Island Holiday Homes is the premier self-catering holiday accommodation agency based on the Isle of Wight. Based locally on the Island are here to help you find your perfect holiday home to share with family and friends from where to explore and enjoy our beautiful Island with its miles of sandy beaches, unspoilt coastline, stunning scenery, historic attractions, and a varied range of events to suit all. Travel to the Island with your car and book your return car ferry tickets via Island Holiday Homes at discounted rates We look forward to welcoming you to the Isle of Wight.

Bay View Lodge is a comfortable family lodge, sleeping 6 guests, located on the popular Thorness Holiday Park in Cowes, on the Solent side of the Isle of Wight. Situated in walking distance of the main reception and facilities this lodge enjoys a tucked away and close knit, cul-de-sac location. Enjoy spectacular far-reaching views across scenic coastline to Thorness Bay and beach from the open plan living dining room and kitchen and the fabulous terrace with outside seating.

Local Area Gurnard and Cowes Nearby Gurnard is a pretty village with 2 pubs serving family meals, beautiful beaches, children’s playground, and a coffee shop/pizzeria with amazing breakfasts [recommended to book in advance], a small Nisa convenience store and a sailing club. Cowes is home to the oldest and biggest sailing regatta in the world, Cowes is the number one destination for sailors during the summer months. But it also boasts a rich wealth of history and culture with its twin East Cowes just across the Medina estuary by chain ferry. Stroll through the vibrant town and enjoy independent shops and well-known yachting clothing stores, sit at a pavement cafe or have a restaurant lunch and people watch or enjoy a glass of something cold and watch the sun go down over the Solent before having dinner at some excellent pubs and restaurants. Take yourself across the water to East Cowes via the chain ferry and enjoy a slice of great British history at Osborne House; Queen Victoria’s seaside residence. Stroll along her beach and enjoy the walled garden and Swiss Cottage. It’s a wonderful spot for families or just to wander through on your own. There are cultural museums, events, and galleries to enjoy on both sides of the Medina and you’ll notice the influence of Prince Albert’s ornate designs in the architecture of many houses and buildings. Cowes is featured in the Slow Travel Guide to the Isle of Wight. Why not try a new way of exploring and discover hidden places and local’s favourites in Cowes. Whatever your taste in food, the size of your party or the depth of your wallet, you won’t have any problem finding a gastronomic delight in Cowes. From tempting tapas, perfect pizza, blockbusting burgers and the finest of dining to the simplest of sandwiches, Cowes will not disappoint. For families, hungry sailors and visitors alike there is an enormous amount of choice, and you can choose from restaurants, pubs, cafes and wine bars offering food from...