Situated 1.5 miles east of Freshwater Bay on A3055 (military Road) and boasting stunning natural views to the chalk down land valley and Compton Bay, Compton Farm is the ideal location for a family holiday or short break. The farm dates back to 1086 and has been farmed by the present family for many years. Sheltered in a down land valley on National Trust land (which has Sites of Special Scientific Interest status)guests can take a variety of walks over the Downs, to enjoy stunning views, and the wonderful wildflowers such as the pyramid orchid. COMPTON FARM CARAVAN SITE In a fold facing the Downs, we have a small site for our twelve well equipped caravans. Each is fitted with a full size cooker and fridge, shower and flush toilet. No TV's are provided. There is plenty of space for car parking nearby and a large field for games. COMPTON FARM CAMPSITE Situated in a well drained field with facilities which include a modern toilet block with showers, and hot and cold washbasins. Free hot water for washing up and a small laundry. ACTIVITIES FOR THE CHILDREN Our site is peaceful and quiet, and in not commercialised at all. It is very much a traditional campsite with many of guests who visted as children themselves, bringing back there own families. Children can have good old fachioned fun, with old tractors to play on, ducks to feed, eggs to collect, and the space and freedom to fly their kites, and ride their bikes around the farm. The nearby beach is sandy, safe and clean. Dinosaur fossil footprints are even visible at low tide! FOR THE MORE ADVENTUROUS Bring your surf and body boards, for some excellent surfing on nearby beaches! For the golfers amongst you enjoy your round, whilst taking in some of the most spectacular views you will ever see on any links! Handgliding, paragliding, windsurfing, and horse riding are also available nearby. Only a quarter of a mile away is Compton Bay the last unspoilt sandy beach of the Island; safe for children and swimming, and facing south it catches all of the sun. Rates : £8.00 per night adults £4.00 children. Statics £230 - £430. Children are welcome. Pets allowed. Groups allowed by arrangement.

Family run site in beautiful countryside setting overlooking downland. We have two large closely mown camping fields offering plenty of space for children to play with no regimental marked pitches. Highly commended for cleanliness of facilities. (N.B. Limited facilities early & late season- please ask for details.) We have two toilet blocks (with toilet for disabled), shaver and hairdryer points. Other facilities on-site include a shower block, dishwashing room, chemical toilet disposal points, playarea for children, electric hook-ups, gas supplies, reception with freezer pack service, exercise area for dogs, caravan storage and club rally fields. Nearby Attractions : Isle of Wight Steam Railway Osborne House Amazon World Brading Waxworks Bembridge Windmill Beaches, Golf, Water Sports, Fishing Trips, Horse Riding, Ice Skating, Tenpin bowling, Nightclubs, Isle of Wight Steam Railway (all between 1 and 6 miles), to name but a few. Rates : From £10-£13 with out electric for 2 persons per pitch. £9-£12 with electric per 2 persons per pitch. 3 star ETC. Groups by prior arrangement.

The Orchards is a really excellent, well managed, family park. It is situated in an area of outstanding natural beauty, with glorious views of rolling countryside and the Solent shores. The Orchards has 7 successive gold David Bellamy awards, 2 gold Green Island awards and 5 stars for the holiday caravans from The English Tourism Council.We are also a member of the Best of British parks. Offering 65 holiday caravans, most with central heating and double glazing and 175 touring pitches. Facilities include, indoor and outdoor heated swimming pools, shop, takeaway, laundry, dog walking area, children's play areas, table tennis and poolroom. We also have a new facilities centre, with new showers, toilets, family bathrooms and family shower rooms, indoor washing up area,drying room for walkers, campers kitchen and laundry, all with the luxury of underfloor heating. All of our pitches have hook up electricity. Some of the pitches are hardstanding for all year use. We have a wide range of holiday caravans, large and small. All with toilet, shower, fridge, heater, colour television, video and microwave. Some caravans have double glazing and central heating . There are many attractions within easy reach of The Orchards. The scenic harbour of Yarmouth is close by, bustling with boats, cafes, shop sand art galleries. A fifteen minute walk west of the harbour brings you to Fort Victoria, with attractions including an aquarium, planetarium and model railway. Chessil pottery where you can make your own pot, is close by. Osborne House, the summer residence of Queen Victoria is at East Cowes. There are more than 500 miles of marked footpaths and cycletracks on the Isle of Wight. Walking, cycling, fishing and birdwatching are just some of the all year round activities that you can enjoy here. The Orchards is also an ideal base for enjoying the islands many festivals, including jazz and pop. The sandy beaches of Colwell Bay and Compton Bay are between 4 and 5 miles away. Rates : Tents & Touring including pitch fee and 2 persons £16.00-£30.00. Holiday caravans £205 - £915 depending on season. Please enquire for exact rates. AA 5 star. Best of British. Rose Award. David Bellamy Award.

