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The Fountain Hotel Cowes Isle of Wight is located on the Quay in Cowes Isle of Wight. Located in West Cowes only a step off the ferry terminal. The Fountain Hotel was built in 1771 as the Golden Fleece and had another inn the Dolphin right next door. An early visitor was the third President of the United States Thomas Jefferson who stayed with his entourage preparatory to departing after a state visit in 1789. As both the headquarters and the terminus of the ferry company the Fountain Hotel quickly became Cowes' premier inn entertaining such dignitaries as King Charles X of France and his family in 1830. Cowes comes alive in June each year for the Round the Island yacht race. Sit outside and enjoy the fun on our decked area. The summer continues to be a hive of activity with the highlight of Cowes Week Regatta during the first week of August. Today it is an ideal haven for yachting enthusiasts business people and holiday makers and is an ideal all-year-round base from which to explore the Isle of Wight with The Needles Blackgang Chine and Queen Victoria's Osborne House. No car park.

Property Location
With a stay at Mimosa Lodge in Cowes, you'll be near the beach and minutes from Cowes Beach, and close to Gurnard Beach. This 4-star bed & breakfast is within close proximity of Sir Max Aitken Museum and Cowes Maritime Museum.

Rooms
Make yourself at home in one of the 3 guestrooms featuring DVD players and flat-screen televisions. Wireless Internet access (surcharge) is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms with separate bathtubs and showers are provided. Conveniences include desks and coffee/tea makers, and you can also request irons/ironing boards.

Rec, Spa, Premium Amenities
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as wireless Internet access (surcharge) and tour/ticket assistance.

Dining
A complimentary cooked-to-order breakfast is served daily.

Business, Other Amenities
Free parking is available onsite.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

• Children 11 years old and younger are not permitted at this property.
• No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property.

Cowes Beach - 0.5 km / 0.3 mi
Gurnard Beach - 0.9 km / 0.5 mi
Royal London Yacht Club - 1 km / 0.6 mi
Island Sailing Club - 1 km / 0.7 mi
Sir Max Aitken Museum - 1.1 km / 0.7 mi
Cowes Maritime Museum - 1.2 km / 0.7 mi
Cowes Harbour - 1.2 km / 0.8 mi
Classic Boat Museum - 1.8 km / 1.1 mi
Osborne House - 3.4 km / 2.1 mi
Lepe Country Park - 3.7 km / 2.3 mi
Military History Museum - 3.8 km / 2.4 mi
Calshot Activities Centre - 6 km / 3.7 mi
Seaclose Park - 6.6 km / 4.1 mi
Exbury Gardens - 7.1 km / 4.4 mi
Butterfly and Fountain World - 7.2 km / 4.5 mi

The Union Inn is the first pub you come to on your way into town from Cowes seafront it is just a short walk from the Red Funnel Hi-Speed passenger terminal in West Cowes. Ideally located in Cowes Old Town it is close to all the Yacht Clubs and in easy walking distance of the Marina.The Union Inn offers 6 newly refurbished individually themed en-suite letting rooms all designed and furnished in a boutique style. A haven for yachting enthusiasts business people and holiday makers and an ideal all-year-round base from which to explore the Isle of Wight.Now re-open after a month long refurbishment the owner and staff are ready to welcome you to the cosy fireside inn a peaceful retreat particularly during the seasonal hustle and bustle of Cowes' many yachting regattas.Cowes has been seen as a home for international yacht racing since the founding of the Royal Yacht Squadron in 1815. Cowes comes alive each June for Round The Island Race. The town famously gives its name to the world's oldest regular regatta Cowes Week which occurs annually in the first week of August. Later on in the summer powerboat races are held.

Property Location
When you stay at Sun Hill Cottage in Cowes, you'll be by the sea and minutes from Sir Max Aitken Museum and Island Sailing Club. This guesthouse is within close proximity of Cowes Maritime Museum and Cowes Beach.

Rooms
Make yourself at home in one of the 4 guestrooms. Prepare your meals in the shared/communal kitchen. Wireless Internet access (surcharge) is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations are provided.

Rec, Spa, Premium Amenities
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as tour/ticket assistance and barbecue grills.

Business, Other Amenities
Free parking is available onsite.

The preferred airport for Sun Hill Cottage is Southampton (SOU) - 21.3 km / 13.2 mi.

Distances are calculated in a straight line from the property's location to the point of interest or airport and may not reflect actual travel distance.

Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometre.