I just got back from another stay at the Castle and had to put pen to paper. This was the third time we had been there and we will keep going back. The hosts, Jenni and Harley, remembered us and had a bottle of champagne waiting in the room which was a lovely way to be welcomed. Jenni also prepared some soup for us as we were cold when we got in and this really warmed us up! We can never fault the service which is why we will keep returning to our favourite place on the island!

My partner and I stayed at Castle last month and we couldn’t be happier with the choice we made. We arrived late on Friday but we were greeted warmly by our hostess, Jenni . The log fire was burning in the lounge so we decided to have a nightcap before bed which was a lovely way to relax. The room could not have been nicer. We were in the Erehwon suite which was cosy and warm and had the added bonus of an outdoor spa! Jenni provided us with a wonderful breakfast the next day and was very helpful in planning our day and suggesting a great place for dinner that night. As a green thumb, I were very impressed with both the front and back garden which Jenni explained is a labour of love for her. Overall we had an extremely relaxing stay made better by our wonderful hostess. We will definitely be returning!

My mum paid for the "Terrace Suite" for my husband and I as a Christmas present to us. The B & B advertises "a no children policy " and it also advertises a spa and a kitchenette.
We were looking forward to having a relaxing retreat for 2 nights without our children. The service was quite disappointing. We received a cold reception on our arrival by the woman in charge of the B & B. Then she rudely informed us that there wasn't any parking available within the complex and we were told to park our car on the street. Late in the day, we were allowed to park our car on the complex. She advised us that "family had unexpectantly arrived". Then she told us that we would be placed in another suite and not the"The Terrace suite". I questioned why we were not being given the Terrace suite as I wanted to ensure we were getting what my mum had paid for. She snapped at us and replied no rooms are guaranteed when booking online.
We were placed in a suite where there was another unit above our room. Throughout most of the first night we could hear loud noises above us so we didn't sleep very soundly. There were sounds of people walking, children running up and down and screaming. This "noise" was the woman's relatives..!! And this is a B & B that advertises "a no children policy".. !!
The following night, I decided to make use of the spa in our room. When I attempted to fill the spa, the plug wouldn't lock in and as a result the water kept leaking down the hole. I rang for assistance and once again I had to deal with this woman's rudeness. She made it sound like it was a huge inconvenience and she took some time before she arrived. She then accused us of breaking the plug and told us that it had been working ok for the previous guests!! I tried to assure her that it was the first time I had tried to use it but she was so unhelpful and rude. I ended up telling her not to worry about it and went without the spa.
We brought along a hamper packed with grocery items but the unit we were given didn't have any bowls or dessert spoons. It had little else that you would expect to find in a kitchenette. Due to this woman's attitude, we did not wish to "bother" her further so we ate our breakfast cereal out of a large square tupperware container we found with a teaspoon.
Throughout our entire stay, this woman's manner was very rude toward us and anything we asked was too much trouble. She was definitely not the type of person you would expect to host a B & B.

I'm not in the habit of writing reviews but I have just spent a fabulous weekend in the Studio Suite at the Castle in Cowes. We were after an escape from the 'big smoke' to unwind and catch up with each other. Hosts Jenni and Harley were just what the doctor ordered. The room was perfect, private, groovy in a gorgeous garden setting. The original artwork throughout added a special touch. We had our privacy but on venturing to the open fireplace and plush leather couches were also 'entertained' by the vivacious and helpful Jenni. We feel we have happened upon a very special and unique haven. We'll be back for another dose..