Website: http://www.tapnellfarm.com
Perfect location for a pickleball retreat. Loved Tapnell farm, the cow and playing pickleball on the west wight.
Second time visiting Tapnell Farm and it’s an outstanding day out for our little children and then staying overnight ‘camping’ really made it a lot of fun. We stayed in the shipping containers and found it to be a lot of fun, and outstanding value for money at just £65 a night. The Cow Restaurant is also excellent quality food too.
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 place to stay nice and quiet. The perfect little stay for a night with no distractions. Breakfast was phenomenal.
We had use of the main farmhouse, the snug and a piglet. Everywhere you looked was well kept, clean and comfortable. We really enjoyed our stay and it just made our wedding even more perfect than we thought! Thankyou to the whole team at East Afton.
This was our third stay at the Wendy House as a family with our daughters and a now five year old grandson. Every time we feel at home and relaxed instantly and I am still playing football and flying a kite 'on demand' at 6am looking out over the Solent.....wonderful. Lawrence, our grandson, really loved the new additions at Tapnell Farm and is looking forward to returning next year as are we all.
We stayed one night at the Dome accommodation at Tapnell Farm, which was absolutely amazing. The **views were stunning**, and the setting was so **peaceful and tranquil**—the perfect place to unwind. The Dome was **comfortable, stylish**, and had everything we needed. A truly **exceptional place to stay**—wish we could’ve stayed longer!
Stayed in a piglet for a wedding and loved it. Creative use of space, with a comfy bed and the wherewithal for making tea in the morning. Lovely to step out of the door and see the fields all around. I was actually here in 1970 for the IOW pop festival, when the accommodation was a little more basic! Stable block has good bathrooms a few yards away. If you’re someone who needs to get up in the night a lot though, the Snug might be better for you than a piglet.
We have stayed at Tapnell multiple times before. We always know that we will always have a great stay, it is always clean and the facilities are great. Staying in February we were worried that the dome could be cold. The kitchen and bathroom were nice and warm due to the central heating. The dome itself was kept warm by the wood burning stove. We kept this constantly going and were nice and toasty. The beds also came with electric blankets for even more warmth. Would be more than happy to stay here again.
East Afton farmhouse is a wonderful place to stay with family or friends. We were a group of four families and we were blown away by teverything the farmhouse and annex had to offer. It is luxurious but homely at the same time, a beautiful warm and cosy famhouse in a wild and wonderful setting. We stayed over New Year and enjoyed wild walks in the hills, the huge waves on the beaches and lunch at The Cow restaurant. There are cows on site which the kids loved, the cinema room is an absolute winner and the selection of coffees, chutneys and snacks on arrival was a lovely welcome. A word too for...more
We loved staying in the Dome Meadow. Our accommodation was both elegant and cosy, and had everything we needed. It was very useful to be able to dine outside with our family whilst the children slept within earshot. The kitchen and whole dome was so well equipped. The views are just stunning too - I will be remembering them for some time.
The team were amazing! So flexible and helpful. We wanted to book a last minute birthday present for our parents and the team replied to emails super quick with suggestions. The modulog was clean, comfortable and perfect. Beautiful views, lovely walks and great food at the Cow. 10/10 experience
Stayed in geodesic dome with hot tub with young family (11 and 6). The dome has everything needed for a short stay and the farm park is an incredible resource to have so close for the children - highly recommended to burn off any excess energy after a day's activities! We were incredibly lucky with the weather and so the views from the dome to the channel were jaw dropping. Only minor comment is that the dome does get quite chilly overnight and so whilst there are mattress warmers and cosy duvets that keep you warm when asleep it was a bit of a shock when waking up in the morning! Would ...more
A gorgeous cabin with everything you could need for a few days away. Beautiful views and walks around the site. Access to the Farm Park meant the kids were happy entertaining themselves all day and a brilliant time had by all in the Water Park. We would definitely return!
Excellent location a real glamping experience with fantastic toilet/shower block, peace & tranquility
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
We had a wonderful stay. The electric Blankets and hot water bottles were a welcome addition in October. The hot tub, although a bit faffy to rinse out before each use, was amazing once in, seeing the stars and the milky way. We were very comfortable, and even the heavy rain didn't bother us once cosy in the tent.
We were three families getting together for a significant birthday. Having our own space but all together was very important to us and we all had a glorious time. The weather wasn't always kind to us but the cosy woodburner, radiators and heated blankets meant there was no need to be chilly and made the board games we turned to feel like a chosen option, rather than a Plan B. Being on the fringe of Tapnell Farm was brilliant because we were a short walk from all that activity that we could duck in and out of, yet in the tent area we felt very much away from it all and there was loads of space ...more
Great to get espresso pods, tea bags and cookies. A nespresso machine was great The kitchen had everything - but the knives needed sharpening Good towels and comfortable bed linens
We had a great time staying at Tapnell Farm and would highly recommend it to others. The Eco Pod was cozy and even the sofa bed was comfortable, which surprised me. Overall, great value for money and would definitely stay again
Just spent an incredible 3 nights at Tapnell Farm’s Modulog, and it was everything we hoped for - romantic, peaceful, and the ultimate escape. The Modulog itself felt like a real retreat, with cosy, comfy beds and an indoor log burner that made evenings so snug. The kitchen was well-equipped, making it easy to whip up meals after days filled with exploring the Isle of Wight. One of the highlights was definitely the hot tub. Sitting there under a blanket of stars with nothing but the sounds of nature around us? Absolute magic. This Modulog was such a special place to "come home to" each nig...more
Location is perfectly situated by scenic surroundings and tranquility. Great stay there. Overall 10/10 . Thanks . We see u again in future.
