Pigsty Farm
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- Secluded grass pitches on a working farm near Newport, Isle of Wight
- A 10-minute drive to Thorness Bay beach; 25 minutes to Osborne
- Tree-shaded wild camping meadow with compost toilets and running water
Site type
50
The site does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dogs Act (i.e. XL Bully, Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro) and/or any of the following: Staffordshire bull terrier, American Staffordshire terrier, Rottweiler, any Mastiff or Tosa.- Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.
- There is no reception on-site: on arrival please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.
Languages spoken
English
Open from Fri, 6 Jun to
8.5/10
Reviews
83% would recommend this site to a friend
89% would stay here again
What customers say
This peaceful, low-key campsite offers beautiful views and a relaxed atmosphere, with friendly, welcoming hosts who go the extra mile. Guests appreciated the opportunity to see farm animals and the secluded location. While facilities are minimal and focus on a "proper camping" experience, some visitors noted issues with the ground, maintenance, and a lack of showers. It is recommended for those seeking a natural camping experience.
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First and last time using pitch up.
Non-electric grass and earth tent pitch
Liked Lots of spaces, some animals to look at in the fields alongside the campsite. Owners friendly and around to talk to. Quiet area
Disliked Where we were the ground had large ruts and holes which wasn’t ideal for the kids to play as I was afraid they would hurt themselves.
Also we paid £44 for two nights in a nt and there were motorbikes that we camped with that only paid £10 per night so felt a little off. That’s the only thing that would put me going back it the discrepancy in charging but the motorhomes booked directly with a the campsite rather than pitch up so would recommend going directly to starter than using pitch up tbh.
First and last time using pitch up. But I would consider rebooking with the campsite itself
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From the manager: Hi, the motorhomes were a local Isle of Wight group who we try and encourage to stay, hence the price. This group supports local community interest companies and selected us this year as their favoured charity.
As for the cracks in the soil we have been under constant sun since Aprill, since we are a clay soil farm, the heat dries out the clay and creates hard cracks in the ground which is a real problem, completely the opposite in the winter where we have to wear wellies or sink in th clay! So, sorry about that, it is very frustrating for us as well. But it is wild camping
I appreciate this review and gives us an idea what if anything we could do about it!!
Tony
Back to basics site with everything we needed for a peaceful stay.
Non-electric grass and earth tent pitch
Liked Super chilled, friendly site. Loved waking up to sheep looking through the fence at me and the cows and pigs in the fields. Was walking the coastal path with my teenage son and camping along the way so this was a good location for us.
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Needs more investment into facilities.
Non-electric grass and earth tent pitch
Liked Nature, staff genuinely friendly.
Disliked Campsite on an incline which isn't ideam. Bigger problem seems to have been a lack of investment.
Composting toilets work well when you climb stairs and it is a giant bucket so other ppls poo is a long way away, these appear to be ground level not much bigger than buckets. There is only so much compromise I want to do for saving the world.
Shower suffers from drainage problems and isn't super clean, I really didn't want to end up standing in that murky water. The door also is impossible to clean from the inside...
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From the manager: Hi, thanks for your review. The compost toilets were from a German company specialising in this. The buckets were of proper size, understand you think it needs to be deeper, but we suffer from underground water hence they are higher. I will look into this and see what we can do! As for the shower door, I'm not sure what you mean.
Can't do much about the slope, we are a working farm and it is wild camping for only a short period of 2 months.
Thanks for your suggestions
Tony
Lovely experience which we wouldn't hesitate to repeat.
Non-electric grass and earth tent pitch
Liked Becky is a super host who made us feel most welcome. This alongside being able to freely pet the farm animals made for a wonderful stay.
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Friendly, clean, quiet👍
Non-electric grass and earth tent pitch
Liked Nice and quiet, low key.
Disliked The weather
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The site was great. Really great host and customer service
Non-electric grass and earth tent pitch
Liked Host was lovely. He stayed in contact to ensure we got to the site okay and met us there to help set up and find our way. We were just stopping over night before completing our walk across the island and Tony made sure we had everything we could need. Also being able to go see the animals on the farm was a really nice bonus. Great service and lovely place to set up camp
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2nd time staying here. Idyllic location.…
Non-electric grass and earth tent pitch
Liked 2nd time staying here. Idyllic location.
