Enjoy the Cowes Week Sailing Regatta on a Weekend Break, Short Break or Holiday
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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The Carthouse, Shorwell
Cowes Week breaks on the Isle of WightSouth East England
The Carthouse self catering accommodation in Shorwell, 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 The Carthouse start from £311 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Carthouse
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
Green Corner, Fishbourne
Cowes Week breaks on the Isle of WightSouth East England
Green Corner self catering accommodation in Fishbourne, Isle of Wight sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden . Prices at Green Corner start from £368 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Green Corner
The Springs, Ryde
Cowes Week breaks on the Isle of WightSouth East England
The Springs self catering accommodation in Ryde, Isle of Wight sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Lodge is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Swimming Pool . It also has Internet access. Prices at The Springs start from £278 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Springs
Little Tifters, Bembridge
Cowes Week breaks on the Isle of WightSouth East England
Little Tifters self catering accommodation in Bembridge, Isle of Wight sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Little Tifters does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Little Tifters start from £273 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Little Tifters
1 The Stables, Ryde
Cowes Week breaks on the Isle of WightSouth East England
1 The Stables self catering accommodation in Ryde, 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 1 The Stables start from £289 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 1 The Stables
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
Rose Cottage, Niton
Cowes Week breaks on the Isle of WightSouth East England
Rose Cottage self catering accommodation in Niton, Isle of Wight sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at Rose Cottage start from £385 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Rose Cottage
Adelaide, Whippingham
Cowes Week breaks on the Isle of WightSouth East England
Adelaide self catering accommodation in Whippingham, Isle of Wight sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at Adelaide start from £308 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Adelaide
Boaters, Yarmouth
Cowes Week breaks on the Isle of WightSouth East England
Boaters self catering accommodation in Yarmouth, Isle of Wight sleeps 10. This 5 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at Boaters start from £545 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Boaters
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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