Name: Fountain Inn by Greene King Inns
Address: High Street, Cowes, PO31 7AW, United Kingdom, High Street, Isle of Wight, PO31 7AW, UK
Price range: Prices for upcoming dates start at $50 per night (We Price Match)
Rating: 7.5

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Beachfront. Property is on or right next to the beach.

High Street, Cowes, PO31 7AW, United Kingdom –

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Breakfast was excellent. Can’t beat the location. Manager Andy & his lovely wife were wonderful. Staff to be commended.

Holly

United States of America

The location was fabulous, just next to the walk-on ferry dock. The staff were pleasant and the room was very large and clean.

Kelly

Canada

The help was the sest and very accomadating, that is why i rate this high

William

United States of America

Very handy to the ferry to Southampton. Excellent restaurants nearby too. A convenient location.

Nigel

Australia

Great feel, amazing helpful staff, good food, perfect location

Anonymous

Canada

booked a twin room but got a double. My side of the bed was 'sunken' in so I didn't have the best sleep. It was Cowles week and close to the ferry terminal for our onward travel ,which considering our last minute booking worked out well Staff handled the craziness in good spirits

Anonymous

United States of America

It's easy to get to, the Red Jet terminal from Southampton is very close by and buses are easy to get from Ryde to Newport then Cowes!! The checking in and out was easy, the staff especially the Landlord and Landlady were very friendly and helpful and looked after us well!! The rooms are good, bed very comfortable , shower was good! Breakfast was great and plentiful with good choices, dinners are good too, especially the roast on Sundays!!

Nicola

United Kingdom

The location was superb. We are in our 70's and to be able to get off the ferry from Southampton and just walk such a short distance was excellent. We wanted single beds but unfortunately the room we had booked was up about 40 stairs and as it is a heritage building, no lift. The manager kindly took our bags up but it was still a struggle for my husband who has rheumatoid arthritis to go up and down the stairs.

Colin

Australia

Very pet friendly and the management were exceptionally helpful

Frances

United Kingdom

Conveniently located by the ferry terminal and within the high street, Cowes is a lovely coastal town. The hotel offers comfortable rooms and the breakfast is more than adequate to get you started for the day An evening meal requires a great deal of stomaching,as l am told the chef is a little underdeveloped after set off the smoke alarm on occasions

David

United Kingdom

8.9

Great location!

What guests loved the most:
“Breakfast was excellent. Can’t beat the location. Manager Andy & his lovely wife were wonderful. Staff to be commended.”

Holly United States of America
“The location was fabulous, just next to the walk-on ferry dock. The staff were pleasant and the room was very large and clean.”

Kelly Canada
“The help was the sest and very accomadating, that is why i rate this high”

William United States of America
“Very handy to the ferry to Southampton. Excellent restaurants nearby too. A convenient location.”

Nigel Australia
“Great feel, amazing helpful staff, good food, perfect location”

Canada
“booked a twin room but got a double. My side of the bed was 'sunken' in so I didn't have the best sleep.”

United States of America
“It's easy to get to, the Red Jet terminal from Southampton is very close by and buses are easy to get from Ryde to Newport then Cowes!!”

Nicola United Kingdom
“The location was superb. We are in our 70's and to be able to get off the ferry from Southampton and just walk such a short distance was excellent.”

Colin Australia
“Very pet friendly and the management were exceptionally helpful”

Frances United Kingdom
“Conveniently located by the ferry terminal and within the high street, Cowes is a lovely coastal town.”

David United Kingdom

The Fountain Inn overlooks the River Medina and has harbor views from its al fresco dining area. It offers free Wi-Fi, a good breakfast and live music on most Friday and Saturday nights.

Located in West Cowes, only a step off the ferry terminal, the Fountain is also just one mile to Cowes’ seafront. The third President of the United States, Thomas Jefferson, stayed at the inn with his entourage after a state visit in 1789.

The restaurant offers a wide selection of freshly prepared traditional favorites and the traditional bar offers some light, tasty snacks and meals.

All bedrooms at the Fountain Inn are decorated in warm tones and have an private bathroom. They also feature a flat-screen TV, a hairdryer and tea/coffee making facilities. Some have sea views.

This is our guests' favorite part of Cowes, according to independent reviews.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.7 for a two-person trip.

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Fountain Inn by Greene King Inns has been welcoming Booking.com guests since Aug 6, 2005
Hotel chain/brand: Greene King's Pubs & Hotels

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Located in the top-rated area in Cowes, this property has an excellent location score of 8.9!

