The Island Holiday Company invites you to Colonels Rest, a Luxury Beachside Townhouse with Sea Views. Located just moments from the golden sands of Sandown Beach, this beautifully designed four-storey townhouse offers a luxurious coastal base for exploring the Isle of Wight.
Book direct with The Island Holiday Company for the best rates, discounted ferry travel, and exclusive guest benefits.
About the Property
Bright, contemporary interiors combine comfort with style, featuring underfloor heating throughout, high-speed internet, and thoughtfully designed spaces perfect for relaxing after a day by the sea.
The heart of the home is the first-floor open-plan living space, designed for sociable living and entertaining. Floor-to-ceiling patio doors open onto a front-facing balcony with panoramic views across Sandown Bay, where you can enjoy morning coffee while watching ships pass on the horizon.
Inside, the stylish kitchen is fully equipped with modern appliances, a breakfast bar, and plenty of workspace for preparing meals. The adjoining dining area and comfortable lounge seating create the perfect place to gather with family or friends in the evening.
Across the ground and upper floors you’ll find five beautifully furnished bedrooms, each with its own Smart TV. Many of the rooms enjoy private balconies or views across the sea or Brading Downs, giving guests their own peaceful spaces to relax.
The top-floor king-size suite features a private balcony and en-suite shower room, while another king bedroom opens onto a spacious rear terrace with sun loungers and an L-shaped outdoor sofa an ideal spot to unwind in the afternoon sun.
With private parking for two cars, an EV charging point, and Sandown’s restaurants, cafés, and attractions all within a short stroll, this home offers the perfect blend of comfort, location, and coastal charm.
Whether you're planning a family seaside holiday, a coastal retreat with friends, or a relaxing island escape, this elegant townhouse places you right in the heart of Sandown’s beautiful bay.
Accommodation
Lower Ground Floor
Entrance: door to property, from the parking space at the rear of the property
Garage: table football
Ground Floor
Bedroom 1: zip and link super king bed (can be made as a twin on request), Smart TV and en-suite
En-suite: shower cubicle, wash basin and toilet
Bedroom 2: zip and link super king bed (can be made as a twin on request) and Smart TV
Bedroom 3: zip and link super king bed (can be made as a twin on request) and Smart TV
Bathroom: bath, shower cubicle, toilet and wash basin
First Floor
Open plan kitchen/ diner lounge: American-style fridge/freezer, dishwasher, gas hob, electric oven, coffee machine, kettle, toaster, breakfast bar, dining table with chairs and bench seating, 3 sofas, TV and patio doors leading to a balcony, with sea views and exterior furniture
Utility room: washing machine, tumble dryer, vacuum cleaner, iron and board
Second Floor
Bedroom 4: king size bed, Smart TV, balcony and en-suite
En-suite: shower cubicle, toilet, wash basin and heated towel rail
Bedroom 5: king size bed, balcony and en-suite
En-suite: shower cubicle, toilet, wash basin and heated towel rail
Outside
Balconies with outdoor furniture
Private parking for 2 cars at the rear of the property. In addition, some visitor spaces are available, on a first come first served basis.
Electric Vehicle charging point (charges noted below)
Dine In Style with Yhangry
We’ve partnered with Yhangry to bring exceptional private-chef dining directly to Pebble Beach. From arrival meals to celebration dinners, enjoy restaurant-quality cuisine in the comfort of your holiday home.
Prices from £30 per person.
Contact us to plan your getaway menu and experience luxury dining at home.
Perfect for
Family holidays
Group getaways
Coastal walking breaks
Seaside escapes, with Sandown beach, attractions, cafés, and restaurants all within easy walking distance.
