[See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Colonels House Waterfront vacation home with kitchen and balcony ![Beach nearby](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/68000000/67370000/67366800/67366722/23a45442.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![5 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/68000000/67370000/67366800/67366722/64c3fc77.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, dishwasher](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/68000000/67370000/67366800/67366722/b0e3c7e1.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, dishwasher](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/68000000/67370000/67366800/67366722/7972ffe9.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/68000000/67370000/67366800/67366722/f5537add_edited_97b2.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Located in the heart of Sandown Bay, this modern townhouse offers breathtaking views from its multiple balconies. With an impressive open-plan living area, colourful sofas invite you to unwind and enjoy the sea views while listening to the sound of waves below. Additionally, there is a desk area for those who may need to catch up on work whilst away. 9.8 Exceptional ### Entire chalet 5 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 101948 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Dryer - Washer - Kitchen - Outdoor space - Free WiFi - Ocean view ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Colonels House A Luxurious Beachside Townhouse in the Heart of SandownJust steps from the golden sands of Sandown’s award-winning beach, this beautifully designed four-storey townhouse offers the perfect mix of style, space, and sea views – ideal for families, couples, or anyone looking for a relaxing island getaway.Inside, you’ll find bright, contemporary interiors with luxurious touches throughout, including underfloor heating for year-round comfort and high-speed broadband to keep you connected. The heart of the home is the first floor, where a spacious open-plan living area boasts colourful sofas, a sleek kitchen with breakfast bar, and a dining space with views of the bay and the Downs. Floor-to-ceiling patio doors open onto a front-facing balcony, where you can sip a morning coffee or evening drink while watching ships drift past and the waves roll in.With five beautifully appointed bedrooms spread across the ground and top floors, the house comfortably sleeps up to 10 guests (8 adults max). Each bedroom has a Smart TV, and many offer balcony access or stunning views over the sea or Brading Downs. The top floor king-size suite includes its own private balcony and en-suite, while another king-size bedroom opens to a large rear balcony with sun loungers and an L-shaped sofa – perfect for soaking up the afternoon sun.Whether you're cooking a family meal, catching up on work at the built-in desk, or simply relaxing on one of the many balconies, this home is thoughtfully equipped for comfort and connection. A private driveway offers off-street parking, and with Sandown’s shops, cafes, restaurants, and seaside attractions just a short stroll away, you’ll have everything you need right on your doorstep.Whether you're planning a romantic escape, a fun-filled family holiday, or a longer coastal retreat, this central, stylish townhouse puts you in the perfect spot to make the most of Sandown’s beautiful coastline – and feel right at home while you’re doing it.DISCLAIMER: PLEASE NOTE: The third phase of building works at the Breakwaters Development is currently underway, therefore there are ongoing building works on-site, approx. 20-30 meters away from this marketed property. We have been informed the proposed building works are to be scheduled between the hours of 8am to 4pm Monday – Friday. (Disclaimer recorded: 21st September 2023)THE ISLAND HOLIDAY COMPANY ARE ABLE TO OFFER DISCOUNTED FERRY TRAVEL TO THE ISLE OF WIGHT WHEN YOU BOOK YOUR HOLIDAY THROUGH US.LOCATION:Glorious Sandown Bay is on your doorstep, and voted one of the Island’s best beaches, providing a long stretch of sand and great swimming waters. Along this stretch you can see the red sandstone through to the white chalk of Culver cliff, and it is around here that fossil remains can be found. Sandham Garden’s play area is just across the road from the apartment with go karting sky nets and crazy golf and children’s play area. A short flat walk further along towards Yaverland, and you will also find the Wild Heart Animal Sanctuary formerly the isle of Wight Zoo, famous for its big cats. The town of Sandown is brimming with attractions to entertain visitors, most of them right on the beach front itself, so