Camp Corve

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Grass and gravel touring pitches
Camp corve sign
Grassy pitches
Drinks around the shared firepit

  • Family-friendly site on a hillside wooded glade with an old farmstead
  • A 15-minute drive to Brighstone Bay and 20 minutes to Compton Bay
  • Communal firepit and easy access to footpaths
All set to start your family break on the Isle of Wight? With Camp Corve as your base, it’ll be off to a flying start. The site is surrounded by an ancient woodland in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, 15 minutes’ drive away from the nearest family-friendly stretch of sand. What activities might you get stuck into around here? Walking, cycling, skateboarding, sitting around a firepit, swimming and surfing, to list but a few. There's a barn-based skatepark a couple of minutes’ walk away and it’s a five-minute drive to Military Road, which has sweet coastal views and beaches. Beach time? Head for the family-friendly Brighstone Bay, accessible from Grange Chine (15 minutes’ drive), or Compton Bay (20 minutes’ drive) for its north-westerly chalk cliff views and surf school. The quiet leafy lane leading to the site becomes a bridleway that leads onto extensive hikes through Isle of Wight landscapes too. Tucked into a hillside, Camp Corve's wooded glade is on an old farmstead with six acres of space. Vast skies and rolling countryside? Indeed. Private and sheltered by young and mature trees, wild plants and grass? Oh, yes. Birds and small animals also call this place home, so kids won’t be the only ones playing about. No need to sacrifice home comforts here, as the site has a ‘Squirrels and Hedgehogs’ toilet and hot shower building fashioned from recycled bricks from around the old farm. Power sockets are available, as is an accessible toilet. The ‘Ash Circle’ has two communal firepits with logs available and an outdoor sink for washing up. Cars are parked in the farmyard area, where there’s a wheelbarrow-trolley to transport your gear.

Site type

Tent pitches 17
Touring caravan pitches 2
Motorhome pitches 2
Rent a tent 1
Open now
Opens 2 May
Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • Group bookings of 12 or more adults are not permitted (couples and immediate family members excepted).
  • Bookings must not be for more than 14 consecutive nights.
  • No cars/motorbikes by the pitch/unit. All cars must be parked in the designated area.
  • At least one of the party members must be aged 25 or over.
  • Only knives up to a blade length of 3 inches are allowed into the campsite for use in cooking.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Fri, 2 May to

Pitch types & availability

Reviews

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9
Child friendliness
9
Cleanliness
10
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6

98% would recommend this site to a friend

95% would stay here again

What customers say

This is a peaceful, rural campsite with a natural feel, offering secluded, spacious pitches amongst trees. Facilities, particularly showers, are praised for being clean and having hot water. The location is ideal for exploring the island and provides a tranquil escape. An on-site skatepark is a popular feature. Some guests noted a lack of bins and a desire for more charging points.

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This is an idyllic spot. Good washing up and bathroom facilities nearby.…

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Elizabeth M.

Buzzard bell tent

Liked This is an idyllic spot. Good washing up and bathroom facilities nearby. Quiet spot to think your own thoughts

Recommend to friends Visit again

We love our mini breaks to Camp Corve and will be back again.

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Zoe I.

Barn Owl bell tent

Liked Camp Corve is a fantastic site for families. We had a bell tent with beds, electric, picnic bench, a shelf in the fridge and fire pit included. The surroundings are beautiful and everything you need is on hand. Hamish and Erin are incredibly responsive and on hand for anything you need. We bought some wood for the fire as we hadn't' taken enough. The showers are hot and have good pressure. The toilets are well maintained and topped up daily.

Disliked The toilet and shower rooms would benefit from a couple of shelves.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Overall an enjoyable stay.

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Ian M.

Electric optional grass and gravel touring pitch

Liked extremely peaceful. great showering and toilet facilities. loved all the different accommodation available

Recommend to friends Visit again

For peace away from the hustle bustle in a stunning location.

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Kate F.

Electric optional grass and gravel touring pitch

Liked Peace tranquility, fabulous location with a select few super pitches in the country, large electric pitch, spacious washing facilities, lovely hot water!

Recommend to friends Visit again

The campsite was clean and so well thought through! The tent and…

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Kirsty B.

Buzzard bell tent

Liked The campsite was clean and so well thought through! The tent and fire pit were great. The kids loved it. The owners were really friendly and kind.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Relaxed site in a beautiful rural setting

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Robin M.

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked I'm so happy we picked this site. The pitches were well spaced out and the site has a very natural feel with lots of secluded pitches amongst trees, surrounded by birdsong in the morning and crickets in the evening.

The hosts were friendly and hospitable. The facilities were fairly rustic, wooden sheds for the most part, which adds to the relaxed feel of the site. The showers were really great, never went cold and nice rain style shower heads.

