Rusty Meadow

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Rusty's Retreat Bell Tent for adults only

Peaceful Isle of Wight pop-up site 15 minutes’ drive from Ventnor
Worsley Obelisk 40 minutes’ walk; Shanklin Beach 15 minutes’ drive
Compost toilets, water and USB charging; pubs 15 minutes’ stroll

No frills. No fuss. Just fresh air and bags of space to play. That’s what you get at Rusty Meadow pop-up site, which is 15 minutes’ drive from Ventnor on the Isle of Wight and provides its guests with a 15% discount on ferries to and from the mainland. Set in three acres of peaceful farmland, it has back-to-basics pitches in a hay meadow with composting toilets, drinking water and a solar-powered USB charging point. They’ve got almost all the essentials covered here – but it's worth noting there are no showers on site. A stay at Rusty Meadow is all about that old-school camping feel, with lots of wildlife around (look out for hares) and starry skies at night. The pitches are 15 minutes’ stroll from Godshill village, with its stores, tearooms and pubs as well as a fantastic wooden play park. It’s also only 15 minutes by car from Newport for supermarket shopping. Bring your boots, because there are lots of superb walking and cycling trails right from the camping field, including the route up to the Worsley Obelisk (about 40 minutes’ walk) for some of the island’s best views. Just so you know, there are bees living happily in the wildflower meadow at the far end of the farm. They’re a good distance from the pitches and keep to themselves, but the owners like to let guests know in case of any allergies. Families, small groups and quiet campers are very welcome. If you’re after loud music, late nights and party vibes, this is probably not the site for you.

Site type

Please note

This site has no on-site shower facilities.

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.

General

Please note that the toilet facilities are unisex.

Occupancy

No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.

Safety

Fires, barbecues and/or firepits will not be permitted in dry, windy and/or hot weather conditions.

Languages spoken

English

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3 bedroom ready tent

6 people maximum No dogs allowed 3 bedrooms

Dimensions: 19.7ft width × 9.8ft length

6 people maximum

No dogs allowed 3 bedrooms

Please bring your own towels, bed linen, duvets and pillows.

Dimensions

19.7ft width × 9.8ft length

3 rooms

Bedroom 2 x Single camp bed
Bedroom 1 x Double airbed
Bedroom 1 x Single camp bed

No toilets in the unit: shared facilities available.

No showers on site.

Features

Car 2 included, 2 max.
Cool box 1 included, 1 max.

Campers' kitchen
Car parking by pitch/unit
Cooker
Cooking equipment
Dining table and chairs
Firepit
Kettle
Picnic table
Uneven terrain; gravel or loose mud

Other restrictions

Bed linen not provided

Arrival days

No availability on our site

Other options

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Location		10
Value for money		10
Accommodation		10
Facilities / Activities		9
Customer service		10
Child friendliness		10
Cleanliness		10
Wifi		10

100% would stay here again

What customers say

This "back to basics" campsite offers a peaceful escape with beautiful views and a focus on nature. Visitors praise the clean composting toilets, charging facilities, and thoughtful touches like a hut with forgotten items. The friendly and accommodating owners are frequently mentioned. While most reviews highlight the quiet and spacious environment, some note the lack of showers and hot water for washing dishes. Signage can be an issue, and pitches may be on a gentle slope. The campsite is recommended for those seeking a simple, nature-focused holiday.

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Arrival date (latest first)

Perfect overnight stop , water on…

Overall 10 out of 10
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Sept 2026 Karen D. 1 review

Non-electric grass tent or motorhome pitch

Liked Perfect overnight stop , water on site , immaculate compost toilets and beautiful views great value for money would definitely come again

Recommend to friends Visit again

Would definitely recommend.

Overall 10 out of 10
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Sept 2026 Anonymous

Bell tent (adults only, premium)

Liked Lovely site, big open space. Amenities as described on website with lovely extra touches.
We stayed in the glamping yurt, the bed was very comfortable with cosy linen. Nikki was a great host and left us to our own devices after settling us in but was available if needed.