Guest Benefits (Book Direct)
When you book direct through The Island Holiday Company, you’ll receive:
Exclusive discounted ferry travel to the Isle of Wight
Best Rate Guarantee
Priority early check-in late check-out requests
Personal local assistance from our Ryde-based team
Also available on Airbnb and Booking.com, but guests who book direct enjoy the best rates and full access to our exclusive perks
Book Colonels House Direct Now
Key Features
Prime Sandown beach location seconds from the seafront
Sleeps up to 10 guests (max 8 adults)
5 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms
Sea views across Sandown Bay
Multiple private balconies and outdoor seating areas
Spacious open-plan kitchen, dining and living area
Underfloor heating throughout
Smart TVs in every bedroom
High-speed broadband
Private parking for 2 cars
Electric vehicle charging point available
Family attractions, cafés, restaurants and shops within walking distance
Location
The property sits just steps from Sandown Bay, one of the Isle of Wight’s most popular sandy beaches. The sweeping bay stretches from Culver Down’s dramatic chalk cliffs to the traditional seaside town of Shanklin, creating miles of golden sand perfect for swimming, sunbathing, and coastal walks.
Across the road you’ll find Sandham Gardens, a fantastic family attraction featuring crazy golf, go-karts, climbing nets, and a children’s play area.
A short stroll along the seafront leads to Yaverland Beach and the Wildheart Animal Sanctuary, home to rescued lions and tigers.
Sandown’s lively seafront offers traditional seaside fun, including cafés, restaurants, amusements, and the pier, while the surrounding bay is a popular destination for paddleboarding, sailing, windsurfing, surfing, and kite surfing.
The coastal path continues along the revetment to nearby Shanklin, where you can explore the charming Old Village and picturesque Shanklin Chine.
Guest Essentials Important Information
Guests can choose to pay a non-refundable damage waiver (£75) or provide a pre-authorised security deposit (£500) before check-in. (The deposit is only charged if damage is reported within 7 days after departure.)
There is a charger for an electric car at the property. Should you wish to use this during your stay there will be an additional £40 charge per stay, per week. Please do make us aware at the time of booking in advance of your stay if you require this service, so we can arrange to take payment.
No stag or hen parties.
No smoking or vaping indoors.
Linens and towels provided (please bring beach towels and cot linen).
Please respect the property and neighbours during your stay. A breach of these rules may result in forfeiture of your security deposit.
Caretaker details:
The Island Holiday Company manages this property in full. Should you need assistance during your stay, our local Ryde-based team is available Monday–Friday, 9am–5pm, with an out-of-hours emergency service at weekends. Full details are provided in your property brochure on arrival.
Services et équipements
Plage
Plage à proximité
Internet
Disponible dans l’hébergement : Wi-Fi gratuit
Parking et transports
Parking sur place
Cuisine
Batterie de cuisine, vaisselle, ustensiles
Bouilloire électrique
Cafetière ou bouilloire
Congélateur
Four
Four à micro-ondes
Grille-pain
Lave-vaisselle
Réfrigérateur
Chambres
5 chambres
Draps fournis
Salle de bain
4 salles de bain privées
Douche
Ensemble douche et baignoire
Sèche-cheveux
Serviettes fournies
Divertissements
Télévision
Espaces extérieurs
Balcon
Jardin
Buanderie
Blanchisserie
Machine à laver
Confort
Chauffage
Animaux de compagnie
Animaux de compagnie non admis
Accessibilité
Hébergement non-fumeurs
Services et équipements
Fer et planche à repasser
Service de ménage limité
Points forts de l’endroit
Près de l’océan
Sur le front de mer
Activités
Parc de loisirs à proximité
Dispositifs de sécurité
Détecteur de monoxyde de carbone (l’hôte a indiqué que l’hébergement était équipé d’un détecteur de monoxyde de carbone)
Détecteur de fumée (l’hôte a indiqué que l’hébergement était équipé d’un détecteur de fumée)
Informations générales
Jardin
Superficie de l’unité d’hébergement : 181 mètres carrés
Un e-mail contenant les instructions relatives à l'arrivée et au départ vous sera envoyé par l'hôte
Les informations fournies par l’hébergement peuvent être traduites à l’aide d’outils de traduction automatique
Animaux domestiques
Animaux de compagnie non admis.
