Kingston Smallholding Goat Farm Campsite

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The utility area
Grassy pitches
Entrance to the site
The combine harvester!

  • Tiny, family-friendly site on an Isle of Wight goat farm
  • A 10-minute drive to Blackgang Chine; footpaths and cycling nearby
  • Pub and shop nearby; barbecue stands; shop on site
It may be small, but Kingston Smallholding Goat Farm Campsite is mighty fine. This is a tiny, family-friendly site with a difference, down to eco-friendly facilities and fresh produce for sale… and it’s all part of a wacky, six-acre smallholding on the Isle of Wight with over fifty goats, a handful of pigs, a flock of hens and five farmyard cats. Between Shorwell and Chale Green and surrounded by farmlands on all sides, the goat farm is a short drive away from the island’s main cycling and walking routes and just two miles from the south coast (where you can link up with the coastal path). There’s no electricity or hot running water, but what you do have are composting toilets, a shower-in-a-shed, utility sinks and plenty of cold water that can be heated up over a firepit. There’s unlimited free wood for that, together with several barbecue stands for those of you who can’t pass up a good grilling session. The site sells frozen local meat and fresh eggs. For anything else, the village shop and pub are just five minutes’ drive away. Please note that due to the goats, no dogs are allowed but school children can stay for half price.

Site type

Tent sites 15
Open now
Opens July 23
Please note
  • 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.
  • Please note that the shower facilities are unisex.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Wed, Jul 23 to

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100% would stay here again

What customers say

Kingston Smallholding Goat Farm Campsite is highly praised for its welcoming, family-friendly vibe and exceptional hosts, Simone and David. Kids love interacting with and feeding the farm animals, especially the goats and pigs. Eco-friendly practices, campfire wood, and shared sports gear are popular. Facilities are basic but clean, offering a "back to basics" feel. No major downsides reported.

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Arrival date (latest first)

Great little find, back in two weeks... Can't wait!

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lisa m.

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked Composting toilets, fire pits, chilled atmosphere .shower heating ...
Everything lovely

Disliked Park away from the boat, if you prefer a lie in ......

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Brilliant

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Rob A.

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked Simone & David just brilliant hosts, so friendly & invited me on a Friday night walk from the site with a stop off at the local pub on way back for some food.
Quirky campsite & could not fault the cleanliness of the compost toilets & shower in a shed. Free fire pits & as much wood as you could burn, lovely to see the goats, pigs & sheep enjoying life. Would recommend to anyone for an off grid experience & wanting to get back to nature.
Bonus was watching the buzzard every morning flying at head head across the adjacent fields....

Recommend to friends Visit again

Family-friendly campsite with exceptional hosts!

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Rayees S.

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked We recently stayed at Kingston Smallholding Goat Farm Campsite for our first-ever camping trip, and it was an unforgettable experience, thanks to wonderful hosts, Simone and David. We were camping with our young family, including two kids, and Simone and David went above and beyond to ensure our stay was comfortable and enjoyable.

As first-time campers, we were a bit nervous, but Simone and David took all the stress out of the experience. They were incredibly friendly and approachable, always ready to help with a warm smile. When we realized we had forgotten our blankets, they kindly provided us with some, ensuring we stayed warm and cosy throughout the night.

Our kids had an absolute blast, especially when feeding the goats. Simone was so gentle and patient with them, creating a safe and fun environment that the kids will cherish forever.

We can't thank Simone and David enough for making our first camping trip such a positive and memorable one. We highly recommend Kingston Smallholding Goat Farm Campsite to anyone looking for a welcoming, family-friendly camping experience. We’ll definitely be back!

Disliked Nothing

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Spotless facilities, fantastic hosts and huge pitches!

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Danute C.

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked What can I say about this little gem 💎 it’s called the GOAT farm because it truly is the Greatest Of All Time! if you want an escape from the hustle and bustle, where the kids can roam free and life is as simple as it gets this truly is the place. Not to mention the site is fully eco friendly (bonus).

We were not only welcomed onto the farm but treated as if we were extended family whilst we were there. We received so much information about what to do and where to go on the island to ensure our stay suited all interests. We were invited to the summer fireworks by our tent neighbours and welcomed to join David (host) on a walk up to the pepper pot.

The kids took on all of the responsibilities from filling the hay bins, to feeding the animals twice a day. They enjoyed the experience of learning about the many different goat breeds whilst living as part of a community. All taking it in turns to take care of the fire to ensure the water stayed nice and warm for their evening showers after a busy day out and about and on the farm. Not to forget feeding the pigs all of our fruit leftovers.. they thourougjly enjoyed the bananas! The campfire building was a highlight and the amount of free wood you can help yourself to is unlimited! There is also a vast selection of bikes, scooters, helmets and many other sports equipment and games for the kids (and adults) to help themselves to ensuring there is always something to do! This place really brought out the creativity and imagination in all of our kids ranging from 9-16.

The goat farm, although small has packed one hell of a punch and has left us with nothing but beautiful memories, I know that our family will be back there especially my niece who now wants her own goat farm! Thank you so much guys for creating this beautiful haven, we’ll see you again soon ❤️

Disliked Absolutely nothing!

