highchairs. We can offer baby listening from our reception.

Cycling & walking friendly: We can offer walking holidays with a guide and are also happy to take groups of walkers that wish to explore on their own. We can offer a boot and clothes drying area for this purpose. We are also happy to take cyclists and can secure their cycles overnight.