Luccombe Manor Country House Hotel

Hotels
8.8 (1265 reviews)
Popham road , Shanklin , gb

Free
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Swimming pool
Room service
Heating
Terrace
Family rooms
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Great views
Comfortable accommodations
Cons:
Limited amenities
Some dated rooms
Dustiness in places

Categories

Cleanliness
8.28
Some reviews mentioned dustiness and dated rooms.
Service
9.25
Staff were consistently described as friendly, helpful and attentive.
Location
9.29
Multiple reviews praised the location and views.
Room Quality
8.24
Concerns about dated rooms but some were spacious and comfortable.
Amenities
8.77
Amenities were satisfactory, but there were some limitations regarding spa facilities.
Value for Money
8.73
Overall considered reasonable, although some called it a bit expensive.
Food and Beverage
8.78
Food was highly praised with a variety of choices available.
Overall Experience
9.05
Most reviewers expressed high satisfaction and willingness to return.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-20 15:05

Property Description

Panoramic Cliff-Top Location:
Nestled in 4 acres of landscaped gardens, Luccombe Manor Country House Hotel offers breathtaking panoramic views over Sandown Bay, providing a serene retreat for guests.

Leisure Facilities Galore:
From outdoor pools and hot tubs to an indoor pool, hot tub, and sauna, guests have a plethora of leisure options to unwind and relax during their stay at the hotel.

Exquisite Dining Options:
Indulge in a culinary experience at the Appley Restaurant, boasting Victorian ceilings and stunning views, or savor a meal at the Grand View Restaurant while enjoying the picturesque surroundings of the gardens.

Book now to experience the perfect blend of luxury, leisure, and gastronomy at Luccombe Manor Country House Hotel!

Important information:

The Grand View Tea Gardens are open May to September.

Guests wishing to bring pets must arrange this in advance with the hotel, and additional charges will apply.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: SOU

Location

Guest Reviews

8.8
Based on 1265 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.28
Service: 9.25
Location: 9.29
Room Quality: 8.24
Amenities: 8.77
Value for Money: 8.73
Food and Beverage: 8.78
Overall Experience: 9.05
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jane solo_traveller gb
10
Pros:

We liked everything from the parking at the hotel, the dog friendly facilities throughout, children's fantastic games room in sister hotel, swimming pools, breakfast choices, meals in the adjoining sister hotel.
The views are breathtaking, and staff are all so friendly and helpful.
We will definitely be staying again

2026-08-29 via Nuitee
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David extended_group ch
9
2026-08-27 via Nuitee
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Sharon couple gb
8
2026-08-26 via Nuitee
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Erwan couple de
10
2026-08-24 via Nuitee
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Arun solo_traveller gb
5
Pros:

Pool and jacuzzi

Cons:

There was a lady serving breakfast , in the morning could have been more polite , spoiled my morning by way she talked to me

I booked a room with balcony but didn't get that

2026-08-19 via Nuitee
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Dina family_with_children gb
3
2026-08-18 via Nuitee
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Patrice couple fr
9
Un merveilleux point de départ pour découvrir l'île de Wight
Pros:

La localisation est exceptionnelle, en surplomb de la mer mais très proche de la plage et de la ville. Le petit déjeuner était à la fois très goûteux, très varié et très copieux. Et le personnel a été en permanence souriant et prévenant.

Cons:

La salle de bain n'était clairement pas au niveau : de la chasse d'eau à la douche qui semble conçue pour asperger l'ensemble de la pièce, il faut tout revoir !

2026-08-16 via Nuitee
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Tim couple gb
7
Fine for a one night stay.
Pros:

The staff were friendly and helpful and the service was good.

Cons:

The room was on the small side, and the shower ran hot/cold if another room was using theirs. It would have been cheaper to book directly. The restaurant menu was limited.

2026-08-14 via Nuitee
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Sibaji family_with_children gb
10
Excellent stay and already booked for next year.
Pros:

Excellent hotel, great breakfast, food, staff and facilities.

Cons:

Family room was very small and the bathroom was tiny. But amenities were grand.

2026-08-10 via Nuitee
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Fred couple gb
9
Best vacation our French Bulldog ever had.
Pros:

Loved how the manor catered to dogs. Wonderful staff especially Chris. Also loved walking to beach through Chine.

