“A sophisticated hotel in Cowes old town where rooms are divided between the main house, lodge and poolside garden suites. The interiors are elegantly cosy with Chesterfield sofas and working fireplaces. There's a chic restaurant, plus a garden with firepit. A wonderful mix of modern and traditional.”
“A sophisticated hotel in Cowes old town where rooms are divided between the main house, lodge and poolside garden suites. The interiors are elegantly cosy with Chesterfield sofas and working fireplaces. There's a chic restaurant, plus a garden with firepit. A wonderful mix of modern and traditional.”
Recommended For
- Local exploring
- It's in a great location for shopping, visiting art galleries or taking a stroll along the beach
- Romantic Break
- Room Three has an in-room roll top bath tub for romantic fire-side soaks
- Museums
- Visit the Sir Max Aitken Museum, which houses three centuries worth of marine paintings and nautical artefacts
- Other Activities
- The chairlift at Needles Landmark Attraction is a 30-minute drive away
- Sights nearby
- Osborne House, Queen Victoria’s summer home in East Cowes, is nearby
- Tennis
- Great walks
- Cycling
- Wine tasting
- Restaurant
- The Smoking Lobster restaurant serves seasonal ingredients with Mediterranean influences
- Artworks
- Paintings and sculptures adorn the property, assembled from the owners' travels
- Rooms with balcony/terrace
- Rooms 12 and 14 have Juliet balconies that overlook the harbour
- Four poster beds
- Intimate
- Romantic
- Owner managed
- Sit-out Terrace
- Opulent
- Townhouse
- Boutique
- Historic
- Chic
- Luxury
- Child friendly
- Retro/Vintage
- Beach nearby
- On an island
- Charming
Facilities
- Bicycles available
- Borrow bicycles and cycle along the esplanade from Cowes to the beach huts in the neighbouring village of Gurnard
- Restaurant
- The Smoking Lobster restaurant serves seasonal ingredients with Mediterranean influences
- Rooms with balcony/terrace
- Rooms 12 and 14 have Juliet balconies that overlook the harbour
- Swimming Pool
- There is a seasonal heated outdoor pool
- Bar
- Fireplace
- No pets
- Library
- Sit-out Terrace
- Garden
- Four poster beds
- Child friendly
- Sitting Room
- Concierge
Activities
- Museums
- Visit the Sir Max Aitken Museum, which houses three centuries worth of marine paintings and nautical artefacts
- Other Activities
- The chairlift at Needles Landmark Attraction is a 30-minute drive away
- Sights nearby
- Osborne House, Queen Victoria’s summer home in East Cowes, is nearby
- Wine tasting
- Tennis
- Great walks
- Cycling
Map & Location
What's Nearby
Other Reviews
Nnew hotel bringing Schitt’s Creek to Cowes
The 15 bedrooms are full-throttle boutique, with bold colours and flamboyant wallpapers. Some have free-standing baths at the end of the bed and the smart bathrooms have GHD hairdryers and straighteners and Cowshed products. For extra romance, rooms one and three have working fireplaces. If you don’t mind surrendering a sea view for a historic one, room eight has some of the original signage in its bathroom. But if you need bobbing boats, rooms 12 and 14 have Juliet balconies that overlook the harbour.
Originally published by Susan d'Arcy, The Times
