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Apartment Highlands with Balcony and Sea View
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- 3 People
- 2 Bedrooms
- 1 Bathroom
- Entire apartment
- No pets allowed
- Wi-Fi
Exceptional hospitality
Guests appreciate the welcoming atmosphere and friendly service.
Free parking
Stress-free on-site parking.
Amazing location
Guests appreciate the location of this property.
Guests love this home
With an outstanding average rating of 9.9.
Exceptional hospitality
Guests appreciate the welcoming atmosphere and friendly service.
Free parking
Stress-free on-site parking.
Amazing location
Guests appreciate the location of this property.
Guests love this home
With an outstanding average rating of 9.9.
Apartment 4 at Highlands is a unique two bedroom apartment sleeping 3 with roof top conservatory, balcony and sea views.
Taking its name from the imposing Victorian residence that stood on the cliff top site for over 100 years, it was originally built for the Lord Mayor of London, Sir James Thomson Ritchie, and subsequently used by Reverend William Page Roberts, Bishop of Salisbury, for his final years.
It was later owned by the McAuslane family, who turned it into a well known hotel.
After its closure, it was then used by Upper Chine School for its final years. After being left for a decade, the current Highlands was then constructed, a grand and impressive mock Georgian manor house that lived up to its predecessor in terms of scale and views across Shanklin.
However, it was never finished and derelict, open to the elements, for a decade.
Now, after an extensive refurbishment and conversion, it is now restored into 5 spacious, luxurious apartments. Apartment 4 is a second floor loft apartment accessed via the communal area at the first floor with vaulted double and single bedrooms as well as a bathroom.
The open plan living area features a unique roof top conservatory lounge and private balcony with table and chairs overlooking Sandown Bay plus kitchen/diner. All of the apartments benefit from oak furniture and leather sofas, oak floored living areas with fitted kitchens with granite worktops and all your key appliances, 32″ LED TV with Freesat and DVD and free wifi.
Communal gardens are available for all apartments to enjoy with seating available alongside off road parking and cycle parking bays. Highlands benefits from spectacular panoramic sea, town and countryside views around the building, going across to Sandown Bay, Shanklin town and the Downs towards Ventnor.
The property is found on the coastal path between Shanklin and Sandown and just down the road from National Trust land and Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty.
It is also a few minutes walk from the picturesque Old Village and its thatched cottages, plus shops, pubs, restaurants and the main town, as well as the cliff top, Esplanade and Shanklin’s beaches. For larger families, there are 4 other apartments sleeping 3 to 5 each over the four levels at Highlands, Shanklin Manor, sleeping 4, and The Priory, sleeping 4, close-by, enabling large families to holiday together. Extra Information - Short breaks available for late availability plus winter months Discounted ferry travel available on request Equipment - Electric central heating Electric oven & hob Washing machine Dishwasher Microwave Fridge/Freezer Iron/Ironing Board Flat screen TV with Free sat and DVD/CD player DAB/FM radio Fire stick for streaming apps Hair dryer Books, games, binoculars and DVDs Wi-Fi Free off road parking and bicycle stands Garden furniture – foldable seating available for garden and table and chairs on balcony Welcome pack on arrival (tea, coffee, fresh milk, Isle of Wight biscuits, sponge, J cloth, bin bags, toilet rolls plus selected cleaning products) Duvet and pillows on beds.
Linen and towels provided (please bring own beach towels, tea towels and oven gloves) High chair and travel cot with linen available (please request at time of booking)
It was later owned by the McAuslane family, who turned it into a well known hotel.
After its closure, it was then used by Upper Chine School for its final years. After being left for a decade, the current Highlands was then constructed, a grand and impressive mock Georgian manor house that lived up to its predecessor in terms of scale and views across Shanklin.
However, it was never finished and derelict, open to the elements, for a decade.
Now, after an extensive refurbishment and conversion, it is now restored into 5 spacious, luxurious apartments. Apartment 4 is a second floor loft apartment accessed via the communal area at the first floor with vaulted double and single bedrooms as well as a bathroom.
The open plan living area features a unique roof top conservatory lounge and private balcony with table and chairs overlooking Sandown Bay plus kitchen/diner. All of the apartments benefit from oak furniture and leather sofas, oak floored living areas with fitted kitchens with granite worktops and all your key appliances, 32″ LED TV with Freesat and DVD and free wifi.
Communal gardens are available for all apartments to enjoy with seating available alongside off road parking and cycle parking bays. Highlands benefits from spectacular panoramic sea, town and countryside views around the building, going across to Sandown Bay, Shanklin town and the Downs towards Ventnor.
The property is found on the coastal path between Shanklin and Sandown and just down the road from National Trust land and Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty.
It is also a few minutes walk from the picturesque Old Village and its thatched cottages, plus shops, pubs, restaurants and the main town, as well as the cliff top, Esplanade and Shanklin’s beaches. For larger families, there are 4 other apartments sleeping 3 to 5 each over the four levels at Highlands, Shanklin Manor, sleeping 4, and The Priory, sleeping 4, close-by, enabling large families to holiday together. Extra Information - Short breaks available for late availability plus winter months Discounted ferry travel available on request Equipment - Electric central heating Electric oven & hob Washing machine Dishwasher Microwave Fridge/Freezer Iron/Ironing Board Flat screen TV with Free sat and DVD/CD player DAB/FM radio Fire stick for streaming apps Hair dryer Books, games, binoculars and DVDs Wi-Fi Free off road parking and bicycle stands Garden furniture – foldable seating available for garden and table and chairs on balcony Welcome pack on arrival (tea, coffee, fresh milk, Isle of Wight biscuits, sponge, J cloth, bin bags, toilet rolls plus selected cleaning products) Duvet and pillows on beds.
Linen and towels provided (please bring own beach towels, tea towels and oven gloves) High chair and travel cot with linen available (please request at time of booking)
2 BEDROOMS - SLEEPS 3
Ferry travel included for 1 car.
Apartment 4 at Highlands is a unique two bedroom apartment sleeping 3 with roof top conservatory, balcony and sea views.
What this place offers you
Wi-Fi
Car park
Balcony
TV
Kitchen
Private
Garden
Dishwasher
Washing machine
Private
Sleeping arrangements
Bedroom 1
1 Double bed
Bedroom 2
1 Single bed
Where you'll stay
Explore map (Google Maps)
House rules
- Check-in: From 16:00 to 23:59
- Check-out: Until 10:00
- Pets not allowed
Guest reviews
9.9
Fantastic
Love I.O.W.
9.4
Carol Williams, Aug 2026
The property is lovely. Shame we couldn't use 2nd balcony to catch late sun and view. Agent office nearby and helpful. Full welcome pack with all info on appliances, WiFi etc. Lots of birds visiting the balcony and garden. Bright and comfortable. Adam the agent was very helpful with some of the devices. All in all, I loved it.
Lovely Apartment
10.0
Susan Miles, Sept 2025
It was a lovely apartment, bright & clean, good facilities, nice balcony to sit on, and close to village centre so walkable to shops, cafes & pubs.
4 the highlands.Excellent
10.0
Ian Chadwick, May 2025
This is the third time we stopped at the highlands third different apartment all really lush would highly recommend.
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