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Osborne House


TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #1 of 2 attractions in Cowes
Traveller Description: Former retreat for Queen Victoria and Prince Albert (circa 1845) still retains many of the royal couple's possessions, art work and photographs.
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Attraction type: Historic home
Address: East Cowes Cowes PO32 6JX
England
Tel: +44 (0) 1983 200 022
Fax: +44 (0) 1983 281 380

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4 of 5 stars
Maidstone, UK
31 Oct 2009

Well worth a visit if on the Isle of Wight - especially the fort where Victoria's children played! Some nice picnic spots too and don't miss out on the walk around the grounds. more

22 Oct 2009

Wonderful gardens and the house and history is so interesting. All the staff are friendly and well informed. more

18 Oct 2009

I eventually manged to drag my husband to Osborne house and he was delighted he gave in to my plea. The house and grounds are beautifully preserved and where necessary restored, the staff are extremely friendly and helpful and it shows that they have great knowledge in their subject. we cannot wait to return - I would definately reccommend as... more

12 Oct 2009

To see both the house and gardens you will need about five hours. The rooms are opulent and beautifully kept. The gardens are marvellous together with the Swiss Cottage where the children had there own little gardens to grow vgetables which they sold to Prince Albert! more

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5 of 5 stars
Northamptonshire
5 Oct 2009

Good value as you can spend all day here. The house is wonderful, honest and faithful restoration. English Heritage staff helpful and knowledgeable. The Swiss Cottage museum is a must, fantastic selection of stuff collected by the family over the years. Good choice of cafes/restaurants at reasonable prices. The grounds are large and well laid out. If you don't go... more

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5 of 5 stars
west sussex
2 Oct 2009

on visiting osborne house with my mum in a wheelchair, you could not praise the staff enought. they were very helpful and open side doors to some of the room as the passage ways were to narrow. Also removed rope barriers for us to easily get through. top class visit and only paid one entry and carers goes free. hightly... more

20 Jun 2009

Perfect setting - inside the house the rooms were set out very nicely and some as they were - staff knowledge excellent - if you go anywhere on the Isle of Wight then take the time to go to this gem. more

9 Feb 2009

Osborne house a fascinating place to visit, it is built in the Italianate style and was designed by prince Albert. It is full of interesting objects and you can walk around the elegant grounds There is a well stocked shop. The entrance fee is a bit steep but its worth it. more

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5 of 5 stars
London, U.k.
4 Sep 2008

This was a really interesting place to see. The rooms are set out really well with a hugh collection of paintings which were part of Queen Victoria's colletion. You could see the bed in which she died and the 'swiss cottage' which was a life sized playhouse built for their children. It also has beautiful landscaped garden with great views... more

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4 of 5 stars
London
13 Apr 2007
1
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The Osborne house is a nice little palace with beautiful gardens and stunning scenery from the gardens. As it is very very close to East Cowes ferry terminal (Just 2 minutes drive from there), it is easily accessible i.e if you are travelling via Southampton-East Cowes. Definetly worth a visit ... more

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Osborne House Address

East Cowes, Cowes PO32 6JX, England
Tel: +44 (0) 1983 200 022 Fax: +44 (0) 1983 281 380