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Continental, Full English/Irish, Vegetarian

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Old English Inns are known for the warmth of their hospitality and the comfort of their rooms.You'll also fall in love with the cosy bars, often with crooked walls and low beams, where you can enjoy relaxing with a glass of wine or real ale. The friendly restaurants serve a variety of delicious meals, including a hearty full English breakfast which will refuel you for the following day.

Area Info

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Closest Landmarks *

Osborne House
1.4 miles
Calshot Castle
3.4 miles
Carisbrooke Castle
3.8 miles
Robin Hill
5.7 miles
Bucklers Hard
6.4 miles
Beaulieu Palace House
7.7 miles
Beaulieu
7.8 miles
Haslar Marina
8.1 miles
Amazon World Zoo Park
8.3 miles
Netley Abbey
8.6 miles

Restaurants & Markets *

Marks & Spencers (Groceries) Supermarket
0 miles
Sainsburys Supermarket
0.1 miles

Closest Airports *

Southampton Airport
13.2 miles
Bournemouth Airport
23.8 miles
London Gatwick Airport
56.4 miles

What Travelers Love About This Location

“The location was superb. We are in our 70's and to be able to get off the ferry from Southampton and just walk such a short distance was excellent. We wan...”

Colin

Australia

7.9

“Brilliant breakfast, excellent location near the fast ferry terminal and the centre of Cowes. Ideal base for a weekend stay on the island.”

Christopher

United Kingdom

8.7

“Location great and good breakfast”

Ivica

United Kingdom

7.5

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Food: British, European

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2:00 PM - 10:00 PM

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7:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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Children & Beds

Children of all ages are welcome.

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0 - 1 year	Can use a crib when requested	£5 per child, per night
0 - 1 year	Can use an extra bed when requested	£12.95 per child, per night
2 - 11 years	Can use an extra bed when requested	£12.95 per child, per night

The maximum number of extra beds and cribs allowed depends on the room you choose. Double-check your selected room for the maximum capacity.

All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.

Pets

Pets are allowed on request. Charges may apply.

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This hotel does not have a car park, however parking is available in the town.

Please note that full payment is taken at the time of booking.

“booked a twin room but got a double. My side of the bed was 'sunken' in so I didn't have the best sleep. It was Cowles week and close to the ferry terminal for our onward travel ,which considering our last minute booking worked out well Staff handled the craziness in good spirits”

“It's easy to get to, the Red Jet terminal from Southampton is very close by and buses are easy to get from Ryde to Newport then Cowes!! The checking in and out was easy, the staff especially the Landlord and Landlady were very friendly and helpful and looked after us well!! The rooms are good, bed very comfortable , shower was good! Breakfast was great and plentiful with good choices, dinners are good too, especially the roast on Sundays!!”

“The location was superb. We are in our 70's and to be able to get off the ferry from Southampton and just walk such a short distance was excellent. We wanted single beds but unfortunately the room we had booked was up about 40 stairs and as it is a heritage building, no lift. The manager kindly took our bags up but it was still a struggle for my husband who has rheumatoid arthritis to go up and down the stairs.”

“Conveniently located by the ferry terminal and within the high street, Cowes is a lovely coastal town. The hotel offers comfortable rooms and the breakfast is more than adequate to get you started for the day An evening meal requires a great deal of stomaching,as l am told the chef is a little underdeveloped after set off the smoke alarm on occasions”

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Reviewed: October 14, 2019

Nicola
United Kingdom
10

“Great time will be booking again !!”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
The only negative is a pub nearby that opens till 2 am Friday and Saturday but it's not that noticable!
It's easy to get to, the Red Jet terminal from Southampton is very close by and buses are easy to get from Ryde to Newport then Cowes!! The checking in and out was easy, the staff especially the Landlord and Landlady were very friendly and helpful and looked after us well!! The rooms are good, bed very comfortable , shower was good! Breakfast was great and plentiful with good choices, dinners are good too, especially the roast on Sundays!!

Stayed in October 2019
Reviewed: October 10, 2019

Michael
United Kingdom
8.3

“Stayed here on numerous occasions with groups of 8 guests and never has a bad experience.”
- • Business trip
- • Group
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
All was good.
Great location and staff were very accommodating

Stayed in September 2019
Reviewed: October 7, 2019

Angela
United Kingdom

1 helpful vote
10

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Perfect location for the party we were attending.

