Can anyone recommend campsites on the Isle of Wight suitable for a Motorhome,not terribly commercialised,with great views and plenty of walking from the site,possibly a local village or town nearby with a pub or two.
Not bothered about swimming pools or club houses prefer a more sedate site,oh and it has to be dog friendly!
Any tips on which ferry company/crossing to use? Really need one that allows the dog on deck (I think some have restricted areas for dogs?). As you have probably guessed we have never used a ferry with our Motorhome or visited the Isle of Wight so any information or hints and tips would be really appreciated
Val
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Opposite sides of the Island, so depends on where you want to stay. Both are very relaxed, not at all commercialised, what I would call proper old fashioned sites. ( Carpenters even more so ) Both beautiful views, great walks and dog friendly. Although I call them old fashioned , that's in terms of how relaxed they are, Carpenters have excellent toilet / shower faciltiies - Grange farm perfectly acceptable.
re the ferry, I've never taken a dog, and always chosed the ferry company with the best deal - either the E Cowes or the Fishbourne route. Not done the Yarmouth route, as always been aiming for the other side.
Dogs are allowed on the Red Funnel Ferry. Travelled with them a few weeks ago. The crossing takes about 1 hour and dogs were allowed in a special area on the top deck. The route is Southampton to East Cowes.
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Yarmouth is a tiny ferry port. Used it to go to IOW for first time this year and thought it was fantastic. Places to visit
Needles, Osbourne house, Old Shanklin town (great cream teas) Ventnor beach. The list goes on but its a start for you. Cant wait to go back next year and have already booked.
Quote: Originally posted by Vbennett214 on 05/10/2007
I have been looking at Wightlink,don't they go into Yarmouth?
yes Wightlink do go into Yarmouth, we crossed from Lymington and it only took approx 30 mins to cross but did have to drive a bit more on the mainland to get to it but it meant we were on the right side of the island for the camp site.
Quote: Originally posted by tanya02 on 05/10/2007
We to were thinking about visiting the Isle Of Wight next year, the carpenters farm looks good, I am waitng to hear back about tariffs.
Yes,I agree it looks a nice site,the Grange Farm site also looks good,fabulous views by the look of the photos!
it was great. all very quiet, right on the beach (the dogs loved that), great walks from the site. can wander into brighstone, shop on site. decent facilities and they even have some farm animals to look at. nice and basic- just how i like them.
we went with red funnel and they were very good. the dogs could go up on top deck and there was a glass conservatory for when it rained...although the smokers were trying to take cover in here which was totally out of order!
isle of wight roads are very bumpy and frontline the dogs before you go or take a tick remover as they're quite common over there.
As to places to visit with the dog, the Isle of Wight, is pretty dog friendly. Us and the dog love Robin Hill Country park. There have been some added features this year, such as landscaped gardens and a huge japanese water garden. Whilst in the gardens we sat for ages on a bench and never saw another person, so you can sort of get away from it all if you are lucky.
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Red Funnel and wighhtlink are both pretty good and allow dogs. I think Red funnel also allow them in a small area inside.
You absolutely must walk up Tennyson Down. It's breathtaking. Park in Freshwater (Just up the road a little is a free car park) Walk up to the monument. Go past it towards the needles. Take the lower path and there is a gate not too far along into the back of a farm, which has the most fantastic tea rooms!
Also, Osbourne House (don't miss swiss Cottage), Needles and Alum bay. West Cowes, Yarmouth, Godshill,
Enjoy your trip theres loads to do.
I don't know about camping though I'm afraid, as my uncle has a lovely flat over there which I stay in.
We always go the Lymington to Yarmouth route, dogs allowed out on the sun/rain decks. Also a good route if you want to drive down and have a stopover in the New Forest first.
Hi all spent a week at a new site Whitefields at the begining of Sept a really good site with walks and on the edge of a woodland where we watched red squirrels! This is a new site for this year and facilities were very good. The site lovely and quiet, although you do need to either drive or catch a bus.
Quote: Originally posted by AndyVines on 09/10/2007
We always go the Lymington to Yarmouth route, dogs allowed out on the sun/rain decks. Also a good route if you want to drive down and have a stopover in the New Forest first.
Thanks Andy,we are favouring that route as we will probably have a stay in the New Forest first and Yarmouth looks quite a charming place!
The dog should survive his ferry crossing if he can go on deck,so that has eased my fears a little (he is such a wuss!).
Yarmouth is quite small, but little lanes etc to explore and a pier too. Nice walks along the river to Freshwater and you can sit on the quayside and watch the boats in the harbour.
Amazing family weekend with old steam engines, classic car displays, market stalls, and full catering and bar. And camping on site - Save £25 by booking in advance.
Topic: Best places to visit on Isle of Wight?
