Southland Club Campsite

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Site coped with torrential rain

We were there when it hammered down with rain and apart from pitches that had suffered 'awning damage' in the past, the pitches coped remarkably well. So did the wardens. Some hard standing, grass pitches OK for motorhomes. Bit of a rabbit warren. Facilities outstanding. Usable motorhome service point. Very clean and spacious. The scenic walk into Sandown is pleasurable, Sandown isn't. Other towns much better. Pointer Inn is in the village and within staggering distance of the site. Food and ale superb but please book ahead. Heavy flow of passengers/vehicles across the water caused a few minor issues with Red Funnel services. Osborne House was a great half day out. Will not be visiting IOW again although if we did, we would book in on this site without quibbling.

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Thornsett

Reviewed on 20/09/2015 14:35

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Back on the Island after 50 years

Used to go to the Island every year in the late 50's and 60's as a nipper. So this year, we decided, 'it's time to visit the I.O.W. again'. We booked for 2 weeks at Southlands and were looking forward to a great time. On arrival the wardens gave us a really friendly welcome and showed us which pitches were available. Given that my good lady is very unsteady on her feet, a spot right next to the toilet block ticked all the boxes. The neighbours were all really nice chatty folk. The 2 weeks soon went by and we had a great time. I can't recommend this site highly enough and to quote Arnie 'we'll be back'! Don't forget places to visit, Osborne House, Steam Railway, Needles, Carisbrooke Castle + lots of other things. Which ever ferry terminal you land at, don't let SAT NAV do the work, go to Newport then take the Sandown road through Arreton. Yes, I made the mistake and ended up down a lane 6' 6" wide! There's always one!

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Pumphers

Reviewed on 20/09/2015 12:21

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2nd year

Just been back to southlands for our second visit. Our first was last year for our honeymoon. We love the Island. We have been visiting the IoW since 2006 when we got engaged there. We have been back every year since...that said ..Southlands is awful...pls don't visit! This will leave more room for us when we return to our little piece of heaven next year!!! Joking aside, Southlands is beautiful. Well kept, clean and a great CC site. The Wardens are very friendly and helpful.We wont be staying anywhere else on our favourite 'British Isle'.Do you selves a favour...The British Isles has so many beautiful places to visit...Visit this one and enjoy all of the sites and festivals that the Isle of Wight has to offer. You won't be disappointed. Can't wait for our year three!

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reimers52

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Reviewed on 17/09/2015 22:07

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Lovely Site

Just spent a week here and have no adverse comments to make except it should be run by the Kennel Club!! The site is split into cul de sacs - and where I was there were 7 pitches and 10 barking dogs!! However, the site itself was very good and the Wardens very friendly and helpful. The island is well worth a visit, even during Bestival weekend.

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ceejayem

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Reviewed on 16/09/2015 20:59

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Great first holiday overseas

We have been caravanning for over 5 years and have had many lovely breaks on the main land. So made the decision to try Southlands and were not disappointed from the moment we arrived the wardens were so helpful and we soon found a pitch which was sunny and not too far from the shower block. The site is well maintained and very clean. The Island offers so much to do for all age groups and children. The White Lion pub at Arreton is a must and well respected by the locals. The menu is very varied but you need to book so as not to be disappointed. If you like to BBQ then visit Famer Jack's at Arreton for a huge selection of meats and sausages etc. We had a super time and would recommend this site.

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Reviewed on 16/09/2015 18:40

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Excellent week at Southlands

We spent seven nights at Southlands and in our view it is the best CC site that we have been to. Everything was excellent. Well laid out giving privacy and quiet. Facilities spotless. Location brilliant for touring and cycling. We had no children with us but have told our daughter that it would be great for the children. The staff were very helpful in assisting with our early arrival and late departure to ensure cheapest ferry crossings. We look forward to returning.

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SolentWight

Reviewed on 14/09/2015 20:12

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Excellent site

Very clean, tidy and well run site with first class clean facilities. May be a few more hard standings could be provided. I had a fun time trying to peg my awning through the gravel in to what seemed like concrete.

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Cogprobst

Reviewed on 14/09/2015 16:26

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Southland a superb site

Just spent 10 nights at Southland, excellent site, beautifully looked after by the warden team. Could do with with more hardstandings as some grass pitches looked quite distressed. Easily the best site on the Isle of Wight.

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TerryWisdom

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Reviewed on 14/09/2015 11:36

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Top site , more hardstandings?

This is our third trip since this site was taken over by the club approximately 7 years ago. Many improvements have taken place over the years with excellent facilities, only one toilet block which is very well kept by the wardens however this could be a bit crowded though when the site is full. It would be nice to have some more hardstandings placed around the site as the current block quickly gets taken particularly early and late season when the grass either through rain or dew is wet. For those wishing to use the Islands excellent bus service you need to walk down the lane next to the site to Amazon World where you can get a bus into Newport or onto Ryde in the opposite direction. The bus stop immediately outside the site has a much less frequent service so it is best to check the timetable. One important point , I checked Wightlinks website and the best price I could get for our camper van was £118 return , on contacting the clubs travel service by booking the site and ferry through them the ferry price was just over £62 return !! And that was for the same times and days that I checked for on the ferry companies website , some saving !

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mjk02

Reviewed on 12/09/2015 18:29

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Successful stay

Stayed at Southland beg. of Sept. Attracted by cheap sites' offer. Found it to be excellent and quiet - with first class facilities. Plenty of choice of grass pitches and seemed to be well positioned on the island. Our only trouble was the prevalence of 6'6" warning signs for access to many roads. Here the Snooper helped enormously but unfortunately often had to take us 5 (!) sides of a triangle to get to our destinations. (not the fault of the campsite though!) Well-stocked shop run by most helpful wardens who were a delight to deal with. A most successful 4 night stay coupled with 2 'millpond' crossings with Wightlink.

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Pister

Reviewed on 10/09/2015 18:27

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