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About this property

Beachfront Location: Cliffside in Cowes offers direct beachfront access, a sun terrace, and a lush garden. Guests can enjoy sea views and relax on the patio. Comfortable Accommodations: The homestay features spacious, recently renovated rooms housed in a historic building. Each room includes a private bathroom, kitchen, and free WiFi. Leisure Facilities: Cliffside provides a tennis court, outdoor fireplace, and games room. Additional amenities include a lounge, outdoor seating area, and barbecue facilities. Local Attractions: Located 55 km from Bournemouth Airport, Cliffside is near Blackgang Chine (25 km) and Carisbrooke Castle (8 km). Guests can enjoy activities such as fishing, yoga, and cycling.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.9 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

    • Situated in the best rated area in Cowes, this property has an excellent location score of 9.8

    • Breakfast info

    • Continental, Buffet

    • Free private parking available on-site


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1 large double bed
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Gerard
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Dan, host, very welcoming. Everything we could have wished for. Comfortable, quiet and very good location.
  • Sharon
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Cliffside Cottage is a lovely house tucked away moments from the sea. Dan is a very relaxed host who makes you feel very at home. Everything that you could need is provided in very generous proportions. Would recommend Cliffside and would...
  • Susanne
    Germany Germany
    Dan was an excellent host. It is a cosy and comfortable place in a great location.
  • Raphaël
    Belgium Belgium
    We had a wonderful stay as a family! Dan was incredibly welcoming and accommodating throughout our visit. The house is beautiful, very well equipped, spotless, and impeccably maintained. The location is perfect – just a few minutes’ walk from the...
  • Hilary
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    A gem! A secret retreat! Dan is a wonderful host and had thought of all the needs of a weary traveller, including ice cubes and frozen lemon slices for a cool G n T!
  • James
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Dan was an excellent host and made us feel at home. We were able to make an evening meal. There was a shed to store our bicycles.
  • Hill
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Very friendly and attentive host. Very well stocked kitchen. Great house, great location. Had everything we could have hoped for.
  • Mark
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The property is beautiful, nice and quiet and very near the waterfront. Dan is a great host, very friendly and helpful. Would definitely return.
  • Luke
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    I have travelled across the island and found this place unique for a number of reasons. Firstly the feel of the property was homely with a rustic garden and a sense of peace. The home was spacious with good quality amenities. Dan was friendly and...
  • Dylan
    Botswana Botswana
    The location of this property is superb. The host Dan, made us feel very at home and comfortable too. We enjoyed coming down for breakfast; the dining table was set beautifully every morning, and the food provided was generous throughout our stay....

