Name: Albert Cottage Hotel
Address: York Avenue East Cowes, East Cowes, PO32 6BD, United Kingdom, York Avenue East Cowes, Isle of Wight, PO32 6BD, UK
Rating: 8.7

Albert Cottage Hotel

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About this property

Historic Charm: Albert Cottage Hotel in East Cowes is housed in a historic building, offering a unique setting with garden views. The property features a sun terrace and outdoor seating area, perfect for relaxation. Comfortable Accommodations: Rooms include private bathrooms with walk-in showers, bathrobes, and free toiletries. Additional amenities include tea and coffee makers, hypoallergenic bedding, and flat-screen TVs. Dining Experience: The family-friendly restaurant serves British and European cuisines with vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options. Breakfast is available as a buffet or à la carte, highly praised by guests. Convenient Location: Located 31 mi from Southampton Airport, the hotel is a short walk from Osborne House. Nearby attractions include Blackgang Chine (14 mi) and Carisbrooke Castle (5.6 mi). Guests can enjoy kayaking or canoeing in the surrounding area.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.4 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.4)

Breakfast Info

Buffet

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Availability

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Room Type	Number of guests
Deluxe King Room 1 queen bed
Twin Room with Private Bathroom 2 twin beds
Double Room with Private Bathroom 1 full bed
Family Suite 2 twin beds and 1 full bed
Deluxe Room (2 Adults + 1 Child) 1 twin bed and 1 full bed

Guest reviews

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See what guests loved the most:

Lukas

United Kingdom

“The hotel and surrounding immediate area is like fairytale. We stayed in the Empress room which took our heart away with its size, decor and general ambiance. You have personalised message with homemade biscuits on arrival too. Everywhere you step...”

Amanda

United Kingdom

“Lovely hotel full of character and history. Beautiful grounds and a lovely spacious room. Staff were friendly and welcoming and breakfast waz great.”

Gammon

United States

“Loved this historic property. Loved that there were a variety of room arrangements, a sitting room, and a small garden out back. The breakfast was delicious. Bit of a walk to see Queen Victoria's palace, but I made it :)”

Steve

United States

“The staff was very accommodating and provided excellent service. Dinner and breakfast were excellent”

Stephen

United Kingdom

“we stayed at the hotel for a golden wedding dooo that they hosted. A great event , everything went to plan .”

Julie-anne

United Kingdom

“Unique, interesting history. Great location and setting. The food was exceptional and very good value”

Paul

United States

“Historical building with period furniture. Staff was very accommodating. We ate in the restaurant once, it was very good. Location was great.”

United Kingdom

“Convenient for bus services. Terminus five minutes walk from ferry terminal. Didn't need a car and went to Ryde, Sandown, Shanklin, Newport and Alum Bay by bus.”

Lisa

United Kingdom

“We loved the staff and relaxed feel of the hotel. The gardens are lovely to relax in and also the food and service was just perfect in the restaurant. A really enjoyable weekrnd and we hope to return soon!”

Marion

United Kingdom

“Lovely rooms, staff, breakfast, dinner and location.”

Host Info

Company review score: 9.5Based on 353 reviews from 1 property

1 managed property

Company info

The staff are all local and very knowledgeable about places to visit, like Quarr Abbey, Osborne House and things to see; our amazing coastal walks and cycle paths and the stunning drive around the Island's coastline. They can advise the best place to see our red squirrels, alpacas, deer, donkeys, monkeys, lions and tigers .... yes, all on the Isle of Wight. We can also recommend other great places to eat and drink, catch live music or even sail for the day! The Island has a wealth of fantastic local produce from farmers, bakers and local makers and we are very pleased to offer a great many on our menus. We have the

Property info

Albert Cottage is a former royal residence once owned by Queen Victoria and Prince Albert, steeped in history, nestled next to Osborne House. It is now a beautiful 10 bedroomed boutique hotel set in 2.5 acres of stunning grounds. The spacious rooms are individually styled with period decor and furnishings and modern amenities. The restaurant, bar and lounge areas are stylish, elegant and inviting for that perfect relaxing bit of 'me', especially in winter with roaring log fires and a definite romantic air. The staff are warm, friendly but always professional and love to make our guests feel at home and looked after.

Neighborhood info

Albert Cottage is right next door to Osborne House, Queen Victoria's beloved Palace by the Sea. We are the perfect base for exploring the Isle of Wight; near the ferries and with Cowes, famous for it's sailing, just across the water with the marina's and sailing clubs and a thriving town with boutique shops and a host of restaurants and bars. We are on the main route to Newport, Ryde and further afield and easy access to all areas of the Isle of Wight.

Language Spoken

English

Area info

Restaurants

1 Restaurant On Site

The Consort

Cuisine
British • European
Ambience
Family-friendly
Dietary options
Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free

Amenities of Albert Cottage Hotel

Great facilities! Review score, 8.7

House rules

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Check-in

From 3:00 PM to 9:00 PM

You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.

Check-out

From 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM

Cancellation/ prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

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Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 1 years

Crib upon request

£10 per child, per night

4+ years

Extra bed upon request

£30 per person, per night

Prices for cribs and extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction

There's no age requirement for check-in

Pets

Pets are allowed on request. Charges may apply.

Accepted payment methods

Debit cardCash

Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

Parties

Parties/events are not allowed

The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

When booking all of the rooms at the hotel under a single group booking, different policies and additional supplements will apply.

Please inform Albert Cottage Hotel of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.