13 BEST Places To Stay In The Isle of Wight With Babies And Toddlers

Did you know that the Isle of Wight has the most hours of sunshine in the whole of the UK? Add in amazing beaches, a stunning coastline and loads of toddler friendly days out, and you have all the ingredients for a happy holiday. Read on for the complete guide on the best places to stay in the Isle of Wight with babies and toddlers. If you click on a link in this piece, we may earn affiliate revenue.

#1. Nettlecombe Farm Cottages, Ventnor

Nettlecombe Farm Cottages are ideal for families looking for somewhere to stay with babies and toddlers on the Isle of Wight. The luxurious cottages are located on a working farm just outside the seaside town of Ventnor, where there is an excellent outdoor paddling pool which is perfect for toddlers. There are beef cattle, sheep, ponies and donkeys in the meadows, and children can help feed the alpacas, chickens, emus, geese, pigs and donkeys in the daily animal feeding sessions.

You can even meet Comet and Dancer – the resident reindeer! There is also a toddler play area including a big Wendy house, wooden tractor and rustic climbing play facility. And when they have finished playing, they can just run around and let off steam in one of the three grassy play areas.

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#2. The Bay Colwell, Isle of Wight

The Bay Colwell is a small resort of cottages and beach houses sleeping between 4 and 6 people just a short stroll from Colwell Bay on the Isle of Wight. There is a recently refurbished indoor heated swimming pool, and a swish indoor soft play in the Bayside Lounge where you can relax with coffee and cake while the little ones are letting off steam. All the superb cottages and beach houses have WiFi access, a welcome pack and games to enjoy. Some of the cottages even have their own hot tub.

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#3. The Lakes Rookley

The Lakes Rookley is an exclusive country retreat set in 23 acres of parkland. There are cottages, lakehouses and caravans for guests to stay in as well as excellent facilities for families. Families will love the indoor and outdoor swimming pool, adventure playground, bike hire and amusement arcade. There is also an on-site bar and restaurant, entertainments lounge, activities every day during school holidays, and two fabulous fishing lakes to enjoy. The park is close to Amazon World Zoo and Sandown.

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#4. Whitecliff Bay, Bembridge

Whitecliff Bay, is a fantastic place to stay with toddlers in the Isle of Wight. Recently refurbished, Whitecliff Bay has loads of facilities for toddlers including 2 playgrounds, an indoor and outdoor swimming pool, onsite entertainment – and best of all its own private beach within walking distance of the park.

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#5. Lower Hyde Holiday Park

Lower Hyde Holiday Park is a holiday park in the Isle of Wight. There is a heated outdoor swimming pool with sunbathing area, an indoor swimming pool, sports court with playground, and amusement arcade. Guests can also use the facilities of the sister park, Landguard, just a short walk away. There is evening entertainment, including shows and themed nights, and an onsite bar and restaurant. The beach, and the resort of Shanklin is a 5 minute drive away.

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#6. Languard Holiday Park

Languard Holiday Park is in a fantastic location with 3 seaside resorts nearby. The park has a relaxed atmosphere and has loads for babies and toddlers including indoor and outdoor swimming pools, adventure playground whilst also being close to Shanklin with its sandy beach. It’s a great location to explore the whole of the island.

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#7. Nodes Point Holiday Park

The Nodes Point Holiday Park is a beach lover’s paradise with Priory Beach at the bottom of the park, and St Helen’s Beach a short walk away. The park is also located near the exclusive village of Bembridge and ferry terminal from Portsmouth. There is a sports court, adventure playground and indoor heated swimming pool with waterslide onsite as well as the Boathouse Bar and Restaurant.

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#8. The Orchards Holiday Park – Near Yarmouth

The Orchards Holiday Park is the place to go if you looking for a holiday park on the Isle of Wight. The family owned park is situated on the edge of an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty with stunning views from the park grounds. There are grass, hard standing and water serviced pitches for touring caravans, motorhomes and tents as well as 65 top quality static caravans. There facilities on the Orchards Holiday Park are excellent with an outdoor and indoor heated swimming pools, take away, shop, pool tables, table tennis and amusements.

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#9. Appulducombe Gardens

Appulducombe Gardens is a 5* holiday park located within an Area Of Outstanding Natural Beauty in the Isle of Wight. The site has 130 touring, motorhome and camping pitches as well as 40 static caravans situated within a traffic free walled orchard which is perfectly safe for young children. The park is just minutes by car from the superb beaches of Shanklin, Sandown and Ventnor. There are fantastic facilities for families including a sheltered outdoor heated swimming pool, toddler swimming pool, shop, café, launderette, children’s play area, football pitch and crazy golf.

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#10. Thorness Bay Holiday Park

The best thing about Thorness Bay Holiday Park is it’s location on the north side of the island close to Cowes. It’s in a quiet woodland setting with stunning sea views and has loads for families with babies and toddlers including an indoor swimming pool with waterslides and fantastic adventure playground. The beach is just a short walk away.

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#11. Woodside Bay Lodge Retreat, Wooten Bridge

Woodside Bay Lodge Retreat is a stunning retreat on the North East shore of the Isle of Wight close to Cowes. With access to a beautiful shingle beach and surrounded by glorious woodland, you will have the best of both worlds at Woodside Bay Lodge Retreat. The harbour town of Ryde (with an amazing beach!) is close to Woodside Bay, and Cowes is less than 10 miles away.

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#12. Luccombe Hall Hotel

Luccombe Hall is a fantastic baby and toddler friendly hotel in the Isle of Wight. The hotel is located in an impressive cliff top location and is just 5 minutes walk from the beach. There are lovely gardens, an indoor and outdoor swimming pool and an outdoor play area – perfect for little ones! Family rooms sleep up to 4 people. The hotel also has a restaurant and tea garden with views over Sandown Bay.