Disliked Nothing, it was perfect.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Perfect peaceful time away from the world

Overall 10 out of 10
Location		10
Value for money		10
Facilities / Activities		10
Customer service		10
Child friendliness		10
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Sept 2026 David S. 1 review

Non-electric grass tent or motorhome pitch

Liked Loved the peace and quiet
Toilets (composting) very well maintained
Beautiful walks from site
15 min to nearest pub walking

Disliked Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great

Overall 10 out of 10
Location		10
Value for money		10
Accommodation		10
Facilities / Activities		10
Customer service		10
Child friendliness		10
Cleanliness		10
Wifi	No rating

Aug 2026 Christopher M. 2 reviews

3 bedroom ready tent

Liked Great site, great facilities ,friendly hosts

Recommend to friends Visit again

Clean and tidy site. Will use…

Overall 8 out of 10
Location		8
Value for money		9
Facilities / Activities		6
Customer service		9
Child friendliness	No rating
Cleanliness		9
Wifi	No rating

Aug 2026 Man L. 4 reviews

Non-electric grass tent or motorhome pitch

Liked Clean and tidy site. Will use again.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Lovely peaceful site. Really beautiful surroundings.…

Overall 10 out of 10
Location		10
Value for money		10
Facilities / Activities		10
Customer service		10
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Wifi	No rating

Aug 2026 Becky H. 3 reviews

Non-electric grass tent or motorhome pitch

Liked Lovely peaceful site. Really beautiful surroundings. Owners were really friendly and kept the site spotless. An organised run with bacon sarnies at the end topped off a fab weekend!

Recommend to friends Visit again

Excellent campsite

Overall 10 out of 10
Location		10
Value for money		10
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Customer service		10
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Wifi		10

Aug 2026 Lisa P. 6 reviews

Non-electric grass tent or motorhome pitch

Liked Loved everything about this place. Very peaceful area and lovely views. Toilet facilities are done very well for a back to basics campsite…. Excellent communication on arrival and a great welcome to the campsite.

Disliked None

Recommend to friends Visit again

Peaceful nice views good location…

Overall 10 out of 10
Location		10
Value for money		10
Facilities / Activities		10
Customer service		10
Child friendliness		10
Cleanliness		10
Wifi	No rating

Aug 2026 Jason K. 1 review

Non-electric grass tent or motorhome pitch

Liked Peaceful nice views good location

Disliked None

Recommend to friends Visit again

A beautiful safe space

Overall 10 out of 10
Location		10
Value for money		10
Accommodation		10
Facilities / Activities		10
Customer service		10
Child friendliness	No rating
Cleanliness		10
Wifi		10

Aug 2026 alysha H. 1 review

Bell tent (adults only, premium)

Liked A stunning peaceful slice of heaven. Nikki and family has created a wonderful space in nature and as a solo female traveller I felt safe and looked after. I stayed in the bell tent which came furnished for 6 nights and I had everything I needed, it was comfortable and beautiful inside, I've slept the best I have in years. Thank you so much for the hospitality and I will be back.

Disliked Nothing, everything was perfect, a magical stay with the eclipse and shooting stars as a bonus. What a beautiful view

Recommend to friends Visit again

Stay here was great. Amenities etc…

Overall 10 out of 10
Location		10
Value for money		8
Facilities / Activities		8
Customer service		10
Child friendliness	No rating
Cleanliness		9
Wifi	No rating

Aug 2026 Matt F. 1 review

Non-electric grass tent or motorhome pitch

Liked Stay here was great. Amenities etc were really clean and there was loads of space, scenery is fantastic too. You can tell Nikki and and her team (family) really care about the campsite and genuinely want you to enjoy your stay.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Features

Pop-up campsite

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 Parent & baby washroom Pick-up from public transport Picnic table 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 Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise

Utilities

Charging facilities Chemical disposal Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available No hot water Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Public transport nearby Shop nearby

Type

Farm Medium (26-50 pitches) Pop-up campsite

Accessibility

Uneven terrain; gravel or loose mud

Nearby leisure

Cycling nearby Horse riding nearby Leisure/theme park nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby

Location

Rusty Meadow

Sheepwash Lane

Godshill

Isle Of Wight

England

PO38 3JR

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)

GPS

50.62347°N
1.25772°W

Route directions

Please approach Sheepwash Lane from the Godshill end, as the turn into the site is a little wider.

