Welcome To Melbourne-Ardenlea Hotel, SHANKLIN, GB.
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Hotel Name :
Melbourne-Ardenlea Hotel
Address : 4-6 Queens Road SHANKLIN PO37 6AP GB
Description:
Location.
The Melbourne Ardenlea Hotel is located in Shanklin, Isle of Wight, England, overlooking the sand and shingle beach and 100 metres from the wooded Shanklin Chine area. Shanklin train station is one mile from the hotel.
Hotel Features.
Overlooking a well-kept garden with a neat lawn and clusters of bluebells, the Melbourne Ardenlea Hotel is a three-storey Victorian hotel. Amenities include an indoor pool, sauna and spa tub. The hotel provides live entertainment in the lounge most evenings. Motorists will find complimentary parking on site.
The Melbourne Ardenlea's informal, traditional in-house restaurant overlooks the gardens and provides classic British dishes including Grilled Pork Escalope and Traditional Cottage Pie. The table d'hôte menu changes daily, and an a La Carte menu offers alternative options. A complimentary full English breakfast is served daily.
The hotel offers a business centre, conference rooms and smaller meeting rooms.
The Melbourne Ardenlea's games room is open during high season and offers a snooker table and table football. The local area offers opportunities for water sports and can be explored on horseback or via the many hiking trails.
Guestrooms.
The 50 guestrooms at the Melbourne Ardenlea are decorated in soft, natural shades. All offer televisions, direct-dial telephones and tea and coffee-making facilities. Bathrooms feature showers and tubs.
Expert Tip. Set amid woodland, with a 105-foot drop to sea level, Shanklin Chine is a haven for wildlife and rare plants, and features a picturesque waterfall. The area is reputed to be the haunt of smugglers and the site of many a shipwreck.
Area Attractions
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Shanklin Chine (historic gorge): 100 metres
--> Beach: 100 metres
--> Brading Roman Villa: 2 miles
--> Osborne House (Queen Victoria's home): 7 miles
--> Carisbrooke Castle: 7.5 miles
--> Cowes (home of British sailing): 10 miles
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Driving Directions
From Southampton Airport (SOU):
Distance to Melbourne Ardenlea Hotel is 30 miles, approximately 60 minutes' drive.
Getting there.
Regular trains run from Southampton Airport Parkway station, which is next to the airport, to the city centre. A free shuttle bus runs to the harbour from Southampton's central train station. A high-speed ferry runs between Southampton ferry port and Cowes on the Isle of Wight. A bus service connects Cowes to Shanklin via Newport, taking approximately 45 minutes. The Isle of Wight is also accessible by other mainland towns: ferries run between Portsmouth and Ryde, Portsmouth and Fishbourne, and Lymington and Yarmouth. Shanklin is accessible by connecting bus and rail services. Shanklin train station is one mile from the hotel. A through ticket can be purchased from Portsmouth Harbour Station for the Wightlink passenger ferry, which then connects with the Island line railway to Shanklin station.
Getting around.
Shanklin is best explored on foot, although a car is advised for travelling further afield. The Island Line Railway runs steam and electric trains. Rover and Freedom Passes are valid for unlimited bus travel for periods from one to 90 days. Single fares are also available.
Driving directions.
From Ryde, take the A3055 via Sandown to Shanklin.
Follow signs for the A3055 to Ventnor (cliff lift and beach).
The hotel is approximately 450 metres on the right-hand side.
Room Information
- Name: Double room Description: One double bed. Light, simple decor and floral fabrics. Direct-dial telephone, television and coffee/tea-making facilities. Bathroom with shower/tub combination and hair dryer. Cribs and baby monitors available on request. Name: Twin room Description: Two twin beds. Light, simple decor and floral fabrics. Direct-dial telephone, television and coffee/tea-making facilities. Bathroom with shower/tub combination and hair dryer. Cribs and baby monitors available on request. Name: Single Room Description: One twin bed. Light, simple decor and floral fabrics. Direct-dial telephone, television and coffee/tea-making facilities. Bathroom with shower/tub combination and hair dryer. Cribs and baby monitors available on request.
Hotel Policy
- You must present a photo ID when checking in. Your credit card is charged at the time you book.
Bed type and smoking preferences are not guaranteed.Your reservation is prepaid and is guaranteed
for late arrival. The total charge includes all room charges and taxes, as well as fees for access
and booking. Any incidental charges such as parking, phone calls, and room service will be handled
directly between you and the property.
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Extra Services
- Continental Breakfast
- Sauna
- Fitness Facility
- InHouse Dining
- Meeting Rooms
