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The perfect group's getaway in the heart of Cowes
The view towards this beautiful period property
A warm welcome awaits
Step inside the impressive entrance hall
Relax in the inviting lounge
Space for the whole family to unwind
Lovely details throughout
Enjoy meal times together or celebrate a special occasion
Coordinating homely furnishings
A comfortable snug area which overlooks the garden
A sociable open plan space
The stunning and well equipped kitchen
Enjoy breakfast at the breakfast bar
Slide open the bi-folding doors
Sit back with a good book on the first floor landing area
Stretch out in this stylish super king size bedroom
A lovely size room with space to sit with your morning coffee
A good night's sleep is to be had in the tranquil super king size bedroom
This stylish super king size bedroom can also be found on the first floor
Enjoy a soak in the roll top bath
The charming first floor single bedroom
Contemporary shower room on the first floor
Take the striking staircase to the upper floor
One of the appealing top floor bedrooms
Thoughtful property details
A bright bedroom under the eaves
Light and airy shower room on the second floor
The other top floor bedroom set under the eaves
A cosy space to sit and look out over Cowes
Electric vehicle charging point
1 / 30  The perfect group's getaway in the heart of Cowes
2 / 30  The view towards this beautiful period property
3 / 30  A warm welcome awaits
4 / 30  Step inside the impressive entrance hall
5 / 30  Relax in the inviting lounge
6 / 30  Space for the whole family to unwind
7 / 30  Lovely details throughout
8 / 30  Enjoy meal times together or celebrate a special occasion
9 / 30  Coordinating homely furnishings
10 / 30  A comfortable snug area which overlooks the garden
11 / 30  A sociable open plan space
12 / 30  The stunning and well equipped kitchen
13 / 30  Enjoy breakfast at the breakfast bar
14 / 30  Slide open the bi-folding doors
15 / 30  Sit back with a good book on the first floor landing area
16 / 30  Stretch out in this stylish super king size bedroom
17 / 30  A lovely size room with space to sit with your morning coffee
18 / 30  A good night's sleep is to be had in the tranquil super king size bedroom
19 / 30  This stylish super king size bedroom can also be found on the first floor
20 / 30  Enjoy a soak in the roll top bath
21 / 30  The charming first floor single bedroom
22 / 30  Contemporary shower room on the first floor
23 / 30  Take the striking staircase to the upper floor
24 / 30  One of the appealing top floor bedrooms
25 / 30  Thoughtful property details
26 / 30  A bright bedroom under the eaves
27 / 30  Light and airy shower room on the second floor
28 / 30  The other top floor bedroom set under the eaves
29 / 30  A cosy space to sit and look out over Cowes
30 / 30  Electric vehicle charging point

Lucerne

Cowes, Isle of Wight
Sleeps 12
Bedrooms 6
Bathrooms 3
Change Fri
Dogs welcome 2
4 star
Enclosed garden / patio
Open fire / woodburner
Internet access
Games / Play facilities
Pub nearby
Shop nearby
Beach within easy reach
Luxury
Family friendly
Party houses
Hen parties
Stag Parties
Electric vehicle charging
Decorated for Christmas
Towels included
Travel cot available
Highchair available
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At a glance

  • BOOK A STAY ON SPECIAL OFFER FROM 26th MAY 2023 
  • 8 NIGHT STAYS CONSIDERED FOR COWES WEEK - CONTACT US FOR MORE INFORMATION
  • Stylish period property in the heart of Cowes, with grand proportions and contemporary decor
  • A stone’s throw from the heart of the town and beach, renowned for its sailing heritage
  • Get active with round of golf on the nearby course or set off on two wheels for a ride around the coast
Overview
Property code: 73158

A stylish, bright and airy town house in the heart of Cowes, renowned for its sailing heritage. Enjoy lazy afternoons in the garden or stroll into town and visit one of the many eateries nearby.

Ideally located in the vibrant maritime town of Cowes, this stylish period property makes a wonderful base for a large family, group of friends or sailing crew looking for a welcoming holiday getaway. Less than half a mile from the mouth of the River Medina, this fantastic townhouse is perfect for exploring Cowes, with plenty of restaurants, pubs and shops in the immediate area. Cowes is also home to the well respected Cowes Week, one of the longest running sailing regattas in the world. There are also two golf courses, a chain ferry and Queen Victoria’s former residence of Osborne House in the neighbouring East Cowes.

