230 Church Street, 3922 Cowes, Australia
#1 of 6 B&Bs and Inns in Cowes
Guests' ChoiceBased on 461 hotel reviews
9.7Cleanliness
9.8
Comfort
9.9
Location
9.7
Facilities
9.7
Staff
9.9
Value for money
9.6
Free WiFi
10.0
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End of dialog contentReviewed: 31 August 2025
Brenden
AustraliaNothing
This was nice , relaxed,cosy, warm , welcoming and close to beach for walking, the host Richard and Evie have a great facility here and really look after there guests
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: 30 August 2025
Alexis
AustraliaVery comfortable bed and room, especially the extra area for our luggage. Delicious breakfast each day of our stay.
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: 12 August 2025
Kermit
AustraliaWhat an amazing place to stay! Richard & Evie are exceptional hosts. Our room was clean & cosy with big soft towels and a superbly comfortable bed. Breakfast was fabulous with a great selection of cereals, fruit, toast & pancakes! A real delight! Thank you!
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: 11 August 2025
John
United StatesCharming, comfortable, perfect location and access to beach!
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: 9 August 2025
Raffaella
United StatesOutstanding everything
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: 8 August 2025
Nicole
AustraliaBrilliant location, a lovely 20 odd minute walk along the beach into Cowes township. Room was clean and comfortable. Breakfast was first class!
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: 5 August 2025
Petr
GermanyThe bed was comfortable. The room spacious. Quiet part and a short walk to beach. Owners are very helpfull!
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: 4 August 2025
Robert
AustraliaDelightful location in a historic environment.
Great vaiety and very pleasantly presented.
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: 2 August 2025
Jackie
United KingdomNothing it was perfect.
The location was perfect Richard was very welcoming when we arrived and gave us many tips for our stay. The room we stayed in was really lovely and well equipped for all our needs. Breakfast was also very good. On our day of departure we left our passports in the room and we drove 300kms before we realised our mistake. We contacted Richard and he posted our passports onto Sydney. Great service e and hospitality.
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: 1 August 2025
Cunningham
United KingdomNothing
Everything
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: 27 July 2025
Isabella
AustraliaQuiet location, lovely staff, great quality room
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: 23 July 2025
Emily
United KingdomRichard was a very welcoming host - we really appreciated his tips about visiting the island. It’s a lovely property, so close to the beach and with a very comfy bed! Just what we needed.
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: 20 July 2025
Shanna
United StatesNothing
A wonderful home away from home with all the comforts plus fantastic hosts!
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: 17 July 2025
Peter
AustraliaThe only negative was the pot holes in the driveway as you drive in.
A breakfast was incredible and the host were friendly and polite and made us feel very welcome.
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: 10 July 2025
Frances
AustraliaHosts made you feel very welcome and lovely decor
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: 10 July 2025
Jill
AustraliaNothing, it was fantastic.
A warm friendly welcome . Genuinely wanting me to be comfortable.
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: 9 July 2025
Thomas
AustraliaMy partner and I had an absolutely stunning stay in this beautiful Bed & Breakfast on Philip Island! Richard and Evie were absolutely lovely and their breakfast was perfect. We cannot recommend Glen Isla House enough.
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: 8 July 2025
Mike
AustraliaRichard and Evie, are very friendly real professionals in the hospitality field and go out of their way to satisfy all needs of their guests. They present the business in good old English style. Breakfast prepared and served in a stylish manner. Bed comfortable. Furniture of general-purpose room creates a pleasant atmosphere of an old-time manor.
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: 8 July 2025
Graham
AustraliaHave been before. I travel a lot both in and out of Australia and this property stands out as an exceptional property. As with previous stays we ask ourselves why we can’t stay longer.?
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: 6 July 2025
Dimi
AustraliaThe breakfast was delicious, plenty of lovely fresh fruit, bread, eggs to your liking, and lots more.
Stayed in June 2025
Reviewed: 17 June 2025
Jeffrey
Hong KongNil
Hands down, Richard's very lovely BnB is the most glittering gem on Phillip Island - nice and sleek interior design that puts it on the pedestal in the same league; - squeaky clean and spick and span; - very comfortable bed that you are mollycoddled, from the very first moment you hit the sack; - quiet and reclusive, right in front of the beach, and the modern life and vibrancy is a stone's throw away; - Facilities just as described, almost brand new, wonderful. Simply the best accommodation!
Stayed in June 2025
Reviewed: 8 June 2025
Orla
AustraliaEverything was great.
Glen Isla House is in a great location with private access to the beach just a few metres away. Richard and Evie were very friendly and welcoming. They were very helpful and informative about attractions in the area. Our room was very clean, warm and cosy with lots of toiletries, tea and coffees and anything we could need provided. Breakfast was delicious. We really enjoyed our stay and would highly recommend Glen Isla House. We will definitely be back!
Stayed in June 2025
Reviewed: 5 June 2025
Paull
AustraliaGreat location, clean and welcoming
Stayed in May 2025
Reviewed: 26 May 2025
Evie
AustraliaWe had a lovely time at Glen Isla. Richard was friendly and helpful, and gave us some great tips on places to visit around the island, which we really appreciated. The room was very comfortable and nicely set up with everyone you needed, breakfast was fantastic, with pancakes, bacon, and more and the location was ideal as it was a short walk to the beach. It was a wonderful stay overall, and we’d love to come back sometime!
Stayed in May 2025
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