Kingston Smallholding Goat Farm Campsite
View prices & book- Tiny, family-friendly site on an Isle of Wight goat farm
- A 10-minute drive to Blackgang Chine; footpaths and cycling nearby
- Pub and shop nearby; barbecue stands; fresh produce sold on site
Site type
- Minimum spacing of 5 metres between pitches.
- Guests are advised to bring a good quality torch with them as parts of the site are unlit.
- Please note that the shower facilities are unisex.
Languages spoken
English
Open from Wed, 24 Jul to
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Voted 79% of visitors View breakdown
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Proper old fashioned camping
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Liked: This is a fantastic place to experience "real" camping. Compost toilet, cooking on fire etc. If you want glamping and electric hook ups you may need to go elsewhere
Disliked: I didn't dislike anything at our stay, but it probably wouldn't be the best place for pouring rain.
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An all round brilliant experience
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Liked: A really great camping experience. Location is really rural and quiet yet very easy to get to. The tiny hamlet of Kinston is about a ten minute cycle ride from Shorewell village in the beautiful west wight. ( set amongst miles and miles of rolling green hills and farmland.) Genuinely warm welcome from the campsite owners who introduce you to how everything works. As an eco campsite, the facilities are basic but perfectly adequate and well thought out. Be prepared for composting toilets and their innovative shower in a shed. A thrilling experience but if you are an early riser like me you will need to top the solar shower unit up with hot water from the wood fed boiler which actually I just loved! Showers here really do feel like both an adventure and an accomplishment. Pitch I chose was spacious ( all of them are) and had a handy bench right next to it ( Handy as I was in a one man tent and bike packing). The owners make a large assortment of wooden tables and chairs available for anyone who wants them. Just help yourself and return when you’ve finished with them. Unexpected bonus was the availability of makeshift fire pits and an abundant supply of free wood. Who knew old washing machine drums and old tyre rims could be so brilliantly recycled into something this useful! Many campsites charge for a fire pit but here it’s part of the set up you have each night if you’d like it. Everyone on the site took the opportunity for a night fire, with toasting marshmallows providing endless entertainment for both the children and adults on the site. So I just came for a nights camping but I found myself sat outdoors under a star lit sky, with my own proper camp fire basking in its warmth and loosing myself staring into the gently rolling orange glow of its flame. Absolute bliss! An unforgettable experience and one I’d challenge all campsite owners to experience so they can all up their game. Definitely and experience I will repeat.
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If you want a rural peaceful stay then this is it -…
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Liked: If you want a rural peaceful stay then this is it - love this place and will def go back - my daughter loved the animals and feeding times! Recommend you buy the goat meat and try it as it’s amazing! This is more like wild camping/bush and campfires are allowed here too with all wood supplied 5*s
Disliked: Nothing
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The most tranquil site I have ever found
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Liked: Peace & quiet with friendly neighbours. Goats! And the friendliest hosts you could wish for
Disliked: No dislikes we can think of
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Absolutely lovely experience. The farm is a dream for children. My two…
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Liked: Absolutely lovely experience. The farm is a dream for children. My two 9 years old daughters fed the goats, pigs and chickens every day and even loved helping with the maintenance of their stalls using straw and hay. The farm is safe and the kids could run around at will. For myself, I enjoyed the extremely relaxed atmosphere and how much stuff there is around for camp fires and similar. The owners, Simone and David are lovely people and their friendly manner made the stay an absolute joy. If you have children that love animals, I cannot imagine a nicer experience.
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quiet beautiful campsite, friendly owner. all very well thought out.…
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Liked: quiet beautiful campsite, friendly owner. all very well thought out.
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Quiet, basic campsite with goat neighbours
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Liked: Open space and quiet atmosphere. Kids were encouraged to talk to the owners about the goats and even helped feed them. Owners very approachable, helpful and friendly and tried hard to ensure campers had what they needed. A useful orientation was given upon arrival. A lovely, blank canvas of a field to let campers camp as they wanted to. Campfires were encouraged with firepits and wood accessible. Night skies were amazing! Eco compost toilets- remember a bright light for night trips- but were easy to use.
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An experience we won't forget!
