Overlooking Bembridge Harbour, Eleuthera and her sister boat Islay, nestle into their surroundings beautifully providing easy access for everything a family or group holiday could wish for and some of the most delightful hidden beaches on the south coast.
Overlooking Bembridge Harbour, Eleuthera and her sister boat Islay, nestle into their surroundings beautifully providing easy access for everything a family or group holiday could wish for and some of the most delightful hidden beaches on the south coast.
“Eleuthera”, or “Ele" for short, references her owners family roots in the Bahamas and the joy, freedom, memories and fun that can be had on an island in the sunshine. "Eleuthera" derives from the feminine form of the Greek (eleútheros), meaning "free".
“Eleuthera”, or “Ele" for short, references her owners family roots in the Bahamas and the joy, freedom, memories and fun that can be had on an island in the sunshine. "Eleuthera" derives from the feminine form of the Greek (eleútheros), meaning "free".
Islay is a brutally beautiful Scottish island, a place of ever-changing skies and broiling grey-green seas. Pronounced Eye-la, it is the perfect namesake to reflect the boat's Highland heritage and her designer's penchant for the island's spectacular whisky.
Islay is a brutally beautiful Scottish island, a place of ever-changing skies and broiling grey-green seas. Pronounced Eye-la, it is the perfect namesake to reflect the boat's Highland heritage and her designer's penchant for the island's spectacular whisky.
Bembridge sprawls around the most easterly coastline of the Isle of Wight. Full of beaches that are dog-friendly year-round with pubs to stop in when you've had your fill of fresh sea air. Fabulous places to eat, shops stocked with local ingredients to make the most of your self-catering stay on our houseboats.
Bembridge sprawls around the most easterly coastline of the Isle of Wight. Full of beaches that are dog-friendly year-round with pubs to stop in when you've had your fill of fresh sea air. Fabulous places to eat, shops stocked with local ingredients to make the most of your self-catering stay on our houseboats.
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If you’re looking for a unique stay, this is it. Overlooking Bembridge Harbour, Islay and her sister boat Eleuthera, nestle into their surroundings beautifully providing easy access for everything a family or group holiday could wish for and some of the most delightful hidden beaches on the Isle of Wight.
Islay and Eleuthera can sleep up to 10 and enjoys glorious views across the harbour, perfect for a family getaway to the island. The houseboat will rise and fall with the tides and come to settle on the seabed.
Only a short walk from Bembridge village and beaches, the entrance leads across a walkway to the front door which opens onto the main open-plan living area. With kitchen/utility, toilet, banquet dining table, and comfortable sitting areas, you’ll enjoy spectacular views across the harbour. The sliding folding doors that lead onto the viewing deck flood light into the main room. The ever-changing sea and sky create a constantly changing landscape that can be enjoyed all year round. Downstairs there are 4 modern bedrooms and 2 bathrooms, sleeping up to 9, perfect for 2 families.
Access to each boat is via a 5m long 1m wide gangway, which is lit at night, from a private deck at street level on Embankment road. Almost opposite is the guest car park with designated parking for each houseboat. We are sorry but the boat design makes her unsuitable for wheelchair access.
A few booking rules…
- Not suitable for infants (under 2 years)
- No smoking
- No pets
- No parties or events
- No loud music in our tranquil harbour
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