The Woodvale in Cowes (Isle of Wight), Isle of Wight

The Woodvale serves a full English breakfast in the Solent Suite restaurant each morning. The bar offers cask ales and an extensive dinner menu with locally sourced ingredients, including specialty fish dishes on an ever-changing specials board. There is an outdoor terrace with a BBQ area for al fresco dining in warmer months.

Each room has an en suite bath or shower with hairdryer and complementary toiletries, a flat-screen TV, iPod dock, and tea and coffee facilities. The hotel provides non-smoking rooms throughout, CCTV in common areas and outside property, and complimentary WiFi. Rooms on the second floor offer views over the Solent, with some rooms featuring a sofa and coffee table for extra space.

The Woodvale is located on the esplanade in Cowes on the Isle of Wight's northern coast, a 7-minute drive from Cowes Maritime Museum and across the River Medina from Osborne House. The hotel is a short walk from Gurnard beach and offers direct views of the Solent, making it a prime spot for watching sailing regattas and Cowes Week. Nearby activities include beach access, cycling, fishing, snorkelling, windsurfing, and canoeing.

The hotel has a private function room with capacity for 70 guests, suitable for business events and conferences. Live entertainment is offered, including a popular Monday quiz night and an open mic night on the first Wednesday of each month. The hotel has maintained a long-standing reputation for traditional hospitality over 80 years.

The Woodvale is family-friendly with spacious, refurbished rooms and an extensive garden with a BBQ area for al fresco dining. The beach is accessible within a minute's walk, and the hotel provides safe bike storage for guests. A full English breakfast is included, and the dinner menu offers generous portion sizes with affordable pricing, including vegetarian and vegan options.

Location: Esplanade on Isle of Wight's northern coast with Solent views

Dining: Full English breakfast and specialty fish dishes on specials board

Rooms: Rooms with flat-screen TV, iPod dock, and tea/coffee facilities

Events: Private function room for 70 guests, quiz night, open mic night

Tradition: 80-year reputation for hospitality

Activities: Beach access, sailing regatta views, cycling, fishing