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We have just returned from a 2 week stay at this site.
It is a lovely site, very well laid out and well maintained, the wardens were all very friendly.
The pitches are big. Ours was on a corner and was huge, we had enough room for 4 of us to play badminton beside the car, full awning and caravan. Me and my husband slept in the awning and unfortunately I was woken every morning about 6ish by the people on the pitch behind when they rather noisily got up to feed and walk their dogs. But that was just unfortunate.
The toilet block was amazing, lovely big shower cubicles with a bench area, plenty of hooks to hang clothes up and trays for soap etc in the shower half. They are proper showers not push button. There are 9 showers and I never had to wait for one in the morning despite the site being very busy on the first week.
It was just a shame that inconsiderate campers left hair all round the sinks everyday as soon as they were cleaned, despite a specific notice asking for it to be cleared away.
The washing machines were often busy as there were only 2, but I only used them once and didn't have to wait long.
The play area was excellent even though my children are older the youngest went there a lot and the equipment was really good.
The dog walk was also good. It is 2 sides of a square at the edge of the site, which is plenty for a short walk to do their business but not enough for a good run to burn off their energy. However there was a fabulous park/recreation ground with parking by a pond just down the road in Shanklin, we used this a lot to throw the ball and wear our dogs out.
Also if you drive to Newchurch and park in the signposted parking (free) opp the school there is an open recreation ground leading to a network of lovely walks through newly planted woods.
The one thing we thought the site was lacking was a shop. They do sell basics like ice creams and milk but had often run out. There is a Morrisons about 5 mins away, a large Sainsburys in Newport and a Tesco's Extra in Ryde but it would have been nice to have had a slightly bigger site shop.
We didn't visit the attractions that were nearest, Amazon World or The Garlic Shop. We went to a Steam Fair at Havenstreet but weren't that impressed, it was very expensive and there wasn't much there. We did enjoy the IOW zoo which although it isn't very big has some impressive big cats, and kept us entertained for hours.
Also Blackgang Chine is always a favourite, it is dog friendly too which was a bonus for us, however if, like us you have a dog who loves party poppers, and cap gun noises it's probably best to avoid Frontier Land, we got some very strange looks due to our large collie bouncing like mad all the way round.
We had a fabulous time, no doubt helped by the fantastic weather, and would thoroughly recommend this site.
My partner and I stayed at this site after my daughters wedding, for 2 weeks, and I have to say that this is probably the best site we have ever stayed at. The site is immaculate, the facilities are just outstanding, fabulous shower block, fabulous wash/food prep area, the pitches are just perfect, and the location could not have been any better.
The attention to detail, and the outstanding attitudes and help of the wardens is seriously second to none.
Having been a touring couple for a few years, this site & staff are most certainly No. 1 for us, and I doubt that they can be beaten!
Stay here, and you will be hooked for life. We will be back, guaranteed!
Thank you to the whole team at Southlands for making our stay perfect.
Quite simply one of the best Caravan Club sites we've been to. Facilities block very new, with ample showers, toilets etc which were kept in immaculate condition by the wardens. Plenty of hard standing pitches if you prefer. We chose to be on grass since the weather was so good. Grassed areas pretty flat and level - had to chock a wheel by an inch or so.
The play area for the younger children was the biggest I've seen on a Caravan Site and fairly new. Beyond that was an area for ball games including a football goal.
DO NOT follow SatNav to this site as some of the roads have 6'6' width restrictions, but use the caravan club site guides.
DO book your ferry crossing through the Caravan Club as the savings with Red Funnel (Southampton/East Cowes) are significant.
Morrison's have a supermarket about 2 miles away towards Sandown/Shanklin. I filled up with diesel on the mainland expecting Island prices to be higher - wrong. Diesel at Morrison's was exactly the same price as at home.
We hadn't been to this camp site for over 20 years, What a great site. I had booked and paid on line, I had estimated our arrival time, everything went smoothly checking us on site, all the staff were extremely pleasant without being over bearing, advice was offered not forced on us.
The site has a lot of gravel hard standings, not bowling green level but close enough that levelling blocks aren't needed.
The 'nearly new' shower block was a delight to use, it was kept clean and spotless. The veg prep area was also good, shame that some of 'us' campers couldn't clean up after ourselves, two of the sinks were littered with waste veg, a needless extra task for the site wardens to do.
The site in general was kept very clean, as pitches became free the grass was mown and the area spruced up. The team here were a credit to the caravan club, 'well done'
I do have two points to ask
1. I was under the impression that shower waste couldn't run through other shower rooms, perhaps as there is a cover grill on the top this is okay, my fault I should of asked, as the toilet block is newish everything would be to the latest spec.
2. It did seem that the stock in the shop was a bit sparse, especially as the nearest decent shopping was a 5/10 minute drive away.
I nearly forgot, there is a lovely playground for the younger members, totally dog free.
We booked 7 night stay here and added on another 4 nights it’s that good hard to find fault.
Would like the bus company to extend the bus service to the end of September from the stop just outside the site (unfortunately this ended end of August) making it too far for us to walk to the main road A3056.
