Ladybird Farm

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Peaceful relaxing campsite
Peaceful relaxing campsite
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Views of sunsets on the hill
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Views of sunsets on the hill
Meadow bell tent

  • Peaceful site in a hamlet on the edge of a traditional village
  • A 10-minute drive to Fordingbridge and the New Forest National Park
  • Half a mile to the local pub via a footpath; walkers' paradise
Getting back to basics is the aim of the game at Ladybird Farm, made up of grassy paddocks set in a small hamlet on the edges of the traditional English village of Rockbourne. Attractions and activities at this Hampshire park are focused on its natural surroundings, with peaceful vibes boosted by a no-noise policy after dark and the facilities extending to toilets and two showers. Local walks are easily accessed too at this site in the Cranborne Chase and West Wiltshire Downs National Landscapes, on the network of footpaths snaking through the surrounding countryside. A row of thatched cottages following the line of the river flowing through the valley is a minute's stroll from the site, too, and a pub serving food and booze is a short saunter away. If you fancy bringing a bit of decadence to your break by dining out for every meal, a couple of other inns are in the villages of Damerham and Whitsbury, both about a five-minute drive or under a 45-minute walk via a car-free trail. Restaurants are in Fordingbridge just on the outskirts of the New Forest National Park (10 minutes’ drive), along with a cinema, a park on the Avon and a supermarket. To source food, head to the on-site honesty shop, which sells honey, eggs, bread and charcoal, or try the village shop in Sandleheath, five minutes' drive away, to bag supplies for the barbecue. Cook up your findings while you get toasty by one of the site’s firepits (logs are also available to buy on base).

Site type

Motorhome pitches 5
Tent pitches 15
Rent a tent 5
Open now
Opens 25 July
Please note
  • The site does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dogs Act (i.e. XL Bully, Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro).
  • No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • The site caters for families (immediate members) and couples only - bookings from all other forms of groups are not accepted.
  • At least one of the party members must be aged 18 or over.
  • Units longer than 5.4 metres are not allowed.
  • This is a quiet site: no music is allowed.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Fri, 25 Jul to

Pitch types & availability

Accommodation

Tent pitchesTouring caravan pitchesMotorhome pitchesLodges, cabins, pods or hutsCaravans for hireRent a tent
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2 adults
0 children

Reviews

9.8

Overall rating from 96 Pitchup.com customers

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Peaceful

100% would recommend this site to a friend

99% would stay here again

What customers say

Ladybird Farm offers a peaceful, family-friendly camping experience with a back-to-basics ethos. Guests praise the clean, well-maintained facilities, including quirky shower/toilet blocks and a communal camp kitchen. The site is noted for its spacious pitches, friendly atmosphere, and excellent hospitality from the owners. While enjoying the tranquility and lack of technology, some mention limited phone signal and occasional queues for facilities during busy periods. Nearby walks and pubs are also a highlight.

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We love this pop up site. Great facilities and location. …

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Emily S.

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked We love this pop up site. Great facilities and location. We visited in May and came back with our grown up children for a weekend in August.

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Lovely site…

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Alice A.

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked Lovely site

Recommend to friends Visit again

Hannah, the owner is really welcoming and helpful.

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Jackie S.

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked The village of Rockbourne is picturesque with lots of attractive thatched cottages, a fabulous pub ,old church, rolling hills and lots of footpaths to explore. Moreover it is within a designated dark sky area so on a clear night star gazing is amazing. Campsite itself is pretty basic but in a quaint way (shower and loos are in a shepherds hut style building, lovely farm-type semi open well- stocked communal kitchen) and I loved the fact that there was no electricity available at all on the site (so forget about charging your phone unless you have a charging pack!). Also, loud music and late night noisy gatherings are not permitted so after about 10.30pm, it's lovely and quiet (and dark!)This is a small campsite but a bit of a gem.

Disliked Can't really think of anything.

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Nice, rural campsite. Great for walks.

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Pete K.

Non-electric grass campervan pitch

Liked Location was fantastic, in a small village a few miles outside Fordingbridge.
Hannah was a great host and talked us through the site amenities and local area when we arrived. Great for walkers (dogs too). Plenty of walks directly from the campsite.

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Excellent and would visit again.

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Tanya P.

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked Campsite was well equipped with all that you would need. A great kitchen area and honesty shop. The showers were clean and the owner lovely. Annie her daughter was a credit to her keeping my nephew company looking for bugs. The area is lovely and quite and not too big, allowing a more intimate vibe. Also, loved the massage therapist on site.

Disliked Everything was good.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Very accommodating. Peaceful and lovely walks. Definitely would like to visit again.…

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Jershelyn P.

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked Very accommodating. Peaceful and lovely walks. Definitely would like to visit again. 🥰

Disliked None

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The most perfect staycation

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Georgia H.