Enfants et lits supplémentaires
Les enfants sont admis
Événements
Événements non autorisés
Fumeurs/non-fumeurs
Hébergement non-fumeurs
Informations importantes
À savoir absolument
Cet hébergement est géré par un hôte professionnel et fourni dans le cadre d’une activité commerciale, industrielle ou libérale.
Des frais pour toute personne supplémentaire peuvent être facturés et dépendent de la politique de l'hébergement
Une pièce d'identité officielle avec photo et un dépôt de garantie en espèces, par carte de crédit ou par carte de débit, peuvent être demandés à l'arrivée pour couvrir tous frais imprévus
Les demandes spéciales, qui ne peuvent pas être garanties, sont soumises à disponibilité à l'arrivée et peuvent entraîner des frais supplémentaires
Les fêtes et les événements de groupe sont interdits
Les chambres insonorisées ne sont pas garanties
L'hôte a indiqué que l'hébergement était équipé d'un détecteur de monoxyde de carbone
L'hôte a indiqué que l'hébergement était équipé d'un détecteur de fumée
Cet hébergement est géré par notre partenaire, Abritel. Un e-mail d'Abritel contenant un lien vers un compte Abritel qui vous permettra de modifier ou d'annuler votre réservation
Si vous annulez votre réservation, la politique d’annulation de l’hôte s’appliquera. Conformément à la réglementation européenne sur les droits des consommateurs, les services de réservation d’hébergement ne sont pas soumis au droit de rétractation.
À propos du quartier
Ce chalet vous donne rendez-vous à Sandown, plus précisément près de parcs de loisirs, au bord de l'eau. Profitez de votre séjour dans la région pour visiter les célèbres Portsmouth Historic Dockyard et Shanklin Old Village, ou vous en mettre plein la vue aux emblématiques Isle of Wight Zoo et Amazon World Zoo Park. Les agréables Isle of Wight Donkey Sanctuary et Fauconnerie de l'Île de Wight méritent aussi une visite. Consultez notre guide de voyage sur Sandown
Aéroport de Southampton (SOU) - 109 min en voiture
Restaurants
Castle Inn
11 min à pied
Fat Harry's
7 min à pied
Jolly Sailor
1 min à pied
The Reef
5 min à pied
Bellamys Bistro
6 min à pied
Foire aux questions
Les animaux domestiques sont-ils admis dans l'hébergement ?
Non, les animaux de compagnie ne sont pas admis au sein de l'hébergement.
Combien coûte un séjour dans l’hébergement Colonels House ?
À partir du 25 mai 2026, les prix constatés pour un séjour d’une nuit pour deux adultes dans l’hébergement Colonels House le 16 juin 2026 commencent à 1 944 €, taxes et frais compris. Ce prix est fondé sur le prix par nuit le plus bas constaté dans les dernières 24 heures pour des séjours dans les 30 prochains jours. Les prix sont susceptibles de changer. Choisissez vos dates pour obtenir des prix plus exacts.
À combien s’élèvent les frais de parking ?
Un parking est disponible sur place.
Quelle est l'heure d'arrivée à l'hébergement Colonels House ?
Les arrivées sont prévues à partir de 16 h 00.
Quelle est l'heure de départ de l'hébergement Colonels House ?
Le départ a lieu à 10 h 00.
Où se situe l'hébergement ?
Envie d'un séjour riche en découvertes ? Ce chalet qui profite d'une belle situation au bord de l'eau se trouve à moins de 10 minutes de marche des sites suivants : Plage de Sandown, Dinosaur Isle et Plage de Yaverland. Jetée de Sandown et Isle of Wight Zoo se trouvent également à moins de 15 minutes. Gare de Sandown est à 15 minutes à pied et Gare de Lake est à 25 minutes.
Avis sur l’hébergement Colonels House
Avis
Exceptionnel
Tous les avis affichés ont été émis à l’issue de vraies expériences de voyage. Seuls les voyageurs qui ont réservé un séjour chez nous peuvent en soumettre. Nous vérifions les avis conformément à nos directives et nous les publions tous, qu’ils soient positifs ou négatifs.
