1 / 8The Fountain Inn
Cowes, Isle of Wight
Yes. Dogs can stay in selected rooms.
A Georgian inn on the Cowes waterfront near the ferry terminal, with 20 rooms, a terrace over the harbour and a bowl of 0% ABV waiting for dogs.
While you sip on something a little stronger, a bowl of 0% ABV waits for your dog at The Fountain Inn, a Georgian-fronted inn on the waterfront in Cowes whose building dates back to the 1700s. It sits close to the ferry terminal and within walking distance of the town's attractions, a dog friendly inn where the team is ready to make a fuss of your dog.
Dog friendly rooms are limited, so pre-book yours in advance by phone, and note that the inn accepts small, well behaved dogs. The 20 rooms keep plenty of period charm, and each has its own stylish en-suite, a flat-screen TV and tea and coffee making facilities. How many may share a room is another point the inn doesn't state, so mention yours when you call.
In the bar, dogs are welcome in the designated dog friendly areas at the manager's discretion, and a good dog might be given a little treat. Meals with the dog beside you are something the inn doesn't mention, so ask before you reserve a table. The restaurant pairs traditional decor with a hearty menu of freshly cooked pub classics, and outside, the terrace overlooks the harbour for eating alfresco. Breakfast is a Full English or a lighter continental spread, and the bar pours cask ales, premium lagers and fine wines.
Cowes is a famous sailing hub, home of the Cowes Week Regatta, with the Cowes Maritime Museum to explore and the seafront less than a mile away. For your dog, Cowes Beach, Wildpack's nearest beach for a dog, is 0.5 miles away, and Parkhurst Forest Circular Walk 3.5 miles.
Facts checked October 2026 from the hotel's own website. Details can change, so please confirm anything important, especially the dog rules, with the hotel before you book.
At a Glance: Dogs
- Rooms for dogs
- Selected rooms
- Dogs per room
- The hotel doesn't say
- Size or breed limits
- small, well behaved dogs
- Dog fee
- The hotel doesn't say
- Left alone in the room
- The hotel doesn't say
- In the bar
- Welcome
- In the lounge
- The hotel doesn't say
- Eating with your dog
- The hotel doesn't say
- In the grounds
- The hotel doesn't say
- Dog extras
- Bowls and treats
- Walks from the door
- The hotel doesn't say
- Nearest dog friendly beach
- Cowes Beach, 0.5 miles
Where the hotel doesn't say, check with the hotel when you book.
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For You
- Children
- Children welcome
Frequently Asked Questions
Is The Fountain Inn dog friendly?
Yes. Dogs can stay in selected rooms. This comes from The Fountain Inn's own website. Details can change, so check with the hotel when you book.
How many dogs can I bring to The Fountain Inn?
The hotel doesn't say how many dogs you can bring, so check with the hotel when you book. Limits the hotel states: small, well behaved dogs.
Is there a charge for dogs at The Fountain Inn?
The hotel doesn't say whether it charges for dogs, so check with the hotel when you book.
Can I eat with my dog at The Fountain Inn?
The hotel doesn't say where you can eat with your dog, so check with the hotel when you book. Dogs are welcome in the bar.
Can I leave my dog in the room at The Fountain Inn?
The hotel doesn't say whether dogs can be left alone in the room, so check with the hotel when you book.
Are there dog walks near The Fountain Inn?
Dog friendly walks on Wildpack within 5 miles include Lepe Country Park and the Lepe Loop (3.2 miles) and Parkhurst Forest Circular Walk (3.5 miles).
Is there a dog friendly beach near The Fountain Inn?
The nearest dog friendly beach on Wildpack is Cowes Beach, 0.5 miles away. Check its page for any seasonal dog restrictions before you go.
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Beach0.5 mi awayCowes Beach
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Beach1.2 mi awayGurnard Beach
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A quiet shingle and pebble beach on the northern Isle of Wight coast between Cowes and Thorness Bay, with Solent views, seasonal dog restrictions in summer, and a pleasantly unhurried village atmosphere.
Attraction1.5 mi awayOsborne
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Beach2.9 mi awayLepe Beach
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A National Trust Solent foreshore with year-round access, D-Day history and sweeping views to Cowes on the Isle of Wight.
Walk3.2 mi awayLepe Country Park and the Lepe Loop
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Dogs can run the wider eastern beach year round at Lepe, then join this flat loop past D-Day remains and out through Exbury estate fields.
Walk3.5 mi awayParkhurst Forest Circular Walk
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Wide, mostly flat gravel tracks give dogs plenty of room to roam through Parkhurst Forest's ancient woodland, with a red squirrel hide to enjoy along the way.
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