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panoramic sea views, beach side, Coastguard Cottage, Hampshire

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Beach
Living area
Interior
Main bedroom, the next photo is the view from, with a balcony overlooking the be
View from the cottage main bedroom towards Isle of Wight

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 5

Popular amenities

  • Barbecue grill
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Fareham, ENG
  • Gunwharf Quays
    ‪21 min drive‬
  • Portsmouth Historic Dockyard
    ‪25 min drive‬
  • Cowes Harbour
    ‪99 min drive‬
  • Southampton (SOU)
    ‪27 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1

1 Crib

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

About this property

panoramic sea views, beach side, Coastguard Cottage, Hampshire

Welcome to Cowes View, your seaside home from home, a place where smugglers were once stopped bringing whisky and tobacco ashore and later where coastguards aided seafaring folk. Now you can soak up the history and the whisky! This seaside cottage is one of a terrace in a slightly elevated position overlooking the beach enjoying amazing sea views across the Solent. A shingle path with steps to the beach, shingle at high tide, sand at low. Renovated as an holiday cottage it is cosy, modern and comfortable, a place to relax. This coastal retreat is just 70 miles from London an hour and half drive or similar by train, there is wireless internet access for those who want to keep in touch. The waterside cottage has two bedrooms to sleep 5, a family bathroom, plus a shower room each with wc. This seaside home from home, is a secret made to share.

Property manager

Mel V

Languages

English, French

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Pet-friendly
Outdoor space
Parking available
Ocean view

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: limit 1 total
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Fareham

Located in Fareham, this cottage is near theme parks and on the waterfront. Portsmouth International Port and Southampton Cruise Terminal are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those in the mood for shopping can visit Gunwharf Quays and WestQuay Shopping Centre. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Ageas Bowl Cricket Ground or St. Mary's Stadium. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and waterskiing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with horse riding and cycling.
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Fareham, ENG

What's nearby

  • Hill Head Beach - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Portsmouth International Port - 17 min drive - 18.6 km
  • Gunwharf Quays - 21 min drive - 21.4 km
  • Portsmouth Historic Dockyard - 25 min drive - 21.2 km
  • Cowes Harbour - 99 min drive - 41.4 km

Getting around

  • Fareham Station - 8 min drive
  • Southampton (SOU) - 27 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Crofton - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Bluebird Cafe - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Carisbrooke Arms - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Shack - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪New Chip on the Block - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is panoramic sea views, beach side, Coastguard Cottage, Hampshire pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 1 total).

What time is check-in at panoramic sea views, beach side, Coastguard Cottage, Hampshire?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at panoramic sea views, beach side, Coastguard Cottage, Hampshire?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is panoramic sea views, beach side, Coastguard Cottage, Hampshire located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cottage is within a 15-minute walk of Hill Head Beach and Meon Shore Beach. Stokes Bay Beach and Segensworth Business Park are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 13 out of 17 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 17 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 17 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 17 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 17 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

8/10 Good

Cornelia N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wahnsinniger Ausblick beim Aufwachen

Der Blick aus dem Bett aufs Meer, unvergleichbar. Der Weg zum Meer sollte erneuert werden, hier ist Verletzungsgefahr und man sollte „klettern“ können. Ansonsten hat das Objekt alles, was man braucht, um sich wohlzufühlen.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Owen D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fabulous

Omg the view from the cottage and the location were perfect we have had a wonderful stay. The cottage is very quirky and is perfectly situated for a very relaxing holiday.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kevin K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect

Great wee place to stay
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Joanne W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

The perfect place to stay

The cottage was cosy and comfortable for a three week stay in winter. It is well-equipped and the views are amazing. Mel was very helpful and we appreciated the Christmas tree!
Stayed 21 nights in Dec 2021

8/10 Good

Paul B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy

Can't beat the views

You can't beat the views across the Solent that this house provides. The ever-changing tides, sailing boats, big cruisers, paddleboarders... What a place to relax! Cosy house for a family of four incl. two small kids + small dog. Easy to access the beach and then walk along the promenade (30 mins) to Lee on Solent for coffees, ice-creams and the fun fair. Parking wasn't an issue - we always got one on the street nearby - and neighbours were friendly. Great pub and coffee shop just down the road. Only disappointment was the lack of an information pack (owner was updating it), so we didn't know how to access the beach, where the washing machine was, where to take glass recycling, etc. I spent the first night driving to a laundrette not realising the washing machine was in a separate shed two doors down. Toilets don't flush well, which ideally needs explaining to guests; and we came across dirty pans and baking tray in the oven. All fairly minor concerns that are easily fixed. In the end you go to this place for the views, and they really can't be beat.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Christine T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location

Quirky terraced cottage with fantastic views. Three adults stayed 3 days in Feb to visit relatives . Handy for beach Tichfield nature reserve ,pub and cafe. Would stay again..

10/10 Excellent

David T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

An amazing house in a beautiful position

We wanted a place with a sea view but close enough to Portsmouth and Southampton to be able to visit them in ease. As it happened we based most of our visit around the house walking alongside the waterfront. The house itself was really nicely set up and the sliding glass wall on the living room was amazing. Well worth visiting and highly recommended

10/10 Excellent

linda t.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

great

really good , quaint in a seaside way which was really good. it added to the view you got from living room and bedroom, lay in bed and look over to Isle of Wight. Dog walking great, although didn't realise such a walk/drop to the beach {my husband has a new knee so he found it awkward} really recommend it. Garden could been tidier would then have made it look bigger. Neighbours very nice. Lovely sitting in garden watching all the yachts and some having races in their clubs colours.

