Best for: Caravan, touyring and lodge holidays in Ryde, Isle of Wight with sea views and direct access to the beach.
Accommodation Types: Caravans, lodges and touring and camping pitches.
Highlights: Indoor pool, outdoor pool, restaurant and bar, arcade, entertainment, access to Nodes Point beach.

Nodes Point Holiday Park is in Ryde on the north east coast of the Isle of Wight, with an indoor pool, outdoor pool, restaurant, bar, arcade and entertainment on site. Paths from the park lead straight down to the beach, with fantastic sea views across the Solent towards Portsmouth.

Nodes Point beach is directly below the park, with Seaview around 5 minutes by car for a small selection of cafés and independent shops. Ryde is about 10 minutes for a trip to the pier, seafront and ferry links to the mainland.

Why it’s a top pick: Holidays in Ryde, Isle of Wight where you can walk straight from the park down onto the beach and have a car free beach based holiday on the Isle of Wight.

Best for: Lodge holidays near Seaview, Isle of Wight with a quieter setting and access to the coast and marinas.
Accommodation Types: Lodges.
Highlights: Outdoor pool, bar and restaurant, spa facilities, waterside setting near Bembridge Harbour.

Salterns Village is near Seaview, with lodges arranged around landscaped grounds close to Bembridge Harbour. Facilities include an outdoor pool, bar, restaurant and spa, with the setting focused on open space and easy access to the water rather than large scale entertainment.

Seaview is around 5 minutes by car for the beach and village centre, while Bembridge is about 10 minutes for the harbour, shops and coastal walks. Ryde is roughly 10 minutes in the opposite direction for the pier, seafront and ferry links.

Why it’s a top pick: Lodge holidays near Seaview, Isle of Wight centred around Bembridge Harbour and a quieter, waterside setting.

Best for: Family breaks on the east side of the Isle of Wight with space around the park and a village setting near Bembridge Harbour.
Accommodation Types: Caravans and lodges.
Highlights: Outdoor pool, bar and restaurant, play areas, large grass spaces, village location.

St Helens Holiday Resort is in the village of St Helens, with an outdoor pool, bar, restaurant and play areas on site. Accommodation is arranged around wide grass areas with space between units and little through traffic, giving a quieter feel across the park.

St Helens Duver is about 5 minutes by car, where the harbour opens out onto a stretch of sand backed by open spaces, perfect for younger kids. The Vine Inn sits on the village green a couple of minutes away, with Brading around 5 minutes for local shops and services.

Why it’s a top pick: Caravan or lodge holidays on the Isle of Wight where the park feels part of the village, with the Duver and harbour a few minutes down the road.

Best for: Beach based holidays on the east coast of the Isle of Wight with direct access down to Whitecliff Bay.
Accommodation Types: Caravans, lodges and touring and camping pitches.
Highlights: Indoor pool, outdoor pool, restaurant and bar, arcade, entertainment, steps down to Whitecliff Bay.

Whitecliff Bay Holiday Park is near Bembridge, with indoor and outdoor pools, a restaurant, bar, arcade and entertainment on site. The park is laid out across a hillside above the bay, with different levels across the site and paths leading down to the beach.

Whitecliff Bay is reached on foot from the park, where the tide pulls back to reveal a wide sandy stretch backed by cliffs. Bembridge is around 10 minutes by car for the harbour and local shops and relaxing cafes, while Brading is about 10 minutes for roads across the east side of the island.

Why it’s a top pick: Holidays on the Isle of Wight where you can walk from the park down to Whitecliff Bay and spend the day on a quieter stretch of a sandy beach.