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Lovely eco holiday

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Zoe S.

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked Goats, pigs, the loos, the shower, the fire pits, the bikes, the absence of dogs, the eggs.

Disliked Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

Very friendly, lovely site, the goats + pigs are amazing characters!…

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Anonymous

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked Very friendly, lovely site, the goats + pigs are amazing characters!

Recommend to friends Visit again

Everything! It was a beautiful, quiet and safe campsite with lovely animals…

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Anonymous

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked Everything! It was a beautiful, quiet and safe campsite with lovely animals to meet. Our stay coincided with harvest time and our 4 year old son was fascinated watching the combine harvester in the neighbouring field. The owners were very friendly and helpful, and the compost toilets were the nicest and cleanest toilets I’ve ever encountered on a campsite. If we return to the Isle of Wight at some point in the future, we would absolutely return to this hidden gem of a campsite.

Disliked Nothing, it was perfect for us.

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Really enjoyed our stay, an awesome experience for the kids to have.…

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Darren D.

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked Really enjoyed our stay, an awesome experience for the kids to have. The owners are lovely, really welcoming and very friendly. The kids loved being able to go in with the goats, we definitely had our favourite. Gertrude ❤️.

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Beautiful location, friendly hosts and just a wonderful place to enjoy a…

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Anonymous

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked Beautiful location, friendly hosts and just a wonderful place to enjoy a firepit under the stars!

Recommend to friends Visit again

Proper old fashioned camping

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10 out of 10
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Anonymous

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked This is a fantastic place to experience "real" camping. Compost toilet, cooking on fire etc.
If you want glamping and electric hook ups you may need to go elsewhere

Disliked I didn't dislike anything at our stay, but it probably wouldn't be the best place for pouring rain.

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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 Pétanque 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 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 Rallies welcome 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

Themes

Budget/backpacker Gastronomic delight Hikers’ paradise Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Wildlife haven

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 Dog walk nearby Public transportation nearby

Type

Farm Pop-up campground Small (11-25 sites)

Nearby leisure

Cycling nearby Mountain biking nearby

Location

Kingston Smallholding Goat Farm Campsite

4 Bucks Cottages

Kingston Road

Shorwell

Isle Of Wight

England

PO30 3LP

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

50.63294°N
1.32657°W

Nearest transport

Coach
20.9 km Priestlands Place
20.9 km Stanford Hill
21.3 km Bus Shelter
Rail
10.4 km Shanklin Rail Station
11.4 km Lake (Isle of Wight) Rail Station
11.9 km Sandown Rail Station
Ferry
13.7 km Fishbourne IOW Ferry Terminal
14.1 km East Cowes Floating Bridge
14.1 km West Cowes Floating Bridge
Airport
35.4 km Southampton Airport
39.1 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: - St Catherine's Oratory (medieval lighthouse): 10 minutes’ drive - Blackgang Chine (family-friendly theme park): 10 minutes - Amazon World Zoo (zoo and soft play): 20 minutes - Ventnor Botanic Garden: 20 minutes - The Needles Landmark Attraction (family-friendly rides and attractions alongside sand cliffs with a cable car to the beach): 25 minutes - Osborne (former royal residence with playgrounds and a beach): half an hour - Bembridge beach (pebble beach with watersports and sailing): 40 minutes.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Ventnor 9.3 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Compton Bay 10.3 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Shanklin 10.8 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentGood
Sandown 12.6 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Yaverland 14 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentGood

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Blackgang Chine 4.9 km

Carisbrooke Castle 6.1 km

Ventnor Botanic Gardens 6.6 km

Isle of Wight Pearl 6.6 km

Isle of Wight Steam Railway 11.3 km

National Trust

Brighstone Shop and Museum 5 km

Mottistone Manor Garden 6.8 km

Newtown Old Town Hall 10.6 km

Bembridge Windmill 17.3 km

The Needles Old Battery and New Battery 17.9 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

NORTHCOURT 2.5 km

The Godshill Valley and Plains 4.9 km

Blackgang - Niton - St Catherine's Down - Blackgang 5.1 km

Niton Waterfall Walk 5.7 km

Carisbrooke –Tennyson – Shepherds Circular Ridge Walk 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

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable sites.

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Frequently asked questions

  • Does Kingston Smallholding Goat Farm Campsite have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Kingston Smallholding Goat Farm Campsite dog friendly? No View all features
  • What attractions are near Kingston Smallholding Goat Farm Campsite? Attractions and activities nearby include: - St Catherine's Oratory (medieval lighthouse): 10 minutes’ drive - Blackgang Chine (family-friendly theme park): 10 minutes - Amazon World Zoo (zoo and soft play): 20 minutes … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Kingston Smallholding Goat Farm Campsite?
    RV, travel trailer and tent sites
    Arrive:  10 a.m. –  9 p.m.
    Depart by:  10 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Kingston Smallholding Goat Farm Campsite? From $25.66 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.