Food Scene
Best breakfast or lunch with a view, with fab 45mins walk to it from the flat along the coast (best if low tide) to give you an appetite. And you can play croquet there! Also outdoor yoga in summer
25 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
The Little Gloster Restaurant with Rooms
31 Marsh RdBest breakfast or lunch with a view, with fab 45mins walk to it from the flat along the coast (best if low tide) to give you an appetite. And you can play croquet there! Also outdoor yoga in summer
Best curries in Cowes. Ask Richard Branson. Lamb jalfrezi to die for. Very down to earth place but lively atmosphere and, a bonus, it's BYO so take a couple of Cobras with you!
Bahar Tandoori
44 High StBest curries in Cowes. Ask Richard Branson. Lamb jalfrezi to die for. Very down to earth place but lively atmosphere and, a bonus, it's BYO so take a couple of Cobras with you!
Corries Cabin
17 Shooters HillBest fish and chips in Cowes
It says members only but don’t let that stop you – if not busy you will be welcome in the restaurant. Best Sunday lunch in Cowes, with full on Solent view! Phone ahead to book: 01983 291 112
Island Sailing Club
70 High StIt says members only but don’t let that stop you – if not busy you will be welcome in the restaurant. Best Sunday lunch in Cowes, with full on Solent view! Phone ahead to book: 01983 291 112
Top spot to take a break on ride (or walk) between Cowes and Sandown. Bottle of local beer, toastie and quick bike service all available in beautifully quiet setting
Rosemary Cottage B & B & Pedallers Café
LangbridgeTop spot to take a break on ride (or walk) between Cowes and Sandown. Bottle of local beer, toastie and quick bike service all available in beautifully quiet setting
Arts & Culture
Big, historic, busy pub with Stable Bar at the back offering often very good live bands usually Fri and Sat evenings from 9pm. Free to enter!
31 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
The Anchor Inn
1-3 High StBig, historic, busy pub with Stable Bar at the back offering often very good live bands usually Fri and Sat evenings from 9pm. Free to enter!
Parks & Nature
Queen Vic's old holiday house is worth a visit. You can walk to it in 45 mins. You don't have to 'do' the house – the gardens and private beach are enough and The Terrace Restaurant is a treat
44 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Osborne
York AveQueen Vic's old holiday house is worth a visit. You can walk to it in 45 mins. You don't have to 'do' the house – the gardens and private beach are enough and The Terrace Restaurant is a treat
Drinks & Nightlife
Very cool and contemporary bar and restaurant (for Cowes anyway) with excellent service and food. On a sunny afternoon, the colourful, arty outdoor courtyard is hard to leave.
11 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Moocow
55 Cross StVery cool and contemporary bar and restaurant (for Cowes anyway) with excellent service and food. On a sunny afternoon, the colourful, arty outdoor courtyard is hard to leave.
Riverside pub and restaurant that's an institution among yachties. Huge outdoor area facing River Medina. Food okay, dancing on tables not compulsory. Get to it by Folly water taxi for about £5 a head
8 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Folly
Folly LaneRiverside pub and restaurant that's an institution among yachties. Huge outdoor area facing River Medina. Food okay, dancing on tables not compulsory. Get to it by Folly water taxi for about £5 a head
Getting Around
Rent your bikes from here. About £15 a day. They have mountain bikes which are fine for old railway line cycleway to Newport and beyond – you can be on the beach in Shanklin in 2hours - and all flat!
Top Gear Vehicle Rentals
1 Terminus RdRent your bikes from here. About £15 a day. They have mountain bikes which are fine for old railway line cycleway to Newport and beyond – you can be on the beach in Shanklin in 2hours - and all flat!
Shopping
The essence of seaside and sailing Cowes Old Town in a thousand beautiful gifts. And right next to the flat!
Joli
55 Bath RdThe essence of seaside and sailing Cowes Old Town in a thousand beautiful gifts. And right next to the flat!
Manny's Baguettes (next door to the very good Mess Canteen) is where "Mrs Manny" makes the most gorgeous Portuguese custard tarts ever, for a quid each. Get em while still warm!
Manny's Baguettes
63A High StManny's Baguettes (next door to the very good Mess Canteen) is where "Mrs Manny" makes the most gorgeous Portuguese custard tarts ever, for a quid each. Get em while still warm!
Essentials
Treat yourself to a bottle of something special. Terence is a lovely bloke who will steer you in the right direction. You can also buy lovely wine by the glass from sampling machines. Cheers!
Wine Therapy
28 High StTreat yourself to a bottle of something special. Terence is a lovely bloke who will steer you in the right direction. You can also buy lovely wine by the glass from sampling machines. Cheers!