The Chequers Inn

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  • Peaceful countryside site in a central Isle of Wight location
  • A 20-minute drive from beaches, Osborne House and the zoo
  • Linked to a traditional pub with meals, beer garden and play area
Bedding down somewhere within easy reach of a pub is often a fine idea for the simple convenience of having drinks and dinner within easy stumbling distance. And of course one surefire way to achieve that is to park up at a pitch owned by a pub… And that’s exactly what you can do at the Chequers Inn, which has caravan pitches just a few minutes’ stroll from the country pub of the same name a couple of minutes’ drive from the Isle of Wight village of Rookley. The surroundings here are full-on countryside, with plenty of walking and bike routes nearby (and a bus stop half an hour’s walk away if you’d like to explore further). The location pretty much in the centre of the island is handy for getting out and about to all the top attractions too: beaches, the zoo, Carisbrooke Castle and Osborne House are all within a 20-minute drive. Roam as far and wide as you wish, safe in the knowledge that eats and drinks await back at base. The inn itself is a traditional pub that serves up breakfasts, lunches and dinners along with local ales and cool drinks. There’s a big beer garden outside for fine days, and a sizeable play area where the kids can scamper about while you sip your pint. Food can be delivered to your pitch if you’ve run out of steam and fancy an easy night in. Facilities for the pitches include a water supply and a waste disposal area; guests can also use the pub facilities during opening hours. It’s a laidback place that’s happy to welcome families and dogs, and allows campfires and barbecues. Stabling stays are also available, and include a stable for one horse and bedding. The stables are just a few minutes' walk from the pitches. Surrounded by extensive off-road riding, this is a great place to explore in your saddle. Other facilities for horses include ample parking space for vehicles, horse boxes and trailers, an indoor and outdoor arena, an XC schooling field, a walker, a horse solarium and show jumps.

Site type

Travel trailer sites 6
RV sites 6
Open all year
Opens
Please note
  • This park has no on-site toilet and shower facilities.
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • Reception is unmanned after 10 p.m.. Please inform the park while on your way there should you expect to arrive after this time, so that the team can provide information about your unit/pitch.
  • Tents are not accepted at this park.
  • At least one of the party members must be aged 18 or over.
  • Minimum spacing of 5 metres between pitches.
  • Guests are advised to bring a good quality flashlight with them as parts of the park are unlit.

Languages spoken

English

Reviews

8.6

Overall rating from 34 Pitchup.com customers

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Peaceful

76% would recommend this site to a friend

74% would stay here again

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Would recommend

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Rebecca F.

Powered grass and gravel travel trailer campsite

Liked Lovely peaceful site.
The food at the pub was delicious and such friendly helpful staff.

Great customer service, nice pub. Would recommend going in the summer

Overall 8/10

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Hollie T.

Powered grass and gravel travel trailer campsite

Liked The pub has a good play area, friendly staff and they do an amazing carvery. Waste water and portaloos

Disliked No shower block

Dog friendly.. will use again

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Sara M.

Powered grass and gravel travel trailer campsite

Liked Excellent location in the ground of an old country inn. Level pitches water and power on every pitch .
Chemical disposal on site
The staff in the inn are very friendly and food delicious

Disliked No showers and only portaloo

But we are self sufficient so was non problem

Everything organised. Part of a pub grounds so great for food and…

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Debbie M.

Powered grass and gravel travel trailer campsite

Liked Everything organised. Part of a pub grounds so great for food and drinks.

Great pub on site

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Jennie C.

Powered grass and gravel travel trailer campsite

Liked Great pub, friendly, accommodating team, lovely food!

Good dog walks on hand

Pub itself was nice.…

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Hayley S.

Powered grass and gravel travel trailer campsite

Liked Pub itself was nice.

Disliked Unfortunately we left as soon as we parked. I'm not sure if the caravan next to us was on holiday or a permanent fixture but we were not happy that the two dogs they had were chained up to the smallest kennels I have ever seen. The poor things were whining, and barking which the man of the caravan just shouted for them to shut up. So cruel.

Good sized pitch . Friendly in the pub

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Angela W.

Powered grass and gravel travel trailer campsite

Liked Easy to check in . Has got portaloos . Good location

Disliked Not at lot of signal .

