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Bosun's Lodge B&B
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East Cowes

Bosun's Lodge B&B

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50.760°N, 1.284°W
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The front door opens onto the smell of salt air and the faint clank of rigging from the marina below — this is East Cowes, where the Solent feels close enough to touch.

Bosun's Lodge offers both traditional guest house rooms and a camping pod for those who want something between canvas and four walls, making it a flexible choice for sailors waiting for tides, couples exploring the Island's quieter northern shore, or anyone drawn to Cowes' maritime buzz without the regatta crowds. Dogs are welcome by arrangement, so worth asking ahead if you're travelling with one.

Open year-round, it's the sort of place that works for a winter ferry-hop weekend as much as a summer sailing trip. Campfires are a check-on-arrival situation — likely dependent on the pod or garden conditions. Facilities aren't listed in detail, so it's wise to call ahead if you have specific needs, but the setting and access to East Cowes' waterfront pubs and chain ferry across to Cowes proper are the real draw here.

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16°C
Mostly clear
5 mph
63%
7-Day Outlook
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Thu
18° / 11°
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Fri
21° / 15°
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Sat
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Sun
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Mon
22° / 15°
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Tue
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Walks Nearby

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13 routes found via OpenStreetMap

Solent Way

Traces Hampshire's stunning coastline for 60 miles from Milford-on-Sea to Emsworth, mostly flat with gentle undulations around Portsmouth Harbour. The terrain alternates between shingle beaches, grassy sea walls, and urban waterfront sections – fine for older children but tricky for buggies due to beach stretches and some steps. Dogs welcome throughout. Delivers sweeping views across the Solent to the Isle of Wight, passing historic forts, bustling marinas, and excellent birdwatching spots at Ti

Hiking routeRegional network
5.13 km from campsite

European walking route E9, Isle of Wight alternative

Traces a dramatic coastal section of the long-distance E9 route around the Isle of Wight, featuring steep cliff-top paths with significant inclines and exposed sections. Not suitable for buggies or young children due to challenging terrain and sheer drops. Dogs welcome but keep on leads near cliff edges. Delivers stunning sea views, rugged chalk formations, and quintessential island scenery that rewards the effort—ideal for experienced walkers seeking coastal drama.

Hiking route
5.15 km from campsite

King Charles III England Coast Path: Calshot to Gosport

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Follows the Solent shoreline through coastal towns, marinas, and stretches of shingle beach with mostly flat, paved or firm paths. Excellent for families and buggies along the majority of sections, though some shingle areas may require lifting. Dogs welcome throughout. Offers sweeping views across to the Isle of Wight, historic forts, busy harbours at Southampton Water and Portsmouth, and plenty of cafés and facilities in Hamble, Warsash, and Lee-on-the-Solent for breaking up longer sections.

Hiking routeNational trail
10.63 km from campsite

European walking route E9, Milford on Sea to Queen Elizabeth Country Park

Traces a long-distance segment of the E9 through southern England's varied coastal and inland landscapes, featuring mixed terrain from flat coastal stretches to moderately steep downland climbs. The route's length and challenging sections make it unsuitable for young children or buggies—this is one for experienced walkers with good fitness levels. Dogs welcome on leads where livestock graze. Worth doing for the dramatic transition from Milford's Solent views through New Forest fringes to the Sou

Hiking route
8.73 km from campsite

Isle of Wight Coastal Path

Circles the entire Isle of Wight coastline over 113km, mixing cliff-top scrambles, beach stretches, and steep chalk downs with frequent climbs. Not suitable for buggies or very young children due to challenging terrain, narrow paths, and sheer drops in sections. Dogs welcome but keep on leads near cliff edges and livestock. Rewards with dramatic coastal views, fossil hunting opportunities, and highlights including The Needles, Tennyson Down, and Culver Cliff—best tackled in multi-day sections.

Hiking routeRegional network
9.96 km from campsite
Route length: 113 km

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