Camp Tapnell
Highly rated
Yarmouth, Isle of Wight
Camp Tapnell
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.
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.
Adult only
Allow commercial vans
Allow pets
Bike hire
Café / restaurant
Communal BBQ
Disabled facilities
Drinking water
Electric hookups
Entertainment
Family friendly
Fires allowed
Fishing
Games room
Glamping
Golf
Horse riding
Hot tub
Internet access
Kids club
Kids playground
Laundry
Near beach
Near pub
Open year round
Peaceful
RV pitches
Shop
Showers
Swimming pool
Toilets
TV room
Vineyard
Water hookups
Watersports
W.C. disposal
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.
Site tariff
Things to do on site and in the Yarmouth area
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)
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