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      Villa Rothsay Hotel

      95 Reviews
      #4 of 5 Hotels in Cowes
      29 Baring Road, Cowes PO31 8DF, England
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      Overview
      4.5
      95 reviews
      • Excellent72%
      • Very good20%
      • Average3%
      • Poor4%
      • Terrible1%
      Travellers talk about
      “honesty bar” (10 reviews)
      “drawing room” (3 reviews)
      “like stepping back in time” (3 reviews)
      Free Wifi
      Free Parking
      Breakfast included
      Beachfront
      Non-Smoking Hotel
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      Family Rooms
      Pets Allowed
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      1 - 5 of 92 reviews

      Reviewed 1 week ago via mobile
      High hopes

      After staying in accomodation in the $200-250 p/n rate in Dubrovnik, Split, Prague, Munich and Seaview, the Villa Rothsay was without a doubt the worst value. The view from the room was pretty but half obscured by a new building. The place is steeped in...More

      Thank Culinarykids
      Reviewed 27 July 2017
      Lovely old fashioned hotel

      Lovely old fashioned hotel with old fashioned good service. Beautiful surroundings and splendid view of the Solent. Very comfortable room with lots of special touches - even a teapot on the hospitality tray! Excellent breakfast in the conservatory. Owner - Margaret - kindly dropped us...More

      Thank adjebs
      Reviewed 23 July 2017
      Even A Seasoned Traveler Will Be Swept Away

      I have stayed at several spectacular hotels, and I am pleased to add the Villa Rothsay to that list. The unique building and the welcoming staff made this a memorable visit for my wife and I. Walking into the world of Rothsay ( with all...More

      Thank Nocke
      Response from Miranda C, Owner at Villa Rothsay HotelResponded 18 August 2017

      Dear Guest, Thank you so much for your kind comments. We repeatedly find that your fellow countrymen & women find our little piece of Victorian England here at Villa Rothsay a delightful experience. We look forward to welcoming you back. Regards, Miranda

      Reviewed 23 July 2017 via mobile
      Beware of booking with booking.com

      We booked a double room via booking.com. We arrived to check in at Villa Rothesay and were told that the rate we had booked (£105) was for single occupancy only and that it would cost more for both of us to stay. We were accused...More

      Thank Noddersands
      Response from Miranda C, Owner at Villa Rothsay HotelResponded 18 August 2017

      Thank you for your feedback. There has in the past and continues to be, confusion experienced on the Booking.com website by some guests when selecting how many people will be using a room. By default it selects 2 people in a room. If you wish...More

      Reviewed 26 June 2017
      Fantastic views from a charming hotel

      I enjoyed my stay at the hotel from the moment I stepped into the old charismatic place, so many places now have no character. The view from my bedroom was breathtaking and I could happily have sat for hours looking at the many types of...More

      Thank David William G
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      About
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      Amenities
      • Top amenities
      • Free Parking
      • Free High Speed Internet ( WiFi )
      • Beachfront
      • Room Service
      • Restaurant
      • Breakfast included
      • Hotel Amenities
      • Free Parking
      • Room Service
      • Breakfast included
      • Meeting Rooms
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      • Conference Facilities
      • Breakfast Available
      • Things to do
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      • Price range
      • US$ 123 - US$ 203 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
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      • Non-Smoking Rooms ,
      • Family Rooms
      • Number of rooms
      • 14
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      Jaysh J
      30 July 2017|
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      Response from 2mcdk | Reviewed this property |
      no not in the main building. but the hotel has a house next door with rooms and kitchen
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      Jeanne D
      26 January 2016|
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      Response from Paul D | Reviewed this property |
      No, I'm afraid not. The hotel is a large house, so there are just stairs to the rooms as far as I can remember.
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      KatyWheeler
      8 February 2015|
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      Response from Miranda C | Property representative |
      Yes Complimentary Superfast Wifi is available in all Bedrooms & Public rooms
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