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The Chequers Inn

View prices & book 8.6 36 reviews

Peaceful countryside site in a central Isle of Wight location
A 20-minute drive from beaches, Osborne House and the zoo
Linked to a traditional pub with meals, beer garden and play area

Bedding down somewhere within easy reach of a pub is often a fine idea for the simple convenience of having drinks and dinner within easy stumbling distance. And of course one surefire way to achieve that is to park up at a pitch owned by a pub… And that’s exactly what you can do at the Chequers Inn, which has caravan pitches just a few minutes’ stroll from the country pub of the same name a couple of minutes’ drive from the Isle of Wight village of Rookley. The surroundings here are full-on countryside, with plenty of walking and bike routes nearby (and a bus stop half an hour’s walk away if you’d like to explore further). The location pretty much in the centre of the island is handy for getting out and about to all the top attractions too: beaches, the zoo, Carisbrooke Castle and Osborne House are all within a 20-minute drive. Roam as far and wide as you wish, safe in the knowledge that eats and drinks await back at base. The inn itself is a traditional pub that serves up breakfasts, lunches and dinners along with local ales and cool drinks. There’s a big beer garden outside for fine days, and a sizeable play area where the kids can scamper about while you sip your pint. Food can be delivered to your pitch if you’ve run out of steam and fancy an easy night in. Facilities for the pitches include a water supply and a waste disposal area; guests can also use the pub facilities during opening hours. It’s a laidback place that’s happy to welcome families and dogs, and allows campfires and barbecues. Stabling stays are also available, and include a stable for one horse and bedding. The stables are just a few minutes' walk from the pitches. Surrounded by extensive off-road riding, this is a great place to explore in your saddle. Other facilities for horses include ample parking space for vehicles, horse boxes and trailers, an indoor and outdoor arena, an XC schooling field, a walker, a horse solarium and show jumps.

Site type

Open all year

Please note

This site has no on-site toilet and shower facilities.

Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
Reception is unmanned after 10 p.m.. Please inform the site while on your way there should you expect to arrive after this time, so that the team can provide information about your unit/pitch.
Tents are not accepted at this park.
At least one of the party members must be aged 18 or over.
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.

Languages spoken

English

Pitch types & availability

Electric grass and gravel touring pitch

8 people maximum Wifi at the unit/pitch

Ground type: Grass and gravel

Pitch size: unlimited

8 people maximum Wifi at the unit/pitch

One Touring caravan or Campervan or Motorhome allowed per pitch

Additional units require additional pitches - quick book via 'Make another booking like this' after making your booking.

Pitch size

unlimited

Ground type

Grass and gravel

0 rooms

Twin-axle vehicles accepted

Suitable for

Touring caravan, Campervan, Motorhome

Features

32-amp included

Bring a gazebo 2 included, 2 max.
Bring an awning 2 included, 2 max.
Bring a pup tent 1 included, 1 max.
Car 2 included, 4 max.
Dog(s) allowed unlimited included, unlimited max.

Car parking by pitch/unit
Chemical disposal point
Wifi at the unit/pitch

Other restrictions

Extras

Extra car (2 max)

£3 (£3) per night
Stabling for one horse (3 max)

£25 (£25) per night

You will be able to choose extras on the booking page.

Arrival days

From £20 (£20) 1 night, 2 adults

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Reviews

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Only showing reviews for the last 30 months.

Floods - i was moved immediately by the warden but take wellies just in case

There are lots of horses and wildlife around the area.

Great customer service, nice pub. Would recommend going in the summer

Overall	8/10
Location	6
Value for money	8
Accommodation	8
Facilities / Activities	8
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	8

Hollie T. Feb 2025

Electric grass and gravel touring pitch

Liked: The pub has a good play area, friendly staff and they do an amazing carvery. Waste water and portaloos

Disliked: No shower block

Recommend to friends Visit again

Dog friendly.. will use again

Overall	10/10
Location	8
Value for money	10
Accommodation	8
Facilities / Activities	8
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	No rating
Cleanliness	No rating
Wifi	No rating

Sara M. Oct 2024

Electric grass and gravel touring pitch

Liked: Excellent location in the ground of an old country inn. Level pitches water and power on every pitch .
Chemical disposal on site
The staff in the inn are very friendly and food delicious

Disliked: No showers and only portaloo

But we are self sufficient so was non problem

Recommend to friends Visit again

Everything organised. Part of a pub grounds so great for food and…

Overall	10/10
Location	8
Value for money	10
Accommodation	8
Facilities / Activities	8
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	No rating
Cleanliness	8
Wifi	No rating

Debbie M. Sept 2024

Electric grass and gravel touring pitch

Liked: Everything organised. Part of a pub grounds so great for food and drinks.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great pub on site

Overall	8/10
Location	8
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	8
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	8
Wifi	10

Jennie C. Sept 2024

Electric grass and gravel touring pitch

Liked: Great pub, friendly, accommodating team, lovely food!

