Retro Staycations

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  • Friendly site on a working farm five minutes' drive from Ryde
  • Beaches, steam railway and ferry port within 10 minutes' drive
  • Nostalgia-inspired traditional site with farm shop and animals to meet
Camping at its most traditional… and in a peaceful spot tucked away on a family-run working farm in the Isle of Wight. Retro Staycations, a few minutes’ drive from Ryde, is a place that’s been heavily influenced by nostalgic holiday vibes and makes a fine place to stay with family, friends, your partner, your dog – whoever wants to tag along, really. As the site is part of a farm, there are plenty of cute animals to make friends with while you’re here – look out for sheep, pigs and cows in the neighbouring fields and wildlife including rabbits and red squirrels. The accommodation areas are within a pretty meadow that’s got heaps of space and lovely views over the surrounding downs area. In keeping with the retro vibe, facilities here have been kept on the simple side – guests have access to a toilet block with toilets and showers (and heating, for a nice modern boost), washing-up sinks and a chemical disposal point. A farm shop on site sells local produce (eggs, milk, veg and local meat), and of course you’ll be allowed to light a barbecue or off-ground firepit to help you cook your meals and keep warm. Nearby Ryde is your closest hub for shops and places to eat, and it’s also a popular resort with sandy beaches and some smart Georgian and Victorian architecture. Handily, it’s also one of the island’s ferry ports; ask in advance and the site can provide you with details of discounted ferry travel for guests.

Site type

Touring caravan pitches 50
Motorhome pitches 50
Tent pitches 50
Lodges, cabins, pods or huts 2
Caravans for hire 6
Open now
Opens 3 April
Please note

Admission

  • At least one of the party members must be aged 21 or over.
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.

Dogs

  • 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).

General

  • Discount cards and gift vouchers cannot be applied to bookings made via Pitchup.com.

Hired accommodation

  • Guests must bring their own duvets, pillows, sheets and towels when staying in rental accommodation. You will not be allowed to stay if you do not bring these items.

Reception

  • Reception is unmanned after 6 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.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Fri 3 Apr to

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Pitch types & availability

Accommodation

Tent pitchesTouring caravan pitchesMotorhome pitchesLodges, cabins, pods or hutsCaravans for hireRent a tent
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2 adults
0 children
0 dogs
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Reviews

9.4

Overall rating from 72 Pitchup.com customers

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Location
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Facilities / Activities
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Customer service
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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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Wifi
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Peaceful

97% would recommend this site to a friend

97% would stay here again

What customers say

This campsite is praised for its friendly and welcoming staff, beautiful countryside location, and quiet atmosphere. Guests appreciate the spacious fields, honesty farm shop, and clean facilities including hot showers. While the site is developing, improvements like additional showers are noted. Some minor suggestions for enhancement include baby changing facilities and more washing-up surfaces. The site is considered good value and ideal for a peaceful getaway.

Summary AI-generated from Pitchup.com customer reviews. Last updated 25/08/2026

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Arrival date (latest first)

Lovely welcome by Sarah at the…

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 Lisa P. 6 reviews

Non-electric grass pitch

Liked Lovely welcome by Sarah at the campsite. Very spacious lovely atmosphere and friendly. Toilet were always very clean and showers nice and warm or cold if you wanted it. we stayed at a couple of campsites on the island. Got to say this is the best one.

Disliked None

Recommend to friends Visit again

Really enjoyed our stay!

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9 out of 10
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Anonymous

Electric grass pitch

Liked Sarah, the host-most welcoming. Good communication!
Reasonable price for pitch
Quietness of site
Cleanliness of toilets and showers
Undercover lounge area available for guests,with fridge/freezer and tv
Excellent mobile signal( I am o2) and TV signal
Little farm s
Loved the lights around the top of field, and colour changing lights on some of the trees
Shop at end of track open 24/7 was an added bonus

Disliked Only constructive criticism I would say, is, because there is no specific pitch markers, if you go out during the day in your campervan/motorhome, there is no saying how close a new neighbour parks when you return to the site (as noted on our final night) as they were a little too close, and there was little privacy

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We loved absolutely everything about this…

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Angelika K. 1 review

Non-electric grass pitch

Liked We loved absolutely everything about this campsite!

Recommend to friends Visit again

Good value

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6 out of 10
Location
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Value for money
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Facilities / Activities
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Customer service
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Child friendliness
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Suresh V. 37 reviews

Non-electric grass pitch

Liked Price, location

Disliked Could do with a few more bathrooms and toilets for the number of people on the site

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great host, charging points, fridge, seating…

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Anonymous

Non-electric grass pitch

Liked Great host, charging points, fridge, seating area

Recommend to friends Visit again

Excellent host

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10 out of 10
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 Rachel F. 3 reviews

Electric grass pitch

Liked Lovely clean friendly recommend to anyone to any one. Pie and Mash were so friendly!!!!

