Insignia is a well-presented and well-equipped 3 storey townhouse sleeping 6 people and located right in the hub of the sailing Mecca of Cowes. Cowes is well-known for being the biggest and oldest sailing regatta in the world and is a fashionable destination for sailors and yachting enthusiasts during the summer months. Popular also throughout the year for holidaying visitors because of the bustling town precinct, attractive promenade and numerous high-quality eateries and bars; in fact, whatever your taste in food and drink you will not have any problem discovering a gastronomic or liquid delight in Cowes. From perfect pizza, tempting tapas, blockbusting burgers and the finest dining to the simplest of sandwiches, (not to mention the cocktail and wine bars, ale houses, rooftop bars and classic fire-side pubs) Cowes will not disappoint. Insignia is located parallel to the High Street, just a 3-minute walk from the foot passenger hi-speed boat service from Southampton and has recently been refurnished and refurbished throughout. Equipped with 3 bedrooms comprising of 2 super-king zip and links and a king-size zip and link bedroom; meaning all three rooms can be made up as twins if required. A stunning open plan living space welcomes you as you enter, with the modern kitchen expanding into an extended dining room with large skylight window. Bi-fold doors open onto a cosy walled courtyard to enhance your evening entertaining. The front living room is charming and has a wood burner, custom built bookcases (full of holiday reads to settle into) and a comfy sofa for relaxing nights in, although being positioned in the heart of a lively marina town

Property Description

ACCOMMODATION

Access – Enclosed passage off the street leads to the front door. One step up with low head height doorway leads directly into the kitchen diner area

Ground Floor Rooms:

Kitchen Area – Modern wall mounted and floor standing units with worktops and splashbacks. Lit kick board lights. Built-in wine rack. Sink and drainer with boiling water tap*. Zanussi flush fitting induction hob. Dishwasher. Electric oven/ grill. Extractor hood. Cupboard housing fridge freezer, washer dryer and microwave oven. Bose Bluetooth speaker. Stairs t 1^st floor. Step down to living room.

Dining Area – 2-seater sofa. Dining table with bench seating. Skylight window. Bi-fold doors to walled courtyard garden. Wall mounted ladder style radiator.

Living Room – Built-in custom-built bookcases. 3-seater sofa. Occasional chair. Leather butterfly chair. Smart TV for streaming services only. Fireplace recess housing wood burner. Wall mirror. Rope standard lamp. Radio. Radiator. Coats hooks. Double glazed window to front aspect.

First Floor Landing – Stairs to 2^nd floor. Doors off to Super-king size bedroom and bathroom. Fire extinguisher. Porthole window.

Super-king Bedroom – Zip and link super-king size bed which can be used as twin singles. Hanging rail with shelves. Futon chair. Two 2-drawer bedside chests with wall lights. 4-drawer chest. Dressing table/desk with chair. Mirror. Hairdryer. Double glazed window to front aspect. Radiator.

Bathroom – Luxury bathroom suite with walk-in shower enclosure featuring a rainfall shower head and mains-fed shower unit. Bath with mixer tap and hand-held shower attachment. Twin sinks with mirrors over. Double glazed windows to rear and side. W/C.
Radio. Towel radiator.

Second Floor Landing – Chest of drawers. Wall mirror. Doors off to Super-king and King-size bedrooms. Porthole window.

Super-king Bedroom - Zip and link super-king size bed which can be used as twin singles. Hanging rail with shelves. Two 2-drawer bedside chests with wall lights. 4-drawer chest. Dressing table/desk with chair. Mirror. Rattan floor lamp. Hairdryer. Double glazed window to front aspect. Radiator.

King-size Bedroom - Zip and link King-size bed which can be used as two small singles if required. Smart TV with Freeview channels. Bedside table. Wall lights. Dressing table/desk with chair. Mirror. Built-in cupboard with hanging rail. Wall mirror. Double glazed window to rear aspect.

