Rusty Meadow

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Rusty's Retreat Bell Tent for adults only
Rusty's retreat bell tent for adults only
Love camping!
Rusty's retreat bell tent for adults only
Rusty's retreat bell tent for adults only
Rusty's retreat bell tent for adults only
Rusty's retreat bell tent for adults only
Bell tent
Rusty's retreat bell tent for adults only
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Love camping!
Rusty's retreat bell tent for adults only
Rusty's retreat bell tent for adults only

  • Peaceful Isle of Wight pop-up site 15 minutes’ drive from Ventnor
  • Worsley Obelisk 40 minutes’ walk; Shanklin Beach 15 minutes’ drive
  • Compost toilets, water and USB charging; pubs 15 minutes’ stroll
No frills. No fuss. Just fresh air and bags of space to play. That’s what you get at Rusty Meadow pop-up site, which is 15 minutes’ drive from Ventnor on the Isle of Wight and provides its guests with a 15% discount on ferries to and from the mainland. Set in three acres of peaceful farmland, it has back-to-basics pitches in a hay meadow with composting toilets, drinking water and a solar-powered USB charging point. They’ve got almost all the essentials covered here – but it's worth noting there are no showers on site. A stay at Rusty Meadow is all about that old-school camping feel, with lots of wildlife around (look out for hares) and starry skies at night. The pitches are 15 minutes’ stroll from Godshill village, with its stores, tearooms and pubs as well as a fantastic wooden play park. It’s also only 15 minutes by car from Newport for supermarket shopping. Bring your boots, because there are lots of superb walking and cycling trails right from the camping field, including the route up to the Worsley Obelisk (about 40 minutes’ walk) for some of the island’s best views. Just so you know, there are bees living happily in the wildflower meadow at the far end of the farm. They’re a good distance from the pitches and keep to themselves, but the owners like to let guests know in case of any allergies. Families, small groups and quiet campers are very welcome. If you’re after loud music, late nights and party vibes, this is probably not the site for you.

Site type

Tent sites 30
RV sites 30
Rent a tent 3
Open now
Opens May 22
Please note
  • This park has no on-site shower facilities.

Admission

  • At least one of the party members must be aged 21 or over.
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.

Safety

  • Fires, barbecues and/or firepits will not be permitted in dry, windy and/or hot weather conditions.

Occupancy

  • No bachelor/bachelorette parties permitted via Pitchup.com.

General

  • Please note that the toilet facilities are unisex.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Fri, May 22 to

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Reviews

9.7

Overall rating from 28 Pitchup.com customers

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Peaceful

100% would recommend this site to a friend

100% would stay here again

What customers say

This peaceful, well-maintained campsite offers beautiful views and a "back to basics" feel. Guests love the clean composting toilets, charging stations, and friendly owners. It's a quiet, spacious, and secluded spot. While some noted a lack of showers and hot dishwater, this was often expected. A few reviews mentioned sloped pitches and suggested better signage for vehicle movement. Highly recommended for a quiet getaway.

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Lovely peaceful site. Really beautiful surroundings.…

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Becky H. 3 reviews

Primitive grass tent or RV campsite

Liked Lovely peaceful site. Really beautiful surroundings. Owners were really friendly and kept the site spotless. An organised run with bacon sarnies at the end topped off a fab weekend!

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Excellent campsite

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 Lisa P. 6 reviews

Primitive grass tent or RV campsite

Liked Loved everything about this place. Very peaceful area and lovely views. Toilet facilities are done very well for a back to basics campsite…. Excellent communication on arrival and a great welcome to the campsite.

Disliked None

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Peaceful nice views good location…

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Jason K. 1 review

Primitive grass tent or RV campsite

Liked Peaceful nice views good location

Disliked None

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A beautiful safe space

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 alysha H. 1 review

Bell tent (adults only, premium)

Liked A stunning peaceful slice of heaven. Nikki and family has created a wonderful space in nature and as a solo female traveller I felt safe and looked after. I stayed in the bell tent which came furnished for 6 nights and I had everything I needed, it was comfortable and beautiful inside, I've slept the best I have in years. Thank you so much for the hospitality and I will be back.

Disliked Nothing, everything was perfect, a magical stay with the eclipse and shooting stars as a bonus. What a beautiful view

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Stay here was great. Amenities etc…

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Matt F. 1 review

Primitive grass tent or RV campsite

Liked Stay here was great. Amenities etc were really clean and there was loads of space, scenery is fantastic too. You can tell Nikki and and her team (family) really care about the campsite and genuinely want you to enjoy your stay.

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Worth every penny great sunsets

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 Christopher M. 1 review

3 bedroom ready tent

Liked Everything

Disliked Nothing

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Nice clean facilities. Friendly owner:)…

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Ben 1 review

Primitive grass tent or RV campsite

Liked Nice clean facilities. Friendly owner:)

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Hi Ben thank you so much for taking the time to leave us a review! It was a pleasure to meet you both! Enjoy the rest of your travels!

