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Safari tent glamping breaks at Southland Campsite

Experience a classic glamping stay in one of our authentic safari tents. They sleep up to 5 people and are perfect for families, they are fitted with a comfortable double bed, two single beds and one overhead bed all made up for your arrival. The safari tents offer a flexible living area with inside kitchen, equipped with appliances to help prepare simple breakfasts, snacks and light meals, dining table plus a spacious covered verandah. There's plenty of outdoor space to relax in too, complete with BBQ station: perfect for those warm summer nights under the stars.

Southland Campsite

Southland campsite is located on the outskirts of the small village of Newchurch in the stunning Arreton Valley and  is a great choice for an Isle of Wight glamping break. You’ll get a warm welcome from campsite staff and you’ll have access to top quality facilities including excellent toilet and shower rooms and a large playground and play areas for children to enjoy.

We also welcome tent campers to our campsite.

Sail & Stay 4 night breaks from just £214.80

Our popular Sail & Stay breaks are great value - our combined deal includes a return ferry crossing to the Isle of Wight and a stay in a safari tent at our Southland campsite for two nights or more. To find out more click here, or book a Sail and Stay break simply call our contact centre on 01342 777533 (Monday - Friday 9am-5pm)

Experience all the island has to offer from Southland campsite

The Isle of Wight is known as ‘Dinosaur Island’ as it is the richest place in the UK for dinosaur remains. There’s plenty to see and visit such as the Dinosaur museums and animal parks, plus over 120 attractions and places of interest to explore, including country walks, beautiful beaches, The Needles and Alum Bay, Osborne House, Blackgang Chine Land of Imagination, and much more. Half the island is designated an Isle of Wight National Landscape (formerly known as Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty).

There is an excellent bus transport system on the island and you can catch buses from the Isle of Wight Zoo frequently running into Sandown and Newport. Sandown and Shanklin award-winning beaches are only 3 miles from the campsite and both share the same sheltered bay with its sandy beaches and safe bathing, perfect for families. Newchurch village is only five minutes on foot from the campsite, there you’ll find a pretty Norman Church as well as a pleasant country inn serving fresh, hearty food.

Also a short distance from the campsite is The Garlic Farm, a free to enter family attraction providing the full garlic experience! Apart from having its own restaurant and farm shop, it is said to make the best coffee on the island.

Book your glamping break in an authentic safari tent today.