Cowes sits right on the northern tip of the Isle of Wight, the entry point for many visiting from the mainland. Cowes is famous for its yachting and power boat racing and Cowes week, in fact there are several major yachting and boating events, primarily in the summer when Cowes really comes alive and it is such a stunning location to watch some of the best yachting in the world.
What Can You Do Near These Cowes Caravan Parks?
Cowes has a number of the larger sized caravan parks on the Isle of Wight nearby and a couple of rural campsites that are just a short drive from Cowes. These include parks in Cowes with caravans, lodges, glamping, touring pitches and camping with great facilities including swimming pools and full entertainment packages. There are also smaller caravan parks aroud Cowes that are more rural in their setting with a more peaceful and relaxing ambience. A great choice if you are looking for a Cowes holiday park and a great base to explore the area. You can find more Isle of Wight camping and caravan parks here.
Where Can You Explore From Our Cowes Holiday Parks?
If you are coming to Cowes, you simply have to go to Osborne House, the home of Queen Victoria and her favoured residence. This is Victorian Britain at its best and heavily influenced by Prince Albert in design and art. It is a truly stunning piece of history with amazing gardens to explore and a must visit place. Cowes is not the place for a beach holiday but there are several beaches nearby including Gurnard Beach and Thorness Bay beach. The beaches in this area tend to be shingle and pebbles but there are sandy beaches a short drive away, Osborne beach is probably the best but pretty small.
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Best for: Family holidays near Cowes, Isle of Wight with sea views and direct access down to Thorness Bay beach.
Accommodation Types: Caravans, lodges and touring and camping pitches.
Highlights: Indoor pool, outdoor pool, restaurant and bar, arcade, entertainment, access to Thorness Bay beach.
Thorness Bay Holiday Park is near Cowes, with indoor and outdoor pools, a restaurant, bar, arcade and entertainment on site. The park sits on a hillside above Thorness Bay, with accommodation set across different levels and many caravans and lodges having great views across the Solent.
Thorness Bay beach is directly below, where the tide pulls back to expose a wide stretch of sand. Cowes is around 10 minutes by car for the harbour and sailing/yachting scene, while Newport is about 15 minutes for shopping, supermarkets and main roads across the island.
Why it’s a top pick: Holidays near Cowes, Isle of Wight where the elevated position gives great Solent views, direct access down to Thorness Bay beach and top facilities for a great beach family holiday.
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Best for: Lodge and unique treehouse holidays near Wootton Bridge, Isle of Wight with a quieter setting and elevated woodland treehouses and lodges.
Accommodation Types: Lodges and treehouses.
Highlights: Outdoor pool, restaurant and bar, spa access at sister site, elevated treehouses with hot tubs, woodland setting above the Solent.
Woodside Bay Lodge Retreat is near Wootton Bridge, with lodges and treehouses set across a wooded site on a hillside above the coast. Some treehouses are raised above ground level with steps up to the entrance and private hot tubs set alongside the decking.
A footpath leads down to the water at Woodside Bay, a quieter stretch of beach with views across the Solent. Fishbourne is about 5 minutes by car for ferry crossings, while Ryde is around 10 minutes for the pier, seafront and traditional tourist shops.
Why it’s a top pick: Lodge and treehouse stays on the Isle of Wight where some accommodation is raised off the ground with private hot tubs set into the woodland.
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