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Ponders End in Shide provides adults-only accommodations with a garden and a shared lounge. This bed and breakfast features free private parking and a shared kitchen. The bed and breakfast provides inner courtyard views, a sun terrace, a 24-hour front desk, and free Wifi is available throughout the property. The bed and breakfast provides guests with a patio, garden views, a seating area, satellite flat-screen TV, a fully equipped kitchen with a fridge and kitchenware, and a private bathroom with shower and slippers. Guests can have fruit and chocolates or cookies delivered to their room. At the bed and breakfast, all units include bed linen and towels. Guests at Ponders End can enjoy an à la carte or a full English/Irish breakfast. If you like to discover the area, windsurfing, cycling and fishing are possible in the surroundings and the accommodation can arrange a car rental service. Osborne House is 5.2 miles from Ponders End, while Blackgang Chine is 10 miles away. The nearest airport is Bournemouth Airport, 33 miles from the bed and breakfast.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.9 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.0)

Breakfast Info

Full English/Irish

Free Private Parking Available On Site


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Property practices

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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.6
Facilities
9.0
Cleanliness
9.7
Comfort
9.6
Value for money
9.5
Location
9.0
Free WiFi
9.5
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Robert
    Canada Canada
    The property is not pretentious but homey. Small spaces but comfortable.
  • Malcolm
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Nothing too much trouble is a phrase not often used these days but sums up our stay .
  • Wesley
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Agnes is a great host, couldn't have done more, lovely breakfast, nice to have milk, orange juice in the fridge, biscuits and coffee in the room.

Managed by David & Agnes

Company review score: 9.6Based on 199 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company info

About Host: David and Agnes are spouses. Both with various professional background. We enjoy hospitality and have won a Traveller review Award 2022. (See award on our photos). We are quite clean loving family; and enjoy helping our guests . We have leaflets for places and things to see in the Island. We treat each guest as an individual and we like to know their likes and try our best to provide as far as possible to make them as comfortable as possible. A home from home where guests meet as strangers and leave as friends. We supply full house keeping service (like hotels service). Daily room cleaning, towels charge as required. For hire of 3+ nights, linen charged as required (please let us know if require bed linen charge. (Please note due to Pandemic no door Tag being used, but we communicate with guest via phone/WhatsApp). We have 25% off Red-Funnel ferry discount codes when you come over to the island for 2 nights or more & this is on first come basis. We have a large shed/garage where bikes can be safely locked away at night. (Please note this is not available at present as under refurbishment)

Property info

About property : Ponders End has 4 bedrooms available. But from 21/09/ 2021 only 3 rooms will be available. Free Parking on premises/roadside, on a first comes basis. Big Garden, gazebo & Canopy. Bedroom BR1 and BR2 are full ensuite and upstairs first floor 14 steps (stairs). Bedroom BR4 (Standard twin room with a garden view) is Shower only Ensuite and has own private toilet and basin 4 meters along the corridor; and this is downstairs. All bedrooms have view of garden. Ponder End was built in 1963 and has been our family home. Renovated & furnished to a high modern standard in 2020, while keeping some historical features such as wood, fireplace, Aga etc. Situated near designated natural features, such as Shide Chalk Pit, Squirrel-Trail, etc. Less than 30minutes on foot from Newport town centre and the local golf course, close to the cycle path route on the old railway track and the Medina River. Perfectly located for easy access to all areas of the Island by car, bus, bike or foot and 2 minutes’ walk to bus stop. 6 minutes’ drive to Carisbrooke Castle, St Mary's Hospital and 13 minutes to Osborne House. Newport has several pubs and a variety of restaurants. Rooms are deluxe double/ twin room with view to garden & nature. Chelsea Hotel contract super king size beds that can be use as two separate singles (rooms BR1 & BR 2 only). Breakfast is free ( STARTS 07:30 - 08:30hrs. Please see housekeeping service & breakfast (details). Each of our rooms have tea/coffee making facilities and a fridge.

