Ashford Farm
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- Quiet bell tent on a working livestock farm below the Ashford Hangers
- In the South Downs National Park, half an hour’s drive from the coast
- Firepit (initial wood provided); sausages, bacon and eggs available
Longing to relax with some rural scenery? At the foot of the Ashford Hangers National Nature Reserve in the South Downs National Park, the bell tent at Ashford Farm has a rather generous helping – and yet, Portsmouth (on the coast) and cities such as Chichester and Winchester are around half an hour’s drive away too.
Map out your way to the prime local vistas… first, the nature reserve is 45 minutes’ walk away for walks up in the woods and views from Poet’s Stone (commemorating the war poet Edward Thomas). Then, the 50-mile Shipwrights Way (half an hour’s walk) leads the way to many more countryside views.
As part of a working livestock farm, among your neighbours (depending on the time of year) are cattle, sheep, pigs, free-range turkeys, geese, ducks and chickens. With woodlands to the north and west, and the farm down below, the bell tent is a scenic spot to settle down for a while.
Your bell tent handily has its very own firepit; an initial supply of logs is provided, and more logs are for sale should you need extra. It's also possible to get your mitts on frozen sausages, bacon and fresh eggs from the farm. The bell tent has access to an amenities block with a toilet and shower, which is shared with a long-term resident on the farm, and there's also a washing-up area, a microwave and a kettle in the farmyard (hot brew, please).
On the outskirts of Steep village and five minutes’ drive away from Petersfield, a market town, the bell tent is handily within easy reach of tasty local food. It can be tracked down at the two pubs in Steep (half an hour’s walk) or at another two pubs within walking distance. Supermarkets and other eateries are in Petersfield, 10 minutes’ drive away.
Campground type
1 Open now
Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.- Single-sex bookings of 4 or more people (couples and immediate family members excepted) are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
- No bachelor/bachelorette parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
- Reception is unmanned after 7 p.m.. Please inform the park while on your way there should you expect to arrive after this time so that the team can provide information about your unit/site.
- At least one of the party members must be aged 21 or over.
- If making a fire, the fuel, logs and coal have to be purchased on site.
- Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.
Languages spoken
English
Open from Fri, Jul 4 to
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Features
No dogs allowed
Pop-up campground
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 WatersportsAmenities on park
Bath available Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Free wifi Grocery store Ice pack freezing Internet access Laundromat Local produce Parent & baby washroom Payphone Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Restrooms Shower available Washing-up area WifiGroups welcome
Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Barbecue grills allowed Barbecue provided Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed No dogs allowedThemes
Hikers’ paradiseUtilities
Charging facilities Dump station Electric car charging point(s) Propane/gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Dog walk nearbyType
Farm Pop-up campground Tiny (1-10 sites)Nearby leisure
Cycle hire nearbyLocation
Ashford Farm
Ashford Lane
Steep
Petersfield
Hampshire
England
GU32 1AA
Directions Timezone
Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)
GPS
51.03437°N
0.94142°W
Route directions
The turning for the site is beside a stone and glass cottage named Poet’s Cottage. Follow the track to the farm entrance, second on the right.
Nearest transport
Bus2.2 mi Dragon Street
2.2 mi Dragon Street
8.7 mi Precinct
Rail1.9 mi Petersfield Rail Station
2.2 mi Liss Rail Station
6.7 mi Liphook Rail Station
Ferry15.7 mi Bosham Hoe Ferry Landing
16 mi West Itchenor Ferry Landing
16.7 mi Portsmouth Continental Ferry Terminal
Airport19.2 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
Attractions and activities nearby include:
- Electric bike hire in Steep: five minutes’ drive
- Queen Elizabeth Country Park (adventure and assault course, cycling and mountain biking): 15 minutes
- Uppark House and Garden (National Trust site): 20 minutes
- Hayling Island (beach town with fishing trips and seaside railway): 25 minutes
- Hinton Ampner (National Trust country house): 25 minutes
- Portsmouth (Spinnaker Tower, the historic dockyard, The Mary Rose and HMS Victory): half an hour
- Gunwharf Quays (shopping and eating out): half an hour
- Southsea beach (miniature golf course and swimming): 35 minutes
- Petworth House (deer park and walks): 35 minutes
- West Wittering beach (surfing, windsurfing and kitesurfing): 50 minutes
- Paultons Park Home of Peppa Pig World (family-friendly theme park): 50 minutes
- Mottisfont (National Trust priory, garden and country estate): 55 minutes
Water quality at nearby bathing waters
| Name | Distance | Type | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beachlands Central | 17.5 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Beachlands West | 17.5 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Eastoke | 17.6 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Eastney | 17.8 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| West Wittering | 17.9 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Must see
Uppark House and Garden 6.1 mi
Jane Austen's House 7.2 mi
Mid-Hants Railway 'Watercress Line' 10.3 mi
Birdworld 11.1 mi
West Dean Gardens 11.5 mi
National Trust
Uppark House and Garden 6 mi
Hinton Ampner 9.1 mi
Hindhead Commons and The Devil's Punch Bowl Caf� 10.6 mi
Petworth House and Park 14.7 mi
Oakhurst Cottage 15.3 mi
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
Steep 1.1 mi
Hawkley Hangers 1.5 mi
Hawkley - Pub With No Name - Hawkley 1.5 mi
Hawkley - Wheatham Hill - Oakshott - Hawkley 1.6 mi
Stroud - Langrish - Weston - Stroud 2.3 mi
Local events
- Farnborough International Airshow (Monday, July 20, 2026 – Monday, July 20, 2026)
Farnborough, England 18.1 mi
- CarFest (Friday, August 22, 2025 – Friday, August 22, 2025)
Basingstoke, England 18.7 mi
- Arundel Festival (Saturday, August 16, 2025 – Saturday, August 16, 2025)
Arundel, England 20.9 mi
- Reading Festival (Thursday, August 21, 2025 – Thursday, August 21, 2025)
Reading, England 29.7 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.
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- Does Ashford Farm have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Ashford Farm dog friendly? No View all features
- What attractions are near Ashford Farm? Attractions and activities nearby include: - Electric bike hire in Steep: five minutes’ drive - Queen Elizabeth Country Park (adventure and assault course, cycling and mountain biking): 15 minutes - Uppark House … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Ashford Farm?
Read moreOn-park accommodation Arrive: 3 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. Depart by: 10:30 a.m. - How much does it cost to stay at Ashford Farm? From $203.36 (for 2 nights, 4 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.