The Hydeaway

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Beautiful views across the valley.
Beautiful views across the valley.
View across the valley
Just pull up and relax!
Needles
Seclusion and privacy
Plenty of room on the grass tent pitches.
The spring grasses and flowers are waking up to join us!
Sunrise from bed
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View across the valley
Just pull up and relax!
Needles

  • Off-grid Isle of Wight site 10 minutes’ drive from seaside Gurnard
  • Osborne 20 minutes’ drive and The Needles Old Battery half an hour
  • Family-friendly with direct access to coastal walks and cycling routes
Our glampsite features a range of carefully curated accommodation options to suit different tastes and preferences: Bell Tents, Tent Pitches, and Campervan Pitches. Our bell tents are spacious and thoughtfully furnished, offering a cosy yet stylish place to unwind and settle into the slower pace of outdoor living. Each tent is equipped with comfortable beds, soft linens, and rustic details that blend beautifully with the natural surroundings, offering plenty of space for both romantic getaways and relaxed family adventures. For those who love the simple pleasure of pitching their own tent and waking to birdsong and valley views, our boutique tent pitches offer a back-to-nature escape with a touch of style. Whether you’re a seasoned camper or trying it for the first time, The Hydeaway provides a gentle, welcoming setting to unwind under canvas. Bring your own tent, bedding, and camping gear—or, if you’d rather travel light, we offer hire kits that include a small firepit with starter pack, a gas camping stove, and all the basic cooking and dining essentials. Just let us know when booking. Whether you're touring the island or looking for a few peaceful nights in your home on wheels, our boutique campervan pitches offer the ideal place to pause and reconnect. Nestled along the edge of a sweeping valley, each pitch invites you to enjoy the beauty of nature with just the right amount of comfort and space. Pitch details: Approx. 9m x 4m Each campervan pitch accommodates up to four guests and is designed for self-contained campervans or small motorhomes, offering plenty of space to settle in comfortably while keeping the site open, peaceful, and low-impact. While there’s no electric hookup, power banks can be hired on site to keep your essentials charged — and you’ll find plenty of other thoughtful amenities close by to make your stay easy and enjoyable. Each pitch on the site is thoughtfully positioned to overlook the rolling greenery of our peaceful site, framed by hedgerows and scattered trees that invite wildlife to pass through. In keeping with the glampsite's dedication to sustainability, a range of eco-friendly facilities is available to ensure guests’ comfort without compromising the environment: Two Compost Toilets: Thoughtfully maintained and designed to minimise ecological impact, the compost toilets are clean, odour-free, and user-friendly. Chemical toilet waste disposal point: A convenient facility for campervan users to responsibly manage waste. Hot Shower: A solar-powered shower provides a warm and delightful way to refresh after a day of exploring. Handwashing Facility: Strategically placed handwashing station with biodegradable soap helps maintain hygiene in an eco-conscious way. Washing Up Facilities: A designated area for washing dishes, equipped with eco-friendly detergents and plenty of running water. Power packs for charging phones. Also available on site: Drinking water Car parking Undercover bike storage As part of the experience, we recommend bringing a good torch for evenings under our low-level lighting, along with your own towels and a pair of wellies for exploring the fields, forest paths, and nearby coastal walks—because a little adventure is always part of the charm. The Hydeaway is home to abundant blackberries, sloes, and crab apples, while barn owls and sparrow hawks are frequent visitors. The surrounding valley offers scenic views, with nearby Gurnard village and the coastal town of Cowes just a short walk away. Guests can explore coastal paths, cycling routes, and the ancient woodlands of Parkhurst Forest, rich in diverse birdlife and native flora.

Site type

Tent sites 3
RV sites 2
Rent a tent 4
Open now
Opens March 20
Please note
  • The campground/park does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Breed-specific legislation (i.e. Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro) and/or any of the following: Staffordshire bull terrier, American Staffordshire terrier, Rottweiler, any Mastiff or Tosa.
  • Group bookings of 2 or more units (e.g. tent, caravan, RV or accommodation hire) traveling together are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • Group bookings of 8 or more adults are not permitted (couples and immediate family members excepted).
  • No bachelor/bachelorette parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • At least one of the party members must be aged 18 or over.
  • If making a fire, the fuel, logs and coal have to be purchased on site.
  • Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.
  • There is no reception building on-site: on arrival please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Fri, Mar 20 to

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2 adults
0 children
0 dogs

Reviews

9.7

Overall rating from 14 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

100% would recommend this site to a friend

100% would stay here again

What customers say

This small, friendly site offers a peaceful, back-to-nature escape with beautiful views. Guests rave about the accommodating hosts, excellent facilities (clean showers!), and the tidy grounds. Perfect for a relaxing, quiet break away from the hustle and bustle. A traffic mirror is now in place to improve entrance visibility.