A great location on the island, never too far from anywhere you might like to go, but far enough away from the tourist hotspots that it doesn't have the holiday park vibe.

Honestly the quietest campsite I have ever stayed at, all the other campers were friendly and it had a real communal atmosphere. Will definitely be back.

Disliked Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

Beautiful small campsite with friendly hosts. Red squirrels there too!

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Anonymous

Non-electric grass and gravel touring pitch

Liked It's a small campsite, with really good facilities. It's peaceful and surrounded by nature. We saw red squirrels while we stayed there! Really friendly & welcoming hosts.

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Peace and quiet, feeling that in nature. Sadly didn’t see any squirrels…

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Terrie M.

Buzzard bell tent

Liked Peace and quiet, feeling that in nature. Sadly didn’t see any squirrels

Recommend to friends Visit again

An excellent and peaceful campsite with good facilities and pitches.

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Anonymous

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked Camp Corve is a wonderfully peaceful campsite near the southern tip of the Isle of Wight. The pitches are secluded and sizeable. It really is camping in nature.
The facilities are good (including lovely hot showers) and the owners are welcoming and helpful. It even has an indoor skatepark. This campsite is ideally placed for cycling round the Isle of Wight. Highly recommended.

Disliked None

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thank you so much for your kind review. We're glad you liked our site and hope to welcoming you again soon.

Excellent site with clean facilities, super friendly staff and pitches

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Amanuel B.

Barn Owl bell tent

Liked calm mini woodland, skateboard park, hiking

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thank you for your kind review and for choosing to stay with us at Camp Corve.


Features

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 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

Forest Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise 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 Public transport nearby

Type

Farm Small (11-25 pitches)

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 Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Surf school nearby Watersports nearby

Location

Camp Corve

Corve Lane

Chale Green

Ventnor

Isle Of Wight

England

PO38 2LA

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)

GPS

50.62069°N
1.32626°W

Nearest transport

Coach
13.6 mi Priestlands Place
13.6 mi Stanford Hill
13.7 mi Bus Shelter
Rail
6.5 mi Shanklin Rail Station
7.2 mi Lake (Isle of Wight) Rail Station
7.6 mi Sandown Rail Station
Ferry
9.2 mi Fishbourne IOW Ferry Terminal
9.6 mi East Cowes Floating Bridge
9.6 mi West Cowes Floating Bridge
Airport
22.8 mi Southampton Airport
24.7 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

With white cliffs and golden sands, the Isle of Wight's coast is likely to snatch your attention. Get the classic golden sand at Brook Bay (15 minutes) and then track down the traditional fishing cove Steephill Cove (15 minutes). If you want a vintage kind of beach day, head to Ventnor (20 minutes) to hire traditional beach huts with wheels. Blackgang Chine (10 minutes) is another spot full of heritage – it's famed as the UK’s oldest amusement park. The 400-foot drop tower has views of the sea before the big drop. Those of you keen on gathering some historical knowledge can pay a visit to Carisbrooke Castle (15 minutes), Mottistone Gardens and Estate (20 minutes), Model Village Godshill (10 minutes) or the 88-acre Robin Hill (20 minutes). The Needles Landmark Attraction (half an hour), of course, is a must-see with views of white cliffs and demos like glass blowing or sweet making. A botanic garden, zoos and a farm park are within a short drive of the site.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Ventnor 5.4 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Compton Bay 6.7 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Shanklin 6.7 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentGood
Sandown 8.1 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Yaverland 8.9 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentGood

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Blackgang Chine 2.2 mi

Ventnor Botanic Gardens 3.4 mi

Isle of Wight Pearl 4.3 mi

Carisbrooke Castle 4.6 mi

Isle of Wight Steam Railway 7.6 mi

National Trust

Brighstone Shop and Museum 3.4 mi

Mottistone Manor Garden 4.6 mi

Newtown Old Town Hall 7.3 mi

Bembridge Windmill 11.1 mi

The Needles Old Battery and New Battery 11.3 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

NORTHCOURT 2.2 mi

Blackgang - Niton - St Catherine's Down - Blackgang 2.4 mi

Niton Waterfall Walk 2.8 mi

The Godshill Valley and Plains 3.5 mi

APPULDURCOMBE 4 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 Camp Corve have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Camp Corve dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Camp Corve? With white cliffs and golden sands, the Isle of Wight's coast is likely to snatch your attention. Get the classic golden sand at Brook Bay (15 minutes) and then track down the … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Camp Corve?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  3 p.m. –  8 p.m.
    Depart by:  10 a.m.
    On-site accommodation
    Arrive:  3 p.m. –  8 p.m.
    Depart by:  10 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Camp Corve? From £20 (for 1 night, 4 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.