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Liked: An incredible experience all round. The owners of the farm were incredibly friendly and we met so many incredible people. It's not like a regular campsite, it's full of random fun things (bicycles, an old tractor, washing machine drums repurposed as firepits...) and really made our holiday! Thank you so much for letting us stay on your wonderful farm :)
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Excellent small eco campsite
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Liked: This is an eco site but offered at a high standard. Owners were friendly and accommodating. Eco loos were well maintained and kept fresh with loo paper, lots of sawdust or equivalent and sprays to keep it clean. Sinks and basins had liquid soaps and hand gel. Some really lovely personal touches. The communal area offered well used chairs, table and toys etc to borrow. Loved the outdoor oven - back to basics. You can have alter fires and there are drums to make these and plenty of wood to burn. Just a lovely back to basics site!
Disliked: Not a dislike but point of note, the shower is eco so cold unless you heat up some water and add it to the tank. But an amazing back to basics system!
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Good natured, pretty little site - homemade and a touch cluttered
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Liked: Friendly helpful owners. Lots of animals around for the kids to meet. Simple small site on a small holding with valley views. Very eco.
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Features
No dogs allowed
Pop-up campsite
Campfires allowed
Leisure on site
Bar or club house
Cycle hire
Evening entertainment
Fishing
Fitness centre
Games room
Indoor swimming pool
Kids' club
On-site restaurant/cafe
Outdoor swimming pool
Play area
Pétanque
TV room
Take away
Tennis
Watersports
Amenities on site
Bath available
Car parking by pitch/unit
Composting toilet
Disabled facilities
Dog park
Drying room
Food shop
Free wifi
Ice pack freezing
Internet access
Launderette
Local produce
Parent & baby washroom
Pick-up from public transport
Portable toilet
Pub toilets
Public telephone
Shower available
Toilet block
Washing-up area
Wifi
Groups welcome
D. of E. welcome
Family friendly
Motorcycle friendly
Rallies welcome
Single-sex groups welcome
Student groups welcome
Rules
Barbecue provided
Barbecues allowed
Campfires allowed
Commercial vehicles allowed
Dogs allowed
No dogs allowed
Themes
Budget/backpacker
Gastronomic delight
Peaceful
Remote location
Spectacular scenery
Walkers' paradise
Wildlife haven
Utilities
Charging facilities
Chemical disposal
Electric car charging point(s)
Gas cylinders available
No hot water
Recycling available
Renewable energy
Nearby amenities
Bar nearby
Dog walk nearby
Public transport nearby
Type
Farm
Pop-up campsite
Small (11-25 pitches)
Nearby leisure
Cycling nearby
Mountain biking nearby
Location
Kingston Smallholding Goat Farm Campsite
4 Bucks Cottages
Kingston Road
Shorwell
Isle Of Wight
England
PO30 3LP
Timezone
Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)
GPS
50.63294°N
-1.32657°W
Nearest transport
Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.
Local attractions
Water quality at nearby bathing waters
Name | Distance | Type | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
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Ventnor | 9.3 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Compton Bay | 10.3 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Shanklin | 10.8 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Good |
Sandown | 12.6 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Yaverland | 14 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Good |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Must see
Blackgang Chine 4.9 km
Carisbrooke Castle 6.1 km
Ventnor Botanic Gardens 6.6 km
Isle of Wight Pearl 6.6 km
Isle of Wight Steam Railway 11.3 km
National Trust
Brighstone Shop and Museum 5 km
Mottistone Manor Garden 6.8 km
Newtown Old Town Hall 10.6 km
Bembridge Windmill 17.3 km
The Needles Old Battery and New Battery 17.9 km
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
NORTHCOURT 2.5 km
The Godshill Valley and Plains 4.9 km
Blackgang - Niton - St Catherine's Down - Blackgang 5.1 km
Niton Waterfall Walk 5.7 km
Carisbrooke –Tennyson – Shepherds Circular Ridge Walk 6 km
Local events
- Isle of Wight Festival (Thursday 20 June 2024 – Thursday 20 June 2024)
Newport, England 8.3 km
- New Forest and Hampshire County Show (Tuesday 30 July 2024 – Tuesday 30 July 2024)
Brockenhurst, England 29.1 km
- Wickham Festival (Thursday 1 August 2024 – Thursday 1 August 2024)
Fareham, England 31.6 km
Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.
Nearest sites
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- What attractions are near Kingston Smallholding Goat Farm Campsite? Attractions and activities nearby include: - St Catherine's Oratory (medieval lighthouse): 10 minutes’ drive - Blackgang Chine (family-friendly theme park): 10 minutes - Amazon World Zoo (zoo and soft play): 20 minutes … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Kingston Smallholding Goat Farm Campsite?
Camping and touring Arrive: 10 a.m. – 9 p.m. Depart by: 10 a.m. - How much does it cost to stay at Kingston Smallholding Goat Farm Campsite? From €23.48 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.