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Location. Great hosts.…

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8 out of 10
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Anonymous

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked Location. Great hosts.

Recommend to friends Visit again

We had one of the two…

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Value for money
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 Steven B. 1 review

Primitive gravel campervan campsite

Liked We had one of the two camper van pitches (non hookup). Very quiet location. Much of the site is left to nature with a lovely meadow and the grass and wild flowers left to grow between the pitches. Great shower.

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thank you, Steven, for taking the time to leave a review.

We're delighted that you enjoyed the peace and quiet of The Hydeaway and the wildflower meadow and natural grass areas are an important part of creating a relaxing environment for both our guests and local wildlife, so it's wonderful to hear that you appreciated them.

We're also pleased that you enjoyed the shower facilities and hope you left feeling refreshed and relaxed.

Thank you for choosing to stay with us and we look forward to meeting you again,

Best wishes,
Jan

Hosts very accommodating, fantastic views and…

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10 out of 10
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 Gary B. 1 review

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked Hosts very accommodating, fantastic views and facilities. Just perfect

Disliked Nothing to dislike

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Hi Gary,
Thank you for the lovely review, we're glad you liked our site and your photos are fabulous! We look forward to seeing you again sometime,

Jan

Beautiful site, excellent facilities and a…

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10 out of 10
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Value for money
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Peter B. 1 review

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked Beautiful site, excellent facilities and a very helpful and attentive owner.
Couldn’t ask for more!

Disliked Nothing. Everything was perfect!

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thank you so much for your wonderful review. We're delighted you enjoyed your stay and that you found the campsite beautiful and the facilities excellent. It was a pleasure to welcome you, and we hope to see you again for another relaxing stay in the future. Safe travels until then!
Jan

Friendly, tidy and peaceful. Not a…

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Aaron A. 1 review

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked Friendly, tidy and peaceful. Not a place for people who want hot tubs, activities, entertainment etc, but perfect if you want a nice, peaceful meadow with a pleasant view and very welcoming owner.

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Hi! Thank you for your positive review and for choosing us. I'm glad you enjoyed the peaceful surroundings. We look forward to seeing you again,
Regards,
Jan

Highly recommend a stay, ideal for families.

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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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Wifi
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 Katia D. 1 review

Bell tent (four person)

Liked Very attentive host, the bedding provided was excellent addition and kids enjoyed playing in the open space.
An easy off the grid experience ideal for both organised and not organised camping enthusiasts.
The shower space was spacious for a family and had plenty of hot water am or pm time.

Disliked Exiting from the parking space into the main road has limited visibility

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From the manager: Hi, thank you so much for your review. I'm so glad you and the children enjoyed your stay. We have now revisited the possibility of putting a traffic mirror opposite the entrance to the site and this should be in situ in a couple of days. Thank you!
Regards,
Jan

Fab place for a relaxed, easy getaway

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10 out of 10
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Value for money
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Accommodation
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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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 Rhiannan H. 1 review

Bell tent (three person)

Liked Lovely little set up, small friendly and perfect for a relaxed getaway. Quiet, back to nature, friendly hosts and super clean. A perfect mix of camping/glamping on a small scale.

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thank you so much for you comments, also the photos which are lovely! We're happy you liked our site and enjoyed your stay, we look forward to seeing you again,
Regards
Jan

It was a pleasure to stay

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10 out of 10
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 Dominika Z. 1 review

Bell tent (four person)

Liked We spent two wonderful nights at this campsite and highly recommend it! The tent was perfectly clean, with very comfortable beds. We loved the welcoming touches of coffee, tea, and cookies. The setup is excellent: a private campfire spot, hot showers, and a useful kettle to use over the fire.The location is beautiful, quiet, and not overcrowded, offering plenty of privacy. Our children were absolutely delighted with the stay and loved the whole experience.The owner deserves a special mention – she is incredibly kind, welcoming, and always ready to help. It is the perfect place to relax in nature. We will definitely be back!

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Hi!
We're so glad you enjoyed your stay and had everything you needed. Thank you for your review, it's very much appreciated. It would be a pleasure to see you again in the future,
Regards,
Jan

Had a lovely experience

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8 out of 10
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Facilities / Activities
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Anonymous

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked What a lovely little camp site, exclusive number of pitches, fire pits avaliable and lovely crop circles that makes the experience feel private.
Added bonus the very friendly owners!

Disliked Showers were cold!

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Hi, thank you for your kind review. I'm so sorry the shower was cold for you, we have rectified the problem now. We would love to welcome you another time if you visit our island again,
Jan

Was perfect as an overnight stop backpacking on the coast path

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10 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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Cleanliness
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Wifi
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Andy R. 4 reviews

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked Shower... well equipped and sheltered, but still felt like it was outside (in a good way).
The view across the valley was great.

