Rushmere Farm

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Bell tents and wildflowers
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Bell tents and wildflowers

  • Family-friendly site on an organic farm in South Downs National Park
  • Marwell Zoo 25 minutes’ drive; Southsea Beach 35 minutes
  • Dogs welcome; pizza oven; workshops; communal fridge
For a holiday with a low impact on the environment, head to Rushmere Farm, a small site with undesignated pitches on the south-western edges of South Downs National Park, about 10 miles north of Portsmouth (25 minutes’ drive). The owners, who grow cereals organically, will be happy to give you a tour of the facilities, so guests can learn more about regenerative farming methods and the oat-based drink produced on site. If the kids are groaning at the idea of having to learn anything while on holiday, reassure them that there are heaps of more child-friendly activities on and around Rushmere Farm. Running around on the camping field, for starters (that works for the family dog, too); getting messy with flour as they help to prepare pizzas for dinner (there’s a pizza oven); or joining a woodworking session. The surrounding area has no shortage of excellent hiking destinations, with Old Winchester Hill (a nature reserve known for its butterflies and assorted birdlife), plus woodland walks in Catherington Lith Nature Reserve and Forest of Bere, reachable within a 15-minute drive. Then there’s the seaside: pebbly Southsea Beach (35 minutes) is a top spot to sample fish and chips (or an ice cream) as you gaze across the water at the Isle of Wight. The site has basic toilets and showers, plus a washing-up area with cold water and a communal fridge-freezer. The nearest shop is a half-mile away (five minutes, or 10 minutes on foot) or, for more choice, you can head into Waterlooville (10 minutes), which also has a handful of pubs and restaurants.

Site type

Touring caravan pitches 1
Tent pitches 5
Motorhome pitches 1
Open all year
Opens
Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.
  • There are no bins onsite: all rubbish will need to be taken home with you.
  • This is a quiet site: no music is allowed.
  • Guests must bring their own duvets, pillows, sheets and towels when staying in rental accommodation. You will not be allowed to stay if you do not bring these items.
  • Group bookings of 8 or more adults are not permitted (couples and immediate family members excepted).
  • No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • Group bookings of 3 or more units (e.g. tent, touring caravan, motorhome or accommodation hire) travelling together are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • A cable measuring at least 5 metres is needed for the electric hook-ups.
  • Units longer than 8 metres are not allowed.

Languages spoken

English

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Pitch types & availability

Accommodation

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2 adults
0 children
0 dogs

Reviews

8.2

Overall rating from 42 Pitchup.com customers

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Location
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Value for money
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Accommodation
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Facilities / Activities
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Customer service
 7
Child friendliness
 9
Cleanliness
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Wifi
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PeacefulRemote location

83% would recommend this site to a friend

83% would stay here again

What customers say

This quiet, rural campsite offers a peaceful, rustic experience with lovely views and a relaxed atmosphere. Facilities are basic but generally clean and functional, including a communal kitchen area with cooking equipment and fridges. Guests appreciated the eco-friendly approach, farm setting with horses, and proximity to walks and pubs. Some arrival confusion and basic amenities were noted, but many found the site to be a hidden gem and would return.

Summary AI-generated from Pitchup.com customer reviews

Reviews page 1 of 5
Arrival date (latest first)

Didn’t match price point, poor toilets and unmowed grass

Overall

5 out of 10
Location
 9
Value for money
 2
Facilities / Activities
 6
Customer service
 1
Child friendliness
 5
Cleanliness
 5
Wifi
 7
Peter S.

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked 5 stars, average score. The barn and location was great

Disliked Only one toilet and one shower, can be described rustic but it’s a very outdoor toilet right next to the wash up sinks.
Cold water to wash up.
Grass was overgrown and unmowed.
Didn’t match price point.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Location was great to access Portsmouth.…

Overall

5 out of 10
Location
 8
Value for money
 2
Facilities / Activities
 4
Customer service
 2
Child friendliness
 No rating
Cleanliness
 6
Wifi
 1
Bob A.

Electric grass campervan pitch

Liked Location was great to access Portsmouth. Clear signage but in small letter, difficult to read.

Disliked Facility at the site didn't reflect the price we paid for the weekend. Only cold water for washing dishes. The shower hot water regulator was not working and as a result it was only very hot water.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Thank you George for allowing us…

Overall

10 out of 10
Location
 8
Value for money
 7
Facilities / Activities
 7
Customer service
 10
Child friendliness
 No rating
Cleanliness
 10
Wifi
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David M.

