Of the 9 campsites within 2.5 miles of Freshwater Bay, 6 take dogs.
From 1 May to 30 September part of Freshwater Bay beach is closed to dogs under the council's order, with signs marking the stretch. Out of season the whole bay is open. For a summer paddle, Totland Bay, about 2.5km north-west, has no seasonal ban, and Compton Bay to the east is National Trust land, so follow the Trust's signs there.
The downs either side are the bigger draw. Cattle graze Tennyson Down wearing GPS collars rather than behind fences, and the National Trust asks for short leads near them; from 1 March to 31 July leads are also required where signs mark ground-nesting birds. The cliff edges are unfenced. In Freshwater village the Red Lion welcomes dogs, and The Carisbrooke Vets has a branch surgery on School Green Road with limited hours.
For glamping with a dog, Tapnell Farm takes dogs in most units; Glamping The Wight Way takes no pets at all. See camping with dogs.
Small certificated site · Freshwater · 0.3 miles
Dog walk · Tennyson Down and the coast path start close by. Members only.
Members only · join the Caravan and Motorhome Club to stay
Caravans, motorhomes
Prices on request
ViewCampsite · Totland · 1.3 miles
Dogs £2.50 a night · 2 dogs max · dog walk · Fenced Bark Park; dogs must be pre-booked and on a lead everywhere else on site.
Tents, caravans, motorhomes, cottages
from £24.50/night
ViewTouring park · Freshwater · 1.5 miles
Dogs £4 a night · 2 dogs max · dog walk · Dogs on designated pitches only, with a wildflower meadow to exercise them.
Tents, caravans, motorhomes
from £28/night
ViewHoliday park · Colwell Bay · 1.7 miles
Dogs £45 a stay · 2 dogs max · some units only
Cottages, lodges
from £45/night
ViewGlamping site · Yarmouth · 1.8 miles
Dogs £20 a stay · some units only · dogs in glamping · dog walk · Dogs in most glamping units, not in the farm park, but welcome in The Cow restaurant.
Safari tents, cabins, pods, chalets, lodges
from £125/night
ViewFarm campsite · Brook · 2 miles
Dogs free · Dogs on a lead on the campsite. Some of the farm's static caravans take dogs too.
Tents, caravans, motorhomes, static caravans, bell tents
Prices on request
ViewNo campsites match all of those.
Not on the restricted stretch from 1 May to 30 September, which is marked by signs. Outside those dates dogs are allowed on the whole beach. Totland Bay nearby has no seasonal dog ban.
Yes at Tapnell Farm, where most glamping units take dogs when booked and paid for, although dogs are not allowed in the farm park itself. Glamping The Wight Way does not allow pets.
The Bungalow CL, about 0.3 miles away as the crow flies.
Stoats Farm Caravan and Camping, from £24.50 a night for two adults, is the lowest price we can find over the next year. Prices change with the season and the day of the week, so put your dates into the calculator on this page.
Yes: Tapnell Farm Glamping (Tom's Eco Lodge & Camp Tapnell).
Yes, at Stoats Farm Caravan and Camping and Tapnell Farm Glamping (Tom's Eco Lodge & Camp Tapnell). Most want fires in a raised pit, not on the ground.
