Gurnard Cottages
To the west of Cowes is Gurnard. This hidden gem on the north east coast of the Isle of Wight has a lovely promenade with privately owned beach huts lining the sand. Gurnard Bay is wonderful for children and families to explore: with a large grassy area perfect for picnics or playtime and a fenced playground, you can let little ones loose knowing they won’t be bored.Read more
The sailing club at Gurnard is particularly popular with dinghy sailors and Gurnard Dinghy Week attracts hundreds of visitors to the town at the end of July. Being only 5 minutes by car or 30 minutes on foot from Cowes, makes Gurnard a great spot to stay if you’re visiting for Cowes Week in August. Staying in a self catering cottage doesn’t mean you have to cook, there are plenty of wonderful places in the town to eat and drink. The Little Gloster restaurant is very popular with locals and visitors alike, serving an impressive breakfast menu. There’s also the Waters Edge cafe on the beach front, ideal for beach bums who want to spend as much time as possible on the sand. For great views across Gurnard Bay while you eat, visit the Woodvale pub, welcoming to families and serving throughout the day. There’s also plenty of local produce in the village’s grocery store so make the most of the wonderful kitchen facilities on offer and have a go at cooking some new recipes.
To the west of Gurnard is Yarmouth, a pretty harbour town to explore, or hop on the ferry and head to Lymington for an exciting day out on the mainland. In between Yarmouth and Gurnard is the Hamstead Heritage coast, a lovely spot for walkers to wander the wilds of the isle. Further south from Gurnard is Newport, the largest town on the island, a shopping hotspot with some upcoming modern restaurants offering up exciting new cooking styles for you to try.
We have 12 self catering cottages in Gurnard to show you...
7 nights from £430
Solent View Cottage
43892 bedroom self catering cottage near the beach in Cowes, Isle of Wight.
This charming two bedroom cottage is situated in the pretty coastal village of Gurnard just outside Cowes, home to some spectacular Solent views and a prime location to watch the m...
7 nights from £430
7 nights from £1643
Solent Heights
39465 bedroom self catering cottage near the beach in Cowes, Isle of Wight
A truly amazing, contemporary home with views directly out to sea in the popular sailing town of Cowes. Offering exceptional quality throughout the whole home, this is a superb bas...
7 nights from £1643
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7 nights from £395
Winkle Cottage
43952 bedroom self catering cottage near the beach in Cowes, Isle of Wight.
This gorgeous terraced cottage new to our portfolio for 2020 is situated in the Conservation Area of the old town of Cowes, is just a few minutes walk from the centre of town. Offe...
7 nights from £395
7 nights from £389
9 Crown Court
41693 bedroom self catering cottage with sea views in Cowes, Isle of Wight.
Right in the heart of the bustling sailing town of Cowes, 9 Crown Court offers great accommodation with a stunning roof terrace boasting uninterrupted views across the rooftops to ...
7 nights from £389
7 nights from £334
Smugglers’ Run
39452 bedroom, dog-friendly holiday cottage with sea views in East Cowes, Isle of Wight
Smugglers' Run is a waterside property overlooking the River Medina and across to the sailing town of Cowes. It would suit a family or a couple in need of a little extra space. ...
7 nights from £334
7 nights from £564
Barton Manor Lake Cottage
35812 bedroom, dog friendly holiday cottage near the beach in East Cowes, Isle of Wight.
Steeped in history Barton Manor is of great significance to the Isle of Wight’s heritage, situated adjacent to Osborne House and part of the original estate. The grand driveway lea...
7 nights from £564
7 nights from £1330
Barton Manor Farmhouse
35804 bedroom, dog friendly holiday cottage near the beach in East Cowes, Isle of Wight.
This impressive 150 year old farmhouse sleeps nine and is the perfect location for a fabulous family gathering of all ages. In the breathtaking location of Barton Manor Estate, adj...
7 nights from £1330
7 nights from £365
Spring Tide
36602 bedroom self catering cottage at Island Harbour, near Newport.
Spring Tide is a delightful holiday cottage situated in a small development at Island Harbour Marina on the banks of the River Medina. The marina is set in a beautiful secluded val...
7 nights from £365
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7 nights from £770
Creekside
35885 bedroom, dog friendly holiday cottage with sea views in Wootton, Isle of Wight.
Creekside is a fabulous waterfront property that makes a wonderful choice of holiday home at any time of the year. This stunning detached house, set on the banks of Wootton Creek, ...
7 nights from £770
7 nights from £320
Little Barn Retreat
41871 bedroom, rural self catering cottage in Newport, Isle of Wight
This absolutely gorgeous barn conversion is the perfect place for a couple's holiday, located on the Durton Farm Estate in the centre of the Island. Lovingly refurbished by the own...
7 nights from £320