Home Log in or Register

Message Forums

Welcome Guest

Reception - All Forums

Campsites and Caravan Parks in the UK

Topic: Pubs & Takeaways nr Appuldurcombe I-O-W

Mrs E

29/8/2010 at 4:20pm
Location: South West
Outfit: VW T5 campervan

View Profile

Quote

Joined: 19/1/2008

Platinum Member

Forum Posts: 785

Site Reviews Total:	44

Site Reviews 2024:	2
Site Reviews 2023:	2
Site Reviews 2022:	2
Site Reviews 2021:	1
Site Reviews 2020:	0
Site Reviews 2019:	2
Site Reviews 2018:	0

Site Nights 2024:	10
Site Nights 2023:	10
Site Nights 2022:	14
Site Nights 2021:	3
Site Nights 2020:	0
Site Nights 2019:	9
Site Nights 2018:	0

Hi

I'm hoping someone can help. We're staying at Appuldurcombe Gardens, nr Ventnor (Isle of Wight) for the first time in September.

As we will be arriving on a Sunday we're wondering what will be open locally in the evening serving food. I know the site itself has a cafe with good reviews but we're not sure if it will be open. I have emailed the site today to check this.

My Mother-in-Law is a diabetic so does need to eat at regular times and it would give both my FIL and hubby peace of mind to know we can get a hot meal on the 1st night to save him from cooking

-------------
2024:
February: Broadstone Park, Coleford
March: Bucklegrove, Rodney Stoke
Easter: Llandrindod Wells, Powys
May: Carmarthenshire
July: Dorset Volksfest + Wilksworth
August: Gloucestershire Vintage & Country Extravaganza
August BH: TBC
September: Undecided
October: Bull Bay, Anglesey

Don't forget to leave a review of the campsites you have visited this year or last!

brummielou

29/8/2010 at 7:39pm
Location: Staffs
Outfit: 4 Man

View Profile

Quote

Joined: 30/7/2010

Standard Member

Forum Posts: 22

Site Reviews Total:	0

Site Reviews 2024:	0
Site Reviews 2023:	0
Site Reviews 2022:	0
Site Reviews 2021:	0
Site Reviews 2020:	0
Site Reviews 2019:	0
Site Reviews 2018:	0

Site Nights 2024:	0
Site Nights 2023:	0
Site Nights 2022:	0
Site Nights 2021:	0
Site Nights 2020:	0
Site Nights 2019:	0
Site Nights 2018:	0

There's countless places. The Griffin in Godshill is cheap and cheerful, you could head into Ventnor for virtually ANY food you wanted, from fish and chips (ocean view is YUMMY!) to Tapas. Everywhere will be open, as should I expect the take away on site. Have stayed at appuldurcombe before, stayed at Chine farm for 10 days earlier in August. Have a fab time! Some lovely places to eat - The Spyglass in Ventnor is fantastic, Robert Pattinson was spotted there you know! Shout if you want more info! (On food, not R-Pattz!)

Mrs E

29/8/2010 at 9:10pm
Location: South West
Outfit: VW T5 campervan

View Profile

Quote

Joined: 19/1/2008

Platinum Member

Forum Posts: 785

Site Reviews Total:	44

Site Reviews 2024:	2
Site Reviews 2023:	2
Site Reviews 2022:	2
Site Reviews 2021:	1
Site Reviews 2020:	0
Site Reviews 2019:	2
Site Reviews 2018:	0

Site Nights 2024:	10
Site Nights 2023:	10
Site Nights 2022:	14
Site Nights 2021:	3
Site Nights 2020:	0
Site Nights 2019:	9
Site Nights 2018:	0

Thanks brummielou

The fish and chips at Ocean View sounds great and we'll probably check out The Spyglass as well. I expect the takeaway will be open during our stay but if it's closed on the Sunday at least we now have some recommendations.

I've never been to IOW and can't wait now - 2 whole weeks off work

ashwellgirl

30/8/2010 at 6:28pm
Location: Herts
Outfit: Conway Classic Trio 2004

View Profile

Quote

Joined: 02/12/2006

Diamond Member

Forum Posts: 2262

Site Reviews Total:	4

Site Reviews 2024:	0
Site Reviews 2023:	0
Site Reviews 2022:	0
Site Reviews 2021:	0
Site Reviews 2020:	0
Site Reviews 2019:	0
Site Reviews 2018:	0

Site Nights 2024:	0
Site Nights 2023:	0
Site Nights 2022:	0
Site Nights 2021:	0
Site Nights 2020:	0
Site Nights 2019:	0
Site Nights 2018:	0

No where is very far away on the isle of wight lol

When we went in May it only took half an hour to get anywhere we wanted to go though i do think The Needles took a little longer

-------------

Don't forget to leave a review of the campsites you have visited this year or last!

