The Birkdale

A warm welcome awaits from Bill and Jackie Barford at their adults only, clean and comfortable guest house, quietly situated in the picturesque Shanklin Old Village. Only a short stroll from the beach, Shanklin Chine, Theatre and town. For B&B guests there are a wide variety of restaurants and pubs within walking distance.

All rooms are tastefully furnished with en-suite facilities, colour TV, beverage tray, hair dryer, radio alarm clock and central heating. Fan heaters are also supplied in the winter. All rooms have the benefit of softened water. There is an iron and ironing board supplied for guests use. We also have two luxury king size rooms for that extra special treat - one with a four poster bed and double shower and one with a whirlpool bath.

Please feel free to contact us with any special requests and we will do our best to cater for your needs.

There is a guest lounge available all day and a spacious dining room where breakfast is served. Breakfast consists of a self-service buffet table for cereals, fruit and juices, followed by a freshly cooked full English breakfast.

There is ample off-road car parking available for guests, and ferries can be booked for you.

Please note that single supplements may be applied during April-September.

Open March 2011 - December 2011

Opening Details

* Dates may change for 2011
Closing early in 2010 for refurbishment

Grading

Quality Assurance Scheme explained

• 4 Visit Britain Stars

Assessment Awards

• Visit Britain Awards - Annual Silver 2012

Accommodation Information

Number of Rooms/Units:

7

Note: Prices are a guide only and may change on a daily basis.

Road Directions

From East Cowes ferry, A3054 to Newport, A3020 to Sandown, A3020 to Shanklin, within Shanklin "the old village" turn right by the Rock Shop.
From Yarmouth ferry, A3054 to Newport as above.
From Fishbourne ferry, A3054 to Ryde, along Esplanade, follow road (A3055 to Sandown), A3055 to Shanklin, within Shanklin "the old village" turn right by Rock Shop.

Public Transport Directions

From Ryde: please either visit the train station annexed to the Catamaran or travel on the No. 2 or 3 bus route
From West Cowes: No. 1 bus route to Newport and change to No. 2 or 3
From Yarmouth: No. 7 to Newport and change to No. 2 or 3
For further bus information please contact Southern Vectis at www.islandbuses.info/ or +44 0871 200 2233 (bus times) / +44 01983 827000 (head office).