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The Old Radar Station, St Boniface Down, Ventnor

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Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 8200 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space
  • Ocean view

Explore the area

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Ventnor, ENG
  • Ventnor Beach
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Shanklin Old Village
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Shanklin Beach
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Southampton (SOU)
    ‪81 min drive‬

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About the area

Ventnor

A family-friendly stay in Ventnor awaits you at this holiday home. You'll be within a 5-minute walk of Ventnor Downs and 2 km (1.2 mi) from Monks Bay Beach. Highlights at this holiday home include a kitchen and a balcony. .You can enjoy a TV with a DVD player, and home features 4 bathrooms, a coffee/tea maker and a hairdryer. In-room dining is easy with a kitchen that comes equipped with a fridge, a microwave and a stovetop. A living room and an iron/ironing board are also available. .This pet-friendly holiday home offers a water park, a rooftop terrace and a garden. Added amenities include barbecues. .Sights within a 30-minute walk of this Ventnor holiday home include Isle of Wight Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and Oceanblue Sea Charters.

What's nearby

  • Ventnor Beach - 3 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Steephill Cove Beach - 4 min drive - 3.4 km
  • Isle of Wight Donkey Sanctuary - 7 min drive - 6.4 km
  • Shanklin Old Village - 9 min drive - 7.4 km
  • Shanklin Beach - 10 min drive - 7.7 km

Getting around

  • Shanklin Station - 18 min drive
  • Southampton (SOU) - 139 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Besty & Spinkys - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Fishermans Cottage - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪The Crab Inn - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪The Beach Shack - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Blenheim - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

The Old Radar Station, St Boniface Down, Ventnor

Set on the highest point of the Island, you have the opportunity to stay in an extraordinary piece of British history. This recently converted WW2 Receiver Station formed a critical part of the UK s Chain Home Radar Early Warning System.

"I think we can say that the Battle of Britain might never have been won... if it were not for the radar chain" MRAF Sir William Sholto Douglas

Today the house, situated on St Boniface Down, within beautiful National Trust landscape, provides comfortable, modern, accommodation with spectacular views out to sea and towards nearby Ventnor town.
On the ground floor there are 4 generous bedrooms (3 large doubles - 2 with en-suite, and 1 with twin beds), utility and family bathroom. On the new first floor there is a large open plan space that contains living, dining and kitchen. To the south west there are fabulous views out to the bay and sea beyond. From the kitchen there is access to a large protected roof terrace with view right across the Island and back to the mainland.
For enthusiastic walkers please visit the National Trust's website

Please note: the historical nature of this building and its national listing create unique spaces. Whilst ground floor bedrooms are luxurious, we believe, and all have windows they do not have views as they are set within the original spaces of the Radar building. We feel the first floor lounge and terrace views more than make up for this providing some of the most spectacular views on the island.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 4 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Rooftop terrace

Laundry

  • Laundromat nearby

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming cats and dogs only
  • 2 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Water park
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Spelunking nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Theme park nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 2,153 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Rules

Please be aware this house is not available for groups greater than 8 without prior confirmation from owners.

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Maximum 2 pets
  • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited.

Frequently asked questions

Are there any beaches close to The Old Radar Station, St Boniface Down, Ventnor ?

The closest beach to The Old Radar Station, St Boniface Down, Ventnor is Ventnor Beach (1.3 km).

Does The Old Radar Station, St Boniface Down, Ventnor have a pool?

No, this holiday home doesn't have a pool.

Does The Old Radar Station, St Boniface Down, Ventnor have a waterslide?

No, but it has a waterpark and lazy river.

Is The Old Radar Station, St Boniface Down, Ventnor family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as a water park, a BBQ and highchairs, it's no surprise that The Old Radar Station, St Boniface Down, Ventnor is a winner with our family travellers.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Old Radar Station, St Boniface Down, Ventnor ?

No, The Old Radar Station, St Boniface Down, Ventnor does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at The Old Radar Station, St Boniface Down, Ventnor ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.