The kitchen is completely new and has washing machine, dishwasher, fridge freezer, gas hob and electric oven. The open plan kitchen/sitting area has a table with chairs for four (plus two stools to seat 6), and a comfortable seating area. The loft bedroom has a double bed and the second bedroom can be two singles or a double bed. The bathroom is also new, contemporary and a good size with a shower over the bath and heated towel rail. The ground floor is laminated flooring and it is carpeted on the other two floors. Gas central heating for cosy off season holidays. The garden is small but private and sunny. It has a table and chairs and room to barbeque.
Cowes is a lovely little town, full of shops, restaurants, bars and cafes. It is mainly pedestrianised so makes a pleasant stroll. The sailing marinas are really close and are obviously very busy in the summer. Out of season it is quieter of course but Cowes makes a good base to explore the island, walking, cycling, in the car or bus. There is a pleasant, level walk along the seafront from Cowes to Gurnard which takes just over half an hour. Gurnard is a much smaller sailing centre with a pub and cafe.
There is so much to do on the Isle of Wight. Of course there are watersports of all sorts in Cowes and Gurnard. Some of the beaches are good for surfing and there are lots of activities for families. Do look on the Isle of Wight tourist website which is crammed with ideas of things to do.
If you want a quiet holiday the walks along the coast are wonderful, stopping off at a pub or cafe for lunch. Inland there are farms to visit and again many country walks. Horse riding, cycling, walking, for the activist and cafes, pubs, restaurants, for the more sedentary!
The best surfing beaches are Compton Bay, Freshwater, Niton and Shanklin
