Overview

Escape to the stunning rural setting of Tapnell Farm and enjoy breathtaking 360-degree views, along with the best sunsets in the south. It is the perfect place to unwind and escape the hustle and bustle of everyday life.

Nestled in acres of unspoiled countryside, Tapnell Farm offers a unique range of beautiful accommodation options designed to provide comfort and relaxation. Enjoy the fantastic views in every direction and maximise your stay in this serene location.

Activities

Tapnell Farm offers a variety of activities for its guests to enjoy during their stay. They can tour the farm and participate in a pizza-making workshop using one of the outdoor wood-fired ovens.

Farm Park has a variety of animals like sheep, miniature donkeys, pigs, alpacas, wallabies, and meerkats. Visitors can interact with them and learn more through talks by Farm Park keepers. The play barn has a soft play area, zip wires, trampolines, and giant jumping pillows for all ages.

The Tapnell Trail is a 6-mile circular walk through Tapnell Farm, offering great views of the Isle of Wight Festival site and south coast. Also, all-weather target sports are available, such as Archery and Axe Throwing, with trained staff.

Tapnell Farm now offers bike hire services through Wight Cycle Hire. Guests can rent bikes, helmets, and maps of cycling routes. Booking is easy, and guests can receive a code to unlock bikes. Wight Cycle Hire can provide a different bike if needed.

Tapnell Farm now offers a fun new activity called “Football Golf”. It’s similar to traditional golf, but players kick a ball into the hole instead of using clubs. This activity suits people of all ages and abilities, but an adult must supervise children under 14 to participate.

The Aqua Park on the Isle of Wight offers over 20 obstacles, including free-fall slides and challenging elements. It suits confident swimmers seven and over and at least 110 cm tall. Book sessions online, get a safety briefing and use provided wetsuits and buoyancy aids for safety. The Aqua Park guarantees a fun-filled experience for all visitors!

Food

The Cow is a popular bar and restaurant at Tapnell Farm. It is situated in a converted Swiss barn and serves locally sourced produce. The restaurant is famous for its award-winning burgers, including gluten-free, vegetarian, and vegan options.

The Cow restaurant offers indoor and outdoor dining options with breathtaking views of the Isle of Wight from its mezzanine level and terrace. With excellent service and a unique dining experience, it is one of the most sought-after places on the island. The restaurant is happy to accommodate well-behaved dogs, but unfortunately, they are not allowed inside the Farm Park attraction.

The converted barn at the farm is now home to the Wight Herd, life-size model cows reflecting local events, businesses, and people from the Isle of Wight. The cows are painted creatively, making it the area’s first “art herd.” Visitors can explore the herd of cows and try to guess the ideas behind the designs before reading about them underneath.

Off The Rails is a restaurant in Yarmouth that serves a full English breakfast and a vegetarian breakfast. While dining, guests can enjoy bird-watching across the wetlands. After the meal, guests can walk back to Tapnell Farm to burn some calories while enjoying the beautiful surroundings.

For a delicious English breakfast before leaving Yarmouth on the ferry, head to Gossip’s Café at the pier’s start. Enjoy stunning views of the Solent while you fuel up with their fry-up.

The George Hotel and Restaurant in Yarmouth has a brasserie-style restaurant with a light, airy interior and views of the Solent. Breakfasts are made using Isle of Wight ingredients.

The Rainbow Fish and Chip Shop, located in the nearby village of Freshwater, offers delicious locally caught fish. The shop is open for lunch and dinner, but only for collection. Double Dragon in Freshwater is a great option to consider if you’re in the mood for Chinese food.

Accommodation

Tom’s Eco Lodge offers families a wonderful glamping experience with various accommodation options. There is something for everyone, from Safari Tents and Wood Cabins to Modulogs, Eco Pods, and Geo Domes. All of these options are in the picturesque surroundings of Tapnell Farm on the Isle of Wight.

