Luccombe Hall Hotel in Sandown

Set on 4 acres and overlooking the sea, this hotel is in a building from 1870, and is a 5-minute walk from Old Shanklin Village and Shanklin Chine gorge.Rooms are modern and bright, with en suite bathrooms, TVs with premium channels, and tea and coffeemaking facilities. Superior rooms add whirlpool tubs, bathrobes and DVD players, and some have sea views.Breakfast is free, and there's free WiFi in common areas. Amenities include indoor and outdoor pools, a hot tub, a squash court, a game room, a playground and a giant outdoor chess set, as well as a putting green and a summer tea garden. A restaurant serves traditional European fare.