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Fountain Inn by Greene King Inns

High Street, Cowes, PO31 7AW, United Kingdom – Excellent location – show map

<p><b>Excellent</b> location – rated 9.4/10! <small>(score from <b>1021</b> reviews)</small></p> <p>Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions</p>
a restaurant with wooden tables and chairs and a fireplace at Fountain Inn by Greene King Inns in Cowes
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Fountain Inn by Greene King Inns

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Scored 8.1
8.1
Rated very good
Very Good
1,023 reviews
  • Pet friendly
  • Free Wifi
  • Bathtub
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Heating

The Fountain Inn overlooks the River Medina and has harbor 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 favorites 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 private bathroom. They also feature a flat-screen TV, a hairdryer and tea/coffee making facilities. Some have sea views.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.4 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular amenities
  • Free Wifi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Beachfront
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
  • Bar
Greene King's Pubs & Hotels
Hotel chain/brand

Property highlights

Located in the top-rated area in Cowes, this property has an excellent location score of 9.4!

Breakfast Info

Continental, Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-free, Buffet, Breakfast to go

Loyal Customers

There are more repeat guests here than most other properties.

Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 full bed
1 twin bed
2 twin beds
1 full bed
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Property practices

This property told us they've implemented certain practices across some or all of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.
Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.5
Facilities
8.0
Cleanliness
8.3
Comfort
8.3
Value for money
8.4
Location
9.4
Free Wifi
7.4
Low score for Cowes
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Angela
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “The accommodation is in a great location not far from the beach and in the centre of the shopping area with lots of cafes and bars although we ate at the pub for our evening meal. Food was lovely, the breakfast was really nice and a good selection...”
  • Gary
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “The staff I found to be very friendly and helpful. This is not normal for a chain but they wanted to do their best for us and were very helpful. There was good food on the premises we ate there once but also wanted to explore Cowes. The location...”
  • Nicholas
    United States of America United States of America
    “Bar staff and restaurant staff (Nicola) were incredible.”

Area info

Restaurants
1 Restaurant On Site

  • Restaurant #1
    • Cuisine
      British • European
    • Ambience
      Family-friendly • Traditional
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

Amenities of Fountain Inn by Greene King Inns
Great facilities! Review score, 8

Most popular amenities
  • Free Wifi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Beachfront
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
  • Bar
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Bathtub
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Beachfront
  • Sun deck
Kitchen
  • Electric kettle
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may apply.
Activities
  • Live music/Performance
  • Beach
Living Area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Satellite channels
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Wine/Champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kids' meals
    Additional charge
  • Bar
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
Wifi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
No parking available.
Services
  • Pet bowls
  • Pet basket
  • Daily housekeeping
Front Desk Services
  • Invoice provided
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key access
General
  • Designated smoking area
  • Smoke-free property
  • Heating
  • Carpeted
  • Fan
  • Ironing facilities
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Iron
Accessibility
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Languages Spoken
  • English

House rules
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Check-in
From 14:00 to 22:00
Check-out
Until 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancelation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

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Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may apply.
Groups
When booking more than 4 rooms, different policies and additional fees may apply.
Cards accepted at this property
American ExpressVisaMastercardMaestroSoloCash is not accepted

The fine print
Must-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.

FAQs about Fountain Inn by Greene King Inns

  • Fountain Inn by Greene King Inns offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Beachfront
    • Beach
    • Live music/Performance

  • Guests staying at Fountain Inn by Greene King Inns can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 9.2).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Continental
    • Full English/Irish
    • Vegetarian
    • Vegan
    • Gluten-free
    • Buffet
    • À la carte
    • Breakfast to go

  • Fountain Inn by Greene King Inns has 1 restaurant:

    • Restaurant #1

  • Check-in at Fountain Inn by Greene King Inns is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.

  • Fountain Inn by Greene King Inns is 350 feet from the center of Cowes. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Room options at Fountain Inn by Greene King Inns include:

    • Double
    • Single
    • Twin

  • The prices at Fountain Inn by Greene King Inns may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.