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked Thank you George for allowing us to change the day we arrived. Ferry to France being cancelled twice.

Recommend to friends Visit again

We had a very pleasant stay and would highly recommend to anyone.

Overall

8 out of 10
Location
 9
Value for money
 9
Facilities / Activities
 10
Customer service
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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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Wifi
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Molly L.

Electric grass campervan pitch

Liked ⭐️Site was quiet, homey and a welcome rest stop


⭐️Outdoor seating and cooking area was well kept and lovely


⭐️Showers and toilets were clean and easily accessible

Disliked ⭐️ Electric hookup was too far from pitch

Recommend to friends Visit again

Rustic site, friendly staff but unclear instructions. basic facilities

Overall

6 out of 10
Location
 8
Value for money
 2
Facilities / Activities
 2
Customer service
 6
Child friendliness
 No rating
Cleanliness
 5
Wifi
 1
Alex. D.

Electric grass campervan pitch

Liked • Staff were friendly once an initial arrival confusion was sorted.
• Loved being offered the cottage shower when the site shower broke — it was warm, clean and very welcome after a trail run.
• Peaceful, rural setting with a relaxed vibe.
• I can imagine it being a really lovely, chilled site in summer for those seeking rustic simplicity.

Disliked • Site was tricky to find — a What3Words location or clearer arrival directions would help.
• Mixed messages on where to park; being told to park on the grass, then being asked to move, was confusing and made arrival stressful.
• Electric hook-up was too far from the allocated pitch, and required a 240v adaptor that wasn’t mentioned in booking details and I don't have an adapter
• The on-site shower was broken (unavoidable, but worth noting), and the alternative cottage bathroom hadn’t been cleaned between guests (unmade bed, used towels left out).
• Washing-up area was extremely basic and not clean with cold water only, which also wasn’t mentioned in the listing.
• For £40 per night, the facilities didn’t feel reflective of the price, especially when expecting hook-up and a shower.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Would highly recommend staying here

Overall

10 out of 10
Location
 10
Value for money
 10
Facilities / Activities
 10
Customer service
 10
Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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Wifi
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Caroline L.

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked Lovely site, nice and clean facilities, loved the barn for extra space. Beautiful views

Recommend to friends Visit again

The setting and quiet location is…

Overall

5 out of 10
Location
 9
Value for money
 4
Facilities / Activities
 3
Customer service
 3
Child friendliness
 No rating
Cleanliness
 3
Wifi
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Anonymous

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked The setting and quiet location is lovely

Disliked The shower and toilet facilities were below standard for the price paid.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Lovely quiet spot

Overall

9 out of 10
Location
 10
Value for money
 10
Facilities / Activities
 9
Customer service
 8
Child friendliness
 9
Cleanliness
 9
Wifi
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Daniel B.

Non-electric grass campervan pitch

Liked Quiet, rustic and very peaceful location. Booked very last minute for the night and all very relaxed, just drove in, parked up. No sign of owners, saw a sign for self check in but couldn't work it out, no bother as plenty of space.
Loved the cooking facilities although didn't need to use them. Cottages looked nice too.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Liked the peaceful, simple nature of…

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8 out of 10
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Julie L.

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked Liked the peaceful, simple nature of the site, whilst still having everything you need!

Disliked Not being able to have a campfire next to your tent but respect the reasons for that. There was a communal area where you were allowed a fire.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Excellent site

Overall

7 out of 10
Location
 9
Value for money
 8
Facilities / Activities
 8
Customer service
 10
Child friendliness
 No rating
Cleanliness
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Wifi
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Tina L.

Non-electric grass campervan pitch

Liked Lovely location

Disliked Kids playing football close to vans

Recommend to friends Visit again

Features

Dogs 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 Local produce Parent & baby washroom Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Toilet block Washing-up area Wifi

Groups welcome

D. of E. 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

Budget/backpacker Leave the car at home Peaceful Wild camping

Utilities

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

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Shop nearby

Type

Farm Tiny (1-10 pitches)

Location

Rushmere Farm

The Cattleyard

Pit Hill Lane

Waterlooville

Hampshire

England

PO7 4SG

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)

GPS

50.92605°N
1.0734°W

Route directions

If the ground is dry, please drive through the yard (between the cottages and the shepherd's hut) and into the immediate camping field. There, you can choose an area, leaving enough space for five other pitches, or if it's cramped, the site will open up the next field. If the ground is wet, please call the site.