Thanks so much for the following directions:
Anybody travelling with the help of a sat-nav, please be aware if travelling from Newport way towards the caravan site, do not turn down the road called Watery Lane as this is a very small and tight road to be towing a caravan, if you travel along the A3056 a short distance more, you will see a sign post for Southlands Caravan Park and a road on the left called Winiford Road.
We stayed here the first week of the 6-weeks holiday and I wished I had booked longer than 7 days.
The park is fantastically maintained, very clean toilet block/showers. Plenty of hot water any time of the day. Lovely washing-up facilities and loved the idea every sink has been supplied a cleaning cloth in case you have forgotten yours.
As we have 2 children (7&4) we wanted a pitch close to the playpark and you couldn't get closer than we were, giving the children the independence to explore the park and small meadow.
The park is 5 minutes drive from Morrisons and 15 mins from both Shanklin and Sandown. We felt that the park is perfectly situated for lots of attractions but far enough away to enjoy the peace and quiet. The views from the site are surreal.
Anybody travelling with the help of a satnav, please be aware if travelling from Newport way towards the caravan site, do not turn down the road called Watery Lane as this is a very small and tight road to be towing a caravan, if you travel along the A3056 a short distance more, you will see a sign post for Southlands Caravan Park and a road on the left called Winiford Road.
We will be booking another holiday for next year as soon as possible.
We visited this site for the first time August 2011 it was our first time on the Isle of Wight. Absolutely pristine site, extremely clean in all areas, fantastic shower blocks, toilet facilities, wardens very friendly and helpful.
Good dog walk and children's play area. Village pub within a short walk offering good meals, real ales etc. Bus stop outside. Just right for Sandown with some superb restaurants.
This has to be one of the best sites around, a credit to the wardens.
This is a great site. Unfortunately, tents not allowed but has a nice family atmosphere with lots of children and a good play ground.
Pitches are well laid out with hedges separating pitches in the older part of the site. Hardstanding pitches have been done recently and planting hasn't matured yet.
Excellent toilet block with plenty of showers, toilets and wash cubicles. Kept very clean and tidy. Separate washing up and laundry rooms with plenty of sinks so no queues for doing the dishes.
Barrier to enter and exit the site keeps everything nice and secure. Good peaceful surroundings, on outskirts of village. Lots of attractions on Isle of Wight to keep you occupied.
One of the nicest sites we have been on, well laid out pretty flowers beds and trees bushes and privacy hedges. Small shop at reception.
Lovely toilet blocks hot showers and never had to queue although site full(duck nesting near ladies when we were there)
Bus stop out side site for open top tour bus to Ryde, garlic farm, local vineyard and craft village we had a nice meal there. Also for a bus to Shanklin, but only two in the day, did hear this could not be running after September but there is a bus stop about 15 minutes walk away at the bottom of the hill at the cross roads, bit of a tow back for us oldies that went to Sandown or Ryde.
A pub down the road but a bit hairy to walk there as no footpaths on any of the roads in the area, but did good food and beer. Would advise a car if visiting IOW to make the most of the island.
Great sitting area to watch the sun go down and a good dog walk.
We visited this site for the first time May 2011. Absolutely pristine site, extremely clean in all areas, fantastic shower blocks, toilet facilities, veg prep and washing areas, wardens very friendly and helpful.
Good dog walk and children's play area. Village pub within a short walk offering good meals, real ales etc. Bus stop outside. This has to be one of the best sites around, a credit to the wardens.
We'll be back!
The only slightly negative with such a new site is no wifi and no tv connections on the ehu bollards although analogue signal is still available for ITV channel and digital is good via own aerial.
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Tent Pitches 
Caravan Pitches 
Motorhome Pitches 
Small Campervans 
No Glamping Units 
Holiday Homes for Hire 
No Statics for Sale 
Seasonal Pitches 
Electric Hookups 
Hardstanding Pitches 
Fully Serviced Pitches 
Families Welcome 
Not Members Only 
Rallies Welcome 
Not Naturist Site 
Dogs Welcome 
No Dogs Allowed 
Groups Welcome 
Toilet Facilities 
Hot Showers 
Washing Up 
Bathroom 
No Baby Changing 
Laundry On Site 
Drinking Water 
Disabled Friendly 
Chemical Disposal 
No Battery Charging 
Gas Exchange 
No Recycling Facilities 
No Kitchen Facilities 
No Freezer / Fridge 
Motorhome Point 
Wifi Access 
No Shop 
Bar <1 mile 
No Restaurant 
Kids Playground 
No TV Room 
No Games Room 
No Evening Ents 
No Fishing 
No Wild Swimming 
Indoor Pool <5 miles 
No Outdoor Pool 
Horse Riding <5 miles 
No Cycle Hire 
Golf <5 miles 
No Tennis 
Beach <5 miles 
No Watersports 
Boat Launch / Mooring <5 miles 
No Sea Views 
Not Working Farm 
No Campfires Allowed 
No Waterside Pitches 
Public Transport <1 mile
No Dog Walk 
We have just returned from a 2 week stay at this site. 