10/10 Excellent

Sarah J., Swindon

Perfect

This cottage was warm, extremely comfortable and was in a great location. I would deffo recommend a stay here.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

Averil W.

Superb!

The cottage was even better than the positive reviews said - the quaintness that so many people referred to was so much better in real life. The kitchen was amazingly well equipped and we wanted for absolutely nothing (except maybe a coffee table in the lounge for our glasses/cups/phones). The cottage was spotlessly clean and we all said we would love to return for another break and how super it must be in summer (we were there in early January and the heating kept the cottage at a pleasant temperature.) Being close to Portsmouth we were able to do an easy day trip to the Isle of Wight. An easy stroll down the road from the cottage was the delightful Breezes Cafe where we had a delicious cream tea. This accommodation definitely deserves 5 * and Mel made the arrangements very easy for us.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2019

10/10 Excellent

Jan R.

Charming house with beautiful views

We had a lovely stay. We loved the quirky sea side theme of the decor. It was very comfortable with everything we needed. The view is breathtaking and we loved watching it at different times of the day. The owners were very helpful and accommodating. We would definitely be looking to return in the future.
Stayed 14 nights in Feb 2018
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Malcolm W.

Excellent location would stay there again.

If you want a sea view with direct access to the beach this is for you charming place.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Alan W., Buxton

Really great place to stay with stunning views and all the comforts of home

The cottage was excellent with everything you need for a great break. We really enjoyed our mini break and thanks to Mel for all her help in the last minute arrangements. Would definitely recommend to friends
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Ali E.

Perfection!

This was my second visit to Cowes View and it was just like coming home. All the little quirky touches are really to my taste, and there is something interesting to look at in every room – even the shower room! I’ve never stayed anywhere that’s felt so personal and individual – obviously lots of people stay at the cottage but somehow it feels as if it’s your own little getaway. I live in London, which is great, but it is noisy and busy and at times stressful so being able to ‘escape to the seaside’ is wonderful. The amazing view is both uplifting and calming at the same time, while just up the road there’s a lovely pub and a very good café/shop which are usually bustling so you don’t ever feel that you’re too isolated – important for me as I stayed there on my own. The weather was amazing, the beach is beautiful, and my dog and I swam in the sea every day. Then it’s just a short walk back to the cottage to get dry, have a cold beer, and sit in the garden to watch the kite surfers and the sea and the sky and the world go by. Bliss!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

6/10 Okay

Roger B.

Lovely views but have reservations about the property

View were great but some reservations about how it is managed.My late wife and i stayed for 4 nights seven years ago.Comments were passed to the owners about various plumbing issues being that loo,s did not flush properly.On this visit they are still a problem.On this visit the washing machine tripped the ring main so food was at risk of going off.The owner was informed but did not respond until later after i had located the incoming mains panel and reset it.No thanks were forthcoming after the event.Due to my mistake about changeover day we had to vacate sharply but was offered no compensation about losing 2 days holiday even though facilities were not used.My mistake, but it would have been nice if a rebate could be offererd.A welcom box would be nice and should be considered by the owners.The garden was overgrown the week we arrived but not tended during our visit until the day we hurriedly left due to my mistake but the gardener was Mellie,s husband who was aggressive on discussing our dispute.The booking document was altered by Mellie as to the changeover date but as i had signed for the departure was different from the Sunday departure we were expecting it left a sour taste.We do feel that another form should have been sent due it being a legal signed document.We hope the owners heed these comments
Stayed 14 nights in May 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Samantha B.

Summer retreat

Mel was the best host, we arrived at night and were able to let ourselves in and get settled ; neztvday she was there to welcome . The cottages were the perfect location to cycle into the village and walk the dog on the beach every day ! Swimming was joy recommended at high tide as the wooden breakwater posts cause a hazard , but we were not swimming too cold ! We would love to have taken a canoe and gone out on the water but we could not find a craft to take out ! The weather was great and it is cooler on the beachfront obviously , but a sweater did not detour us from enjoying the view of Isle of Wight and walking . The beds were not very comfortable , and the shower downstairs is a wet room; so literally the whole bathroom gets flooded -- not the best. Especially with children; but everything else was superb, especially the neighbours! We would love to come back next summer , as the coastal location is so unique and relaxing ! It inspires art and creativity , and a home from Home . The quirky decor is so nautical and natural , quite unique , only big enough for 4 , 2 adults and 1-2 children . As long as you can deal with street parking Which is limited , and the shower you have a home from home ! Great Shangrala!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Jo A.

Wonderful, even in the rain!

What a super cottage, warm and very cozy for a winter break. The views across the Solent are superb and ever changing. Even if you don't want to venture out on a rainy day the ever changing vista makes you feel you have travelled all the way along the Southern Coast.

About the host

Hosted by Mel V

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I grew up in Hill Head , spending hours as a child on the beach, swimming and wandering, appreciating the views, it changes constantly, the colours, the action, the air, the breeze, the sea aroma, everyday is different and I never tire of this. I travelled widely , lived abroad and decided to return home with my children to this special place, my children now have enjoyed the freedom the sea offers in their dinghies. I live a few minutes walk from Cowes View in my family home where I grew up . Cowes View is a special place and I like sharing it with people.

Languages:

English, French
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