Cowes Base Camp UKSA
UKSA's Base Camp in Cowes on the Isle of Wight, offers catered accommodation & optional watersports for individuals, families, large groups & schools.Cowes Base Camp UKSA, Arctic Road, Cowes, Isle of Wight, PO31 7PQ
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Accommodation & Watersport Activity Centre in Cowes
Cowes Base Camp is located at UKSA, a charitable organisation and leading Watersports centre, in the bustling seaport of Cowes on the Isle of Wight. UKSA offers great-value catered accommodation and activities for groups of all sizes (from 10 to 335)This new Base Camp initiative is aimed at families and small groups who are looking for a holiday by the sea with optional activities.
The accommodation is in private 4-person, 6-person, and 8-person bunk rooms with some twin and single rooms. Ideal for families of all sizes. The rooms are arranged in blocks so large and small groups have self-contained spaces. There are no self-catering facilities and guests can choose from B&B, half, or full board.
The Base Camp's 4-acre site is situated directly on the waterfront. Facilities include an indoor heated swimming pool, canteen, full-sized sports hall, drying room, outdoor bike storage, bar, young person’s chill out zone and outside relaxing area. There is also a variety of classrooms and break-out areas if needed.
A wide range of watersports and land-based activities can be arranged if required. Activities such as sailing, paddleboarding, windsurfing, kayaking etc are hugely popular with the young and the young at heart.
As well as the sea, the island has plenty to entertain you. Why not visit some of the island's famous attractions like Dinosaur Isle or Osborne House?
There is limited car parking and transfers to and from the ferries can be arranged with notice. Making this an ideal location for a holiday without your car.
This accommodation is featured on our map of South of England and South East England and here is its own website.
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Beds & Rooms:
335: 12x8,5x6,41x4,14x2,10x1Open:
All year (except Xmas)Price per night:
Accommodation with activities: 4 nights/5 days from £299pp, 2 nights/3 days from £220pp. Accommodation £50pp (full board). Get in touch for family and group rates.Booking:
Phone or email to discuss your requirements.Directions:
UKSA is easily assessible from Southampton by car via Red Funnels car ferry. Arriving in East Cowes, The Base Camp is a short ferry hop across the river to West Cowes. The heart of Cowes is a couple of minutes away in a car. The Base Camp has limited parking, please phone to explore car parking options.Public Transport :
UKSA is easily accessible from Southampton on foot, via Red Funnel’s "Red Jet passenger service". Arriving in West Cowes, it's a 5-minute walk to the Base Camp or a short taxi ride. Many groups enjoy getting a private boat directly to UKSA's pontoons.
By the Sea Close to a Pub Individuals welcome School Groups Accessible to disabled people Breakfast Evening Meals Outdoor Education Centes Large Hostels
This accommodation is available at the following peak times
Available for Christmas 2023 Available New Year 2023 / 2024 Available February Half Term 2024 Available Easter 2024 Available Spring Bank Holiday or Half Term 2024 Available August Bank Holiday 2023 Available October Half Term 2024Facilities
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Multi-activity residential trips on the Isle of Wight
November 30th 2023
Looking for a residential school trip for 2024, watersports provider UKSA have multi-activity programmes available from £60 per person, per night (subject to availability and dates). Options include 5-day/4-night, 3-day/2-night, and weekend trips.
3-day/2-night:
June: 3-5 / 26-28
July: 15-17
5-day/4-night:
March: 18-22 / 25-29
April: 22-26 / 29-3
May: 6-10 / 27-31
July: 8-12 / 15-19 / 22-26
All-inclusive packages include ferry, activities, tuition and equipment, full board, and sole occupancy of dormitory-style rooms with separate leader rooms. For every 10 students, 1 leader place free of charge. With the generous support of individuals and donors, UKSA has funding available for those children who do not have the financial support to join their classmates on a residential trip – leave no child behind.
*Subject to availability and dates.
Sand, sea, sunshine & sailing.
April 12th 2023
These and more are waiting for you at a Cowes Basecamp holiday or minibreak on the magical Isle of Wight. Book a private room for your family, a block of rooms for a larger group or the whole 355 bed/4 acre site for your school or organisation. A whole range of exciting watersport activities can be booked if you wish. But booking activities is not obligatory, you might want to explore the island instead.
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