Mrs E

30/8/2010 at 6:38pm
Location: South West
Outfit: VW T5 campervan

View Profile

Quote

Joined: 19/1/2008

Platinum Member

Forum Posts: 785

Site Reviews Total:	44

Site Reviews 2024:	2
Site Reviews 2023:	2
Site Reviews 2022:	2
Site Reviews 2021:	1
Site Reviews 2020:	0
Site Reviews 2019:	2
Site Reviews 2018:	0

Site Nights 2024:	10
Site Nights 2023:	10
Site Nights 2022:	14
Site Nights 2021:	3
Site Nights 2020:	0
Site Nights 2019:	9
Site Nights 2018:	0

I've had an email back from the site and the cafe opens at 5pm although I think they said that after 11 Sept it then closes for the season. So, sorted for the Sunday evening

Ashwellgirl - what pitch were you on? We've been allocated no. 6 so we're hoping it's a good one!

-------------
2024:
February: Broadstone Park, Coleford
March: Bucklegrove, Rodney Stoke
Easter: Llandrindod Wells, Powys
May: Carmarthenshire
July: Dorset Volksfest + Wilksworth
August: Gloucestershire Vintage & Country Extravaganza
August BH: TBC
September: Undecided
October: Bull Bay, Anglesey

krazykamper

30/8/2010 at 9:53pm
Location:
Outfit:

View Profile

Quote

Joined: 27/8/2009

Diamond Member

Forum Posts: 3113
Tent Reviews: 5

Site Reviews Total:	37

Site Reviews 2024:	0
Site Reviews 2023:	0
Site Reviews 2022:	0
Site Reviews 2021:	0
Site Reviews 2020:	0
Site Reviews 2019:	0
Site Reviews 2018:	0

Site Nights 2024:	0
Site Nights 2023:	0
Site Nights 2022:	0
Site Nights 2021:	0
Site Nights 2020:	0
Site Nights 2019:	0
Site Nights 2018:	0

Hope you have a great time. We are currently looking into IOW for our main summer holiday next year. There are just so many campsites to choose from. Let us know how you get on.

-------------
2015 Trips

January - Red Squirrel
February - Red Squirrel
March - Gimme Shelter
April - Elie
May - Noah's Ark
May - Riverside, Skipton
May - Blair Castle
June - Braithwaite Bridges
July - The Star
July - Witches Craig
July - Scone
August - Highburn House
September - Gimme Shelter

brummielou

31/8/2010 at 8:20am
Location: Staffs
Outfit: 4 Man

View Profile

Quote

Joined: 30/7/2010

Standard Member

Forum Posts: 22

Site Reviews Total:	0

Site Reviews 2024:	0
Site Reviews 2023:	0
Site Reviews 2022:	0
Site Reviews 2021:	0
Site Reviews 2020:	0
Site Reviews 2019:	0
Site Reviews 2018:	0

Site Nights 2024:	0
Site Nights 2023:	0
Site Nights 2022:	0
Site Nights 2021:	0
Site Nights 2020:	0
Site Nights 2019:	0
Site Nights 2018:	0

Appuldurcombe has all the facilities, but is a busy site. We stayed at Chine Farm - lovely site. V.quiet and FANTASTIC views!

Don't forget to leave a review of the campsites you have visited this year or last!

Mrs E

31/8/2010 at 3:20pm
Location: South West
Outfit: VW T5 campervan

View Profile

Quote

Joined: 19/1/2008

Platinum Member

Forum Posts: 785

Site Reviews Total:	44

Site Reviews 2024:	2
Site Reviews 2023:	2
Site Reviews 2022:	2
Site Reviews 2021:	1
Site Reviews 2020:	0
Site Reviews 2019:	2
Site Reviews 2018:	0

Site Nights 2024:	10
Site Nights 2023:	10
Site Nights 2022:	14
Site Nights 2021:	3
Site Nights 2020:	0
Site Nights 2019:	9
Site Nights 2018:	0

Quote: Originally posted by krazykamper on 30/8/2010
Hope you have a great time. We are currently looking into IOW for our main summer holiday next year. There are just so many campsites to choose from. Let us know how you get on.

It's our main holiday as well and my 1st visit to the island so hope it lives up to my expectations!

I usually do a review so will let you know how we get on.

