Welcome aboard Newclose!
Enjoy the panoramic sea views from the living space at Newclose Houseboat.
Stunning views from the bow across Bembridge harbour.
The sociable open plan living space is beautifully designed.
The sleek kitchen and dining space has everything you need to cook and dine all together.
Relax and unwind in this beautifully tranquil space. (Please note there is a Smart TV in the living room).
Enjoy your favourite tipple, soaking up the views of the ever-changing harbour.
The welcoming entrance hall to Newclose Houseboat.
Dreamy bedroom 1 is the perfect sanctuary to sleep.
Open the doors and let the natural light streams through.
Bedroom 1 on the main deck benefits from patio doors leading to the outer deck as well as an en-suite.
The en suite shower-room to bedroom 1, perfect for freshening up after a day of adventures.
A handy cloakroom is located off the entrance hall.
Stairs lead to the lower deck and bedrooms 2 & 3.
The utility-room on the lower deck is home to the washing machine and tumble-drier. You are welcome to use the fishing equipment and try your hand at fishing.
Inviting bedroom 2 with en-suite shower-room is on the lower deck.
The en suite shower-room to bedroom 2.
Lit up by charming portholes, bedroom 3 is lovely and cosy and also has the luxury of an en-suite.
A walkway leads from land to Newclose Houseboat with the patio doors leading to bedroom 1. The entrance can be found on the right.
Enjoy the panoramic views from the upper deck. Please take care on the staircase and supervise children at all times.
The views from the boat are simply stunning from dawn...
... Until dusk.
The floorplan onboard Newclose Houseboat.
The entrance to Newclose houseboat from the private parking space across the road.
See the boats sail in and out of the harbour as you watch the world go by.
St Catherine's Lighthouse is well worth a visit, as one of the oldest lighthouses in Great Britain!
St Helens has a delightful beach and fabulous Solent views.
Bembridge has a dramatic lifeboat station which is worth a visit.
The view from Culver Downs across Sandown Bay is stunning.
Bembridge harbour looking towards the houseboats at the far side.
Shop at the local village shops for the freshest of island produce.
Visit Osborne House and explore the gardens, house and private beach.
Newclose Houseboat
5200Bembridge | Sleeps 6 (no children under 9)
7 Nights from £1300
Mr Donoghue July 2026
We had an amazing time - the boat was incredible and we will stay here again. The boat is beautiful, fully kitted out, big rooms, lots of space. Everything worked perfectly. Parking was easy, access was easy and the views were amazing. Perfect location with a short walk to shops and beach and short drive to Ryde, the ferry, Cowes etc. I highly recommend staying here - absolutely perfect in every way..! ...
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Mrs Williams April 2026
The view from the living room is just gorgeous & upon entering the upstairs section, it's light filled & gives you a WOW factor. The kitchen is fully kitted out & the presence of fresh flowers, jar of chocolates, milk & a bottle of Prosecco were lovely touches. If you like sleeping on a boat & an uninterrupted view, then this is perfect. ...
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Mrs Lucas September 2025
We had a week in late September so the weather could have been unkind but the lounge feels sunny all the time - we were lucky. We could have gone to restaurants with great views and atmosphere but it was all there on the boat - the kitchen design is first class so we ate in for the most part. The Butcher in town is as good as it gets - the pies are the best I've ever had (ask for cooking instructions though:-) - bacon is great too. Fishmonger is super - dressed crab picked by the fishermen, ready to serve is enough for 2 for just over a tenner. The Welcome supermarket has a great selection of local veg - the tomatoes are obviously not for export - they are so much better than the stuff we buy up here. Lots of live music to be found on the island too, worth looking out for. Also - Tony's fish and chip shop in Ryde is great - we ate in - order the home made tartare sauce.. Great comms with the owners too - they answered a daft query about the heating very quickly by text.. ...
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Reply from Classic Cottages
Thank you very much for this brilliant review, it really sounds as though you fully emersed yourselves into the local community and had a fantastic time doing so! We always love to hear recommendations from those on holiday and any future guests will surely appreciate you taking the time pass this on too! Thank you again and we certainly hope to see you back at this truly unique property again soon! Joel, Customer Support...
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Miss Yates July 2024
This house boat is lovely and has amazing views and plenty of space. We had a great stay here
Mrs Joyce August 2024
We had a wonderful week aboard the Newclose Houseboat. The location, with the everchanging view across Bembridge Harbour, was enchanting. The setting was very peaceful but with lots to do and explore on the Island. The Houseboat itself is extremely spacious with excellent accommodation and is very well equipped making for a wonderful home from home holiday....
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