No.28- Cottage in Cowes

02/08/2026

What a night we had on Friday
Brando are an amazing band
Danced till we dropped ♥️

🚨 Cowes Week 2026 🚨

The 8th best band on the Isle of Wight is back where we belong…

We’ll be at the Duke of York for SIX nights of big tunes, bad dancing, questionable requests and even more questionable decisions.

If you’re in Cowes, pop in for a pint… staying until closing is entirely your decision. 🍻 Make sure you get there early to avoid the queues.

See you there!

02/08/2026

What a fabulous start to Cowes week! Busy, buzzing lots to do


No.28- Cottage in Cowes

☀️ TODAY AT COWES WEEK

🌤️ Weather: Hazy sunshine, reaching 26°C
💨 Wind: Light easterly building to 11 knots
⛵ Racing: First starts from 10:30
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Ashore: Family activities across Cowes
⭐ Don’t miss: The Youth Sailing Zone, Athena Pathway Q&A and Ellen MacArthur Cancer Trust Mast Climb

Good morning from Cowes. Day 2 of North Sails Cowes Week is Family Day! ☀️⛵️

For generations, families have returned to Cowes to race together—sharing boats, passing down traditions and producing some of the fiercest competition on the Solent. Crews racing with family today can enter the Family Day competition for the chance to win prizes from Spinlock.

Ashore, Cowes is packed with things to see and do, from free try-sailing and the Youth Sailing Zone to the Ellen MacArthur Cancer Trust Scavenger Hunt, Captain Ted Funnel, the GB1 Fan Zone and a full day of live entertainment.

Bring the whole family. The sun is shining and another brilliant day at North Sails Cowes Week awaits. ❤️

28/07/2026

Celebrate Cowes Week
Colour the way!! 🙌

📣🎨 Help Colour The Parade for 200 Years of Cowes Week! 🎨📣

As part of the Cowes Week celebrations, Cowes Week invites local groups, organisations, families and residents to create colourful pavement murals along The Parade using chalks supplied by Cowes Week.

When: Wednesday 29 & Thursday 30 July
Where: The Parade (from the Royal Yacht Squadron balustrade towards Trinity Landing)
Chalks: Collect from Regatta House

Celebrate 200 years of Cowes Week your way!

Whether your design is inspired by sailing, the sea, local history, wildlife, community spirit or simply what Cowes means to you, everyone is welcome to join in.

No artistic experience needed, just bring your creativity and help turn The Parade into a vibrant community masterpiece!

16/07/2026

This is why we love Cowes
No.28- Cottage in Cowes ♥️♥️

12/06/2026

New cruises this year from Cowes to Needles
Sundays and Tuesdays
Dog friendly
A great way to see the Island and the iconic Needles with Solent Cruises Ltd

18/05/2026

Thank you Hilary and family 🥰 No.28- Cottage in Cowes

04/05/2026

62 reviews on Airbnb ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Third year how time flies!! No.28- Cottage in Cowes fans

17/04/2026

Steam train, great museum and now a new cafe
Another beautiful part of the Island that needs to be appreciated ☀️

16/04/2026

A trip to Godshill and Model Village Godshill
Very impressed with the miniature trees and Isle of Wight locations captured in miniature ♥️

09/04/2026

Farringford Estate well worth a visit when you’re on the Island.

No.28- Cottage in Cowes

Do you know Farringford? Have you visited? Is it still on your 'to do list'? I meet so many people who tell me this. "We keep meaning to come!" Well, we would love to see you and to share the fabulous story of Tennyson, his family and friends on the Isle of Wight. If you like art, restoration, architecture, poetry, history, family stories, love and tragedy then you can find it all in Freshwater! We can tell you lots of fascinating things about Victorian family life at Farringford :-) House tours open again on 28th April - book your tickets here https://farringford.digitickets.co.uk/event-tickets/21154?catID=21211& and have a lovely day out to the West Wight.

If you love gardens then the restored walled garden and grounds are the perfect place to relax - they open again next week on the 14th and are only £4.50 pp payable at the ticket office on arrival.

Please visit our website for all the information you need or give our reception a call and they will be happy to help you. 01983 752500

Please share to your friends and family as we are still a bit of a well kept secret :-) and we would love to share this hidden gem .

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