The Hydeaway

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Bell tent and wild flowers
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View across the valley
Large grass tent pitches with views across the fields
Sheep grazing on grass, thistles and wild flowers around the campervan pitch

  • Off-grid Isle of Wight site 10 minutes’ drive from seaside Gurnard
  • Osborne 20 minutes’ drive and The Needles Old Battery half an hour
  • Family-friendly with direct access to coastal walks and cycling routes
With rural views wherever you look, The Hydeaway is 10 minutes’ drive from the seaside village of Gurnard on the Isle of Wight. Set along the edge of a scenic valley, the family-friendly pitches invite you to relax amid nature with just the right amount of comfort and space. The site is also home to abundant blackberries, sloes and crab apples just begging to be picked in season, while barn owls and sparrow hawks are frequent visitors all summer long. In keeping with The Hydeaway’s dedication to sustainability, eco-friendly facilities ensure guest comfort without compromising the environment: carefully maintained, odour-free compost loos minimise ecological impact, and there’s a chemical toilet waste disposal point, solar-heated shower and a couple of strategically placed hand-washing stations with biodegradable soap. The designated washing-up zone is also equipped with eco-friendly detergents. Power banks can be hired to keep your devices charged, and you’ll find other thoughtful amenities on site like car parking and undercover bike storage. If you’ve left anything behind, the owners hire out kits containing a small firepit with a starter pack, camping stove, and all the cooking basics. As the site is off grid, they recommend bringing torches for evenings under the low-level lighting, along with towels and wellies for exploring the fields, forest paths and coastal walks nearby.

Campground type

Tent sites 3
RV sites 2
Rent a tent 4
Opens March 20
Please note
  • At least one of the party members must be aged 18 or over.
  • The campground/park does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Breed-specific legislation (i.e. Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro) and/or any of the following: Staffordshire bull terrier, American Staffordshire terrier, Rottweiler, any Mastiff or Tosa.
  • Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.
  • No bachelor/bachelorette parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • Group bookings of 2 or more units (e.g. tent, caravan, RV or accommodation hire) traveling together are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • Group bookings of 8 or more adults are not permitted (couples and immediate family members excepted).
  • There is no reception building on-site: on arrival please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.
  • If making a fire, the fuel, logs and coal have to be purchased on site.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Fri, Mar 20 to

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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 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 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

Hikers’ paradise Peaceful

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

Tiny (1-10 sites)

Accessibility

Bathrooms: Large spacious shower Uneven terrain; gravel or loose mud

Nearby leisure

Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Golf nearby Horseback riding nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Seasonal sites

Location

The Hydeaway

Rew Street

Gurnard

Cowes

Isle Of Wight

England

PO31 8NW

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London GMT (GMT+00:00)

GPS

50.7431°N
1.33365°W

Nearest transport

Bus
9.5 mi Priestlands Place
9.5 mi Stanford Hill
10.1 mi Bus Station
Rail
7.6 mi Ryde Pier Head Rail Station
7.7 mi Ryde Esplanade Rail Station
7.9 mi Ryde St Johns Road Rail Station
Ferry
2.1 mi West Cowes Floating Bridge
2.1 mi West Cowes Ferry Terminal
2.1 mi East Cowes Floating Bridge
Airport
14.4 mi Southampton Airport
22 mi 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

The Isle of Wight is a haven for outdoor lovers, with miles of walks through Parkhurst Forest (five minutes’ drive), seaside hikes and bracing clifftop rambles. Keep an eye out for red squirrels as you go. The wetlands of the National Trust-managed Newtown National Nature Reserve (15 minutes) are home to wading birds and raptors, while you can stroll to 19th-century gun emplacements and dramatic sea views at The Needles Old Battery (half an hour). Osborne (20 minutes) was Queen Victoria’s seaside retreat; today you can tour the grand Italianate palace and spectacular gardens, explore Swiss Cottage – built for the royal offspring – or stroll through peaceful woodland. There’s more IOW heritage to discover at Appuldurcombe House (half an hour), a once-majestic baroque-era mansion now slowly decaying, and Yarmouth Castle (20 minutes), a small Tudor fortress overlooking the Solent. After all that sightseeing, take the weight off your feet on the Isle of Wight Steam Railway as it chugs past farm fields and ancient woodland, stopping off at old-world stations like Havenstreet (25 minutes), where you can browse railway memorabilia and watch engineers at work.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Gurnard 1.3 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Cowes 2 mi Sea N/AGoodGoodExcellent
Lepe 3 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Calshot 4.6 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Hillhead 6.8 mi Sea N/AGoodGoodGood

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Osborne House 2.8 mi

Carisbrooke Castle 3.9 mi

Isle of Wight Steam Railway 5.8 mi

Beaulieu National Motor Museum 7.6 mi

Isle of Wight Pearl 8.2 mi

National Trust

Newtown Old Town Hall 3.7 mi

Brighstone Shop and Museum 7.4 mi

Mottistone Manor Garden 7.5 mi

Bembridge Windmill 11.2 mi

The Needles Old Battery and New Battery 12 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

Lepe and The Solent Coastline – New Forest 3 mi

NORRIS CASTLE 3 mi

OSBORNE 3.2 mi

Newport - River Medina - Cowes - Newport 3.3 mi

Newport Town 3.5 mi

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.

Offers

Tent pitch
Primitive grass tent campsite
  • 30% off 30% opening offer
Motorhome or campervan pitch
Primitive gravel campervan campsite
  • 30% off 30% opening offer
Tipi, yurt, wigwam, dome, bell tent
Bell tent (three person)
  • 30% off 30% opening offer
Tipi, yurt, wigwam, dome, bell tent
Bell tent (four person)
  • 30% off 30% opening offer

Conditions apply - see campsite type section for details

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Frequently asked questions

  • Does The Hydeaway have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is The Hydeaway dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near The Hydeaway? The Isle of Wight is a haven for outdoor lovers, with miles of walks through Parkhurst Forest (five minutes’ drive), seaside hikes and bracing clifftop rambles. Keep an eye out for red … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of The Hydeaway?
    RV, travel trailer and tent sites
    Arrive:  3 p.m. –  8 p.m.
    Depart by:  10 a.m.
    On-park accommodation
    Arrive:  3 p.m. –  8 p.m.
    Depart by:  10 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at The Hydeaway? From $26.67 (for 1 night, 4 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.