family run, mixed beef and arable farm
Skinners Farm
A working farm with self catering holiday caravans on the Isle of Wight
Holidays
Stay in one of our Isle of Wight Holiday Caravans and experience a real working farm.
Meat
We produce our Beef and Pork on a sustainable diet consisting mainly of homegrown food from our farm.
Hay
We supply hay, straw, haylage and wheat for horses and all pets.
Welcome to Skinners Farm.
Skinners Farm is a mixed beef and arable farm situated in Northwood on the outskirts of Cowes on the Isle of Wight. Skinners farm self catering holiday caravans are found at the end of a 400 metre lane. Skinners is one mile from Parkhurst Forest, just over a mile from the secluded Thorness Bay, and three miles from both Cowes and Newport.
Skinners Farm Holidays Isle of Wight is an ideal venue for walking and cycling and the beach and coastal paths can be reached easily on foot. Thorness Bay is a short walk away and can be accessed via footpaths – there is no public road access which guarantees seclusion at any time of year. The 395 hectare Parkhurst Forest is a haven for wildlife including the red squirrel and many species of bird such as garden warbler, nightjar, woodcock, green woodpecker, great spotted woodpecker and long eared owl.
We have three caravans which are located in a field adjoining the farm. They enjoy views across our fields and depending on the time of year there will be cattle or crops in the fields. Staying at Skinners Farm, you will experience a real working farm and be able to witness the varied work that goes on at any time of year.
Skinners Farm Blog
Regular updates from the farm and local area
Tour of Britain coming to the Isle of Wight
This is exciting news for the Isle of Wight. We hear that the Tour of Britain Cycle Race will be coming to the Island in September 2022. We can't wait!!
Surfing on the Isle of Wight
The Isle of Wight is a fantastic venue for a surfing holiday. Compton and Freshwater Bay are favourites any time of year. Have a look at these amazing shots taken on January 3rd 2020 by local surfer and photographer Jason Swain. Browse more of Jasons work...
West Wight is Best Wight (in our humble opinion!)
West Wight is definitely 'Best Wight'.....but ...shhhhh.....don't tell everyone! It has the best and most secluded beaches, views over the Downs, spectacular white cliffs where you can climb to Tennysons Monument and gaze across the Channel and Solent and the world...
Testimonials
A few of the things our guests have said after staying with us…
"There was really good internet in the caravan, which I wasn’t expecting! The owners were friendly and wanted us to be happy there, which we were.It was lovely and peaceful, and there were great views, especially of the sunsets. The farm is in a convenient location between Cowes and Newport, and is really near Newport, so pretty easy to get to any part of the island. Although you feel like you’re in the middle of nowhere, you’re not at all. You need to pay for gas and electric on top. We had the heating on (good central heating and hot water by the way) for a couple of hours in the morning and a couple of hours in the evening, and cooked in the caravan most nights, and we were charged £20.00, which seemed reasonable."
ClaRE H
"We were given a warm welcome and made to feel at home as soon as we arrived. The caravan was lovely and clean and had everything in it that we needed – including a lovely homemade cake that was on the table on arrival. It was warm and cosy and the view from the caravan was lovely looking over the fields. We will definitely be visiting again hopefully for a longer stay. Highly recommended!!"
Clare Blanchard
"The place was easy to find and really close to the ferry port. The owners were really friendly and helpful even when we turned up slightly early. The three mobile homes are great and away from the farm. They even supplied two little tractors for the boys to play on which they loved. Location was great, very close to a forest for bike riding with the boys and 30 mins from the beach locations on the east side. The homes were all well equipped with everything
Rob Liz Oscar and Toby
Peter & Sandie Grindrod