Mike & Carole Hailston took over the Rylstone Manor in May 2006. Mike has always been an enthusiastic cook and with Carole’s knowledge of the Island Rylstone seemed the perfect opportunity for a complete life change. Since taking over at Rylstone Mike has enhanced his skills with an intensive course at Le Cordon Bleu Cookery School in Paris and has gained his City & Guilds/NVQ 3 in Professional cookery. Mike likes to supplement his knowledge with an occasional refresher and has visited cookery schools such as Raymond Blanc’s Le Manoir on two occasions and Rick Stein for a weeks tuition. Carol has also owned her own Pub

Nestled in the heart of Shanklins beautiful Rylstone Gardens stands the Rylstone Manor Hotel. Rylstone Manor was originally built as a residence in 1863 for Michael Spartali, the first Greek Counsel to London. His daughter Mary was one of the models for the pre-raphaelite artist and sat for Rossetti before becoming an artist in her own right. The house remained a private residence until 1923. The Manor is of Victorian proportion and incorporates a blend of Gothic, Tudor and Georgian influences which reflects its unique charms both externally and within. The exquisitely decorated interior offers a warm and intimate atmosphere, where you are encouraged to just relax and enjoy its unique surroundings. Rylstone Gardens are situated on the cliff top overlooking the Shanklin and Sandown bay and are just a short walk from the beach front, Shanklin Chine and the Old Village with its thatched shops and cottages.

Shanklin Town is within a twenty minute walk of the Hotel and offers a good mix of shops and services. Buses to all parts of the Island can be caught from the center of the Town, and a train service is also offered to Lake, Sandown, Brading and Ryde.