Nearest transport

Coach

13.2 mi Clarence Pier

13.7 mi The Hard Interchange

14.2 mi City Centre South

Rail

3.5 mi Shanklin Rail Station

4.3 mi Lake (Isle of Wight) Rail Station

4.8 mi Sandown Rail Station

Ferry

7.8 mi Fishbourne IOW Ferry Terminal

8.7 mi Ryde Hoverport

9.1 mi Ryde Pier Head Ferry Terminal

Airport

23 mi Southampton Airport

27.4 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

As well as its eateries and play park, Godshill (15 minutes’ walk) has a retro attraction at the Model Village, with scale replicas of Isle of Wight towns and a mini-train chugging around the topiary gardens. There’s also a quality gift shop at The Old Smithy and Gardens, as well as a kitschy fairy-themed trail through the grounds. Have fun with the kids while supporting a good cause at the Isle Of Wight Donkey Sanctuary (five minutes’ drive), or meet kangaroos and meerkats at Amazon World Zoo (10 minutes). To stretch your legs and hopefully spot some local wildlife, follow the Red Squirrel Trail from Wroxall (also 10 minutes) for sightings of (you guessed it) red squirrels as well as deer and woodpeckers. The site is just a short drive from south-coast beaches, including Shanklin and Ventnor (both 15 minutes), and Compton Bay (25 minutes). Hit a rainy day? Climb aboard the Isle of Wight Steam Railway at Havenstreet (20 minutes) and enjoy island views from a classic train carriage.

Food and drink

The Griffin Pub 0.7 mi
Thai Journey Restaurant 0.7 mi
The Taverners Pub 0.7 mi
Worsley Tea Room and Bistro Restaurant 0.7 mi
Smokin Jacks Pub 1.7 mi
The White Horse Inn Pub 1.7 mi
The Chequers Inn Restaurant 1.7 mi
The Lakeside Restaurant 2.2 mi
The Fighting Cocks Pub 2.6 mi
The Cricketer's Rest Pub 2.7 mi

Groceries

The Cider Barn Off-licence 0.7 mi
Co-op Food Supermarket 3 mi
Lidl Supermarket 3.4 mi
Morrisons Supermarket 3.7 mi
Aldi Supermarket 3.8 mi
Asda Supermarket 4.9 mi
Co-op Food Supermarket 5.1 mi
Morrisons Supermarket 5.4 mi
Sainsbury's Supermarket 5.7 mi
Lidl Supermarket 5.7 mi

Parks and play

Ventnor Park 2.9 mi
Kingston Manor park 3 mi
Batts Copse Play Area Playground 3.3 mi
Big Meade Play Area Playground 3.3 mi
Big Meade park 3.3 mi
Snakes and Ladders Playground 3.4 mi
Fairyland Playground 3.4 mi
Pirate Ship Playground 3.4 mi
Rylstone Gardens park 3.6 mi
Tower Cottage Gardens park 3.6 mi

Family days out

Griffin Maze 0.6 mi
The Model Village 0.6 mi
Tourist Shops 0.7 mi
Appuldurcombe House 1.2 mi
Hoy Memorial 2.2 mi
Garlic Festival Site (seasonal) 2.5 mi
Ventnor Park Putting 2.8 mi
St Catherine's Oratory 2.9 mi
Ventnor Gnomon 3 mi
Bronze Age Burrial Barrow 3.1 mi