Outside – Walled courtyard garden with seating
Parking – M&S Car park nearby operated by private parking company - restrictions apply - see photo Local car park - Permit available to purchase (Cross Street)

EQUIPMENT

Free wi-fi Internet
Smart TV – Streaming only
Bedroom Smart TV inc Freeview
Washer dryer
Fridge freezer
Boiling water kitchen tap (no kettle required)
Toaster
Bose Bluetooth speaker
Radios
Microwave oven
Induction hob
Electric oven
Dishwasher
Wood Burner
Gas central heating
Hairdryers
Travel COt
High chair
Fire extinguishers
Smoke detectors
CO detector

2 Pets permitted at GBP 35.00 per week

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

LIMITATIONS
Beware Steep Stairs
No smoking or E-Cigarettes
2 Pets permitted at GBP 35.00 per week, additional pets at owner’s discretion
Please note to comply with the current fire regulations the use of candles is strictly prohibited.
No naked flames

Location Information

Cowes & 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.

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 good bottle of wine then you can find all 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 really enjoyed our stay, it was comfortable, clean and so central! the ladies as Island holiday homes were SO lovely and helpful - thanks for all your support.

Great place to stay in Cowes, this is our second time staying here and it has been perfect.

We really enjoyed our stay. Lovely property.

Lovely property and great communication.

Public review

Fantastic place for our race team to stay while we were on the island, great location, very nice place to stay

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Clear instructions
Easy to find
Easy to get inside

Cleanliness

Spotless furniture & linen
Free of clutter
Squeaky-clean bathroom
Pristine kitchen

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Looked like the photos
Matched the description

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Always responsive
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Friendly

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Peaceful
Great restaurants
Lots to do
Walkable

Value

We had a great holiday, the home was beautiful and had everything we needed for our stay. The location was a perfect base for exploring the island and had everything we needed close by, shops, restaurants, cafes etc. The only thing to note when booking is the stairs inside are very steep so if you are less able or have very young children this is worth bearing in mind. We had a fantastic stay and would definitely book with you again. Thank you very much.

loved our stay here! it was our first holiday with our twin babies, and the place mad sit so easy to set up a base on the Island. they provided a cot for the babies as well. the bed was very comfy and it had everything we needed! best of all, it was a 2 min walk to the high street, so it was super convenient. Cowes was a great place to spend our first holiday as a family! thank you!

A beautiful property right in the heart of east cowes. A great location to be able to drive out to the rest of the island. It honestly is stunningly finished. I was shocked at how beautiful it was. It has three floors with steep stairs to the very top floor and winding steps (with gaps) to the first floor. We have little ones but they were fine with it. They only provided one bin bag and two dishwasher tabs so bring your own from home. NB: Pets. They do allow pets which we hadn't clocked so just be aware if you suffer with allergies. NB: Cars. It has one parking spot if you had multiple cars you would struggle because the other would constantly need to be in a car park.

We had a lovely week and this house was the perfect base for our stay on IOW. Seconds away from many choices of bars and restaurants in the evening. All the popular attractions very easy to get to.

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A lovely stay for Christmas break. Thank you for sharing your lovely home with us. Love to try in the summer some time and enjoy full use of the courtyard.

Lovely house, cosy and well equipped. Stiars a challenge for those over 80! Enjoyed mixed weather, storm Babet was interesting. Love Cowes, would highly recommend The Coast for great food.

Lovely propertym we were all very comfortable and cosy here. Thanks for sharing this stylish house - wel all thoroughly enjoyed it

Excellent stay great communication - lovely house. Perfect location right near all the amazing restaurants and high street. We had a great time.

Pristine accommodation tucked behind Cowes High Street with easy walking access to everything the town has to offer. Downstairs is light and airy aided by the recently added extension with its glazed ceiling. Bedrooms are clean, tidy and uncluttered. The bathroom is spacious and luxurious and the living room cosy and warm. We had a lovely relaxing time and definitely plan to visit again.

Thank you for a delightful stay at Insignia. A beautiful house in a fabulous location. A lovely meal at The Coast and some great walks. Will definately come and stay again.

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