Enjoy the Cowes Week Sailing Regatta on a Weekend Break, Short Break or Holiday

Cowes Week Cottage Breaks

Cowes Week is the world famous sailing regatta that takes place every year on the south coast of England in August (8th 15th August 2015). It's one of Britain's biggest sporting events, the longest running (since 1826) and one of the most successful and popular summer events.

Cowes Week is a spectacular sight and an unforgettable experience both on and off the water, from the the party/celebratory atmosphere, busy streets, thriving pubs and restaurants to the exciting yacht haven, events and activities.

There is no better time to visit Cowes, the Isle of Wight and the south coast including Southampton, Portsmouth and Hampshire for a weekend break, short break or holiday so take a look at some great self catering cottages below. Find out more about the 2012 Cowes Week below.

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Oak Cliff Place in Ryde, Isle of Wight, South East England

Oak Cliff Place, Ryde

Cowes Week breaks on the Isle of WightSouth East England

Oak Cliff Place self catering accommodation in Ryde, Isle of Wight sleeps 16. This 8 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Swimming Pool Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Oak Cliff Place is close to the beach. Prices at Oak Cliff Place start from £1262 for a short break but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Oak Cliff Place


Sleeps 10 or more Indoor pool Close to the Beach Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner Games room

Gurnard Cottage in St Catherines Lighthouse, Isle of Wight, South East England

Gurnard Cottage, St Catherines Lighthouse

Cowes Week breaks on the Isle of WightSouth East England

Gurnard Cottage self catering accommodation in St Catherines Lighthouse, Isle of Wight sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Gurnard Cottage is close to the beach. Gurnard Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Gurnard Cottage start from £311 for a short break but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Gurnard Cottage


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Garden Ideal for a romantic break

Penda Cottage in St Catherines Lighthouse, Isle of Wight, South East England

Penda Cottage, St Catherines Lighthouse

Cowes Week breaks on the Isle of WightSouth East England

Penda Cottage self catering accommodation in St Catherines Lighthouse, Isle of Wight sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Penda Cottage is close to the beach. Penda Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Penda Cottage start from £311 for a short break but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Penda Cottage


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Garden Ideal for a romantic break

West Winnowing in Niton Undercliff, Isle of Wight, South East England

West Winnowing, Niton Undercliff

Cowes Week breaks on the Isle of WightSouth East England

West Winnowing self catering accommodation in Niton Undercliff, Isle of Wight sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. West Winnowing is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf . West Winnowing does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at West Winnowing start from £346 for a short break but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about West Winnowing


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Golf close by Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

The Haven in Ventnor, Isle of Wight, South East England

The Haven, Ventnor

Cowes Week breaks on the Isle of WightSouth East England

The Haven self catering accommodation in Ventnor, Isle of Wight sleeps 10. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. The Haven is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf . The Haven does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Haven start from £795 for a short break but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Haven


Sleeps 10 or more Close to the Beach Pet friendly Golf close by Garden Internet WIFI available Easy walking close by

Landward Cottage in St Catherines Lighthouse, Isle of Wight, South East England

Landward Cottage, St Catherines Lighthouse

Cowes Week breaks on the Isle of WightSouth East England

Landward Cottage self catering accommodation in St Catherines Lighthouse, Isle of Wight sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Landward Cottage is close to the beach. Prices at Landward Cottage start from £311 for a short break but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Landward Cottage


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach Garden Ideal for a romantic break

Laurel Cottage in Calbourne, Isle of Wight, South East England

Laurel Cottage, Calbourne

Cowes Week breaks on the Isle of WightSouth East England

Laurel Cottage self catering accommodation in Calbourne, Isle of Wight sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Laurel Cottage is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf . Laurel Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Laurel Cottage start from £530 for a short break but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Laurel Cottage


Sleeps 6 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Golf close by Garden Internet WIFI available Ideal for a romantic break Easy walking close by

Rose Cottage in Arreton, Isle of Wight, South East England

Rose Cottage, Arreton

Cowes Week breaks on the Isle of WightSouth East England

Rose Cottage self catering accommodation in Arreton, Isle of Wight sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Rose Cottage start from £320 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Rose Cottage


Sleeps 4 Garden Open fire or wood burner

3 The Stables in Ryde, Isle of Wight, South East England

3 The Stables, Ryde

Cowes Week breaks on the Isle of WightSouth East England

3 The Stables self catering accommodation in Ryde, Isle of Wight sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at 3 The Stables start from £265 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 3 The Stables


Sleeps 2 Garden Internet WIFI available

2 Brooklyn Cottages in Niton, Isle of Wight, South East England

2 Brooklyn Cottages, Niton

Cowes Week breaks on the Isle of WightSouth East England

2 Brooklyn Cottages self catering accommodation in Niton, Isle of Wight sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at 2 Brooklyn Cottages start from £243 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 2 Brooklyn Cottages


Sleeps 4 Garden

 

 

What is Cowes Week

First and foremost Cowes Week is a sailing regatta, the largest of its kind anywhere in the World. During the Week some 8,500 competitors, compete aboard 1,000 boats in 40 races each day on the water around the Isle of White and off the south coast areas of Southampton and Portsmouth.

Almost uniquely in this professional sports World the competitors will range from Olympic and World Class professionals to enthusiastic amateurs and complete novices... all competing side by side!

The sailing happens throughout the day, although start times are dictated by the tide.

Each year over 100,000 people come to watch the sailing and to soak up the unique atmosphere which includes lots of parties, live entertainment and activities on the promenade and in the marinas.

Cowes Week offers a wide variety of entertainment, with something to suit all tastes, from beer tents to live music stages and stalls selling all manner of both sailing and non-sailing goodies. 

To find out more about what is going on this Cowes Week check out the official site at www.cowesweek.org.

 

Cowes Week Self Catering

Cowes Week is a great event, held at the height of the English summer, so it will come as no surprise that self catering cottages, apartments, lodges and even holiday parks get booked very early - in fact many are booked for the following year right after the event!

However, if you can not get in to your first choice accommodation or it is too expensive during this week, then it is worth extending your search to the English mainland. Cowes and the Isle of White are within easy reach via the regular and fast ferry services - from early in the morning until late at night (well, in the early hours for those late night party goers). Therefore it is well worth staying in the Portsmouth, Southampton, New Forest and Hampshire areas and crossing for a day trip by ferry.

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