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Little Lodge

The perfect country retreat for an adventurous couple or two

Sleeps 4 • Open-plan living with private deck • Dog friendly

The name doesn't tell the whole story – Little Lodge is much more spacious than it sounds. With two double bedrooms and lots of living space, this elegant wood cabin is perfectly proportioned for four guests. When booked for two, it becomes a roomy, romantic hideaway. Just right, we think, as a home base for Island excursions. Or as a space to switch off, watch the stars and let nature work its magic on your body and mind.

Little Lodge is a wheelchair-friendly holiday home. It has spacious interiors, level access and on-site parking. Please don't hesitate to get in touch for more information.

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Wooden lodge with decking and picnic table overlooking rolling countryside
Cosy bedroom with double bed, floral cushions and folded white towels on a blue throw

Open plan, open fields, open diary.

Open fields and open-plan living are the watchwords at Little Lodge. At its heart is a bright, seamless living area, complete with a well-equipped kitchen, snug sofa and dining table. Open the large sliding door to your private decking area, and you're greeted with a panorama of grassy hills tumbling to the iconic Tennyson Monument. For travellers who value freedom and convenience in equal measure, it's the best of both.

Here, the only concern is how fast, slow, near or far you go. Want to spend the day combing the beach, exploring local towns or trying a new activity? You'll be within easy reach of all three. And if you'd rather stay home, fire up the electric BBQ and share burgers as the sun sets, that's fine too.

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All the fun of the farm, right where you need it.

The beauty of Tapnell Farm is that we've put so much choice on your doorstep. From Little Lodge, it's a hop and skip to our main activity hub. Here, you'll find Tapnell Farm Park (think cute animals and free-range play), the Aqua Park (bouncy, splashy fun) and a host of outdoor activities that anyone can try.

You'll also be within easy reach of our award-winning family restaurant, The Cow. Or, if you'd rather enjoy a cosy dinner back at base, why not opt for one of our luxury, locally sourced food hampers? At Tapnell Farm, you can do every day your way.

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Adventures further afield.

If adventure is on the agenda, the Isle of Wight will always deliver. For thrills, there's surfing at Compton Bay, tree climbing in Appley Park and wild swimming at Steephill Cove. For slower-paced adventures, there are quaint towns to roam, trails to conquer and an endless array of independent shops, cafes and eateries. Enough, we think, for a lifetime of holidays.

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Explore our other dog friendly accommodation
Safari-style eco lodge tent at Tapnell Farm on the Isle of Wight, with deck chairs and a barbecue in a leafy woodland setting

Safari Tents

When nature feels close, adventures with your dog come naturally. Our spacious Safari Tents combine the best of dog-friendly glamping with plenty of home comforts, including private shower rooms and spacious decking areas where you can relax after a day exploring together.

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Modulogs

With countryside walks on the doorstep and outdoor hot tubs to return to, our unique Modulogs are ideal for dog-friendly glamping holidays. Every Modulog includes a log burner, private decking and space to settle in after a day outdoors.

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Wood Cabins

Spacious, modern and surrounded by countryside, our Wood Cabins are perfect for families, larger groups and four-legged companions alike. Three bedrooms, open-plan living and private decking make them an easy choice for longer dog-friendly holidays.

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Eco Pods

Looking for a cosy countryside escape with your dog? Our Eco Pods are perfect for couples, offering everything you need for a comfortable dog-friendly glamping break in the heart of the West Wight countryside.

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Dome Meadow

Set in their own private corner of the farm, a short stroll from our other accommodation, our unique Geo Domes offer a peaceful dog-friendly glamping stay where countryside walks, sea views and cosy evenings all come together.

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Tapnell Manor

With extensive gardens, characterful living spaces and room for everyone to spread out, Tapnell Manor is ideal for larger family gatherings where the dogs are just as much part of the holiday.

 

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Dairyman's Cottage

A spacious farm cottage with a private garden, open-plan living and plenty of room for the whole family to unwind after a day exploring West Wight together.

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Poacher's Lodge

Set on the edge of Tapnell Farm, Poacher's Lodge offers generous living spaces, a large garden and countryside views, giving both families and dogs plenty of room to roam.

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Poacher's Perch

Right next door to Poacher's Lodge, Poacher's Perch shares a dog-friendly garden, making the two properties an excellent option for larger family groups holidaying together.

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Wendy House

Peaceful, spacious and surrounded by countryside, Wendy House offers the perfect base for exploring West Wight with your dog. After a day on the coast or countryside trails, return to enjoy the views and relax in comfort.