Hosted by Dan Lawrence

9.9
Host review score
Dan Lawrence
AN ENTIRE COTTAGE FOR THE PRICE OF A ROOM (apart from my room). **Cosy Cottage 10 seconds walk to Cowes Beach with a traditional English Country Cottage Garden with Sea/beach view** 1 VERY BIG Master Double Bedroom with KING-SIZE Bed. 1 Children's Room with two single beds. 1 Dining Room (table fits 6 comfortably, 8 at a squeeze). Sofa and Chaise Longue. All bedrooms, guest bathroom and dining room have a sea view. CYCLISTS! There is a lockable shed, perfect for storing bicycles etc. An Inflatable CANOE/KAYAK is available too (use at your own risk but has 2 lifejackets). Chimanea on Patio. 20 min walk from the RedJet, down the high street, then the beach and you're here :). Traditional English country cottage and lovely garden with views down to the beach and the sea (Solent). Upstairs Three bedrooms: - Very large Master Double Bedroom with KING SIZE bed for you, with its own sink and is also adjacent to the upstairs bathroom which is for your exclusive use, so is essentially 'en-suite'. Includes Mini Kettle, Mugs, Tea & Coffee, Hairdryer. 4 Towels provided. Bolt Lock so the bedroom is lockable from the inside. - One double bedroom is mine. - 'Childrens Room' with two single beds is also available, although fine for adults too if they are happy with single beds (just add 1 or 2 extra people when you book the master bedroom). - Bathroom for your exclusive use (so is 'en-suite' really), with a modern spacious shower enclosed with a screen (no bath). Sink, W.C., Airing/Drying Cupboard, Ironing board, iron & tumble dryer. Ground floor - Living Room with stove fireplace, perfect for winter stays. - Kitchen - Brand new modern fully fitted kitchen with everything you would expect. - Dining room, table can sit 4 to 6 comfortably and 8 at a squeeze. Also has a Sofa & a chaise long. - NEW Bathroom, downstairs: Shower cubicle, W.C & sink. *CHRISTMAS* - message to discuss. *CAR FERRY DISCOUNTS* if you book 3 nights or more, book room then message.
Hello :) I'm a UK-based digital marketing consultant (SEO'r) and one of the worlds very first Digital Nomads who loves to travel. I also love music and good food so always welcome a trip to places where I can combine those, also preferably in the sun and on a nice beach. I've been living in London for 20+ years but moved to the Isle Of Wight in 2012 to live by the sea for a while. This is my home base HQ and frequently head off to even sunnier climes to live the Digital Nomad dream. I look forward to welcoming you into my home as a guest, I am both an AirBnB Superhost and a VRBO Premier Host, you will be well looked after :). You get almost the whole house to yourselves apart from my bedroom, and my office/spare bedroom (unless you have rented it out additionally for your children to stay in etc). The kitchen is shared (but only with me since I only have one set of guests at a time) and the living room is not officially included but you are welcome to use it by all means, especially if the weather not good and you just want to chill in the house. *Available for CHRISTMAS bookings* - message me to discuss your requirements! If you have any questions please don't hesitate to ask. All Very Best Dan :) ********* Available For Hire for a Filming ********** Cliffside is available for hire as a filming venue/location! It has already been used as a filming location for the TV program 'Saving Lives At Sea'. Some of the brave volunteers from the local RNLI were interviewed in the dining room about the rescues they have been involved in. Message me to discuss options and availability.
The house is located in a prime position overlooking the beach and sea (The Solent) in West Cowes, so you can look down toward the beach and sea from the garden & in the hammock if the weather allows. It's a ten-second walk to the beach where there is a tea and ice cream shop open from April to October, but I have plastic glasses for most types of drinks & a picnic rug so why not take drinks/picnic etc down to the beach on sunny days. You walk to the next village along the coast to Gurnard which is World renowned for having some of the best sunsets in the World, which you can enjoy with a pint from one of the three wonderful terraces in the beer garden of The Woodvale pub (which also serves food). If you do, don't forget to keep your eyes open for a white house on the front overlooking the beach with a plaque in the pavement with an interesting story about Winston Churchill's parents meeting there (this is only about a 2-minute walk from Cliffside). I have a two-person canoe/kayak too which you can either paddle up or down Cowes Beach or if you're feeling adventurous along to the next village's beach (Gurnard). You can walk here in 20 minutes from the RedJet (or a 5-minute taxi). Just walk West along the High Street from the RedJet terminal, along the parade, around the Royal Yach Squadron, then down the beach and you're here :). If you're coming by car ferry from Southampton (Red Funnel) then you just get the floating bridge/chain ferry across the Medina (5 minutes) then it's a maximum of a ten-minute drive here. It's also a nice walk to the chain ferry where you cross the Medina to go and visit East Cowes attractions such as Queen Victoria's old home, Osborne House. Cliffside is in a perfect location since it's a quiet location on the edge of town by the beach but within very easy walking distance so you can walk in and enjoy the many pubs and new restaurants that have been popping up recently, which is great to see. **CHRISTMAS** - message me to discuss
Language spoken: English

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House rules

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Check-in
From 15:00 to 23:00
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Check-out
From 04:00 to 12:00
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Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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Cot and extra bed policies

0+ years
Extra bed upon request
£45 per person, per night

Prices for extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

There are no cots available at this property.

All extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please inform Cliffside in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

Legal information

This property is managed by a private host. EU consumer law relating to professional hosts might not apply.

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