Camp Corve

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Grass and gravel touring pitches (added by manager 11 Jul 2024)
Grassy pitches
Bell tent exterior
Bell tent interior

  • Family-friendly site on a hillside wooded glade with an old farmstead
  • A 15-minute drive to Brighstone Bay and 20 minutes to Compton Bay
  • Communal firepit and easy access to footpaths
All set to start your family break on the Isle of Wight? With Camp Corve as your base, it’ll be off to a flying start. The site is surrounded by an ancient woodland in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, 15 minutes’ drive away from the nearest family-friendly stretch of sand. What activities might you get stuck into around here? Walking, cycling, skateboarding, sitting around a firepit, swimming and surfing, to list but a few. There's a barn-based skatepark a couple of minutes’ walk away and it’s a five-minute drive to Military Road, which has sweet coastal views and beaches. Beach time? Head for the family-friendly Brighstone Bay, accessible from Grange Chine (15 minutes’ drive), or Compton Bay (20 minutes’ drive) for its north-westerly chalk cliff views and surf school. The quiet leafy lane leading to the site becomes a bridleway that leads onto extensive hikes through Isle of Wight landscapes too. Tucked into a hillside, Camp Corve's wooded glade is on an old farmstead with six acres of space. Vast skies and rolling countryside? Indeed. Private and sheltered by young and mature trees, wild plants and grass? Oh, yes. Birds and small animals also call this place home, so kids won’t be the only ones playing about. No need to sacrifice home comforts here, as the site has a ‘Squirrels and Hedgehogs’ toilet and hot shower building fashioned from recycled bricks from around the old farm. Power sockets are available, as is an accessible toilet. The ‘Ash Circle’ has two communal firepits with logs available and an outdoor sink for washing up. Cars are parked in the farmyard area, where there’s a wheelbarrow-trolley to transport your gear.

Site type

Tent sites 15
Rent a tent 1
Open now
Opens April 1
Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • Group bookings of 12 or more adults are not permitted (couples and immediate family members excepted).
  • Bookings must not be for more than 14 consecutive nights.
  • No cars/motorcycles at the site. All cars must be parked in the designated area.
  • At least one of the party members must be aged 25 or over.
  • Only knives up to a blade length of 3 inches are allowed into the campsite for use in cooking.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Mon, Apr 1 to

Pitch types & availability

Reviews

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Only showing reviews for the last 30 months.

Lovely location, great facilities, and friendly host - we had the bell…

Overall 10/10
Location 8
Value for money 8
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 8
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 8
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 6
Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Little Owl bell tent

Liked: Lovely location, great facilities, and friendly host - we had the bell tent and it was lovely, very clean and spacious

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Super campsite hidden on the island. Very peaceful location with lots of…

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness No rating
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 10
Hazel S. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked: Super campsite hidden on the island. Very peaceful location with lots of walks and dog friendly. Great showers

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Yup…

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 2
Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Little Owl bell tent

Liked: Yup

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Great ambiance and well run

Overall 10/10
Location 8
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 8
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi No rating
Ben S. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Power optional grass and gravel travel trailer campsite

Liked: Fantastic place. Great ambiance. Very welcoming. Facilities good. It even has a scare park! I would (and will) return :-)

Disliked: Nothing

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Lovely, relaxed camp site in ideal location with friendly hosts.

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 8
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 8
Wifi No rating
Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked: Location Facilities Relaxed atmosphere Not over crowded - pitches well spaced put Skate park on site gave an opportunity to try a new sport Friendly hosts

Disliked: Could have been slightly easier to recycle and dispose of waste.

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Excellent site in a beautiful spot on the isle of Wight

Overall 8/10
Location 10
Value for money 8
Accommodation 8
Facilities / Activities 8
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 8
Wifi No rating
Zoe I. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Little Owl bell tent

Liked: How undeveloped and quiet it is The new shower block, toilets and washing facilities Cleanliness of the camp and bell tent Very helpful, informative and friendly staff (Hamish) Location Modern and Hot Shower

Disliked: Not dislikes, just suggestions: It would have been helpful if the toilet and showers had shelves and mirrors It would be great if there was a fridge for all guests, rather than just those who are Glamping

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Lovely small & quiet campsite with trees & wildflowers

Overall 8/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 8
Facilities / Activities 6
Customer service 6
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 6
Wifi 10
Lenka G. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked: Lovely small campsite tucked away from main roads. Picturesque surroundings, quiet and very friendly. Nice layout with trees and wildflowers and I also liked the fact that cars stayed in car park so children could play freely.

Disliked: The lack of bins was very impractical (no recycling facilities which was a shame). Also, there didn’t seem to be anyone doing any cleaning of the toilets/showers and washing up areas.

