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Rustys Retreat bell tent (adults only)
From GBP 140 (GBP 140)
2 people maximum 
No dogs allowed Rusty’s Retreat at Rusty Meadow
Escape to the peace and quiet of the Isle of Wight countryside with Rusty’s Retreat – our brand-new 6-metre luxury bell tent at Rusty Meadow. Designed for two adults only, it’s the perfect romantic hideaway for couples who want the camping experience with a touch of comfort.
Inside, you’ll find a proper wooden bed with hotel-style bedding, rustic rugs underfoot, and a pair of cosy bucket chairs with a table for morning coffee or evening wine. Warm fairy lights and lanterns set the mood at night, giving the tent that magical glamping glow. A small camping stove and kettle are provided so you can enjoy a simple cuppa whenever you fancy.
Outside, soak up the wide open views across the fields and settle in for some of the Isle of Wight’s most spectacular sunsets. Your private picnic bench and firepit make the perfect spot to toast marshmallows, stargaze, or simply rest and recharge surrounded by nature.
Guests also have access to all the facilities at Rusty Meadow pop-up campsite, including compost loos, a washing-up station, a solar charging point, and free firewood for your campfire.
Please note: Rusty’s Retreat is strictly 2 adults only and no dogs.
Please bring your own towels and cooking equipment.
Dimensions
19.7ft width × 19.7ft length
1 room
Open space 1 x King sized bed
No toilets in the unit: shared facilities available.
No showers on site.
Features
Bed linen 1 included, 1 max. Car 1 included, 1 max. Doona and pillows 2 included, 2 max. Beds made up Car parking by site/unit Dry toilet / eco toilet Firepit Firewood provided Lanterns/fairy lights Outdoor furniture Uneven terrain; gravel or loose mud Other restrictions
No dogs allowed
Availability
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Rusty Meadow
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Reviews
100% would recommend this campground to a friend
100% would stay here again
It was excellent, it was clean and it wasn't loud either
Unpowered grass tent or motorhome site
Liked First time myself and for my children and I loved it would definitely return. Wish they opened all year round.
Recommend to friends Visit again
From the manager: Thank you so much for taking the time to leave us a review, they are really important to us and we are so grateful! It was an absolute pleasure to meet you and chat with you! We are definitely looking at how we can work with the pop up limitations to be open a little longer. You are welcome back any time x
Excellent. Well worth finding your way to Rusty Meadow for a stay!
Unpowered grass tent or motorhome site
Liked Simplicity done beautifully. Love the kind attention to detail and ease of booking. Peaceful field, great amenities and wonderful view/sunsets.
Disliked Everything is on a slope albeit gentle. Bring wedges etc to level out vehicles/tables if like me you carry a spirit level in your head :D
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From the manager: Hi Peter thanks so much for leaving us a review we are so grateful to you and for staying with us! We are lucky that we have lots of flat space too so plenty of options should a van not have chocs. Wishing you all the very best!
loved our stay, me and my…
Unpowered grass tent or motorhome site
Liked loved our stay, me and my two kids had a fantastic weekend. loved the site very clean and super friendly. so quiet and peaceful, kids lots of space to play. we will definitely be back next year
Disliked none
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From the manager: Kirsty thank you so much for your kind words and coming to stay with us! We really do appreciate it and will definitely look forward to welcoming you next year!
Gorgeous site, accommodating hosts, spotless facilities!…
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Liked Gorgeous site, accommodating hosts, spotless facilities!
Disliked Nothing!
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From the manager: Thank you so much Joseph, you review means the world to us! We’ve tried to do our best within the limitations we have as a pop up and so your kind words really make it all worthwhile x
Amazing
Unpowered grass tent or motorhome site
Liked Was a lovely site
Quiet, clean
Good facilities
A great site
Highly recommend
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From the manager: Hi Carol, thank you so much for taking the time to leave us a review, its really kind of you and means a lot to us! Hope to see you again!
Quiet. Good views. Charging station. Good price. Clean composting…
Unpowered grass tent or motorhome site
Liked Quiet.
Good views.
Charging station.
Good price.
Clean composting toilets.
Helpful staff
Disliked lack of shower.
