Additional Information on Cowes:
There is a full programme of events which cater for the professional and amateur sailor, as well as the keen spectator, particularly throughout the summer months. Attractions include the many regattas, the start of the famous Round the Island race, Cowes Week, Dinghy Week, the Fastnet Race, Little Britain, various power boat competitions, not to mention the carnivals, balls and outside arenas which cater to these thrilling sporting challenges. Cowes and East Cowes grew from a huddle of fishermen's shacks around two coastal forts built by Henry VIII on opposite banks of the River Medina and named after the two off-shore sandbanks or cows. The towns are linked by an old-fashioned chain ferry and have a tradition of fine ship building, dating from the reign of Elizabeth I. Then came the yacht building industry and the rest is history! Many people choose to have a base in the centre of Cowes and it is now possible to do so in the best possible situation and style.
How to get to Cowes:
Red Funnel fast passenger ferry from Southampton to Cowes every 30 minutes.
Red Funnel vehicle ferry from Southampton to East Cowes, opposite the apartment.
Wight link from Portsmouth to Fishbourne and from Lymington to Yarmouth.
Fast train service from London to Southampton, (approx. 1 hour 15 minutes) with connection to the Red Funnel ferries.
Guest's Comments:
'Fabulous flat, wonderful weather, great views.' G&C Black
'Fantastic apartment, really enjoyed using it, could not fault it, thank you. Can I book it again in May?' J. Thornton