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Historic Wooden Ship 'MFV119'

East Cowes Marina Britannia Way, East Cowes, PO32 6UB, United Kingdom – Excellent location - show map

<p><b>Excellent</b> location — rated 9.8/10! <small>(score from <b>73</b> reviews)</small></p> <p>Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions</p>
9.2
Scored 9.2
Superb
Rated superb
73 reviews

Amazing location; unique place to stay; really atmospheric and lots of space. Lovely to have tea, coffee, biscuits and fruit on arrival. Sam was really responsive, helpful and friendly when we called him with a question (like what to do when we locked the keys inside…!)

Nicholas United Kingdom
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Historic Wooden Ship 'MFV119'

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Boasting river views, Historic Wooden Ship 'MFV119' provides accommodation with a patio, around 1.8 km from Osborne House. This property offers access to a terrace, tennis at the tennis court, free private parking and free WiFi. The property is non-smoking and is located 24 km from Blackgang Chine. Featuring a DVD player, the boat has a fully equipped kitchen with an oven, a toaster and a fridge, a living room with a seating area and a dining area, 3 bedrooms, and 1 bathroom with a bath and a shower. Towels and bed linen are featured in the boat. The property has an outdoor dining area. Guests can eat in the on-site family-friendly restaurant, which is open for dinner, brunch, cocktails and high tea. Guests at the boat will be able to enjoy activities in and around East Cowes, like cycling, fishing and hiking. Robin Hill is 10 km from Historic Wooden Ship 'MFV119', while Carisbrooke Castle is 10 km away. The nearest airport is Southampton Airport, 51 km from the accommodation.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.6 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular facilities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Family rooms

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.8)

Free private parking available on-site

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Guest reviews

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Staff
9.5
Facilities
9.0
Cleanliness
8.9
Comfort
8.9
Value for money
9.2
Location
9.8
Free WiFi
7.5
High score for East Cowes
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  • Nicholas
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Amazing location; unique place to stay; really atmospheric and lots of space. Lovely to have tea, coffee, biscuits and fruit on arrival. Sam was really responsive, helpful and friendly when we called him with a question (like what to do when we...”
  • Alec
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Amazing to be able to stay on a proper ship / yacht. We met the owner and the workmanship put in to restore it is extraordinary. We loved sitting on the deck and the kitchen area with boats going by and when it got dark retreating to the...”
  • Paul
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Uniqueness and quirkiness of the accommodation. A fabulous restoration of an historic boat.”

Hosted by Sam Fulford

9.5
9.5
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Host review score
Sam Fulford
MFV119 Admiralty type Class 1 65' MFV, built in 1944 which served during the D-Day landings of 1944 at Omaha Beach with the US special Services, and as such, is registered as a historic vessel. Based in East Cowes Marina, with great facilities, including free parking and a good pub very nearby. Water taxis are able close by to take you into the heart of Cowes, or any other place on the water. MFV119 has been restored and converted into a comfortable well equipped motor sailing yacht, able to sleep 9 guests. Excellent views can be had from the wheelhouse galley/dining area. With modern cooking facilities and good seating makes an excellent communal space. Below decks are found a large saloon, which boasts a full size upright piano. Also a TV, radio/CD player, and plenty of books will be found. 2 guests would have to sleep in the saloon making 9 bunks. There may be a chance you can moor your yacht alongside when racing?
I bought 'MFV119' as an abandoned hulk in 2003. The boat had been stripped of anything valuable by the scrapyard in Portsmouth and the valueless wooden hull was left to sink at the scrapyard. The vessel was patched up and floated to Cowes, where again it was partly repaired and left abandoned due to the huge work required to save it. I then bought the boat as a project, and rebuilt it to what it is now As no original features existed, I redesigned the boat to make it into a usable family boat. MFV119 is a historic vessel, used during the D-Day landings of 1944, with US Special services,(I have no idea what it actually did!) MFV119 was sent out to replace MFV118 that had been blown to pieces. She was later used as a diving and salvage vessel involved in underwater archaeological exploration and investigation of important historical wrecks such as 'HMS Pomone' (1805) and 'HMS Assurance' (1753) so the boat has a huge history. MFV - Motor Fishing Vessel - During the war, the British Government commissioned a class of heavily built wooden boats designed on the lines of a fishing trawler, as the hull design proved to be very hard wearing and good for heavy seas. The idea was that the vessels could be sold to the fishing fleets after the war. MFV119 never took part in any fishing work. Over 1500 MFV's where built for the war effort, but only a handful survive today. For more history and to see the restoration work on MFV119, just Google the boats name, and you will find loads of interesting photos and info.
The Isle of Wight is full with interesting places. I would be delighted to direct you to some hidden gems. Beautiful hidden areas perfect for quiet picnics, or caves used by smugglers with ancient skull and crossbones carved in the entrance for just a small example, I would be delighted to give directions to these places so few (even locals) know about. As well as fantastic walks , there are cycle routes here that can take you from where the boat is moored, all over the island, without ever going on a busy road, so perfect for the kids, and perfect for those who want a quieter time. Then there are the fabulous beaches, some so secluded and utterly beautiful, some rocky, some sandy, to the popular beaches. There are many museums to visit, From the classic boat museum, to castles and Queen Victoria's home at Osborne, a 10 minute walk from MFV119. The view from the boat is great. You will be able to sit in the large upstairs dining area / galley (kitchen) and watch the visiting yachts coming in and mooring all around you. Large commercial ships will pass close by bringing in all kinds of goods to the Island, an impressive sight wen you are so close as they pass.
Languages spoken: German,English,French

