Entire home/flat

Entire home/flat

8 Guests

4 Bedrooms

4 Beds

Bright, restful and full of character, Woodyear House is an impressive Grade II listed home set right in the heart of Cowes. Backed by the tranquil waters of the town’s harbour and located amongst the thriving independent retailers of the High Street, it’s a great option for those looking to get an authentic taste of Island life.

The space

Over a hundred years ago, this imposing building was home to the Woodyear family of drapers - who supplied their top-notch linen to Queen Victoria at Osborne House. Restored and revived in 2015, it now provides truly unforgettable getaways with its simple, nautical-inspired interiors, comfy beds and sunny harbourside patio - ideal for watching the boats gliding in and out of harbour.

Once known as The Old Haberdashery, it still retains much of its 19th-century character and charm, including the original grand staircase with its stunning ironwork balustrades - something you can’t fail to miss when stepping in through the front door for the first time. On the first floor, guests will discover a spacious, open-plan living area with impressive views over Cowes Harbour, as well as a shipshape kitchen/dining area next door and a well-placed waterfront balcony (where we expect you’ll be spending a lot of your time). Up on the second floor there are two bright and airy double ensuite bedrooms, whilst down on the ground floor you’ll find the super king master bedroom and a tasteful double plus two further bathrooms.

Also at ground level, is the harbourside patio, loved by our guests for secluded dinners, intimate family gatherings and lazy afternoons in the sun.

The neighbourhood

Renowned across the world as a centre of sailing and shipbuilding, Cowes is a characterful and historic town with an identity all of its own. Locals are especially proud of the winding High Street, home to a thriving selection of independent retailers - including a 200-year-old chandlery, an artisan fudge maker, tasteful interior shops and an array of sophisticated restaurants.

Venturing away from the centre you can find the impressive Northwood House - a Georgian manor built in 1799. Surrounded by tranquil parkland, it plays host to many local events, such as The Wight Proms, The Wight Bite and the The Isle of Wight Literary Festival which takes place every October. Meanwhile, taking the chain ferry across the River Medina, the town of East Cowes is home to Queen Victoria’s stately Italian-inspired home - Osborne House - a must-visit for any Isle of Wight holiday.

House rules

This is a no smoking property. Please can we ask that dogs not be allowed on the beds.

Guest access

Entire space is included in this rental. Please, make yourself at home.

Interaction with guests

The Swysh Team are here for you during your stay, but our level of interaction is up to you. We're only a phone call or message away. You will be able to self check-in upon arrival.

Other things to note

Free parking is available on Ward Avenue which is five minutes walk away. There is pay and display parking in Northwood Park council car park which is five minutes walk away. Parking permits can be purchased online. Via this link; https://www.iow.gov.uk/transport-and-parking/parking/parking-permits/touristmulti-location-parking-permits/

Please note that as the property is located on a pedestrianised street, unloading and loading directly outside the property via a vehicle is not possible. However there is a loading bay which is 20 metres away from the front entrance door which can be used.

The property will be available from 3pm on your day of arrival and check out time on the day of departure is 10am.

The property is equipped with everything you will need including WiFi, utilities, bed linen and towels.

We can offer heavily discounted ferry travel to you on both Red Funnel and Wight Link. Please let us know of your interest at the time of booking and we can provide you with a quote.

Amenities

Location

Carol

November 2024

The house was perfect. Everything we could possibly need was provided, including a welcome bottle of prosecco and of milk. The view out of the windows was really beautiful.

Stephen

October 2024

Had a wonderful stay. Location is fantastic, house itself has beautiful decor, well stocked kitchen with everything you might need. Hosts were tremendous - responsive and incredibly helpful. Couldn’t recommend highly enough!

Rob

October 2024

This was the perfect location and property for our or break to attend our daughter's wedding on the Isle Of Wight. the hosts were fantastic and very helpful.

Matt

September 2024

We were on the island for a wedding at one of the yacht clubs so the location was perfect. Beautiful property but considering its location, you could make way better use of the waterside outside space. Thanks for supplying the cushions for the garden furniture so quickly. All in all, a great stay at a great house. We will be back.

Liam

September 2024

We had a great weekend at the property and it felt like home. outlook over the water was amazing. Everything we expected and more.

Sarah

August 2024

had an amazing time here. the hosts were great , the location was perfect as it was right on the high street , right by the water and close to many attractions. the house was perfect , the photos didn't do it justice. we were a group of 9 and there was plenty of space for everyone. I would definitely come here again .

Amy

July 2024

We really enjoyed our stay in this beautiful house. Plenty of space for four adults and two children and the views out to sea are gorgeous. Would love to return

Fiona

June 2024

the property was so handy for everything with lovely views and spacious rooms, hope to be back again next year.

Ginette

May 2024

Perfect location and beautiful views

Garry

April 2024

A wonderful property full of character in a perfect location. Suzanne was very responsive and friendly and she worked through the evening to get the heating working on the first chilly evening that we arrived! Great property and highly recommended

Keily

April 2024

Beautiful home in a picture perfect location. Stylishly decorated and immaculatly clean, equiped with everyhing you could possibly need during your stay- including the comfiest Mattress and pillows! Gorgeous view of the harbour from the stunning lounge. The location for this property is fantastic. .Could not have asked for more. The milk in the fridge and fizz on the table when we arrived was a lovely touch. Thanks Swysh for a wonderful stay!

Annette

February 2024

A wonderful house. Simply stunning. The view was perfect..house well equipped. Decore and funiture are fab. Bedrooms and bathrooms were imaculate. Location is amazing, so close to the red jet and the bus stop. Nice touch of milk in fridge and a welcome bottle of fizz on the table. A together an amazing place to stay

James

January 2024

Lovely place in a great location, would love to stay in the summer when it’s warmer! Thanks guys.

Rebecca

January 2024

Wonderful accommodation in great location.

Helen

January 2024

Comfortable and tastefully decorated property great for a family birthday gathering. Central location with supermarkets and lovely independent shops nearby. Close to the sea, super for walks along the front. Thoroughly enjoyed our long winter weekend in Cowes and found the locals very friendly.

Amanda

October 2023

Lovely stay in Cowes. Friendly, helpful service from start to finish. Highly recommended.

Elaine

September 2023

Thank you so much for our amazing stay. We loved the house and will definitely stay again . We only needed to contact the host for a minor problem on arrival and within 10 minutes all was sorted, very impressive. The house was so comfortable and a perfect location for exploring Cowes. Elaine

Susan

July 2023

The house is very smart, with new bathrooms, and plenty of space. The outside area is lovely and perfect for a secluded dinner on the terrace. I would definitely stay here again.

James

July 2023

We had a fantastic stay at Woodyear house, the location is amazing and while there is no parking I can’t see why you would need a car! Everything is on your doorstep. The bedrooms and bathrooms are modern and clean, the living space is very comfortable and you won’t get tired of the views. Already booked to go back next year!

Katrin

June 2023

Amazing place to stay, location is excellent for all things Cowes!

Joe

June 2023

Best air bnb I’ve had. Superb location, great decor and great communication !

Adam

June 2023

Fantastic space, clean and modern with great waterside location. Lovely views. Excellent modern kitchens and bathrooms.

Richard

April 2023

Stunning location. Local team could not have been more helpful and responsive. Perfect break in the heart of Cowes.