About this property

The Fountain Inn overlooks the River Medina and has harbour views from its al fresco dining area. It offers free Wi-Fi, a good breakfast and live music on most Friday and Saturday nights. Located in West Cowes, only a step off the ferry terminal, the Fountain is also just one mile to Cowes’ seafront. The third President of the United States, Thomas Jefferson, stayed at the inn with his entourage after a state visit in 1789. The restaurant offers a wide selection of freshly prepared traditional favourites and the traditional bar offers some light, tasty snacks and meals. All bedrooms at the Fountain Inn are decorated in warm tones and have an en suite bathroom. They also feature a flat-screen TV, a hairdryer and tea/coffee making facilities. Some have sea views.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.4 for a two-person trip.

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Greene King's Pubs & Hotels
Hotel chain/brand

Property highlights

    • Situated in the best rated area in Cowes, this property has an excellent location score of 9.5

    • Breakfast info

    • Continental, Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-free, Buffet, Breakfast to go

    • Loyal customers

    • There are more repeat guests here than most other properties.


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 double bed
1 single bed
2 single beds
1 double bed
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Craig
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Great location, staff friendly, full English breakfast was exceptional.
  • David
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Staff so very friendly and made us very welcome Breakfast top quality and served by a lovely lady who was extremely helpful. Location very useful for our requirements
  • Me-p
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The staff are so lovely and especially with my little girl.
  • Isabel
    Colombia Colombia
    Exceptional location in the core of the city centre and right next to the red jet boats port. Amazing breakfast and very kind staff. Comfy room, well lightened and with all needed for a pleasant stay.
  • Sharon
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    We often stay in The Fountain Inn when visiting Cowes. It is in a central location which is perfect for enjoying everything the town has to offer. It is very good value for money and the staff cannot do enough for you.
  • Kev
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Great location, good rooms, good breakfast and evening food. Staff very welcoming and friendly.
  • Catherine
    Ireland Ireland
    Great location. Staff were lovely especially the lady that did the breakfasts. . She’s a good asset to the hotel.
  • Valerie
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Convenient for the Red Jet terminal and the venue (Northwood House) for the Isle of Wight Prom Festival we were attending.
  • Bethany
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    My room was very cosy with a good sized bed, almost double size when I booked a single. I like the vintage furniture. The location was brilliant, right off the ferry port. The staff was super friendly, and welcoming. They saw I was a solo traveler...
  • Sarah
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Landlord and landlady friendly, chatty, informative and made the stay unique.

Property surroundings

Restaurants

1 restaurant on site
  • Restaurant #1
    • Cuisine
      British • European
    • Ambiance
      Family friendly • Traditional
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

House rules

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Check-in
From 14:00 to 22:00
Check-out
Until 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.
Groups
When booking more than 4 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
Cards accepted at this property
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The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

This hotel does not have a car park, however parking is available in the town.

Please note that full payment is taken at the time of booking.

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