you never have to stray too far from the golden sands. Should you enjoy a coastal walk, you can walk the length of Sandown Bay from Yaverland past the Pier along the seaside revetment all the way to the popular neighbouring town of Shanklin. If you are keen on an active holiday, the bay is hugely popular with water-sports, and you’ll certainly see people paddle boarding, surfing, catamaran and dingy sailing, windsurfing and kite surfing, depending on the weather.ACCOMMODATION:LOWER GROUND FLOOREntrance: door to property, from the parking space at the rear of the propertyGarage: table footballGROUND FLOORBedroom 1: zip and link super king bed (can be made as a twin on request), Smart TV and en-suiteEn-suite: shower cubicle, wash basin and toiletBedroom 2: zip and link super king bed (can be made as a twin on request) and Smart TVBedroom 3: zip and link super king bed (can be made as a twin on request) and Smart TVBathroom: bath, shower cubicle, toilet and wash basinFIRST FLOOROpen plan kitchen/ diner & lounge: American-style fridge/freezer, dishwasher, gas hob, electric oven, coffee machine, kettle, toaster, breakfast bar, dining table with chairs and bench seating, 3 sofas, Smart TV and patio doors leading to a balcony, with sea views and exterior furnitureUtility room: washing machine, tumble dryer, vacuum cleaner, iron and boardSECOND FLOORBedroom 4: king size bed, Smart TV, balcony and en-suiteEn-suite: shower cubicle, toilet, wash basin and heated towel railBedroom 5: king size bed, balcony and en-suiteEn-suite: shower cubicle, toilet, wash basin and heated towel railOUTSIDEBalconies with outdoor furniturePrivate parking for 2 cars at the rear of the property. In addition, some visitor spaces are available, on a first come first served basis.Electric Vehicle charging point (charges noted below)ADDITIONAL CHARGES / SERVICES:We've partnered with Yhangry to bring exceptional dining right to your accommodation. From arrival meals to celebration dinners, enjoy restaurant-quality dining without ever leaving your new home. (Prices from £30pp). Start planning your getaway menu, by contacting us for more details.PLEASE NOTE: a pre-authorised, refundable, security deposit of £500 will be required before arrival at the property. No money will be taken, unless any damage is reported at the property within 14 days of your departure.There is a charger for an electric car at the property. Should you wish to use this during your stay there will be an additional £40 charge per stay, per week. Please do make us aware at the time of booking / in advance of your stay if you require this service, so we can arrange to take payment.IMPORTANT INFORMATION:DISCLAIMER: PLEASE NOTE: The third phase of building works at the Breakwaters Development is currently underway, therefore there are ongoing building works on-site, approx. 20-30 meters away from this marketed property. We have been informed the proposed building works are to be scheduled between the hours of 8am to 4pm Monday – Friday. (Disclaimer recorded: 21st September 2023)The Island Holiday Company are responsible for the full management of this property and should you need to contact us during your stay we are available between 9-5 Monday to Friday, We also operate an out of hours emergency service on the weekends - please refer to your property brochure left inside the property, for further information and contact details. No stag or hen parties are permitted at any of our properties. This property does not accept any more than 8 adults at any given time and parties are strictly forbidden.There is a strict no smoking/vaping policy, inside all our properties.No pets are allowed at this property. Linens and towels are provided, but please bring your own beach towels and cot linen as necessary.Please be respectful of the property and the neighbours during your stay; leaving the property as you found it on your arrival.A breach of the above rules and guidelines could mean forfeiture of the Security Deposit.THE ISLAND HOLIDAY COMPANY ARE ABLE TO OFFER DISCOUNTED FERRY TRAVEL TO THE ISLE OF WIGHT WHEN YOU BOOK YOUR HOLIDAY THROUGH US. ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach nearby ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Freezer - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Toaster ### Bedrooms - 5 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 4 private bathrooms - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Shower - Towels provided ### Entertainment - TV ### Outdoor areas - Balcony - Garden ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Housekeeping (limited availability) - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - Near the ocean - On the waterfront ### Things to do - Theme park nearby ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) ### General - Garden - Unit size: 1,948 square feet ## Similar properties ![Beach nearby](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/90000000/89160000/89152100/89152070/a1fe0e57.