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Marwell Resort

From £27.50 For 1 night, 2 adults Last booked 16 hours ago 8.8 973 reviews

Aerial view of the freshwater carp lake (added by manager 27 Jul 2020)

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The site and surrounding area from above. (added by peter_b274924 22 oct 2023)

Sunset at the lake (added by manager 07 jul 2022)

Lake area (added by visitor 16 aug 2021)

Lakeside site on the edge of the South Downs National Park
A 15-minute drive from central Winchester; 1.5 miles from Marwell Zoo
Fishing, archery, quad biking and other adventure sports

Zebras, tigers and bokibokies await in these handsome Hampshire surrounds – taking the kids to see Marwell Zoo's multitude of beasts is likely to make for some very happy hols indeed. Marwell Resort is within walking distance of this much-loved menagerie and is home to plenty of adventurous action in its own right – head here if you like the sound of oodles of outdoor activities in a pretty lakeside setting. The team at Marwell Resort have been instructing for more than 25 years, so they're well qualified to help you try out sports like archery, quad biking and clay pigeon shooting. Please note that many of these activities have a minimum age restriction applied- please check directly with the site. The site lake has a total of nine swims available for anglers (mega-sized carp can be found in its waters, including whoppers weighing up to 45 pounds). Surrounded as it is by trees, it also looks pretty fine (especially at sundown) and is a popular spot with local wildlife. Marwell Resort has strong all-round facilities, including toilets, showers and wifi. There's also an on-site bistro restaurant that serves up nourishing meals seven days a week. You can set up a barbecue and cook your own grub, too (stock up on fresh meat and veg 15 minutes' drive away at Westlands Farm Shop).

Site type

Open all year

Please note

Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
The site does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dogs Act (i.e. Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro).
No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
Facilities/activities including fishing, archery, junior quad biking, clay pigeon shooting, treetop adventure are subject to extra charges payable on arrival.
The restaurant is open between 02/01 and 31/12.
Commercial vehicles (vehicles used for work-related purposes, carrying goods or fare-paying passengers) and sign-written vehicles are not permitted on site.
Reception is unmanned after 6 p.m.. Please inform the site while on your way there should you expect to arrive after this time, so that the team can provide information about your unit/pitch.
The bar is open between 02/01 and 31/12.
Guests are advised to bring a good quality torch with them as parts of the site are unlit.
Swimming in the lake is not allowed.
If reception is closed on arrival: please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.
Fires, barbecues and/or firepits will not be permitted in dry, windy and/or hot weather conditions.

Please note that the restaurant opening times vary, depending on guest occupancy numbers at the time of stay. Please note these are the age requirements for the activities: minimum age 3 years old: adventure golf minimum age 8 years old: archery, junior quad biking, treetop adventure, air rifles maximum age 10 years old: indoor soft play minimum age 16 years old: clay pigeon shooting The bar and grill will be closed on 07 October from 5pm due to a private event.

Languages spoken

Dutch

English

French

German

Spanish

Pitch types & availability

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Only showing reviews for the last 30 months.

Spacious, clean and tidy facilities, great friendly staff.…

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	10

Anonymous May 2024

Electric gravel touring pitch

Liked: Spacious, clean and tidy facilities, great friendly staff.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great site - will be going back.

Overall	8/10
Location	6
Value for money	8
Accommodation	8
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	8
Wifi	No rating

Adam L. May 2024

Electric grass pitch

Liked: Facilities were great. Pooche loved the pond! Nice to have a bar and cafe onsite. Pitches decent size and well kept. Once you negotiate the roads there's a good selection of local pubs to visit. Particularly liked The Fishers Pond - great setting.

Disliked: 10am checkout! Lack of access to footpaths; have to walk roads for a fair distance to reach any footpaths. Returning from south of the Winchester road involves a long detour or hairy hike along a stretch of fast, busy road with no footpath.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Lovely stay

Overall	8/10
Location	8
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	No rating
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	10

Lara B. May 2024

Non-electric grass pitch

Liked: Well maintained site, lovely clean facilities and absolutely loved the little pizza, tapas bar

Disliked: Lots of traffic due to additional activities opened to everyone.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Very welcoming, friendly staff. Clean throughout. Great facilities.

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	8

Charlie L. May 2024

Electric grass pitch

Liked: It was all fantastic! Very friendly staff right from when we arrived, through to the soft play/restaurant/barm, everyone was very welcoming and helpful. The facilities were really good and clean throughout. Loads to do. We enjoyed it so much we've already booked to come back in 3 weeks time. Such a brilliant first caravanning experience for us, our boys had the best time and made plenty of friends to kick a ball around with!

