A beautiful self-contained apartment with a high-quality kitchen complete with amenities, Fore and Aft offers great accommodation with style, all within a short walk of the restaurants, pubs and marinas. You can spend your days exploring the island and your evenings experiencing the culinary delights of Cowes.

HOLIDAY BOOKING UPDATES
Under the current national lockdown, holidays in the UK are not allowed, meaning overnight stays are only permitted for specific reasons. if you comply with these rules and need to book an overnight stay, please see our FAQ’s  for further information.

We are currently unable to offer online payment plans, but if the value of your Red Funnel Holiday (Ferry + Accommodation) exceeds £200 and you wish to explore this option, please call us on 02380 019192 or email your request to holidays@redfunnel.co.uk

Please note: we recommend that you obtain adequate holiday insurance cover at time of booking. 

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Fore and Aft is in a prime location on Fountain Quay adjacent to the Red Jet terminal and Yacht Haven in the centre of Cowes. Ideal for sailing breaks, to attend one of the many regattas or simply a relaxing holiday. This modern and well-equipped apartment is just a short walk from the numerous restaurants, pubs, shops and marinas.

Accommodation comprises of one double bedroom (bath with shower over), bathroom, open plan lounge with kitchen and dining area. Balcony and separate sun terrace on either side of the apartment with views across the marina, River Medina and the Solent. TV. DVD Player. Radio. Fridge. Washing Machine and Microwave. Bed linen included. Allocated parking space nearby. Open all year. Short break packages available. Children and pets not accepted.

Open: all year |  Minimum number of nights: 2 nights  | 3, 4, 5 & 7 nights can start any day

 

Times

  • Check-in -  between 16:00 and 19:45 keys to be collected from the Red Jet Ticket Office along with a car parking pass
  • Check-out - by 10:00


Facilities included
 

  • WiFi 
  • Car parking
  • 2 Balconies with patio table and chairs
  • Hair dryer
  • Freeview TV and DVD player
  • On a main bus route

What's included

 

  • Bed linen
  • Gas 
  • Electricity
  • Towels and tea towels
     

What's not included 

 

      • Beach towels

 

Please note that smoking is not permitted in both the apartment and the outside space.

 

We are delighted to partner with The Food Hamper based in Cowes to offer food hampers on arrival for your stay at Fore & Aft. The Arrival Hamper is included with a stay of 7 or more nights but now may be purchased when booking the accommodation for shorter stays.*

The Arrival Hamper contains all Island produce- £28 (substitiutes may be made due to supply availability):

  • Isle of Wight Coffee
  • Isle of Wight Tea
  • Briddlesford Farm Milk
  • Briddlesford Farm Butter
  • Isle of Wight Biscuits
  • Calbourne watermill jam
  • Island Bakers sourdough bread/baguette
  • Island Bakers pastries (2 persons)

 

* To order an arrival hamper please add into your shopping basket when you select the accommodation - (will automatically be arranged for stays of 7 nights or more)

 

Fore and Aft Address: 7a Fountain Quay, Cowes, Isle of Wight PO31 7AR.

  • Numerous bars and restaurants 
  • Marinas
  • Northwood Park
  • Cowes Esplanade
  • Osborne in East Cowes - Retreat to Queen Victoria & Prince Albert
  • Wight Military and Heritage Museum in Northwood

 

Availability