Stayed in October 2019
Reviewed: October 7, 2019

Colin
Australia
7.9

“Excellent location.”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Stayed 1 night
We decided to eat our evening meal at the hotel restaurant rather than at other local places. I ordered slow cooked lamb but it was really just slow cooked lamb fat, hardly meat at all. The vegetables were rather poor, mashed potato with peas and undercooked carrots. When I complained to the bar service manager, his comment was 'cool', obviously he hadn't actually heard my complaint. I then asked for another gin and tonic and thought he might have given it to me to make up for the very ordinary food, but no, another 5 pound.
The location was superb. We are in our 70's and to be able to get off the ferry from Southampton and just walk such a short distance was excellent. We wanted single beds but unfortunately the room we had booked was up about 40 stairs and as it is a heritage building, no lift. The manager kindly took our bags up but it was still a struggle for my husband who has rheumatoid arthritis to go up and down the stairs.

Stayed in September 2019
Reviewed: October 6, 2019

Frances
United Kingdom
8.8

“Would recommend and have done so.”
- • With a pet
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Very pet friendly and the management were exceptionally helpful

Stayed in October 2019
Reviewed: October 5, 2019

David
United Kingdom
6.0

“Fountain of youth it ain't,but a nice place to rest”
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Bathroom required decoration,as seasonal damage has left it a little dishevelled and the shower required a slip mat!
Conveniently located by the ferry terminal and within the high street, Cowes is a lovely coastal town. The hotel offers comfortable rooms and the breakfast is more than adequate to get you started for the day An evening meal requires a great deal of stomaching,as l am told the chef is a little underdeveloped after set off the smoke alarm on occasions

Stayed in October 2019
Reviewed: October 4, 2019

Leonel
United Kingdom
7.1

“Would be better with a good clean”
- • Business trip
- • Couple
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
This place is in serious need of a lick of paint and a deep clean, it really lets down what is a nice place to stay.
Good location and the guy who checked us in was really nice.

Stayed in October 2019
Reviewed: September 29, 2019

Amanda
United Kingdom

2 helpful votes
7.9

Good
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Our room was small with too much dated furniture and looking straight opposite another window with out any net curtains for privacy. We kept the curtains closed the whole time.
The breakfast was just perfect. A huge selection from smoked salmon to croissants. It made our stay really good value! The staff were really helpful. There was a secure bike lockup too.

Stayed in September 2019
Reviewed: September 29, 2019

Maurice
United Kingdom
8.0

“Excellent stay in a great location”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Very nice old building with a bit of history - great accommodation, staff, and service. Convenient location. Breakfast service included with night’s stay. Would definitely return.

Stayed in September 2019
Reviewed: September 24, 2019

Kathy
United Kingdom
7.1

Good
- • Travelers with friends
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
In need of some attention - cracks in walls, crooked loo seat & toilet roll holder etc. However, staff made up for any shortcomings with the building - very friendly and helpful.
Good, central position, interesting building

Stayed in September 2019
Reviewed: September 23, 2019

Anonymous
United Kingdom
5.8

“As we only stayed one night it was ok but room was a bit grotty really . Breakfast was good though.”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Stayed 1 night
The decor in room and Stairs/landing very tired and shabby looking . Toilet was very unpleasant with brown stains in bowl . Bath side grout was black . Mattress was lumpy and pretty uncomfortable . Not enough milk .
The breakfast was good with plenty of choice .Staff very pleasant too. Bedding and Towels very clean . Our view was great .

Stayed in September 2019
Reviewed: September 23, 2019

Holly
United States of America
7.5

“It was a big part of a true experience. Down to earth people & property. Not a boring chain hotel.”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Stayed 4 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
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Breakfast was excellent. Can’t beat the location. Manager Andy & his lovely wife were wonderful. Staff to be commended.

Stayed in September 2019
Reviewed: September 23, 2019

Neil
United Kingdom
7.5

“Lovely beds and a great breakfast!!”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Stayed 3 nights
On third floor and in the roof so kept knocking my head on the eves!
Lovely Bed and a lovely breakfast, rooms could just do with a little TLC.

Stayed in September 2019
Reviewed: September 22, 2019

Robert
Australia
7.5

“It was ok and the town was close by.”
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Stayed 4 nights
parking
good selection for breakfast. parking was not so good. staff were very helpful

Stayed in September 2019
Reviewed: September 22, 2019

Christopher
United Kingdom

3 helpful votes
8.8

“A great base for a sailing weekend or just browsing round Cowes.”
- • Leisure trip
- • Group
- • Stayed 2 nights
Window needed propping open. Shower doors did not shut properly.
Brilliant breakfast, excellent location near the fast ferry terminal and the centre of Cowes. Ideal base for a weekend stay on the island.

Stayed in September 2019

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