This elegant coastal home with a sprawling fenced garden is set a bone’s throw from the cliff-backed shores of Shanklin Beach. This airy coastal retreat is a wonderful escape for large families or groups of friends seeking an escape with a couple of waggy-tailed pals. Stroll through the flower-peppered grounds of Rylstone Gardens (1 mile) where refreshing waters of bowls are provided for parched pups. Back at base, whip up a picnic spread to be scoffed on the raised deck.
This tastefully appointed property features an airy coastal interior with fresh neutral hues, ocean-inspired artwork, and breezy indoor-outdoor living. Unclip harnesses and dry soggy paws before stepping into the bright lounge/diner. Sink onto the plump sofas with a chilled drink with Fido curled by your feet. Get competitive on the PlayStation or throw open the patio doors to enjoy the balmy climate. Escape to the light-dappled breakfast room for a chat or settle in for a formal feasting affair in the stylish dining room with large bay windows. Prepare dessert in the kitchen overlooking the leafy garden. An annexe with separate access is home to the first of the bedrooms, a double with an en-suite shower room. In the main house, retire upstairs to the three remaining bedrooms, each with crisp linens and two with tranquil sea views. Outdoors, Fido and friends can bound freely on the fenced lawn, sniff out the summerhouse, or snooze on the sunny decking.
Doe-eyed dogs can enjoy a meaty treat and ear scratches during a visit to the tearooms in the Ventnor (6 miles) while the humans tuck into fresh coffees and warm bakes. Venture inland to crunch over leaves and snuffle out wildlife on the wooded walk through Firestone Copse (10 miles).