Hope House

Sleeps 6 in three bedrooms over 2 floors
Pet Friendly
King-size, double and bunk bedroom
Newly refurbished bathroom
Downstairs Cloakroom
Double glazed and centrally heated
Free wi-fi Internet
Smart TV, DVD player and games
Microwave, kettle, toaster and coffee machine
Washer dryer and fridge freezer
Parking and patio garden
Seaside port town with marina [easy access of ferry]
Near to Osborne House – Queen Victoria’s holiday home
Heritage trails and boat museum
Waitrose supermarket nearby
Selection of eateries and pubs
Walking distance of waterfront and esplanade
On main bus route to Newport and Ryde [with links to all Island]

Property Description

ACCOMMODATION
From driveway along a short path to the front door:

Entrance Hall: Double doors to living/dining room, cloakroom and kitchen. Stairs to first floor.

Cloakroom – Close couple w/c. wash hand basin. Radiator. Window to side

Kitchen - Range of fitted wall and floor units with worktops and tiled splashbacks. Washer/Dryer. Gas 4 ring hob. Electric oven/grill. Stainless steel sink and drainer. Fridge freezer. Microwave. 2 Slice toaster. Kettle. Radio/cd player. Filter coffee machine. Radiator. Window to side aspect.

Living/dining room – Open plan room with double doors onto patio and small garden area. Dining table and six chairs. Corner sofa suite. Wood effect laminate flooring. Smart TV. Selection of games. Coffee Table. Nest of tables.
First Floor Landing: doors off to all rooms. Stairs to 2^nd floor closed off.

King-size Bedroom – King-size bed. Bedside cabinets with lamps. Built-in cupboard with hanging rail. Chest of drawers. Window to dual aspects.

Family Bathroom – Shower bath with single lever shower system. W/C. Vanity unit with wash hand basin. Heated towel rail. Window to side aspect.

Double Bedroom – Double bed with bedside cabinets and lamps. Shelving unit. Mirror.

Bunk Bedroom – Children’s bunk bed. Chest of drawers. Bedside cabinet with lamp. Basket storage unit. Occasional Chair. Window to side.

Outside: Patio with garden furniture.

Private off road parking for one car

EQUIPMENT
Free Wi-fi internet
Smart TV in living room
DVD player, games
Electric oven/grill, Gas hob
Fridge/freezer
Washer dryer
Microwave, kettle, toaster
Filter coffee machine
Central heating
Garden furniture
Parking for one car

Duvets and pillows on all beds, Bed linen & Towels provided. Please bring own beach towels.

LIMITATIONS
No smoking or E-cigarettes
No naked flames
Please note to comply with the current fire regulations the use of candles is strictly prohibited.
One Small Dog Permitted

Location Information

Cowes and East Cowes

Home to the oldest and biggest sailing regatta in the world, Cowes is the number one destination for sailors during the summer months. But it also boasts a rich wealth of history and culture with its ‘twin’ East Cowes just across the Medina estuary by chain ferry (subject to availability).

Stroll through the vibrant town and enjoy independent shops and well-known yachting clothing stores, sit at a pavement cafe or have a restaurant lunch and people watch or enjoy a glass of something cold and watch the sun go down over the Solent before having dinner at some excellent pubs and restaurants.

Take yourself across the water to East Cowes via the chain ferry and enjoy a slice of great British history at Osborne House; Queen Victoria’s seaside residence. Stroll along her beach and enjoy the walled garden and Swiss Cottage. It’s a wonderful spot for families or just to wander through on your own. There are cultural museums, events and galleries to enjoy on both sides of the Medina and you’ll notice the influence of Prince Albert’s ornate designs in the architecture of many houses and buildings. Cowes is featured in the Slow Travel Guide to the Isle of Wight. Why not try a new way of exploring and discover hidden places and local’s favourites in Cowes.

Whatever your taste in food, the size of your party or the depth of your wallet, you won’t have any problem finding a gastronomic delight in Cowes. From tempting tapas, perfect pizza, blockbusting burgers and the finest of dining to the simplest of sandwiches, Cowes will not disappoint.

