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The Shallows

The Shallows

5.0
out of 5
Ratings from 7 reviews
100% of guests
recommend
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
4.9
Value
4.9
Customer
Service
5.0


In the shallow waters of the Solent between Portsmouth and Chichester Harbour AONB, Hayling Island is a world apart from the rest of the South Coast. It offers miles of unspoiled coastline and pretty countryside, a haven for watersports, beach life and family holidays. Set away from the main tourist route, The Shallows is a large luxury holiday home tucked away in an exclusive private location. It sits on a point of land between the Emsworth Channel and a wide creek that leads to the sea, making the most of its coastal setting (bring your kayaks and paddleboards!). Featuring an infinity swimming pool, hot tub, 6 en-suite bedrooms, countless living spaces and a high-end specification, this unique home stay in Hampshire looks out over its extensive grounds and down to the waterside at the bottom of the garden.

A great stay away from home

Review submitted on Wed, 20 Aug 2025
5.0
out of 5

Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
Huge living spaces and lots of different social spaces to choose from. The pool was great and a good temperature. A huge garden and lots of extra spaces to explore outside too. Everything was spotless. The kitchen was well laid out and no expense spared in terms of crockery / cookware / glassware. Especially liked the cocktail space!
A great stay away and would book again.


Mike from St Albans stayed at The Shallows for 7 nights in August 2025


We simply don’t have words ‘enough’!

Review submitted on Tue, 19 Aug 2025
5.0
out of 5

Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
Booked as a big family celebration, and it did not disappoint! The pictures cannot do it justice! As an extended family ranging in age between 20months and 83yrs, it catered for everyone! From swimming in the pool to paddle boarding in the sea. Quietly reading in the library to playing pool. Cooking in the vastly equipped kitchen or barbecuing in the garden. The list could go on…and on! It simply had it all!
Our only niggle…which is a slight niggle in a week of pure bliss! Was that the pool was a bit cold for our toddler (we’d suggest increasing the temperature by a few degrees if you know babies are staying), and the house didn’t have a highchair (or cot). Which, as ‘families’ are encouraged, rather than ‘parties’, we were a little perplexed by. Though we knew this, and just brought our own.
Fabulous communication from the house manager, perfectly discrete daily pool maintenance and a spotlessly clean, luxurious weeks stay…we simply don’t have words ‘enough’, and wouldn’t hesitate to recommend.


Paul from Oldham stayed at The Shallows for 7 nights in July 2025


Perfect week

Review submitted on Mon, 02 Jun 2025
5.0
out of 5

Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
The Shallows lives up to its fantastic photographs. The house is stunning, with high ceilings and enough space for big families. The grounds and views over towards the marina are a beautiful finishing touch. Alison and Pete were both helpful and attentive. We stayed for a week, with both sets of grandparents and it was the most perfect sanctuary of fun and calm!

Victoria from Merstham stayed at The Shallows for 7 nights in May 2025


Fantastic Property- so spacious and bright

Review submitted on Sun, 13 Apr 2025
5.0
out of 5

Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
I hosted my family to celebrate my 50th birthday and we could not be more delighted with the property. The photos online do not do it justice. It is so much more spacious! The rooms are all large and bathrooms were spotless and well appointed. The sun shone for us so we were able to make use of the garden, hot tub and sauna!
So peaceful.


Fiona from Bordon stayed at The Shallows for 3 nights in March 2025


An amazing house.

Review submitted on Thu, 17 Oct 2024
5.0
out of 5

Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
We stayed here for a family celebration (10 Adults), and we were blown away by the house, it was amazing. It looked great in the pictures, and it certainly did not disappoint when we arrived. The house is so spacious and perfect for a large family gathering, the location is perfect, tucked away at the end of a lane, it's very private, and the views were fantastic. We stayed in October when the weather wasn't great, so we didn't get to use the pool, I'd love to come back in the summer to enjoy all of the outside space.

Stuart from Maidstone stayed at The Shallows for 3 nights in October 2024


Incredible home

Review submitted on Fri, 23 Aug 2024
4.7
out of 5

Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
4.0
Value
4.0
Customer
Service
5.0
We had the most amazing 4 nights at the Shallows. The house is absolutely perfect, beautifully furnished with enormous rooms and everything you could need for a large group.
There is a beautiful garden with a fantastic swimming pool and the tidal water comes up to the end of the garden twice a day. We swam each day at high tide and used the jacuzzi and sauna to warm back up.
We spent some time in Chichester and Bosham as well as walking along the beach at Hayling island. We also visited ‘Sam’s Sunflowers’ which is a short walk away and really beautiful. You get 3 sunflowers each included in the entry price so the house was full of them! You really don’t need to leave the house much so we didn’t plan many activities.
We took two dogs and the house was really well set up for them with their own room including a shower to get the mud off.
Allison was fantastic and really responsive when we had any questions - even lending us her own coffee machine!
We would definitely like to return in the future.


Cathryn from London stayed at The Shallows for 4 nights in August 2024


Amazing holiday home

Review submitted on Wed, 31 Jul 2024
5.0
out of 5

Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
I can’t say enough positives about this home, it’s incredible. The house itself is spectacular but equally the care and attention we received from Allison was superb. We will definitely be booking again!

Chris from Sandbach stayed at The Shallows for 3 nights in July 2024