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### 15% Ferry Discount. 15 minutes to beach. 5 bed house with 22 sqm equipped gym. 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You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation ### Property is also known as 445384 ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C50.65717%2C-1.14697&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=pS_hcySuBpt_pEYJ92KBwzlwKrI=) Sandown, Isle of Wight #### What's nearby - Sandown Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km - Yaverland Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km - Isle of Wight Zoo - 9 min walk - 0.8 km - Sandown Pier - 10 min walk - 0.9 km - Shanklin Beach - 7 min drive - 4.7 km #### Getting around - Sandown Station - 15 min walk - Southampton (SOU) - 109 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪The Reef - ‬5 min walk - ‪Castle Inn - ‬11 min walk - ‪Caulkheads Pub - ‬6 min walk - ‪Fat Harry's - ‬7 min walk - ‪Sundial Cafe - ‬4 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Colonels House pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### How much does it cost to stay at Colonels House? > As of Oct 5, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Colonels House on Oct 11, 2025 start from CA $4,044.54, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. [Choose your dates](https://www.expedia.ca/Sandown-Hotels-Colonels-House.h67366722.Hotel-Information?rfrr=HOT.HIS.question.link.click) for more accurate prices. ### What time is check-in at Colonels House? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Colonels House? > Check-out is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is Colonels House located? > Situated on the waterfront, this vacation home is within a 10-minute walk of Sandown Beach, Dinosaur Isle, and Yaverland Beach. Sandown Pier and Isle of Wight Zoo are also within 15 minutes. Sandown Station is 15 minutes by foot and Lake Station is 25 minutes. ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Colonels House Reviews 9.8 ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 27 8 - Good 2 6 - Okay 1 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10/10 Cleanliness This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Nicki Apr 20, 2025 #### Great family break in a lovely house Living space and decor.. also clean throughout, and great location ##### Nicki This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Craig Feb 24, 2025 #### We had a wonderful relaxing time, thank you very much. Great location with stunning views situated very close to Sandown town. ##### Craig This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sandra Jul 23, 2024 #### Wonderful stay Spotless and extremely well equipped home. It felt very spacious and, of course, those spectacular views. Loved it and hope for a return visit. ##### Sandra This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent Apr 4, 2024 #### I recently had the pleasure of staying in Colonels House along with my family I recently had the pleasure of staying in Colonels House along with my family. It was amazing. The best accommodation on the Island by far. Clean, comfortable, lots of room and great view of the beach. Ideal location for families. Thanks for such a fantastic holiday home This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Emma Oct 24, 2024 #### Beautiful house. Loved the house, plenty of space ,modern and comfortable.Company was very good to deal with, helpful and friendly. Great to be right opposite a lovely beach. Empty the dishwasher before new guests arrive and make sure things are clean before they are put away ( we found 2 filthy pans) ##### Emma This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent Apr 3, 2024 #### Thanks a lot Thanks a lot. Really enjoyed our stay. Great house and the nstructions are all set up really well. This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### David Jul 12, 2023 #### Excellent A very spacious house. The standard of furniture and fittings is very high and it was exceptionally clean. I was also impressed with the quality and professionalism of staff at Island Holiday Company. The beach is so close and that was a real bonus. ##### David This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent Apr 25, 2024 #### We stayed for 5 nights and had a brilliant time We stayed for 5 nights and had a brilliant time. The house is so well equipped, is in a perfect position for the beach, playground, amusements and Island attractions. The whole family really loved the house. It is across 4 floors so we are all a little bit fitter now having climbed more stairs than usual. There is also some building works next door but we barely heard anything at all. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Tim R. Apr 8, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### BRILLIANT PROPERTY We stayed for 5 nights and had a brilliant time. The house is so well equipped, is in a perfect position for the beach, playground, amusements and Island attractions. The whole family really loved the house. It is across 4 floors so we are all a little bit fitter now having climbed more stairs than usual. There is also some building works next door but we barely heard anything at all. ##### Tim R. Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024 This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent Apr 4, 2024 #### Thank you very much for the holiday stay at Colonels House we had a lovely relaxing time, the view a Thank you very much for the holiday stay at Colonels House we had a lovely relaxing time, the view across the bay are top notch and the accommodation is outstanding, extremely spacious and very quiet even blocking out the road noise from below. I highly recommend to anyone thinking of staying here as it is well worth the price, it is well situated mere footsteps from the beach and only a few minutes walk into Sandown town and attractions themselves. We will definitely be looking at a return visit ourselves. Thank you again for accommodating our stay. Many Thanks Kind Regards Craig and family. This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### David Jun 17, 2024 #### Superb accommodation Almost brand new building in pristine condition. 5 nice bedrooms, 3 with en suite bathroom. Sitting room, dining area and kitchen all in one on the same floor. Kitchen excellent with everything needed. Huge television in sitting room and smaller ones in the bedrooms. A lot of stairs. I don’t think you can. ##### David This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Nancy R. Sep 20, 2023 #### Beachfront Condo This new, four story lodging was good for our group, even though some of the elders didn't like the stairs. The balconies allowed our group to have private time. During our four night stay we needed to buy more toilet paper and paper towels, this was disappointing. I might suggest creative labeling of the cabinets so the hidden doors for the appliances don't break down. Overall, a lovely spot for an Isle of Wight getaway. ##### Nancy R. This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 6/10 Okay Oct 25, 2023 #### Lovely house, but building work unbearable The location of Colonel’s House is perfect and the house itself was lovely, it was also clean and comfortable, the fixtures and fittings were all good quality and had everything we needed. The building/construction site is right next to Colonel’s House, our cars were blocked in the drive on numerous occasions by builders vans, which meant us constantly having to get there attention on site to get them to move their vehicles. There was not “some noise”, there was noise all day, we were woken up every morning between 7.20am and 7.50am when the crane started up and the builders started work, this noise continued through the day without a break until 4.40pm/5.00pm when the builders went home. The noise was so loud if you sat on the balcony you couldn’t hear the person sitting next to you talking. We all lead busy hectic lives and came on holiday for some rest and relaxation which unfortunately we didn’t get at Colonel’s House. This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent Oct 24, 2024 #### Thank you for a wonderful stay Thank you for a wonderful stay. The house was beautiful and such a great location. We had a fabulous time spending time with our family This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Marion Oct 24, 2024 #### Fantastic Accommodation Its spacious, luxurious, well located with every household amenity included - well worth the money. Looking forward to a return visit. Possible aerial installed in lounge rather than streaming only. ##### Marion This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jimmy Apr 17, 2024 #### Great place, big spacious right on the beach. Great location, really good customer care from the team when we rang them. Good bedrooms. Kitchen had nice big fridges, balconies and bathrooms also great and lots of hot water. Blinds are rubbish and don't black out the light at all in most rooms. Fine this time of year, but in the height of summer is will