20% off Isle of Wight cottages*
Enjoy 20% off your stay at Osborne this Christmas and New Year, *from 23 December - 03 January. Experience the festive magic of this historic site with a limited-time seasonal discount! Simply use this FESTIVESTAY20 at STEP 3 of the booking process. This offer cannot be used in conjunction with any other offer and is valid for new bookings only.
No 1 Sovereign’s Gate at Osborne
No 1 Sovereign’s Gate is a two-bedroom holiday cottage that comfortably sleeps four people, with one bedroom being conveniently located on the ground floor. Sovereign’s Gate was commissioned by Queen Victoria and Prince Albert as the formal entrance to Osborne. Although not used by visitors to Osborne today, it remains the entrance by which members of the royal family enter the estate. Today, Sovereign’s Gate is two holiday cottages, each sleeping up to four guests and offering modern comforts and contemporary design. Each cottage (No 1 Sovereign’s Gate and No 2 Sovereign’s Gate) has its own private garden with outdoor seating and a barbeque, two bedrooms, a kitchen, lounge and dining room. Guests can also access the beach at all times, including after opening hours to the general public. Included in your booking is a luxury hamper, as well as entry to all English Heritage sites and most events, 10% off in our shops and cafés during your stay. To view the floorplan of this holiday cottage and to discover the full list of available facilities, view the layout and facilities.
Discover Osborne
No 1 Sovereign's Gate Osborne is one of two holiday cottages that have been developed in this iconic building at Osborne. Sovereign's Gate was commissioned by Queen Victoria and Prince Albert as the formal entrance to Osborne. Although not used by visitors to Osborne today, it remains the entrance by which members of the Royal family enter the Estate.
Explore the vast estate and garden, as well as Osborne House, Queen Victoria and Prince Albert's family home, where you can glimpse into the private life of the royal family. Sovereign's Gate guests can access the beach at all times, including outside of opening to the general public.
Larger groups can book Pavilion Cottage and No. 2 Sovereign's Gate as well.
Find out moreUpcoming Events
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Winter Guided Tours at Osborne
Sat 9 Nov - Fri 14 March 2025 -
Christmas Afternoon Tea at Osborne
Wed - Sun from 30 Nov - 22 Dec -
Father Christmas at Osborne
Weekends from 30 Nov to 22 Dec 2024 -
Festive Fun at Osborne
Weekends from 30 Nov - Sun 22 Dec 2024
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Have a question about your booking? Email us at holidaycottages@english-heritage.org.uk or call our bookings team on 0370 333 1181.
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