Retro Staycations

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Ryde, Isle of Wight

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Just five minutes from Ryde Beach, Retro Staycations is a spacious, family friendly base set on a working farm with plenty of friendly animals. Choose from non electric and electric grass pitches for tents and tourers, or stay cosy in a camping pod (sleeps four) or one of six Airstream caravans. Enjoy seasonal music, fresh breakfast packs from the onsite farm shop and explore the Isle of Wight with Newport just 15 minutes away. Dogs are welcome!

Why you'll love it at Retro Staycations

Spacious, family friendly base with camping, touring and glamping, 15 minutes from a ferry terminal

Situated on a 40 acre working farm with lambs, pigs, cows, wildlife and an onsite farm shop!

Friendly site just a five minute drive from Ryde and Ryde Beach, with Osborne House ten minutes away

About the site

Situated on a 40 acre working farm, this spacious, family friendly site is a great base for exploring the Isle of Wight, with Ryde just a five minute drive away. Beach days can be spent along the stunning coast, with Ryde Beach (5 minutes), Appley Beach (10 minutes), Bembridge Beach (15 minutes), and Ventnor Beach (30 minutes) all within easy reach. Onsite, there are 100 unmarked non electric grass pitches measuring, suitable for tents, roof tents, trailer tents, caravans, campervans, motorhomes and RVs. There are also 9m x 9m electric grass pitches with a 16 amp electric hook up, a chemical disposal point and a water hook up. These are also suitable for tents, roof tents, trailer tents, caravans, campervans, and motorhomes. If you fancy upgrading to a little more comfort, there are two camping pods measuring 2.5m x 3m with electricity and an open space to sleep four. Just bring all your usual camping equipment minus the tent! You will also find six fully equipped Airstream caravans. Some sleep up to three, some up to four, and a all include ensuite shower facilities, with toilets nearby. Be sure to cook up a tasty breakfast using the fresh ingredients available from the onsite farm shop which is open 24/7. You'll also be able to spot some of the onsite animals, including lambs, chickens, pigs, and more! Staying here, you're well placed to explore some of the island's most popular attractions, including the grand Osborne House (10 minutes) and the historic Carisbrooke Castle (20 minutes). BBQs and campfires are welcome, please ensure they are raised off the ground! Dogs are welcome onsite.

Retro Staycations is open from 04/04 to 29/09.

Facilities and amenities

Accessible facilities

Allow commercial vans

Allow pets on site

Café / restaurant / takeaway

Drinking water

Family friendly

Shop

Showers

Toilets

W.C. disposal

Electric hookups

Fires allowed

Glamping

Near beach

RV pitches

Wash up area

Water hookups

Onsite, there is a heated facility block with separate toilets, showers, a washing up area, and a chemical disposal point.

Staying onsite, you can be provided with discounted ferry travel to the Isle of Wight.

You will also have access to the farm shop which is open 24/7, where you can buy local produce, and pre order a selection of fresh breakfasts from the farm, which include sausages, bacon, six eggs, a bread loaf, tomatoes, and mushrooms. The White Hart Inn is your closest pub, a short five minute drive away. If you fancy pickking up some camping essentials, there is a Tesco Extra within a ten minute drive.

Map and address

Park address

Retro Staycations,

Hazelgrove Farm, Ashey Road, Ryde, Isle of Wight, PO33 4BD

Coordinates

50.7052, -1.1672 | SZ 58 89

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Retro Staycations is ideal for...

Couples

Duke of Edinburgh Award

Large same-sex groups

Older children (13+)

Rallies

Young children

There are 105 accommodation options on-site

Bookable pitches and accommodation options

100 x Non Electric Grass Pitches

Max 6 people

Unmarked grass pitches without electric. Suitable for tents, roof tents, trailer tents, caravans, campervans, motorhomes and RVs.

Other accommodation

Electric Grass Pitches

Max 6 people

Grass pitches measuring 9m x 9m with a 16 amp electric hook up and a water hook up. Suitable for tents, roof tents, trailer tents, caravans, campervans, and motorhomes.

2 x Camping Pods (Dog Friendly)

Max 4 people

Camping pods measuring 2.5m x 3m with an open space for four beds and electricity. Please bring all camping equipment minus the tent. Shared facilities are nearby.

Airstream Caravans

Max 4 people

Equipped with a private double bedroom, a sofa bed, a kitchenette and shower facilities. Toilet facilities are nearby. Bedding is included. Outside a picnic bench, a parasol, a BBQ, and a fire pit.

