East Cowes
£299pp—Isle of Wight royal retreat w/ferry & tasting menu
Varuni Sakhalkar
Deal Expert
Why We Love This Deal
The 10-room Albert Cottage is one of the "best hotels on the Isle of Wight" (Country Living). Once owned by Queen Victoria and Prince Albert, it was the home of their daughter Beatrice. Save £352 on a 2-night royal retreat, compared to putting the package together yourself using the hotel's flexible rates. This is a Club Offer, negotiated exclusively for our Club Members.
What's Included
- Valid for arrival on 23 January; 13, 26 February; 19 March, 2026
- Two nights' accommodation in a Double or Twin room, with daily full English breakfast, for two
- Two cocktails per person, with shared canapes, on the first evening (worth up to £28 per person)
- A 7-course tasting-menu dinner, with wine pairing, on the second night (worth £160 per person)
- A gift set with a 70cl bottle of Mermaid Gin and two gold-patterned tumblers (worth £68.90; option to choose spiced rum or salt vodka instead of gin)
- Ferry crossing for a car with two passengers, departing from Lymington or Portsmouth with Wightlink Ferries or Red Funnel, or from Southampton with Red Funnel*
- Two tickets to visit Osborne House** (worth £19 per person)
More Reasons to Go
- Albert Cottage is a country house hotel with a boutique feel. Original Victorian tiled floors, coving and wood panels, and fireplaces create an atmosphere of period elegance.
- The restaurant and bar has views of the garden. The included tasting menu allows you to sample some of the finest local produce through seven courses.
- The property is a stone's throw from Osborne House and entry is included. Walk through opulent state rooms, family suites, and glorious gardens.
- The scenic 68-mile Isle of Wight coastal path covers the entire circumference of the island. The section of the path that connects East Cowes and Ryde is a short stroll from the hotel.
- Mermaid Gin is hand-crafted on the island using local botanicals including elderflower and rock samphire.