Follow the twisting lane from the main road for half a mile and you will find the tranquil green oasis that is the Old Park Country Hotel. At the Old Park we specialise in holidays for families with young children, but even during our busy times you can still find peace, space and fresh sea air.
This fine Gothic Victorian manor house is situated on the southern coastal path in a quiet secluded location within 16 acres of woods and garden, streams and waterfalls extending to the part sandy Binnel Bay. To the north the Old Park Hotel is protected by the 100m high cliffs of the Isle of Wight Undercliff. To the south the spacious hotel grounds face onto the sea.
Old Park was established as a hotel for a family holiday over 50 years ago. Today the Hotel is firmly established as one of the leading hotels for families on the Isle of Wight, offering every facility for a relaxed and enjoyable holiday in a friendly atmosphere. Our aim is to provide a hotel for adults but at the same time offering special provision for children. Many of our guests take a break at the hotel several times a year - some of those now parents, having first visited as children.
The clean fresh sea air, the open spaces, the friendly staff, the relaxed feel of the hotel and grounds, will ensure that your visit to the Old Park Hotel will leave you renewed and invigorated. Out of the school holiday periods the hotel is also perfect for those without children, who seek a quiet comfortable retreat. There is a comfortable oak panelled lounge for those who wish to read quietly. Our well stocked bar is a pleasant venue for a lunchtime or pre-dinner drink. Snacks, sandwiches and light luncheons can be obtained here.
The Old Park enjoys a reputation for a wide choice of good, traditional British food, together with popular worldwide dishes. We willingly cater for guests who require vegetarian, diabetic or other special medical diets. A children’s meal is provided between 4.45 and 5.45 p.m. where a traditional roast dinner is available, as well as a wide choice of children’s favourites. Strained or junior foods are available for young babies. There are plenty of high chairs and booster seats available if required. busy periods entertainment is provided in the hotel. Current acts include a magician, comedy artists and some excellent vocalists. Children’s entertainers include a Clown Music Party Show, Punch and Judy, Birds of Prey display, disco, puppet workshops, supervised playtime and a children’s magic show. The leisure Centre is situated adjacent to the hotel and contains an indoor heated swimming pool, a large soft play area, a ball pool, a first class table tennis table, pool table and a full size snooker table. There are no additional charges for the use of any of the facilities. Many people prefer to spend the day peacefully in the hotel grounds, where children can play safely on the slide, swings, and climbing frames and of course the sand pit. There is also the putting course, football goals, and basketball nets which are situated around the spacious lawns. The many paths through the woods provide an exhilarating family walk. The grounds extend to a secluded part sandy beach, known as Binnel Bay, which is reached by a short walk through the grounds along a wooded path. The Isle of Wight Glass Works, and the coastal paths are within easy walking distance. The more adventurous can walk to the Botanical Gardens, the sandy beach at Steephill Cove or even the 2 miles to Ventnor. A bus is available from the main road, which is a half a mile walk. Many antique shops have opened in Ventnor where you will find the prices are far less than the mainland. The Isle of Wight now offers many attractions for endless days of exploring. The hotel provides the perfect base for a holiday. The sandy beaches and other main attractions of the island are within easy reach by car. The island is noted for its well signposted footpaths, trails and bridle paths, which offer ever-varied scenic views.
The hotel offers a variety of individually styled bedrooms, both modern and traditional in décor. All rooms and suites have a private bathroom, Radiotel baby listening service, colour television, tea making facilities, and direct-dial telephone. We have created several suites in the East and West Wings to accommodate large families. If you have children, you will only be offered a family suite as suitable accommodation. We do have several double rooms that can take a cot.
For that special weekend or a few days away, with or without the children, the Spindler Suite is the most sought after West Wing Room. It has a Victorian four-poster bed, a comfortable sitting area facing the sea, a children’s room, and a magnificent bathroom, which has a large bath and a walk in shower. This suite also affords excellent views across the garden to the sea. The children's room has two single beds and has original William Morris wallpaper.
It is situated next door to the Spindler and is formed from the Victorian Drawing room. It has a high decorative ceiling, marble columns. and a comfortable sitting area overlooking the gardens to the sea. It also has a newly fitted bathroom with walk in shower and a bath.
The west wing rooms have the charm of Victorian furnishings and decor. Several of the rooms have four poster beds and can sleep up to 5 children in some suites. Only the Spindler and Thornton Suite have sea views in the West Wing.
The East wing rooms are contemporary in style. Most rooms enjoy a sea view, which adds to the light and airy feel of these. Rooms that do not have sea views, have views over the gardens or towards the woods and the cliff face beyond. Our family suites are very popular. Each has a master bedroom, with double or twin bed, a children's room and a bathroom. Cots are available when required. Several of the rooms in the East wing have now been extended to accommodate large families. Here you can see the private hallway, the children's bedroom with bunk beds and the parent's room. The bathroom is also off the hallway. In most rooms, there is room for a cot adjacent to the beds. A larger family suite can sleep up to 4 children. We will only place you in a room that has sufficient beds - we do not use 'z beds' or similar.
We offer a full Traditional English breakfast. You may also help yourself to fresh grapefruit segments, fresh juice and your favourite cereals.
The children's special menu is only served between 4:45 and 5:45. This meal is set up as a self service buffet when the hotel is busy. During quiet times, the meals are cooked to order with waitress service. In either case you are able to serve yourself with, various salads, cakes, jelly and other deserts. Each day we offer a healthy main meal with the most popular meat and vegetables options. The vegetables are always fresh and prepared daily. You will also be able to obtain a 'chips and nuggets' meal and a pasta or a pizza dish. We stock individual jars and tins of baby food and can blend the fresh meal you choose on request.
The Adult dinner is available from 7:00pm with the last orders at 8:30pm. The menu changes daily is a 4 course meal with tea or coffee available in the bar.
