Website: http://www.tapnellfarm.com
We had a lovely stay at Tapnell farm. We booked the aqua park and booked the padel court a couple of times, both activities were fantastic. We ate in the cow restaurant and agreed they served some of the best burgers we’ve eaten. The games room was also a big hit with my boys, we will definitely be back to stay again.
Great house for our group and such a bonus to be next to Tapnell farm with all the facilities and such a beautiful location- we will definitely Italy be back!
Lovely stay. Enjoyed everything of Tapnell Farm and accommodation at West Chalet was good with a lovely view! Only suggestion would be to maybe add a tall mirror somewhere in the chalet.. will definitely visit again!!
I don’t even know where to begin!!! East Afton farmhouse is the venue of dreams!! It’s got everything you needand more. The team were unbelievable, Chloe the manager was super responsive from the beginning when I emailed to come and see the venue, she replied straight away and I was there within 30 mins. Any question I had Chloe replied almost instantly, and nothing was too much trouble or too hard. I’m a perfectionist so I was nervous but my wedding at East Afton wasn’t just perfect it was unreal. Mel the coordinator was truly amazing!! She made the whole day run sooo smoothly even rained the...more
We stayed in a Dome and booked last minute, which included a discounted ferry. The Dome was great, very spacious and well equipped, especially the kitchen. The bathroom is huge and shower powerful. The kids loved the bunk beds! The view is incredible, my only slight complaint is that the domes aren’t soundproof and you can hear your neighbours. There are earplugs provided, but I just found it a shame as it’s just a peaceful location otherwise. It was only me that noticed it, my husband and children didn’t at all. We picked up the free fresh eggs for breakfast - delicious! We also visit...more
We stayed in a piglet the night of our friends wedding. It was fabulous and so handy for the end of the night!
The Wendy House is just delightful. Incredibly well furnished, high standard fit out with all the kit you need. So spacious and a proper home from home. While it’s a bit pricey, you do get what you pay for. The location is spectacular. Stunning views east and west mean amazing sunrises and sunsets. There’s also sea views and the design offers lovely seating areas for enjoying it all. Access to Tapnel Farm is pretty convenient. It’s definitely worth taking the advised route to get there and avoid the horrible turn at the top of the lane. The farm park itself is great. Our 4yr old had a ...more
East Afton Farmhouse was the PERFECT setting to celebrate our friends wedding, the staff were amazing and accommodation was great! Thank you!
Location is superb with large parking area. Chloe the events manager was most helpful and a credit to Tapnell farm. A couple of small niggles, the sandwiches were rather naff skinny things on white bread, and tea the was helpyour selves from a hot water urn into mugs, cups and saucers would have been better. The catering staff were pleasant and helpful and overall it was a successful event.
Thank you for having us. The dome and its setting were fantastic. My grandson loved the animals and activities at the farm and everyone was friendly and kind. For an old man the water park was very tiring but I am pleased I did it. We made good use of the hot tub and the fire pit (free logs). Great fun all round and unlike Center Parcs, we didn't feel like we were having money sucked out of us! Alum bay and the needles and other attractions close by too. Great fun and a big success for us. What is not to like?
Hi all, We had a wonderful stay - it is so lovely why you have produced at Tapnell Farm. A few thoughts from me - nothing major… - the welcome biscuits when you arrive is a lovely touch - for the kitchen I wish there was a cooking dish or two as luckily I had bought a couple of bits with me….also I wish there were oven gloves when using the oven - I was thinking maybe a picture of all of things you provide might help and then people know exactly what to pack… I packed a fan as it’s a quiet one however I didn’t need it - the electric car charges are quite spennny! - the indoor out...more
Beautiful stay in dome 5. Views were stunning and very peaceful. We enjoyed watching the sunset most evenings, enjoyed bbqs and taking in the scenery. The dome was very clean and had all the amenities we needed. The beds were comfortable and the hot tub was a perfect addition. We visited the farm for the kids party which was great and also took advantage of the discount on the water inflatable course and the football golf which the kids loved.
Excellent property comfortable beds, great shower and hot tub, clean and all amenities provided. Plenty activities for the kids to enjoy themselves, Aqua Park and foot golf a big hit. Very safe environment.
There was everything we could want for a lovely holiday in our safari tent - deckchairs, hot tub, barbecue, countryside view - as well as all the usual things you would expect to be provided. It was spacious, clean and welcoming. Our 6 year old particularly liked the cosy bed hidden behind the curtains! All the staff were very friendly and there were lots of activities on the site to keep everyone occupied throughout our stay.
Everything was perfec!. It is luxurious glamping at its best! Most relaxing holiday ever. Will definitely visit again.
