What type of breakfast is offered and what are the serving hours?

Cooked-to-order breakfasts are served on weekdays from 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM and on weekends from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee of approximately GBP 12 per person.

Are pets allowed at the property?

Pets are allowed at the property with a fee of GBP 10 per pet, varying based on the length of stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.

What are the standard check-in and check-out times?

The standard check-in time is 2:00 PM and check-out time is 11:00 AM. Early or late check-in/check-out may be available upon request, but additional charges may apply.

What is the location of the property in relation to key landmarks?

The property is located in Cowes, just steps from RedJet Ferry Terminal and Island Sailing Club. It is 0.1 km from RedJet Ferry Terminal, 0.2 km from Island Sailing Club, and approximately 13.8 mi (22.2 km) from Gunwharf Quays.

What are the policies for guests staying with children?

Children are allowed at the property, but specific age policies for free stays are not provided.

What are the policies regarding extra beds and cribs?

Rollaway beds are available for a fee of GBP 10 per stay. Specific details regarding cribs or additional bed policies are not provided.

Fountain Inn by Greene King Inns

What guests think

At Fountain Inn by Greene King Inns, travellers consistently praise the friendly, accommodating staff and the very convenient central Cowes location near the Red Jet ferry, while noting the historic pub setting delivers good food and a welcoming atmosphere.

Rooms are comfortable but dated, with sizes ranging from very small to very spacious, and a few guests found them too warm. Cleanliness feedback is mixed: many mention clean rooms, but several report worn or stained bathrooms and tired communal areas. Expect some noise from nearby pubs or the street at night, and note there is no on-site parking. Overall, it suits travellers seeking a friendly pub stay in a prime Cowes spot.

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Facilities

On-site pub and restaurant with dog friendly areas. No on-site parking; guests use paid public parking a short walk away.

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Duncan

Feb 13, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Anther friendly stay at the fountain the food is good at the fountain so we tea there after work breakfast is excellent you’re need to go a long way to bet the breakfast the owners are great and the staff are nice and friendly

10

Leeann

Oct 16, 2022

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Stayed 1 night

From the moment we arrived to the moment we left all the staff we helpful and kind and friendly. The dining room is beautiful and dog friendly (not that we had our dogs but it was so nice to see them snuggled on their beds <3) there is even a food menu for dogs! Our dinners were delicious and cooked fresh to order. The bedroom was elegantly furnished and we had a lovely view of the harbour. The bathroom could use an update but all perfectly functional. We would definitely recommend and would stay here again in a heartbeat!

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Duncan

Apr 14, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Traditional pub with rooms. Friendly staff. No parking. Steep stairs no lift. Annoying piped music in dining room. Needs redecorating.

10

Anthony

Apr 22, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Staff and service was excellent. Very friendly and engaging. Excellent breakfast and food generally. Great beer garden overlooking harbour.

8

Amanda

Aug 22, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Lovely old building right in the heart of Cowes. Rather faded glory and needs some attention to things like grouting and pitted chrome taps, and the window would only open a small way, meaning the room was very hot. There is NO parking with this property, so don’t travel with heavy cases! Parking is 8-10 mins away. Food was good and me in host was lovely.

10

paul

Nov 3, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The rooms are comfortable and had all the facilities you would want. The rooms are a little tired but with such a busy island you’ll only be sleeping and showering in it. Staff extremely helpful and welcoming including to our dog who they treated like royalty. Evening meal very good and breakfast which I paid for in advance was impressive. Great location. A little noisy at pub closing time but should be expected as I booked a hotel above a pub!!! Would recommend for all

10

suzanne

Sep 24, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

What a great find .. great location . Staff amazing go above and beyond. As many places these days all needs a bit of upgrade to building and rooms BUT the comfort especially the beds !! And the friendly hard working staff more than make up for it ..we felt relaxed, welcome and valued . Especially our not so well dog skye who was truly spoilt ... This is not the first time we have stayed at a Greenking pub amd hope as a company you reward your staff .. they are amaxing .... We will be back ... Thanks to all the staff ....