Lovely cozy cabin with great amenities. Wasn't able to use the hot tub unfortunately as was too busy during the day to get it going in time. But the cabin is lovely with everything you need.
We loved our stay, checking in and out was very easy, we asked if we could arrive earlier and check out later which the team were very flexible in accommodating. The pods were incredibly well kit-out and clean. Our stay was pretty much perfect, everything you might need was available on hand. The pods are charming, cosy and well equipped. Perfect for what we needing during our stay in February. Excellent access to wider Tapnell Farm facilities, as it was the winter months and we were without a car, when we come again we will come with a car as access to public transport and some shops be...more
Never disappoints! Staff friendly and helpful. The Farmhouse retains its idyllic charm, and Tapnell Farm remains an excellent venue for kids and adult entertainment....and The Cow... fab
Great glamping experience with wonderful facility and fun activities at the farm. Highly recommended!
Had a great weekend, lots of thoughtful touches to make stay more comfortable e.g dishwasher tabs, milk, lots tea towels, plenty loo roll, eggs - delicious etc. Well equipped and loads to do onsite - particularly for younger kids. Location is great - weekend were very blessed with the weather - amazing sunsets, great views and cosy fires, toasting marshmallows etc. Very friendly team. Only thing - could have done with more deckchairs for round the fire. Thank you - will definitely be back
Beautiful surroundings, the modulog is very cosy. Having the hot tub is a real bonus on a clear starlit night, very romantic. This is the second year we have been, and love it here, nice little touch leaving some treats and a ball for Lazzlo the dog, he was very grateful xx
Love this place Our group of 8 ladies Love this place as it re sets us for the next year. Beautiful setting
Couldn’t fault the facilities which included power and water next to container, kettle, microwave and even 2 air fryers in the kitchen area, great shower block too. Container had 8 beds (double + 3 x bunks) plenty of storage, and place for dog too. Only downside was the mattresses were plastic-coated and were so noisy it was like sleeping on a crisp packet.
We had a brilliant relaxing weekend with the family. Something for everyone raning in age from 15 months to mid fifties. Also the weather was great which always helps.
Fantastic location and setup.Perfect for kids and adults. We will certainly be back Great helpful staff as well
Beautiful Farm, perfectly equipped Safari Tents. Kids just loved it. We definitely will come back next Easter.
Myself and my (now!) husband stayed in the snug away from the main house for our wedding We LOVED it! It was comfortable and a had all the facilities you may need including milk in the fridge! Only thing to note was it could do with a blind in the toilet, im not sure you could be seen but anyone visiting the facilities for the piglets but it does lead you to feel a bit exposed when getting out of the shower. Although this certainly wont mean we wont stay again, it was PERFECT!!
The booking of the house was ver straightforward. The team were responsive to all my questions. The discount on the ferries was much appreciated. The house was lovely and really worked for our family group. We also had Poachers Lodge - and managed to get 12 people eating in the kitchen with ease. The kitchen was well stocked with equipment. The bathrooms were all clean and good water pressure for the shower. The BBQ kit was great with coals and fore lighters. The locations is excellent. We went to the needles, Freshwater Bay and also back towards Newport and Cowes for a spa and golf. Would rec...more
The only thing I would suggest is to make more obvious number of beds in a container. We had 8 but actually would prefer to have fewer beds and more space inside.
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 our stay for half term, despite the weather, we really enjoyed the farm, all the activities and eating at The Cow onsite. So accessible with free and easy parking; it's what we love about staying at Tapnell Farm as the facilities are second to none. The chalet was clean and comfortable, had everything we needed BUT a bit tired in places and really needs a new lick of paint to brighten it up.
The staff were very friendly and the restaurant was excellent. The areas to improve are ensuing on a Sunday morning that the toilets around the central area are cleaned early due to the volume of people using facilities on the Saturday evening. Also the site would look better if the weeds between the pods were removed. Overall the stay was very good. Thanks
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!
The cabin was very comfortable and warm for our stay, the quality of the facilities (bathroom, communal kitchen) was the best I've come across for a lot of years. There is everything on site to have a fab holiday. The food at The Cow was delicious and the bus service was reliable and a welcome change from driving. It was easy for me to contact staff and they were helpful with my noise complaint. The only thing I would change is to say better lighting is needed in the cabins at night. They do have fairy lights but it's not enough.