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The Woodland Retreat

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Peaceful woodland retreat 15 minutes’ walk from the Portsmouth ferry
Access to local walks towards Quarr Abbey, beaches and Ryde
A five-minute walk to bus stops; 20 minutes to a shop and restaurants

With red squirrels, buzzards, jays and other woodland creatures, The Woodland Retreat is a wildlife haven on the Isle of Wight. The woodland setting is just a 15-minute walk from Fishbourne, where there is a ferry service to Portsmouth. You needn't bring a car either, as bus stops are only a five-minute walk away from the site. The Woodland Retreat is all about relaxing and meeting new people. As well as having woodland creatures, it has stunning trees, plants and flowers, and it feels very tucked away despite being so close to the local village and public transport. It’s just a 20-minute walk from the local monastery Quarr Abbey, which has a tearoom and peaceful gardens. Beaches are also within striking distance, including Woodside Beach (a 45-minute walk or a 35-minute trip by bus) and the beaches in Ryde (a 20-minute bus trip). There are splendid walks from The Woodland Retreat to Ryde, beaches and Quarr Abbey. The local village is Wootton Bridge, a 20-minute walk or a five-minute bus away. It has a food shop, a couple of restaurants, a pizzeria, charity shops, a pharmacy and a lovely lake.

Site type

Opens April 2, 2025

Languages spoken

English

Open from Wed, Apr 2 2025 to Thu, Jan 1 2026

Nearby sites that are bookable on Pitchup.com

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable sites.

Features

No dogs allowed

Campfires 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 Car parking by site/unit 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 No dogs allowed No pets allowed

Themes

Forest Hikers’ paradise Leave the car at home Peaceful 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

Tiny (1-10 sites)

Accessibility

Disabled facilities

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Cycling nearby Golf nearby Indoor pool nearby Mountain biking nearby Outdoor pool nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Tennis nearby

Location

The Woodland Retreat

The Plantation

Ashlake Copse Road

Fishbourne

Ryde

Isle Of Wight

England

PO33 4LG

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London GMT (GMT+00:00)

GPS

50.72821°N
-1.21775°W

Nearest transport

Coach

10.5 km Clarence Pier

11 km The Hard Interchange

11.9 km City Centre South

Rail

4.1 km Ryde Esplanade Rail Station

4.2 km Ryde Pier Head Rail Station

4.3 km Ryde St Johns Road Rail Station

Ferry

0.6 km Fishbourne IOW Ferry Terminal

4.2 km Ryde Pier Head Ferry Terminal

4.2 km Ryde Hoverport

Airport

26.6 km Southampton Airport

43.7 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

Attractions and activities nearby include: - Isle of Wight Steam Railway - Wootton Station: half an hour’s walk - Haven Falconry Bird of Prey Centre: 10 minutes’ drive - Osborne (former royal residence): 20 minutes - Wight Military and Heritage Museum: 25 minutes - Sandown (seaside): 25 minutes - Blackgang Chine (oldest amusement park in the UK): 35 minutes - The Needles (chalk stacks): 45 minutes.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name	Distance	Type	2020	2019	2018	2017
Ryde	4.8 km	Sea	N/A	Good	Good	Good
Stokes Bay	7.3 km	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Cowes	7.8 km	Sea	N/A	Good	Good	Excellent
Seagrove	7.9 km	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Good	Good
Lee-On-Solent	8.1 km	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Isle of Wight Steam Railway 2.6 km

Osborne House 4.7 km

Carisbrooke Castle 8.2 km

Dinosaur Isle 9.3 km

Royal Navy Submarine Museum 9.6 km

National Trust

Bembridge Windmill 9.8 km

Newtown Old Town Hall 13.2 km

Brighstone Shop and Museum 15.7 km

Mottistone Manor Garden 16.7 km

The Needles Old Battery and New Battery 26.3 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

OSBORNE 4.1 km

NORRIS CASTLE 5.3 km

Newport - River Medina - Cowes - Newport 6.1 km

Newport Town 6.3 km

NUNWELL 6.5 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 The Woodland Retreat have a swimming pool? No View all features
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What attractions are near The Woodland Retreat? Attractions and activities nearby include: - Isle of Wight Steam Railway - Wootton Station: half an hour’s walk - Haven Falconry Bird of Prey Centre: 10 minutes’ drive - Osborne (former royal … Read more
When can I check in and check out of The Woodland Retreat?

On-park accommodation

Arrive: 4 p.m. – 9 p.m.

Depart by: 10 a.m.

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