Member Since: 04 Dec 2010
Location: Yorkshire
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New Forest
looking at taking the family camping at Whitsun and I am looking at the New Forest.
Having looked at websites and possible camping sites SWMBO seems keen on one called Holland Wood which has 600 pitches.
Personally I prefer the smaller family run sites but anything for a quiet life.
Has anyone stayed at this site and if so have any comments on it
Thanks
16th May 2015 7:34 pm
yogi972
Member Since: 05 Jun 2011
Location: Kineton
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Yea I know the new forest very well
Been going there for 30odd yrs
Hollans wood is quiet, apart from a main road running by it. Quite lacking in facilities but you are properly in the trees
16th May 2015 7:44 pm
Discogaz
Member Since: 17 Mar 2014
Location: Bracknell
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Go past Hollands Wood, past Balmer Lawn and take a left and about 3 miles on your right is Round Hill, close to the plain. We stay there every year and whilst it is close to the trees, it's not in them and the views are exceptional and the horses run through the site every evening, there's even a small lake where they go to drink.
I've stayed in both and much prefer Round Hill.
16th May 2015 7:53 pm
Beno2
Member Since: 18 Apr 2009
Location: SE
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Stayed on this site before very nice. A337 next door pain in backside with traffic into Lynhurst. Apart from that, good base to see every thing in the area... D3 HSE
16th May 2015 7:54 pm
doodahoops
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If you need to be close to a good real ale pub you could try the Red Shoot Inn, which has a campsite. Does small but get busy and booked up early though.
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16th May 2015 8:56 pm
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16th May 2015 9:08 pm
J@mes
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Long meadow campsite at the back of the forest showground. Great site, friendly wardens and great walks from the site 2014 D4 XS
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16th May 2015 9:28 pm
Moo D3 Decade
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Hollands wood is great. Nice pitches and it has the feeling of a small site. The washing amenities are excellent and there are some good pubs and restaurants a short walk into Brockenhurst. Its also very safe for kids and they'll love seeing the ponies wandering around the site.
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16th May 2015 11:24 pm
Steve B
Member Since: 04 Dec 2010
Location: Yorkshire
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Just an update on my original post
Just back from 5 days in the New Forest staying at Holland wood site
Great place to visit and reasonable weather
As for campsite
Good points :
Certainly true camping in the forest
Horses and cattle roam through site
Quiet at night in respect of other campers noise ( see also below )
Good shower facilities
Within walking distance of Brokenhurst with pubs , shops etc
Bike rides direct from site into the forest
Bad points
No onsite shop for essentials
Noise from road and nearby railway line does keep you awake at night if you are not used to noise
Ground can be hard so take good quality tent pegs
On the whole a good site
1st Jun 2015 5:56 pm
Fitzy73
Member Since: 09 Feb 2014
Location: Truro
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Glad you enjoyed your stay.
The New Forest is certainly my favourite part of the country.Andy
1st Jun 2015 6:05 pm
crip010
Member Since: 01 Oct 2014
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Steve B wrote:
Just an update on my original post
Just back from 5 days in the New Forest staying at Holland wood site
I was also there at weekend, I did see a D3 by the furtherest shower / toilet block.
I've been a few times, great for the kids, we did Go Ape at Moors Valley which is brilliant.
Did however have to pack up in the rain on Sunday AM
1st Jun 2015 10:48 pm
Discogaz
Member Since: 17 Mar 2014
Location: Bracknell
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That was probably me dropping the wife and daughter off for a weeks camping while working, there to set up the camp for her. About midday onwards and left about 4 after lunch and back home to Bracknell.
We came back Sunday from a week at Setthorns near Sway Defender 300Tdi 110 HCP - Keswick Green
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2nd Jun 2015 9:05 pm
Discogaz
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Wife came back this afternoon as proved just a bit too windy for the Outwell overnight, winds were 75mph and it got properly scary but no harm done
They're going back tomorrow to try to put the tent back together and stay a few more days and I'm going back Saturday to pack up
2nd Jun 2015 9:25 pm
davidsidwells
Member Since: 20 May 2012
Location: Burton on trent
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Hi Steve try Sandy balls ,caravan parking has its own hedge on three sides ,shops,pub,no traffic noise,
and a pub with food you can walk to .they have been having deals on ,worth a look
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