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Glamping site · Freshwater · West Wight

Glamping The Wight Way

Four huge off-grid safari lodges in two private meadows by the River Yar between Yarmouth and Freshwater, each sleeping up to eight.

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  • No dogs
  • Campfires
  • Glamping

Glamping The Wight Way is a small family glamping site on a working farm off Copse Lane, Freshwater, looking across fields to the River Yar estuary. It has just four identical canvas safari lodges, two in each of two linked meadows, and cars stay in a private car park about 300 metres away so the meadows are vehicle-free.

Each lodge has three bedrooms (a king room, a twin and an adult-length bunk room) plus a sofa bed, a bathroom with a slipper bath, a second washroom and loo, a deck with an outdoor hot shower, and a kitchen with gas hob and fridge. The site runs off-grid: a wood-burning stove heats the lodge and water, solar packs power the lights and USB points, and there is no wifi. Wood, linen, towels, a cot and highchair are included, and each lodge has a Kadai fire bowl that doubles as the barbecue.

It is a quiet family site: no pets at all, no hen or stag parties, quiet after 10:30pm, and changeover is on Fridays or Mondays. There is direct access to the estuary for kayaks and paddleboards, the pub is a five-minute walk and Yarmouth ferry terminal is about two miles away.

  • Three-bedroom safari lodges sleeping 6-8
  • Slipper bath and private outdoor hot shower in every lodge
  • Direct access to the River Yar estuary for paddling
  • Car-free meadows with a lending shed of garden games
  • Free vehicle ferry crossing deal on bookings
Open1 May to 30 September
Arrive / leaveFrom 16:00 / by 10:00
DogsNo
CampfiresIn fire pits only
PoolNone
ElectricNo

Prices

Price per lodge (up to 8 people) for the whole stay, by stay length 2-7 nights. 2027 tariff as published Oct 2026 (sample 2026 booking showed £960 for 7 nights from 1 May 2026). Linen, towels, wood, cot and highchair included. Visit Isle of Wight lists weekly from £1,095. Changeover Friday or Monday; special 4-night breaks over bank holidays and the Isle of Wight Festival by enquiry.

When is it cheapest?

One night for two adults in the canvas safari lodge (mottistone, osborne, headington, tennyson), every night of the next year. Tap a day to price it.

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October 2026

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November 2026

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December 2026

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January 2027

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February 2027

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March 2027

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April 2027

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May 2027 from £342.50

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June 2027 from £403.33

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July 2027 from £381.25

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August 2027 from £381.25

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September 2027 from £342.50

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The full price list we hold (2027)

Seasons

  • May: 1 May 2027 to 26 May 2027
  • Late May half term: 27 May 2027 to 6 June 2027
  • June: 7 June 2027 to 1 July 2027
  • Early July: 2 July 2027 to 22 July 2027
  • Summer holidays: 23 July 2027 to 2 September 2027
  • September: 3 September 2027 to 30 September 2027

Rates

ForSeasonNightsPrice
safari-lodgemayAny£685 unit_short_break, incl. 8 people
safari-lodgemayAny£745 unit_short_break, incl. 8 people
safari-lodgemayAny£810 unit_short_break, incl. 8 people
safari-lodgemayAny£875 unit_short_break, incl. 8 people
safari-lodgemayAny£945 unit_short_break, incl. 8 people
safari-lodgemayAny£1010 unit_week, incl. 8 people
safari-lodgewhitsunAny£1210 unit_short_break, incl. 8 people
safari-lodgewhitsunAny£1315 unit_short_break, incl. 8 people
safari-lodgewhitsunAny£1420 unit_short_break, incl. 8 people
safari-lodgewhitsunAny£1525 unit_short_break, incl. 8 people
safari-lodgewhitsunAny£1630 unit_week, incl. 8 people
safari-lodgejuneAny£810 unit_short_break, incl. 8 people
safari-lodgejuneAny£875 unit_short_break, incl. 8 people
safari-lodgejuneAny£945 unit_short_break, incl. 8 people
safari-lodgejuneAny£1010 unit_short_break, incl. 8 people
safari-lodgejuneAny£1085 unit_short_break, incl. 8 people
safari-lodgejuneAny£1155 unit_week, incl. 8 people
safari-lodgejulyAny£895 unit_short_break, incl. 8 people
safari-lodgejulyAny£980 unit_short_break, incl. 8 people
safari-lodgejulyAny£1065 unit_short_break, incl. 8 people
safari-lodgejulyAny£1145 unit_short_break, incl. 8 people
safari-lodgejulyAny£1240 unit_short_break, incl. 8 people
safari-lodgejulyAny£1325 unit_week, incl. 8 people
safari-lodgesummerAny£1525 unit_short_break, incl. 8 people
safari-lodgesummerAny£1630 unit_short_break, incl. 8 people
safari-lodgesummerAny£1735 unit_short_break, incl. 8 people
safari-lodgesummerAny£1840 unit_week, incl. 8 people
safari-lodgeseptAny£685 unit_short_break, incl. 8 people
safari-lodgeseptAny£745 unit_short_break, incl. 8 people
safari-lodgeseptAny£810 unit_short_break, incl. 8 people
safari-lodgeseptAny£875 unit_short_break, incl. 8 people
safari-lodgeseptAny£945 unit_short_break, incl. 8 people
safari-lodgeseptAny£1010 unit_week, incl. 8 people

