House in England
6 guests · 3 bedrooms · 2 baths
Reasons to book
Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Great for petsBring all your friends and family, even the furry ones
Top-tier experienceA high end property in this area
About this house rental
Shellharbour is a deceptively spacious holiday cottage, offering a warm welcome as you step through the front door to discover high ceilings and charming period features. The layout is perfect for multi-generational groups, with the main bedrooms conveniently located on the ground floor, ensuring easy access for all. At the heart of the home, the living space creates a comfortable gathering area, while the kitchen boasts stunning panoramic sea views.
The space
The Ground Floor
The ground floor of Shellharbour features three beautifully appointed bedrooms—a super king, a twin, and a king bedroom with an en suite shower and loo. Each room is accessed off the main hallway, with the king bedroom and sitting room opening onto a charming veranda at the front of the house. The modern kitchen, complete with a 5-burner gas range oven and stone worktops, offers a bright and fresh space that leads to a balcony with stunning views over the expansive garden and sea.
A family bathroom with a bath and overhead shower is located on the landing between the ground and lower ground floors. Throughout the floor, period features have been carefully preserved, maintaining the original character of the building.
Lower Ground Floor
The lower ground floor at Shellharbour offers a practical and spacious utility room, complete with a sink, washing machine, dryer, and ample storage for sandy beachwear and boots. This floor also includes a second bathroom with a bath, overhead shower, and loo. Through the utility room, you can access the expansive garden, featuring a small patio perfect for barbecues, with plenty of space for sunbathing or playing games.
A cosy snug/playroom is also located on this floor, equipped with a comfortable sofa bed, providing an optional sleeping area for two additional guests, making it an ideal retreat for relaxation or family fun.
First Floor
The first floor at Shellharbour, a converted attic space, offers the perfect retreat for those looking to relax or work while on holiday. With a dedicated desk and office chair, it's an ideal spot for catching up on work or enjoying some quiet time. The stunning, far-reaching views from this floor stretch all the way to Portsmouth and the iconic Spinnaker Tower, providing a serene and inspiring backdrop for both productivity and relaxation.
The Garden
The large, wraparound garden at Shellharbour is perfect for enjoying both morning sunshine and stunning sunsets. It offers plenty of grassy space, with a patio area near the house ideal for BBQs. At the end of the garden, you'll find a private parking space and access to the road leading down to the beach, making it convenient for coastal strolls.
Dogs
Shellharbour warmly welcomes guests to bring their furry friends along, with a small fee of £35 per pet, per stay, to cover extra cleaning. The East Wight is exceptionally dog-friendly, offering many beautiful coastal and scenic walks right from the front door. This property accommodates up to two dogs or cats, making it the perfect getaway for you and your pets to enjoy together.
Checkin Information
Check-in is available from 3pm on the day of your arrival. If we’re able to arrange early access, we’ll send you a text on the day to let you know. We strive to make your stay as smooth and enjoyable as possible!
History
Seaview is a charming seaside village on the Isle of Wight, known for its rich history and stunning coastal views. Dating back to the 16th century, Seaview grew from humble beginnings into a popular Victorian and Edwardian holiday destination. By the mid-19th century, it had become a bustling resort, attracting visitors with its peaceful atmosphere and beautiful beaches.
The Isle of Wight itself is steeped in history, from its Roman roots to its role as a royal retreat for Queen Victoria. With its scenic coastline, quaint villages, and historical landmarks, the island offers something for everyone, making it a perfect getaway for those staying in our holiday homes. Whether you're exploring Seaview's historic streets or the island’s natural beauty, there’s plenty to discover.
Guest access
Guests will have exclusive use of the whole property for the duration of their stay.
The space
The Ground Floor
The ground floor of Shellharbour features three beautifully appointed bedrooms—a super king, a twin, and a king bedroom with an en suite shower and loo. Each room is accessed off the main hallway, with the king bedroom and sitting room opening onto a charming veranda at the front of the house. The modern kitchen, complete with a 5-burner gas range oven and stone worktops, offers a bright and fresh space that leads to a balcony with stunning views over the expansive garden and sea.
A family bathroom with a bath and overhead shower is located on the landing between the ground and lower ground floors. Throughout the floor, period features have been carefully preserved, maintaining the original character of the building.
Lower Ground Floor
The lower ground floor at Shellharbour offers a practical and spacious utility room, complete with a sink, washing machine, dryer, and ample storage for sandy beachwear and boots. This floor also includes a second bathroom with a bath, overhead shower, and loo. Through the utility room, you can access the expansive garden, featuring a small patio perfect for barbecues, with plenty of space for sunbathing or playing games.