Recommend to friends Visit again

Excellent site will return with family and friends

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	8
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	10

Anonymous May 2024

Electric grass pitch

Liked: The site was lovely Bar and food were very good Shower/bathroom facilities very clean

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great all round site!

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	8
Accommodation	8
Facilities / Activities	8
Customer service	8
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	10

Steffanie I. May 2024

Electric grass pitch

Liked: Always a great stay for us! Orignal pitches were a little bogged due to the recent weather, but the site had moved our pitch forward a little so it didn't affect our stay. The guys on the quads are always friendly. Toilets & showers great overall. Perfect location & vibe. Would return 👍

Disliked: Lack of hot water, & toilets didnt flush properly for a period of time. Cant be helped sometimes, so this isnt a complaint & wouldnt stop us returning..just to make others aware.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Excellent facilities, amazing staff. Cleanliness of site exceptional.

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	No rating

Anonymous May 2024

Electric grass pitch

Liked: Facilities on site.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Excellent site excellent clean facilities excellent staff

Overall	8/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	6

stephen h. May 2024

Electric grass pitch

Liked: Friendliness of camp site staff from reception to ground to bar/restaurant staff . Facilities lovely very clean all day long

Disliked: Nothing but maybe think about putting gravel on drive way to pitches and through to toilet block as these areas became very waterlogged and cars spinning . Also hair driers in ladies . But this did not stop us from enjoying ourselves

Recommend to friends Visit again

Would not return as there was little care for dog rules.

Overall	6/10
Location	10
Value for money	4
Accommodation	No rating
Facilities / Activities	8
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	6
Cleanliness	8
Wifi	No rating

Anonymous May 2024

Electric grass pitch

Liked: Staff were excellent!

Disliked: Dogs running and toileting between pitches took edge of an otherwise good site.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great site with great opportunities.

Overall	8/10
Location	10
Value for money	8
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	8
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	10

Lisa H. May 2024

Non-electric grass pitch

Liked: Lots of various activities - archery, quad biking, climbing obstacles through woodland, park, adventure golf, flat pitch, easy access to facilities, good food, soft play.

Disliked: Toilets kept having issues with water

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

Soft play area

TV room

Take away

Tennis

Watersports

Amenities on site

Bath available

Car parking by pitch/unit

Composting toilet

Disabled facilities

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

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

Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities

Chemical disposal

Communal freezer

Electric car charging point(s)

Gas cylinders available

Recycling available

Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby

Dog walk nearby

Shop nearby

Type

Large (51-200 pitches)

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby

Climbing nearby

Cycling nearby

Fishing nearby

Golf nearby

Horse riding nearby

Indoor pool nearby

Leisure/theme park nearby

Restaurant nearby

Tennis nearby

Watersports nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Seasonal pitches

Location

Marwell Resort

Hurst Lane

Owslebury

Hampshire

England

SO21 1EZ

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

50.98572°N
-1.27669°W

Nearest transport

Coach

8.7 km Broadway Guildhall

10.1 km Southampton Uni Interchange

Rail

5.4 km Shawford Rail Station

5.5 km Eastleigh Rail Station

6.1 km Hedge End Rail Station

Ferry

13.5 km Southampton Vehicle Ferry Terminal

13.6 km Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal

14.4 km Hamble-le-Rice Ferry Landing

Airport

7.1 km Southampton Airport

45.4 km Bournemouth International 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

Marwell Zoo (five minutes' drive) has over 140 different species to admire – you can also leave the car back at base and stroll over (about 20 minutes) for a pedestrian safari. Paultons Park (25 minutes' drive) is another perennial fave for family-oriented days out – here you can meet Peppa Pig, crash down log flumes or opt for wanders through a dinosaur-filled forest. The South Downs National Park has some truly splendid hiking trails, including the 100-mile-long South Downs Way (the trail starts 15 minutes down the road in Winchester). Mountain bikers also have plenty to choose from around these parts – an exhilarating bike track through the woods is on hand in the nearby village of Bishopstoke (10 minutes). The gorgeous New Forest National Park (25 minutes) is also within easy reach, and one of the best ways to get around is by open-top tour bus. There are three routes to choose from – it all comes down to whether you prefer vistas of heather-covered heathland or coastal explores. Speaking of the sea, beaches like Lepe and Highcliffe Castle (both 40 minutes) are very much worth the journey (make sure to pack jelly shoes and a towel if at all tempted).