Property surroundings

Restaurants
1 restaurant on site

  • The Lifeboat pub
    • Cuisine
      British
    • Open for
      Brunch • Dinner • High tea • Cocktail hour
    • Ambiance
      Family friendly

Facilities of Historic Wooden Ship 'MFV119'
Great facilities! Review score, 9

Most popular facilities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Family rooms
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Towels/sheets (extra fee)
  • Additional toilet
  • Bath or shower
  • Shared toilet
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Bath
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
View
  • River view
  • City view
  • View
Outdoors
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace
  • Patio
Kitchen
  • Dining table
  • Cleaning products
  • Toaster
  • Stovetop
  • Oven
  • Tumble dryer
  • Kitchenware
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Refrigerator
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Sofa bed
Activities
  • Temporary art galleries
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Mini golf
    Additional charge
  • Snorkelling
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Squash
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Horse riding
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Diving
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Bowling
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Cycling
    Off-site
  • Hiking
    Off-site
  • Canoeing
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Darts
    Additional charge
  • Windsurfing
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Table tennis
    Additional charge
  • Billiards
    Additional charge
  • Fishing
    Off-site
  • Golf course (within 3 km)
    Additional charge
  • Tennis court
    Off-site
Living Area
  • Dining area
  • Sofa
  • Seating Area
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • CD player
  • DVD player
  • Radio
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Coffee house on site
  • Wine/champagne
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Kid meals
    Additional charge
  • Restaurant
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
WiFi is available in public areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is needed).
    Reception services
    • Invoice provided
    Entertainment and family services
    • Board games/puzzles
    General
    • Non-smoking throughout
    • Private entrance
    • Carpeted
    • Heating
    • Family rooms
    • Non-smoking rooms
    • Iron
    Accessibility
    • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
    Languages spoken
    • German
    • English
    • French

    House rules

    Historic Wooden Ship 'MFV119' takes special requests - add in the next step!

    Check-in

    From 14:00 to 21:00

    Check-out

    From 09:00 to 11:00

     

    Cancellation/
    prepayment

    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

    Refundable damage deposit

    A damage deposit of GBP 250 is required on arrival. This will be collected as a cash payment. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full in cash, subject to an inspection of the property.

    Children and beds

    Child policies

    Children of any age are welcome.

    To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

    Cot and extra bed policies

    No cots or extra beds are available.

    No age restriction

    There is no age requirement for check-in

    Payments by Booking.com

    Booking.com takes your payment on behalf of the property for this stay, but make sure you have cash for any extras once you get there.

    Smoking

    Smoking is not allowed.

    Parties

    Parties/events are not allowed

    Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

    The fine print
    Need-to-know information for guests at this property

    This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

    A damage deposit of £250 is required on arrival. This will be collected as a cash payment. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full in cash, subject to an inspection of the property.

    Legal information

    This property is managed by a private host. EU consumer law relating to professional hosts might not apply.