Entering this welcoming property via external steps, a striking hallway leads you through to a bright and inviting lounge. Here you will find plenty of comfortable seating, a Smart TV, wood burner and a beautiful bay window with wonderful views. Exploring further, the attractive kitchen/diner provides a stylish space for enjoying a great family meal and also features a cosy snug area with another Smart TV. There are six bedrooms: three super-king-size rooms and a single can be found on the first floor, and the second floor features a super-king-size room and a triple room which share a shower room. The first floor also has a bathroom and a separate shower room. Heading outside you can relax in the fully enclosed garden with a terrace where you can sit back and enjoy a drink or a meal. The garden also features a BBQ and table tennis.

Among the many attractions to discover in Cowes are Northwood House, St Mildred’s Church, the Sir Max Aitken Museum and the two branches of the Classic Boat Museum. The seafront is just metres away, with Cowes Harbour Shepards Marina and Cowes Yacht Haven both within half a mile. Beyond Cowes there are many attractions to explore on the Isle of Wight, including the Hamstead Heritage Coast (7 miles), the Isle of Wight Zoo (13 miles) and charming Wootton (7.5 miles).

  • 6 bedrooms – 3 super-king-size zip-and-link (can be arranged as twin’s on request - please request at time of booking), 1 super-king-size, 1 triple with a double and a single bed and 1 single
  • 1 bathroom, 2 shower rooms and 1 separate WC
  • Range style oven and hob, American style fridge/freezer, microwave and dishwasher
  • Sonos speaker
  • Wood burner (first basked of logs included)
  • Utility room with washing machine and tumble dryer
  • Beach, pubs and shops within walking distance
  • Lounge and snug with Smart TV
  • Table tennis
  • Gas BBQ available
  • Driveway parking for 2-3 cars on the fairly steep driveway. This is not suitable for low cars, estate cars or cars with heavy loads and care must be taken
  • Electric vehicle charging on site
  • This property will be decorated for Christmas
  • Arrival: 17:00 onwards
  • Departure: before 10:00, unless otherwise stated in your arrival details
  • 2 dogs allowed. Dogs are charged at £20 each per full or part week

Amy Hendriksen

This property is personally managed by Amy.

Reviews

From guests that have stayed at the property.

Based on 27 guest ratings

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Reviewed by Julie 13th May 2023

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A beautiful holiday home, very well equipped and in a great location for Cowes. We very much enjoyed our stay.

Reviewed by Nicola 21st December 2022

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We spent Christmas at Lucerne as a family group of Ten. I was concerned that there wouldnt be enough pots and pans or cooking equipment but it was equipped really well with more than enough and everything you could possibly need catering for a Christmas dinner. The house is furnished and decorated beautifully and is sparkling clean. The outside areRead morea is very secure so no worries about letting our dog out there. Its a really easy and short walk down to the lovely town and beach. Hide

Reviewed by RAYMOND 2nd December 2022

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Excellent property great for family get togethers or for friends get together Please can the website note that the property is in West Cowes and if the guests are travelling by car they need to take the chain ferry across from the vehicle ferry in East Cowes assuming that they are crossing from Southampton. We did have trouble finding the property Read moreand had to ask someone local to find out were it was. Having said that we had a lovely time. Hide

Reviewed by David 29th October 2022

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everything about Lucerne was fantastic we all a such a good break. kitchen was excellently equipped, living room incredibly comfortable. we would all highly recommend a holiday here and will certainly book it again. David Gray

Reviewed by Anne 21st October 2022

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Reviewed by Claire 23rd September 2022

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Beautiful house in perfect location. We used it as a base to walk the coastal path and it was everything we required, highly recommend.

Reviewed by Martin 2nd September 2022

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Reviewed by Julie 5th August 2022

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Lovely house. Owners very helpful with info prior to our stay. Great location.

Reviewed by Jill 22nd July 2022

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A beautiful home which was perfect for a family of 10. We've had two great weeks there. The house is very comfortable, plenty of room for everyone to sit and relax. Nice garden to enjoy the sun, barbecue and improve on table tennis skills. Comfortable beds, everywhere tastefully decorated. Easy walking distance into Cowes town centre where we enjoyRead moreed the atmosphere, particularly during Cowes week. Some very good restaurants. Excellent review score from us all. Thank you very much. Hide

Reviewed by Molly 10th June 2022

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An absolutely stunning house with lots of space - perfect for a large group getting together and a short walk to everything in Cowes.

Reviewed by Robin 20th May 2022

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We had a great stay at Lucerne. There was 10 of us and the house had plenty to keep the adults and kids entertained. It was also great to be only a short stroll from the high street. Would love to stay again some time.

Reviewed by Imogen 13th May 2022

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Lovely house and very comfortable!

Reviewed by Shirley 8th April 2022

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Best property we have stayed in as an extended family. We all loved it.