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Hi again Andy, thank you for giving us a review. We're so glad you liked the shower and, of course, the view. Hope to see you again soon,
Regards,
Jan

Features

Dogs allowed

Leisure on park

Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Playground Recreation room/arcade TV room Takeout Tennis Watersports

Amenities on park

Bath available Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Free wifi Grocery store Ice pack freezing Internet access Laundromat Parent & baby washroom Payphone Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Restrooms Shower available Washing-up area Wifi

Groups welcome

Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

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

Themes

Hikers’ paradise Peaceful

Utilities

Charging facilities Dump station Electric car charging point(s) Propane/gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Public transportation nearby

Type

Tiny (1-10 sites)

Accessibility

Bathrooms: Large spacious shower Uneven terrain; gravel or loose mud

Nearby leisure

Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Golf nearby Horseback riding nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Seasonal sites

Location

The Hydeaway

Rew Street

Gurnard

Cowes

Isle Of Wight

England

PO31 8NW

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)

GPS

50.7431°N
1.33365°W

Nearest transport

Coach
15.3 km Priestlands Place
15.4 km Stanford Hill
16.3 km Bus Station
Rail
12.3 km Ryde Pier Head Rail Station
12.3 km Ryde Esplanade Rail Station
12.7 km Ryde St Johns Road Rail Station
Ferry
3.4 km West Cowes Floating Bridge
3.4 km West Cowes Ferry Terminal
3.4 km East Cowes Floating Bridge
Airport
23.1 km Southampton Airport
35.4 km 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

The Isle of Wight is a haven for outdoor lovers, with miles of walks through Parkhurst Forest (five minutes’ drive), plus seaside hikes and bracing clifftop rambles. Keep an eye out for red squirrels as you go. The wetlands of the National Trust-managed Newtown National Nature Reserve (15 minutes) are home to wading birds and raptors, while you can stroll to 19th-century gun emplacements and dramatic sea views at The Needles Old Battery (half an hour). Osborne (20 minutes) was Queen Victoria’s seaside retreat; today you can tour the grand Italianate palace and spectacular gardens, explore Swiss Cottage – built for the royal offspring – or stroll through peaceful woodland. There’s more IOW heritage to discover at Appuldurcombe House (half an hour), a once-majestic Baroque-era mansion that's now slowly decaying, and Yarmouth Castle (20 minutes), a small Tudor fortress overlooking the Solent. After all that sightseeing, take the weight off your feet on the Isle of Wight Steam Railway as it chugs past farm fields and ancient woodland, stopping off at old-world stations like Havenstreet (25 minutes), where you can browse railway memorabilia and watch engineers at work.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Gurnard 2 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Cowes 3.2 km Sea N/AGoodGoodExcellent
Lepe 4.8 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Calshot 7.4 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Hillhead 10.9 km Sea N/AGoodGoodGood

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Osborne House 4.5 km

Carisbrooke Castle 6.3 km

Isle of Wight Steam Railway 9.4 km

Beaulieu National Motor Museum 12.3 km

Isle of Wight Pearl 13.2 km

National Trust

Newtown Old Town Hall 5.9 km

Brighstone Shop and Museum 11.9 km

Mottistone Manor Garden 12 km

Bembridge Windmill 18 km

The Needles Old Battery and New Battery 19.4 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

Lepe and The Solent Coastline – New Forest 4.8 km

NORRIS CASTLE 4.8 km

OSBORNE 5.1 km

Newport - River Medina - Cowes - Newport 5.3 km

Newport Town 5.7 km

Local events

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

    Southampton, England 18.2 km

  • New Forest and Hampshire County Show (Tuesday, July 28, 2026 – Tuesday, July 28, 2026)

    Brockenhurst, England 20.4 km

  • Wickham Festival (Thursday, July 30, 2026 – Thursday, July 30, 2026)

    Fareham, England 20.5 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.

Offers

Tipi, yurt, wigwam, dome, bell tent
Bell tent (three person)

  • 15% off

    –
    Min. stay 2 nights Max. stay 14 nights
Tipi, yurt, wigwam, dome, bell tent
Bell tent (four person)

  • 15% off

    –
    Min. stay 2 nights Max. stay 14 nights

Conditions apply - see pitch type section for details

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Frequently asked questions

  • Does The Hydeaway have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is The Hydeaway dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near The Hydeaway? The Isle of Wight is a haven for outdoor lovers, with miles of walks through Parkhurst Forest (five minutes’ drive), plus seaside hikes and bracing clifftop rambles. Keep an eye out for … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of The Hydeaway?
    RV, travel trailer and tent sites
    Arrive:  3 p.m. –  8 p.m.
    Depart by:  10 a.m.
    On-park 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 The Hydeaway? From $37.73 (for 1 night, 4 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.