Nestled just five minutes from the coast on the Isle of Wight, Camp Tapnell offers the perfect family friendly stay. The range of glamping cabins offer a 'no fuss stay', equipped with all the basics and stunning views. Onsite you will also have everything you need for a fun-filled break, including a farm park, aqua park, archery, football golf and more! There is even a restaurant serving a delicious menu, with a clubhouse to end the day.

Family and dog friendly glamping cabins with panoramic views and modern shared facilities

Amazing onsite activities including a farm park, aqua park, football golf, archery and axe throwing!

Onsite restaurant and clubhouse, within five minutes of the beach and 15 minutes to The Needles

About Camp Tapnell

Combining family fun with an idyllic Isle of Wight location. Guests can enjoy action-packed days with onsite activities including animal petting, mini golf, go karts, an inflatable water park, axe throwing, archery and more. Evenings can then be spent tucking into a delicious meal at The Cow Shed restaurant before a game of pool in the clubhouse. The site offers a total of 11 glamping cabins, each made out of a second hand, wooden clad shipping container. Eight are positioned as pairs with a dividing screen, ideal for those travelling as a group, with five that are also dog friendly. Each cabin can sleep up to five guests, kitted out with a double cabin bed, a bunk bed and a single top bunk. Mattresses and top sheets are provided but guests will need to bring bedding. There are also storage shelves and hooks, with bean bags for chilling out and reading a book. Outside you will have a picnic bench for al fresco dining. Be sure to also bring along your own camping chairs to make the most of the stunning views! Nearby you will find your modern shared facilities, including a communal kitchen with an oven, fridge, toasters and kettles. The cabins do not include electric, but there are outdoor sockets dotted around the site. Guests will also need to bring linen, cooking equipment, camping stoves, torches and lanterns with them. Please note, BBQs and fire pits are not allowed. There are also a range of safari tents, pods, lodges, cabins, domes and holiday homes onsite.

The site is open for weekends, for May half term and from 19th July to end of September.


Facilities and amenities

Shared facilities include a modern block with flushing loos and hot showers. There is also a communal kitchen with an oven, toasters, kettles, fridge space and a washing up area.

For food, The Cow Restaurant is onsite, open Thursday to Sunday and daily during peak season. The Clubhouse next to here offers a bar, TV, pool table, table football and darts. A farm shop can also be found at the entrance.

The onsite attractions include a farm park, aqua park, football golf, archery and axe throwing. Guests can enjoy discounted rates.

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Adult only

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Allow commercial vans

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Allow pets

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Bike hire

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Café / restaurant

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Communal BBQ

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Disabled facilities

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Drinking water

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Electric hookups

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Entertainment

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Family friendly

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Fires allowed

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Fishing

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Games room

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Glamping

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Golf

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Horse riding

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Hot tub

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Internet access

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Kids club

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Kids playground

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Laundry

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Near beach

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Near pub

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Open year round

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Peaceful

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RV pitches

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Shop

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Showers

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Swimming pool

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Toilets

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TV room

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Vineyard

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Water hookups

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Watersports

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W.C. disposal


A note from the site themselves...

Come join us at Camp Tapnell and enjoy posh camping no matter the weather! No need to worry about putting up the tent, as our units are comfortable come rain or shine!

Enjoy views of rolling countryside, stunning sunsets, starry dark skies and sandy beaches! Each unit at Camp Tapnell offers guests a comfortable night's sleep, indoor and outdoor seating, generous facilities and lots to do without having to leave the farm! Don't forget the huge discount on ferry travel as well! We hope to welcome you soon, Chloe


Map and address

Park address

Camp Tapnell,

Tapnell Farm, Newport Road, Yarmouth, Isle of Wight, PO41 0YJ

Coordinates

50.6792, -1.4717 | SZ 37 86

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Camp Tapnell is ideal for...

Older children (13+)

Peace and quiet

Young children


There are 11 accommodation options on-site

Bookable pitches and accommodation options

4 x Glamping Cabins (Pet Free)

Max 5 people

Converted containers equipped with a double cabin bed, bunk bed, top bunk, storage and bean bags. Outside are picnic benches. Shared facilities nearby. Sorry, no dogs.

5 x Glamping Cabins (Pet Friendly)

Max 5 people

Converted containers equipped with a double cabin bed, bunk bed, top bunk, storage and bean bags. Outside are picnic benches. Shared facilities nearby. Dogs welcome.