For families, hungry sailors and visitors alike there is an enormous amount of choice and you can choose from restaurants, pubs, cafes and wine bars offering food from around the globe as well as locally grown and produced fish, meat, vegetables, wine, beer and even gin! Enjoy breakfast, lunch, brunch, afternoon tea and dinner, Sunday roast and the Island’s favourite fish and chips. Treat yourself to cakes, custard tarts, fudge and ice cream, all made or baked freshly as well as artisan bread, cheeses and wine. You’ll be spoiled for choice and in fact, if you were to stay in Cowes for a week, you’d be hard pressed to sample all that’s on offer.

Boutique clothing stores, foodie heavens, beautiful interiors shops and practical chandlers all abound in Cowes. If you’re looking for that necessary piece of rope, a sailing top or a seaside souvenir, artisan bread, cheese or a really good bottle of wine then you can find all of these things down the High Street.

Self-catering, picnicking or eating on the water? There are small independent shops selling local produce and necessities and two larger supermarkets, one in Cowes and one in East Cowes for anything else.

For gift buying or something to take home as a reminder of a good holiday well spent, take your pick from driftwood mirrors, locally produced chutneys, oils and jams, basketry, jewellery and nautical items from the small shops which line the town or stock up on your sailing gear at well-known yachting emporiums. Whatever it is you need to buy or whatever you fancy, you’re sure to find it in Cowes.

There’s so much to squash into your time in Cowes that you might find yourself having a return visit to fit it all in! From beaches to Queen Victoria’s Summer Palace you will find it, in her words, ‘impossible to find a prettier spot’.

There are maritime museums in both Cowes and East Cowes to enjoy, sailing and water sports to partake in, regattas, galleries and shops to enjoy and boat trips to take. Did you know that the first hovercraft was developed in East Cowes? Go and find out all about it in the Heritage Museum. Or see the cradle used by Napoleon Bonaparte for his son amongst the other nauticalia at the Max Aitken Museum.

Take a stroll around the extensive grounds of Osborne and marvel at the views that reminded Albert and Victoria of the Bay of Naples, or visit the recently restored Durbar Room to see the collection of Indian treasures. St Mildred’s Church in nearby Whippingham was where the Queen worshipped. Or you could just buy yourself a picnic, enjoy the sunny esplanade and watch the boats go by or even head up to Northwood Park and snooze under the trees. Walk along the seafront, breathe in that fresh sea air and go for a paddle or a swim if you’re feeling brave! Whatever you decide to do, you can be sure of plenty of the great outdoors.

Reviews

We stayed at Hope House in East Cowes for the Isle of Wight festival. This was a last minute booking as we had been let down by another property. We were very lucky to find the house and it did not disappoint. The house was incredibly well equipped, lots of little extras which made it very much a home from home. The weather was very warm during our stay and we were very pleased to find fans in each of the bedrooms. The location was perfect for us, with a choice of places to eat. I would recommend The Artisan Cafe for a delicious breakfast or Betty’s Door for some home made cake. There was off road parking for one car but plenty of street parking locally if you did bring more than one car. The outside space was perfect sitting in with a cuppa or a glass of wine. We had an issues with the hot water but the host responded immediately and the situation was sorted. We would definitely recommend it, thank you for a lovely comfortable stay.

This is one of the nicest air bnb’s I’ve stayed in. The house itself is lovely, feels so homely and welcoming. It was clean and had everything we needed. It’s in a great area, a few minutes walk to the marina and shops & restaurants are all walkable. Check in was super easy too which is always nice. I would definitely come back to Hope house!

Public review

This is the second time we have stayed at Hope house in East Cowes. When we arrived this time around, it felt like we were coming home. The house is so homely, warm and clean. The location is perfect (with or without a car) We will definitely book Hope house again on our next trip back from Australia. Thank you

Detailed feedback

Check-in

Clear instructions
Easy to get inside
Felt right at home

Cleanliness

Accuracy

Matched the description

Communication

Always responsive
Helpful instructions
Friendly

Location

Beautiful surroundings
Walkable

Value

Island Homes were amazing, Donna especially was always so helpful and really went above and beyond for us during our stay. The house was wonderful. Clean, well stocked with linen, toiletries and bits and pieces in the kitchen for us to use. We will definitely be back again and will tell all our friends and family about this little gem on our beautiful island. Thank you so much!

Loading the calendar for this property.

Map

Get Directions to here

Postcode for Sat Nav
PO32 6RX