Cons:

Food wasn't great.

2026-08-08 via Nuitee
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MICHAEL couple gb
10
Luccombe Hall is a three star hotel that easily outshines most five star hotels we’ve stayed at.
Pros:

My review is of the sister property - Luccombe Hall - which is next door. I have mobility problems and the room we were allocated at Luccombe Manor was totally unsuitable. The receptionist reluctantly agreed to move us to a much more suitable room at Luccombe Hall. Which was on the ground floor with a walk in shower. The receptionist there - Cathy - was exceptional, going out of her way to make us feel welcome and to settle us in to our ground floor room and find us a parking space close to the entrance and assist with our luggage. From there on the whole holiday was wonderful. The staff without exception were extremely efficient, friendly and helpful. Our room was very comfortable and suited our needs perfectly. The hotel is beautiful and in a magnificent position on top of a cliff with sensational views and within walking distance of Shanklin old town and the beach. The terraced gardens are truly magical with a wealth of colourful flowers, mature shrubs and trees,lily ponds and fountains and winding paths. Comfortable seating is dotted all around and food and drink will be delivered by the staff to any location in the grounds. A beautiful swimming pool, a children’s playground and various games can also be found there. The restaurant serves beautiful food from a changing menu with beautiful sea views. There is also a very good indoor pool, jacuzzi and sauna and a comfortable bar, with quality music in the gardens or bar each day. We will come again as soon as we are able.

Cons:

Our initial reception at Luccombe Manor.

2026-07-21 via Nuitee
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JACOB family_with_children gb
5
2026-07-18 via Nuitee
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LUCY couple gb
9
Relaxing and comfortable. Pool was fabulous.
Pros:

The staff (especially Julie) were fantastic, they looked after us so well. The pool was great after a day of exploring. Lovely TV / games room. Wonderful views.

Cons:

There are 2 properties and the one pictured on Booking.com is not the country house which is more old fashioned and some areas could do with freshening up.

2026-07-15 via Nuitee
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kevin family_with_children gb
7
Pleasant - but “dog friendly” at the expense of humans!
Pros:

Quirky grounds with access to sister hotel
Very nice fruit salad for breakfast

Cons:

Despite booking the best room (sea view at around £350 per night for 6 nights) the bathroom appeared to be a converted cupboard with no bath or space for anything except a tiny shower.
Also being “dog friendly” is achieved at the expense of customers without dogs - often 6-8 dogs sat around the breakfast tables causes a horrible smell and atmosphere. Likewise by the pool…….not pleasant!

2026-07-14 via Nuitee
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Helene solo_traveller gb
9
Gorgeous stay at this lovely hotel.
Pros:

The team looked after me really well, sorting out a slight room issue quickly and helpfully. The pools and grounds are gorgeous, and the food at the restaurant was delicious.

Cons:

It was very hot during my stay, and because the building is rather old it didn't cope as well as a more modern building would have. For the same reason (age of the building) the sound travels between some of the rooms a little.

2026-07-10 via Nuitee
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Barkhof solo_traveller nl
8
Pros:

Beautiful location

Cons:

No air conditioning

2026-07-10 via Nuitee
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Dana extended_group us
10
Staff was amazing!
Pros:

Lovely location and great facilities

2026-07-09 via Nuitee
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Alistair couple gb
9
A lovely time spent with great staff
Pros:

Staff were great and dog friendly

Cons:

Breakfast coffee machine terrible, direct access to beach steps closed off

2026-07-03 via Nuitee
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Rebecca solo_traveller gb
10
2026-06-28 via Nuitee
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Michael couple gb
9
A country house hotel overlooking the sea with elements of luxury and ever-helpful staff
Pros:

This is a very good hotel situated close to the top of a high cliff with excellent views of the sea. The staff were always helpful and efficient. Our large room was comfortable with a small bathroom in which everything worked as it should. The buffet breakfast provided lots of fresh fruit and pastries, and a cooked breakfast was prepared to order. The public rooms were impressively appropriate in a building that had been a wealthy person's residence. The sister hotel next door provided high-quality evening meals.

Cons:

Nothing comes to mind because everything was good.

2026-06-28 via Nuitee