Recommend to friends Visit again

Fantastic place

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Ben W. 1 review

Electric grass pitch

Liked Everything

Disliked Just need hot water at out door sinks

Recommend to friends Visit again

Amazing campsite with showers, a beautiful…

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10 out of 10
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 Laura B. 3 reviews

Non-electric grass pitch

Liked Amazing campsite with showers, a beautiful communal sitting and bbq area
Really friendly owners
Very reasonably priced
Thank you so much we had a wonderful stay

Recommend to friends Visit again

Will definitely go again

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Andy H. 1 review

Non-electric grass pitch

Liked Lovely staff, nice showers

Disliked Big spider in farm shop.

Recommend to friends Visit again

A gem of a site for tents,caravans,camper vans.

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8 out of 10
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 lionel s. 2 reviews

Non-electric grass pitch

Liked What a great site..A warm welcome from Sarah and very helpful. I was able to pitch my tent anywhere. The pitches aren't marked out but this wasn't a problem. The site is a grass field that has a slight slope. There's 2 ladies toilets and 2 men's. 4 showere with lovely hot water. There is a shower in the men's toilets and assume 1 in the ladies making 6 in total.there is a covered decking area with a large fridge freezer to keep food if needed. Also a tv. Very nice seating with drums used for coffee tables. Also a fire pit area with deck chairs. The farm shop has a great selection of meats. There's also milk,cream,honey fat for cooking but if you want eggs be quick as they sell out fast. I would use this site again. Everything is clean and tidy. A nice quiet site where you can relax and chill.

Disliked What did I dislike? Nothing. I havnt got any negatives to say.

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Features

Dogs allowed

Campfires 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 Watersports

Amenities on site

Bath available 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 Rallies welcome Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all year

Themes

Peaceful Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise

Utilities

Charging facilities Chemical disposal Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Shop nearby

Type

Farm Large (51-200 pitches)

Accessibility

Accessible parking at pitch Level site, no steep slopes

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Climbing 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

Water hook-up points for tourers

Location

Retro Staycations

Hazlegrove Farm

Ashey Road

Ryde

Isle Of Wight

England

PO33 4BD

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)

GPS

50.70536°N
1.16717°W

Nearest transport

Coach
6.3 mi Clarence Pier
6.9 mi The Hard Interchange
7.3 mi City Centre South
Rail
0.7 mi Smallbrook Junction Rail Station
1.4 mi Ryde St Johns Road Rail Station
1.9 mi Ryde Esplanade Rail Station
Ferry
1.9 mi Ryde Hoverport
2.4 mi Ryde Pier Head Ferry Terminal
2.8 mi Fishbourne IOW Ferry Terminal
Airport
18.9 mi Southampton Airport
29.6 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

Hitting the beach is a top priority for lots of Isle of Wight visitors, and you’ll certainly be able to do that from here, whether you stay local for the sands of Ryde (five minutes’ drive) and Appley beach (10 minutes) or head south to Shanklin (15 minutes). The latter is also home to Wight Water, where you can try all manner of watersports including paddleboarding, kayaking and wing foiling. For more ways to find that hit of adrenaline, get some speed up at Wight Karting Go-Kart Track (five minutes) or spend the day on the rides of Blackgang Chine theme park (25 minutes). Robin Hill Adventure Park (10 minutes) has a toboggan ride and a canopy sky walk for adventurous kids, along with things like crazy golf and a maze for quieter fun. Dialling down the pace a bit, you could take a ride on the Isle of Wight Steam Railway (10 minutes) or see where Queen Victoria liked to holiday at Osborne (20 minutes). You may also like to meet more animals at Wildheart Animal Sanctuary (10 minutes), Amazon World Zoo (15 minutes) or Isle Of Wight Donkey Sanctuary (15 minutes).

