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The maritime gateway to the isle of wight
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The River Medina runs from Cowes and East Cowes, down into Newport - and is home to a number of yacht clubs, marinas and businesses.
The Medina Estuary is a great place for wildlife; its tidal waters, saltmarsh and mudflats are home to a wide range of plants and animals that are specially adapted to living in the challenging conditions. Saltmarshes are essential to the estuary's ecosystem.
They contain rare and vulnerable plants and provide nutrients for invertebrates that are food for water birds. They are important resting and feeding sites throughout the tidal cycle from late October to early March and a safe haven for young birds in summer.
Saltmarshes help to reduce bank erosion by absorbing boat wash but are very vulnerable to trampling and sea level rise. Intertidal mud contains huge numbers of worms and snails that support the birds that spend the winter in the estuary.
When the mud is underwater the birds retreat to roost on the saltmarsh or sometimes the pontoons in Cowes fairway. Wading birds like dunlins, oystercatchers and lapwings can often be seen on pontoons at High Water and the buoys, navigation markers and piles provide a convenient resting spot for cormorants and terns in the summer.
There are also plenty of places to eat and drink as you make your way down the River Medina, why not take a gentle walk from Newport - along the river - and make your way down to the Folly Inn, before continuing your walk into East Cowes.
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East Cowes
Osborne House was Queen Victoria’s family seaside home in East Cowes on the Isle of Wight. After first visiting Osborne, Queen Victoria wrote: 'It is impossible to imagine a prettier spot'.
East Cowes
Christmas activities and festive fun at Osborne Visit Osborne this Christmas season for a barrel of laughs and festive fun!
Enjoy festive activities including storytelling and music.
Cowes
Book directly online for the best prices and availability.
We offer the perfect mix of a friendly, welcoming bed and breakfast with the spacious, non intrusive feel of a small hotel.
Southampton
Red Funnel, the Isle of Wight specialists, offer a vehicle ferry service between Southampton and East Cowes and a fast, frequent Red Jet Hi-Speed foot passenger service between Southampton and West Cowes, Isle of Wight.
EAST COWES
A spacious 3 bedroom pet friendly Victorian house which comfortably sleeps 5 and is set in a quiet road within walking distance to the marina, East Cowes centre, the ferry and floating bridge.
West Cowes
Mandy and Mark would like to welcome you to Holly Tree House, a Victorian house situated a short uphill walk from everything Cowes has to offer, great nightlife, bars, shops, restaurants, yacht clubs, and ferry links to the mainland.
Cowes
Seafarer’s View is located a few steps away from the water’s edge on Cowes High Street on the beautiful and picturesque Isle of Wight. the property has been lovingly refurbished to operate as Serviced Accommodation, having 6 double bedrooms and 3…
NEWPORT
Pinkmead Estate & Vineyard is an incredibly unique holiday residency and one of a kind in terms of boutique self catering.
COWES
Firefly House is a 4 bedroom luxury Victorian house with 2 parking spaces, just a few minutes walk from the historic town centre, waterfront and marinas of Cowes, home of UK yacht racing, and gateway to the Isle of Wight.
EAST COWES
Modernised early Victorian town local, built in 1860 close to the marina and yacht club.
COWES
Head to MOOCOW’s stylish, futuristic bar and garden for a taste of the unusual. The modern interior is full of quirky touches, splashes of colour and clean lines, making an airy and comfortable space to dine and have a drink.
Cowes
A day of holistic discovery at Northwood House. MIND. BODY. SOUL is set to be the largest holistic wellness event on the Island in 2026; expert-led talks, immersive workshops and a boutique market.
For one day only explore a range of…
WEST COWES
York Avenue, EAST COWES
This airy and welcoming multi-purpose space is home to East Cowes Community Library and East Cowes Tourist Information Point. There are easy chairs and cafe style seating - ideal for planning your days out. There is also access to a laptop and wifi.…
COWES
Cliffside Cottage overlooking Cowes beach is the perfect location for a traditional English seaside holiday, a short break away, or even a single night, as one of your stops around the Isle of Wight, as part of your sailing, walking, or cycling…
COWES
Here at Murrays we search hard to source the very best and freshest local, and regional ingredients to compile our ever changing menus. Choose from the set price lunch and dinner menus or our Catch of the day board.
COWES
A really stunning, almost ‘new 300 year old town house and holiday home is located in the heart of Cowes, and is a perfect base for exploring the Isle of Wight.
Cowes
Spend Christmas Eve in the company of Black Daniels at Cowes Ale House.
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