East Cowes town guide
Osborne House was designed by Prince Albert, the Queen's Consort, and built by Thomas Cubitt in 1845-48 as a retreat and family residence for Queen Victoria. Osborne House was the Queen's favourite residence after the death of Prince Albert in 1861 and she died at the House in 1901. Osborne House, with its two large towers and balconies reflected Prince Albert's interest in the Italian architecture of the period. The House was opened to the public in 1904 after Edward VII donated it to the nation. The State and private apartments used by Queen Victoria are open to the public as are the newly restored gardens which were opened to the public in 2000. From the House a path leads for half a mile to the Swiss Cottage which can also be reached by a free pony and trap service. The Swiss Cottage, a playhouse for the Royal children, was built by estate carpenters in the style of a Swiss chalet in 1854. Further details about Osborne House are available from English Heritage.
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