Excellent CL, well worth a visit
Made to feel very welcome on arrival. We had a fully serviced pitched which worked very well for us and found the location ideal for visiting all parts of the island. We hope to return next year.
Meadow Lakes Caravan Site
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Beautiful quiet site
What a wonderful site! Such a quiet and beautiful location but close to amenities in a lovely local village with pub, village shop and two coffee shops. Stephanie and Julian are so friendly and helpful. We were lucky with the weather when we visited and we managed to see all sorts of wildlife on the site itself with the clearest of night skies adding to the experience. Plenty of walk and cycle rides from the site with bus stop nearby. Simply first class all round and we will be back.
tc26
Reviewed on 17/09/2021 21:09
Lovely CL
We were greeted by Julian and Stephanie (they greet all their guests) with the news that our pitch had been waterlogged the day before (not a usual occurrence but due to the extremely heavy rainfall experienced in a short time). They allowed us to set up our 7.5m van away from the official pitch, but close enough to access EHU. It worked perfectly and it dried so we had no trouble leaving. This is one of the cleanest sites we’ve ever been on. There’s a toilet and a shower available for smaller vans for an extra cost. It’s a stunning setting. No light pollution & the lakes are beautiful. We saw magnificent sunsets every day we were there (didn’t manage the sunrise, too early for us). We were walking the coastal path & did two chunks of the walk from Meadow Lakes. It was perfect to walk to Totland on the west one day (the best part of the coastal path in our opinion) and Ventnor another day. The only reason I gave a lower rating for access to local attractions is because the buses aren’t that frequent, but if you time it they work well. We cycled around the area one morning, & despite the fact I am from the island I saw places I had never been to. It really is a stunning part of the island. There’s a good village shop in Brighstone plus a pub and a couple of cafes. Stephanie & Julian really made us feel welcome, we will definitely return to Meadow Lakes.
TraceNige
Reviewed on 28/07/2021 11:15
Amazing find
This was our first outing in our new motorhome and we pitched up with some trepidation. However, we were greeted like long-lost friends and Stephanie and Julian could not have been more helpful, willingly sharing a host of great tips. Their enthusiasm was infectious and has inspired us to venture further afield next time. The setting is stunning and we found walking around the lakes very peaceful and restorative. The night skies were amazing, the wildlife was wonderful and we even saw a hare!
Can’t wait to return again to this tranquil idyll. Thank you Stephanie and Julian for such a warm welcome and all your support. It was a great start to our new ventures.
One of the best on the Island
After staying here for the last 4 years, we have got to say what a fantastic and peaceful site this is. And if you like trout (fly) or course / carp fishing then there is an added bonus. Walks from the site are plenty and the local village of Shorewell provides a great pud with great ales and food on offer.
We generally split our holiday between here and Ninham as they both offer different styles and access to local attractions.
If you want peace, quiet and easy access the West Wight (Freshwater, Yarmouth etc,), then what Julian and Stephanie offer here is hard to beat.
We enjoy every minute.
Fantastic Long Weekend
We've just enjoyed a lovely long weekend at Meadow Ponds. Very well kept site and though it is popular with local fishermen, it is so quiet and tranquil. If you need to unwind, this is an ideal spot. Stephanie and Julian made us feel so welcome and relaxed from the moment we arrived. The pitches are generous and well laid out and all on the level. We walked around the beautiful ponds and saw lots of fish! The site is perfect for walking and cycling as there are lots of quiet lanes, footpaths and bridleways surrounding the area. We walked to a quiet beach and then along the cliff path to Brighstone and back along the quiet lanes and through fields to the site. We have stayed at many sites and this has to be one of our favourite! We would definitely recommend it highly and look forward to returning soon!
Five Star Plus
After staying here at Meadow Lakes I can’t wait to return. On arrival
Julian and Stephanie’s hospitality was amazing 😉 they greeted us with genuine smiles, offering tea or coffee, which was served on a tray with a small jug of milk. From that moment on my husband and I knew we’d found a “gem” of a place to stay with our Campervan.
All the information we needed for our stay (and more) was given in a clear and concise manner...
We thoroughly enjoyed the first day by staying on site - relaxing, listening to the wildlife, admiring the views and taking short walks around this this beautiful, secluded spot, although it’s vast in size....
We ate out in the lovely village of Brighstone (delicious food) also at “The White Mouse” on the Military Road. All meals reasonably priced.
This site is not just a fisherman’s “dream” location - it is also for those who respect and appreciate “tranquility” And finally:-
I was blown away to see the highest standard (5 ⭐️ +) of “cleanliness” and “fittings” in the shower and toilets. The whole site is a credit to Julian and Stephanie’s hard work. Thank you for a memorable stay.
In a review someone else said:- £15 per night is a steal. (We’re in total agreement)....
Top Notch
We arrived on site early, as we caught an earlier ferry. A quick call was made, they said it was ok to come on to the site.The weather was not good . The welcome was excellent and made to feel at home. Site clean and level, nice views of the fishing lakes and surrounding area.
The only thing to worry about is the road down to the site which is narrow in places, but has passing places. I would recommend this site for peace and quite and friendly welcome . We will book again next year but hopefully with better weather. Enjoy we certainly did, dispite the weather.
A Little Gem
Stayed for 7 nights in August this year, booking was a doddle, Stephanie organised the ferry for me and I got a good price for the crossing. I was greeted with a very welcome cup of tea and biscuits on arrival, the site is in a good location with flat pitches (did not need the chocks ) the toilet and shower were very clean a tidy. The local shop which stocks everything you need including local produce is about a mile away.
For the fishers amongst us there are 3 well stocked ponds the largest has some serious carp in it, but even in the smaller pond which stocks up to 10lb the fish really do fight !.
Highly recommended.
Tremendous site
My wife and I stayed a week on this site July 2019. We targetted it because of the fishing lakes (I am a carp fisherman) and we both were very, very pleased with our stay. As soon as we arrived, owners Stephanie and Julian were on hand to tend to every needs (it's not often you're offered a cuppa on arrival!) and from then on in, they were always in or around this beautiful site, busying themselves in it's maintenance and upkeep. It is located on the downslope of the central highland and commands lovely views across to the cliffs at Freshwater Bay and the surrounding flat farmlands in all other apsects. The lakes onsite are gorgeous - stuffed with splendid fish (trout in one, carp in two others and a general assortment of coarse in the others) and they are fished by visitors which shows their worth to the local angling community. Meadow Lakes also sits well between Ventor and Freshwater and Newport, so any of these are reachable through some pretty car (or bike - if you're up for it) journeys. We ate at the local pubs, the Crown at Shorwell, the Blackmiths Arms and the Sun Inn which are a bit further away and they all gave us excellent food. But the real jewel of this site has to be the owners who I have said, are professionalism and friendliness to the max. We felt totally at home and they even put on a 'campers barbecue' in their purpose-built covered area. Superb. My wife and I can't recommend this site enough, and we will be back there, definitely. Vic and Teresa Woods