10

Chris

Oct 21, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

We were greeted with a friendly welcome by the host whom also offered to carry bags up to our room, greatly appreciated. The room and bathroom had a magnificent view over the harbour and we then realise this is a gem of a place to have a weekend break from it all. That evening we relaxed with a wonderful meal, excellent wine and local music. That night slept exceedingly well in a comfortable bed. Breakfast was beyond expectation and seriously spoilt for choice, although it was busy we did not have to wait too long for our feast. We really appreciated the service provided by the staff, always happy, attentive and above all … friendly. Thank you so much for making our stay so relaxing and enjoyable. We will no doubt return soon for another weekend away

8

Gary

Apr 15, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Authentic historic property with a great pub and excellent food. Reasonable prices and a great location adjacent to the Red Jet Fast ferry.

8

John

Sep 28, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

It was a nice hotel near the ferry terminal, but there was no parking at the hotel parking was available at payed parking it was$6:00 for the night other than that I can recommend it

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Cleanliness

Many guests report clean rooms, but several note stained or worn bathroom fixtures and generally tired areas. Overall cleanliness appears inconsistent across rooms and spaces.

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Josh

Oct 11, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Very noisy room, smelt terrible and was generally dirty and dilapidated.

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Maureen

Apr 1, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Such a warm welcome and so helpful. Absolutely lovely stay. Rooms were clean and well maintained. Bathroom likewise. Staff were brilliant able to accommodate a slightly later dinner on our first night and looked after bags both before check in and after check out.

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John

Oct 16, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Arrived out of hours the night porter and front desk did a great job. Gave all the information requested and were very welcoming. The room I stayed in was clean. Bed and sheets spot on but the decor needs refreshing.

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Amanda

Aug 22, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Lovely old building right in the heart of Cowes. Rather faded glory and needs some attention to things like grouting and pitted chrome taps, and the window would only open a small way, meaning the room was very hot. There is NO parking with this property, so don’t travel with heavy cases! Parking is 8-10 mins away. Food was good and me in host was lovely.

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Mr Richard

Nov 17, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Room itself was clean, but the shower area was very bad. The grouting in the tiles was stained brown as was the silicone around the shower base. We would not shower in there. The communal areas are badly in need of refurbishment. We complained to the manager next morning about the shower and he told us that the hotel was due to shut for a refurbishment, but it had been delayed by Greene King who own it. He apologised and offered a full refund to his credit. It was not just our room, as my brother also had a room in which the shower was in the same state, after paying for an upgraded room. He also got a refund.

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Kerry

Aug 30, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Very clean but tired. The sanitary ware in the bathroom was cracked with ingrain stains in the bath and toilet. Breakfast was good with plenty of choice and all staff in the hotel were helpful and friendly

8

David

Aug 8, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Very friendly staff Enormous room so much room A little dated but clean, Bathroom could do with renovation but again very clean , a plug nearer the mirror would again help

6

Helen

Mar 8, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

It gave me everything I needed. A comfortable bed and a quiet, clean room to stay in whilst visiting a poorly friend. The staff were pleasant, kind and helpful and my room was moved when I pointed out the difficulty with the bath tap. One young person behind the bar was somewhat off-hand when we thought we might have a meal but changed our minds because the table in the bar was dirty and two glasses had lipstick still on them. I feel proper training is needed here. The hotel itself was very tired - a hot tap that was furred up on the bath/shower that I couldn't turn on, the chain missing from bath and sink plugs making it very difficult to drain the bath - it would have been impossible for even slightly arthritic hands. I was also disconcerted to find that there was no fire exit route map displayed in the room and if there had been a fire, and the stairwell filled with smoke, I am uncertain how I would have got out. I understand that a refurbishment is happening soon and I presume that most of these matters will be addressed.

10

Vicki

Dec 8, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Stayed many times with family. We always return when visiting Cowes. Great atmosphere, the staff are really friendly, welcoming and helpful. Rooms are always so clean. Great location.

10

Alexandra

May 27, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Very welcoming. Clean and great value for money..

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Rooms

Rooms are generally comfortable but dated, with sizes varying from very small to very spacious; some offer harbour views. Street and pub noise is common at night, and a few guests found rooms uncomfortably warm.

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Rachel

May 26, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

The staff are very friendly and helpful. The room was very spacious, with a large double bed, wardrobe, desk and chair and a large tv. The bathroom was a bit small but functional. Our room had no view of the water, which was disappointing as this pub is located at the ferry dock. The location is great! Right on the High street of Cowes.

