Cottages in Cowes

Cottages in Cowes

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Highlights in Cowes

  • Fascinating historical museums
  • Beautiful views of nature
  • Fun outdoor activities
  • Charming art galleries

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Cottages in Cowes

Enthralling cottages on the Isle of Wight

Do you want to surprise your partner with a romantic trip to one of the most charming places in England? Travel and discover all the incredible spaces that you will only find in Cowes. This small town is part of the English port on the amazing Isle of Wight. You will find wonderful cottages with all the comforts to enjoy a great holiday. Enjoy visiting fantastic museums with various exhibits of interesting historical items. Explore nature and follow the beautiful walking trails, enjoying the stunning panoramic views. If you like art, you will find a variety of galleries that you should not miss. You will find everything you need for a perfect holiday in Cowes, the best place to relax and unwind.

Stunning cottages in the town centre

The cottages that you will find in Cowes are simply perfect, located in the centre of the town or on the shores of the port, they offer the best views and the best style between traditional rustic with modern and comfortable touches to make your stay pleasant. Enjoy the impressive and spacious kitchen where you will find a refrigerator, stove, oven, microwave, kettle, cutlery, crockery, dishwasher and all the necessary utensils to prepare the best homemade food. Relax in the fantastic living room with fireplace, heating, a wide selection of books and games, high-speed Wi-Fi and smart TV. Rest in the cosy bedrooms with comfortable king-size beds, bathroom, and towels included.

Travellers and activities

Cowes for boat lovers

The town of Cowes is located at a port, so historically one of the most important economic activities has been shipping and fishing. If you are passionate about this subject and want to know more about the history of Cowes, definitely the best place you can visit is the outstanding Classic Boat Museum Gallery. In this fantastic museum of ships and navigation history, you will find exhibits divided by the Medina River. The first, The Boat Collection, offers an impressive display of classic boats, tools, artefacts, and many other items related to boating. On the other side of the river, you will find the wonderful Gallery in East Cowes, where you can learn through its exhibitions the fascinating history of the city's navigation and boat building in the last century, as well as racing in the sea. Undoubtedly, this museum is an impressive place that you must visit.

Cowes for history lovers

To learn more about the history of Cowes and the Isle of Wight, one of the best places to visit is the magnificent Wight Military and Heritage Centre. An incredible museum with an impressive exhibition of very well-preserved historical military items that include tanks, weapons of all kinds, uniforms, photographs, and documents, it is considered one of the largest museums in the district and with the most complete military exhibition you can find. Additionally, you will also find a magnificent shop with a variety of souvenirs, gifts, and museum items to make a gift or take home, as well as a great cafeteria to enjoy a refreshing drink and a delicious dessert at the end of the tour.

The town of Cowes, is also called West Cowes, is located on the banks of the Medina River, dividing it into two cities that are linked by a chain ferry called the Cowes Floating Bridge.

Top 7 travel tips in Cowes

1. Learn to sail in the wonderful Salty Sailing

If you want to try new and fun activities on these holidays, you must visit the incredible Salty Sailing that offers all its visitors fantastic guided tours and a wide variety of outdoor activities, water sports and yacht racing. Likewise, it also offers magnificent courses and classes to learn to navigate. The staff is highly qualified, and the instructors are the best you will find to learn and put into practice everything related to this fun activity.

2. See some of the best art in Beken of Cowes

Beken of Cowes, is a fantastic art gallery that offers its visitors, in addition to incredible pieces, adorable souvenirs of the city that reflect its traditions. Likewise, this gallery is known for housing one of the largest archives of nautical photos in the entire Isle of Wight. Don't miss a tour of this fascinating place, which preserves an important part of Cowes' history. The duration of the tour is approximately almost 2 hours that are completely worth it.

3. Visit the wonderful Sir Max Aithen Museum

This small but charming museum offers fantastic guided tours where it displays an impressive and unique collection of objects from ships, the sea, and navigation. The tour takes about an hour, the guides you will find are attentive and offer interesting information about the museum and its exhibits, making the tour very interesting. A visit to this museum is a perfect quiet activity to share a pleasant time with your partner or friends.

