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.

Start your Cowes Week Cottage Break search here

Sycamores Barn in Brighstone, Isle of Wight, South East England

Sycamores Barn, Brighstone

Cowes Week breaks on the Isle of WightSouth East England

Sycamores Barn self catering accommodation in Brighstone, Isle of Wight sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden . Sycamores Barn does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Sycamores Barn start from £295 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Sycamores Barn


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden

102 Gills Cliff in Ventnor, Isle of Wight, South East England

102 Gills Cliff, Ventnor

Cowes Week breaks on the Isle of WightSouth East England

102 Gills Cliff self catering accommodation in Ventnor, Isle of Wight sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays . It also has Internet access. Prices at 102 Gills Cliff start from £289 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 102 Gills Cliff


Sleeps 2 Internet WIFI available

Willow Cottage in Yafford, Isle of Wight, South East England

Willow Cottage, Yafford

Cowes Week breaks on the Isle of WightSouth East England

Willow Cottage self catering accommodation in Yafford, Isle of Wight sleeps 3. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Willow Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Willow Cottage start from £287 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Willow Cottage


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Garden

Chartfield in Yarmouth, Isle of Wight, South East England

Chartfield, Yarmouth

Cowes Week breaks on the Isle of WightSouth East England

Chartfield self catering accommodation in Yarmouth, Isle of Wight sleeps 9. This 5 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at Chartfield start from £695 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Chartfield


Sleeps 8 Garden Internet WIFI available

Yar Cottage in Yarmouth, Isle of Wight, South East England

Yar Cottage, Yarmouth

Cowes Week breaks on the Isle of WightSouth East England

Yar Cottage self catering accommodation in Yarmouth, Isle of Wight sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at Yar Cottage start from £281 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Yar Cottage


Sleeps 4 Garden

2 Hope Cottages in St Helens, Isle of Wight, South East England

2 Hope Cottages, St Helens

Cowes Week breaks on the Isle of WightSouth East England

2 Hope Cottages self catering accommodation in St Helens, Isle of Wight sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at 2 Hope Cottages start from £257 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 2 Hope Cottages


Sleeps 4 Garden

Sail Loft Annexe in Yarmouth, Isle of Wight, South East England

Sail Loft Annexe, Yarmouth

Cowes Week breaks on the Isle of WightSouth East England

Sail Loft Annexe in South East England has a 3 star rating and can sleep up to 2. This 1 bedroom Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays . Sail Loft Annexe does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Sail Loft Annexe start from £218 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Sail Loft Annexe


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly

21 Millways in Freshwater, Isle of Wight, South East England

21 Millways, Freshwater

Cowes Week breaks on the Isle of WightSouth East England

21 Millways self catering accommodation in Freshwater, Isle of Wight sleeps 6. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at 21 Millways start from £408 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 21 Millways


Sleeps 6 Garden

4 The Old Post Office Mews in Brading, Isle of Wight, South East England

4 The Old Post Office Mews, Brading

Cowes Week breaks on the Isle of WightSouth East England

4 The Old Post Office Mews self catering accommodation in Brading, Isle of Wight sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at 4 The Old Post Office Mews start from £273 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 4 The Old Post Office Mews


Sleeps 4 Garden Internet WIFI available

Pond Cottage in Yafford, Isle of Wight, South East England

Pond Cottage, Yafford

Cowes Week breaks on the Isle of WightSouth East England

Pond Cottage self catering accommodation in Yafford, Isle of Wight sleeps 5. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Pond Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Pond Cottage start from £332 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Pond Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly 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.

Finding Available Accommodation near Cowes Week...

If the Isle of White is fully booked then here are some useful self catering searches:

 

Refine your cottage search

We have thousands cottages, apartments, lodges and bungalows listed which is a huge choice. So if that is feeling a little overwhelming, why not narrow down your search by county using the menu at the top of the page or use our Advanced Cottage and Self Catering Search to select specific accommodation features.

 

More Holiday Ideas for you to consider

If you have found this holiday article interesting, why not take a look at some of our others.

 

Fast search

 

Find Cottage Holidays

Find Cottage Holidays mission is to promote the very best of the UK and Ireland's wonderful self catering accommodation, whether it be cottages, apartments, lodges, chalets, houses, villas or bungalows. But, it's not just about the cottages, we also try and bring you some helpful guides and information on the places to go, things to see and activities to do while you enjoy your break in England, Scotland, Wales or Ireland. In fact, we are adding to our list daily but if you think we have missed somewhere special tell us via our Facebook page. With wonderful countryside and superb coastlines to explore the UK and Ireland has so much to offer.

Cottage Holiday Favourites