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Haven Hall is a luxury Hotel with 14 rooms and suites by the sea on the Isle of Wight. The 2-acres of landscaped gardens were awarded the Best Hotel Garden on the Isle of Wight in 2017, 2018, 2019 & 2022 by Alan Titchmarsh. There is a swimming pool, grass tennis court and croquet lawn. Secure parking and electric vehicle chargers available for guests. All rooms are air-conditioned with free high-speed WiFi and Smart TVs. Recent guests include the actor Colin Firth, the comedian Jimmy Carr and the footballer Peter Crouch with his wife Abbey Clancy. Helicopter landing is possible at Haven Hall. Haven Hall can provide a 20% discount voucher for ferry travel to the Isle of Wight.
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Haven Hall comes highly recommended for its pristine cleanliness and luxurious atmosphere, with guests often noting the property's meticulous attention to detail. The hotel's amenities, including the locally sourced breakfast, verdant gardens, and inviting pool, have earned rave reviews, as has the personalized and thoughtful service from the staff.
Although on the pricier side, many regard the experience as providing excellent value, especially for special getaways, given the comfortable and well-appointed rooms with stunning sea views and the hotel's prime location close to the beach and local attractions.
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This hotel, with wonderful views of the channel and the coast line of England, presents a style normally associated with a boutique 5 star hotel in central London. The attention to detail is fabulous, even to the presence of small scissors in each bedroom so you don’t break a nail when opening a coffee sachet. Located on the outskirts of Shanklin, there is an opportunity to walk along the coastal path literally yards from the hotel, taking you to the quaint village of Shanklin, complete with thatched roofs and ‘Olde English’ pubs (the ‘Village Inn’ has the best cream tea we’ve ever had, and we’ve had many!’).
We went closed-season and we’re the only people staying - note: the hotel doesn’t operate a restaurant but they are many to choose from not too far away - but it certainly deserves its 5 star rating and the Owners, the Barrett’s, should be congratulated for creating a beautiful, stylish and well-thought out hotel.
Chapeau!
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Date of stay: December 2024Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Response from David Barratt, Owner at Haven Hall
Responded 4 Dec 2024
Many thanks indeed for your very kind review. We are so glad that you enjoyed your stay with us. Arielle & I look forward to welcoming you again to Haven Hall Hotel. Best Wishes. David (owner & manager)
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Ever dreamed of having an elegant country home on the English coast? Complete with tennis, pool, gardens, terrace, all overlooking the sea, David and Arielle welcomed us with warmth and gracious hospitality. They gave wonderful advice for restaurants and places to see when the weather was lovely, and the day it stormed, we sat in the bay window and watched the weather while playing scrabble and backgammon. Fancy a drink? There is an honor bar and free coffee and tea anytime. Food allergy? No problem. They will make a marvelous breakfast, with homemade lemon curd or marmalade. We stayed in room number 1 which is magnificent and has grand views of the sea. Comfy bed, good pillows, great bathtub. We watched another family arrive by helicopter from our window. We hope to return for another relaxing stay.
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Date of stay: September 2023Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Response from David Barratt, Owner at Haven Hall
Responded 1 Apr 2024
Many thanks indeed for your very kind review. We are so glad that you enjoyed your stay with us. Arielle & I look forward to welcoming you again to Haven Hall Hotel. Best Wishes. David (owner & manager)
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We spent 3 nights at the Haven Hall. No expense has been spared on the facilities and design of this exceptional hotel. The attention to detail is extraordinary, including a small pair of scissors in each room to help with cutting open the complimentary beverage sachets. The rooms are furnished and decorated in a tasteful and comfortable fashion. The lounge and breakfast areas are spacious and airy. In fact, the whole atmosphere of the place is luxurious and relaxing. We spent some time at the heated pool where recliners and towels are provided, not to mention carefully chosen drinks at the honesty bar in the pool pavilion. The indoor version of this bar provided an extensive late night choice of carefully chosen drinks. I cannot praise highly enough the taste and vision of Arielle and David Barratt, whose creation this is and whose presence in the hotel was a warm and welcoming addition to the terrific ambience of the place.
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Date of stay: June 2024Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Response from David Barratt, Owner at Haven Hall
Responded 8 Jul 2024
Many thanks indeed for your very kind review. We are so glad that you enjoyed your stay with us. Arielle & I look forward to welcoming you again to Haven Hall Hotel. Best Wishes. David (owner & manager)
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The stay was superb! Everything about our stay was perfect. We were greeted at the massive black and gold entry gates by our host/owner DAVID and immediately transported to a storybook surroundings of manicured gardens, patios a fountain and views of the ocean. The 7 million dollar renovation of the mansion shows in every room…attention to detail abounds! Every need is attended to and the staff is wonderful. I sound like I’m gushing and I am. A totally perfect experience and I will be back if given then opportunity. The service, beauty, tranquility and care made this a truly exceptional experience!
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Date of stay: May 2024
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Trip type: Travelled as a couple
Room Tip: Book extra days… you won’t want to leave!
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Response from David Barratt, Owner at Haven Hall
Responded 30 May 2024
Many thanks indeed for your very kind review. We are so glad that you enjoyed your stay with us. Arielle & I look forward to welcoming you again to Haven Hall Hotel. Best Wishes. David (owner & manager)
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Personal service from both owner David and his young waiting staff is the essence of the atmosphere at this small hotel in a beautiful Arts and Crafts house, overlooking the sea and set in immaculate gardens. The highlight for me was the varied breakfast menu .. lots of choice, main courses cooked very well to order, and everything of the highest quality and locally sourced where possible. The house is very bright and airy and spotlessly clean. The refreshments tray in my room was very well stocked and included a small pair of scissors for opening tea/coffee sachets, a thoughtful touch that I haven't seen elsewhere. The bed was very comfortable and hot water plentiful.
