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5 Highlands Apartment
9.8•Fantastic
- 2 Bedrooms
- 2 Bathrooms
- No pets allowed
- 4 Guests
- WiFi
- Entire apartment
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Exceptional hospitality
Guests appreciate the welcoming atmosphere and friendly service.
Amazing location
Guests appreciate the location of this property.
Guests love this home
With an outstanding average rating of 9.8.
Apartment 5 at Highlands is a spacious two bedroom apartment sleeping 4 with private entrance,down 6 steps, in an imposing cliff top location.
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 5 is a garden floor apartment accessed via a private entrance down 6 steps with direct access to communal garden. It has a king-size bedroom with en-suite and twin bedrooms. There is a good-size bathroom and large flowing open plan kitchen/diner and lounge running the length of the apartment.
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 wi-fi. Communal gardens are available for all apartments to enjoy with seating available alongside off road parking and cycle parking bays.
The building, 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
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 5 is a garden floor apartment accessed via a private entrance down 6 steps with direct access to communal garden. It has a king-size bedroom with en-suite and twin bedrooms. There is a good-size bathroom and large flowing open plan kitchen/diner and lounge running the length of the apartment.
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 wi-fi. Communal gardens are available for all apartments to enjoy with seating available alongside off road parking and cycle parking bays.
The building, 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
2 BEDROOMS - SLEEPS 4
Ferry travel included for 1 car.
Apartment 5 at Highlands is a spacious two bedroom apartment sleeping 4 with private entrance, down six steps, in an imposing cliff top location.
What this place offers you
WiFi
Parking lot
TV
Kitchen
Yard
Dishwasher
Washing machine
Microwave
Sleeping arrangements
Baby bed
Where you'll stay
Explore map
House rules
- Check-in: From 4:00 PM
- Check-out: Until 10:00 AM
- Pets not allowed
Guest reviews
9.8
Fantastic
Exceptional
10.0
Karen H., Jun 2025
Fabulous apartment in a lovely quiet area. Had everything you could hope for & more. Very comfortable beds & good quality linen/towels. Fantastic communication from booking to departing. 100% recommended
Another great stay
10.0
Neil Jenkins, Oct 2025
Our 6th visit to Highlands and once again a great stay. \r\nLovely apartment with everything you need and great views of the bay.
Everything was excellent
10.0
Iain Burt, Sep 2024
Everyone wants you to write a review these days. I'm usually happy to do so because I know honest feedback can be helpful for both supplier and customer but, please, just one request per supply!\r\n\r\nPlease see my first review for a more complete opinion of this stay. \r\n\r\nSuffice it to say, No. 5 Highlands is excellent. Highly recommended.
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