Nearest transport

Coach
3.3 mi Cowplain Shops
3.3 mi Cowplain Shops
3.4 mi Precinct
Rail
5.6 mi Rowlands Castle Rail Station
5.8 mi Portchester Rail Station
5.8 mi Cosham Rail Station
Ferry
8 mi Portsmouth Continental Ferry Terminal
9.1 mi Portsmouth Harbour Station Pier
9.1 mi Eastney Ferry Landing
Airport
12.6 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

Residents at Marwell Zoo (25 minutes’ drive) include snow leopards, pygmy hippos, Humboldt penguins and other vulnerable species. The Tropical House, which recreates a rainforest habitat, is home to free-flying birds from Brazil, East Africa and the Indian Ocean. When visiting Portsmouth Historic Dockyard (25 minutes), don’t miss Nelson’s ‘HMS Victory’, which took part in the 1805 Battle of Trafalgar, and the sail-like Spinnaker Tower, with a glass walk and far-reaching views across the harbour, the city and the Isle of Wight. A museum displays the wreckage of the ‘Mary Rose’, said to have been Henry VIII’s favourite ship, which was raised from the seabed in 1982. Collections at National Trust - Hinton Ampner (half an hour) range from 18th-century Italian paintings and period furniture to delicate ceramic figurines and plates. In addition to elegant gardens with sharply manicured topiary, there are acres of parkland with views across the South Downs.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Eastney 9.9 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Southsea East 10.2 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Hillhead 10.2 mi Sea N/AGoodGoodGood
Beachlands West 10.3 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Lee-On-Solent 10.4 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Portchester Castle 6.3 mi

Charles Dickens' Birthplace Museum 8.3 mi

Uppark House and Garden 8.3 mi

Portsmouth Historic Dockyard 8.9 mi

Gunwharf Quays 9.1 mi

National Trust

Uppark House and Garden 8.1 mi

Hinton Ampner 8.7 mi

Winchester City Mill 13.8 mi

Bembridge Windmill 16.7 mi

Hindhead Commons and The Devil's Punch Bowl Caf� 19.7 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

Hambledon and the Murder Stone 0.5 mi

Hambledon - The Birthplace of Cricket 0.6 mi

Hambledon - South Downs Way - Monarch's Way 2 mi

Soberton - Droxford 3 mi

Horndean - Blendworth - Finchdean - Chalton 3.5 mi

Local events

  • Wickham Festival (Thursday, 30 July 2026 – Thursday, 30 July 2026)

    Fareham, Hampshire 5.2 mi

  • Southampton Boat Show (Friday, 18 September 2026 – Friday, 18 September 2026)

    Southampton, Hampshire 14.7 mi

  • Goodwood Festival of Speed (Thursday, 9 July 2026 – Thursday, 9 July 2026)

    Chichester, West Sussex 15 mi

  • Isle of Wight Festival (Thursday, 18 June 2026 – Thursday, 18 June 2026)

    Newport, Isle Of Wight 18 mi

  • New Forest and Hampshire County Show (Tuesday, 28 July 2026 – Tuesday, 28 July 2026)

    Brockenhurst, Hampshire 22.9 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.

Offers

Motorhome or campervan pitch
Non-electric grass campervan pitch
  • 5% off 5% for 3+ nights –
  • 10% off 10% for 7+ nights –
Tent pitch
Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch
  • 5% off 5% for 3+ nights –
  • 10% off 10% for 7+ nights –
Motorhome or campervan pitch
Electric grass campervan pitch
  • 5% off 5% for 3+ nights –
  • 10% off 10% for 7+ nights –

Conditions apply - see pitch type section for details

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Frequently asked questions

  • Does Rushmere Farm have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Rushmere Farm dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Rushmere Farm? Residents at Marwell Zoo (25 minutes’ drive) include snow leopards, pygmy hippos, Humboldt penguins and other vulnerable species. The Tropical House, which recreates a rainforest habitat, is home to free-flying birds from … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Rushmere Farm?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  2 p.m. –  7 p.m.
    Depart by:  11:30 a.m.

    From 01 May to 30 September, please pick any available pitch.

    Outside of these dates, please call on arrival.

    Read more
  • How much does it cost to stay at Rushmere Farm? From £19.50 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.