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West Wight Bells

Bell tent in a private paddock on an Isle of Wight arable farm
A 10-minute drive from Compton beach and Freshwater Bay
Gas stove and cooking utensils; footpath to the Tennyson Trail on site

There’s a lot of coastal scenery around West Wight Bells, a bell tent in a private paddock on an Isle of Wight working arable farm. This place is just off the Tennyson Trail, a walking trail over the West Wight coast with cliff faces and slopes as scenery along the way Beaches are certainly in no shortage around here, as the site is 10 minutes’ drive away from Freshwater Bay and Compton beach (there’s watersports and surfing down there). But that’s not the end of sea activities, as there are a couple more beaches 15 minutes’ drive away from the site and more bays and seaports further out. To get onto the coastal path and the Tennyson Trail, you’ll want to follow the footpath through the farm for sublime views of the island past fields and woodlands. Afterwards, there are chairs or a double airbed in your bell tent to prop up any tired feet. Those of you with extra heads will have the option to add two single airbeds. As for other facilities, while you won’t have any shower or hot water facilities, there’s access to clean mains water and a basic portable toilet. Dinnertimes are sorted too, as there’s a gas stove inside the bell tent and all the cooking utensils you’ll need to get your chef mode on. All the bits you’ll need are easy to source in Newport 15 minutes’ drive away, where there are shops, as well as restaurants and the likes.

Site type

Languages spoken

English

Nearby sites that are bookable on Pitchup.com

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable sites.

Features

Portable toilet

Pop-up campsite

Dogs allowed

Campfires allowed

Leisure on site

Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Games room Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Play area TV room Take away Tennis Watersports

Amenities on site

Bath available Car parking by pitch/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Launderette Parent & baby washroom Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Toilet block Washing-up area Wifi

Groups welcome

Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all year

Themes

Remote location Walkers' paradise

Utilities

Charging facilities Chemical disposal Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available No hot water Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Public transport nearby Shop nearby

Type

Pop-up campsite Tiny (1-10 pitches)

Accessibility

Disabled facilities

Nearby leisure

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

Location

West Wight Bells

Calbourne

Isle Of Wight

England

PO30 4JW

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

50.67428°N
-1.41721°W

Nearest transport

Coach

13.1 km Priestlands Place

13.1 km Stanford Hill

13.5 km Bus Shelter

Rail

12.2 km Lymington Pier Rail Station

12.8 km Lymington Town Rail Station

17.4 km Shanklin Rail Station

Ferry

6.9 km Yarmouth IOW Ferry Terminal

12.1 km Lymington Pier Ferry Terminal

12.8 km West Cowes Floating Bridge

Airport

31 km Southampton Airport

31.5 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: - Compton beach (sandy beach popular for watersports and surfing): 10 minutes' drive - Freshwater Bay (scenic beach): 10 minutes - Newport (country town): 15 minutes - Totland Bay (scenic sandy beach popular for swimming): 15 minutes - Colwell Bay (watersports): 15 minutes - Cowes (seaport town with museums and sailing activities): 20 minutes.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name	Distance	Type	2020	2019	2018	2017
Compton Bay	4.1 km	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Colwell Bay	8.7 km	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Totland Bay	9.1 km	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Gurnard	11.6 km	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Cowes	12.9 km	Sea	N/A	Good	Good	Excellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Isle of Wight Pearl 4 km

Carisbrooke Castle 7.4 km

Fort Victoria Country Park 8.2 km

Needles Park - Heritage Attractions Ltd 10.5 km

The Needles Old Battery & New Battery 11.3 km

National Trust

Mottistone Manor Garden 2.7 km

Brighstone Shop and Museum 3.8 km

Newtown Old Town Hall 4.6 km

The Needles Old Battery and New Battery 11.3 km

Bembridge Windmill 22.7 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

WESTOVER 0.7 km

Brighstone Forest - Winkle Street - Tennyson Trail 1.9 km

Ningwood - Newtown River and the Sea 3.2 km

SWAINSTON 3.3 km

NORTHCOURT 5.4 km

Local events

New Forest and Hampshire County Show (Tuesday 30 July 2024 – Tuesday 30 July 2024)
Brockenhurst, England 21.6 km
Wickham Festival (Thursday 1 August 2024 – Thursday 1 August 2024)
Fareham, England 30.1 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 West Wight Bells have a swimming pool? No View all features
Is West Wight Bells dog friendly? Yes View all features
What attractions are near West Wight Bells? Attractions and activities nearby include: - Compton beach (sandy beach popular for watersports and surfing): 10 minutes' drive - Freshwater Bay (scenic beach): 10 minutes - Newport (country town): 15 minutes - … Read more
When can I check in and check out of West Wight Bells?

On-site accommodation

Arrive: 2 p.m. – 9 p.m.

Depart by: 11 a.m.

Read more