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Little Lodge

Accessible and all on one level, Little Lodge offers two double bedrooms, open-plan living and private decking with panoramic views towards Tennyson Down, making it a comfortable base for couples, families and their dogs.

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Chalets

Surrounded by countryside and with plenty of outdoor space nearby, our chalets are a relaxed base for families wanting to explore the Island with their four-legged companion.

 

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Containers (Camp Tapnell)

Located at Camp Tapnell, our upcycled shipping containers offer a simple camping-without-the-tent experience. Seven of the containers are dog friendly, making them a great value option for guests happy to bring their own bedding and camping equipment.

 

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East Afton Farmhouse & Annex

Located at nearby East Afton Farm, around a 5 minute drive from Tapnell Farm, this beautiful 18th-century farmhouse offers spacious dog-friendly accommodation with generous gardens, making it ideal for larger groups travelling with their dogs.

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The Piglets (East Afton Farm)

Located at nearby East Afton Farm, around a 5 minute drive from Tapnell Farm, The Piglets are cosy upcycled animal arcs, perfect for couples looking for a peaceful countryside escape with their dog.

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The Snug (East Afton Farm)

Also located at nearby East Afton Farm, around a 5 minute drive from Tapnell Farm, The Snug is a cosy cabin for two with its own enclosed outdoor space, making it an ideal countryside retreat for couples holidaying with their dog.

 

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What guests say.

  Great day out

Lovely place with so much to do for the kids nice to get them outdoors having fun away from screens! A lot of it is under cover so great to go even if the weather isn’t great

Trevor bingley - Tripadvisor  |  12 / 2025
  Superb day out!

We had such a lovely time at Tapnell farm today.
It has so much for the nippers to do.
The highlight was the animals encounters. The young lady who ran the activities ( wallaby feeding and guinea pigs) was very knowledgable and was lovely with the children. They can’t wait to come back!!

tom - Tripadvisor  |  03 / 2026
  A fantastic day

We visited the end of March and had a lovely full active day, I’m 62, my friend is 75 and my 18 year old daughter had so much fun, trying out all the activities, seeing, petting and feeding the animals. Because of the time of year there was no queuing for anything but I can image it gets very busy during peak season so I would expect a lot of queuing which I’m sure would impact he enjoyment of the day. There is so much to do at Tapnell, animals, giant inflatable pillows, climbing, sliding, trampolines, go karts, coasters the list is endless and it was refreshing to find that every single activity was included in the price, no added extras to add onto the cost of the day. We used the coffee shop which was reasonably priced too. I would definitely recommend a visit.

JG6361 - Tripadvisor  |  04 / 2026
  Perfect wedding at an incredible venue

We are so glad we decided to get married at East Afton. The organisation from Chloe and the team was perfect from start to finish. Most of our guests were able to stay with us at the venue over the wedding period which meant we got to spend lots of quality time with them, and we couldn’t have asked for a more wonderful setting. We would not hesitate to recommend getting married here!

Bethany & Emily
  Our perfect day

We can't thank Chloe and all the staff at East Afton enough for their support, hospitality & professionalism. The venue is spectacular, all the finer details were executed exactly as we had been planning with Chloe for 18 months, and we truly can't fault anything at all. Kev prepared a gorgeous meal & evening buffet, the staff were professional & friendly, the recommendations for band & DJ couldn't have been more right for us. We had the most amazing & perfect day, memories that we will cherish for the rest of our lives. Thank you again & hope that we can come back for an anniversary or two!

Zoe & Martin
  Couldn't wish for a better wedding venue

Everything at East Afton farmhouse was absolutely perfect - we really couldn't have wished for a better location for our wedding. Having use of the venue and all of the facilities in the days leading up to the wedding was so ideal and meant that we could enjoy time together before the big day and get everything ready ahead of time. The farmhouse and all of the facilities are fab - our wedding was the first in the brand new events barn and it is simply stunning! We couldn't recommend this venue more highly!

Gina & Matt
  Perfect venue

Honestly couldn’t recommend it enough, it’s worth every penny! The accommodation is beautiful and all the rooms are so well finished and comfortable. The house has everything in it you could need and the barns are just beautiful. It’s the perfect location for a wedding and all in one place. So many of our guests complimented it and everyone had an amazing time. The best part is the staff, Chloe and the team were so responsive and helpful from the start and we can’t thank them enough for helping to make our day perfect.

Jess & Will
  The most perfect wedding venue

East Afton Farmhouse really did give us the best day of our lives. Both me and my partner we're completely overwhelmed with how beautiful the venue was, as we're our guests! The staff here we're more than helpful and really support you as a couple to help bring your visions to life and facilitate as best as they can your wishes/ideas. We can't think of a single thing that we would change about our experience, from the planning of the wedding to the actual day, it was all perfect!

