Glamping The Wight Way

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Off Copse Lane
Freshwater
YARMOUTH
Isle Of Wight
PO40 9DE

Tel: 07379 612726

Outside view of safari tent at night, Glamping the Wight Way, self catering, Isle of Wight

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Guide Prices

Number of Rooms / Units
5
Room / Unit TypeRoom / Unit Tariff*
Canvas Safari Lodgefrom £1,095.00 to £1,450.00 per unit per week

*We charge per lodge which sleeps up to 8 guests - take a look at our drone video!
We do not charge extra for sofa bed, linen, towels, cot, highchair or wood. Generous starter kit for kitchen, bathroom and bbq provided.
No Smoking or Vaping anywhere on site, in the tents or on the deck.
Bank Holiday Special Breaks available - 4 nights Friday to Tue excluding August bank holiday. PLUS 4 night break available over Isle of Wight Festival period - Thurs to Mon - contact us for details.
please enquire via hello@glampingthewightway.co.uk
*Prices are guide only and subject to change. Weekly tariff is on a 'prices from' basis*
Please refer to our website glampingthewightway.co.uk for the most up to date availability and booking facility.

Facilities

Catering

  • BBQs for visitors use - We supply one bag of lump wood charcoal to get you started. Toasted marshmallows anyone?
  • Cooking facilities for guests use
  • Outdoor eating area - Each canvas lodge has an outdoor dining table and benches. In addition the fire pit has large log seating. We also provide deckchairs.

Children & Infants

  • Accept children (Minimum age)
  • Cot
  • Cot(s) available - Travel cot available on request at no extra charge but please bring your own baby bed linen.
  • Family Friendly, Children Welcome - Included ; Travel cot. High chair. Fireguards. Bunk beds with side safety rails. Melamine cups & plates. Large private meadow to play in. No vehicles on glampsite or in meadow. Low level coat hooks in both w.c's. Play & days out inspiration within Lodge Log Book. Family friendly cycle path, local amenities & facilities are super close.
  • Highchair
  • Highchair(s) available - Highchair available on request at no extra charge.

Establishment Features

  • Beach/Coast 20 min walking distance
  • Closed Christmas and New Year
  • Drinking water supply
  • Ferry discount available
  • Fridge/freezer
  • Garden/patio for guests' use - Wide deck and steps with outdoor furniture that overlook the fields and River Yar.
  • LGBT Friendly
  • Linen included
  • Linen provided - Bed linen and towels included other than travel cot linen.
  • No Pets
  • No smoking in dining area
  • Number of Bathrooms - Bathroom with flushing WC plus separate washroom with flushing WC within tents.
  • Open on bank holidays
  • Park and facilities limited to members
  • Patio/Terrace for guests use
  • Pre-school children welcome (0-4yrs)
  • Prior Booking Recommended
  • Showers - Private Outdoor Hot Shower for each lodge as well as indoor bathrooms
  • Single Sex groups welcome
  • Towels available - We supply white bathroom and roller kitchen towels. Please bring your own beach towels.
  • Veranda

Leisure Facilities

  • Arrangements for riding/pony trekking - Hill Farm Riding Stables is a 15 minute walk or 5 minute car ride. They offer hacking and trekking across the West Wight for all ages and abilities.
  • Cycle Hire - There are 2 cycle hire shops within a short drive or walk. Adrians Bikeshop, Freshwater Off the Rails Cycle Hire, Yarmouth
  • Eating Out Within Walking Distance
  • Golf Course close by
  • Swimming Pool close by - West Wight Sports Centre.
  • Water sports facilities - We offer direct access to the River Yar Estuary for kayaking and paddle boarding

Parking & Transport

  • Bus stop within walking distance - Bus stop at our lane entrance
  • On site parking - Free private parking Guests have exclusive use of our private car park which is 300 yards along our private track from the safari tents themselves. We do not allow vehicles onto the glampsite but there is a lay-by at the entrance gate for dropping off and loading up. Secure cycle parking and dedicated standpipe.
  • Secure cycle parking

Payment Methods

  • BACS Accepted
  • Cheques accepted
  • MasterCard
  • Midweek breaks - Mon - Friday, may not be available during school summer holidays.
  • Paypal
  • Short breaks available - Short breaks are for 3 nights or more
  • Visa
  • Weekend breaks - Friday to Monday, may not be available during school summer holidays.

Provider Preferences

  • Based on a Working Farm
  • Countryside Setting - Views over the countryside to the river and beyond to the Downs.
  • Farm - We are situated on a working farm, often horses, donkeys and sheep can be seen within fields overlooking the beautiful River Yar. No farm tours or similar.
  • In countryside

Room / Unit Features

  • All rooms non-smoking
  • Drying Facilities in all units - We have a clothes airing rack and washing line within the rear decked enclosure.
  • Freezer - Small freezer within the under counter fridge
  • Gas Charges Included
  • King sized bed some rooms - Two king sized beds per lodge, one can be split to form twin beds.
  • No Smoking in Unit - Our lodges are made of canvas and wood on a wooden deck. We do not allow naked flames or smoking.
  • Open Fire
  • Safe in unit
  • Safe some rooms - There is one safe located in the cupboard in the main living area.
  • Tea and coffee making in unit - We supply a kettle, tea, coffee (both instant and ground for use with our cafetiere), hot chocolate and milk on arrival to get you started.
  • Three bedrooms - Two King sized beds, one can be split into twin beds. In addition adult sized bunkbeds with long mattresses and extra head-height. Also, double sofa bed available in living area.
  • Units available with real log/coal fires

Specialist Features

  • Cyclists welcome
  • Marketed as green/environmentally friendly - Off-grid except for flushing loos. Wood burner stove cooking, heating and hot water (all wood included). Solar powered lighting and USB charging points. Wind-up lanterns, LED candles etc. BBQ / Kadai fire bowl Peaceful & private location on a working farm.
  • Marketed to any other specialist market
  • Short breaks available - Short breaks are for a minimum of 3 nights and not usually during school holidays.
  • Special provisions for cyclists - Bike racks for 4 bikes (more if you lock bikes together). Stand pipe for cleaning muddy bikes. Easy access to Round The Island Cycle route and many family friendly cycle paths (often with pubs on the way!). Maps & inspiration within Lodge Log Book. Slipper bath for soaking weary muscles. Outdoor shower for a quick invigorating experience.
  • Special provisions for walkers - Stand pipe for cleaning muddy boots. Slipper bath for soaking weary muscles. Easy footpath access from Yarmouth Car Ferry (1 mile away). Well located for many popular Isle of Wight walking routes including Tennyson Trail. Maps & inspiration within Lodge Log Book.
  • Walkers Welcome

Video

  • Glamping the Wight Way Video

Map & Directions

Public Transport Directions

We are 2.1 miles from Yarmouth Ferry Terminal & town.  Accessible by foot, bike or bus (NO 7).  Bus stop is 400 yards away from our Glampsite. We are 6 minutes away by car, 13 mins by bike or 40 mins on foot. The bus takes 14 mins. 

Awards

  • Visit Isle of Wight AwardCyclists Welcome - Wheel of Approval Cyclists Welcome - Wheel of Approval 2022

Opening Times

Closed (1 Nov 2023 - 1 May 2024)
Open (1 May 2024 - 30 Sept 2024)

* We have fixed check-in days being Friday or Monday except for special events for bank holiday weekends.

Special 4 night long weekend breaks available over most bank holidays and over the Isle of Wight Festival.
Check-in is from 1600 . Check-out by 0930.

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