Watchouse Lane , Cowes, PO31 7QH, United Kingdom
#11 of 11 B&Bs and inns in Cowes
Guests' ChoiceBased on 368 hotel reviews
6.9Cleanliness
7.5
Comfort
7.5
Location
9.0
Facilities
6.8
Staff
7.9
Value for money
7.1
Free WiFi
6.0
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End of dialog contentReviewed: April 5, 2024
Terry
United KingdomNothing really to dislike, can't expect the Ritz for £70. It did the job the I needed
Central location, nice pub. Comfortable bed At £70 a night I couldn't complain.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: April 2, 2024
Roxanne
United KingdomThe floor of the room was on quite a slope (old building) but that meant the bed was as well! Quite noisy being right onto the street, but a bargain price - all in, great value for money.
Lovely pub with welcoming staff, right in the heart of Cowes.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: February 26, 2024
Tony
United KingdomQuite happy.
Cosy warm and comfortable room. Easy going staff. Made to feel welcome.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: November 23, 2023
Anthony
United KingdomBedroom very comfortable but very little heating. No heating at all in the bathroom. No light in the bathroom above the sink making it difficult to see. This was the same situation when I stayed in 2019 ! Very limited breakfast laid out on a cupboard on an upper floor which had to be taken to the bedroom.
Overall good location with cosy bar area......
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: November 13, 2023
Mags
United KingdomThe lock on the main entrance door was slightly temperamental. Some oil on the pub sign would not go amiss as quite noisy in the wind, made me smile rather than annoyed me but winds have been getting worse.
Buffet breakfast was lovely & very comprehensive selection available. Room was very clean & comfortable. Location was perfect being so near to everything in town. The staff were all lovely, helpful & welcoming.
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: November 10, 2023
Dirk
BelgiumThe radiator at night was uncontrolable. We could not get it down. So it was to hot to sleep well.
It was overall a good experience
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: November 6, 2023
Andrea
United KingdomThe way breakfast was served. I mean, it was fine, pastries, porridge or cereals. But the bread to be toasted was clearly expired as it was hard and with mould. There was dust on the bedside table and chest of drawers. The kettle was dirty.
Comfy and nice views. Good location.
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: November 6, 2023
Philip
United KingdomBreakfast option was confusing. It was a continental which I wasn’t expecting. A cooked option would be nice and I would happily pay extra for it if it were offered.
Great location, fantastic price lovely pub to drink in. Staff were amazing and helpful. Top marks! Bed and bedding was super soft and clean and slept fantastically well.
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: October 22, 2023
Brid
United Kingdom10 am check out is am too early
Good location, great facilities and a good nights sleep.
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: October 14, 2023
Ant
United KingdomA little noisy from below and rooms to side. The in room fridge is also quite noisey. The continental breakfast is a decent takeaway spread but no breakfast room means you eat it sitting on your bed.
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: October 12, 2023
Rachel
United KingdomIt was all that I expected
Great location
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: October 12, 2023
Tonyg
United KingdomThe bathroom needs a bit of maintenance work done to bring it up to the standard expected. The pedestal washbasin had come away from the wall, one shower door had come off its bottom track so the doors didn't close properly and the shower hose height unit was also broken.
The service provided by the staff was excellent and the ability, after checking out, to leave our luggage for the day was much appreciated. The continental breakfast was good and the room very comfortable, although the fridge did hum quite loudly.
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: October 2, 2023
Sarah
United KingdomComfortable room, good location, variety of breakfast options.
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: August 28, 2023
Paul
United KingdomSash window did not stay open had to prop it open with a bottle! Room tired. 10am to early to check out on a Sunday.
Nice clean linen Good buffet breakfast.
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: August 23, 2023
Steve
United KingdomStrange decor,continental breakfast out on the landing, Coffee machine that none of our party could figure out how to use.
Location,friendly staff,mini fridge with drinks
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: August 7, 2023
Teleri
United KingdomWould have been good to have breakfast downstairs
Location and staff were really lovely
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: August 2, 2023
Veronique
FranceVery, very noisy untill 03:00 !!!!! Worse than expected in terms of noise.
Lovely room, lovely inn, excellent location
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: July 30, 2023
Read
United KingdomThe space available in the family room
The location and the staff were very friendly.the family room was very cramped and the two single beds were mattresses on the floor unlike the photographs on booking .com
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: July 27, 2023
Claire
United KingdomI found it hard to fill the kettle from the basin tap Wall paper with eyes was a bit scary
1minute from sea front.
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: July 22, 2023
Nathan
United KingdomNo cooked breakfast but the continental was good with nice variety of fresh fruit, pastries and spreads.
Lovely period property, staff were friendly and helpful. Decent sized rooms that were clean and tidy. Fridge in the room was a nice touch.
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: July 17, 2023
Peter
United KingdomOur room had little headroom. Breakfast on landing with no room to sit. Could not work coffee machine.
Ideal location. Hot water.
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: July 11, 2023
Eric
United KingdomLocation excellent
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: June 26, 2023
Amanda
United Kingdomthe continental breakfast arrangement wasn’t great, coffee machine did not work and had to eat in the room as there was no place to sit.
location was excellent, very comfortable bed, slept like a baby.
Stayed in June 2023
Reviewed: June 19, 2023
Nick
United KingdomBuffet breakfast was left on the landing unattended, nobody around after the pub closed just a contact number.
The staff were friendly and helpful, the room was well decorated and comfortable. Evening meal was delicious and fairly priced. Very close to the sea.
Stayed in May 2023
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