Note des voyageurs de 10 (Excellent), d’après 29 avis sur 32.
10 – Excellent
29
Note des voyageurs de 8 (Bien), d’après 2 avis sur 32.
8 – Bien
2
Note des voyageurs de 6 (Satisfaisant), d’après 1 avis sur 32.
6 – Satisfaisant
1
Note des voyageurs de 4 (Médiocre), d’après 0 avis sur 32.
4 – Médiocre
0
Note des voyageurs de 2 (Horrible), d’après 0 avis sur 32.
2 – Horrible
0
10
Propreté
10
Emplacement
Avis
Avis provenant d’un site partenaire
10/10 Excellent
Nicki
20 avr. 2025
Great family break in a lovely house
Living space and decor.. also clean throughout, and great location
Nicki
Avis provenant d’un site partenaire
10/10 Excellent
Craig
24 févr. 2025
We had a wonderful relaxing time, thank you very much.
Great location with stunning views situated very close to Sandown town.
Craig
Avis provenant d’un site partenaire
10/10 Excellent
24 oct. 2024
Thank you for a wonderful stay
Thank you for a wonderful stay. The house was beautiful and such a great location. We had a fabulous time spending time with our family
Avis provenant d’un site partenaire
10/10 Excellent
3 avr. 2024
Thanks a lot
Thanks a lot. Really enjoyed our stay. Great house and the nstructions are all set up really well.
Avis provenant d’un site partenaire
10/10 Excellent
Sandra
23 juil. 2024
Wonderful stay
Spotless and extremely well equipped home. It felt very spacious and, of course, those spectacular views. Loved it and hope for a return visit.
Sandra
Avis provenant d’un site partenaire
10/10 Excellent
Clare
12 oct. 2025
Excellent house in Sandown
Well appointed house, ideal for a group or large family holiday.
A cafetière would be a welcome addition to the kitchen and a couple of the bedrooms would benefit from privacy blinds as they are overlooked. Also we appreciate that this is a deliberate design feature, but the wonderful balconies having opaque glass means you can’t see the views unless standing up or on a high chair.
Clare
Avis provenant d’un site partenaire
10/10 Excellent
4 avr. 2024
I recently had the pleasure of staying in Colonels House along with my family
I recently had the pleasure of staying in Colonels House along with my family. It was amazing. The best accommodation on the Island by far. Clean, comfortable, lots of room and great view of the beach. Ideal location for families. Thanks for such a fantastic holiday home
Avis vérifié
10/10 Excellent
Rachel W.
27 août 2022
Les points forts : Propreté, arrivée, communication, emplacement et exactitude de l’annonce
Group holiday
Such an easy process from start to finish. Booking was easy, property was superbly placed and everything that was needed was catered for. I'd definitely use the holiday company again.
Rachel W.
Séjour de 7 nuits en août 2022
Avis provenant d’un site partenaire
10/10 Excellent
David
12 juil. 2023
Excellent
A very spacious house. The standard of furniture and fittings is very high and it was exceptionally clean. I was also impressed with the quality and professionalism of staff at Island Holiday Company.
The beach is so close and that was a real bonus.
David
Avis provenant d’un site partenaire
10/10 Excellent
Emma
24 oct. 2024
Beautiful house.
Loved the house, plenty of space ,modern and comfortable.Company was very good to deal with, helpful and friendly. Great to be right opposite a lovely beach.
Empty the dishwasher before new guests arrive and make sure things are clean before they are put away ( we found 2 filthy pans)
Emma
Avis provenant d’un site partenaire
10/10 Excellent
Marion
24 oct. 2024
Fantastic Accommodation
Its spacious, luxurious, well located with every household amenity included - well worth the money. Looking forward to a return visit.
Possible aerial installed in lounge rather than streaming only.
Marion
Avis provenant d’un site partenaire
10/10 Excellent
25 avr. 2024
We stayed for 5 nights and had a brilliant time
We stayed for 5 nights and had a brilliant time. The house is so well equipped, is in a perfect position for the beach, playground, amusements and Island attractions. The whole family really loved the house. It is across 4 floors so we are all a little bit fitter now having climbed more stairs than usual. There is also some building works next door but we barely heard anything at all.