Lack of hot water for cleaning dishes
A lot of the pitches are on the side of a hill, thankfully we had a choice of pitches
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From the manager: Hi Ciaran, thanks so much for taking the time to leave us a review and for your kind words, we really appreciate it. As a pop up campsite we are very limited in what we are able to offer as temporary structures and our listing does state that we do not have showers so I am sorry if you were not aware of this. Most of our campers also heat water on their stoves for washing up so being unable to have hot water hasn't been an issue. We are looking to possibly put in a gas shower next year. Also the site is approx 3 acres and 2 of the acres are flat, with a slight incline up towards the toilets and facilities. Just wanted to clarify that for anyone reading your review as 'side of a hill' could be a little misleading, but glad you were able to find a space that could work for you. Enjoy the rest of your summer and thanks again for staying with us!
Lovely clean, peaceful campsite. Stayed 2…
Unpowered grass tent or motorhome site
Liked Lovely clean, peaceful campsite. Stayed 2 nights with my dog, lots of space and only a 15min walk to the local pub. Away from the main road so nice and quiet at night. The perfect spot if you enjoy wild camping but like the basic amenities aswell.
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From the manager: Hi Elle, thank you so much for taking the time to leave us a review and for your kind words. Thanks also for choosing to stay at our site, we love the pictures of your dogs too! Hope to see you again!
Brilliant
Unpowered grass tent or motorhome site
Liked Wonderful,rustic pop up site.
Amazing location with the added bonus of compostable toilets,wash station and charging facility,so well thought out by experienced owner, who has travelled the globe with her family.
I will return….
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From the manager: Hi Penny
Thank you so much for taking the time to leave us such a lovely review, it means the world to us! It was a pleasure to meet you both and look forward to welcoming you again soon x
Everything was brilliant an no trouble…
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Liked Everything was brilliant an no trouble
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From the manager: Thank you so much Edward! We are so grateful for you taking the time to give us a review! As it’s our first year these are more important than ever! You are welcome back any time!
Recommended quite break
Unpowered grass tent or motorhome site
Liked Nice quite and secluded location would definitely visit again,
Disliked Quite easy to miss when driving past
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From the manager: Hi Steven, thank you so much for taking the time to leave a review. It was lovely to meet you both and hope you had a great rest of your quick trip to the island! We have some limitations on what we can do with regard to signage on a pop-up site, but we really appreciate your feedback! Would love to welcome you back again in the future!
Features
Pop-up campground
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 WatersportsAmenities on site
Bath available Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Laundry Parent & baby washroom Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Toilet block Washing-up area WifiGroups welcome
D. of E. welcome Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all yearThemes
Budget/backpacker Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradiseUtilities
Charging facilities Dump point Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearby Public transport nearbyType
Farm Medium (26-50 sites) Pop-up campgroundAccessibility
Uneven terrain; gravel or loose mudLocation
Rusty Meadow
Sheepwash Lane
Godshill
Isle Of Wight
England
PO38 3JR
Directions Timezone
Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)
GPS
50.62347°N
1.25772°W
Route directions
Nearest transport
Coach
Rail
Ferry
AirportPlease 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
Water quality at nearby bathing waters
| Name | Distance | Type | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ventnor | 4.8 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Shanklin | 6 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Good |
| Sandown | 8.3 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Yaverland | 9.8 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Good |
| Whitecliff Bay | 12.7 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Must see
Ventnor Botanic Gardens 4.8 km
Blackgang Chine 5.5 km
Carisbrooke Castle 8.1 km
Dinosaur Isle 9 km
Isle of Wight Steam Railway 9.6 km
National Trust
Brighstone Shop and Museum 10 km
Mottistone Manor Garden 11.8 km
Bembridge Windmill 13.4 km
Newtown Old Town Hall 14.4 km
The Needles Old Battery and New Battery 22.9 km
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
APPULDURCOMBE 1.8 km
The Godshill Valley and Plains 3 km
The Mysteries of St Lawrence 4.4 km
Niton Waterfall Walk 4.4 km
VENTNOR BOTANIC GARDEN 4.5 km
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 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?
Read moreCamping and caravan Arrive: 3 p.m. – Anytime Depart by: 11 a.m. - How much does it cost to stay at Rusty Meadow? From $31.11 (for 1 night, 5 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.