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4 guests · 2 bedrooms · 2 baths
Reasons to book
Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Great for petsBring all your friends and family, even the furry ones
Top-tier experienceA high end property in this area
About this house rental
This Grade II listed property is just minutes from the sea and is a great base from which to explore the stunning Isle of Wight.. 1 step to entrance.
All on the Ground Floor:
Open plan living space.
Living area: 60" Freeview Smart TV, Games Console, Patio Doors Leading To Garden
Dining area.
Kitchen area: Electric Oven, Electric Hob, Combi Microwave/Oven/Grill, Fridge/Freezer, Dishwasher, Coffee Machine, Washing Machine
Bedroom 1: Kingsize (5ft) Bed Ensuite: Bath With Shower Over, Heated Towel Rail, Toilet
Bedroom 2: 2 x Single (3ft) Beds
Shower Room: Walk-In Shower, Heated Towel Rail, Toilet. Gas central heating, electricity, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included. Highchair available on request. Enclosed lawned garden with garden furniture. 3 small dogs welcome. Private parking for 1 car. No smoking. Please note: The sea is 20 yards away.. This beautifully appointed, two-bedroom holiday cottage, which is part of a former lifeboat station and Grade II listed, is located right on the waterfront looking out across to West Cowes and the Solent. It combines the heritage of the coastguard’s boat house (where the life boats were stored) with modern architectural design, offering a bright and airy space, with exposed beams and high vaulted ceilings.
The property is 20 yards from a public slipway, so if guests had a small boat, this could be stored at the property and launched via the slipway straight out into the Medina Estuary and then onto the Solent.
The Boathouse accommodation is on the ground floor and there are lovely walks along the esplanade just outside the property. There is a large, beamed open-plan living space with two sets of patio doors leading out onto the enclosed lawned garden with waterside views. The first cosy bedroom has a kingsize bed an en-suite bathroom, whilst the second bedroom has twin beds.
There is a park nearby with a children’s play area and The Needles, its with chair lift, amusement park, boat rides, lighthouse and coloured sands of Alum Bay, is also within easy reach. Blackgang Chine, the oldest themed attraction in the UK, is nearby, and other attractions include Ventnor Botanical Gardens, Isle of Wight Pearl, Dinosaur Isle, a donkey sanctuary and Calbourne Water Mill, which has a 17th-century working watermill. Osborne House and Gardens (Queen Victoria’s holiday residence), Carisbrooke Castle and the sailing town of Yarmouth are worthy of a visit.
Cowes in the north west of the island is renowned for its sailing. Also within easy reach are vineyards and quaint villages, some with thatched roofs, such as Godshill, Old Shanklin and Brighstone. Outdoor pursuits include scenic walking, horse riding, fishing, cycling, water sports and golf. The island can be explored from the open-top buses that stop regularly at various collection points.
Free WiFi
Small dog/s only allowed.
There is open water in the property grounds.
Suitable for up to 3 pets
All on the Ground Floor:
Open plan living space.
Living area: 60" Freeview Smart TV, Games Console, Patio Doors Leading To Garden
Dining area.
Kitchen area: Electric Oven, Electric Hob, Combi Microwave/Oven/Grill, Fridge/Freezer, Dishwasher, Coffee Machine, Washing Machine
Bedroom 1: Kingsize (5ft) Bed Ensuite: Bath With Shower Over, Heated Towel Rail, Toilet
Bedroom 2: 2 x Single (3ft) Beds
Shower Room: Walk-In Shower, Heated Towel Rail, Toilet. Gas central heating, electricity, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included. Highchair available on request. Enclosed lawned garden with garden furniture. 3 small dogs welcome. Private parking for 1 car. No smoking. Please note: The sea is 20 yards away.. This beautifully appointed, two-bedroom holiday cottage, which is part of a former lifeboat station and Grade II listed, is located right on the waterfront looking out across to West Cowes and the Solent. It combines the heritage of the coastguard’s boat house (where the life boats were stored) with modern architectural design, offering a bright and airy space, with exposed beams and high vaulted ceilings.
The property is 20 yards from a public slipway, so if guests had a small boat, this could be stored at the property and launched via the slipway straight out into the Medina Estuary and then onto the Solent.
The Boathouse accommodation is on the ground floor and there are lovely walks along the esplanade just outside the property. There is a large, beamed open-plan living space with two sets of patio doors leading out onto the enclosed lawned garden with waterside views. The first cosy bedroom has a kingsize bed an en-suite bathroom, whilst the second bedroom has twin beds.
There is a park nearby with a children’s play area and The Needles, its with chair lift, amusement park, boat rides, lighthouse and coloured sands of Alum Bay, is also within easy reach. Blackgang Chine, the oldest themed attraction in the UK, is nearby, and other attractions include Ventnor Botanical Gardens, Isle of Wight Pearl, Dinosaur Isle, a donkey sanctuary and Calbourne Water Mill, which has a 17th-century working watermill. Osborne House and Gardens (Queen Victoria’s holiday residence), Carisbrooke Castle and the sailing town of Yarmouth are worthy of a visit.
Cowes in the north west of the island is renowned for its sailing. Also within easy reach are vineyards and quaint villages, some with thatched roofs, such as Godshill, Old Shanklin and Brighstone. Outdoor pursuits include scenic walking, horse riding, fishing, cycling, water sports and golf. The island can be explored from the open-top buses that stop regularly at various collection points.
Free WiFi
Small dog/s only allowed.
There is open water in the property grounds.
Suitable for up to 3 pets
Amenities at 2 bedroom accommodation in East Cowes
Non-smoking
Pets allowed
Family friendly
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Ratings and reviews
10 / 10Outstanding·Sep 2025
Brilliant place to stay, welcoming, clean, warm, and well equipped. Easy to visit other places on the IOW and close to terminal on arrival and departure.Would highly recommend
8 / 10Excellent·Sep 2025
The Boathouse is a lovely cottage, well located and well equipped. The kitchen is perfectly equipped, and beds very comfortable. The only downside was the WiFi which drops out constantly, making watching a full episode or film impossible on the TV.
10 / 10Outstanding·Sep 2025
This is quite possibly the best equipped and luxurious place we have ever booked. The accommodation is stunning, the kitchen equipment is high quality with everything item you could possibly need. The beds are super comfy and the main shower is amazing. Everything about this property screams home from home. There is a Waitrose within walking distance, and there is an excellent pub/restaurant within 20 minute walk. The floating bridge is also just a 5 minute walk which makes Cowes easy to visit. We had the best Christmas break as a family of 3.
8 / 10Excellent·Sep 2023
Nice property, very clean and comfortable. Accepts dogs, so this was a deciding factor. Not directly overlooking the Solent, as I thought from description, but just round the corner - still a good position, although opposite a small factory. Parking space only really suitable for small car.
These points aside, I would stay here again.
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Top rated by guests
9.3Outstanding
(6 Ratings)
"Brilliant place to stay, welcoming, clean, warm, and well equipped. Easy to visit other places on the IOW and close to terminal on arrival and departure.Would highly recommend"
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