Public transport

Godshill Griffin 0.7 mi
Godshill Hollies 0.7 mi
Millers 0.7 mi
Stenbury 0.7 mi
Moor Farm Lane 0.7 mi
Godshill South 0.8 mi
Godshill School 0.8 mi
Jubilee Close 0.8 mi
Yarborough Close 1 mi
Bleak Down 1 mi

Beaches

Ventnor Beach 3 mi
Rocken End Beach 3.6 mi
Small Hope Beach 3.9 mi
Welcome Beach 4.1 mi

What’s nearby

Tee in the Park Golf course 2.9 mi
Hush Silent Disco Nightclub 5.6 mi
Brown's Golf Course 5.7 mi

Local services

South Wight Medical Practice Doctors 1 mi
Gulf Fuel station 1.4 mi
Gulf Fuel station 1.8 mi
Niton Surgery Doctors 2.8 mi
Day Lewis Pharmacy 2.8 mi
Boots Pharmacy 3 mi
Jhoots Pharmacy 3.1 mi
Be.EV Charging station 3.1 mi
Ventnor Medical Centre Doctors 3.1 mi
Grove House Surgery Doctors 3.2 mi

Must see

Ventnor Botanic Gardens 3 mi

Blackgang Chine 3.4 mi

Carisbrooke Castle 5.1 mi

Dinosaur Isle 5.6 mi

Isle of Wight Steam Railway 5.9 mi

National Trust

Brighstone Shop and Museum 6.2 mi

Mottistone Manor Garden 7.3 mi

Bembridge Windmill 8.3 mi

Newtown Old Town Hall 9 mi

The Needles Old Battery and New Battery 14.2 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

APPULDURCOMBE 1.1 mi

The Godshill Valley and Plains 1.9 mi

The Mysteries of St Lawrence 2.7 mi

Niton Waterfall Walk 2.7 mi

VENTNOR BOTANIC GARDEN 2.8 mi

Local events

Southampton Boat Show (Friday, 18 September 2026 – Friday, 18 September 2026)
Southampton, Hampshire 20.2 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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Booking terms and conditions

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.

Arrivals and departures

Late arrivals must notify the park as soon as possible. Your booking will be held for 24 hours. After this period the management reserves the right to relet your unit.
No refunds/discounts for inclement weather, late arrivals or early departures.
Please pick any available pitch on arrival.
The site will send you further check-in information 7 day(s) before your arrival.

Changes to your holiday

Bookings cannot be amended within 3 day(s) of arrival.

Dogs

Dogs are not allowed if you are staying in the accommodation units.
Dogs must be kept on leads and supervised at all times.

General

Please note that the toilet facilities are unisex.
Quiet hours must be respected between 10 p.m. and 7:30 a.m..
Radio, music and TV players must be kept at a low volume. Car doors and boots must be closed quietly.
This site has no on-site shower facilities.

Occupancy

No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.

Pitches

Please note, pup tents are to be used for storage purposes only. Guests may not use them for sleeping.

Safety

Barbecues are permitted but must be raised off the ground and attended by an adult at all times.
Firearms are not permitted.
Firepits are permitted but must be raised off the ground and attended by an adult at all times.
Fires, barbecues and/or firepits will not be permitted in dry, windy and/or hot weather conditions.
Guests are advised to bring a good quality torch with them as parts of the site are unlit.
Open fires are prohibited.
Please do not touch or feed the animals.

Taxes

This area is not subject to city tax.

Visitors

Visitors must leave the premises by 10:30 p.m..

Payment terms

Frequently asked questions

Does Rusty Meadow have a swimming pool? No View all features
Is Rusty Meadow dog friendly? Yes View all features
What attractions are near Rusty Meadow? As well as its eateries and play park, Godshill (15 minutes’ walk) has a retro attraction at the Model Village, with scale replicas of Isle of Wight towns and a mini-train chugging … Read more

When can I check in and check out of Rusty Meadow?

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Perfect overnight stop , water on…

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Perfect peaceful time away from the world

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Clean and tidy site. Will use…

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Lovely peaceful site. Really beautiful surroundings.…

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