We stayed in Log Cabin 1 on Tapnell farm and it was amazing. The cabin itself was lovely, accommodating, modern and clean. The full functioning kitchen was great which we needed and the bathrooms and bedrooms were lovely. The rooms were a little small but we made do. The location and view from the log cabin decking was gorgeous overlooking the fields. We would recommend better external signage. When we first arrived we couldn't find the log cabins- better signage from the car park all the way to the log cabin would have been good. We got to the end of the safari tents and were lost. Plus it...more
Beautiful stunning location. Booked a last minute break for my two boys and husband for one night. Lovely lodge, everything you needed for the 4 of us. Available early . Super comfortable bed in the left hand room. My son wasn't keen on bed in his room. Made noise every time he moved. Couldn't find a chopping board. Also a lack of toiletries, two small bars of soap. Would have expected more. We didn't use the farm park or other activities as these didn't cater for our age range of children. 14 & 8. Aqua park and football golf were our options, but neither appealed. My 8 year old was ha...more
Amazing stay at the farm. Modulog provided comfortable beds and all the Utensils for the weekend. Having the hot tub and BBQ was such a bonus and location on the farm was perfect.
We very much enjoyed our stay at poachers lodge. The house was nice and roomy with a lovely big garden for the children to enjoy. We were kindly left milk, tea, coffee and biscuits before our Waitrose delivery arrived. Constant hot water- very important for a busy household preparing for the wedding weekend. Our only issue were the pillows. Thank you for every attention to make it a very special stay at Tapnell.
The containers are the perfect camping upgrade. Solid beds, nice locations, great view. The shower and toilet block is just what you need. Perfect spot to explore the island and the farm from. So much to do
The pod was clean and cosy and had everything we needed. We enjoyed having a fire pit that we made good use of. The site was very well laid out and there was lots to do including a fantastic meal at the onsite restaurant, The Cow. We will definitely be returning another time.
If you are being ultra picky then you could try and decide whether the Manor is a very olde house, or that some tiny bits of it are getting tired. But then it is a massive holiday destination and I can't be bothered to micro moan. We have been 3 times now (2018 / 2021 / 2025) and there are now 25 of us. The manor is a beautiful setting with wonderful grounds and nice views. It is a comfortable retreat. Also it is feet away from The wonderful Cow restaurant, the farm park and the Aqua Park. We always have a blast and Chloe and the team are very supportive and hands on if needed. The island is ...more
We had a great time at Camp Tapnell. The communal spaces such as kitchen and clubhouse were a great way to meet other guests staying there. The facilities were clean. Communal kitchen was equipped with microwave, air-fryer, electric stoves, toasters and kettles, so just needed to bring our own kitchenware such as sauce pans, plates and utensils. Activities in Tapnell Farm Park were fun. My 13-year-old boy enjoyed the go-kart and mini and Tower slides the most as well as visiting the animal farm. Particularly the Alpaca and Wallabies. We also booked the Aqua Park and my boys had an awesome ti...more
we had a short 4 night stay at Tapnell farm in a log cabin which was spacious and had everything that you would need for adults and children. we had brought our 2 dogs as well and had area that the dogs could be toileted the only problem was the garden area was not secured by a gate. would highly recommend as lots to do at the farm and near by areas.
We rebooked our next stay before we left, that’s how much we enjoyed it! It’s probably not the cheapest place to stay, but it’s worth the money. The facilities are excellent, well kept and clean. The service was outstanding and we couldn’t have asked for a nicer weekend. We are already looking forward to returning in May.
We loved staying in the Eco Pod 2 - small and compact but has everything you need with a beautiful view. I’d highly recommend staying at Tapnell Farm :) We will definitely be back again next year :)
We had a totally brilliant weekend. Thoroughly recommend! Loved that lots of comforts were included. Breath taking views and super onsite amenities.
Enjoyed our stay at the dome, great facilities and very comfortable. One cheeky request would be to add free entry into the farm when you pay to stay.
We had a wonderful stay, great location we did the Farm Park and Aqua Park. The container was lovely and warm. The showers were clean. Every thing seemed new. The kitchen area and fridge was so useful. As a family of 4 we would have preferred less beds (there were 8) and more communal space in the container - especially as it was raining.
We had a lovely stay with 16 of is divided over two safaritents. We thouroughly enjoyed it! Would go again without a second thought…
First time staying at Tapnell Farm and we had an amazing holiday. The cottage was gorgeous, very spacious and well equipped. Only a 5 min walk from the restaurant and the farm, it was perfect for our group. Cannot wait to return next year!
After some initial setbacks with Camp Tapnell we were moved to the safari tents and they were outstanding. Beautiful setting, great location and just beautiful inside. As a family of 4 with little children we had a wonderful time and hope to be back soon.
