Lake on the Farm Camping
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Add your business details- A stay on a dog-friendly farm site next to a lake with rural surrounds
- A 10-minute drive from Compton Beach and 20 minutes from The Needles
- Pub 20 minutes’ walk away, with woodland and beach walks locally
Break up with the city or town centres and touch down next to a lake where specular sunsets are the main visitor. With countryside surrounds and woodland or beach walks a short drive or walk away, Lake on the Farm Camping is just the spot for an Isle of Wight getaway. It’s based on a working arable farm off the road from Newport to Freshwater and 10 minutes’ walk away from Brighstone Forest (none other than the largest forest on the Isle of Wight).
Beach paddles? They’re not far off either, with the pretty Compton Beach 10 minutes’ drive away. Chalk cliffs? Get them at The Needles, 20 minutes’ drive away. Farm park visits, theme park rides and falconry displays? They’re all a short drive away too.
This place may be small, but it’s mightily big on scenery, being based in the Isle of Wight Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The sunsets are splendid and the facilities are basic, with a toilet, a tap for drinking water, a fridge, a freezer, and a charging area. Feel free to park and pitch wherever takes your fancy. The site limits pitch numbers to be sure the setting’s quiet.
A 20-minute walk away from Lake on the Farm Camping is Winkle Street, a row of cottages hailing from the 18th century in Calbourne. There’s a pub on the way (just 20 minutes’ walk if you want to get there sharp-ish for a pint or a packet of crisps).
Should you like a discounted ferry booking, the site can also provide a crossing from Southampton for £65 (that can be requested after you’ve booked). Bring your torches, as there’s no on-site lighting, and remember that the tractors come and go from the farm and there’s a fenced-off lake, so kids must be supervised at all times.
Site type
6
2Languages spoken
English
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Features
Portable toilet
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 WatersportsAmenities on site
Bath available Car parking by site/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Laundry Parent & baby washroom Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Toilet block Washing-up area WifiGroups welcome
D. of E. welcome Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all yearThemes
Budget/backpacker Bush Lake and/or mountain Leave the car at home Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise Wild camping Wildlife havenUtilities
Charging facilities Communal freezer Communal fridge Dump point Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available No hot water Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearby Nearby farmers' market Public transport nearbyType
Farm Tiny (1-10 sites)Accessibility
Disabled facilitiesNearby leisure
Canoeing/kayaking nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Golf nearby Horse riding nearby Leisure/theme park nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Surf school nearby Tennis nearby Watersports nearbyLocation
Lake on the Farm Camping
Westover Farm
Calbourne
Isle Of Wight
England
PO30 4JW
Directions Timezone
Europe/London GMT (GMT+00:00)
GPS
50.67546°N
-1.41753°W
Route directions
The site entrance is signposted Westover Farm, follow the track up the hill, round to the left and take a left when you see silver gate and the lake - the site is on your right next to the lake.
Nearest transport
Coach13 km Priestlands Place
13 km Stanford Hill
13.5 km Bus Shelter
Rail12.1 km Lymington Pier Rail Station
12.7 km Lymington Town Rail Station
17.4 km Shanklin Rail Station
Ferry6.8 km Yarmouth IOW Ferry Terminal
12 km Lymington Pier Ferry Terminal
12.7 km West Cowes Floating Bridge
Airport30.8 km Southampton Airport
31.4 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
Kids might be stuck choosing what to get stuck into first at Tapnell Farm Park (five minutes’ drive). With farm-themed barn play areas, a petting zoo and go-karting, they can afford to be choosy.
Of course, what’s a visit to the Isle of Wight without seeing The Needles (20 minutes) for the first, second or umpteenth time? Hike over the clifftops, take the easier ride in the cable car or even race out to sea by boat for a unique viewpoint.
Tick Blackgang Chine (20 minutes) off your list, a theme park that’s been up and running since 1843. That can be followed up with one of the oldest working water mills in the UK, based in Calbourne (five minutes).
Robin Hill (20 minutes) has a falconry centre with bird of prey flights and 88 acres of trails. If sailing’s your thing, Cowes (20 minutes) hosts an annual regatta too.
Water quality at nearby bathing waters
| Name | Distance | Type | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Compton Bay | 4.2 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 | 11.5 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Cowes | 12.8 km | Sea | N/A | Good | Good | Excellent |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Must see
Isle of Wight Pearl 4.2 km
Carisbrooke Castle 7.4 km
Fort Victoria Country Park 8.1 km
Needles Park - Heritage Attractions Ltd 10.5 km
The Needles Old Battery & New Battery 11.3 km
National Trust
Mottistone Manor Garden 2.9 km
Brighstone Shop and Museum 3.9 km
Newtown Old Town Hall 4.4 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 0.8 km
Brighstone Forest - Winkle Street - Tennyson Trail 2 km
Ningwood - Newtown River and the Sea 3.1 km
SWAINSTON 3.2 km
NORTHCOURT 5.5 km
Local events
- Isle of Wight Festival (Thursday, 19 June 2025 – Thursday, 19 June 2025)
Newport, England 9.7 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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- Does Lake on the Farm Camping have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Lake on the Farm Camping dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near Lake on the Farm Camping? Kids might be stuck choosing what to get stuck into first at Tapnell Farm Park (five minutes’ drive). With farm-themed barn play areas, a petting zoo and go-karting, they can afford to … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Lake on the Farm Camping?
Read moreCamping and caravan Arrive: noon – 7 p.m. Depart by: noon On-site accommodation Arrive: noon – 7 p.m. Depart by: noon