15% off summer breaks
Make the most of summer's long days and create new memories with your loved ones with an unforgettable stay at one of our historic cottages. Book your staycation at one of our historic cottages between 1 July and 30 August 2024 to enjoy 15% off, using code SUMMER2024 at STEP 3 of the booking process. This offer cannot be used in conjunction with any other offer.
No 2 Sovereign’s Gate at Osborne
No 2 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 2 Sovereign's Gate Osborne is the second of two holiday cottages that have been developed in this iconic building at Osborne. As the formal entrance to Osborne, Sovereign's Gate welcomed Lords and Ladies and visiting Heads of State to this magnificent royal retreat. 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. 1 Sovereign's Gate as well.
Find out moreUpcoming Events
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Punch & Judy at Osborne
20 Jul - 19 Aug & 23 Aug - 1 Sep 2024 -
Members' Events: Unexpected Osborne
Sun 4 Aug 2024 -
All the Queen's Horses at Osborne
Tue 20 - Thu 22 Aug 2024 -
Members' Events: Unexpected Osborne
Sun 1 Sep 2024
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