Wednesday 9th December 2015
Beautiful South Gold for Tom's Eco Lodge 2015! Thanks to all our fantastic team, guests and the Beautiful South! We also scooped "Green Business of The Year' in the Isle of Wight Business Awards. Well Done everyone!
Winning Gold at the Beautiful South Awards is wonderful recognition for all the amazing work the team at Tapnell have done. We are really excited about the next step as we look to make the site even more interesting, cosy, fun and green in 2016.
From Last Year - Trip Advisor base the award on our reviews - which we have had many of. This year our reviews have been fantastic and we would like thank those of you who took the time to share your experience with us. We only hope to get better - so here's to 2015!
In 2014 we also took home the silver in the Beautiful South Holiday Accommodation Provider of the Year which has gained us an entry in the 2015... (read more)
Tuesday 4th August 2015
A site map showing how the Tapnell Farm site is configures. To help you get around the farm without getting lost!
Please have a look at our site map so you know where all the properties, restaurant, play barn are in relation to each other.
Wednesday 21st January 2015
Congratulations to the McGrath Family for submitting their cracking shot of a sunset at Tom's Eco Lodge, Tapnell Farm
The McGrath Family!
Thanks to David McGrath and family for sending us their wonderful photo's
The competition was very tight, once again. It would seem that a lot of you are budding photographers with a lot of skills.
The reason we chose this image is because it encompasses everything we love about the farm, The Eco Lodges, our ethos and the general way of life here.
Look how relaxed Mrs McGrath is? She has time to unwind with a glass of wine, in front of one of our glorious sunsets - In her Family Guy PJ's, because no one at Tapnell Farm will judge you for wearing your PJ's whenever you like, in fact we think PJ's and Wellies are a great... (read more)
Friday 9th January 2015
Including the 12 days of Tapnell...
Have you seen our blog on www.tapnellfarmcottages.com?
During December 2014 we published 31 blogs highlighting the beauty of the Island this Winter...
It also included the 12 days of Tapnell... which is quite fun.
Check it out here
Wednesday 15th October 2014
Beautiful South Gold for Tom's Eco Lodge 2015! Thanks to all our fantastic team, guests and the Beautiful South! We also scooped "Green Business of The Year' in the Isle of Wight Business Awards. Well Done everyone!
Winning Gold at the Beautiful South Awards is wonderful recognition for all the amazing work the team at Tapnell have done. We are really excited about the next step as we look to make the site even more interesting, cosy, fun and green in 2016.
From Last Year - Trip Advisor base the award on our reviews - which we have had many of. This year our reviews have been fantastic and we would like thank those of you who took the time to share your experience with us. We only hope to get better - so here's to 2015!
In 2014 we also took home the silver in the Beautiful South Holiday Accommodation Provider of the Year which has gained us an entry in the 2015... (read more)
Monday 8th September 2014
Special offers and Last Minute Deals...
Last Minute Offer
Our lodges are now closed for the winter season - however our Farm Cottage and Manor has availability. If you would like to stay on the farm over the next few months we have some special offers.
There is 10% off at the The Dairyman's Cottage until Easter. Just enter 'winter10' when booking.
Glamping 2015
Don't miss out - we have an early bird 15% off all bookings in 2015. Why not come glamping with us at Easter?
We are booking up fast, especially over the school holidays. And also don't forget if... (read more)
Monday 1st September 2014
This month Tom's Eco Lodge is featured in Britain's no.1 food magazine, Delicious.
A week or so ago we had the team from Delicious Magazine come to stay with us, and show us how to cook up a storm on our stoves and BBQ's.
We had a great time modeling for the article and getting to sample all of the delicious recipes. One of our Favorites was the Fired Flatbreads with Sliced Steak and Baba Ghanoush - sounds complicated, but it really isn't. Why not pick up your copy of the Magazine this month, and try some out for yourselves - After all we have plenty of time for outdoor cooking with the Indian Summer that we have forecast!
Wednesday 6th August 2014
Camp out in the wild and build a den. If you were really accomplished at building these two could go hand in hand really...
Well this is an easy one on the Isle of Wight, whether you are glamping in a safari tent at Tom’s Eco Lodge www.tomsecolodge.com or pitching your own tent in one of the many campsites on the Isle of Wight. There is no shortage of green pastures to make camp in, just don’t forget your marshmallows of the camp fire!
Whether you are out camping or in the comfort of your own garden it is always fun to build a den (Bear Grylls style – He was born on the Isle of Wight don’t you know?)
You could freestyle with bits and bobs you find laying around, or why not book onto a ‘Bushcraft’ course with the experts and learn... (read more)
Friday 1st August 2014
Well this activity takes some guts so we have suggested 3 levels of hill size.
The beginner’s hill: Most of the hills at Tapnell Farm are nice and grassy and have a very gradual slope.
The Intermediate Hill: The coastal path to the east of Yarmouth has a nice grassy slope, with views to the ‘mainland’ and to Yarmouth pier. Just make sure you don’t roll too far, or you will end up in the Solent!
The Experts Hill: One of the most prominent hills on the Isle of Wight – Tennyson Down at Freshwater Bay is a challenge for any pro ‘roller’. We recommend taking this hill in stages, as you could pick up speed and turn yourself into a human hay bale! Also stay clear of the cliff edge!
Thursday 31st July 2014
We love the National Trusts new 50 things to do before you are 11 and ¾ list (www.50things.org.uk) so we thought we would adapt the list to things to do on the Isle of Wight
Each day we will blog our suggestions via this website, twitter and facebook. Why not get involved and let us know your ideas! We would love to see your pictures too!
(Please note, 11 and ¾ is just a suggested age - we don’t care if you are 88 and ¾, just have a go!)
Here we start with no. 1...
1.Climb a tree
Why not pay a visit to Good Leaf tree climbing in Ryde. Here you can feel safe and secure climbing the mightiest of Oaks! Visit www.goodleaf.co.uk
or call 0333 800 1188 to book.