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Date of stay: May 2024
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Response from David Barratt, Owner at Haven Hall
Responded 19 May 2024
Many thanks indeed for your very kind review. We are so glad that you enjoyed your stay with us. Arielle & I look forward to welcoming you again to Haven Hall Hotel. Best Wishes. David (owner & manager)
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This is a most glorious and charming hotel which has every creature comfort you would want together with the most spectacular situation. The large and wonderfully kept gardens overlook the sea and there is ample space to have breakfast outside, which we did, as well as having sun loungers dotted around the perfectly manicured lawns plus a large swimming pool and sauna. The bedroom is furnished beautifully and the large bed is extremely comfortable and the bathroom is excellent with probably the best shower I've ever come across. The view from the room overlooked the sea and the large grounds. The hotel is closely managed by the owners, David & Arielle Barrett, who ensure the hotel runs smoothly and efficiently and nothing is too much trouble. Each morning David speaks to each of the guests at breakfast, which are delicious, with helpful information on the island as well as being the perfect host. There is plenty of parking and a couple of EV chargers. We certainly look forward returning there and I cannot recommend this hotel highly enough.
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Date of stay: June 2024
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Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Response from David Barratt, Owner at Haven Hall
Responded 9 Jun 2024
Many thanks indeed for your very kind review. We are so glad that you enjoyed your stay with us. Arielle & I look forward to welcoming you again to Haven Hall Hotel. Best Wishes. David (owner & manager)
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Top marks for first impressions, thanks to the warm welcome from the owners, stunning sea views and beautiful, clearly well-maintained property. Really loved the peacefulness and beauty of the hotel's location, as well as its facilities such as sauna and secluded pool area; while also being within walking distance of Shanklin's attractions, and easy driving distance of the rest of the island's many attractions. We stayed in the penthouse apartment (two pretty bedrooms with en suite shower rooms, a light and airy living area with sofa bed, well-equipped kitchen, additional shower room and small balcony with table and chairs), perfect for the five of us to spread out and relax in over the long Easter weekend. Breakfast is included and was superb - freshly made, well cooked and hot food was served promptly (so it was actually still hot) by friendly and attentive staff. Also appreciated the owners' thoughtfulness in providing an excellent list of recommended restaurants, in various locations across the island (we were glad we followed their recommendation to prebook restaurants before we arrived, as the places we went for dinner were popular and appeared fully booked); also appreciated the ferry discount they sent us and advice to book speedy boarding.
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Date of stay: April 2023
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Response from David Barratt, Owner at Haven Hall
Responded 11 Apr 2023
Many thanks indeed for your very kind review. It was a pleasure welcoming you and your family to our home and hotel. Arielle & I look forward to welcoming you again to Haven Hall Hotel. Best Wishes. David (owner & manager)
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Just back from a wonderful three night stay at the unique boutique Haven Hall Hotel. David takes the time to show you around their renovated home-from-home and gave us great tips on how to make the most of our stay. The hotel is set in beautiful grounds with spectacular views of the sea. The breakfast is exceptional, cooked to order as well as a self-service option. The room was really comfortable with everything you would expect from a five star hotel, including fresh milk and tea and coffee facilities. We would definitely recommend staying here and would come back without hesitation. Mark and Julie
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Date of stay: August 2023
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Responded 30 Aug 2023
Many thanks indeed for your very kind review. We are so glad that you enjoyed your stay with us. Arielle & I look forward to welcoming you again to Haven Hall Hotel. Best Wishes. David (owner & manager)
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My wife and I always stay at Haven Hall which is so appropriately named on the Isle of Wight. David & Arielle are the perfect hosts. When one enters the hotel it is difficult not to let out a sigh of contentment. Haven Hall is a delight. The attention to detail in every one of the bedrooms is faultless and the breakfasts are magnificent and cater to everyone's taste. The hotel itself is a magnificent building in a perfect location. My wife and I can't wait to return....again!
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Date of stay: June 2023
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Trip type: Travelled with friends
Room Tip:Â This hotel is extremely popular so book early...You won't be disappointed.
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Response from David Barratt, Owner at Haven Hall
Responded 5 Jul 2023
Many thanks indeed for your very kind review. We are so glad that you enjoyed your stay with us. Arielle & I look forward to welcoming you again to Haven Hall Hotel. Best Wishes. David (owner & manager)
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We had a wonderful short break at this hotel the hotel is lovely it’s boutique size so you get a lovely personal service from the staff and the owner David. The hotel is set on the picturesque cliff edge in Shanklin the Gardens are immaculately kept with a nice sun area with a pool and the rooms have been thought about thoroughly the bath towels actually wrap around you nicely which being a frequent traveler I don’t find this very often, the hotel also has air conditioning in all the rooms which I think being 1 of only 2 on hotels on the island with air conditioning. The breakfast had a very good choice and was good quality and well presented. The owners of the hotel live onsite and really put everything into this hotel and helping its guests get the best out of their trips to the island they actually ask the guests about their experiences on the island like day trips and restaurants they’ve visited so they can give good honest advice and recommendations to future guests we would stay again definitely and if you get the chance you should too.
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Date of stay: July 2023Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Response from David Barratt, Owner at Haven Hall
Responded 24 Jul 2023
Many thanks indeed for your very kind review. We are so glad that you enjoyed your stay with us. Arielle & I look forward to welcoming you again to Haven Hall Hotel. Best Wishes. David (owner & manager)
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There are more places to choose from in the Shanklin area.
PRICE RANGE
HK$2,859 - HK$4,075 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
LOCATION
United KingdomEnglandIsle of WightShanklin
NUMBER OF ROOMS
14
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