We had the most lovely long weekend staying at the stylish upper apartment Old Vicarage in Shanklin. It was even nicer than in the photos and being there actually felt like staying in a five star hotel: massive fluffy towels, high-end bathroom products, plush, springy carpets, and a kitchen with everything you could think of, and all new. There was attention to detail in every room, including USB phone charger plugs next to the beds and electric toothbrush chargers in bathrooms. We spent quite a bit of time on the sun terrace, staring out at the sea and the large landscaped garden. We didn’t mind not having access to the garden but maybe the lower apartment would be better suited to families with younger kids. Coming from London we really noticed the space - big, spacious rooms and stunning views from every window. We’ll definitely be back.