Isle of Wight, United KingdomShanklin
Haven Hall Hotel
Edwardian clifftop manor
Shanklin Isle of Wight, United Kingdom
Renovated
2017
Price
$$$
Rated for
Heritage Design WellnessOutside the door
Edwardian clifftop manor
The 1908 country house sits high above Sandown Bay, running as a private estate surrounded by two acres of gardens.
What it’s good at
Notable
An Edwardian Arts and Crafts manor preserving its original 1908 fireplaces and staircase.
Listed
Individually decorated suites furnished with period antiques and restored copper fireplaces.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
Perched on a cliff above Sandown Bay, Haven Hall Hotel feels like a storybook escape on the Isle of Wight.
Somewhere quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
The cliff path leads down to Shanklin beach, and the thatched cottages of the old village are a short stroll away.
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The rooms
French wardrobes and Duchess dressing tables furnish the rooms, and seven suites include their own full kitchens.
The pool
Bring a swimsuit.
Sun loungers and cabana tents flank the outdoor heated pool, backed by pine trees and a pool house sauna.
The spa
At the table
Breakfast is served beside French doors looking over the bay, with honey gathered from the garden beehives.
How it began
Southampton greengrocers Sam and Mary Crook built the house in 1908, and their family kept it through both World Wars.
Isle of Wight
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Our shorthand
How we rate hotels.
The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.