Mrs & Mrs Bradshaw
  We are 100% over the moon..

...with the whole experience, we stayed for the 4 nights in the Farmhouse and had our wedding reception in the 2 barns and its was all out of this world! It is super stunning but the best part is how unbelievably helpful the Managers Chloe and Mel are and how great ALL the staff were. I felt very reassured of a smooth run on the day and no ask was too much trouble. Highly recommend.

Sarah & Jason
  An absolutely beautiful venue

We would like to thank Chloe and the team for making our day so magical! From the moment we arrived we were looked after. The venue is stunning, the service amazing and our day was simply perfect. An absolutely beautiful venue with amazing people to make the day just as we wanted it 

Alex & Cariad
  The most amazing day

Thank you so much for all your help in organising our wedding. We had the most amazing day and East Afton Farmhouse was the perfect location. Your staff were fab too! Would highly recommend.

Evelyn & Nick Joyce
  Great Time

The Aqua park and football golf the kids loved it and was a reasonable price as well. The weather was raining but that never stopped them playing they had great fun

TripAdvisor  |  07 / 2023
  Little Lodge

Brilliant place to stay with the family and dog.

TripAdvisor  |  08 / 2024
  By far the best

We've been to a number of waterparks over the years but this was by far the best. Easy to book, well organised, changing (communal as well as separate), showers great safety, food and drinks available, reasonably priced and a huge range of activities for different age-range kids. Whoever came up with this place thought of everything! 

TripAdvisor  |  07 / 2025
  A must

The Cow Restaurant is a must. Delicious food.

TripAdvisor  |  08 / 2024
  It was just that good

We ate at The Cow, and I honestly can’t exaggerate enough how good the food was. Steak on the first night, Caesar salad for lunch the next day – both absolutely delicious, perfectly priced, and easily on par with the best restaurants and pubs back home. We ended up eating there twice because it was just that good.

TripAdvisor  |  08 / 2025
  Above and Beyond

Lovely peaceful site stayed in a modulog with gorgeous views and all you would need plus hot tub and fire pit would highly recommend. Site very well maintained and the staff very helpful and friendly went above and beyond to help. 

TripAdvisor  |  10 / 2025
  Great venue for a weekend break

Booked a long weekend break for the whole family + dog as a surprise 70th birthday treat for my wife. We thoroughly enjoyed it, the cabin style accommodation was really nice and for a group of 6 adults, 2 toddlers and a dog it did not seem cramped at all. The on site attractions were just right for the kiddies and we didn't have to go off site for anything, plenty to see and do. Heartily recommend it for people of all ages.

TripAdvisor  |  10 / 2021
  Luxury Family Glamping

We stayed 4 nights in the dome meadow in the most beautiful dome tent. On arrival the accommodation was spotless and so well presented with everything we needed for our stay. The dome was heated with a Dyson heater so we had a lovely warm welcome. The fridge was stocked with fresh milk and cold water, the fires were ready to be lit and all our beds were being warmed by electric blankets ready for the evening. The farm park was a 5 minute walk across the field, past the lambs and llama!! I have already recommended our stay to friends and we hope to be returning soon!!

TripAdvisor  |  04 / 2022
  Fantastic day out for kids/family

Loads to do both indoors and out! A lovely coffee/cake selection including GF options!!

Sandwiches and meals available as well although we took a packed lunch which we could eat either outside or in the huge barn area (which includes a play area/go kart track!)

Phil B
  Absolutely impeccable stay!

I stayed in the module log cabin and everything was perfect — exactly as described on the booking website. The place was also very dog friendly, which made the trip even better. I just have to make a special mention of how impressive the fridge was in the accommodation — it really exceeded expectations. Highly recommend!

Sophie Knight  |  12 / 2025
  An amazing time had by all

Christmas 2025 Tapnell farm was a magical experience. They really exceeded expectations this year. Great value for money. Great activities,  my granddaughter age 8, really believed she was in the Northpole, and when the snow came down it brought such joy to my granddaughter. Santa and Mrs clauses were the best. The elfs were fun and helpful.

Well done Tapnell farm 
 

Brenda Iron  |  01 / 2026
  A great day out for kids of all ages

We only spent the afternoon here and with only one 5 year old that was fine. But with more kids or older ones I think you could easily spend the whole day here.

Wendy  |  11 / 2025
  Loved it here!

So much to do for the kids. Football golf was a huge success with my footie crazy boys. The animal park was great, we especially loved feeding the wallabies.

Carrie  |  12 / 2025