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General
- Peaceful countryside site in a central Isle of Wight location
- A 20-minute drive from beaches, Osborne House and the zoo
- Linked to a traditional pub with meals, beer garden and play area
Bedding down somewhere within easy reach of a pub is often a fine idea for the simple convenience of having drinks and dinner within easy stumbling distance. And of course one surefire way to achieve that is to park up at a pitch owned by a pub…
And that’s exactly what you can do at the Chequers Inn, which has caravan pitches just a few minutes’ stroll from the country pub of the same name a couple of minutes’ drive from the Isle of Wight village of Rookley.
The surroundings here are full-on countryside, with plenty of walking and bike routes nearby (and a bus stop half an hour’s walk away if you’d like to explore further). The location pretty much in the centre of the island is handy for getting out and about to all the top attractions too: beaches, the zoo, Carisbrooke Castle and Osborne House are all within a 20-minute drive.
Roam as far and wide as you wish, safe in the knowledge that eats and drinks await back at base. The inn itself is a traditional pub that serves up breakfasts, lunches and dinners along with local ales and cool drinks. There’s a big beer garden outside for fine days, and a sizeable play area where the kids can scamper about while you sip your pint. Food can be delivered to your pitch if you’ve run out of steam and fancy an easy night in.
Facilities for the pitches include a water supply and a waste disposal area; guests can also use the pub facilities during opening hours. It’s a laidback place that’s happy to welcome families and dogs, and allows campfires and barbecues.
Stabling stays are also available, and include a stable for one horse and bedding. The stables are just a few minutes' walk from the pitches. Surrounded by extensive off-road riding, this is a great place to explore in your saddle. Other facilities for horses include ample parking space for vehicles, horse boxes and trailers, an indoor and outdoor arena, an XC schooling field, a walker, a horse solarium and show jumps.
Site type
Languages spoken
✓ English
Please note
This site has no on-site toilet and shower facilities.
Guests are advised to bring a good quality torch with them as parts of the site are unlit.
The games room is closed due to restrictions imposed by the coronavirus outbreak.
Reception is unmanned after 10 p.m.. Please inform the site while on your way there should you expect to arrive after this time, so that the team can provide information about your unit/pitch.
Tents are not accepted at this park.
Minimum spacing of 5 metres between pitches.
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Max. persons: 8 x
One Touring caravan or Campervan or Motorhome allowed per pitch
Pitch size: unlimited
Ground type: Grass and gravel

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The pub, should have thought to book a table, as …
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The camp site is very quite most of the time …
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Lovely clean site, small and friendly. We stayed here last …
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Great little site. Recommended!
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Tranquil site next to excellent pub. Good sized flat pitches
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An excellent site and great visit
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Friendly and accommodating site - recommend 👍
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Features
Coronavirus
Check-in: one group at a time
Digital food/drink menus
Extra spacing in seated areas
Hand sanitising stations
More frequent emptying of bins
One-way flow for entering/leaving buildings
Shared spaces: daily deep cleaning
Shared spaces: more frequent cleaning
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
Watersports
Amenities on site
Bath available
Car parking by pitch/unit
Composting toilet
Disabled facilities
Dog park
Drying room
Food shop
Free wifi
Ice pack freezing
Internet access
Launderette
Local produce
Parent & baby washroom
Pick-up from public transport
Portable toilet
Pub toilets
Public telephone
Shower available
Toilet block
Washing-up area
Wifi
Groups welcome
D. of E. welcome
Family friendly
Motorcycle friendly
Single-sex groups welcome
Student groups welcome
Rules
Barbecue provided
Barbecues allowed
Campfires allowed
Commercial vehicles allowed
Dogs allowed
Dogs allowed all year
Themes
Budget/backpacker
Forest
Peaceful
Remote location
Spectacular scenery
Walkers' paradise
Wild camping