Perfect lovely place,nice pub very good food will stay again Highly recommended 👌…

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Anonymous

Powered grass and gravel travel trailer campsite

Liked Perfect lovely place,nice pub very good food will stay again
Highly recommended 👌

Not acceptable

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Anonymous

Powered grass and gravel travel trailer campsite

Liked Was OK for first few days but noisy first thing with people going to work so not many holiday makers but was quiet night time

Disliked As we were here for 7 nights the last few night were extremely unbearable as people arrived with dogs which were left day and night in kennels at rear of caravans barking through night and morning. Even had dogs being walked on pitch and dog fouled our pitch not acceptable

Very good value, good size pitches with water and electric

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Anonymous

Powered grass and gravel travel trailer campsite

Liked Good value, good sized pitches with electric and water. Access to pub and children's play area very handy.

Features

Portable toilet

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 Soft play area TV room Takeout Tennis Watersports

Amenities on park

Bath available Car parking by site/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Free wifi Grocery store Ice pack freezing Internet access Laundromat Local produce 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 Scouts welcome 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

Budget/backpacker Forest Hikers’ paradise Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Wild camping Wildlife haven

Utilities

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

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearby Nearby farmers' market Public transportation nearby

Type

Farm Pub campground Small (11-25 sites)

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horseback 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

Touring and motorhomes

Seasonal sites

Location

The Chequers Inn

Niton Road

Rookley

Isle Of Wight

England

PO38 3NZ

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

50.6448°N
1.27896°W

Nearest transport

Coach
20.1 km Clarence Pier
20.9 km The Hard Interchange
21.7 km City Centre South
Rail
7.1 km Shanklin Rail Station
8 km Lake (Isle of Wight) Rail Station
8.4 km Sandown Rail Station
Ferry
10.8 km Fishbourne IOW Ferry Terminal
12.5 km East Cowes Floating Bridge
12.6 km West Cowes Floating Bridge
Airport
34.4 km Southampton Airport
41.7 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 packed with things to do, and from this central spot they’re all pretty easy to access. If you’re here for the coast (good choice), it’s a 15-minute drive to the sandy stretches at Ventnor and Shanklin, or half an hour to snap pics of The Needles from the coast path. Alternative days out for those with kids in tow might include the rides and themed areas (like Underwater World and Cowboy Town) at Blackgang Chine (10 minutes’ drive), the falconry displays, toboggan slides and mini train rides at Robin Hill (10 minutes) or meeting the residents of the Isle of Wight Zoo (20 minutes). To throw a bit of heritage into the mix, plan days out at former royal summer residence Carisbrooke Castle (10 minutes) and ornate Osborne House (20 minutes), of which Queen Victoria said ‘it is impossible to imagine a prettier spot’. The Isle of Wight Steam Railway (15 minutes) is another excellent way to get a sense of times gone by.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Ventnor 7.5 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Shanklin 7.7 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentGood
Sandown 9.1 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Yaverland 10.4 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentGood
Ryde 13.2 km Sea N/AGoodGoodGood

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Carisbrooke Castle 5.3 km

Blackgang Chine 6.6 km

Ventnor Botanic Gardens 7 km

Isle of Wight Steam Railway 8.1 km

Dinosaur Isle 9.7 km

National Trust

Brighstone Shop and Museum 8.3 km

Mottistone Manor Garden 10 km

Newtown Old Town Hall 11.7 km

Bembridge Windmill 13.7 km

The Needles Old Battery and New Battery 21.1 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

The Godshill Valley and Plains 1.3 km

APPULDURCOMBE 4.4 km

NORTHCOURT 5.3 km

Carisbrooke –Tennyson – Shepherds Circular Ridge Walk 5.3 km

Carisbrooke Castle and the Tennyson Trail 5.3 km

Local events

  • Goodwood Festival of Speed (Thursday, July 10, 2025 – Thursday, July 10, 2025)

    Chichester, England 45.6 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.

Nearest sites

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Frequently asked questions

  • Does The Chequers Inn have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is The Chequers Inn dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near The Chequers Inn? The Isle of Wight is packed with things to do, and from this central spot they’re all pretty easy to access. If you’re here for the coast (good choice), it’s a 15-minute … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of The Chequers Inn?
    RV, travel trailer and tent sites
    Arrive:  noon –  10 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
    On-park accommodation
    Arrive:  Anytime –  Anytime
    Depart by:  Anytime

    As check-in is at the pub, during busier periods throughout the day it is recommended that you pitch up first then come to pay between 3pm - 5pm when the pub is quieter.

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  • How much does it cost to stay at The Chequers Inn? From $37.13 (for 1 night, 4 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.