4. Explore the beautiful nature of Cowes

If you are looking for a space to relax and enjoy the incredible nature of Cowes, you should definitely visit and take the wonderful Red Squirrel Trail. A great path that you can take on foot or by bicycle, where you will find the most beautiful areas of nature in Cowes that you cannot stop photographing. Additionally, during the tour of the surroundings, you will find informative data on billboards about the area. You can also enjoy pleasant and quiet picnics in the best scenery of the city.

5. Stroll around the splendid Egypt Point

Egypt Point, is known for being the northernmost point of the county of the Isle of Wight, where the views that you can get will take your breath away, in addition to finding a fantastic old lighthouse that was built in 1897 and since then, several reforms have been made to the date; however, it is currently not operational, but it is open to the public for tours where you will find incredible historical monuments. In the surroundings, you can take a quiet walk and try the best fish n´ chips in the whole area.

6. Sightsee the fascinating Cowes Maritime Museum

This wonderful local museum is located in the Cowes Library, created in 1970 by its employees. Its exhibits are interactive and show the history of the town as well as important parts of the Isle of Wight through time. In the same way, you can also tour the library building and the fantastic playground for the little ones. Enjoy an entertaining afternoon learning a little more about this stunning district through its amazing exhibits.

7. Admire the fine art of Cowes

At Kendalls Fine Art, you will find charming and beautiful pieces of art to please all tastes and all budgets. You can enjoy an incredible collection of objects of all kinds that includes paintings, picture frames, pictures, furniture, handicrafts, ceramics, lamps, photographs, and much more. In this gallery, you will find the perfect gift for that special someone or if you prefer to take a nice souvenir from Cowes home. It will certainly be worth a tour of this incredible place.

Information about cottages in Cowes

🏡 Cottages available: 16 properties.
💳 Discount available: up to -51%.
🌙 Minimum price per night: from £24.
⭐ Most popular amenities: Wi-Fi, garden and barbecue.
🐾 Pet-friendly: 9 properties.
📶 For workation: 100% of the properties.
👩‍👩‍👧‍👦 For families: 6% of the properties.
🏊 With pool: 1 properties.

FAQs: Cottages in Cowes

Which amenities can you typically find at the cottages in Cowes?

Out of all the amenities offered by Holidu, it appears that the cottages in Cowes have everything that travellers wish for! Here, cottages generally offer a variety of facilities, the most popular being: Wi-Fi (87%), garden (77%), and balcony (35%)... What more could you want?!

How are the cottages usually rated in Cowes?

The cottages here are often well rated. 48% of the cottages in Cowes have excellent reviews and an average score of 4.5 stars!

Are the cottages in Cowes suitable for family holidays?

According to information from last year, less than 10% of cottages in Cowes are suitable for holidays with children. Here, it will probably be easier to leave the kids at home and go on holiday with your friends.

Are the cottages in Cowes suitable for travellers and their pets?

Of course! In Cowes, 48% of the cottages allow you to bring along your furry friend, and 77% also have a garden!

Do the cottages in Cowes tend to have an internet connection?

Of course! According to the data collected last year, 87% of cottages in Cowes include Wi-Fi. So no need to panic, you will be able to stay connected during your stay!

How much does it cost on average for cottages in Cowes?

A big percentage of cottages in Cowes (100%) roughly cost less than £100 a night. Therefore, this destination is perfect for booking an affordable cottage!

Do the cottages in Cowes mostly come equipped with a fireplace or a swimming pool?

Not always. Judging by information from Holidu, most of the cottages in Cowes do not have one.

Are the cottages in Cowes suitable for stays with several people or rather for an escape as a small group?

Judging by information from Holidu, 97% of cottages are made for up to four travellers. Approximately 97% of the cottages here have at least two separate bedrooms. Cowes is the ideal destination for families of four!

Do the cottages in Cowes have a beautiful view?

35% of cottages have a balcony or terrace, and 0% have a view. However, it is not very common, so availability can be limited. If this is important to you, you should anticipate a bit more time for research. Also, don't forget to use the filters that suit you the best to be sure to find what you are looking for. However, 77% of cottages in Cowes have gardens, where you can enjoy the outdoors. If you like to have lunch or dinner outside, and especially if you like barbecues, 29% of the cottages have them.

If you want to travel to Cowes do you know what is the most suitable time of the year?

The facilities found at the properties in Cowes show that it is a holiday destination that can adapt to all tastes and times of the year. This is because there is a wide range of properties and services. You can be sure that Cowes is a phenomenal destination to enjoy both winter and summer.