Thorncross is a Quiet one acre site in the small hamlet of Thorncross, one mile from the village of Brighstone. It lies half a mile from the coast, in an area of outstanding natural beauty close to the downs and the sea. The site is ideally situated for those Camping and Caravanning Club members wishing to explore the many and varied attractions in this lovely part of the Isle of Wight. The Isle of Wight Cycle Route passes by the front door and walkers can take the Coastal Footpath, which runs, around the entire Island or walk the many other excellent forest and downland trails. We currently do not have washrooms or toilets so the site is best suited to motor homes or touring caravans. However, campers are accepted if they have suitable chemical toilet facilities. Children are most welcome but it is important to note that we do not have designated children’s play area. Farm access is restricted for their safety. The well-spaced pitches are equipped with electric hook ups and water. There is a chemical disposal point and waste bins are provided on site. We allow well-behaved dogs so long as they remain on leads at all times. Dog owners are required to ‘clean up’ and to ensure their pets do not disturb other campers. The site has wide ranging views especially to the north and east. Sunrise over the downs can be most impressive for the early risers! If you walk south for 0.5m to the cliff at Barnes’ high you will see spectacular sunsets to the west beyond Tennyson down and the Needles. We have our own 2.5 acre day ticket Coarse fishery that is open to the experienced angler who will be expected to be fully equipped and abide by the fishery rules. Besides the wonderful beaches there are also many attractions for children including Robin Hill Country Park and Blackgang Chine both within 8 miles. Rates : Please see website. Pets by arrangement.

A secluded family park with countryside views. We have 45 holiday caravans on 3 acres with a further 8 acre field. Sorry no pets. David Bellamy Gold Conservation Award winner. Please phone on 01983 402858 for latest availability. Office open 9am to 9pm. Closed All day Wednesday and Sunday from midday. Open March 1st until October 31st. We have a variety of caravans to suit most people who require an inexpensive holiday in a great location. From our older budget range known as 'Harlequin' through to our larger and newer 'Excalibur' range. Our prices are scaled according to the type of accommodation you require. All Gas and electricity is included in the price of your holiday. As an additional service we are happy to offer the free use of the following :- barbecues, picnic tables & clothes airers. For a minimal charge of £5.00 each per stay we have Graco travel cots, Tomy cot sides and highchairs. Sorry but we do not accept single sex groups, groups of under 18's or pets. All caravans are no smoking. All caravans come equipped with Free Gas, Free Electricity (limited to 5A), Shower , toilet, cutlery, crockery, Duvets, pillows, extra blankets, fridge, cooker, 14" colour TV (BBC1,BBC2,ITV1, C4) Digital safe in all caravans for £5.00 hire (FREE in Excalibur caravans) and an information booklet. Rates : Please see website. Groups by arrangement. 3 Star Gold David Bellamy award.

Set in 12 acres of quiet and secluded countryside, bordering large wood with scenic walks, within 5 minutes easy walking distance of Wootton village, shops, pubs and takeaways. 5 minutes from Fishbourne ferry. All modern purpose built toilet and shower block including disabled facility. Nearest major towns: Ryde 3m, Newport 3m, Cowes 5m. Facilities for walking dogs, who are welcome. Children's play area. A quiet well run family site. Facilities : Based on a Working Farm Countryside Setting Outdoor children’s play area Family Friendly, Children Welcome Off-road parking Eating Out Within Walking Distance Ice Pack Freezing Shaver Point/s Drying facilities Dogs admitted on a lead Open all year round Open Christmas Pets accepted by arrangement Prior Booking Recommended Rallies welcome Chemical closet emptying Dogs welcome Groups welcome Ironing facilities Launderette Public Telephone Single Sex groups welcome Toilet Block Camping and Caravanning Club non members welcome Caravan Club non members welcome Rates : From £4.50 per person per night. Electric hook up £2.50. AA 3 Pennants. Groups allowed by prior arrangement. BBQs allowed by arrangement.

One of the few unspoilt, non-commercialised coastal sites with unpolluted sea air, situated on the beautiful s.w. coast, with easy access to our sandy beach and picturesque views of our Chine and Brighstone Forest. The whole area is ideal for cycling, fishing, fossil hunting - a walkers paradise. An idea family holiday for Camping or Self-catering in our static caravans or converted barns. We are a small, family run working farm, having many unusual, friendly animals including: Llamas, kune-kune pigs, goats, pony, horse, water buffalos, donkey, poultry etc The camping and caravan site lies in an area which has been designated "an area of outstanding beauty" as is much of the Downs. Tents, motor caravans and touring vans are accepted. The camping site is level and overlooks the sea. Cars are parked beside the tents or caravans. access to the sea is just a short walk (100 yards) down the coastal path. Our shower block comprises of: FREE showers, shaver points, wash basins and toilets. (heating in main blocks) Our small launderette comprises of: a coin operated washing machine, tumble driers, spin drier and ironing facilities. We have dishwashing sinks and laundry sinks also for your use with free hot water and a coin-operated bath as an added luxury. The Static Caravans are set on a plateau where the Brighstone Life Boat Station was situated many years ago. All of the Caravans have good views of the Sea and Chine, with very easy access to our sandy beach (see Brighstone Bay). We have 11 Static Caravans on the plateau Ranging from new to oldest approx 9 years, there is also wooden walkways running alongside the Statics. Parents note: (cliff edge) for your peace of mind there is a fence in front of the caravans. DOGS - we do take dogs, but only in 2 of our Static's. In the Play area there is a play boat, trains, hay-cart, slide, see-saw, rope-bridge, stepping stones, 4 swings & a flat tyre swing. There is a small area for football and cricket etc. From the play area you can also view into our Chine, where the water buffalo, goats & horses are grazing. Grange Farm Brighstone Bay, is situated on the South West coast of the Isle of Wight, approximately 6 miles from Freshwater Bay to the west, and 10 miles from Ventnor to the east. The picturesque village of Brighstone lies half a mile to the north. The whole area is idea for fishing, fossil hunting and cycling, a walkers paradise. There is good access to our sandy beach which is safe for swimming and un-crowded with unpolluted fresh sea air. Rates : Please see our website for full details. Children are welcome. Pets allowed. Sorry, no groups. 3 star ETB, Gold David Bellamy.