Reviewed by Michael 18th February 2022

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Reviewed by Peter 28th December 2021

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We really enjoyed the house which was in excellent condition and a great location! Thanks very much

Reviewed by Victoria 22nd December 2021

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Lucerne is a lovely, comfortable & very well equipped property. Its within a short walk of West Cowes where there are some nice shops and restaurants. Parking is quite difficult, but this should hopefully be resolved soon with the new driveway.

Reviewed by Nick 12th November 2021

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A very comfortable and large house in a great location. Our party of seven stayed to celebrate an 80th and we had a brilliant long weekend. Steps are being taken to address, with dedicated off street parking soon to be available, but for us parking was a pain during our stay (out of season) - given the size of the house, likely those staying will hRead moreave 2 or 3 cars. Hide

Reviewed by Tony 5th November 2021

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Ideal location on the edge of West Cowes. Lucerne is a well appointed and modern decorated house with lovely big beds, a fantastic kitchen and all mod cons.

Reviewed by Alexandra 29th October 2021

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Had a fantastic time the property is beautiful The facilities are fabulous and we have never all stayed in a resort for 10 that actually catered for 10 in the amount of mugs and glasses and 2 toasters were great ..

Reviewed by Susan 24th September 2021

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Lucerne is a lovely spacious family house. Our family of 6 and our baby grandson found the space perfect for us and the house will easily accommodate 12 people without feeling crowded. The beds were very comfortable too. We loved playing table tennis in the garden and enjoyed cooking on the BBQ. The shops and restaurants in Cowes were just a short Read morewalk away. The welcome bag was a lovely surprise too. We would recommend Lucerne and would come back again. Hide

Reviewed by Tim 27th August 2021

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A very well fitted out house with excellent equipment in a very central location in Cowes within easy walking distance of the town. Plenty of room for our party of eleven. Well enclosed and safe garden. Highly recommended.

Reviewed by Joanna 23rd July 2021

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Loved this holiday house. All facilities fantastic. All beds comfortable. Location a short walk from town centre. Would definitely be back!

Reviewed by James 2nd July 2021

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My family and I stayed in this house July 2021. It it incredibly kitted out and furnished beautifully. It catered for young kids and had everything we could have possibly needed. Its location is perfect, only stones throw from the harbour and cowes high street. We thoroughly enjoyed ourselves and will be sure to book again next year!

Reviewed by Becca 18th June 2021

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We had a really wonderful week at Lucerne . We were a group of 7 adults and a baby , the layout of the rooms suited us perfectly. Lovely kitchen , super outdoor space with plenty of seating and the table tennis was a fantastic addition ( all rental properties should have one !) Comfy beds and modern bathrooms. There are lovely bars and cafes to walRead morek to , and some great shops . Osborne house is a 40 minute walk .We would definitely recommend Lucerne . Hide

Reviewed by Deborah 11th June 2021

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Lucerne is a beautiful house with a really high end finish, and the lovely pictures provided show exactly how we found the house on arrival. The beds were very comfortable, the house was very clean and had all the appliances you'd need. The ping pong table and the BBQ are also great additions. It's ideally situated a 5 min walk away from Cowes HighRead moret Street which has an array of good shops, cafes, pubs and restaurants. The promenade is only a 10 min walk away. We would definitely stay here again. Hide

Reviewed by Amanda 4th June 2021

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Lucerne is a wonderfully stylish, comfortable, well equipped and located property. It is a short walk in to the centre of Cowes with many pub, restaurants and shops available. The house is perfect for large groups as there is enough inside and outside space for people to come together without ever feeling on top of each other. The table tennis is aRead more real bonus and we had a great family tournament spread over the week we were there. The owners were very helpful and I look forward to returning. Hide

Reviewed by Charley 28th May 2021

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We would highly recommend Lucerne. The house was immaculate with beautiful furnishings and it was very well equipped. The owners have thought of everything and the welcome hamper was great after a long journey. There was a really good selection of bedrooms and the beds were all very comfortable which is always so important on holiday. The location Read moreis excellent. We have two small children and it was just a very short walk to town for them. We will definitely be back! Hide

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Photos
The perfect group's getaway in the heart of Cowes
The view towards this beautiful period property
A warm welcome awaits
Step inside the impressive entrance hall
Relax in the inviting lounge
Space for the whole family to unwind
Lovely details throughout
Enjoy meal times together or celebrate a special occasion
Coordinating homely furnishings
A comfortable snug area which overlooks the garden
A sociable open plan space
Show 18 moreThe stunning and well equipped kitchen

Location

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