Meadow bell tent

Liked This was honestly the most amazing weekend away! The area was perfect - close to so many beautiful towns/villages. The tent was super clean & the beds were comfy. There was also many blankets & cushions available for us. The campsite had everything we needed - a kitchen, warm showers & clean loos. There is also an option to have a fire which was great for us to sit around in the evening.
Hannah & Steve were also such lovely hosts - offering great recommendations, ensuring we had everything we needed, making sure loos/kitchen area was stocked up, & making sure we were back from the pub down the road in the evening (the Rose & Thistle pub which I highly recommend!).

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Wonderful.…

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Sandra S.

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked Wonderful.

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Was a very good weekend just good back to basics camping with…

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Robert G.

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked Was a very good weekend just good back to basics camping with everything you need really. Really liked the noise curfew made for peaceful evening chilling. The guys running the site were very helpful and more than happy to just have a chat.

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Absolutely everything, location, cleanliness of site, relaxed camping as it should be.…

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JANE H.

Non-electric grass campervan pitch

Liked Absolutely everything, location, cleanliness of site, relaxed camping as it should be.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Features

Pop-up campsite

Dogs allowed

Campfires allowed

Leisure on site

Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Games room Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Play area TV room Take away Tennis Watersports

Amenities on site

Bath available Car parking by pitch/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Launderette Parent & baby washroom Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Toilet block Washing-up area Wifi

Groups welcome

Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all year

Camping 2.0

Jumbo tent pitches

Themes

Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise Wild camping Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities Chemical disposal Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Shop nearby

Type

Farm Pop-up campsite Small (11-25 pitches)

Accessibility

Bathrooms: Large spacious shower Uneven terrain; gravel or loose mud

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Climbing nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horse riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Leisure/theme park nearby Mountain biking nearby Outdoor pool nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Watersports nearby

Location

Ladybird Farm

Rockbourne Road

Fordingbridge

Hampshire

England

SP6 3NE

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)

GPS

50.96015°N
1.83585°W

Route directions

The campsite entrance is located to the rear of Bon Fluer and Garden Cottage along a private drive. Follow the camping signs. What3words: mastering.hoops.wagers

Nearest transport

Coach
8 mi Millstream Coach Park
8 mi Meeting House Lane
8.4 mi West Street
Rail
7.7 mi Salisbury Rail Station
10.4 mi Dean Rail Station
12.7 mi Tisbury Rail Station
Ferry
16.1 mi Tuckton Tea Gardens Ferry Landing
16.1 mi Christchurch Quay Ferry Landing
16.1 mi Wick Christchurch Ferry Landing
Airport
12.6 mi Bournemouth International Airport
20.8 mi Southampton Airport

Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.

Local attractions

Stonehenge is within a half an hour drive's and other historical places of interest are close by – including the Rockbourne Roman Villa Museum just 15 minutes’ walk away. Breamore House (10 minutes) is a prime place if you prefer your outings to include a glimpse of a country pile’s stately paintings and furniture, while the New Forest Water Park (15 minutes) has modern facilities like a wakeboarding centre and inflatable aqua park as well as places to kayak using the available equipment. For swimming instead of paddleboarding, the sandy sweep of Bournemouth beach is 35 minutes south and is reachable on a scenic journey that goes through the lush green Moors Valley Country Park & Forest. If you’d rather stick to the area’s old-school offerings, Salisbury and its spectacular cathedral are about 20 minutes’ drive away and the ancient town of Ringwood with a weekly market dating back to the Middle Ages takes 25 minutes to reach. And of course, there’s not much in the area more ancient than the New Forest, created by William I in about 1079 for royal hunts...

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Christchurch Highcliffe Castle 16.4 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Christchurch Friar`S Cliff 16.4 mi Estuary N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Highcliffe 16.5 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Christchurch Avon Beach 16.6 mi Estuary N/AExcellentExcellentGood
Bournemouth Fisherman`S Walk 16.6 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Breamore House 2.3 mi

Salisbury Cathedral 7.4 mi

Wilton House 8.3 mi

Old Sarum 9.3 mi

Paultons Family Theme Park 12.6 mi

National Trust

Mompesson House 7.5 mi

Little Clarendon 10.6 mi

Philipps House and Dinton Park 10.9 mi

Kingston Lacy 13.4 mi

Mottisfont 14 mi

Cycle routes

Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.

Other

BREAMORE 2.3 mi

BOVERIDGE HOUSE SCHOOL 3.6 mi

HALE PARK 4.1 mi

Godshill - Pitts Wood Inclosure (New Forest) 4.6 mi

Godshill - Frankenbury - Castle Hill 4.6 mi

Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.

Nearest sites

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable sites.

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Frequently asked questions

  • Does Ladybird Farm have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Ladybird Farm dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Ladybird Farm? Stonehenge is within a half an hour drive's and other historical places of interest are close by – including the Rockbourne Roman Villa Museum just 15 minutes’ walk away. Breamore House (10 … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Ladybird Farm?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  12 p.m. –  8 p.m.
    Depart by:  12 p.m.
    On-site accommodation
    Arrive:  12 p.m. –  8 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Ladybird Farm? From £32 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.