Tapnell Farm is an award-winning holiday destination set in the beautiful rural West Wight countryside, commanding the most amazing sea views and stunning sunsets! Run by families, for families.
Home to Tom’s Eco Lodge luxury glamping and self-catering farm accommodation, Tapnell Farm Park award winning family attraction, the Island’s only outdoor floating Aqua Park, The Cow Restaurant, as well as other great on-site activities including the Island’s only Football Golf course, countryside walks and Archery & Axe Throwing. Whether you are planning a short break or visiting for the day, there is something for everyone, and for all ages.
Originally a dairy farm, Tapnell farm diversified into the Isle of Wight’s leading eco-tourism business where sustainability (and fun!) is at the heart of everything they do.
STAY
Tom’s Eco Lodge; Dairyman’s Cottage; Tapnell Manor; Dome Meadow
From luxury glamping and cottages to a large country manor house, there’s accommodation to suit all occasions at this rural retreat. There’s plenty of space, fresh air and sunsets. Also not forgetting that Tapnell Farm is dog friendly (excluding the farm park) so no one get’s left behind! Check out the website for all the ‘little extras’ on offer.
INSTAGRAM: @tomsecolodge
FACEBOOK: @tomsecolodge
EAT
The Cow Restaurant & Bar
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The home of award-winning burgers and epic views. Whether you sit inside or out, there’s plenty of room and a great menu that suits all appetites. Bookings online in advance.
INSTAGRAM: @thecowtapnellfarm
FACEBOOK: @thecowcouk
PLAY
Make a day of it! Mix’n’match the fun with our all-weather attractions. Each attraction has its own opening times and admission rates.
Tapnell Farm Park
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Bookings online only.
Voted Best Large Attraction 2020
The family will be spoilt with just as many adventures indoors as out! There are large animal paddocks with stunning countryside and sea views, two large adventure straw barns, an animal barn, indoor soft play, pedal go-karts, giant jumping pillows, crazy golf and more plus daily animal activities (meet our wallabies and meerkats!) and seasonal events. Open two sessions daily. Booking online only.
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Isle of Wight Aqua Park – BIGGER COURSE FOR 2022!
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Jump into the fun at the Isle of Wights only outdoor floating Aqua Park. Climb, slip, slide, jump and laugh your way over 20 obstacles, and many slides. Great fun for anyone over the age of 7 years. Spectators are welcome to watch and take photo’s from our decking – Check out those amazing rural views!
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Archery & Axe throwing
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Whether you’re a beginner or fancy yourself as Robin Hood or Maid Marian you will love giving it a go – It’s a great way to let off steam too! Friendly and experienced, trained staff will provide quality coaching in our purpose built covered barn. Great fun for anyone over 11 years.
Clay Pigeon Shooting
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Ready, aim, fire! A fun Clay Pigeon Shooting and Rifle Range facility operated by Top Targets, tucked away on the edge of our farm. The experienced team welcome shooters of all abilities. Don’t worry, no animals are harmed in at this range – it’s just good clean fun!
Isle of Wight Football Golf
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The Island’s first Football Golf course is now open! Get family and friends together and enjoy a fun kick about. The rules are simple, if you can kick a ball, you can play! Under 14’s must be accompanied by an adult.
Awards
Red Funnel Isle of Wight Awards 2019/2020
Best Large Attraction – Tapnell Farm Park
Best Green Business – Tapnell Farm
Best Place to go Glamping – Tom’s Eco Lodge
Best Burger – The Cow Restaurant and Bar
Beautiful South Tourism Awards
Gold for Glamping Business of the Year (2019) – Tom’s Eco Lodge
Visit England
ROSE (Recognition of Service Excellence) Award 2019 – Tom’s Eco Lodge