The Anchor Inn

The welcome and explanation of house rules was much appreciated after a long walk from Ryde. The Sunday roast was most delicious and very filling. The bed, shower, kettle, bottled water was also very much welcomed. Unfortunately the overnight cleaning staff were disruptive to my sleep. I could hear their voices and what I believe was the sound of a vacuum cleaner. One of the workers stood outside for a cigarette, beneath my window (which was open for fresh air), and proceeded to make a telephone call - I could hear the discussion. It was a little while before I getting back to sleep.

The bar staff were very helpful and courteous, however there was no Wi-Fi and nothing in our room was cleaned or replenished for the next day. The shower door had a gap at the bottom which allowed water to escape thereby flooding the bathroom. Very disappointing overall.

Single room was horrible! I expected it to be small, but it did not have even basic comfort (especially in comparison to the room my travel companion couple had). Bed was worst I've ever had, had to put suitcase on floor or only chair, single tiny wall shelf a couple feet from bed to set anything on (no small table by bed or anywhere else in room), no bathroom amenities, shower too small to even turn around in & door opened oddly, light above mirror in bathroom didn't work, no place to hang towels except several feet away down narrow space where toilet was (not near sink or shower), looks out over garbage bins & beer kegs with loud fans running outside, room was very warm but no fan (my friends gave me the one that was in their room!). Price of this room was only about $10 less than the nice, large, fully equiped room my friends had -- a complete rip off!

Very nice place to stay. Friendly staff, great location.

The staff were very helpful but the room was very tiny and should only be used as a single occupant room.

Overall, I think it's good

It is in the middle of Cowes so convenient for everything, being above a pub it is a bit noisy but to be expected. The windows open onto the high street which would be nice to know beforehand. I was there for for four nights but the room wasn’t serviced while I was there, bottled water was provided when I arrived but not replenished during my stay.

Right in the middle of the High Street so very convenient. Parking is 5 minutes walk. A traditional pub with rooms above. Our room was very compact and overlooked the storage yard which meant that, with the window open, there was noise from moving beer barrels around. It wasn’t very noisy but is probably not great if you want an early night and you’re a light sleeper.

Limited hanging space in bedroom maybe some coat hangers needed,and could do with towel hook in bathroom.

I booked the property going solely from the reviews and was not disappointed. The room was clean and comfortable. The food choices and service was good and i enjoyed eating there. I was not really expecting much as the cost was very reasonable but was impressed. The staff were really good and very pleasant. This is a town centre pub so noise may be an issue at times but during our stay it was only evident on the friday night (before xmas) which still was not a problem. I would definitely stay there again.

A very clean comfortable and well maintained room. It would have been perfect if the light above the washbasin had worked

Perfect location for a weekend in Cowes. Close to the ferry, bars and rest. No disturbance from the pub either.

Comfortable beds for a very good night sleep

Clean, comfortable, excellent night's sleep

Cosy wee pub ideal to stay before and after festival . Friendly staff and excellent pub and pub food

Perfect

Location was very convenient. The room was quite basic but fine for one night stay.

What I liked about Anchor inn was the staff cleanliness and safety.

Small room very rundown overlooking beer barrels which we heard them clanging around early in the morning

We stay at the Anchor before and after the IOW festival every year . It’s near the ferry terminal close to shops etc . Lovely pub with great food . Rooms are small and clean and can be a bit noisy as above a pub but that’s to be expected . Our room this year was very hot but a fan was in the room which helped a bit. Only complaint this year the mattresses really need replaced ,so thin in our room you could feel every slat and the pillows thin and cheap . Maybe ok for one night but after 4 nights our backs not good and would put us off staying again . We did ask if they had any Mattress toppers and were just told no. Overall convenient , hand location clean good selection of drinks and food excellent