The Modulogs at Tapnell Farm are exclusively designed for guests and accommodate up to six people. Each modulog is fully insulated and contains two double bedrooms, a shower room, an open-plan kitchen-diner, and a lounge with a sofa bed. The living area is carefully created for relaxation and features a log burner, various board games, and comfortable soft furnishings. Moreover, every modulog has a private decking area, outdoor seating, a BBQ, and plenty of logs and fuel.

The Safari Tents offer a perfect blend of rustic charm and comfort for families and groups of up to eight. They provide a camping experience without sacrificing luxury, including comfortable sofas, spacious bedrooms, a log-burning range cooker, and a private decking area. The tents have a private s, toile toilet, BBQ, fridge, electricity, and outdoor activities. Electric blankets are available for cooler months.

Wood Cabins offer contemporary accommodation for ten guests. Each cabin features an open-plan living area, a fully-equipped kitchen, three bedrooms, a bathroom, and a shower room. Outside, a decking area provides seating and a BBQ with beautiful countryside views. The cabins are open year-round, with heated and insulated interiors.

The Eco Pods are fully insulated and thoughtfully designed to maximize space. Ideal for a romantic getaway or a cosy family retreat, each pod has a double bed, pull-out sofa bed, kitchenette, living area, shower room, toilet, and private decking with seating and a BBQ. Enjoy stunning West Wight sunsets from your private outdoor space.

Geometric Domes offer an open-plan living and sleeping space with a bunk room divider, a king-size four-poster bed, and a cosy lounge area with a log burner. Each dome has a porch extension with a log store, en-suite bathroom, and kitchenette. They are insulated and have electric blankets for guests’ comfort. Outside, each dome has a BBQ, firepit, and sea view. Domes 1 and 5 also have a wood-burning tub and a communal pizza oven on-site.

Experience the ultimate glamping adventure for your family!

Nearby

Steephill Cove is an unspoiled fishing cove with a safe, sandy beach, quaint cottages, beach huts, and lobster pots. It’s a great place to relax, unwind, and enjoy breathtaking coastal walks to the Botanical Gardens or Ventnor.

The view from St. Catherine’s Lighthouse in Niton is stunning, with dramatic cliffs and the lighthouse perched on the edge. You can tour the lighthouse at a reasonable price, but the best part is enjoying the unspoiled surroundings.

Duver was a golf course in the Victorian era, now cared for by the National Trust. Located next to Bembridge Harbour on the south and the Solent on the north, it offers visitors St. Helens Old Church ruins, a sea wall, colourful beach huts and a beach cafe.

From Tapnell Farm, you can quickly reach Colwell and Totland Bays. A beautiful seafront on these bays blends into a shallow water area stretching far into the ocean. You can paddle out hundreds of metres and still be able to stand in the shallow waters. After enjoying the water, head to The Hut for a burger or seafood platter!

Compton Bay is a beautiful 2-mile island beach known for its golden and dark sands, colourful sandstone cliffs, and grassy knolls. You can surf on the waves or relax and enjoy the view. It’s a short drive from Tapnell.

Ryde promenade stretches from the hovercraft terminal to Seaview. The sandy pleasure beach runs from Appley to Puckpool and offers facilities like deckchairs, sun loungers, and windbreaks. Watersports, especially kitesurfing, are popular at the beach’s eastern end.

Freshwater Bay, close to Tapnell Farm, has a beautiful beach with cliffs. The beach is perfect for swimming, but be careful with children as strong tides can lead to sudden dips. The Wightwood Pizza van sells handmade pizzas on Fridays between 5:30 pm and 7:30 pm in summer.

Visit Blackgang Chine, the UK’s oldest family theme park near Ventnor, for a magical day out. Let your imagination soar in the Land of Imagination on your Isle of Wight adventure and create unforgettable memories with your family.

In Newport, Monkey Haven is an award-winning sanctuary for monkeys, birds, and reptiles. The refuge is home to eagle owls, gibbons, and lemurs. Visitors can enjoy keeper talks and marmoset encounters.

Summary

Tapnell Farm offers beautiful views of the coast and countryside with award-winning facilities, including unique accommodations, a Farm Park attraction, a restaurant, Target Sports, the island’s only Aqua Park, and a Football Golf course. Choose your pace and relish the peaceful surroundings.