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General
- Family-run site by the Watercress Line: see the trains from your pitch
- A minute's walk from steam engine events of Ropley station
- Spotless amenities and friendly vibe 20 minutes from Winchester
Do you have a Thomas the Tank Engine fan or mini trainspotter in the family? They might just go up in a puff of excited smoke at Hampshire’s Watercress Lodges Campsite, so close to the historic Watercress Line that you’ll be able to see the trains’ steam from your tent pitch. Engine-ious.
No need to be out of puff when tracking other activities in the area either, as the line’s Ropley station and its railway bridge are both a minute or two’s walk from the site, and it has regular events for all ages including Thomas the Tank Engine and Wallace and Gromit days, dining evenings, real ale trains and Santa bookings. Just the ticket then for a well-conducted family hol…
The site is on land the Graham family has farmed for four generations and opened as a campsite in 2014, pulling out all the stops to make this a friendly site with a family vibe. Facilities including the new shower and toilet block are spotlessly kept by Jo and her team, who are on hand if guests have any problems or questions (and to pass out 2-for-1 vouchers for the Watercress Line).
Off site, once kids have let off steam at the railway, the small town of New Alresford is three miles away for supplies, shops and pubs, and the city of Winchester within a 20-minute drive.
Site type
Languages spoken
✓ English
Please note
Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
At least one of the party members must be aged 18 or over.
No cars/motorbikes by the pitch/unit. All cars must be parked in the designated area.
No naked flames are allowed inside the hired accommodation units.
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.
Guests are advised to bring a good quality torch with them as parts of the site are unlit.
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Max. persons: 8 x
One Tent allowed per pitch
Pitch size : Avg 6.0m width x 4.0m depth (19.7ft width x 13.1ft depth) Calculated area: 24.0m² (258.3ft²)
Ground type: Grass
Car
Max. persons: 6 x
Dimensions: 5.0m width x 5.0m length (16.4ft width x 16.4ft length) Calculated area: 25.0m² (269.1ft²)
Max. persons: 4 x
Dimensions: 4.0m width x 5.4m length (13.1ft width x 17.7ft length) Calculated area: 21.6m² (232.5ft²)
Reviews
Excellent site with clean facilities
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Amazing campsite practically on Ropley Station Platform 😀
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Neat and tidy, quiet campsite good amenities.
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No staff to meet us but had a call earlier in the day
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Quiet campsite
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Very nice site but rain and mud bath spoiled it.
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Features
Coronavirus
Capacity reduced to increase social distancing
Check-in: contactless (in person)
Check-in: self check-in (unattended)
Deep cleaning of accommodation units between guests
Disinfectant sprays and wipes provided
Hand sanitising stations
More frequent emptying of bins
Shared spaces: daily deep cleaning
We're Good To Go (VisitBritain accreditation)
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
Disabled facilities
Dog park
Drying room
Food shop
Free wifi
Ice pack freezing
Internet access
Launderette
Parent & baby washroom
Pick-up from public transport
Portaloo
Pub toilets
Public telephone
Shower available
Toilet block
Washing-up area
Wifi
Groups welcome
D. of E. 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
No dogs allowed
Themes
Budget/backpacker
Peaceful
Spectacular scenery
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
Nearby farmers' market
Public transport nearby
Type
Medium (26-50 pitches)
Nearby leisure
Fishing nearby
Golf nearby
Indoor pool nearby
Leisure/theme park nearby
Restaurant nearby
Location
Nearest transport
- Coach stations
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Broadway Guildhall
— 9.3 miles
Dragon Street — 9.3 miles
Dragon Street — 9.3 miles
- Train stations
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Alton Rail Station
— 7.3 miles
Petersfield Rail Station — 9.0 miles
Micheldever Rail Station — 9.5 miles
- Ferry ports
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Hamble-le-Rice Ferry Landing
— 18.4 miles
Warsash Ferry Landing — 18.5 miles
Southampton Vehicle Ferry Terminal — 18.9 miles
- Airports
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Southampton Airport
— 14.8 miles
You can also arrive in style on a steam train which links to rail mainline services at Alton. Steam rail services do not run every day: please check train times.
Local attractions
Puff along on the Watercress Line or walk along the River Itchen to sightsee at Georgian New Alresford, or go in the other direction along the 10-mile route to its other terminus Alton, home of historic buildings, art gallery and the Curtis Museum.
The ancient market town of Petersfield is about five miles to the east of Watercress: head here for markets, museums and scenic walks/pedals into the South Downs (Petersfield is in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and is in the South Downs National Park and on the South Downs Way).
Winchester and its museum and castle is about 10 miles away: if the kids aren’t suitably awed by the 900-year-old cathedral (tsk), take them to Marwell Wildlife at Owslebury near the city to marvel at the 1,200 or so-strong menagerie of animals from all over the world, or to the simply super INTECH Science Centre and Planetarium on Winchester’s Morn Hill.
Must see
- Mid-Hants Railway 'Watercress Line' (2.7 miles)
- Jane Austen's House (5.7 miles)
- INTECH Science Centre & Planetarium (7.4 miles)
National Trust
- Hinton Ampner (3.9 miles)
- Winchester City Mill (9.2 miles)
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Policies
Permitted arrival/departure time
| Camping and touring | ||
|---|---|---|
| Arrive: | 12 p.m. – | 6 p.m. |
| Depart by: | 12 p.m. | |
| On-site accommodation | ||
| Arrive: | 3 p.m. – | 7 p.m. |
| Depart by: | 10 a.m. | |
Watercress Lodges Campsite cancellation policy
No refunds within 30 days of arrival date.
No refunds/discounts for inclement weather, late arrivals or early departures.
If you need to cancel or amend your booking, please give as much notice as possible so that someone else has the chance to book. You may wish to buy holiday insurance for cancellations and for your property/injury whilst away.
Please note that your deposit is paid to Pitchup.com and is non-refundable.
Payment
A 15% non-refundable deposit is payable now. Watercress Lodges Campsite will debit the balance from your card 12 weeks before arrival, or if the arrival date is sooner than 12 weeks then the balance will be taken immediately.
For parties over the age of 18 and below the age of 25 years a no-nuisance deposit of £50 per person may be taken on arrival. This will not be refunded on departure if any damage is caused, alcohol is brought on site or if any complaints are made against you and/or your behaviour.
You can also opt to pay the full amount at the time of your booking, or at any point before the due date.
Payment methods accepted on the park
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Terms and conditions
Site booking terms and conditions- Does Watercress Lodges Campsite have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Watercress Lodges Campsite dog friendly? No View all features
- What attractions are near Watercress Lodges Campsite? Puff along on the Watercress Line or walk along the River Itchen to sightsee at Georgian New Alresford, or go in the other direction along the 10-mile route to its other terminus … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Watercress Lodges Campsite?
Read moreCamping and touring Arrive: 12 p.m. – 6 p.m. Depart by: 12 p.m. On-site accommodation Arrive: 3 p.m. – 7 p.m. Depart by: 10 a.m. - How much does it cost to stay at Watercress Lodges Campsite? From £25 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party. Check prices and availability
