Setthorns Campsite

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Back to nature feel of setthorns campsite
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Camper at setthorns

  • Hampshire family campsite near Sway in the New Forest National Park
  • Half an hour to Peppa Pig World; 20 minutes to National Motor Museum
  • Simple woodland pitches with access to marked walking trails
Sitting amid tall trees and dense greenery, Setthorns Campsite is pretty much completely hidden in the New Forest National Park. This Hampshire site isn't far from New Milton, but the pitches are so well concealed that it’s hard to know where the site ends and the forest begins. Winding paths and trails loop through the woodland, branching off in all directions to spacious pitches. And with trees all around, it’s easy to take off on foot or by bike for your next adventure along way-marked woodland routes, or follow the disused railway line just minutes from the site. Pitching a tent at Setthorns also puts you in pole position to spot all the New Forest wildlife, including free-roaming ponies and deer, rare wild birds and small mammals like rabbits and hares, as they go about their daily lives in the forest’s heathland and woodland. Sway (five minutes’ drive) is the nearest village, with a couple of pubs as well as a small supermarket for stocking up on basics. Pretty-as-a-picture Brockenhurst (10 minutes) and medieval Lyndhurst (15 minutes) both have a plentiful selection of shops, restaurants and pubs. And quiet and peaceful it may be, this site is also close to popular family attractions such as Peppa Pig World and the National Motor Museum, Beaulieu. It's very much worth noting that there are no shower or toilet facilities at this site, therefore your own chemical toilet facilities are essential.

Campground type

Caravan sites 133
Tent sites 14
RV & Motorhome sites 133
Open all year
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Please note
  • This campground/park has no on-site toilet facilities.
  • This campground/park has no on-site shower facilities.
  • This campground/park has no on-site toilet and shower facilities.
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • The campground/park does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dog Act (i.e. Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro).
  • Discount cards and gift vouchers cannot be applied to bookings made via Pitchup.com.
  • At least one of the party members must be aged 18 or over.
  • Customers must have their own chemical toilet and toilet tent (one per pitch) if not contained within a touring or tent unit already. Customers without facilities will not be allowed entry. One amendment per booking is free; subsequent amendments are subject to a £10 fee.

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Reviews

9.4

Overall rating from 459 Pitchup.com customers

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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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Bush

96% would recommend this campground to a friend

94% would stay here again

What customers say

Setthorns offers a peaceful, back-to-nature escape in the beautiful New Forest. Guests love the spacious campsites, friendly staff, and lots of wildlife. Easy access to walking and cycling tracks is a big plus. It's basic with no loos or showers, but folks enjoy the quiet, secluded vibe for a relaxing break. Phone signal can be patchy and it can get muddy, but most reckon it's a ripper.

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Arrival date (latest first)

Great park rangers are the icing on the cake

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Carol S.

Select powered concrete slab caravan site

Liked Plenty of all the water points and sectional rubbish skips.

Quiet location

Fantastic park rangers

Recommend to friends Visit again

Location and site…

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Sharon W.

Select powered concrete slab caravan site

Liked Location and site

Disliked Smell from the Elson ! Might need the septic tank emptying and a lid on it

Recommend to friends Visit again

Lovely location

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Anonymous

Select powered concrete slab caravan site

Liked Location .. potential peace and quiet

Disliked No WiFi signal and being near a toilet disposal … all we got day and night was an awful smell wafting across. Especially b ad when you’re eating.

Recommend to friends Visit again

This was our second time staying…

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Anonymous

Unpowered concrete slab caravan site

Liked This was our second time staying at Setthorns Campsite and we loved it just as much as the first. Each pitch is very spacious and set in the woods. It’s so peaceful and quiet. There are lovely walks from the site, and only about 30 mins walk into Sway. Staff are very friendly. Definitely recommend

Recommend to friends Visit again

Will be going back ❤️

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Anonymous

Powered concrete slab caravan site

Liked Absolutely loved it here, so much space to explore with your dogs.
Very friendly staff, lovely pitches

Recommend to friends Visit again

Had a great time peaceful and very relaxing

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Rachel H.

Select powered concrete slab caravan site

Liked Well organised really clean and laid out so that everyone has a spacious area, fantastic walks through the woods.

Disliked Nothing to dislike

Recommend to friends Visit again

as advertised ,it is a get away from it all site so no facilities

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paul s.

Unpowered concrete slab caravan site

Liked tranquil surroundings, nice walking, friendly wildlife with four legs

Disliked water had an interesting taste. No wifi so bring a book and leave the tele at home.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Back to basics ,close to nature. Loved it

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Natasha I.

Unpowered concrete slab caravan site

Liked The peace and tranquility of the hard standing pitches set among the trees

Disliked Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

A wonderful campsite which we will most definitely be returning to!

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Sally W.

Select powered concrete slab caravan site

Liked What lovely staff! I couldn't have been more pleased with how friendly the staff were. They made us feel really welcome. Thank you!
The woods were beautiful and so peaceful. I enjoyed my cup of tea watching the birds in the trees. There was a wild pony in the woods at one point which was magical. What a wonderful place to reconnect with nature.

Disliked Barely any phone signal, and no internet at all, but I think this may be the point. I thought this was wonderful, but the kids initially were a bit grumpy with being "unplugged". Just more something to be aware of as in the evening if you have kids you might want to pack a DVD player or something.
The ground is hard so make sure you have decent pegs as your awning won't peg in otherwise. Again, both things that aren't a major issue, just something to be aware of so you can pack appropriately.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Lovely woodland location with a back…

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Anonymous

Select powered concrete slab caravan site

Liked Lovely woodland location with a back to nature feeling. Pitches fairly well sized and level. Dog friendly with lots of walking trails. Close walk to a near by pub and short drive to the coast.

Disliked Lots of rules which are understandable due to the nature of the campsite. Make sure you check all rules before booking/arriving as wardens are rude and WILL humiliate you.

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 site/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Laundry 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 Rallies welcome Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

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

Themes

Peaceful Walkers' paradise

Utilities

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

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby

Type

Large (51-200 sites)

Accessibility

Uneven terrain; gravel or loose mud

Nearby leisure

Cycle hire nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horse riding nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Caravan storage facilities Seasonal sites

Location

Setthorns Campsite

Wootton

New Milton

Hampshire

England

BH25 5WA

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)

GPS

50.8016°N
1.6282°W

Route directions

Please note: some sat nav systems lead to New Milton if the site postcode is used. Programme sat navs for Sway instead.

Nearest transport

Coach
4.6 km Brockenhurst College
4.6 km Brockenhurst College
5.8 km Post Office
Rail
2.3 km Sway Rail Station
4.2 km Brockenhurst Rail Station
5.5 km New Milton Rail Station
Ferry
8.6 km Lymington Pier Ferry Terminal
11.8 km Mudeford Quay Ferry Landing
12.1 km Hengistbury Head Ferry Landing
Airport
14.6 km Bournemouth International Airport
25.1 km 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

You’ll never run short of ideas when staying in the New Forest. Go horse riding, cycling (you can hire bikes locally too) or hiking in the woodland; try your hand at archery, bushcraft and combat games at New Forest Activities (20 minutes); or go wild on the waterslides at Romsey Rapids Sports Complex (half an hour, a good rainy day idea too). For more cultural pursuits, have a nose around the Georgian docks and cottages at Bucklers Hard (25 minutes) on the Beaulieu River, or step back in time to the days of Henry VIII and take a ferry from Keyhaven to Hurst Castle (both 20 minutes) overlooking The Solent. A must for petrolheads, the Sammy Miller Motorcycle Museum (10 minutes) has a vast collection of racing bikes, or you could take a tour of the vintage cars at the National Motor Museum, Beaulieu (20 minutes). However, if kids are part of your holiday package, they’ll doubtless be clamouring to get to the myriad rides and attractions at Paultons Park, Home of Peppa Pig World (half an hour).

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Christchurch Bay 7.9 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Milford-On-Sea 8.6 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Highcliffe 8.7 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Christchurch Highcliffe Castle 9.5 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Christchurch Friar`S Cliff 10.5 km Estuary N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Exbury Gardens and Steam Railway 8.7 km

Highcliffe Castle 9.2 km

Beaulieu National Motor Museum 12.5 km

Fort Victoria Country Park 12.9 km

Needles Park - Heritage Attractions Ltd 15.5 km

National Trust

The Needles Old Battery and New Battery 15.9 km

Newtown Old Town Hall 18.5 km

Mottistone Manor Garden 22.4 km

Brighstone Shop and Museum 24 km

Brownsea Island 26.4 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

The Naked Man - New Forest 0.9 km

RHINEFIELD HOUSE 3.4 km

Setley - Beaulieu Heath - Setley 3.9 km

New Forest - Brockenhurst - Ober Heath - Brockenhurst 4.9 km

BROCKENHURST PARK 5.1 km

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.

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Frequently asked questions

  • Does Setthorns Campsite have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Setthorns Campsite dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Setthorns Campsite? You’ll never run short of ideas when staying in the New Forest. Go horse riding, cycling (you can hire bikes locally too) or hiking in the woodland; try your hand at archery, … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Setthorns Campsite?
    Camping and caravan
    Arrive:  1 p.m. –  8 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Setthorns Campsite? From $32.48 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.