Title: Cowes retreat Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Cowes retreat Holiday home in Cowes with kitchen and balcony ![Smart TV, books](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/69000000/68150000/68149400/68149346/c7e9693c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![5 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/69000000/68150000/68149400/68149346/923c6be1.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/69000000/68150000/68149400/68149346/a51f7660.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/69000000/68150000/68149400/68149346/72f8c55c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/69000000/68150000/68149400/68149346/8c277c9c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Experience the perfect blend of comfort and convenience at this Great family home, nestled just a couple of minutes walk from the yacht haven and town centre. Spacious rooms offer sea views, while a large kitchen diner, cosy snug with comfy sofas, smart TV and private backyard provide ample space to unwind. 9.4 Exceptional ### Entire home 5 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 11 ## Popular amenities - - Dryer - Parking available - Washer - Barbecue grill - Kitchen ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Cowes retreat Great family home just a couple of minutes walk from the yacht haven and town centre, perfect for families, groups and crew alike. Sleeps 9 guests comfortably, and there is a sofa bed and floor mattress in the living room for extra people if needed (sleeps up to 12 max). Spacious rooms and sea views from some of the bedrooms. Large kitchen diner, separate living room and cosy snug with comfy sofas and smart TV. Private back yard perfect for a summer evening. On road parking for one vehicle (visitor permit can be arranged) and walking distance from the passenger ferry. The perfect place to use as your base to explore the island. ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach nearby ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Hob - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 5 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided - Sofa bed ### Bathroom - 1.5 bathrooms - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Living room ### Entertainment - Books - Smart TV ### Outdoor areas - Balcony - Barbecue grill - Fenced yard - Garden - Outdoor furniture ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Work spaces - Desk ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - 3 pets total ### Suitability/Accessibility - Designated smoking areas ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - In a village - Near a health/beauty spa - Near the marina ### Things to do - Birdwatching nearby - Fishing nearby - Horseback riding nearby - Jet skiing nearby - Kayaking nearby - Motor boating nearby - Mountain biking nearby - Sailing nearby - Swimming nearby - Wildlife walks nearby ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) - Fire extinguisher - Deadbolt lock ### General - Garden ## Similar properties ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/58000000/57580000/57579200/57579200/46d9ddbf.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### 5-bed house: pool, tennis court, walk to beach, 10 acres Bouldnor - Pool - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer 10 Exceptional 72 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-14&endDate=2025-11-15&selected=57579200&PinnedHotelID=57579200&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/119000000/118370000/118361500/118361458/dfc40273.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Heart of Cowes - 5 Bedroom, 10 Guests, 200m to Town Cowes - Washer - Dryer - Microwave [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-14&endDate=2025-11-15&selected=118361458&PinnedHotelID=118361458&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Fridge, oven, stovetop, dishwasher](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/99000000/98900000/98893100/98893031/d1913a52.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Perfect crew-house or for business trips. 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EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking. Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation ### Property is also known as Cowes Retreat Cowes Cowes Retreat Private vacation home Cowes Retreat Private vacation home Cowes ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C50.75916%2C-1.29921&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=b6VHpZQeRKTV0tcWMXX-Jhyuk38=) Cowes, England #### What's nearby - Cowes Harbour - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles - RedJet Ferry Terminal - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles - Royal London Yacht Club - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles - East Cowes Ferry Terminal - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles - Osborne House - 5 min drive - 1.7 miles #### Getting around - West Cowes Ferry Station - 7 min walk - Southampton (SOU) - 109 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Duke of York - ‬5 min walk - ‪The Fountain Inn - ‬7 min walk - ‪The Garden - ‬8 min walk - ‪Anchor Inn - ‬4 min walk - ‪The Coast Bar & Dining Room - ‬4 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Cowes retreat pet-friendly? > Yes, this property allows pets (limit 3 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details. ### What time is check-in at Cowes retreat? > Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Cowes retreat? > Checkout is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is Cowes retreat located? > Situated near the beach, this holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Cowes Harbour and Royal London Yacht Club. East Cowes Ferry Terminal and Isle of Wight Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty are also within 1 mile (2 km). West Cowes Ferry Station is 7 minutes by foot. ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Cowes retreat Reviews 9.4 ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) ### 9.6 Cleanliness ### 9.8 Location ### 8.0 Property conditions & facilities 10 - Excellent 8 8 - Good 4 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Daryush F. 13 Jul 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Great location, perfect assistant from the host ##### Daryush F. Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jenny L. 25 Apr 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Super family break Great location which suited us perfectly. ##### Jenny L. Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jon H. 7 Jun 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great property Very flexible property and great for large families ##### Jon H. Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022 ### 8/10 Good #### Tracey P. 8 Sept 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Good break with friends Excellent location. Just short walk from red jet. Nice spacious house. Lots of sleep options for group of friends. Good value. ##### Tracey P. Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Nicky M. 17 Jul 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Ladies away in Cowes Excellent location to walk into Cowes. Super host who was very responsive and gave us good advise. Would recommend ##### Nicky M. Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Jane L. 7 Aug 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Cowes Comfortable house and great access into Cowes and island. The owner was really helpful and prompt. However only thing to be mindful of is parking (even with permit that owner kindly arranged) wasn’t easy. Overall great stay. ##### Jane L. Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Chris 21 Aug 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication Great base for a trip to the IOW. Nothing too much hassle for our host. Cowes centre only a 3 minute walk ##### Chris Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Hiroshi N. 2 Aug 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Housing in Cowes The location of this house was ideal for our purposes. It was central to Marina, grocery shopping, ferry. Can walk to everything an no car necessary. Property owner was very responsive and helpful if any questions. Would stay here again. ##### Hiroshi N. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jamie M. 23 Jun 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Iow Amazing for 10 people comfortable and lovely host. Will be back! ##### Jamie M. Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023 ### 8/10 Good #### Karen L. 11 Jun 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great Location We had a lovely time at this property. The location to town is great. We were a family of 7, 5 adults and two 5 year olds. We spent the majority of our time when at the property, in the large kitchen. Claire the property manager, was outstanding from beginning to end. ##### Karen L. Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Ian R. 20 Jun 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect Lovely house in a great location. Claire was a fantastic host and I would highly recommend. ##### Ian R. 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