be very difficult to get the kids to sleep with. Also it is a big place so great for families but lacking some children's amenities, specifically some plastic cutlery knives and forks for kids. ##### Jimmy This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent Jan 11, 2023 #### Another excellent stay This is a perfect holiday location. The only thing that lets this house down is one set of keys. There were 3 groups staying so we had to use lockbox which isn’t ideal at the back of the house when using the front door! If another set of keys can’t be provided then a second lock box at the front would be a big help. Other that this we had a fantastic break. Thank you. This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 8/10 Good Sep 26, 2022 #### Location, location Excellent position. Yards from the beach and sea, good restaurants within short walking distance and a home from home. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Rachel W., Crewe Aug 27, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Group holiday Such an easy process from start to finish. Booking was easy, property was superbly placed and everything that was needed was catered for. I'd definitely use the holiday company again. ##### Rachel W. Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022 This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent Apr 10, 2022 #### A lovely week with a view Fantastic week stay. Views and location are just perfect. The house is beautiful. Please be aware the accommodation is over 4 floors and it’s a long way from the bottom to the top! This was not a problem for us and the views from the top balconies are beautiful. The house is very well kitted out. The only thing that let it didn’t for us was the beds. They are all very firm so no one slept that well. We’d definitely come back again though and hope to! Thanks for having us. This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 8/10 Good #### Elizabeth S. Feb 21, 2022 #### A mixed experience Colonels rest is a beautiful property, right on the seafront. Ten of us stayed for a week, four adults six children. When we arrived something was wrong with the heating. It's a very complicated system where every four feet has a different thermostat. The first night we couldn't get bedrooms above 16/17. The showers were also scalding hot and couldn't be turned down. I alerted the holiday company the next day, they responded very quickly and the heating issue was resolved centrally I assume via an app. However, the hot water problem wasn't resolved until day five of the trip - and I believe time was wasted sending an unskilled worker when I had confirmed it wasn't a quick fix of turning down the boiler. By the time the plumber came and fixed it, we had four days of only a single usable shower for 10 people. Hopefully these issues were bad luck on our part, but there are also some strange quirks about the property. No master bedroom with an ensuite and a sea view, so you need to choose between one or the other. Not enough plug points in the kitchen - one over the draining board! Kitchen and living room two floors up from car parking so for carrying shopping/cases it's a pain. Only one toilet that isn't connected to a bedroom in the whole place. Complicated system for washing machine and oven. It was very reasonably priced (off season) but in the summer it was listed for about 5 times the price, and I would have been dissatisfied. Having said that - it's directly on the beach, spotlessly clean, and the company did respond quickly every time I messaged them. So, a mixed bag! ##### Elizabeth S. This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### David B. Oct 31, 2021 #### Good base for touring the island The house is new-build and in excellent condition. It is well equipped and has fine sea-views. Sandown itself is a little run down (several hotels stand empty) and doesn't seem to have many restaurants, pubs etc. However, it is ideal for a family group with children where the intention is to dine in the evening. It has many attractions suitable for young and old - dinosaur museum, zoo, crazy golf, beach and cliff walks and an excellent Roman villa nearby with an opportunity to create a mosaic/tile. There is also a pier. Sandown proved a good base for touring the island. ##### David B. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Stella K. Oct 12, 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Lovely comfortable accommodation Thought I’d booked through Vrbo but had to liaise with another agent. Confusing to start with. ##### Stella K. Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2021 This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Chris B. Sep 21, 2021 #### Fantastic Accommodation in Sandown The accommodation was fantastic, great location, great accommodation, immaculate inside with brilliant decor throughout. The children loved just how near it was to the beach, we loved how near it was to the beach bar, fantastic views on the sea front. We spent most nights on the balconies looking at the ships go past and enjoying our wine. I would strongly recommend this to anyone. ##### Chris B. This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Karen L. Sep 18, 2021 #### This place has the WOW factor! Loved the property's style, decor, views, very clean, comfortable and very well equipped for many people to enjoy a memorable stay. ##### Karen L. ## Expedia's Latest Trends ### Hotels > [Holiday Inn Glasgow Airport by IHG](https://www.expedia.ca/Paisley-Hotels-Holiday-Inn-Glasgow-Airport.h809324.Hotel-Information) > > [Holiday Inn Express Hamilton by IHG](https://www.expedia.ca/Hamilton-Hotels-Holiday-Inn-Express-Hamilton.h1889137.Hotel-Information) > > [Luxury Beach House Rental with Hot Tub, 30 meters to Beach](https://www.expedia.ca/Looe-Hotels-Luxury-Beach-House-Rental-With-Hot-Tub.h27313935.Hotel-Information) > > [Bonkle House](https://www.expedia.ca/Wishaw-Hotels-Bonkle-House.h15996183.Hotel-Information) > > [Sandman Signature London Gatwick Hotel](https://www.expedia.ca/Crawley-Hotels-Sandman-Signature-London-Gatwick-Hotel.h6579.Hotel-Information) > > [The Harlow Hotel By AccorHotels](https://www.expedia.ca/Harlow-Hotels-The-Harlow-Hotel-By-AccorHotels.h950.Hotel-Information) > > [Pinewood Lodge](https://www.expedia.ca/Ibstock-Hotels-Pinewood-Lodge.h17183221.Hotel-Information) > > [The Crown hotel](https://www.expedia.ca/Woodbridge-Hotels-The-Crown-Hotel.h520172.Hotel-Information) > > [Bloc Hotel London Gatwick Airport](https://www.expedia.ca/Gatwick-Hotels-Bloc-Hotel-London-Gatwick-Airport.h6594190.Hotel-Information) > > [Park Inn by Radisson Peterborough](https://www.expedia.ca/Peterborough-Hotels-Park-Inn-By-Radisson-Peterborough.h2254377.Hotel-Information) > > [The Pearl Hotel](https://www.expedia.ca/Peterborough-Hotels-The-Pearl-Hotel.h6335144.Hotel-Information) > > [The Manor House](https://www.expedia.ca/Scarborough-Hotels-The-Manor-House.h44509462.Hotel-Information) > > [Unique Luxury Escapes](https://www.expedia.ca/Diss-Hotels-Unique-Luxury-Escapes.h29745570.Hotel-Information) > > [Windermere Manor Hotel](https://www.expedia.ca/Windermere-Hotels-Windermere-Manor-Hotel.h22280374.Hotel-Information) > > [Travelodge Gatwick Airport Central](https://www.expedia.ca/Gatwick-Hotels-Travelodge-Gatwick-Airport-Central.h10160516.Hotel-Information) > > [Delta Hotels by Marriott Peterborough](https://www.expedia.ca/Peterborough-Hotels-Peterborough-Marriott-Hotel.h691233.Hotel-Information) > > [No Man's Fort](https://www.expedia.ca/Portsmouth-Hotels-No-Mans-Fort.h11536410.Hotel-Information) > > [Mercure Northampton](https://www.expedia.ca/Northampton-Hotels-Park-Inn-By-Radisson-Northampton-Town-Centre.h12543.Hotel-Information) > > [Novotel Milton Keynes](https://www.expedia.ca/Milton-Keynes-Hotels-Novotel-Milton-Keynes.h892420.Hotel-Information) > > [Beautiful Country Cottage private Indoor Swimming Pool ,Hot Tub, & Games room.](https://www.expedia.ca/Swindon-Hotels-Beautiful-Country-Cottage-Private-Indoor-Swimming-Pool.h34047025.Hotel-Information) > > [Hampton by Hilton Hamilton Park](https://www.expedia.ca/Hamilton-Hotels-Hampton-By-Hilton-Hamilton-Park.h33810078.Hotel-Information) > > [Holiday Inn Express Peterborough by IHG](https://www.expedia.ca/Peterborough-Hotels-Holiday-Inn-Express-Peterborough.h281577.Hotel-Information) > > [Days Inn by Wyndham Peterborough](https://www.expedia.ca/Peterborough-Hotels-Days-Inn-By-Wyndham-Peterborough.h2928593.Hotel-Information) > > [Heated indoor pool & spa, countryside holiday cottage near the beach & park](https://www.expedia.ca/Hastings-Hotels-Heated-Indoor-Pool-Spa.h18971402.Hotel-Information) > > [Hilton London Gatwick Airport](https://www.expedia.ca/Gatwick-Hotels-Hilton-London-Gatwick-Airport.h20753.Hotel-Information) > > [Lumley Castle Hotel](https://www.expedia.ca/Chester-Le-Street-Hotels-Lumley-Castle-Hotel.h175571.Hotel-Information) > > [Camelot Castle Hotel](https://www.expedia.ca/Tintagel-Hotels-Camelot-Castle-Hotel.h8083111.Hotel-Information) > > [Pennyhill Park Hotel And Spa](https://www.expedia.ca/Bagshot-Hotels-Pennyhill-Park-Hotel-And-Spa.h517256.Hotel-Information) > > [Radisson BLU Hotel Durham](https://www.expedia.ca/Durham-Hotels-Radisson-BLU-Hotel-Durham.h2226171.Hotel-Information) > > [Hampton by Hilton London Gatwick Airport](https://www.expedia.ca/Gatwick-Hotels-Hampton-By-Hilton-London-Gatwick-Airport.h7234788.Hotel-Information)