Just been on Metcheck and the weather's looking good as well

brummielou

31/8/2010 at 4:00pm
Location: Staffs
Outfit: 4 Man

View Profile

Quote

Joined: 30/7/2010

Standard Member

Forum Posts: 22

Site Reviews Total:	0

Site Reviews 2024:	0
Site Reviews 2023:	0
Site Reviews 2022:	0
Site Reviews 2021:	0
Site Reviews 2020:	0
Site Reviews 2019:	0
Site Reviews 2018:	0

Site Nights 2024:	0
Site Nights 2023:	0
Site Nights 2022:	0
Site Nights 2021:	0
Site Nights 2020:	0
Site Nights 2019:	0
Site Nights 2018:	0

I'm sooooo jealous! I wanna go back to IOW! But we're going to Pillaton this weekend, and just booked up for the meet too so enough to see me through the next few weeks at least.

You'll LOVe it!

Mrs E

20/9/2010 at 8:59am
Location: South West
Outfit: VW T5 campervan

View Profile

Quote

Joined: 19/1/2008

Platinum Member

Forum Posts: 785

Site Reviews Total:	44

Site Reviews 2024:	2
Site Reviews 2023:	2
Site Reviews 2022:	2
Site Reviews 2021:	1
Site Reviews 2020:	0
Site Reviews 2019:	2
Site Reviews 2018:	0

Site Nights 2024:	10
Site Nights 2023:	10
Site Nights 2022:	14
Site Nights 2021:	3
Site Nights 2020:	0
Site Nights 2019:	9
Site Nights 2018:	0

Well, we're back and I'm totally in love (with the Island)

We had a fabulous time and there is just so much to see and do as well as doing all the usual touristy things. We could have easily filled another week if not more and we had 2wk stay as it was!!

Ocean View chippy just outside Ventnor lived up to it's recommendation (we used them twice), the onsite cafe at Appuldurcombe was very good and the staff were lovely and friendly. The food at "The Worsely" pub in the village of Wroxall was also good - pub grub, good portions. "The Bugle" at Yarmouth was also really nice.

I will be doing a review of Appuldurcombe and our stay so check campsite reviews ....

We loved it so much that I'm already planning a return visit, poss next year in May or June. Although hubby is still wanting to go to Mull as one of our "main" hols but I bet I win!

ficklejade

20/9/2010 at 10:47am
Location: Isle of Mull
Outfit: 2 x Outwells Kairos 400 Caranex

View Profile

Quote

Joined: 28/9/2009

Diamond Member

Forum Posts: 2192
Tent Reviews: 3

Site Reviews Total:	9

Site Reviews 2024:	0
Site Reviews 2023:	0
Site Reviews 2022:	0
Site Reviews 2021:	0
Site Reviews 2020:	0
Site Reviews 2019:	0
Site Reviews 2018:	0

Site Nights 2024:	0
Site Nights 2023:	0
Site Nights 2022:	0
Site Nights 2021:	0
Site Nights 2020:	0
Site Nights 2019:	0
Site Nights 2018:	0

Mrs E,

Glad you had a great time. I enjoyed our holiday some years back now on the IOW. Now about Mull - best time in May/June - especially if you want to see puffins and go whale watching and the sea eagles will be easier to see because the chicks will have hatched and need feeding. There's a variety of pubs in various places and some very good eateries - the fish and chip van on the fisherman's pier at Tobermory is very good, too. Cafe Fish in Tobermory is fantastic. However, it's a lot wilder than the IOW and there's only thirteen miles of twin track road - you can easily get to two of the campsites, both with EHU, without having to go on the single track roads, though.

Don't forget to leave a review of the campsites you have visited this year or last!

In order to post a reply you will need to register, or if already registered please log in here

Prev Next
Quick Links - All Forums - Campsites and Caravan Parks in the UK - Top of Page

Printable version

Latest News, Discounts and Competitions see all...

4795 Visitors online !

Free UKCampsite.co.uk Window Sticker - Recommend to Friend - Add a Missing Campsite

[Message Forums] [Caravan Sites & Camping] [Company Listings] [Features / Advice] [Virtual Brochure] [Shop!]
[Reception] [Competitions] [Caravans & Motorhomes For Sale] [Event Diary] [Contact Us] [Tent Reviews]

Please note we are not responsible for the content of external sites & any reviews represent the author's personal view only. Please report any error here. You may view our privacy and cookie policy and terms and conditions here. All copyrights & other intellectual property rights in the design and content of this web site are reserved to the UKCampsite.co.uk © 1999 - 2024