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Excellent site with clean and well catered facilities.

Overall 10/10
Location 8
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi No rating
Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked: Excellent well maintained facilities, pitches are well spaced so it doesn’t feel over crowded and you have plenty of room. The fire pits and lights along the path are gorgeous. Very friendly staff

Disliked: The site is fantastic however if using public transport to reach it there is one 1 very infrequent service.

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A relaxed site with space for kids to explore.

Overall 8/10
Location 8
Value for money 8
Accommodation 6
Facilities / Activities 4
Customer service 2
Child friendliness 8
Cleanliness 8
Wifi No rating
Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked: There were a choice of areas to pitch and we chose a quieter spot away from the glamping and toilets. It was quiet and a lovely natural area. It was great to see the stars at night.

Disliked: There were no bins on site apart from in the bathrooms, so there was nowhere to put rubbish when washing up...and no clear place to put bin bags. No recycling. It was hard to find or get hold of the campsite owner. There is no reception area. There's a mobile number available, but hard to reach.

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Excellent site with clean facilities and level pitches

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 2
Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked: Just in a few words excellent place.. nice and quiet and clean facilities loved it definitely coming there again .. (hoping we get a good weather next time lol )

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Features

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 Scouts welcome 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 Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Wildlife haven

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

Farm Small (11-25 sites)

Accessibility

Disabled facilities

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Climbing nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horseback riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Leisure/theme park nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Surf school nearby Watersports nearby

Location

Camp Corve

Corve Lane

Chale Green

Ventnor

Isle Of Wight

England

PO38 2LA

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

50.62069°N
-1.32626°W

Nearest transport

Coach
21.8 km Priestlands Place
21.9 km Stanford Hill
22.1 km Bus Shelter
Rail
10.5 km Shanklin Rail Station
11.7 km Lake (Isle of Wight) Rail Station
12.3 km Sandown Rail Station
Ferry
14.8 km Fishbourne IOW Ferry Terminal
15.4 km East Cowes Floating Bridge
15.5 km West Cowes Floating Bridge
Airport
36.7 km Southampton Airport
39.8 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

With white cliffs and golden sands, the Isle of Wight's coast is likely to snatch your attention. Get the classic golden sand at Brook Bay (15 minutes) and then track down the traditional fishing cove Steephill Cove (15 minutes). If you want a vintage kind of beach day, head to Ventnor (20 minutes) to hire traditional beach huts with wheels. Blackgang Chine (10 minutes) is another spot full of heritage – it's famed as the UK’s oldest amusement park. The 400-foot drop tower has views of the sea before the big drop. Those of you keen on gathering some historical knowledge can pay a visit to Carisbrooke Castle (15 minutes), Mottistone Gardens and Estate (20 minutes), Model Village Godshill (10 minutes) or the 88-acre Robin Hill (20 minutes). The Needles Landmark Attraction (half an hour), of course, is a must-see with views of white cliffs and demos like glass blowing or sweet making. A botanic garden, zoos and a farm park are within a short drive of the site.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020 2019 2018 2017
Ventnor 8.8 km Sea N/A Excellent Excellent Excellent
Compton Bay 10.8 km Sea N/A Excellent Excellent Excellent
Shanklin 10.8 km Sea N/A Excellent Excellent Good
Sandown 13 km Sea N/A Excellent Excellent Excellent
Yaverland 14.4 km Sea N/A Excellent Excellent Good

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Blackgang Chine 3.6 km

Ventnor Botanic Gardens 5.5 km

Isle of Wight Pearl 6.9 km

Carisbrooke Castle 7.5 km

Isle of Wight Steam Railway 12.3 km

National Trust

Brighstone Shop and Museum 5.5 km

Mottistone Manor Garden 7.4 km

Newtown Old Town Hall 11.8 km

Bembridge Windmill 17.8 km

The Needles Old Battery and New Battery 18.3 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

NORTHCOURT 3.5 km

Blackgang - Niton - St Catherine's Down - Blackgang 3.8 km

Niton Waterfall Walk 4.5 km

The Godshill Valley and Plains 5.6 km

APPULDURCOMBE 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.

Nearest sites

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable sites.

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Frequently asked questions

  • Does Camp Corve have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Camp Corve dog friendly? No View all features
  • What attractions are near Camp Corve? With white cliffs and golden sands, the Isle of Wight's coast is likely to snatch your attention. Get the classic golden sand at Brook Bay (15 minutes) and then track down the … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Camp Corve?
    RV, travel trailer and tent sites
    Arrive:  3 p.m. –  8 p.m.
    Depart by:  noon
    On-park accommodation
    Arrive:  3 p.m. –  8 p.m.
    Depart by:  noon
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Camp Corve? From $53.67 (for 1 night, 4 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.