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.
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 18 self catering cottages in Gurnard to show you...
Solent View
39472 bedroom self catering cottage near the beach in Cowes, Isle of Wight
Solent View is an immaculately presented seaside villa just metres away from the sea shore of Gurnard. Each room has been thoughtfully decorated to make you feel relaxed and the op...
Price per week £520 - £1750
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...
Price per week £1578 - £2885
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The Bird House
39552 bedroom self catering cottage near the beach in Cowes, Isle of Wight
Just a five minute walk from the heart of Cowes and Sheppard's Wharf, The Bird House is a charming cottage which combines modern living with period features bringing character and ...
Price per week £425 - £1400
35 Cross Street
35502 bedroom, dog friendly holiday cottage near the beach in Cowes, Isle of Wight.
35 Cross Street is a cute end of terrace townhouse with accommodation spread over three floors, and has a sunny, enclosed courtyard. Built at the turn of the century, and decorated...
Price per week £303 - £680
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 ...
Price per week £500 - £1050
Harbour View
39182 bedroom self catering apartment with sea views in Cowes, Isle of Wight
This stylish and under stated first floor apartment offers you spectacular views across Cowes Harbour and over The Solent to the main land, with a contemporary interior all located...
Price per week £655 - £2500
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. Watch the boats sail by from the privacy of the balcony off the living-...
Price per week £321 - £648
Turnstone
38283 bedroom self catering cottage in East Cowes, Isle of Wight
Turnstone is a beautifully designed, newly built town house situated overlooking the River Medina on the north coast of the island and within walking distance of Osborne House. Fro...
Price per week £495 - £1015
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1 Barton Lodge
35023 bedroom, dog friendly cottage near the beach in East Cowes, Isle of Wight.
This truly lovely holiday home, with a wood-burner, is a great choice whatever the season. 1 Barton Lodge is a beautiful property which has been lovingly restored with your comfort...
Price per week £544 - £1190
Barton Manor Lake Cottage
35812 bedroom, dog friendly holiday cottage near the beach in East Cowes, Isle of Wight.
Barton Manor Lake Cottage is a stylish, 100 year old lakeside property, oozing with character and offering spacious, single-storey accommodation on the Barton Manor Estate. Set wit...
Price per week £515 - £1040