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kevin

Sep 22, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Ideal location for the centre of town. Comfortable room with all requirements for an overnight stay. Perfect location to start the coastal path walk. Stayed at the beginning of walk Sunday very quiet at night. Stayed at end of walk Saturday night. Very noisy outside in street until early hours, even with windows closed Otherwise great place to stay. Staff lovely and helpful. Meal choice good and plentiful

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Simon

Aug 16, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very good staff friendly and welcoming Rooms are comfortable albeit slightly tired, could do with paint & new carpets But 5* overall and breakfast excellent served by a great RLNI gent !

8

Amanda

Aug 22, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Lovely old building right in the heart of Cowes. Rather faded glory and needs some attention to things like grouting and pitted chrome taps, and the window would only open a small way, meaning the room was very hot. There is NO parking with this property, so don’t travel with heavy cases! Parking is 8-10 mins away. Food was good and me in host was lovely.

10

suzanne

Sep 24, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

What a great find .. great location . Staff amazing go above and beyond. As many places these days all needs a bit of upgrade to building and rooms BUT the comfort especially the beds !! And the friendly hard working staff more than make up for it ..we felt relaxed, welcome and valued . Especially our not so well dog skye who was truly spoilt ... This is not the first time we have stayed at a Greenking pub amd hope as a company you reward your staff .. they are amaxing .... We will be back ... Thanks to all the staff ....

10

Chris

Oct 21, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

We were greeted with a friendly welcome by the host whom also offered to carry bags up to our room, greatly appreciated. The room and bathroom had a magnificent view over the harbour and we then realise this is a gem of a place to have a weekend break from it all. That evening we relaxed with a wonderful meal, excellent wine and local music. That night slept exceedingly well in a comfortable bed. Breakfast was beyond expectation and seriously spoilt for choice, although it was busy we did not have to wait too long for our feast. We really appreciated the service provided by the staff, always happy, attentive and above all … friendly. Thank you so much for making our stay so relaxing and enjoyable. We will no doubt return soon for another weekend away

10

Helen

Apr 2, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Perfect location and great for what it was .. very big room … people in rooms around were noisy when coming back later.. wear earplugs..

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Linda

Aug 4, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Lovely staff and great location. I think it was bad luck but we had the smallest room imaginable, plus it was too hot to sleep. My parents stayed too in the same room class and it was much better size and cooler. Staff in the bar more than made up for it, brilliant time had and would stay again for sure

8

David

Aug 8, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Very friendly staff Enormous room so much room A little dated but clean, Bathroom could do with renovation but again very clean , a plug nearer the mirror would again help

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Martin

Oct 5, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

There was noise from a neighbouring pub until after midnight ...... not the hotel's fault!

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Service

Service is widely praised as friendly, welcoming, and helpful. Staff often go above and beyond with luggage assistance, flexible arrangements, and resolving issues promptly.

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Simon

Aug 16, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very good staff friendly and welcoming Rooms are comfortable albeit slightly tired, could do with paint & new carpets But 5* overall and breakfast excellent served by a great RLNI gent !

8

Ray

Sep 19, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Nice small hotel, coveniently located. Friendly staff.

8

Brendan

Dec 1, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Good location. Reception staff were very friendly.

10

suzanne

Sep 24, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

What a great find .. great location . Staff amazing go above and beyond. As many places these days all needs a bit of upgrade to building and rooms BUT the comfort especially the beds !! And the friendly hard working staff more than make up for it ..we felt relaxed, welcome and valued . Especially our not so well dog skye who was truly spoilt ... This is not the first time we have stayed at a Greenking pub amd hope as a company you reward your staff .. they are amaxing .... We will be back ... Thanks to all the staff ....

10

Kritika

Jul 14, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Excellent service 👌

10

Timo

Jun 20, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Even though the hotel was not brand new, the service, and especially the staff characteristics were soooo good, that will definitely stay there the next time at the Isle of Wight.

8

Linda

Aug 4, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Lovely staff and great location. I think it was bad luck but we had the smallest room imaginable, plus it was too hot to sleep. My parents stayed too in the same room class and it was much better size and cooler. Staff in the bar more than made up for it, brilliant time had and would stay again for sure

10

Vicki

Jul 21, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Fabulous stay as always. The staff are friendly and accomadating. Hotel is in prime position in Cowes. As a family we are very fond of this hotel.

10

Shaun

Jul 26, 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

Very exceptional staff all around from bar staff to manger. All aspects of our visit were catered for including the help with luggage to addressing my personal issues and rearranging rooms to help.

