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The Woodvale

1 Princes Esplanade, Cowes PO31 8LE, England
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The Woodvale
Ranked #6 of 23 Cowes B&B and Inns
4.5 of 5 stars 12 Reviews
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Cardiff
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11 reviews 11 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 May 2012

We stayed overnight at The Woodvale on the last Bank Holiday Saturday. The quiet location just outside Cowes on the esplanade is great with lovely sea views. However, it is worth noting that it is around a 30 minute walk into Cowes. The rooms have been recently renovated to a very good standard with free wifi and ipod docking stations.... More

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7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 April 2012 via mobile
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We went tp woodvale for drinks only, however smelling the food getting served and seeing the specials menu, we ordered seabass and beef curry. The seabass was absolutely delicious, perfectly cooked and flavoured. You rarely get fish that well cooked. The beef curry was also excellent. The drinks are good. On a hot day, the cider is the best thing... More

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5 reviews 5 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 April 2012

Four of us (two couples) stayed here at the end of March 2012. The rooms are really nicely decorated and the shower was brilliant. Very very clean as well. The food in the restaurant is also really good. I think the service let this place down. Just missing that something extra ... missing a personal touch. The lady serving us... More

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Hampshire
2 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 March 2012
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Room had excellent decor and comfy bed. Wonderful view and friendly atmosphere. Really enjoyed the breakfast, excellent food and unrushed. We would definately recommend it.

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East Sussex
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8 reviews 8 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 January 2012
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We attended the New Year's eve party at the Woodvale with friends. We have been here several times in the past when visiting friends but have not stayed before. The room was of a very high standard, a little disappointed we did not get a sea view, but it did not spoil the stay. The evening was excellent - food... More

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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 September 2011 via mobile
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Stayed here 23rd September for the weekend, attending a friends wedding. I can the the location of this place is excellent, our room was over looking the sea. The staff are friendly and welcoming. Would stay here again.

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Muscat, Oman
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 September 2011
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We stayed in the family 3 bed room and previously a double room last year. All rooms have been recently re-furbished and are of a high standard with quality beds and furnishings with good attention to detail. The substantial full breakfast is also served additionally with both a wide choice of cereals. All the staff are friendly and go out... More

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Chesham, United Kingdom
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3 reviews 3 reviews
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5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 August 2011
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booked this for one night without much research - wow! one of the best rooms & facilities i've been to on the isle of wight [not renowned for quality accommodation in my view] the 2nd floor room was newly & immaculately furnished with a setee area and a fantastic sea view. there was digital tv & free wifi both with... More

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england
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66 reviews 66 reviews
Reviews in 47 cities Reviews in 47 cities
156 helpful votes 156 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 May 2011
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On arrival we felt a little misled as we had booked largely on account of the hotel advertising itself as having parking. In fact the parking is first-come first-served on-the-road-parking or else a 1 in 3 slope of a very narrow grassy/ stony bank. On a bank holiday (Royal Wedding) weekend with fabulous weather we were very lucky on arrival... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 April 2011
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Good, clean, well presented B&B as part of a pub, with a nice look-out over the Solent. There are no other pubs/restaurants nearby, but you don't need them - the food is good and reasonably priced, and the staff are friendly.

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