Hollands Wood Caravan and Campsite

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  • Friendly New Forest campsite with simple facilities provided
  • Five minutes' drive from Lyndhurst; 15 minutes from Lymington
  • Access to woodland walking trails; half hour's walk to Brockenhurst
It can be tricky to escape the trappings of modern life these days… but Hollands Wood Caravan and Campsite is a place that allows guests to do just that. With 22 hectares of gorgeous oak woodland as a backdrop, this campsite in the New Forest National Park is a fabulous spot for stepping back and taking some deep breaths of fresh air. Stays here are on simple pitches woven through the treelines, among the ferns or out in slightly more open spots – take your pick depending on which one catches your eye. Whichever you pick, you should be treated to soothing views of green space, sounds of woodland and the chance to spot the New Forest’s famed wild ponies wandering freely. (Please note the natural terrain means that rock pegs are a good idea for successful tent pitching.) The friendly atmosphere at Hollands Wood lends itself well to many hours of chilling out in the woods – but the location’s also an excellent one for those who’d like to take off and explore more widely. From here you’ll have access to 143 miles of waymarked trails for walks or bike rides through the surrounding woodlands, or you could walk to Brockenhurst (home of several lovely places to eat and drink) in about half an hour. This is a place where guests are encouraged to embrace the natural setting in all its glory, but there are a few facilities provided to make life a little more comfortable – these include toilets, showers, a washing-up area and a launderette. You’ll also be asked to follow the New Forest Code to help maintain this glorious environment, and use organic toilet fluid where possible in chemical loos.

Site type

Tent sites 420
Travel trailer sites 420
RV sites 420
Rent a tent 1
Open now
Opens April 16

Tourist board rating

Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • The park does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Breed-specific legislation (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.
  • Please do not feed, pet or approach the animals in and around the campsite; they may look friendly but are unpredictable and can bite and kick. Please keep all food sealed and out of reach of the ponies. One amendment per booking is free; subsequent amendments are subject to a £10 fee.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Wed, Apr 16 to

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Reviews

9.4

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97% would recommend this site to a friend

96% would stay here again

What customers say

This New Forest campground boasts a lovely wooded setting with ample space and freedom to pick your own spot. Guests rave about the spotless facilities, super helpful staff, and the chance to spot wild ponies. It's perfect for hikes and bike rides, close to Brockenhurst. Road noise and busy periods are minor drawbacks, as are some older showers. Despite this, most campers highly recommend it and want to come back.

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The setting and waking up with the ponies outside my tent.…

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Rachel C.

Primitive grass campsite

Liked The setting and waking up with the ponies outside my tent.

Disliked Nothing

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Good site ruined by too many rules and a grumpy jobsworth

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Matthew M.

Primitive grass campsite

Liked Location great - easy access to forest direct from site, facilities good and lovely local area.

Disliked Grumpy jobsworth rule enforcer running the place, no washing lines (not even strung between tent and car), no bikes leaning on trees, etc - the list goes on. Pitch included pup tent but was told I couldn't use it cos they are for kids only, couldn't pay for another pitch even though there was loads of space next to our van (cos they need to be 6m apart) and there no designated pitches. Was told I could use it as a storage tent next to the van, but nobody could sleep in it. Daft. Site would also be a mudbath in wet weather, fortunately we've had a long dry spell.

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Lovely memories !

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Anonymous

Primitive grass campsite

Liked Location, customer service, cleanliness

Disliked Not disliked, but could do with more charging towers for those with battered old cars that rely on sat nav on the phone 😂

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Fantastic location within the new forest- lots to do - close to…

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Matthew W.

Primitive grass campsite

Liked Fantastic location within the new forest- lots to do - close to local villages to visit, east and walk around. The camp site has fantastic toilet and showering amenities which are thoroughly cleaned throughout the day. We will definitely be returning, thank you.

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Absolutely Fantastic.

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JANET Y.

Primitive grass campsite

Liked This is a very easy accessible. The staff are amazing it is a site with plenty of shade if that is what you prefer. Dog friendly with plenty of beautiful walks. A very relaxing site, but it was so nice to see families having fun. Staff always on hand and facilities are extremely clean.

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Excellent site in the middle of the forest

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Judith C.

Primitive grass campsite

Liked This is a beautiful site in the midst of the New Forest and you are literally surrounded by nature. The ponies amble past in the early morning and cows came by in the evening. It’s great to be able to choose your own pitch but despite the informality everything was very well run. Showers and toilets clean and plentiful for the large site. Great for cycling and walking or just sitting around under the trees.
We would return.

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My favourite campsite in the New Forest!

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Adrian G.

Primitive grass campsite

Liked I’ve always loved Hollands Wood. I’ve been coming here for over 30 years, and it’s still my favourite campsite. Great location (right by Brockenhurst and by a river for my children to play in), great facilities, loads of space (even when fully booked, it wasn’t a squeeze!), and very friendly staff. The new coffee/ice cream shop is a great addition!