Not a comfortable accommodation. We were on holiday and you just can’t sit anywhere to relax because there are no cozy couches or chairs to settle into and just relax 2 picnic tables and one hard couch/bed 2 chairs outside are not nice either We were only 3 persons I cannot imagine one more body in the pod . Very tight w too many doors Bedrooms/beds were very uncomfortable and tight …..hot as well no good sleep for any of us no ventilation People trimming the hedge came at 8 am on Monday so no hot tub for us that morning Pod was very clean I would only recommend for ...more
We enjoyed our stay everything we needed would definitely stay again. These are beautiful little properties with a lovely view. It was also great having WiFi
We spent the weekend staying in one of the containers at the Farm and it exceeded all our expectations. The container itself was surprisingly comfortable—spacious enough for a relaxed stay for the 4 of us, with comfortable bunk beds. Everything was immaculately clean when we arrived, which instantly made us feel at ease and enough space to drop bags We had excellent access to all the on-site facilities—showers, toilets, and the onsite activity areas and the Cow co restaurant was AMAZING and just a short walk away from our container making the whole experience really convenient. Even b...more
We had an amazing stay at Camp Tapnell in the shipping containers. The showers were good, hot and clean. the toilets had hand dryers with hair dryers attached and toddler seats as part of seat which really helps with little kids. The kitchen area was well provided with toaster, air fryer and fridges and a microwave. They had provide soap in toilets and washing up liquid in kitchen. lots of drinking water taps near to containers too. we went into Tapnell farm and the kids loved it so much for the kids to do. We also experienced the Barn, Boots and Beats event in the evening which was great fun....more
Difficulty in access to bed through too little space.. nowhere to hang towels or shower gel in bathroom. Toilet lid wouldn’t stay up. Just too snug!!!!
Container is great, was so glad of the sturdy frame when it was rainy and windy all night. Was ready a bit early, found the pizza oven by safari tents and made pizza which the kids loved, farm is great and not too busy so lots of go karts, trampolines, bouncy pillow. Cafe nice but quite expensive, cappuccino £4, yummy cakes. Tesco 3 miles away in freshwater is handy for a meal deal etc. The cow was good but again quite expensive, nice atmosphere though and interesting layout, staff helpful. Nice views from farm good for parents while watching kids play. Camp tapnell loos and showers really cle...more
We enjoyed Poacher's Perch last year staying for my son's weeding....it is down the lane from the farm next to the main road ..nice scenery and quiet / very peaceful..like all other area's all you need is "inside" WIFI..washing machine ..microwave ..equipment supplied for a BBQ etc etc ..not only the place itself but all around is litter free so Tapnell farm itself is an ideal place to unpack your bags and relax and look's great for "the" kids with water sports..farm etc...a place to dine and have a drink and there's lots of cows to milk(well ok they are not real but use your imagination) ...t...more
Thank you for a lovely lovely place to stay during our time on the beautiful Isle of Wight. I loved it. However, the rest of my family got eaten alive by mosquitoes and would not want to stay here again. I would come and stay again, but they wouldn't. Also, the family in the next-door container also got eaten alive by mosquitoes and had to cut their holiday short by 2 nights due to the ridiculous number of mosquito bites. It seems that the water park is a massive breeding ground for mosquitoes. I have never heard of anyone complaining about mosquitoes before on the Isle of Wight, but then I've...more
Location is great. Showers and kitchen area are clean and kept tidy. The fire pit and football goals are a lovely addition for the children to enjoy… could have done with a small play park/a couple of swings. The containers themselves are a very fun and exciting concepts but the beds are so uncomfortable. The plastic sheeting covering them isn’t ideal and kept people awake. The cow is gorgeous. All staff at Tapnell were so friendly and helpful.
Second time visiting this place. Such a lovely spot and so fun for the children. Facilities excellent. Only trouble was some people arrive not expecting camp site and assume hotel facilities! Showers and toilets fantastic. Staff prompt if any concerns. Very practical accommodation layout. Suggest a pump dispenser for washing up liquid as people use too much and it's gone within a day. Thank you
We loved the variety of things to do at the farm and the quality of the provision. Lots to do for those with young ones (2-10 yrs). For those kids who are slightly older, the teenagers, there is not so much to get stuck into beyond a couple of hours on site, but our daughter still enjoyed it and spent time with her younger sister. Accommodation is great, warm and we liked the novelty. The kitchen was stacked full of equipment, which made life so much easier. Loved all the signage throughout the site which outlined which guests should use what. The shower block was awesome for a camping sit...more
Great clamping experience and lovely location. Loads to do on the farm. Good facilities. Definitely recommended.
A fabulous stay with breathtaking views! The piglet had all I needed for a fabulous few nights sleep. The separate bathroom was really spacious and very clean. Thank you for a wonderful experience
We had a brilliant stay overall! Loved the location and facilities were very clean and well maintained, lots for the kids to do and the camp was really well set up. Great communication and discount on the ferry. Amazing meal at the cow. Also dog treats as a welcome gift was a lovely idea. We would have loved there to be less beds in the cabin to allow for more floor space! There were 4 bunk beds for 8 people so these took up all the floor space and there was no room to sit inside comfortably - we were a family of 4 with our dog!
Good central location and recommended for a weekend break, the Aqua park is well worth a visit. Overall we found it Tapnell Farm rather expensive, for example the Cow pub was charging £7.50 a pint and £20 for a burger. East chalet is also located next to the toilet block, during the night you'd hear the noise from the Macerator, not ideal for a restful break.