WELCOME to enchanting Vernon Cottage in Old Shanklin Village renowned for its 'FABULOUS HOMEMADE FOOD' - delicious meat, fish and vegetarian dishes using fresh, local seasonal produce including our signature 'Old Shanklin Pie' made with succulent, slowly roast lamb - plus lovely light bites, jacket potatoes, home-baked baguettes, doorstep sandwiches and classic Ploughman's.
Alternatively indulge in our Truly Scrumptious Homemade Strawberry Cream Tea with our unique 'Isle of Wight Shaped-Scones' or devour a piece of gorgeous homemade Vernon Cake and CHILL-OUT in our beautiful sunny 'Award Winning' Tea and Beer gardens 'with a glass of wine or Island Ale, a refreshing jug of Pimms between friends or a revitalising pot of tea or fresh coffee.
Alternatively indulge in our Truly Scrumptious Homemade Strawberry Cream Tea with our unique 'Isle of Wight Shaped-Scones' or devour a piece of gorgeous homemade Vernon Cake and CHILL-OUT in our beautiful sunny 'Award Winning' Tea and Beer gardens 'with a glass of wine or Island Ale, a refreshing jug of Pimms between friends or a revitalising pot of tea or fresh coffee.
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Traditional & Enchanting Vernon Cottage in Shanklin Old Village is one of the loveliest family-friendly fresh food destinations on the Island, renowned for its 'Fabulous Homemade Food' - delicious meat, fish and vegetarian dishes using local seasonal produce whenever possible - plus Truly Scrumptious Homemade Strawberry Cream Teas, featuring our unique 'Isle of Wight Shaped-Scones' and 'probably the BEST Homemade Cake on the I.O.W' (according to the Isle of Wight County Press).
Please contact Paul or Susan de Vere should you wish to discuss any aspect of Vernon Cottage. We are 'Garden Only' this year, so we are not taking any bookings as are there are lots of outside tables and heated Garden Arbours. Please choose a Table and order. During opening hours an answer phone will record your message and we will respond as soon as possible.
The menu is so extensive it is hard to know what to have but I settled for a beautiful piece of steak with the best fries I have ever tasted. After a long walk along the beach we went back for a memorable cream tea in the afternoon sun. The crab and smoked fishcakes were wonderful and the cakes are beautiful to look at and eat!.
Thanks to the vision of the Vernon Cottage owners, Susan and Paul de Vere and Business Manager, Richard de Vere, supported by Visit Isle of Wight and the local Shanklin Councillors, the success of Vernon Cottage Tourist Information has led to a further 14 privately run Information Points springing up over the Island.
Reviews (8)
Sue Golding
Sep 05, 2021
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Karen Staves
Aug 19, 2021
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We love visiting on each IOW trip. Very decadent. Feels like slipping back in time in a good way. Staff efficient. Owners friendly and a feel of a garden party type of welcome awaits. The house itself is stunning. 204 years old a beautiful backdrop for a fabulous afternoon tea or whatever is your choice. A must when visiting Shanklin for us
Sj Huxtable
Jul 31, 2021
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Sanjay Shelat
Jul 23, 2021
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Ian Heard
Jul 19, 2021
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Mirry Carr
Jun 21, 2021
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Absolutely delicious. We love this beautiful restaurant/tearoom, the garden is set with little secret places to sit and is so charming. Finally after visiting previously we decided to order their Shanklin pie. Oh its good, so meaty. The prawn salad is incredible and the Isle of Wight scone so fresh. I think their sticky toffee pudding is possibly the best I've tasted. The owner is delightful and staff so friendly. 10/10
Maria Pamukova
Jun 13, 2021
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Beckie Chapman
May 29, 2021
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Vernon Cottage has the best cream tea I've ever had!! The scones are just perfect in every way! They are also shaped like the Isle. Of Wight! It went well with my lovely hot chocolate as the day was a little on the cooler side so it warmed me up. My husband says the Ploughman's is really good too 😋
We've been here several times over the years and always can't wait to go back for a visit each time ❤️
We've been here several times over the years and always can't wait to go back for a visit each time ❤️