Minimum stays

  • 2 nights: Shortest priced stay
  • 3 nights (whitsun): Late May half term
  • 4 nights (summer): Summer holidays

Offers

  • One free standard vehicle crossing per booking and up to 50% off extra crossings (Wightlink trade link)

Deposit: 50% non-refundable deposit; balance 6 weeks before arrival. £500 returnable security deposit per lodge for multi-lodge group bookings.

Source: glampingthewightway.co.uk, checked 2026-10-15. Always confirm the price when you book.

Places to stay

Canvas safari lodge (Mottistone, Osborne, Headington, Tennyson)

Safari tent · 4 of them · sleeps 8

  • 1 king, 1 twin, 1 adult bunk room, double sofa bed
  • Bedding included
  • Full kitchen
  • Woodburner
  • Own toilet
  • Own shower
  • Fire pit
  • No dogs

Off-grid: solar lighting and USB charging only, LPG hob/fridge/outdoor shower, wood-fired water heating. Two flushing WCs, slipper bath. Travel cot and highchair free.

Rules

Dogs
No · not in glamping
No dogs or pets on site or in the car park; service dogs also not accepted (lease condition)
Fires
In fire pits only
BBQs: Yes, but no disposables
Only the supplied Kadai fire bowl/BBQ and wood burners; no disposable or own gas BBQs, candles, lanterns or fireworks; no naked flames within 4m of lodges. Wood and a starter bag of charcoal included.
Pool
None
Groups
By arrangement · max 4 pitches
No hen/stag or party groups; single-sex groups considered individually. Multi-lodge bookings by phone/email.
Quiet hours
22:30 – 08:00
Arrival
From 16:00
Self check-in; arrive in daylight if possible
Vehicles
Cars in the car park
Visitors
No visitors on site without prior agreement
Cancellation
Deposit forfeited if cancelled 6+ weeks out, full amount within 6 weeks, unless dates re-let (less £50 admin fee)
Also
No smoking or vaping in lodges or on decks
Also
No drones or kites (overhead power lines)
Also
No campervans/tents as sleeping in car park
Also
Responsible adult 18+ in each lodge

Facilities

Washing and toilets

  • Toilets
  • Showers (Free)
  • Hot water

Pitches and power

  • Electric hook-up (no)
  • Phone charging
  • WiFi (no)
  • Mobile signal (Good)
  • Fridge or freezer

Food and drink

  • Shop (no)
  • Fire pits

Things to do

  • Bike storage
  • Farm animals

Around the site

  • Walk to a pub
  • Bus stop nearby
  • Cycle route access
  • Ferry deals

Only facilities we've confirmed are shown. Crossed out means confirmed not available.

Location

Off Copse Lane, Freshwater, Freshwater, PO40 9TL

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  • Nearest beachColwell Bay30 min walk
  • Nearest pubThe Red Lion10 min walk
  • Nearest shopTesco15 min walk
  • Nearest ferryYarmouth (Wightlink from Lymington)1.3 miles
  • Nearest stationWootton12 miles
  • Coastal Path25 min walkmile 30.3 miles from Yarmouth

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Questions people ask

Are dogs allowed at Glamping The Wight Way?

No, dogs aren't allowed. No dogs or pets on site or in the car park; service dogs also not accepted (lease condition).

Can you have a campfire at Glamping The Wight Way?

Yes, in fire pits. BBQs: yes, but no disposables.

When is Glamping The Wight Way open?

1 May to 30 September.

How much does it cost to stay at Glamping The Wight Way?

From £342.50 a night for two adults, the lowest price we can find over the next year. Price per lodge (up to 8 people) for the whole stay, by stay length 2-7 nights. 2027 tariff as published Oct 2026 (sample 2026 booking showed £960 for 7 nights from 1 May 2026). Linen, towels, wood, cot and highchair included. Visit Isle of Wight lists weekly from £1,095. Changeover Friday or Monday; special 4-night breaks over bank holidays and the Isle of Wight Festival by enquiry.

Does Glamping The Wight Way have a swimming pool?

No.

Does Glamping The Wight Way have electric hook-ups?

No.

Is there WiFi at Glamping The Wight Way?

No.

How far is Glamping The Wight Way from the beach?

Colwell Bay is 1.2 miles away (as the crow flies).

Which ferry is closest to Glamping The Wight Way?

Yarmouth (Wightlink from Lymington), 1.3 miles away.

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