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.
“I always choose to stay here when visiting friends. Its in a great location and perfect for a meal and drinks.”
Alison
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“Friendly helpful staff. Could not be more helpful.”
Amanda
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“The staff are friendly and the food is great. The bar is warm and welcoming and the location is perfect. The bedrooms are comfortable and have a character that you'd expect from a traditional building of this era.”
Andy
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“Brilliant staff so friendly and welcoming no problem was a problem for them. They were amazing and I couldn’t praise them enough. Food was excellent.”
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Rob
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“Very friendly and welcoming staff, comfortable room and bed. Excellent breakfast. Very convenient location for the RedJet Ferry terminal.”
Louisa
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“Comfortable stay, very friendly helpful staff, great location, good breakfast with a larger array of options than expected.”
Lock
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“A wonderful location. A beautiful large double sized room over looking the marina. It was lovely to see the yachts and the ferry coming and going.
The hotel was wonderfully clean and the staff were excellent and there was a great atmosphere in...”
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Jackie
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“Location excellent lovely old building room warm and very comfortable staff very helpful”
Mandy
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“Breakfast exceeded all expectations. Staff were fabulous. Couldn't ask for more.”
Bruce
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“Terrific location in centre of Cowes. Spotlessly clean and loads of rooms in what is really a "room at the inn" format. Great bar and restaurant downstairs, friendly, welcoming, professional staff”
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
Cash is not accepted
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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