The Woodvale

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Scored 8.7
Rated excellent

Staff

9.5

With beautiful sea views from the esplanade in Cowes, The Woodvale provides stylish accommodations on the Isle of Wight’s northern coast. With a bar and restaurant offering fine dining, this hotel serves a full English breakfast and provides free Wi-Fi. Each room has an en suite bath or shower, with hairdryer and complementary toiletries. There is a flat-screen TV, iPod dock and tea and coffee facilities in all rooms at The Woodvale. A traditional English breakfast is served in the Solent Suite restaurant each morning. There is an extensive dinner menu and wine list, and an outdoor terrace with barbecue offers al fresco dining in warmer months. The Woodvale is a 7-minute drive from Cowes Maritime Museum, and Queen Victoria’s former home, Osborne House, is just across the River Medina. Newport, the island’s largest town, is a 12-minute drive away.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular amenities

  • Free Wifi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
  • Bar

Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.5)

Breakfast Info

Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Vegan

Availability

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Sharon
Australia Australia
“What a lovely place to stay we had a room with a view of the Solent, the breakfasts were amazing as was the food when dining in, which we did most nights, such a great selection with vegetarian/vegan options. The staff were friendly and...”
Justin
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Clean, great location, friendly staff, great breakfast”
Philip
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“We very much enjoyed our holiday stay in this pleasant hotel which is in a great location just outside Cowes and a few yards from a nice beach. The room was comfortable and well presented with views over the Solent. Breakfast was excellent, and we...”
Anthony
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Location perfect . Quiet . Easy to visit Island's attractions. Staff all very welcoming . Excellent breakfast choice.”
George
United States United States
“The hotel is well situated overlooking the Solent and its spectacular sunsets. The garden terrace area overlooking the Solent has been expanded since I was last there and is now almost tripled in size. The food menu has also been expanded and is...”
Kevin
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Staff were very friendly, good location, ideal for a swim in the sea”
Christine
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Needed to be in Cowes but was a great walk along the coastal path and close enough”
Sephora
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Super facility, tidy and well cared for. The room, decor and ambience met and surpassed our expectations. Would definitely book again.”
Neil
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Beautiful location, excellent staff and service. Room great, everything spotless. Breakfast fantastic. Already booked for next year.”
Pamela
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Its situation overlooking the Solent. Friendly staff. Excellent breakfasts.”

Host Info

Company review score: 9.5Based on 302 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company info

Situated in the picturesque village of Gurnard overlooking The Solent, The Woodvale offers a large traditional bar, a function room and extensive gardens featuring a stepped terrace. Close to the yachting haven of Cowes, it is the perfect viewpoint to watch all the sailing regattas including Cowes Week and the Round the Island Race. The bar & restaurant offers quality dining throughout the day and offers al fresco dining in the warmer months. Ideally located to visit many of the Islands attractions.

Property info

There are extensive lunch & dinner menus and a great wine list, an outdoor terrace & garden offers al fresco dining in the warmer months. The Woodvale is a 7-minute drive from Cowes Maritime Museum, and Queen Victoria’s former home, Osborne House, is just across the River Medina. Newport, the island’s largest town, is a 12-minute drive away.

Neighborhood info

With beautiful sea views from the esplanade in Cowes, The Woodvale provides stylish accommodation on the Isle of Wight’s northern coast. In a peaceful setting you will be conveniently located to visit the islands local attractions & beaches. The Woodvale is a 7-minute drive from Cowes Maritime Museum and Queen Victoria’s former home, Osborne House, is just across the River Medina. Newport, the island’s largest town, is a 12-minute drive away. The Needles & Freshwater bay are a 30 minute drive

Language Spoken

English

Area info

Restaurants

1 Restaurant On Site
Restaurant
  • Cuisine
    British
  • Open for
    Lunch • Dinner
  • Ambience
    Family-friendly • Traditional
  • Dietary options
    Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free

Amenities of The Woodvale

Great facilities! Review score, 9

Most popular amenities

  • Free Wifi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
  • Bar

House rules

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Check-in
From 3:00 PM to 10:00 PM
Check-out
Until 10:30 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
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Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 18 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Extra bed upon request
£20 per child, per night
Crib upon request
£10 per child, per night
3+ years
Extra bed upon request
£20 per person, per night

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There are no cribs available at this property.

All extra beds are subject to availability.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed

The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

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

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