37 Littlestairs Road, Shanklin, PO37 6HS, United Kingdom
#16 of 32 B&Bs and Inns in Shanklin
Guests' ChoiceBased on 147 hotel reviews
9.2Cleanliness
9.7
Comfort
9.7
Location
9.5
Facilities
9.3
Staff
9.6
Value for money
9.4
Free WiFi
7.9
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End of dialog contentReviewed: 7 May 2024
David
United KingdomThat we couldn’t stay longer
The location was perfect
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 3 May 2024
Gary
United KingdomReally nothing ,had a lovely long weekend break
Fantastic location ,coastal path behind hotel ,lovely hosts ,couldnt fault it
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 22 April 2024
Lfc1980
United Kingdom/
We had ourselves an amazing time at The Miclaran, brilliant setting for a weekend break away from the mainland. We were made to feel very welcome and comfortable at the guest house, the breakfast was cooked to perfection. The best thing must have been the Seaview from our room. Gardens are also fantastic. Alan and Sue are fantastic guest house owners and really know their stuff when it comes to their knowledge of the island.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 19 April 2024
Cliff
United KingdomView, bed and the breakfast. Hosts
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 16 April 2024
Alan
United KingdomIt was all fine.
Very warm welcome to the property. Room was clean, comfortable and quiet and equipped with tea, coffee and biscuits. Room was serviced every morning. Breakfast was good with a choice of cereals and cooked food. We had a sea view and could walk down the coastal path to Shanklin from the road the Miclaren was in. Car park in front of the property. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 6 September 2023
Gerry
United KingdomNothing
Breakfast was great and the sea view from the window 2nd to none. Room clean and tidy and made up daily. Hosts both very knowledgeable about the whole island close to both shanklin and sandown. Coastal path just at the end of the garden.
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 4 September 2023
Shirley
United KingdomAll great
Great location, lovely view Iver the sea, spotlessly clean, Great hosts...Best poached eggs I've had.
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 29 August 2023
Robinson
United KingdomNothing.
Our room on the second floor was spotlessly clean with tea/coffee making facilities, a good shower and fantastic sea views, the hosts were friendly and helpful and the breakfast was tasty and there was plenty of it. The Miclaran is situated between Sandown and Shanklin, overlooks the sea with a coastal path at the bottom of the garden with a 15/20 minute walk to either resort. We would highly recommend The Miclaran to anyone looking for somewhere to stay on the island. A bonus for us was the parking at the front of the property.
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 24 August 2023
Andrew
United KingdomThe location was good with lovely views looking across the sea, Alan and Sue were really friendly and professional, Breakfast was first class and plentiful.
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 21 August 2023
Susan
United KingdomWe wouldn't say we 'didn't like it', however just to note that hotelier ferry discounts are not available if you book The Miclaren via this website.
The Miclaren is a lovely guest house; the beds are comfy; there are thoughtful touches in the room such as bottled water, and an extra blanket available; the sea views are beautiful, and the breakfast was tasty with plenty of choice. Alan and Sue were helpful and friendly, as was the lady who serviced our room. We'd stay again.
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 17 August 2023
Purvi
United KingdomNothing
The hotel was exceptionally clean and tidy, we had a wonderfully friendly welcome on arrival, giving us all the information we needed to have a great holiday. Loved breakfast Would definitely come again
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 14 August 2023
Jan
United KingdomWi-Fi was intimitent
Breakfast was great and location was excellent
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 10 August 2023
Heather
AustraliaFriendliness, location plus a great breakfast. Eggs poached perfectly . Vegetarian sausage very tasty. Bacon crisp.
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 8 August 2023
Andrew
United KingdomEverything was fantastic
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 30 July 2023
John
United KingdomThere was nothing to dislike!!!
Everything was perfect!!! It was spotlessly clean everywhere. The owners Alan and Sue were friendly and welcoming. Breakfast was superb.
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: 16 July 2023
Mark
United KingdomThe shower! Sorry, am used to a power shower this was merely a trickle in comparison! X
Sea view good location
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: 6 July 2023
Amanda
United KingdomThe trek to get to the beach
Lovely Seaview room
Stayed in June 2023
Reviewed: 27 June 2023
Mrs
United KingdomNothing
Breakfast was excellent and the location with a bus stop at the end of the road.
Stayed in June 2023
Reviewed: 24 June 2023
Mark
United KingdomThere was nothing for me to criticise
Spotlessly clean, very friendly & accommodating hosts, excellent location
Stayed in June 2023
Reviewed: 22 June 2023
Sandra
United KingdomNothing exceptional keep up the excellent work.
Location so close to Blueberry cafe coastal walks etc. Facilities esp the beautiful well kept garden and being able to freely access the facility courtesy of the very kind owners. Cleanliness exceptional Bedroom facilities excellent enjoyed the hot chocolate and biscuits!! Breakfast exceptional fresh and bespoke!! Everything to perfection! Well done! We will undoubtedly return again!
Stayed in May 2023
Reviewed: 19 June 2023
Joanne
United KingdomAmazing seaviews from the bedroom and breakfast room. On the coastal path for a nice stroll into shanklin or sandown
Stayed in June 2023
Reviewed: 18 June 2023
Lauren
United KingdomBeautiful view overlooking the sea from a very comfy bed! Super friendly hosts who went above and beyond. Great location. Overall the perfect base to explore the Isle of Wight.
Stayed in June 2023
Reviewed: 21 May 2023
Ted
United KingdomNothing!
Wonderful sea view from our bedroom. Lovely rear garden. Good choice for breakfast. Host very welcoming, nothing too much trouble.
Stayed in May 2023
Reviewed: 19 May 2023
Joan
United KingdomA slightly larger shower cubicle would have been good for me.
Breakfast was very good. Good quality cooked breakfast. Choices for cereal fresh fruit etc. The hosts were very helpful and obligng. The situation superb. Sea views, a great garden. The Coastal footpath literally on the doorstep. Public transport nearby.
Stayed in May 2023
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