Lancaster House

Boasting a central position within the seaside town of Sandown is this restored 1840s built property, Lancaster House, makes a superb base for your
next family holiday to the coast of the Isle of Wight.
Once Sandown's 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.

To the left of the property is a formal dining room, a great spot for a family celebration. This room can be converted to a downstairs bedroom/dining room for those with limited mobility, as it also contains a folding guest bed.

Concluding the ground floor is 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

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; guests can even visit the annual Garlic Bread Festival or experience the Chale Show which displays
horticulture, entertainment, food and endless fun!

You are just a short stroll from Sandown train station where you can hop onto the newly refurbished ex-London tube trains straight from 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, wind surfing, kayaking and fossil hunting or explore one of the 25 other beaches that surround the island.

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.

In total the Island has over 50 attractions, something for everyone!

Alternatively, find a magnitude of superb coastal walks upon the island as
well as walking events like the Walk the Wight and IOW Walking Festival or travel to the delights of Ryde and Newport.

Time your visit right to experience the legendary Isle of Wight Musical Festival, the colourful Ventnor Fringe Festival offering comedy, art and a variety of performances or one of the oldest and most respected regattas during Cowes Week.

Lancaster House is an outstanding base for an Isle of Wight adventure.

Here are 5 exciting things you can do:

1. Amazing Events - The ultimate summer party starts in June with the legendary Isle of Wight Festival, for a weekend of music, dancing, and fun! This years line-up features headline sets from Sting, The Stereophonics, Justin Timberlake, Supergrass and many more.

In July Ventnor Fringe takes over the town in a colourful celebration of comedy, art, and performance, and the world's biggest sailing regatta
descends on the Island for Cowes Week.

Plus, there's a busy calendar of events throughout the year that's well worth checking out.

2. The Great Outdoors - With contrasting landscapes and miles of coastline, the island is a hub for outdoor adventures.

Kayaking, surfing, coasteering, sailing, walking, hiking, cycling? the list is endless!

What's more, you can bring your bikes, paddleboards, kayaks, whatever you need to fit more into your holiday and head out exploring.

Head out to explore the Island on foot with some of our great walking
events, such as 'Walk the Wight' in May, and the 'IW Walking Festival' in both Spring and Autumn.

3. Exciting Places to visit - The island is home to over 50 attractions including the UK's oldest theme park, Blackgang Chine and former holiday home of Queen Victoria, Osborne House.

Alongside those you can enjoy days out at the Isle of Wight's Steam Railway, aqua park, animal attractions, and the iconic Needles landmark.

There is so much to see and do during a visit.

4. Fabulous Food - The Isle of Wight knows good food, and with award-winning restaurants, pubs, cafes and local produce you're in for a real foodie treat!

With the majority being independent businesses, you can say goodbye to boring, bland chain eateries, and hello to vibrant, tasty food!

In August you can visit the annual 'Garlic Festival' offering a delicious taste of the island, and visit the family favourite, the 'Chale Show', which
showcases the best of horticulture, entertainment, food, and fun.

Be sure to visit 'The Bandstand' in Sandown, a guest favourite.

5. Brilliant Beaches - Over 25 beaches surround the Island from golden sands to shingle, with much of the South Island coastline perfect for fossil
hunting!

Enjoy the peace and sun at secluded bays or go head-to-head with the kids for the ultimate sandcastle competition on a traditional resort beach. Discover a natural playground for adventurers with paddle-boarding, surfing and cave exploring, or the ultimate relaxation to simply sit and watch the
waves roll in.

The Island's beaches really do offer something for everyone!

An impressive restored period property resting in the centre of Sandown. Close to amenities and beach. Fast WiFi. Pet-friendly. Shanklin 2.1 miles

Three spacious double rooms, one with optional single bed
Ground-floor small double folding bed for those with mobility
difficulties
Ground-floor shower room with walk-in shower, basin and WC
Kitchen/sitting room
Dining room
Upstairs bathroom with shower over bath, basin and WC

Gas central heating, Microwave, electric oven and hob, fridge, dishwasher, TV with entertainment package and fast full-fibre. WiFi. Travel cot, highchair and stairgate available on site. Games trunk. We provide a £40 contribution towards a weekly 'Tourist Permit' is provided, valid for all Council-owned pay and display car parks all across the Island for the full duration of your stay, currently priced at £70.00. Parking at Lancaster House is in the nearby car park with the Tourist Permit, or short term on-street. Two well-behaved dogs are very welcome. Sorry, no smoking allowed. Shop, pub and beach all within 200 metres. This property has a reduced ferry fare arrangement with Red Funnel. Ferries entitling guests to a discount of 15% off the published ferry fares. The owner will send you details of the voucher code following confirmation of your booking.
This property also has a reduced ferry fare arrangement with
Wightlink Ferries, via Atlas IOW, Atlas is able to offer our guests, discounts of between 20% and 45%. Fuel and power inc. in rent. Bed linen and towels inc. in rent. Note: Guests are not permitted to charge their EV using the property's electricity - there are 'Mer' Charging Stations in the nearby car
park.