10

Vicki

Dec 8, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Stayed many times with family. We always return when visiting Cowes. Great atmosphere, the staff are really friendly, welcoming and helpful. Rooms are always so clean. Great location.

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Location

Central Cowes location near the Red Jet ferry and High Street makes getting around easy. Commonly described as a great base for town visits and coastal walks.

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Rachel

May 26, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

The staff are very friendly and helpful. The room was very spacious, with a large double bed, wardrobe, desk and chair and a large tv. The bathroom was a bit small but functional. Our room had no view of the water, which was disappointing as this pub is located at the ferry dock. The location is great! Right on the High street of Cowes.

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Gary

Apr 15, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Authentic historic property with a great pub and excellent food. Reasonable prices and a great location adjacent to the Red Jet Fast ferry.

10

Duncan

Oct 31, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Room , breakfast and a good spot to stay in Cowes

8

Linda

Aug 4, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Lovely staff and great location. I think it was bad luck but we had the smallest room imaginable, plus it was too hot to sleep. My parents stayed too in the same room class and it was much better size and cooler. Staff in the bar more than made up for it, brilliant time had and would stay again for sure

10

Robert

May 22, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Great place and location

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John

Sep 28, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

It was a nice hotel near the ferry terminal, but there was no parking at the hotel parking was available at payed parking it was$6:00 for the night other than that I can recommend it

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Vicki

Jul 21, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Fabulous stay as always. The staff are friendly and accomadating. Hotel is in prime position in Cowes. As a family we are very fond of this hotel.

10

Vicki

Dec 8, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Stayed many times with family. We always return when visiting Cowes. Great atmosphere, the staff are really friendly, welcoming and helpful. Rooms are always so clean. Great location.

10

Ann

Sep 19, 2024

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Stayed 7 nights

Went with family for a wedding had a fantastic time, the staff made us feel very welcome, ideal spot for the ferry, breakfast was fab,would definitely stay here again

8

Doug

Sep 23, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Very handy for all in Cowes

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Dining

Breakfast is consistently praised for quality and variety. Pub meals are well liked, with many guests enjoying dinners on site.

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Duncan

Feb 13, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Anther friendly stay at the fountain the food is good at the fountain so we tea there after work breakfast is excellent you’re need to go a long way to bet the breakfast the owners are great and the staff are nice and friendly

8

Simon

Aug 16, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very good staff friendly and welcoming Rooms are comfortable albeit slightly tired, could do with paint & new carpets But 5* overall and breakfast excellent served by a great RLNI gent !

10

Caroline

Apr 20, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Absolutely wonderful hospitality from all the staff, a cosy room and a cracking breakfast - loved staying here!

10

Duncan

Feb 13, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Anther good stay and peaceful stay great breakfast

8

Kerry

Aug 30, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Very clean but tired. The sanitary ware in the bathroom was cracked with ingrain stains in the bath and toilet. Breakfast was good with plenty of choice and all staff in the hotel were helpful and friendly

10

paul

Nov 3, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The rooms are comfortable and had all the facilities you would want. The rooms are a little tired but with such a busy island you’ll only be sleeping and showering in it. Staff extremely helpful and welcoming including to our dog who they treated like royalty. Evening meal very good and breakfast which I paid for in advance was impressive. Great location. A little noisy at pub closing time but should be expected as I booked a hotel above a pub!!! Would recommend for all

10

Chris

Oct 21, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

We were greeted with a friendly welcome by the host whom also offered to carry bags up to our room, greatly appreciated. The room and bathroom had a magnificent view over the harbour and we then realise this is a gem of a place to have a weekend break from it all. That evening we relaxed with a wonderful meal, excellent wine and local music. That night slept exceedingly well in a comfortable bed. Breakfast was beyond expectation and seriously spoilt for choice, although it was busy we did not have to wait too long for our feast. We really appreciated the service provided by the staff, always happy, attentive and above all … friendly. Thank you so much for making our stay so relaxing and enjoyable. We will no doubt return soon for another weekend away

8

Verna

Sep 15, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Breakfast was very good

8

Gary

Apr 15, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Authentic historic property with a great pub and excellent food. Reasonable prices and a great location adjacent to the Red Jet Fast ferry.

10

Sam

Jun 21, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

The staff could not be more helpful and friendly. Made the stay so easy and enjoyable. Breakfast was lovely too.

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