The Chequers Inn

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Touring pitches
Touring pitches
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Play area
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Space for an awning
Stunning views
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  • 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

Touring caravan pitches 6
Motorhome pitches 6
Open all year
Opens
Please note
  • This site has no on-site toilet and shower facilities.
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • 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.
  • At least one of the party members must be aged 18 or over.
  • Minimum spacing of 5 metres between pitches.
  • Guests are advised to bring a good quality torch with them as parts of the site are unlit.

Languages spoken

English

Reviews

8.8

Overall rating from 37 Pitchup.com customers

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Location
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Value for money
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Accommodation
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Facilities / Activities
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Customer service
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Child friendliness
 9
Cleanliness
 9
Wifi
 7
Peaceful

78% would recommend this site to a friend

76% would stay here again

What customers say

This is a well-regarded campsite with friendly, helpful staff and a great on-site pub serving delicious food, including a popular carvery. Pitches are generally good-sized, level, and equipped with electric and water. Many visitors appreciate the peaceful location and beautiful views. However, a significant concern is the poor drainage, leading to waterlogged pitches during wet weather, with wellies often recommended. The lack of a dedicated toilet and shower block is also frequently mentioned, though pub toilets are available during opening hours. Some guests reported noise from dogs and a generator.

Summary AI-generated from Pitchup.com customer reviews

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Rebecca F.

Electric grass and gravel touring pitch

Liked Lovely peaceful site.
The food at the pub was delicious and such friendly helpful staff.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Size pitch lovely and quiet beautiful views friendly staff…

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Nadine B.

Electric grass and gravel touring pitch

Liked Size pitch lovely and quiet beautiful views friendly staff

Disliked The rain

Recommend to friends Visit again

Quiet 3 minute walk to pub level pitch

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Anonymous

Electric grass and gravel touring pitch

Liked Accurate website

Disliked Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great little spot in pub grounds. The pub served delicious food and…

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Lea W.

Electric grass and gravel touring pitch

Liked Great little spot in pub grounds. The pub served delicious food and had an amazing playground in the pub.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great customer service, nice pub. Would recommend going in the summer

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8 out of 10
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Hollie T.

Electric grass and gravel touring pitch

Liked The pub has a good play area, friendly staff and they do an amazing carvery. Waste water and portaloos

Disliked No shower block

Recommend to friends Visit again

Dog friendly.. will use again

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Sara M.

Electric grass and gravel touring pitch

Liked Excellent location in the ground of an old country inn. Level pitches water and power on every pitch .
Chemical disposal on site
The staff in the inn are very friendly and food delicious

Disliked No showers and only portaloo

But we are self sufficient so was non problem

Recommend to friends Visit again

Everything organised. Part of a pub grounds so great for food and…

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Debbie M.

Electric grass and gravel touring pitch

Liked Everything organised. Part of a pub grounds so great for food and drinks.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great pub on site

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8 out of 10
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Jennie C.

Electric grass and gravel touring pitch

Liked Great pub, friendly, accommodating team, lovely food!

Good dog walks on hand

Recommend to friends Visit again

Pub itself was nice.…

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Hayley S.

Electric grass and gravel touring pitch

Liked Pub itself was nice.

Disliked Unfortunately we left as soon as we parked. I'm not sure if the caravan next to us was on holiday or a permanent fixture but we were not happy that the two dogs they had were chained up to the smallest kennels I have ever seen. The poor things were whining, and barking which the man of the caravan just shouted for them to shut up. So cruel.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Good sized pitch . Friendly in the pub

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Angela W.

Electric grass and gravel touring pitch

Liked Easy to check in . Has got portaloos . Good location

Disliked Not at lot of signal .

Recommend to friends Visit again

Features

Portable toilet

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 Soft play area TV room Take away Tennis Watersports

Amenities on site

Bath available Car parking by pitch/unit Composting toilet 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

The Chequers Inn

Niton Road

Rookley

Isle Of Wight

England

PO38 3NZ

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)

GPS

50.6448°N
1.27896°W

Nearest transport

Coach
12.5 mi Clarence Pier
13 mi The Hard Interchange
13.5 mi City Centre South
Rail
4.4 mi Shanklin Rail Station
4.9 mi Lake (Isle of Wight) Rail Station
5.2 mi Sandown Rail Station
Ferry
6.7 mi Fishbourne IOW Ferry Terminal
7.8 mi East Cowes Floating Bridge
7.8 mi West Cowes Floating Bridge
Airport
21.4 mi Southampton Airport
25.9 mi Bournemouth International Airport

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.

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.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Ventnor 4.7 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Shanklin 4.8 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentGood
Sandown 5.7 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Yaverland 6.5 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentGood
Ryde 8.2 mi Sea N/AGoodGoodGood

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Carisbrooke Castle 3.3 mi

Blackgang Chine 4.1 mi

Ventnor Botanic Gardens 4.3 mi

Isle of Wight Steam Railway 5 mi

Dinosaur Isle 6 mi

National Trust

Brighstone Shop and Museum 5.1 mi

Mottistone Manor Garden 6.2 mi

Newtown Old Town Hall 7.3 mi

Bembridge Windmill 8.5 mi

The Needles Old Battery and New Battery 13.1 mi

Cycle routes

Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.

Other

The Godshill Valley and Plains 0.8 mi

APPULDURCOMBE 2.7 mi

NORTHCOURT 3.3 mi

Carisbrooke –Tennyson – Shepherds Circular Ridge Walk 3.3 mi

Carisbrooke Castle and the Tennyson Trail 3.3 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

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable sites.

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Frequently asked questions

  • 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.

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  • 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.