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name	Distance	Type	2020	2019	2018	2017
Hillhead	19.5 km	Sea	N/A	Good	Good	Good
Calshot	19.8 km	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Lee-On-Solent	21.2 km	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Lepe	23.1 km	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Cowes	24.3 km	Sea	N/A	Good	Good	Excellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

INTECH Science Centre & Planetarium 8.3 km

Winchester Cathedral 8.8 km

Southampton Maritime Museum 13.4 km

Mid-Hants Railway 'Watercress Line' 13.9 km

Mottisfont Abbey Garden, House and Estate 19.3 km

National Trust

Winchester City Mill 8.6 km

Hinton Ampner 10.8 km

Mottisfont 19.3 km

Uppark House and Garden 27.2 km

Newtown Old Town Hall 31.5 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

Upham - Woodcote - Green Hill - Upham 3 km

Upham - Street End 3 km

Shawford - Highbridge - Marwell - Shawford 5.4 km

CRANBURY PARK 6.5 km

COMPTON END 6.6 km

Local events

Wickham Festival (Thursday 1 August 2024 – Thursday 1 August 2024)
Fareham, England 11.1 km
CarFest (Friday 23 August 2024 – Friday 23 August 2024)
Basingstoke, England 25.9 km
New Forest and Hampshire County Show (Tuesday 30 July 2024 – Tuesday 30 July 2024)
Brockenhurst, England 26.9 km
Isle of Wight Festival (Thursday 20 June 2024 – Thursday 20 June 2024)
Newport, England 31.4 km
Isle of Wight Walking Festival (Saturday 11 May 2024 – Saturday 11 May 2024)
Newport, England 31.7 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.

Policies

Booking terms and conditions

Admission

Admission is only permitted after registering at reception.

Safety

Barbecues are permitted but must be raised off the ground and attended by an adult at all times.

Changes to your holiday

Bookings cannot be amended within 7 day(s) of arrival.

Vehicles

Commercial vehicles (vehicles used for work-related purposes, carrying goods or fare-paying passengers) and sign-written vehicles are not permitted on site.

Dogs

Dogs must be kept on leads and supervised at all times.

Extras

Facilities/activities including fishing, archery, junior quad biking, clay pigeon shooting, treetop adventure are subject to extra charges payable on arrival.

Safety

Firearms are not permitted.
Fires, barbecues and/or firepits will not be permitted in dry, windy and/or hot weather conditions.
Guests are advised to bring a good quality torch with them as parts of the site are unlit.

Reception

If reception is closed on arrival: please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.

General

In the event of a complaint, please speak to reception immediately. Complaints which are not brought to the management's attention during your stay cannot be dealt with once you have left the site.

Arrivals and departures

Late arrivals must notify the park as soon as possible. Your booking will be held for 24 hours. After this period the management reserves the right to relet your unit.

Occupancy

No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.

Arrivals and departures

No refunds/discounts for inclement weather, late arrivals or early departures.

Vehicles

Only one car is to be parked by the pitch. Extra vehicles must be parked in the designated area.

Safety

Open fires are prohibited.
Please do not touch or feed the animals.

Pitches

Please note, pup tents are to be used for storage purposes only. Guests may not use them for sleeping.

General

Public areas are non-smoking.
Quiet hours must be respected between 10:30 p.m. and 7:30 a.m..
Radio, music and TV players must be kept at a low volume. Car doors and boots must be closed quietly.

Reception

Reception is unmanned after 6 p.m.. Please inform the site while on your way there should you expect to arrive after this time, so that the team can provide information about your unit/pitch.

Safety

Swimming in the lake is not allowed.

General

The bar is open between 02/01 and 31/12.
The fishing lakes are stocked with carp.
The management reserves the right to deny access or terminate the stay of those guests whose behaviour is deemed unsuitable. No refunds will be offered.
The restaurant is open between 02/01 and 31/12.

Dogs

The site does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dogs Act (i.e. Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro).

Admission

Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.

Pitches

Units should not be left unoccupied unless previously agreed with the management. Please speak to reception when the need arises, a fee may be charged for unsupervised units.

Arrivals and departures

Units will be allocated on arrival.

General

You'll need an Environment Agency rod licence (you'll need to apply for this beforehand).

Pitches

You must follow the management directives when pitching your tent/unit and related equipment.

Additional terms

Please note that the restaurant opening times vary, depending on guest occupancy numbers at the time of stay.

Please note these are the age requirements for the activities:
minimum age 3 years old: adventure golf
minimum age 8 years old: archery, junior quad biking, treetop adventure, air rifles
maximum age 10 years old: indoor soft play
minimum age 16 years old: clay pigeon shooting

The bar and grill will be closed on 07 October from 5pm due to a private event.

Payment terms

Nearest sites

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Does Marwell Resort have a swimming pool? No View all features
Is Marwell Resort dog friendly? Yes View all features
What attractions are near Marwell Resort? Marwell Zoo (five minutes' drive) has over 140 different species to admire – you can also leave the car back at base and stroll over (about 20 minutes) for a pedestrian safari. … Read more