Summary - The White Hart Cowes, Isle of Wight PO31 7HY
1 bed 1 bath Detached
Substantial refurbished hotel with pool, terrace dining and strong trading history.
14 en‑suite bedrooms, many with harbour or Solent views
A rare waterside opportunity in Cowes, presented as a fully refurbished boutique hotel with strong dining credentials and clear residential potential. The property combines 14 en-suite bedrooms with a well‑fitted commercial kitchen, elegant bar, separate library and multiple dining areas — including an indoor restaurant (60 covers), private dining room (20 covers) and a walled terrace (40 covers). Recent works replaced major services and improved the fabric, and the building benefits from underfloor heating in the dining area and fibre internet throughout.
The gardens and grounds support year‑round entertaining: a lawned garden, heated outdoor swimming pool, sun deck and a glazed rear dining extension that could accommodate a roof garden (subject to consents). Many rooms enjoy views over Cowes Harbour and the Solent. The property has a strong track record as an award‑winning boutique hotel, with recognition in national guides and rising average room rates in recent seasons.
Important practical points are clear: a small section is Grade II listed, which will restrict some alterations and may complicate conversion or changes of use. The site has no private parking and relies on nearby public car parks and on‑street spaces. The premises previously held a wedding licence that expired in July 2024. The town centre location brings excellent transport links and local amenities but also records higher local crime statistics.
This is a substantive freehold asset for a buyer seeking an operating hospitality business, a conversion project to an exclusive residence, or a mixed commercial/residential scheme. The comprehensive recent refurbishment reduces immediate capital expenditure, yet any change of use, significant external works or listed‑building interventions will require specialist consents and budgets.
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