Avis vérifié
10/10 Excellent
Tim R.
8 avr. 2024
Les points forts : Propreté, arrivée, communication, emplacement et exactitude de l’annonce
BRILLIANT PROPERTY
We stayed for 5 nights and had a brilliant time. The house is so well equipped, is in a perfect position for the beach, playground, amusements and Island attractions. The whole family really loved the house.
It is across 4 floors so we are all a little bit fitter now having climbed more stairs than usual. There is also some building works next door but we barely heard anything at all.
Tim R.
Séjour de 5 nuits en avril 2024
Avis provenant d’un site partenaire
10/10 Excellent
4 avr. 2024
Thank you very much for the holiday stay at Colonels House we had a lovely relaxing time, the view a
Thank you very much for the holiday stay at Colonels House we had a lovely relaxing time, the view across the bay are top notch and the accommodation is outstanding, extremely spacious and very quiet even blocking out the road noise from below. I highly recommend to anyone thinking of staying here as it is well worth the price, it is well situated mere footsteps from the beach and only a few minutes walk into Sandown town and attractions themselves. We will definitely be looking at a return visit ourselves. Thank you again for accommodating our stay. Many Thanks Kind Regards Craig and family.
Avis provenant d’un site partenaire
10/10 Excellent
Nancy R.
20 sept. 2023
Beachfront Condo
This new, four story lodging was good for our group, even though some of the elders didn't like the stairs. The balconies allowed our group to have private time. During our four night stay we needed to buy more toilet paper and paper towels, this was disappointing. I might suggest creative labeling of the cabinets so the hidden doors for the appliances don't break down. Overall, a lovely spot for an Isle of Wight getaway.
Nancy R.
Avis provenant d’un site partenaire
10/10 Excellent
David
17 juin 2024
Superb accommodation
Almost brand new building in pristine condition. 5 nice bedrooms, 3 with en suite bathroom. Sitting room, dining area and kitchen all in one on the same floor. Kitchen excellent with everything needed. Huge television in sitting room and smaller ones in the bedrooms. A lot of stairs.
I don’t think you can.
David
Avis provenant d’un site partenaire
10/10 Excellent
Jimmy
17 avr. 2024
Great place, big spacious right on the beach.
Great location, really good customer care from the team when we rang them. Good bedrooms. Kitchen had nice big fridges, balconies and bathrooms also great and lots of hot water.
Blinds are rubbish and don't black out the light at all in most rooms. Fine this time of year, but in the height of summer is will be very difficult to get the kids to sleep with.
Also it is a big place so great for families but lacking some children's amenities, specifically some plastic cutlery knives and forks for kids.
Jimmy
Avis provenant d’un site partenaire
6/10 Satisfaisant
25 oct. 2023
Lovely house, but building work unbearable
The location of Colonel’s House is perfect and the house itself was lovely, it was also clean and comfortable, the fixtures and fittings were all good quality and had everything we needed.
The building/construction site is right next to Colonel’s House, our cars were blocked in the drive on numerous occasions by builders vans, which meant us constantly having to get there attention on site to get them to move their vehicles. There was not “some noise”, there was noise all day, we were woken up every morning between 7.20am and 7.50am when the crane started up and the builders started work, this noise continued through the day without a break until 4.40pm/5.00pm when the builders went home. The noise was so loud if you sat on the balcony you couldn’t hear the person sitting next to you talking.
We all lead busy hectic lives and came on holiday for some rest and relaxation which unfortunately we didn’t get at Colonel’s House.
Avis provenant d’un site partenaire
10/10 Excellent
Melanie
19 févr. 2026
We’ll be back!
Spacious house for 8 adults, enough cutlery and condiments to dine in. Loved the proximity to the sea and comfortable beds. Plenty to do in Sandown and the beach was lovely.