Disliked The ground can be a bit tough to break through with normal pegs (worth buying rock breakers). Obviously this isn’t the fault of the campsite, and certainly wouldn’t put me off returning.

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Lovely relaxing campsite with great facilities. Very clean and tidy. …

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Anonymous

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Liked Lovely relaxing campsite with great facilities. Very clean and tidy. Staff were friendly and helpful

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The clear entrance and friendliness of staff The experience of camping in…

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joannaosullivan@rocketmail.com O.

Primitive grass campsite

Liked The clear entrance and friendliness of staff

The experience of camping in woods with ponies walking through

Toilets and showers were immaculate considering the foot traffic

Disliked The neighbour playing his football commentary loudly from his car took away some of the tranquility of the peace

But that’s people for you as the campsite was wonderful

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A great campsite. We would definitely stay again, we brought our campervan…

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Jacqueline R.

Primitive grass campsite

Liked A great campsite. We would definitely stay again, we brought our campervan and met up with family staying close by in a tent. It is a great place for children they loved making dens and climbing trees.

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Features

Dogs allowed

Leisure on park

Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Playground Recreation room/arcade TV room Takeout Tennis Watersports

Amenities on park

Bath available Car parking by site/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Free wifi Grocery store Ice pack freezing Internet access Laundromat Parent & baby washroom Payphone Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Restrooms Shower available Washing-up area Wifi

Groups welcome

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

Rules

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

Themes

Forest Hikers’ paradise Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities Dump station Electric car charging point(s) Propane/gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearby Public transportation nearby

Type

Very large (over 200 sites)

Accessibility

Uneven terrain; gravel or loose mud

Nearby leisure

Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horseback riding nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Motorhome service point Seasonal sites

Location

Hollands Wood Caravan and Campsite

Lyndhurst Road

Brockenhurst

Hampshire

England

SO42 7QH

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

50.82957°N
1.57124°W

Route directions

Don't use the postcode in your satnav, as this will take you to a different campsite. The site is accessed directly from the A337 – simply look out for the signposts.

Nearest transport

Coach
0.8 km Brockenhurst College
0.8 km Brockenhurst College
4.7 km Lyndhurst Park Hotel
Rail
1.4 km Brockenhurst Rail Station
5.5 km Beaulieu Road Rail Station
5.7 km Sway Rail Station
Ferry
8.6 km Lymington Pier Ferry Terminal
12.9 km Hythe (Hants) Ferry Terminal
13.7 km Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal
Airport
19.3 km Bournemouth International Airport
20 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

Nearby Brockenhurst (half an hour’s walk/five minutes’ drive) is a good place to stroll to – the village has some lovely pubs, a bike hire facility for woodland cycle trails and the perennially popular Balmerlawn picnic spot for a riverside snack. Lyndhurst (five minutes’ drive) is another nice village to visit, with the New Forest Heritage Centre and bike tours available. Spotting animals is surely part of any New Forest break, and that’s guaranteed with trips to places like the New Forest Reptile Centre (10 minutes), Longdown Activity Farm (15 minutes) and New Forest Wildlife Park (15 minutes). The natural world is a huge draw around here – but so are the shiny cars of the National Motor Museum, Beaulieu (15 minutes). Once you’ve finished there, head back to the site via Lymington (15 minutes), which has boat trips, boat hire and the chance to cool off in a seawater swimming pool.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Milford-On-Sea 12 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Christchurch Bay 12.4 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Highcliffe 13.6 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Christchurch Highcliffe Castle 14.5 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Christchurch Friar`S Cliff 15.5 km Estuary N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Exbury Gardens and Steam Railway 4.7 km

Beaulieu National Motor Museum 8.3 km

Paultons Family Theme Park 13.3 km

Southampton Maritime Museum 13.9 km

Fort Victoria Country Park 14.1 km

National Trust

Newtown Old Town Hall 17.4 km

The Needles Old Battery and New Battery 18.6 km

Mottistone Manor Garden 22.7 km

Mottisfont 23.5 km

Brighstone Shop and Museum 24.1 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

New Forest - Brockenhurst - Ober Heath - Brockenhurst 0.3 km

BROCKENHURST PARK 2.1 km

Setley - Beaulieu Heath - Setley 3.2 km

THE NEW FOREST 3.4 km

RHINEFIELD HOUSE 3.6 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 Hollands Wood Caravan and Campsite have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Hollands Wood Caravan and Campsite dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Hollands Wood Caravan and Campsite? Nearby Brockenhurst (half an hour’s walk/five minutes’ drive) is a good place to stroll to – the village has some lovely pubs, a bike hire facility for woodland cycle trails and the … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Hollands Wood Caravan and Campsite?
    RV, travel trailer and tent sites
    Arrive:  1 p.m. –  8 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
    On-park accommodation
    Arrive:  3 p.m. –  8 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Hollands Wood Caravan and Campsite? From $49.98 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.