Cliffhanger, Cowes. Stunning period property with fabulous sea views, sleeps 10
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Book a well-deserved Winter escape at Cliffhanger, and bring a little magic to 2025! Whether you are craving a post-Christmas break, or a New Year reset, Cliffhanger provides the perfect destination. We are offering great reductions for January and February, along with car ferry discounts. Set in the heart of Cowes, this stunning Georgian town house offers relaxing accommodation for families, friends, or an ideal backdrop for a Corporate event. Look out over the sea, and enjoy the amazing location! Explore the beautiful coastline and countryside of the Isle of Wight. Minutes from a great choice of eateries, pubs and shops, along with the high speed Red Jet ferry from Southampton. No need for a car, just jump on the Red Jet, and Cliffhanger is a few minutes walk from the ferry terminal. This fabulous accommodation in the heart of Cowes, is set over a ground and four upper floors. Cliffhanger provides a comfortable and relaxing space for families and friends, or the perfect backdrop for a corporate event. The stunning staircase, leading to the roof terrace, offers magnificent views over the Solent, and surrounding area. For a video of the house and more information, please visit our website: www.cliffhangercowes. This elegant accommodation, which combines a mix of period and contemporary style, is arranged over a ground and 4 upper floors, connected by a magnificent spiral staircase. A 42" HD digital LED TV with Freeview and Netflix channels, and DVD player, is fitted in the patio room. A similar 38" TV is fitted in the dining room, and a 32" model in the kitchen/dining room. Fibre optic BT Infinity broadband and wi-fi is available throughout the house. The spacious entrance reception area is perfect for entertaining, and leads to a lovely lounge, with seating for 10, and access to the rear walled, west facing patio, which boasts a gas bbq, and comfortable rattan sofas and armchairs, for chilling with a glass of wine. The formal dining room on the first floor has a beautiful period fireplace, wooden floors, and a contemporary style glass dining table, with chrome base, and seating for 10. The well planned and fully equipped family kitchen has ample workspace for extensive cooking, and seating for 8, and has a separate washroom and WC The 5 double bedrooms are spacious and comfortable, and can be arranged with either king size double, twin single beds or, a mix of both. Quality linen and bath towels are provided, along with fitted wardrobes, with ample storage space. The 3 fully tiled en-suite shower rooms have large vanity mirrors, lighting and shaver points. The massive family bathroom has a roll top bath, separate shower and twin hand basins, and shares the same landing as bedroom 3, offering private use, if preferred. Bedroom 3, the master bedroom, has a private balcony, for taking coffee or a glass of wine, and enjoying the awe-inspiring views of Cowes Harbour, and the Solent. Outside, the vehicle hardstand has parking for one car, and free parking for up to 3 additional cars available on request. Secure cycle storage is also available The top floor landing has a 'ship's ladder' leading to a roof lobby and the 'crow's nest' roof terrace. The terrace provides spectacular views over the Solent to the mainland, and is a great vantage point for spotting passing ships. At the rear of the property, the attractive west-facing walled patio comes with comfortable rattan sofas, armchairs, and a gas barbecue. Perfect for relaxing "al fresco" with coffee, drinks, or dining with family and friends. 18 Castle Road enjoys a superb position in a quiet location overlooking the town of Cowes. The Red Jet high speed passenger ferry, sea front, shops, restaurants and marina are all just a few minutes' walk away. Cliffhanger is the ideal base for holiday makers, yachtsmen or corporate guests. It's prime position close to the seafront offers visitors the opportunity to enjoy year-round activity in the harbour and Solent, with unrivalled views of cruise liners and other shipping as they pass Cowes. The yacht marina and famous yacht clubs, such as the Royal Yacht Squadron and Royal Ocean Racing Club, are a short walk away. Osborne House, home to Queen Victoria and Prince Albert, is open all year round in East Cowes. Carisbrooke Castle, where Charles I was imprisoned, is outside Newport, the capital of the island. For nature lovers, New Town Creek Nature Reserve and the surrounding coastal walks offer visitors the chance to see many different birds and insect species. Further afield, there is the monastery of Quarr Abbey; the Garlic Farm, known for its garlic remedies; Yarmouth Castle, built by Henry VII to protect the Solent against the French and the Needles Battery, built in the mid 18th century. A car is not necessary if staying in Cowes, as car and cycle hire are available in the town to visit other parts of the Island. At any time of