Good dog walks on hand

Recommend to friends Visit again

Pub itself was nice.…

Overall	2/10
Location	No rating
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Facilities / Activities	No rating
Customer service	No rating
Child friendliness	No rating
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Wifi	No rating

Hayley S. Aug 2024

Electric grass and gravel touring pitch

Liked: Pub itself was nice.

Disliked: Unfortunately we left as soon as we parked. I'm not sure if the caravan next to us was on holiday or a permanent fixture but we were not happy that the two dogs they had were chained up to the smallest kennels I have ever seen. The poor things were whining, and barking which the man of the caravan just shouted for them to shut up. So cruel.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Good sized pitch . Friendly in the pub

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	No rating
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	No rating
Cleanliness	No rating
Wifi	2

Angela W. Aug 2024

Electric grass and gravel touring pitch

Liked: Easy to check in . Has got portaloos . Good location

Disliked: Not at lot of signal .

Recommend to friends Visit again

Perfect lovely place,nice pub very good food will stay again Highly recommended 👌…

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	8
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	10

Anonymous Aug 2024

Electric grass and gravel touring pitch

Liked: Perfect lovely place,nice pub very good food will stay again
Highly recommended 👌

Recommend to friends Visit again

Not acceptable

Overall	4/10
Location	8
Value for money	4
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	2
Customer service	2
Child friendliness	No rating
Cleanliness	6
Wifi	2

Anonymous Aug 2024

Electric grass and gravel touring pitch

Liked: Was OK for first few days but noisy first thing with people going to work so not many holiday makers but was quiet night time

Disliked: As we were here for 7 nights the last few night were extremely unbearable as people arrived with dogs which were left day and night in kennels at rear of caravans barking through night and morning. Even had dogs being walked on pitch and dog fouled our pitch not acceptable

Recommend to friends Visit again

Very good value, good size pitches with water and electric

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	8
Wifi	No rating

Anonymous Jul 2024

Electric grass and gravel touring pitch

Liked: Good value, good sized pitches with electric and water. Access to pub and children's play area very handy.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Peaceful…

Overall	6/10
Location	6
Value for money	8
Accommodation	6
Facilities / Activities	2
Customer service	2
Child friendliness	No rating
Cleanliness	No rating
Wifi	2

Anonymous Jul 2024

Electric grass and gravel touring pitch

Liked: Peaceful

Disliked: Rude receptionist at ch ckin very unhelpful

Recommend to friends Visit again

Features

Portable toilet

Dogs 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 Soft play area TV room Take away Tennis Watersports

Amenities on site

Bath available Car parking by pitch/unit Composting toilet 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 Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all year

Themes

Budget/backpacker Forest Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise Wild camping Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities Chemical disposal Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Nearby farmers' market Public transport nearby Shop nearby

Type

Farm Pub campsite Small (11-25 pitches)

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horse riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Leisure/theme park nearby Mountain biking nearby Outdoor pool nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Surf school nearby Tennis nearby Watersports nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Seasonal pitches

Location

The Chequers Inn

Niton Road

Rookley

Isle Of Wight

England

PO38 3NZ

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)