Food and drink

  • Olive Tree Restaurant 0.9 mi
  • YO! Sushi 1.1 mi
  • Spice Lounge 1.5 mi
  • Ryde Tandoori 1.7 mi
  • The Manor Inn Restaurant 1.7 mi
  • fumo 33 1.8 mi
  • ADA 1.8 mi
  • Black Pepper Corns 1.8 mi
  • The Happy Chef 1.8 mi
  • Spice of India 1.9 mi

Groceries

  • Tesco Extra Supermarket 1.1 mi
  • Co-op Food Supermarket 1.6 mi
  • Majestic Off-licence 3.1 mi
  • Co-op Food Supermarket 3.5 mi
  • Morrisons Supermarket 4.1 mi
  • Aldi Supermarket 4.2 mi
  • Lidl Supermarket 5 mi
  • Asda Supermarket 5.2 mi
  • Morrisons Supermarket 5.5 mi
  • The Food Warehouse Supermarket 5.5 mi

Parks and play

  • Vernon Square Garden park 1.7 mi
  • Isaac Hayward Paddling Pool and Water Play Area Playground 1.9 mi
  • Puckpool Park 2.1 mi
  • Kerry Fields Playground 2.3 mi
  • Sandham Playground 3.4 mi
  • Sky Nets Playground 3.4 mi
  • Activity Course Playground 3.5 mi
  • Tots' Play Playground 3.6 mi
  • Los Altos Park 3.6 mi
  • Magic Island Playground 3.7 mi

Family days out

  • Nunwell House and Garden Visitor attraction 1.6 mi
  • Rocket Ronnies Amusement arcade 1.9 mi
  • HMS Sirius Memorial Visitor attraction 1.9 mi
  • Brading Heritage Centre Visitor attraction 2 mi
  • Falconry Display Visitor attraction 2.1 mi
  • Isle of Wight Steam Railway Visitor attraction 2.1 mi
  • Brading Railway Station Signal Box Visitor attraction 2.3 mi
  • The Garlic Farm Visitor attraction 2.8 mi
  • Bembridge Windmill Visitor attraction 3.5 mi
  • Glory Art Glass Visitor attraction 3.6 mi

Public transport

  • Upton Cross 0.6 mi
  • Windmill Close 0.8 mi
  • Bettesworth Road 0.9 mi
  • Haylands, Primary School 0.9 mi
  • Meadow View Close 0.9 mi
  • Bartletts Green 0.9 mi
  • Grenville Drive 0.9 mi
  • Haylands (Lake Huron) 0.9 mi
  • Stroud Farm 0.9 mi
  • Busy Bee 1 mi

Beaches

  • Bembridge Point Beach 3.3 mi
  • Welcome Beach 4.5 mi
  • Small Hope Beach 4.9 mi

What’s nearby

  • Westridge Golf Centre Golf course 1.1 mi
  • Royal Victoria Arcade Shopping centre 1.8 mi
  • Ryde Harbour Marina 2 mi
  • Bembridge Angling Club Fishing 2.7 mi
  • Priory Bay Hotel Golf Course 2.7 mi
  • Brown's Golf Course 3.2 mi
  • Selwyn Marina 3.3 mi
  • Island Harbour Marina 5 mi
  • Gosport & Stokes Bay Golf Course 5.2 mi
  • Medina Mariners Association Fishing 5.4 mi

Local services

  • Gulf Fuel station 0.4 mi
  • Tesco Extra Fuel station 1 mi
  • Ryde Health & Wellbeing Centre Clinic 1.1 mi
  • Tesco Pharmacy 1.1 mi
  • Westridge Garage Fuel station 1.1 mi
  • Mer Charging station 1.3 mi
  • Argyll House Surgery Doctors 1.5 mi
  • Physiocare Clinic 1.6 mi
  • Tower House Surgery Doctors 1.6 mi
  • Boots Pharmacy 1.6 mi

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Must see

Isle of Wight Steam Railway 2.1 mi

Dinosaur Isle 3.4 mi

Osborne House 5.6 mi

Royal Navy Submarine Museum 6.1 mi

Carisbrooke Castle 6.5 mi

National Trust

Bembridge Windmill 3.4 mi

Newtown Old Town Hall 10.4 mi

Brighstone Shop and Museum 10.9 mi

Mottistone Manor Garden 11.7 mi

The Needles Old Battery and New Battery 18.2 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

NUNWELL 1.5 mi

BRADING MARSHES (CURRENT BOUNDARY FROM 31/03/2006) 2.6 mi

Bembridge - Whitecliff 3.3 mi

Mary Rose 4.9 mi

OSBORNE 5.3 mi

Local events

  • Southampton Boat Show (Friday, 18 September 2026 – Friday, 18 September 2026)

    Southampton, Hampshire 17.1 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.

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Frequently asked questions

  • Does Retro Staycations have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Retro Staycations dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Retro Staycations? Hitting the beach is a top priority for lots of Isle of Wight visitors, and you’ll certainly be able to do that from here, whether you stay local for the sands of … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Retro Staycations?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  1 p.m. –  10 p.m.
    Depart by:  12 p.m.
    On-site accommodation
    Arrive:  1 p.m. –  8 p.m.
    Depart by:  12 p.m.
    Read more
  • How much does it cost to stay at Retro Staycations? From £16 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.