A cosy snug/playroom is also located on this floor, equipped with a comfortable sofa bed, providing an optional sleeping area for two additional guests, making it an ideal retreat for relaxation or family fun.
First Floor
The first floor at Shellharbour, a converted attic space, offers the perfect retreat for those looking to relax or work while on holiday. With a dedicated desk and office chair, it's an ideal spot for catching up on work or enjoying some quiet time. The stunning, far-reaching views from this floor stretch all the way to Portsmouth and the iconic Spinnaker Tower, providing a serene and inspiring backdrop for both productivity and relaxation.
The Garden
The large, wraparound garden at Shellharbour is perfect for enjoying both morning sunshine and stunning sunsets. It offers plenty of grassy space, with a patio area near the house ideal for BBQs. At the end of the garden, you'll find a private parking space and access to the road leading down to the beach, making it convenient for coastal strolls.
Dogs
Shellharbour warmly welcomes guests to bring their furry friends along, with a small fee of £35 per pet, per stay, to cover extra cleaning. The East Wight is exceptionally dog-friendly, offering many beautiful coastal and scenic walks right from the front door. This property accommodates up to two dogs or cats, making it the perfect getaway for you and your pets to enjoy together.
Checkin Information
Check-in is available from 3pm on the day of your arrival. If we’re able to arrange early access, we’ll send you a text on the day to let you know. We strive to make your stay as smooth and enjoyable as possible!
History
Seaview is a charming seaside village on the Isle of Wight, known for its rich history and stunning coastal views. Dating back to the 16th century, Seaview grew from humble beginnings into a popular Victorian and Edwardian holiday destination. By the mid-19th century, it had become a bustling resort, attracting visitors with its peaceful atmosphere and beautiful beaches.
The Isle of Wight itself is steeped in history, from its Roman roots to its role as a royal retreat for Queen Victoria. With its scenic coastline, quaint villages, and historical landmarks, the island offers something for everyone, making it a perfect getaway for those staying in our holiday homes. Whether you're exploring Seaview's historic streets or the island’s natural beauty, there’s plenty to discover.
Guest access
Guests will have exclusive use of the whole property for the duration of their stay.
Amenities at Shellharbour, spacious family and pet friendly space with stunning views
Non-smoking
Pets allowed
Family friendly
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Ratings and reviews
10 / 10Outstanding·May 2026
We visited in early May, group of 4 friends. We decided to go without a car and used the train, foot ferry and buses. Very convenient location with a lovely walk into Ryde and also a regular bus service. The house is very clean and well equipped with spectacular views although it does have the idiosyncrasies of an older property, for example the showers could be a little temperamental. We would have appreciated the addition of a microwave but otherwise the kitchen is beautiful. There are a great number of family photos around which we found a little odd for a holiday let, it was rather too personal. We really appreciated the milk, teas and coffee to get our holiday started and the bouquet of tulips was a lovely addition. Overall we thoroughly enjoyed our stay, Seaview is a lovely friendly village with places to eat and drink and lots of pleasant walks. We managed visits to Osborne House, Ventnor Botanical Gardens and also Carisbrook Castle using the bus and train.
10 / 10Outstanding·Jul 2025
Shellharbour is a truly wonderful property, bright, clean and very spacious. All rooms were beautifully appointed and when we entered it immediately felt like a home from home.
The property benefits from 3 bathrooms, one of them en-suite, which for a family of 6 is a real plus.
We were pleasantly surprised to find some welcome provisions in the fridge - a lovely touch. We also have to commend the team at Curated Spaces who answered all queries in a timely manner and made the checking in/out process very simple.
So, it's a great property, but for us the key feature is the view; accessed via the spacious kitchen is a balcony that runs the length of the building with the most wonderful 180 degree sea views. There were many days we could have just sat there drinking in the view until we forced ourselves to leave. We were joined by a family of 4 one evening and still had plenty of room.
Thank you Curated Spaces , we're going to book again next year.
10 / 10Outstanding·Feb 2025
Great property, newly decorated - great location short walk to the beach, cafe and pub - hosts were very communicative and flexible with checkin/out times
10 / 10Outstanding·Dec 2024
Lovely spacious comfortable house which was perfect for us and our 2 dogs especially having a nice garden for them. There were lots of good walks from Seaview along the coast in both directions with nice little cafes to stop at along the way.
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10Outstanding
(7 Ratings)
"We visited in early May, group of 4 friends. We decided to go without a car and used the train, foot ferry and buses. Very convenient location with a lovely walk into Ryde and also a regular bus servi..."
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