Glamping site · Cowes · Isle of Wight

The Ark Park

Giant home-built pig arks on a nine-acre smallholding near Cowes, with wood-fired hot tubs for couples and rare-breed pigs next door.

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Dogs welcome
Campfires

The Ark Park is a small, family-run glamping site on Pallance Lane, Northwood, on the southern edge of Cowes. The owner and her son turned the idea of a walk-in pig ark into holiday accommodation, building the first family ark in 2016 and adding couples' arks with wood-fired hot tubs over the following years. There are only around five units on more than nine acres, so the site is spacious and quiet.

Every ark has bedding, a woodburner, solar lighting, a deck, an outdoor cooking shelter with gas hob, fridge and sink, a fire pit, and its own camping or compost toilet. A shared cabin at the entrance has two flushing toilets and a hot shower. There is no mains electricity. The farm keeps Gloucester Old Spot pigs, chickens, Shetland cattle, sheep, turkeys and bees, and sells eggs, bacon, sausages, burgers and honey on site. Dogs are welcome because the site is fully enclosed.

Sleep in a giant hand-built pig ark
Wood-fired hot tubs and a champagne hamper in the couples' arks
Rare-breed pigs, chickens and other farm animals to meet
Fully enclosed site where dogs are welcome
Farm-produced eggs, bacon and honey on sale

Photos

Photos from thearkpark.co.uk, the campsite's own website. Own this campsite? Claim it to choose your photos.

Open1 April to 31 October

Arrive / leaveFrom 15:00 / by 10:00

DogsYes

CampfiresIn fire pits only

PoolNone

ElectricNo

Prices

'Starting at' nightly prices on the unit pages, which date from about 2022-2023: Family Ark £175, couples' arks £195. Ask the owners for current prices.

When is it cheapest?

One night for two adults in the family ark (ark 1), every night of the next year. Tap a day to price it.

CheapestDearestClosed

October 2026 from £175

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November 2026

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December 2026

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January 2027

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February 2027

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March 2027

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April 2027 from £175

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May 2027 from £175

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June 2027 from £175

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July 2027 from £175

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August 2027 from £175

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September 2027 from £175

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The full price list we hold (2023)

Rates

For	Season	Nights	Price
family-ark	Any	Any	£175 unit_night, incl. 4 people
ark-for-2, couples-ark, deluxe-couples-ark	Any	Any	£195 unit_night, incl. 2 people

Deposit: 20% deposit at booking, balance 4 weeks before arrival

Source: thearkpark.co.uk, checked 2026-10-15. Always confirm the price when you book.

Places to stay

Family Ark (Ark 1)

Accommodation · 1 of them · sleeps 4

1 king (own room), 2 singles
Bedding included
Camp kitchen
Woodburner
Own toilet
Fire pit
Dogs OK

Indoor cassette toilet; outdoor cooking shelter with gas hob, fridge and sink. Towels and robes not included in this ark.

Ark for 2 (Ark 2)

Accommodation · 1 of them · sleeps 2

Bedding included
Camp kitchen
Woodburner
Own toilet
Hot tub
Fire pit
Dogs OK

Set in a fenced one-acre paddock for dogs. Large wood-fired hot tub, robes, towels, firewood and a hamper with champagne included.

Couples Ark (Ark 3)

Accommodation · 1 of them · sleeps 2

1 double
Bedding included
Camp kitchen
Woodburner
Own toilet
Hot tub
Fire pit

Secluded half-acre plot away from the other arks; compost toilet, wood-fired hot tub, hamper and champagne included.

Large Deluxe Couples Ark (Ark 4)

Accommodation · 1 of them · sleeps 4

1 double, 2 single sofa beds
Bedding included
Camp kitchen
Woodburner
Own toilet
Hot tub
Fire pit

Marked 'coming soon' on the website (originally for 2022/2023); may now be open.

Little Ark (children's add-on)

Accommodation · 1 of them · sleeps 3

3 children's beds

Movable children's ark placed next to a family booking on request; not booked on its own.

Rules

Dogs: Yes
Dogs must be under control at all times and owners must clean up after them. The site is fully enclosed.
Fires: In fire pits only
BBQs: In the communal BBQ area only
No fires or BBQs except those provided with each ark. Firewood included for the couples' arks.
Pool: None
Groups: No
No large groups or parties.
Arrival: From 15:00 until 18:00
Later by prior arrangement
Cancellation: Full terms sent on request or at booking
Also: Children must be supervised at all times
Also: No smoking inside units
Also: Respect wildlife and other guests

Facilities

Washing and toilets

Toilets
Showers (Free)
Hot water
Washing-up area

Pitches and power

Electric hook-up (no)
Chemical toilet disposal

Food and drink

Shop
Breakfast or bread
Fire pits

Things to do

Play area
Hot tub or spa
Dog walk
Farm animals

Around the site

Dark skies

Only facilities we've confirmed are shown. Crossed out means confirmed not available.

Location

Pallance Lane, Northwood, Cowes, Cowes, PO31 8LU

Nearest beachGurnard Beach1.7 miles
Nearest pubThe Travellers Joy5 min walk
Nearest ferryRed Funnel2.1 miles
Nearest stationWootton3.8 miles

Directions in Google Maps

Questions people ask

Are dogs allowed at The Ark Park?

Yes, dogs are welcome.

Can you have a campfire at The Ark Park?

Yes, in fire pits. BBQs: in the communal bbq area only.

When is The Ark Park open?

1 April to 31 October.

How much does it cost to stay at The Ark Park?

From £175 a night for two adults, the lowest price we can find over the next year. 'Starting at' nightly prices on the unit pages, which date from about 2022-2023: Family Ark £175, couples' arks £195. Ask the owners for current prices.

Does The Ark Park have a swimming pool?

No.

Does The Ark Park have electric hook-ups?

No.

How far is The Ark Park from the beach?

Gurnard Beach is 1.7 miles away (as the crow flies).

Which ferry is closest to The Ark Park?

Red Funnel, 2.1 miles away.