Cowes 1.5 miles. Overlooking Gurnard Bay on the Isle of Wight is 41 Woodvale Road. This stunning holiday home benefits from a multi-level front garden with patio furniture, breath-taking views of the sea, a rear garden and five beautifully-decorated bedrooms that welcome families and friends looking for a coastal retreat on the island. Cross the threshold into your new home-from-home and relax in front of the Smart TV in the sitting room where the woodburning stove creates a homely space. Allow the designated chef of the group to make themselves at home in the fully-equipped kitchen by rustling up a meal that everyone can enjoy together at the dining table; if the weather permits, step outside to delight in an alfresco affair using the barbecue. Indulge in a soaking soak in the hot tub set in an external room, making it perfect for rainy or colder days. When sleep calls choose from five bedrooms; there is a double bedroom on the ground floor, three further doubles on the first, two which have balconies affording idyllic sea vistas, there is also a twin bedroom, and the floor is completed by a sleek bathroom. Rest up before another fun-filled day on the Isle of Wight. 41 Woodvale Road is set paces away from Gurnard bay where you can spend a sunny day exploring the golden shores or splashing in the sea; refuel at The Woodvale pub a wonderful place to treat your loved ones to a delicious meal. The Island is bursting at the seams with a variety of attractions, head to east Cowes to tour Osborne, an Italian-inspired mansion filled with relics pertaining to Queen Victoria and expansive gardens that you can explore. Or travel inland to find Carisbrooke Castle, a medieval castle that hosts a myriad of events, Butterfly World and Robin Hill, a nature park filled with family rides, play areas and nature trails. Choose 41 Woodvale Road as your base for exploring all the Isle of Wight has to offer.

Cowes, located at the mouth of the Medina River, is a bustling port with two distinct towns connected by a floating bridge chain ferry. Both communities have a lot to offer visitors, with West Cowes known as a world-renowned yachting centre, with excellent facilities for all kinds of watersports, as well as being considered the cycling gateway to the island with the National Cycle Route 23 running through it. With a beach, a wide variety of excellent restaurants, and a wide variety of interesting niche shops, there is something for everyone with an incredible vibe in this area. A visit to Osborne House, Queen Victoria's Italian-style country retreat, is a must in East Cowes if you're in the area. Cowes is a great starting point for exploring the rest of the island, including sandy beaches, beautiful walking country, picturesque chines, and numerous family attractions like the Isle of Wight music festival.

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