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Situated above the thatched roofs of the picturesque Old Village, the Fernbank Hotel is ideally located for both the world-famous Shanklin Chine, the downs and the six miles of 'Blue Flag' sandy beach of Sandown Bay. Erected in 1857, The Fernbank Hotel was originally a luxury Victorian villa and only became an hotel in 1949. As an intimate, smaller hotel (we have 19 beautifully decorated and well equipped rooms), we endeavour to offer the very best service and standards to our guests - always seeking to go that little bit further, as we believe small touches can make all the difference, thus making your holiday that bit more memorable.
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The Fernbank Hotel and Restaurant enjoys one of the most beautiful positions in the town of Shanklin. Big Mead and the lovely Manor Walk are just across the road. The Old Village, Chine and shops are all within a few hundred yards, while the beach is but a short stroll through the beautiful Tower Cottage Gardens. The Fernbank is central for all amenities, whilst being tucked away in a quiet corner on the edge of the countryside with uninterrupted views of country and downland. Our Restaurant is the perfect place to dine, with large windows overlooking the landscaped garden and the beautiful S Martin's Downs. Adjoining the restaurant is a comprehensively stocked bar lounge. There is no better place to relax and unwind, especially if you've been exercising in our swimming pool. The Sauna and Jacuzzi are also available for the more feint-hearted!
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The centrally heated bedrooms are all completely and tastefully furnished throughout and have en suite facilities, colour televisions and direct dial telephones with data ports. Superior rooms are available. Standing in half an acre of land, including a landscaped garden, it also possess its own off-street car park.
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Directions
Travelling from Fishbourne Wightlink car ferry : Take the A3054 into Ryde. Dropping down onto the Esplanade, follow the road right to the far end of the Esplanade and the right-hand 90 degree bend. Continue on this road, which becomes the A 3055 and follow the signs for Sandown, Shanklin and Ventnor. It is virtually a straight road right through to Shanklin. Entering Shanklin, drive straight through the new town area. Climbing the hill you will reach the traffic lights at the top. Go straight on through the lights and down the hill past Daish’s Hotel (heading into Shanklin Old Village) on your right. On your left is the car park. Turn right into GRANGE ROAD (The red and white Rock Shop is on the corner). Go to the end of Grange Road and turn left. Follow the narrow road around the right-hand bend and immediately take the right-hand fork sharply up the hill. The Fernbank is immediately on your right at the top of the hill.
Travelling from East Cowes Red Funnel car ferry : Take the A3020 to Newport. Once on the Newport by-pass (the only piece of dual carriageway on the island!) keep on the A3020, following the signs for Godshill and Shanklin. After passing through Godshill you will come to a roundabout – go straight across, continuing on the A3020. As you begin to enter the outskirts of Shanklin, you will be on Victoria Avenue. You will pass the Hartland Hotel on your left. A short distance further and there is a slight right-hand bend in the road with roads off to the right and left. Take the right-hand turn into HIGHFIELD ROAD (the road heads immediately up a slight incline, although the sign is not easy to see!!). The Fernbank Hotel is at the far end of Highfield Road on the left-hand side. (If you miss the Highfield Road turning and arrive at the traffic lights in the centre of Shanklin, turn right at the lights and go down the hill past Daish’s Hotel (heading into Shanklin Old Village) on your right. On your left is the car park. Turn right into GRANGE ROAD (The red and white Rock Shop is on the corner). Go to the end of Grange Road and turn left. Follow the narrow road around the right-hand bend and immediately take the right-hand fork sharply up the hill. The Fernbank is immediately on your right at the top of the hill.
Foot Passengers arriving at either Ryde Pier (Catamaran) or Ryde Esplanade (Hovercraft) :
By Train : Take the Island Line train from either Ryde Pier or Ryde Esplanade to Shanklin (just over 20 minute journey). Trains run half hourly (to meet the Catamarans and Hovercraft) daily until approximately 10pm (Hourly on Sunday from mid September to Easter). Upon arrival at Shanklin Station take a taxi to The Fernbank Hotel.
By Bus : Take the half hourly Southern Vectis Number 3 (Ventnor) bus from the Bus Station at Ryde Esplanade to Shanklin Old Village. Get off the bus after it has gone through the traffic lights, opposite Daish’s Hotel. Walk across the road to the Rock Shop and turn right into Grange Road. Go to the end of Grange Road and turn left. Follow the narrow road around the right-hand bend and immediately take the right-hand fork sharply up the hill. The Fernbank is immediately on your right at the top of the hill. Approximately a 300 yard walk from the bus stop.
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