We stayed here last year. The cottages are all very well appointed and very very close to all the…read moremain Sandown attractions so it's only a quick stroll. The cottages/chalets are clean and have everything you need to be comfortable. The beach at Sandown is amazingly white and clean and very expansive, there are plenty of things to do in Sandown, with it's mini golf, zoo, dinosaur museum and wonderful shops and pier. There are two mini golfs, one outside and one right on the pier which is indoors and really good fun. There are plenty of eateries and lots of gift shops and if you go at the right time of year in August you will get to see the parade which is just awesome with bands and floats etc. Highly recommended.

Nice place to stay. Lovely hosts, friendly and open minded…read more Rooms were clean, the bed very comfortable and the breakfast was individually prepared. A nice talk in the morning with the host couple about travelling and tourists was a nice start into the day. I would come back. Private atmosphere and cosy.

Upper Chine Holiday cottages are situated in Shanklin, one of the most popular holiday destinations…read moreon the Isle of Wight. Situated on the main road about 2 minutes walk from the edge of the old town going away from Shanklin the cottages are ideally located for holiday makers of all ages. The complex (converted in part from a private girls school) comprises a number of cottages (mostly terraced although we didn't notice any noise from adjoining properties) of varying sizes and then a number of apartments. All properties have their own balconies and/or patios. We stayed in a 2 bed cottage and I was very pleased with the space and the fitting out of the cottage. Everything we could have wanted for (and more) was provided and the whole was spotlessly clean. There were a few areas that would have benefited from a little bit of re-decoration but nothing that was really wanting. The properties were double glazed and appeared fairly secure. The pool, although small, was clean and well maintained. There was a small Jacuzzi. The pool lacked any changing facilities but its situation meant that this wasn't really an issue. There is also a sauna and beauty treatments were available on request. The gym comprised a running machine, a couple of bikes and a multi-gym. A £5 deposit was payable for a key for the multi-gym (the peg that separates the weights). The children's play area was well equipped with Little Tykes climbing toys (and slides), a play house and a lego table. A pool table, air hockey and table football (the latter free of charge) were available for older children and adults. Outside, there was a splash pool, ideal for children, and a tropical garden with loungers and shades. The outdoor play park was rather overgrown and the only part of the facilities that was poor with much maintenance being required. The tennis court was adequate and reasonably maintained and balls/rackets were available from reception. If you'd forgotten your bucket and spade these could be borrowed free of charge from reception also!