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Jan A
Chesham, United Kingdom

Lovely staff comfortable beds and brilliant food!

5.0 of 5 bubblesReviewed 16 Aug 2024
The beds are so comfortable and my room was quiet and pleasant. The staff were so helpful and friendly. The food was exceptional, a huge choice, plenty of veggie and vegan options, beautifully cooked and presented. If you need newly painted walls, posh floors and sniffy service then go somewhere else! Add in the proximity to the Red Jet terminal and it's perfect for me and clearly many others. The history of the Fountain is in the walls and fabric of the building. It's been there a long time. So thank you Fountain, I'll be back whenever I'm in Cowes.
Date of stay: August 2024
Room Tip: There's no lift but help is enthusiastically given to carry bags.
Trip type: Travelled solo
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Responded 19 Aug 2024
Jan A, reviews like this give us motivation and help us ensure we provide high-quality care. Lovely to read your comments about your experience, I'll make sure to pass them on to the rest of the team. Thanks for your positive review. We look forward to your next visit, take care!
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Reviewed 27 July 2024

I cannot fault the experience the staff give us at the Fountain. Stayed here for a night out in Cowes but ended up enjoying a lovely meal and drinks at the pub. Great atmosphere and live music which added to our evening. Il definitely stay here again.

Date of stay: July 2024
  • Trip type: Travelled with family
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Greene King, General Manager at The Fountain Inn, responded to this reviewResponded 28 July 2024

David C, we're happy you found our staff to be so supportive during your experience here at Fountain Inn Hotel. Lovely to read your comments about your experience, I'll make sure to pass them on to the rest of the team. We can't wait to see you again, have a great day.

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Reviewed 9 July 2024

What a great dog-friendly pub. We had a cracking meal here today. We both had the steak and ale pie which was amazing. When we arrive with our dog we were given a little crate containing water, bowl and blanket for him and his own dog menu. He had chicken breast with pigs in blankets!! It was just a lovely touch. Would definitely recommend.

Date of stay: July 2024
Trip type: Travelled as a couple
Thank Sharon B
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Greene King, General Manager at The Fountain Inn, responded to this reviewResponded 12 July 2024

Sharon B, thank you so much for the positive review! Lovely to read your comments about your experience, I'll make sure to pass them on to the rest of the team. We hope to see you soon!

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Reviewed 15 June 2024 via mobile

We were over on Isle of Wight for the day. Had a delicious lunch and a few beverages at The Fountain Inn.
Our Waitress Nicki took such good care of us, so warm and friendly, just like the atmosphere in the pub and beer garden. Highly recommend stopping in.

Room tip: You can even take your dog for a day out too, as they have a special menu for the pooches!
Date of stay: June 2024
Trip type: Travelled as a couple
Thank Mylee L
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Greene King, General Manager at The Fountain Inn, responded to this reviewResponded 19 June 2024

Mylee L, your wonderful feedback and rating mean a lot to us. Lovely to read your comments about your experience, I'll make sure to pass them on to the rest of the team. We look forward to your next visit, take care!

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Reviewed 5 June 2024

We went in last night 4th June for dinner 3 grandkids and a dog in tow. We were greeted well and had the banter with the landlord over northern football teams. Brilliant! Dinner was exceptional, the kids enjoyed it and after the youngest woke up from a power nap he welcomed her too. Great pub grub, great service and he even came outside to see us off. Loved it and thank you so much ..to all of you👍💂

Date of stay: June 2024
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Reviewed 29 May 2024

Amazing customer service. And they redefined the term "dog friendly". When we arrived we were seated by the landlord, he was very friendly and even gave our dog a bed to settle in and a crate with water a bowl and a blanket. There was also a dog menu to that was very reasonably priced. All the staff came over to meet our dog but it never felt overbearing, just very friendly. We got chatting with the owners and they have an obvious passion for what they do and that shows in their pub and their service. They told us that they have hotel rooms all of which are dog friendly. If we knew this when we booked our long weekend in isle of wight we would definitely have stayed there. If you are in Cowes with your dog or even without, I would definitely recommend popping in. The food was reasonably priced and very tasty. 10/10 highly recommend

Room tip: Perfect for people out with their dogs.
Date of stay: May 2024
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Greene King, General Manager at The Fountain Inn, responded to this reviewResponded 31 May 2024

Tour44210158622, we are so happy to read such a great review about Fountain Inn Hotel! Lovely to read your comments about your experience, I'll make sure to pass them on to the rest of the team. We can't wait to see you again, have a great day.

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