Wildlife haven
Utilities
Charging facilities
Chemical disposal
Electric car charging point(s)
Gas cylinders available
Recycling available
Renewable energy
Nearby amenities
Bar nearby
Dog walk nearby
Nearby farmers' market
Public transport nearby
Shop nearby
Type
Farm
Pub campsite
Small (11-25 pitches)
Nearby leisure
Canoeing/kayaking nearby
Cycle hire nearby
Cycling nearby
Fishing nearby
Golf nearby
Horse riding nearby
Indoor pool nearby
Leisure/theme park nearby
Mountain biking nearby
Outdoor pool nearby
Restaurant nearby
Sailing nearby
Surf school nearby
Tennis nearby
Watersports nearby
Touring and motorhomes
Seasonal pitches
Location
Nearest transport
- Coach stations
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Clarence Pier
— 12.5 miles
The Hard Interchange — 13.0 miles
City Centre South — 13.5 miles
- Train stations
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Shanklin Rail Station
— 4.4 miles
Lake (Isle of Wight) Rail Station — 4.9 miles
Sandown Rail Station — 5.2 miles
- Ferry ports
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Fishbourne IOW Ferry Terminal
— 6.7 miles
East Cowes Floating Bridge — 7.8 miles
West Cowes Floating Bridge — 7.8 miles
- Airports
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Southampton Airport
— 21.4 miles
Bournemouth International Airport — 25.9 miles
Local attractions
The Isle of Wight is packed with things to do, and from this central spot they’re all pretty easy to access. If you’re here for the coast (good choice), it’s a 15-minute drive to the sandy stretches at Ventnor and Shanklin, or half an hour to snap pics of The Needles from the coast path.
Alternative days out for those with kids in tow might include the rides and themed areas (like Underwater World and Cowboy Town) at Blackgang Chine (10 minutes’ drive), the falconry displays, toboggan slides and mini train rides at Robin Hill (10 minutes) or meeting the residents of the Isle of Wight Zoo (20 minutes).
To throw a bit of heritage into the mix, plan days out at former royal summer residence Carisbrooke Castle (10 minutes) and ornate Osborne House (20 minutes), of which Queen Victoria said ‘it is impossible to imagine a prettier spot’. The Isle of Wight Steam Railway (15 minutes) is another excellent way to get a sense of times gone by.
Must see
- Carisbrooke Castle (3.3 miles)
- Blackgang Chine (4.1 miles)
- Ventnor Botanic Gardens (4.3 miles)
National Trust
- Brighstone Shop and Museum (5.1 miles)
- Mottistone Manor Garden (6.2 miles)
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Policies
Permitted arrival/departure time
Camping and touring | ||
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Arrive: | 12 p.m. – | 10 p.m. |
Depart by: | 11 a.m. | |
On-site accommodation | ||
Arrive: | Anytime – | Anytime |
Depart by: | Anytime |
As check-in is at the pub, during busier periods throughout the day it is recommended that you pitch up first then come to pay between 3pm - 5pm when the pub is quieter.
The Chequers Inn cancellation policy
Balance refunds: no penalties
Bookings cannot be amended within 1 day(s) of arrival.
The site is not liable for any refund in the event of force majeure.
No refunds/discounts for inclement weather, late arrivals or early departures.
If you need to cancel or amend your booking, please give as much notice as possible so that someone else has the chance to book. You may wish to buy holiday insurance for cancellations and for your property/injury whilst away.
Please note that your deposit is paid to Pitchup.com and is non-refundable.
Payment
A 15% non-refundable deposit is payable now.
The remainder is payable direct to The Chequers Inn on arrival.
Payment methods accepted on the park
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Terms and conditions
Site booking terms and conditions- Does The Chequers Inn have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is The Chequers Inn dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near The Chequers Inn? The Isle of Wight is packed with things to do, and from this central spot they’re all pretty easy to access. If you’re here for the coast (good choice), it’s a 15-minute … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of The Chequers Inn?
Camping and touring Arrive: 12 p.m. – 10 p.m. Depart by: 11 a.m. On-site accommodation Arrive: Anytime – Anytime Depart by: Anytime As check-in is at the pub, during busier periods throughout the day it is recommended that you pitch up first then come to pay between 3pm - 5pm when the pub is quieter.
Read more - How much does it cost to stay at The Chequers Inn? From £20 (for 1 night, 4 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party. Check prices and availability