Airstream Caravans

Max 3 people

Equipped with a private double bedroom, a convertible bed, a kitchenette and shower facilities. Toilet facilities are nearby. Bedding is included. Outside a picnic bench, a parasol, a BBQ, and a fire pit

Site tariff

FAQ

What time is check-in and check out at Retro Staycations?

Guests are able to check-in from noon until 10pm, reception closes at 6pm so if you are likely to arrive after 6pm please let the site know so that they can send you further check-in information. Check out is due before 10am on your last day.

Is Retro Staycations dog-friendly?

Dogs are welcome with up to two permitted per pitch free of charge. Please ensure that your dog is kept on the lead at all times and not left unattended. Breeds and crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dogs Act are not permitted.

Does Retro Staycations allow BBQs and campfires?

Fires and BBQs are welcome just as long as they are raised off of the ground.

Does Retro Staycations allow awnings, gazebos or pup tents?

Yes, awnings pup tents, and gazebos are permitted just please select this option when booking. Pup tents must fit within your pitch. There is an additional cost for gazebos and awnings.

Does Retro Staycations allow groups or pitches being booked together?

Yes, groups are welcome onsite.

Can I park near my pitch at Retro Staycations? Or Is there parking adjacent to the pitch?

There is a car park onsite and parking is permitted by your pitch.

What amp is the electric hook up at Retro Staycations?

The electric grass pitches have a 16 amp hook up, there are 100 non electric grass pitches too.

Are bedding and towels included at Retro Staycations?

No, sorry bedding and towels are not included in the camping pods, the airstream caravans do provide bedding.

Is there WiFi at Retro Staycations?

No, sorry there is no WiFi at this site.

Does Retro Staycations have a shop onsite?

Yes, there is a farm shop onsite that is open 24/7 where you can pick up local produce. You can also pre-order a selection of fresh breakfasts including, sausages, bacon, eggs, a bread loaf, tomatoes, and mushrooms.

Is there a restaurant or cafe at Retro Staycations?

There isn't a restaurant or cafe onsite, but there is a pub a five minute drive away if you fancy a bite to eat.

What are the nearest public transport links to Retro Staycations?

There is a bus stop a 30 minute walk away, or the nearest train station, Ryde St Johns, is a 42 minute walk away. Ryde is only a short 6-minute taxi ride away (1.6 miles). Ryde Taxis has the largest fleet of vehicles on the Island and their depot is conveniently located along the same road as Retro Staycations. Guests will receive a 10% discount for advance taxi bookings. From Ryde Transport Interchange, you can catch buses and trains to all towns and villages on the Island.

Does Retro Staycations have electric vehicle charging?

No, sorry the site does not have electric vehicle charging facilities.

Does Retro Staycations have a quiet time or noise policy?

Yes, the site operates a quiet policy after 10pm.

Does Retro Staycations allow day guests to visit those staying onsite?

Visitors are permitted at this site as long as you get permission from the site first.

Things to do on site and in the Ryde area

Ryde town is just a five minute drive away, with plenty of shops, pubs, and eateries to explore. For beach days, head to Ryde Beach (5 minutes), Appley Beach (10 minutes), Bembridge Beach (15 minutes), or Ventnor Beach (30 minutes).

Dinosaur Isle is a great family day out, just ten minutes away, with fascinating fossils and dinosaur artefacts to explore. Osborne House (10 minutes), Queen Victoria's Italian-inspired mansion, offers scenic gardens and sea views. For a peaceful stroll, visit Appley Park (10 minutes), a dog friendly green space overlooking the beach with a cafe.

Carisbrooke Castle is a 20 minute drive away, a historic site where Charles I was imprisoned. For more family fun, Model Village Godshill (20 minutes) offers miniature gardens and scenes to explore.

Tapnell Farm Park (30 minutes) is ideal for younger families, with go-karts, a petting zoo, water play and more. Visit the Isle of Wight AONB (35 minutes), home to scenic cliffs, dramatic coastline, and spots like Compton Beach.

Other local attractions include:

Isle of Wight Bus and Coach Museum (5 minutes)
Brading Roman Villa (10 minutes)
Wildheart Animal Sanctuary (10 minutes)
Hamstead Heritage Coast (30 minutes)
The Needles Landmark Attraction (40 minutes)
Fort Victoria Country Park (40 minutes)

The listing for Retro Staycations was last updated on July 11th, 2025 at 10:26 AM

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