The biggest shame for us was the privacy glass. We chose this house for the views as my mother had an operation and needed to rest while we had fun. She couldn’t see the sea at all unless she stood up-other properties in the same block had clear glass. There was everything you needed except oven gloves and a hand towel, you wouldn’t think to bring these.
Melanie
Avis provenant d’un site partenaire
10/10 Excellent
Ruth
29 août 2025
Beautiful house in a fabulous location
The house is huge! It’s very nicely decorated and there was plenty of room for everyone. The off-street parking takes the street out of finding a spot and the location meant we could easily walk to all of Sandown’s amenities. We had two kids with us (6 and 3) and it worked well with them as we could put them in a twin room at the back of the house but still have a nice en-suite room next door for the parents. We had such a brilliant week, our third year in a row visiting the island, and will definitely try to book into this house again next year.
Honestly, it was just lovely! We were very impressed. If pushed, it would have been nice to have some oven gloves and some plastic/picnic crockery/cups etc that we could use for the kids and possibly for on the balconies.
Ruth
Avis provenant d’un site partenaire
10/10 Excellent
11 janv. 2023
Another excellent stay
This is a perfect holiday location. The only thing that lets this house down is one set of keys. There were 3 groups staying so we had to use lockbox which isn’t ideal at the back of the house when using the front door! If another set of keys can’t be provided then a second lock box at the front would be a big help. Other that this we had a fantastic break. Thank you.
Avis provenant d’un site partenaire
8/10 Bien
26 sept. 2022
Location, location
Excellent position. Yards from the beach and sea, good restaurants within short walking distance and a home from home.
Avis provenant d’un site partenaire
10/10 Excellent
10 avr. 2022
A lovely week with a view
Fantastic week stay. Views and location are just perfect. The house is beautiful. Please be aware the accommodation is over 4 floors and it’s a long way from the bottom to the top! This was not a problem for us and the views from the top balconies are beautiful. The house is very well kitted out. The only thing that let it didn’t for us was the beds. They are all very firm so no one slept that well. We’d definitely come back again though and hope to! Thanks for having us.
Avis provenant d’un site partenaire
8/10 Bien
Elizabeth S.
21 févr. 2022
A mixed experience
Colonels rest is a beautiful property, right on the seafront. Ten of us stayed for a week, four adults six children.
When we arrived something was wrong with the heating. It's a very complicated system where every four feet has a different thermostat. The first night we couldn't get bedrooms above 16/17. The showers were also scalding hot and couldn't be turned down. I alerted the holiday company the next day, they responded very quickly and the heating issue was resolved centrally I assume via an app. However, the hot water problem wasn't resolved until day five of the trip - and I believe time was wasted sending an unskilled worker when I had confirmed it wasn't a quick fix of turning down the boiler. By the time the plumber came and fixed it, we had four days of only a single usable shower for 10 people.
Hopefully these issues were bad luck on our part, but there are also some strange quirks about the property. No master bedroom with an ensuite and a sea view, so you need to choose between one or the other. Not enough plug points in the kitchen - one over the draining board! Kitchen and living room two floors up from car parking so for carrying shopping/cases it's a pain. Only one toilet that isn't connected to a bedroom in the whole place. Complicated system for washing machine and oven. It was very reasonably priced (off season) but in the summer it was listed for about 5 times the price, and I would have been dissatisfied.
Having said that - it's directly on the beach, spotlessly clean, and the company did respond quickly every time I messaged them. So, a mixed bag!
Elizabeth S.
Avis provenant d’un site partenaire
10/10 Excellent
David B.
31 oct. 2021
Good base for touring the island
The house is new-build and in excellent condition. It is well equipped and has fine sea-views.
Sandown itself is a little run down (several hotels stand empty) and doesn't seem to have many restaurants, pubs etc. However, it is ideal for a family group with children where the intention is to dine in the evening. It has many attractions suitable for young and old - dinosaur museum, zoo, crazy golf, beach and cliff walks and an excellent Roman villa nearby with an opportunity to create a mosaic/tile. There is also a pier. Sandown proved a good base for touring the island.