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The Woodvale

1 Princes Esplanade, Cowes PO31 8LE, England
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Ranked #8 of 24 Cowes B&B and Inns
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Wiltshire
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 May 2013 NEW

We had researched this hotel on Tripadvisor and had looked at their website and so were quite surprised when sat nav directed us to a tired looking pub, rather than the sophisticated hotel that we expected from photos on the website. Parking is largely on the road (although it is a quiet residential road) and check-in is in the pub.... More

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London, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 May 2013 via mobile

An excellent hotel, well appointed and fantastic views. Very friendly staff and the breakfast was ideal . Definitely recommend this hotel to others. The staff do this hotel great credit. The rooms were clean comfortable. Enjoy !

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Isle of wight
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 April 2013

We went to a family birthday here on a friday evening.....it was packed but we had booked luckily. Most of the food is locally sourced. Carnivores are well catered for but there is a lack of vegetables with anything, and the only two veggies options a crumble or a risotto ..seemed too cheese/fat laden for me....and as all the fish... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 November 2012 via mobile

All rooms are very well presented and spotlessly clean. Staff are fantastic! They had bought in several breakfast items to suit my dietary requirements that was well above and beyond the call. I've stayed at lots of large, 4 Starred hotels that haven't done anything like this. Furthermore, they opened breakfast 30 minutes early for me as I had to... More

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Haverfordwest, United Kingdom
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 October 2012

4 star prices for 2/3 star service. We were asked to leave the bar and take our drinks to our bedrooms at 11.30pm on the Friday night because the staff were tired and wanted to go home. Sunday morning breakfast was served with gone off milk and although apple juice was on the menu none was available.A bit pricey at... More

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Rayleigh
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 August 2012

We ate here several times on our holiday and every time we had a lovely meal. The staff were very friendly and couldn't do enough for us. We had 3 children with us and we felt very comfortable and welcomed and even our fussy eater was catered for without any trouble. We would recommend this to anyone. Well worth a... More

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Isle of Wight
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 August 2012

We had a visit from relations who had sailed over from Portsmouth to spend a few days in Cowes. We live on the Island and therefore did not stay at the Woodvale but had an evening meal there with our visitors. The food was good and the staff were very friendly. The only downside was a door out towards the... More

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Bath,England
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 August 2012

This is a popular beach front pub with five well equipped en-suite bedrooms, four of which overlook the Solent. It is not some pretentious gastropub but one which prides itself on an extensive pub menu of well sourced and cooked ingredients served in generous helpings. The crab sandwiches and the breakfast sausages were particularly memorable.. The owners and all their... More

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Horsham, United Kingdom
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 July 2012

Firstly, online booking was very easy. I always research everywhere on Trip Advisor and the reviews were good, so we were shocked when we arrived. If we had not pre-paid I would have driven away. Parking is on the road. The luxury b and b is above a very tatty looking pub. There is no separate reception so you have... More

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Cowes, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 July 2012

Having made it on this earth for 85 years I decided to ask my family to come to the Island and celebrate.We hired the "upstairs" room and it was great. A first rate place to have a private function. The service by staff was excellent, they were very attentive and our thanks go to the chef for a really choice... More

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Also Known As:
The Woodvale Cowes, Isle Of Wight
Address: 1 Princes Esplanade, Cowes PO31 8LE, England
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Region: United Kingdom > England > South East England > Isle of Wight > Cowes
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Free Breakfast Free High-Speed Internet Free Parking Restaurant
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Ranked #8 of 24 B&Bs / Inns in Cowes
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