Birkdale Guest House

Once again a fantastic stay at the Birkdale. Colin & Lesley are fantastic hosts and the rooms are 5🌟 - everything has been thought of for a comfortable stay Breakfasts are lovely and you are spoilt for choice Ideally situated with parking available. Highly recommend

Just returned from a weeks stay at The Birkdale. Colin & Lesley with the help of Sarah are excellent hosts who are very accommodating and provide a lovely B&B which can only be described as up market compared to other B&Bs we've stayed at in the Shanklin area over the last 20 years or so. The breakfast choice was considerable not to mention both good quality and generous. The bedrooms are relatively spacious, the bed comfortable, and the bathroom modern and well maintained. It's very welcoming and very conveniently located, only a short walk to the beach, shops, and restaurants. Would certainly make this a first choice for staying on the IoW again. Highly recommended.

Our 2nd visit to the Birkdale and wouldn’t consider staying anywhere else on the Island. Lesley and Colin are the perfect hosts and Sarah’s smile in the morning is a delight. Everywhere spotless. Lesley’s home made biscuits are gorgeous, and moreish. Nothing seems too much trouble for this trio. My wife had a different breakfast every morning but I stayed with the full English with fruit salad to start. The first morning we both had a standard size fruit salad, but then dropped to a small which didn’t look any smaller. My wife doesn’t eat strawberries and I don’t eat kiwi fruit. Not a problem put it on the form, and that’s what you will get. Unbelievable eye to detail. Well done all, you deserve all the great reviews you get and more. Hopefully see you soon.

Fantastic adults-only Guest house situated centrally in Shanklin and not too far from the promenade and shoreline. Superbly run by Leslie and Colin who have carefully considered all elements from tasteful, appropriate coastal decoration to quality furnishings, exceptional bedrooms and ensuites. Each guest room has more than adequate facilities for hot and cold beverages in the room, plenty of hanging and cupboard space, quality furnishings again and all very clean. Breakfasts are just fabulous - pre-booked the day before but a very wide choice and something for everyone. Freshly cooked with quality ingredients well presented, you’ll never leave hungry. It really is impossible to fault this wonderful guest house and we will be back. Praise to Colin and Leslie for providing such high standards and 5 star accommodation and friendly, approachable service.

Myself and my dad have just stayed at the Birkdale for the IOW scooter weekend. The hosts of the Birkdale, Lesley and Colin, are absolutely fab! They go above and beyond to make your stay perfect. The twin room that we had was spotless and we loved the little extra touches such as the homemade biscuits and the fresh milk in the fridge. The breakfast here is incredible! So much to choose from (I was spoilt for choice every morning) and Sarah who works in the morning is a star. We loved our stay here that much that we re-booked for next years scooter weekend there and then! Thank you to everyone at the Birkdale for making our stay extra special! Lucy and Gordon Smith

Have been regular visitors since 2014. Hosts Lesley and Colin are second to none. Assisted by the lovely Sarah, a truly excellent team. The premises are spotless throughout providing private resident parking. Guest rooms are tastefully decorated being furnished to an extremely high standard. The owners have thought of every home comfort imaginable! Attention to detail is spot on. Room amenities include a refrigerator. Lesley's "home made" welcome cookies alone are not to be missed. Breakfast is as good as it gets even compared to a "top end" hotel. Hot choices cooked to order and perfection include locally sourced products. The IOW sausages are a must try! Good vegetarian options too. The oregano tomatoes are to die for! Location absolutely perfect being just one minute walk away from Shanklin Old Village which houses numerous pubs and restaurants catering for all budgets and tastes. The theatre is just minutes away on foot too! Have no hesitation to return! Came away with two bookings for 2024! The Birkdale - SIMPLY OUTSTANDING!