Luccombe Hall Country House Hotel was originally built in 1870 as the summer palace for the Bishop of Portsmouth. This lovely, family-run hotel commands the best position and the best selection of facilities of any hotel on the Isle of Wight. With magnificent views of the bay, the hotel has direct access to the beach and the old village of Shanklin and yet is away from traffic noise.

Shanklin is the ideal place to stay and has a varied selection of shops, restaurants and bars, all within easy walking distance from the hotel. There are also some lovely walks through parks and along the coast line in both directions, near to the hotel.

Tea Gardens

Set within the extensive landscaped gardens at Luccombe Hall Country House Hotel, the Grand View Tea Gardens is located in the most stunning clifftop position.

With breath taking panoramic sea views accross the entire bay, it is the perfect location to indulge in a home made cream tea. The Grand View Tea Gardens offer an extensive menu available from early morning until late into the afternoon. Famed for its fabulous lunches including local shellfish, there is surely no better place to lunch!

If you feel you have overindulged in home made cake, why not take some exercise down the cliff steps that lead directly from the Grand View Tea Gardens to the sandy beach below.

Grand View Restaurant...

The Grand View Restaurant certainly lives up to its name with views across the gardens & the sea. The restaurant has been recently refurbished to a high standard & benefits from the addition of a conservatory area ideal for couples.

Our five course Table D’hote menu is varied daily & includes vegetarian dishes. Our Island renowned Head Chef, Michael Fuller is proud to offer a selection of traditional & more creative dishes with home-made desserts a speciality. Special diets can usually be catered for with advance notification. Our menu is complimented by an extensive wine list of over 50 wines from around the world.

Our Evening Dinner is served from 6.30pm to last orders at 8.30pm. Childrens teas are served from 5.30pm to 6pm & should be ordered with reception before 12 noon. Breakfast is served from 7.30am to 9.30am. Sandwiches & light snacks are available throughout the day.

Bishops Bar

The Bishops Bar is the ideal venue for a pre-dinner aperitif or relaxing after dinner drink. Especially cosy in the winter is the Bishops Snug which offers secluded seating and a roaring open fire.

There is a varied entertainment programme featuring live Island performers. David Randini The Magician performs Table Magic in the Restaurant, weekly.

Should you need a few minutes to escape, our Quiet Lounge offers a relaxing atmosphere to enjoy the latest novel or simply to complete your crossword.

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