Neighborhood info

About Neighbourhood: The area is normally quiet, and the neighbours are friendly. Situated near the road but we have double grazed windows. Sometimes traffic on the Road could be heard if room windows are open, but we have compensated for this by providing each room with a silent Fan. We are nearby scientific interest area, designated natural features, such as Shide Chalk Pit, Squirrel-Trail, St Georges down etc, Less than 30minutes on foot from Newport town-centre and the local golf-course, close to the cycle path route on the old railway track and the Medina River. Perfectly located for easy access to all areas of the Island by car, bus, bike, or foot. Bus stop is 2 minutes’ walk from our property . 6-minutes’ drive to Carisbrooke Castle or St Mary's Hospital and 13 minutes to Osborne House. Newport has several pubs, variety of restaurants as well as some cool cafes if you want to eat out. Several supermarkets, and we are remarkably close to Asda (7 minute by foot & 2 minutes’ drive) Close by Indian restaurant (just opposite the road) and this is very much loved by our guests and at times the restaurant has provided discount to our guest .

Language Spoken

English

Area info

Amenities of Ponders End
Great facilities! Review score, 9

Most popular amenities
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free parking
  • Room service
  • Free WiFi
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Slippers
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Extra long beds (> 6.5 ft)
View
  • Inner courtyard view
  • Landmark view
  • Garden view
  • View
Outdoors
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Sun deck
  • Patio
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Shared kitchen
  • Dining table
  • Coffee machine
  • Cleaning products
  • Kitchenware
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen
  • Refrigerator
  • Kitchenette
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack
Activities
  • Snorkeling
  • Cycling
    Off-site
  • Windsurfing
    Off-site
  • Fishing
    Off-site
  • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    Additional charge
Living Area
  • Dining area
  • Sitting area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Streaming service (like Netflix)
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Satellite channels
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Fruit
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Parking garage
  • Accessible parking
Front Desk Services
  • Invoice provided
  • Lockers
  • Private check-in/out
  • Baggage storage
  • Express check-in/out
  • 24-hour front desk
Cleaning Services
  • Daily housekeeping
    Additional charge
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • Key access
  • 24-hour security
General
  • Carbon monoxide detector
  • Adults only
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Hypoallergenic
  • Designated smoking area
  • Smoke-free property
  • Hypoallergenic room available
  • Hardwood or parquet floors
  • Heating
  • Car rental
  • Fan
  • Ironing facilities
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service
Spa
  • Spa facilities
Languages Spoken
  • English

House rules

Ponders End takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in

From 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in

Check-out

From 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Curfew

The entrance to the property is closed between 11:30 PM and 3:00 AM

Refundable damage deposit

A damage deposit of GBP 50 is required on arrival. That's about USD 62. This will be collected as a cash payment. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full, in cash, subject to an inspection of the property.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children not allowed.

Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 18

Payments by Booking.com

Booking.com takes your payment for this stay on behalf of the property, but make sure you have cash for any extras once you get there.


Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

Parties

Parties/events are not allowed

Quiet hours

Guests need be quiet between 11:00 PM and 6:00 AM.

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform Ponders End of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

Payment before arrival by bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 23:00:00 and 06:00:00.

In accordance with government guidelines to minimize transmission of the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property currently isn't accepting guests from certain countries on dates where such guidelines exist.

In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Food and beverage services at this property may be limited or unavailable due to the coronavirus (COVID-19).

In accordance with government guidelines to minimize transmission of the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property can only accept bookings from essential workers/permitted travelers on dates where such guidelines exist. Reasonable evidence must be provided on arrival. If it isn't provided, your booking will be canceled on arrival.

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property has reduced reception and service hours.

In accordance with government guidelines to minimize transmission of the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property may request additional documentation from guests to validate identity, travel itinerary, and other relevant info on dates where such guidelines exist.

Spa and gym facilities at this property are unavailable due to the coronavirus (COVID-19).

Due to coronavirus (COVID-19), this property adheres to strict physical distancing measures.

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), make sure you're booking this property in accordance with the destination's local government guidelines, including (but not limited to) the purpose of travel and maximum group size.

It's not possible to stay at this property for coronavirus (COVID-19) quarantine purposes.

A damage deposit of £50 is required on arrival. This will be collected as a cash payment. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full, in cash, subject to an inspection of the property.

FAQs about Ponders End

  • The prices at Ponders End may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Room options at Ponders End include:

    • Twin/Double
    • Twin

  • Ponders End is 2,950 feet from the center of Shide. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Ponders End offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Cycling
    • Snorkeling
    • Fishing
    • Windsurfing
    • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    • Spa facilities

  • Guests staying at Ponders End can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 8.8).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Full English/Irish
    • À la carte

  • Check-in at Ponders End is from 4:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM.