Guidebook for East Cowes
Food Scene
Fran and Brian provide great fresh seafood at affordable rates. This restaurant is popular with locals and visitors alike.
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Murrays Seafood Restaurant
106 High StFran and Brian provide great fresh seafood at affordable rates. This restaurant is popular with locals and visitors alike.
Some of the best pizza and pasta anywhere and good friendly service. Even guests who've said they don't like pizza have enjoyed a meal at Prego
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Prego
28 Castle StSome of the best pizza and pasta anywhere and good friendly service. Even guests who've said they don't like pizza have enjoyed a meal at Prego
Marina location, great for watching the yachts and fab sunset views. There is a large terrace for al fresco dining, and a well stocked bar.
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The Lifeboat
Britannia WayMarina location, great for watching the yachts and fab sunset views. There is a large terrace for al fresco dining, and a well stocked bar.
Although booking is essential, this hotel serves some of the most delicious food found on the island and it's only walking distance away.
Albert Cottage Hotel
York AvenueAlthough booking is essential, this hotel serves some of the most delicious food found on the island and it's only walking distance away.
Call It What You Want
62 High StFabulous fusion restaurant for casual dining and very friendly service.
Relaxed elegant dining. A perfect spot for a sophisticated lunch or indulge in afternoon tea. For those who don't have a sweet tooth, the Gallybagger cheese tea is a must!
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The Royal Hotel
Belgrave RoadRelaxed elegant dining. A perfect spot for a sophisticated lunch or indulge in afternoon tea. For those who don't have a sweet tooth, the Gallybagger cheese tea is a must!
Sightseeing
Queen Victoria's holiday home is a must-see house and park. It's easy to while away a whole day here and when the weather is fine, make sure you pack swimsuits and make use of the private beach. The beach cafe also serves the best ice cream on the island (in my opinion!)
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Osborne House Osborne House Estate
Queen Victoria's holiday home is a must-see house and park. It's easy to while away a whole day here and when the weather is fine, make sure you pack swimsuits and make use of the private beach. The beach cafe also serves the best ice cream on the island (in my opinion!)
A dose of history and stunning seascapes are only a bus ride away.
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The Needles Old Battery & New Battery
A dose of history and stunning seascapes are only a bus ride away.
Learn about the history of the Isle of Wight and it's incredible royal heritage in a stunning castle setting.
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Carisbrooke Castle
Castle HillLearn about the history of the Isle of Wight and it's incredible royal heritage in a stunning castle setting.
A well preserved slice of Roman history, this villa is a fascinating step into the past.
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Brading Roman Villa
Morton Old RoadA well preserved slice of Roman history, this villa is a fascinating step into the past.
Brading Down
Stunning walks in fabulous rolling countryside
Yarmouth is a very pretty town with a good range of boutiques and cafes to choose from. The castle at its heart is a little gem.
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Yarmouth Castle
Quay StreetYarmouth is a very pretty town with a good range of boutiques and cafes to choose from. The castle at its heart is a little gem.
A nature reserve and a perfect paddle boarding spot, meander amongst wildlife and enjoy the water.
Newtown Creek Anchorage
A nature reserve and a perfect paddle boarding spot, meander amongst wildlife and enjoy the water.
Arts & Culture
Great range of live music, exhibitions, dance and theatre in a quirky waterside space, with a great cafe to boot.
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The Quay Arts
Sea StreetGreat range of live music, exhibitions, dance and theatre in a quirky waterside space, with a great cafe to boot.
A vibrant arts centre at the middle of the annual Ventnor Fringe, it always has a diverse range of performances and events.
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Ventnor Butchers
23 High StA vibrant arts centre at the middle of the annual Ventnor Fringe, it always has a diverse range of performances and events.
Tucked away in a quiet street, this arts centre has a particularly strong music scene and also serves delicious cake!
Monkton Arts and Lounge Coffee Bar
11 East StTucked away in a quiet street, this arts centre has a particularly strong music scene and also serves delicious cake!
Essentials
A bit pricy but always good quality and just down the road.
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Waitrose & Partners
Well RoadA bit pricy but always good quality and just down the road.
Centrally located in Newport so convenient for any essential needs from wherever you are exploring.
Marks & Spencer Newport Isle Of Wight
Church LittenCentrally located in Newport so convenient for any essential needs from wherever you are exploring.
If you're looking for beautiful and unusual gifts, this little independent shop is the perfect choice.
The Earring Collection
120 High StIf you're looking for beautiful and unusual gifts, this little independent shop is the perfect choice.
Walking
Enjoy a walk across the downs and learn about the early settlers on the island.
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The Longstone
Enjoy a walk across the downs and learn about the early settlers on the island.
Circumnavigate the island or just walk a stretch of the beautiful and varied coastal path.
Isle of Wight Coast Path
Circumnavigate the island or just walk a stretch of the beautiful and varied coastal path.
Egypt Point
Easy strolling along a wide and level promenade with excellent views of all the yachts
Follow in the footsteps of a poet laureate and wander over Tennyson Down.
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Tennyson Trail
Follow in the footsteps of a poet laureate and wander over Tennyson Down.
Beaches
On the edge of Cowes, Gurnard village has a lovely popular beach lined with quaint beach huts.
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Gurnard
On the edge of Cowes, Gurnard village has a lovely popular beach lined with quaint beach huts.
Wide stretches of sand, warm shallow waters and good cafes mean Applet Sands is one of the best places for a day at the beach.
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Appley Tower
Garden WalkWide stretches of sand, warm shallow waters and good cafes mean Applet Sands is one of the best places for a day at the beach.
Colwell Bay
Beautiful sand and safe swimming.
Although it can be busy, if you get here at low tide, you can walk, swim or paddle board to hidden beaches and secret caves, and enjoy crystal clear waters.
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Freshwater Bay
Although it can be busy, if you get here at low tide, you can walk, swim or paddle board to hidden beaches and secret caves, and enjoy crystal clear waters.