Accessible Glamping Cabin (Pet Free)

Max 5 people

Converted containers equipped with a double cabin bed, bunk bed, top bunk, storage and bean bags. Outside are picnic benches. Shared facilities nearby. Level access to the communal kitchen. Sorry, no dogs.

Accessible Glamping Cabin (Pet Friendly)

Max 5 people

Converted containers equipped with a double cabin bed, bunk bed, top bunk, storage and bean bags. Outside are picnic benches. Shared facilities nearby. Level access to the communal kitchen. Dogs welcome.


Camp Tapnell reviews

4.87 /5

3 reviews

100%

would recommend

Overall
4.87
Location
5
Value for money
4.67
Service
4.67
Facilities
5
Cleanliness
5

Stay at 6 Squirrels Squat

Paul W

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Glamping Cabin - Glamping Cabins (Pet Free)Aug 2024

I stayed at this campsite for a couple of nights. We are a family of 4 and there was plenty of room for all of us. The showers/cooking facilities were excellent and there were plenty of activities to do on the farm.

Site's response

Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We're thrilled to hear that your family had a comfortable and enjoyable stay with us. It's great to know that the space and facilities met your needs and that you had fun exploring the activities on the farm. We always strive to create a memorable experience for our guests and we're glad that your family had a fantastic time. We hope to welcome you back again in the future for another enjoyable stay!

Perfect

Emily J

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Glamping Cabin - Glamping Cabins (Pet Free)Aug 2024

Great shipping container cabins, cosy and comfortable, even in strong winds and summer heat! The location was great, gorgeous and well positioned for lots of activities locally. The facilities, like shared kitchen and toilets/shower, were excellent and well maintained. Would really recommend!

Comfortable but had a problem with noise

Victoria H

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Glamping Cabin - Glamping Cabins (Pet Free)Aug 2024

The cabin was very clean, comfortable and welcoming. The toilet and kitchen facilities were top notch. Plenty to do without leaving the site. Food at The Cow is very tasty. I also love that a bus service stops onsite too, it made a welcome change from driving. The only issues I had was with different groups of people renting out a cabin behind me just to use it for one night as somewhere to party. I was awoken over 2 nights by different groups of people, loudly playing music. I had to go out to tell them to be quiet at 11pm, 1am and 3am. Although I made a complaint, nothing could be done the day after. I found it unacceptable on a site otherwise full of young families with children. It wouldn't put me off coming again another time, but I won't be rushing to book again next year.

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FAQ

Guests are able to check in between 5pm and 6pm. Check out is due before 9:30am on your last day.

Yes, guests may bring up to two dogs per booking free of charge. Be sure to keep them on a lead and not leave them unattended.

Campfires and BBQs are not permitted, sorry.

This site caters for families and couples only, no group bookings are allowed. This includes hen and stag parties.

Yes, there is a car park for your vehicle.

Yes, there is a farm shop at the site's entrance.

There is The Cow Restaurant onsite that is open Thursday to Sunday and daily during peak season. Next door is the clubhouse which offers a bar, TV, pool table, table football and darts.


There is so much to do onsite, you will never need to leave! The farm park is perfect for little ones with go-karts, giant bouncing pillows, fun in the barn and animals. You can meet sheep, goats, wallabies, meerkats, alpacas, pigs, donkeys and more.

For your own 'Total Wipeout' experience, the Isle of Wight Aqua Park is the place to be. Venture over 20 obstacles and try your best not to fall in! If you want to stay dry, there is also axe throwing, archery and clay pigeon shooting available.

The coast is also only a five minute drive away for days by the sea. Freshwater Bay (5 minutes) offers idyllic clifftop views, whilst Compton Beach (10 minutes) provides a sandy stretch for swimming.

The Needles Landmark Attraction is within a 15 minute drive too. Here you will find rides and even a chairlift to the beach, an amazing way to soak in the sights!

Other nearby attractions include:

  • Yarmouth Castle (10 minutes)
  • Carisbrooke Castle (15 minutes)
  • Isle Of Wight Mountain Bike Centre (15 minutes)
  • Wight Military and Heritage Museum (20 minutes)
  • Blackgang Chine (20 minutes)
The listing for Camp Tapnell was last updated on November 1st, 2024 at 7:16 AM

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