GPS

50.6448°N
-1.27896°W

Nearest transport

Coach

12.5 mi Clarence Pier

13 mi The Hard Interchange

13.5 mi City Centre South

Rail

4.4 mi Shanklin Rail Station

4.9 mi Lake (Isle of Wight) Rail Station

5.2 mi Sandown Rail Station

Ferry

6.7 mi Fishbourne IOW Ferry Terminal

7.8 mi East Cowes Floating Bridge

7.8 mi West Cowes Floating Bridge

Airport

21.4 mi Southampton Airport

25.9 mi Bournemouth International Airport

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

The Isle of Wight is packed with things to do, and from this central spot they’re all pretty easy to access. If you’re here for the coast (good choice), it’s a 15-minute drive to the sandy stretches at Ventnor and Shanklin, or half an hour to snap pics of The Needles from the coast path. Alternative days out for those with kids in tow might include the rides and themed areas (like Underwater World and Cowboy Town) at Blackgang Chine (10 minutes’ drive), the falconry displays, toboggan slides and mini train rides at Robin Hill (10 minutes) or meeting the residents of the Isle of Wight Zoo (20 minutes). To throw a bit of heritage into the mix, plan days out at former royal summer residence Carisbrooke Castle (10 minutes) and ornate Osborne House (20 minutes), of which Queen Victoria said ‘it is impossible to imagine a prettier spot’. The Isle of Wight Steam Railway (15 minutes) is another excellent way to get a sense of times gone by.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name	Distance	Type	2020	2019	2018	2017
Ventnor	4.7 mi	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Shanklin	4.8 mi	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Good
Sandown	5.7 mi	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Yaverland	6.5 mi	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Good
Ryde	8.2 mi	Sea	N/A	Good	Good	Good

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Carisbrooke Castle 3.3 mi

Blackgang Chine 4.1 mi

Ventnor Botanic Gardens 4.3 mi

Isle of Wight Steam Railway 5 mi

Dinosaur Isle 6 mi

National Trust

Brighstone Shop and Museum 5.1 mi

Mottistone Manor Garden 6.2 mi

Newtown Old Town Hall 7.3 mi

Bembridge Windmill 8.5 mi

The Needles Old Battery and New Battery 13.1 mi

Cycle routes

Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.

Other

The Godshill Valley and Plains 0.8 mi

APPULDURCOMBE 2.7 mi

NORTHCOURT 3.3 mi

Carisbrooke –Tennyson – Shepherds Circular Ridge Walk 3.3 mi

Carisbrooke Castle and the Tennyson Trail 3.3 mi

Local events

Isle of Wight Festival (Thursday 19 June 2025 – Thursday 19 June 2025)
Newport, Isle Of Wight 4.1 mi
Goodwood Festival of Speed (Thursday 10 July 2025 – Thursday 10 July 2025)
Chichester, West Sussex 28.3 mi

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.

Policies

Booking terms and conditions

Admission

Admission is only permitted after registering at reception.
At least one of the party members must be aged 18 or over.
Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.

Arrivals and departures

Late arrivals must notify the park as soon as possible. Your booking will be held for 24 hours. After this period the management reserves the right to relet your unit.
No refunds/discounts for inclement weather, late arrivals or early departures.
There is no reception at this site. Please check in at the bar instead.

Changes to your holiday

Bookings cannot be amended within 1 day(s) of arrival.

Dogs

Dogs must be kept on leads and supervised at all times.

Extras

Motorbike(s) can be brought instead of the car(s) included.

General

In the event of a complaint, please speak to reception immediately. Complaints which are not brought to the management's attention during your stay cannot be dealt with once you have left the site.
Quiet hours must be respected between 11 p.m. and 7 a.m..
Radio, music and TV players must be kept at a low volume. Car doors and boots must be closed quietly.
The management reserves the right to deny access or terminate the stay of those guests whose behaviour is deemed unsuitable. No refunds will be offered.
The site is not liable for any refund in the event of force majeure.
This site has no on-site toilet and shower facilities.

Pitches

Minimum spacing of 5 metres between pitches.
Tents are not accepted at this park.

Reception

Reception is unmanned after 10 p.m.. Please inform the site while on your way there should you expect to arrive after this time, so that the team can provide information about your unit/pitch.

Safety

Barbecues are permitted but must be raised off the ground and attended by an adult at all times.
Firearms are not permitted.
Guests are advised to bring a good quality torch with them as parts of the site are unlit.

Taxes

This area is not subject to city tax.

Vehicles

Only one car is to be parked by the pitch. Extra vehicles must be parked in the designated area.

Payment terms

Offers

Conditions apply - see pitch type section for details

Nearest sites

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable sites.

Frequently asked questions

Does The Chequers Inn have a swimming pool? No View all features
Is The Chequers Inn dog friendly? Yes View all features
What attractions are near The Chequers Inn? The Isle of Wight is packed with things to do, and from this central spot they’re all pretty easy to access. If you’re here for the coast (good choice), it’s a 15-minute … Read more

When can I check in and check out of The Chequers Inn?

Camping and touring
Arrive:	12 p.m. –	10 p.m.
Depart by:	11 a.m.
On-site accommodation
Arrive:	Anytime –	Anytime
Depart by:	Anytime

As check-in is at the pub, during busier periods throughout the day it is recommended that you pitch up first then come to pay between 3pm - 5pm when the pub is quieter.