As a single woman driving a motorhome, my concerns are usually a) Security and b) bus routes/ accessibility and c) Dog Walks
As regards Security, the location is quiet as stated in all the previous reviews. It is very very very meticulously cared for. I have never seen so many staff cutting grass, cutting hedges, driving the plant and mowers, tinkering with tools, and generally walking around, even to getting down on knees and picking up pieces of gravel off the grass and onto the hardstanding. Above and beyond the call of duty!
As an owner of a motorhome I have to rely on buses or other public transport systems in the area to get around. There is a bus stop directly outside the site, but this bus only runs 4 days a week, and only 2 buses a day go into Shanklin and only 2 buses come back. The other bus which is a bit more useful the No 8, runs hourly and goes up to Ryde and Newport, can only be caught after a perilous walk down a bendy country road without any side walks. I had to be acutely aware of listening for oncoming traffic and making sure nothing was coming in the other direction around the bend. Having said this, I did safely negotiate this twice a day every day I was there.
The Island really only caters for families and children (in my opinion) if I was a 10 year old I would be in my element. Unfortunately I am a middle aged woman! The site was too far away for me to get to Osbourne House and back in one day. The Island buses take an hour and a half to go to Ryde, only about 8 miles away, as they go around the numerous housing estates. So to get to Newport, change buses and get up to Osbourne House with time to go around the house and do it justice was not practicable. If I had wanted Dino World or Amazon World or Crazy golf, or Treasure Island amusements, I would have been very happy. Having said the bus journeys were long it did provide lovely views of the Island, without having to drive.
As regards Dog Walks, there was a very well maintained (obviously) walk between the hedges and fields of neighbouring stables. It took about 5 minutes. There is however a much better walk via the small gate at the north end of the site, it takes you down a bridle path, over a river and onto a brilliant cycle path. A wonderful walk full of adventure and different views.
So my review is very specific and relevant to my needs. If you are a family, with a caravan absolutely brilliant...a lovely play ground for youngsters and lovely nature walk for them as well, on a Island packed with adventures.
