Rosetta Cottage
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A converted Victorian house on the seafront at Cowes, with views of ships from the windows and garden.
If you’re looking for a holiday by the sea, then you can’t get much closer than this cottage. Rosetta is one of two holiday cottages in a converted Victorian manor right on the seafront at Cowes. The large, spacious property is perfect for groups and it makes the ideal base over Cowes Week.
Perfectly positioned for yachting enthusiasts, sit back and enjoy the view from the front windows as large ships and private yachts pass by. You’ll also love the private garden, which has a romantic past: Winston Churchill's parents got engaged here in 1873. It's ideal for outdoor games with its large lawn, and you can soak up the sweeping sea views with an outdoor lunch or dinner.
Nearby, Newtown Nature reserve is a great place to enjoy the Island’s wildlife in a peaceful setting. See if you can spot any rare species from one of the reserve’s hides.
Layout
Ground floor layout
Entrance hall, separate lavatory, large dining room with French doors to garden, large sitting room with wood-burning stove and sunroom off, kitchen, one bedroom with 2 single beds and en-suite bathroom with bath and mixer tap shower attachment.
First floor layout
Four bedrooms (two doubles with 5' beds, two twins) bathroom with bath and separate shower cubicle, shower room with lavatory and a separate lavatory.
- Wi-Fi, available
- Garden, available
- EV charging, not available
- Fridge, available
- Freezer, available
- Microwave, available
- Open fire / wood burner, available
- Television, available
- DVD, available
- Washing machine, available
- Dishwasher, available
- Tumble dryer, not available
- BBQ, not available
- Cot & high chair, available
Gravelled parking area. Entrance gate shared with adjoining cottage. Ground floor facilities. Bedroom and bathroom on ground floor but may not be suitable for wheelchair users. Induction hob may interfere with pacemakers. Shared enclosed garden. Accessibility questions? Email holiday.enquiries@nationaltrust.org.uk or call us on 0344 800 2070.
Heating: Night storage heating included.
Parking: Two cars may be parked on the gravelled parking area.
WiFi: We’re pleased to provide free WiFi access at this accommodation, which is supported by BT. Please note intermittent connection problems can sometimes occur and therefore should not be relied upon.
Garden: There is a shared, enclosed garden around the property with a lawn to the side. Rosetta Cottage has its own seating area.
Offers: Guests will have free access (during opening hours) to all Isle of Wight National Trust properties. Please take your holiday confirmation invoice as proof of eligibility to gain entry.
Logs: Additional logs can be purchased in advance through the contact centre. Logs are £8.00 per bag or £30 for unlimited access to the log store.
Induction Hob: This cottage has an induction hob. Guests with pacemakers are advised to check with their doctor.
Please note: Visitors to the cottage next door share the same entrance gate and walk around the side of the property to their entrance.
Offers: Guests will benefit from a late Sunday checkout of 4pm at this cottage.
Ferries: We recommend that if you are travelling to the Isle of Wight, you should book the ferries early due to the high demand for popular crossing times at busy times of the year including holiday periods. There are currently three options available depending on your preferred route:
1) Wightlink Ferries - www.wightlink.co.uk - National Trust Holidays guests receive a 25% discount with Wightlink ferries between Lymington and Yarmouth, Portsmouth and Fishbourne and the catamaran between Portsmouth and Ryde (foot passenger service only). The discount is applied once you have selected the crossing times in Wightlink's booking system.
2) Red Funnel Ferries - www.redfunnel.co.uk - National Trust Holidays guests receive a 25% discount between Southampton and East Cowes in Red Funnel's booking system. The terms and conditions applicable to bookings made through this special arrangement via National Trust (Isle of Wight) are those relating to “Saver Fares”. By booking with Red Funnel, you are agreeing to be bound by their terms and conditions, as available on the Red Funnel website.
3) Hovertravel - www.hovertravel.co.uk – foot passenger hovercraft service only from Portsmouth to Ryde.
Having a celebration? We're pleased that you would like to use one of our cottages for a celebration. If you're planning to invite more than two day guests, please complete this enquiry form before booking, so that we can ensure the cottage is right for you.
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