When can I check in and check out of Tapnell Farm?

On-site accommodation Arrive: 4 p.m. – Anytime Depart by: 10 a.m. Read more

How much does it cost to stay at Tapnell Farm?

From £112.50 (for 1 night, 5 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.

Tapnell Farm

From £112.50 For 1 night, 5 adults Last booked one day ago

Loading image…

1/8

Campsite overview (added by manager 30 jan 2024)

Spectacular sea and rural views a few miles from Yarmouth
Aqua park, farm park, target sports, bike hire and loads more
Comfy beds, hot showers, music, events and licensed restaurant

Sometimes, there are sites with such a stack of options, right on the grounds or within an easy amble, that you can bid goodbye to any notion of travelling via four wheels. Such is the setup at Tapnell Farm, a few miles from Yarmouth on the Isle of Wight. The innovative owner has crafted an eco-friendly site on a traditional farm set in a sheltered woodland at Tapnell Farm, a family centre on the site of the 1970 Isle of Wight Festival. Make first for Tapnell Farm Park, where there's the three-storey soft play area the Play Barn, a Straw Bale Play Zone and a giant jumping pillow. There are animals to meet, including farmyard animals, mischievous marsupials in the Wallaby Walkbout and alpacas, meerkats and miniature donkeys. Next up is the aqua park, with over 20 obstacles. There's an archery and axe-throwing centre on site, along with football golf (just golf without the clubs and clay pigeon shooting and air rifle shooting activities. A tad hungry? The Cow restaurant serves meat and veggie dishes, local ales, specialist coffees and teas, light bites and bar snacks throughout the day, all in a swishly converted Swiss barn overlooking spectacular Tennyson Down. Off the farm but within walking distance (or a short drive if you really must) are a good range of cafés, pubs, shops and farm shops, the sands of Freshwater Bay and Compton beach, and the West Wight Alpaca Farm. The Tapnell Trail has six miles of walking directly from the farm. By bike (hire one on site), Yarmouth and the Needles are both about half an hour away. The site has lush views of the sea and farmlands, as well as spectacular sunsets and stargazing in clear conditions. For supper, eat alfresco at the outdoor seating or picnic bench, as there's a shared pizza oven and barbecue facilities. Electric car-charging is available on site.

Site type

Opens 1 May

Please note

Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Wed, 1 May to Mon, 30 Sept 2024

Pitch types & availability

Reviews

No reviews yet.

Features

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 cafe

On-site restaurant

On-site restaurant/cafe

Outdoor swimming pool

Play area

Pétanque

Soft play area

TV room

Take away

Tennis

Waterslide

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

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

Budget/backpacker

Gastronomic delight

Leave the car at home

Peaceful

Remote location

Spectacular scenery

Walkers' paradise

Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities

Chemical disposal

Communal fridge

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

Medium (26-50 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

Outdoor pool nearby

Restaurant nearby

Sailing nearby

Surf school nearby

Tennis nearby

Watersports nearby

Location

Tapnell Farm

Newport Road

Yarmouth

Isle Of Wight

England

PO41 0YJ

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)

GPS

50.67835°N
-1.46994°W

Nearest transport

Coach

6.2 mi Bus Shelter

6.4 mi Priestlands Place

Rail

6.1 mi Lymington Pier Rail Station

6.4 mi Lymington Town Rail Station

9.6 mi Sway Rail Station

Ferry

2.4 mi Yarmouth IOW Ferry Terminal

6 mi Lymington Pier Ferry Terminal

9.5 mi West Cowes Floating Bridge

Airport

17.3 mi Bournemouth International Airport

19.4 mi Southampton 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

Tapnell Farm is a half hour bike ride or hour and a half's walk from Yarmouth, the handsome Isle of Wight harbour town in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Highlights include the splendid views across the Solent from its Grade II-listed pier with, a popular place to potter along or fish from; the 16th-century castle, and hikes around the Yar river estuary and Bouldnor and Hampstead area, both Sites of Special Scientific Interest to Yarmouth's east. Next up should be The Needles at Alum Bay, the famed three chalk stacks on the island's west side. Take the chair lift for smashing views over the red cliffs of Alum, then stick around for the area's other attractions, including a golf course, sweet factory and funfair. If you do decide to get the car out on your Tapnell Farm stay, a wealth of attractions is within easy driving distance, such as the 80,000 acres of Robin Hill Country Park, the fably odd amusement park Blackgang Chine, the Isle of Wight Steam Railway for a gentle puff along five and a half miles of scenic countryside, and fishing, coastal walks and a safe sandy beach at Ventnor's Steephill Cove. Newport is nine miles from the farm.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name	Distance	Type	2020	2019	2018	2017
Compton Bay	1.5 mi	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Colwell Bay	3.1 mi	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Totland Bay	3.3 mi	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Milford-On-Sea	6.9 mi	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Gurnard	8.5 mi	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Fort Victoria Country Park 3 mi

Isle of Wight Pearl 3.5 mi

Needles Park - Heritage Attractions Ltd 4.3 mi

The Needles Old Battery & New Battery 4.8 mi

Carisbrooke Castle 6.9 mi

National Trust

Mottistone Manor Garden 2.9 mi

Newtown Old Town Hall 3.8 mi

Brighstone Shop and Museum 4 mi

The Needles Old Battery and New Battery 4.8 mi

Bembridge Windmill 16.4 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

Freshwater Bay - Alum Bay - Colwell Bay - Freshwater Bay 1.8 mi

Yarmouth and the River Yar - Isle of Wight 2.2 mi

Ningwood - Newtown River and the Sea 2.2 mi

Yarmouth Roads 2.4 mi

WESTOVER 2.8 mi

Local events

Isle of Wight Walking Festival (Saturday 11 May 2024 – Saturday 11 May 2024)
Newport, Isle Of Wight 8 mi
Isle of Wight Festival (Thursday 20 June 2024 – Thursday 20 June 2024)
Newport, Isle Of Wight 8.2 mi
New Forest and Hampshire County Show (Tuesday 30 July 2024 – Tuesday 30 July 2024)
Brockenhurst, Hampshire 12.1 mi
Wickham Festival (Thursday 1 August 2024 – Thursday 1 August 2024)
Fareham, Hampshire 19.8 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.

Policies

Booking terms and conditions

Payment terms

Offers

Camping pod

10% off SAVE Wed 1 May 2024 –
Mon 30 September 2024
15% off SAVE Wed 1 May 2024 –
Mon 30 September 2024

Conditions apply - see pitch type section for details

Does Tapnell Farm have a swimming pool? No View all features
Is Tapnell Farm dog friendly? Yes View all features
What attractions are near Tapnell Farm? Tapnell Farm is a half hour bike ride or hour and a half's walk from Yarmouth, the handsome Isle of Wight harbour town in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Highlights include … Read more
When can I check in and check out of Tapnell Farm?

On-site accommodation

Arrive: 4 p.m. – Anytime

Depart by: 10 a.m.

Read more
How much does it cost to stay at Tapnell Farm? From £112.50 (for 1 night, 5 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.