Great spot - easy to access…

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Anonymous

Primitive grass tent or RV campsite

Liked Great spot - easy to access with good directions, late check in was very appreciated. Good amenities, nicely presented and all as described!

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Ahh this is so very kind of you, thank you so much!

Lovely quiet campsite for "smart" camping

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David J. 2 reviews

3 bedroom ready tent

Liked Really nice welcome, lots of communication before stay. Camp site was as described and tent was all set-up with lots of camping equipment. Nice quiet location and plenty of space for everyone.

Disliked Could have been more taps around the campsite but there were quite a few.

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thanks so much for your lovely review, David. It was a pleasure to welcome you and your family and we’re so pleased you enjoyed the Ready Tent, the peaceful setting and our communication before your stay. Hope the tournament went well!

Thanks for your feedback about the water points too. We have four fresh water points spaced around the camping field, along with two washing-up sinks, a separate wash-off tap and a handwashing sink outside the toilet facilities, all shown on the site map we send before arrival. We know every camper has different expectations, but we’re delighted to hear you otherwise had such an enjoyable stay and really appreciate your recommendation. We hope to welcome you back again soon.

Great views in all directions. Lovely…

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Sami S. 1 review

Primitive grass tent or RV campsite

Liked Great views in all directions. Lovely touches to make a memorable stay.

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Hi Sami thanks so much for taking the time to post a review we are really grateful to you! It was a pleasure to meet you and your family and hope you come and stay with us again soon! Have a lovely summer!

Features

Pop-up campground

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 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 Picnic table 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 Hikers’ paradise Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery

Utilities

Charging facilities Dump station Electric car charging point(s) No hot water Propane/gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearby Public transportation nearby

Type

Farm Medium (26-50 sites) Pop-up campground

Accessibility

Uneven terrain; gravel or loose mud

Nearby leisure

Cycling nearby Horseback riding nearby Leisure/theme park nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby

Location

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

Please approach Sheepwash Lane from the Godshill end, as the turn into the site is a little wider.

Nearest transport

Coach
21.2 km Clarence Pier
22.1 km The Hard Interchange
22.8 km City Centre South
Rail
5.6 km Shanklin Rail Station
7 km Lake (Isle of Wight) Rail Station
7.7 km Sandown Rail Station
Ferry
12.5 km Fishbourne IOW Ferry Terminal
14 km Ryde Hoverport
14.6 km Ryde Pier Head Ferry Terminal
Airport
37 km Southampton Airport
44 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

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 around the topiary gardens. There’s also a quality gift shop at The Old Smithy and Gardens, as well as a kitschy fairy-themed trail through the grounds. Have fun with the kids while supporting a good cause at the Isle Of Wight Donkey Sanctuary (five minutes’ drive), or meet kangaroos and meerkats at Amazon World Zoo (10 minutes). To stretch your legs and hopefully spot some local wildlife, follow the Red Squirrel Trail from Wroxall (also 10 minutes) for sightings of (you guessed it) red squirrels as well as deer and woodpeckers. The site is just a short drive from south-coast beaches, including Shanklin and Ventnor (both 15 minutes), and Compton Bay (25 minutes). Hit a rainy day? Climb aboard the Isle of Wight Steam Railway at Havenstreet (20 minutes) and enjoy island views from a classic train carriage.

Food and drink

  • Thai Journey 1.1 km
  • Worsley Tea Room and Bistro 1.1 km
  • The Chequers Inn 2.8 km
  • The Lakeside 3.6 km
  • edulis 4.4 km
  • The Crab Shed 4.5 km
  • Rex Piano Bar 4.9 km
  • True Food Kitchen 4.9 km
  • New China House 4.9 km
  • Stripped Brasserie 4.9 km

Public transport

  • Godshill Griffin 1.1 km
  • Godshill Hollies 1.1 km
  • Millers 1.1 km
  • Millers 1.1 km
  • Stenbury 1.2 km
  • Stenbury 1.2 km
  • Moor Farm Lane 1.2 km
  • Moor Farm Lane 1.2 km
  • Godshill South 1.3 km
  • Godshill School 1.3 km

Groceries

  • Co-op Food 4.9 km
  • Lidl 5.5 km
  • Morrisons 6 km
  • Aldi 6 km
  • Asda 8 km
  • Co-op Food 8.2 km
  • Morrisons 8.7 km
  • Sainsbury's 9.2 km
  • Lidl 9.2 km
  • The Food Warehouse 9.3 km

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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

Local events

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

    Southampton, England 32.5 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?
    RV, travel trailer and tent sites
    Arrive:  3 p.m. –  Anytime
    Depart by:  noon
    On-park accommodation
    Arrive:  3 p.m. –  Anytime
    Depart by:  noon
    Read more
  • How much does it cost to stay at Rusty Meadow? From $28.17 (for 1 night, 5 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.