Disliked I'll be totally honest that I left a bit disappointed after such an amazing stay last time. As a general note, I think if there are going to be building works/maintenance then the site should closed for a short time in the off season. I'm aware it's a working farm but this was in close proximity, not in the next field... There was also allot of mess around and caravans (which the listing says are not allowed on site) this all made me feel a bit unwelcome.
The area on which you can actually pitch has also been also greatly reduced due to a new fence. I also note the toilets have been moved into a prime tent pitching spot under a tree - I really think this should be kept free as many campers will like the flat, sheltered spot that they're in. Just my opinion.
I'm an experienced wild camper and will stay anywhere - but the mess to wild ratio was a bit off this time... I hope I just visited on a bad weekend and as I'd like to stay again when on the island.
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From the manager: Thanks for pointing this out Jack. We didn't know the contractor was going to start so early, which caught us out, the Friday before you arrived. Hence the mess you saw!.it is always difficult to get stuff done on the farm at the best of times!
We will offer a full refund or come back next year free of charge, I'm closing the farm down this weekend for the winter. Hopefully our update to the farm will be completed by spring!!
Tony
Excellent site. All the facilities you need .
Non-electric grass and earth tent pitch
Liked Absolutely beautiful. Having the animals to look at was amazing for the kids ,the open space and views were amazing
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Quiet site, lots of room and lovely shower.
Non-electric grass and earth tent pitch
Liked We had a wonderful stay at Pigsty Farm. The hosts were very friendly and welcoming and shared lots of helpful advice on where to go and explore. The location was very peaceful and we loved seeing the chickens and the pigs. We will definitely return thank you.
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A beautiful property. Clean, modern, functional shower and toilets. The owners were…
Non-electric grass and earth tent pitch
Liked A beautiful property. Clean, modern, functional shower and toilets.
The owners were both really helpful, hospitable and lovely. We shared tea and biscuits on arrival. I was incredibly greatly for their kindness and friendliness. Also loved the pigs!!! Could not recommend this stay more.
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Features
Pop-up campsite
Dogs allowed
Leisure on site
Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Games room Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Play area TV room Take away Tennis WatersportsAmenities on site
Bath available Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Launderette Parent & baby washroom Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Toilet block Washing-up area WifiGroups welcome
D. of E. welcome Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all yearThemes
Budget/backpacker Forest Walkers' paradise Wild camping Wildlife havenUtilities
Charging facilities Chemical disposal Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Dog walk nearbyType
Farm Pop-up campsite Small (11-25 pitches)Nearby leisure
Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Horse riding nearby Mountain biking nearby Sailing nearby Watersports nearbyLocation
Pigsty Farm
Little Whitehouse Road
Newport
Isle Of Wight
England
PO30 4LL
Directions Timezone
Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)
GPS
50.72545°N
1.35365°W
Route directions
Nearest transport
Coach
Rail
Ferry
AirportPlease note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.
Local attractions
Water quality at nearby bathing waters
| Name | Distance | Type | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gurnard | 2.7 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Cowes | 3.5 mi | Sea | N/A | Good | Good | Excellent |
| Lepe | 4.1 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Calshot | 6 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Compton Bay | 6.9 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Must see
Carisbrooke Castle 3.1 mi
Osborne House 4 mi
Isle of Wight Steam Railway 6.3 mi
Isle of Wight Pearl 6.7 mi
Fort Victoria Country Park 7.4 mi
National Trust
Newtown Old Town Hall 2.3 mi
Brighstone Shop and Museum 6 mi
Mottistone Manor Garden 6 mi
The Needles Old Battery and New Battery 10.7 mi
Bembridge Windmill 11.6 mi
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
SWAINSTON 2.8 mi
Newport - River Medina - Cowes - Newport 3.1 mi
Carisbrooke Castle and the Tennyson Trail 3.2 mi
Carisbrooke –Tennyson – Shepherds Circular Ridge Walk 3.2 mi
Newport Town 3.2 mi
Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.
Nearest sites
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Frequently asked questions
- Does Pigsty Farm have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Pigsty Farm dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near Pigsty Farm? Local attractions and activities include: - Thorness Bay Beach: 10 minutes’ drive - Monkey Haven - Primate Rescue Centre: 15 minutes - Fort Victoria Country Park (planetarium and aquarium): 20 minutes - … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Pigsty Farm?
Read moreCamping and touring Arrive: 12 p.m. – 8 p.m. Depart by: 11 a.m. - How much does it cost to stay at Pigsty Farm? From £18 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.