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General
- Peaceful off-grid Hampshire site with South Downs views
- Marwell Zoo 15 minutes' walk away; 15 minutes' drive to Winchester
- Volunteer-run site with a charitable mission and well-preserved nature
Guests from all over the UK, Europe and the US have been to stay at Morelands Copse Camping – with many leaving rave reviews calling the place ‘magical’ or ‘pure heaven’. Several have even ended up staying for longer than they planned, or quickly returning…
So what is it about this place that inspires such enthusiasm? Well, the location’s a pretty good start – it has four acres of secluded and private Hampshire countryside to its name, with views over Hensting Valley and the South Downs National Park.
There’s a real emphasis on preserving natural habitats here – the grounds are made up of wildflower meadows and ancient woodlands, and the owners have planted nearly a kilometre of native hedgerow to create new wildlife habitats too. All of this provides an ever-changing backdrop of colour throughout the season, but one constant is the lack of light pollution that allows for some stunning stargazing on clear nights.
The site is off grid and low impact, but it does have some essential facilities including portaloos and a rather fun Wrigley tin shower with a bucket on a pulley for that real wild camping vibe. There’s also an honesty shop for wood, gas and a few other bits and bobs – other supplies can be picked up in either Eastleigh or Winchester, both of which are about 15 minutes’ drive away.
Alternatively, you might like to take a walk to one of the local pubs for a meal and a couple of drinks – there are two lovely options within 20 minutes’ stroll.
The cherry on top of all this? This site is run entirely by volunteers, with profits benefitting a charity for diabetic children in crisis – so you can be doing good while having a good time…
Site type
Languages spoken
✓ English
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) and/or any of the following: Staffordshire bull terrier, American Staffordshire terrier, Rottweiler, any Mastiff or Tosa.
Facilities/activities including Willow weaving are subject to extra charges payable on arrival.
No cars/motorbikes by the pitch/unit. All cars must be parked in the designated area.
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Max. persons: 4 x
Pitch size : Max 4.6m width x 7.6m depth (15.0ft width x 25.0ft depth) Calculated area: 34.8m² (375.0ft²)
Ground type: Grass
Bring a gazebo
Max. persons: 10 x
Pitch size : Max 30.5m width x 30.5m depth (100.0ft width x 100.0ft depth) Calculated area: 929.0m² (10000.0ft²)
Ground type: Grass
Max. persons: 2 x
Pitch size : Max 3.7m width x 5.5m depth (12.0ft width x 18.0ft depth) Calculated area: 20.1m² (216.0ft²)
Ground type: Grass
Max. persons: 2 x
Pitch size : Max 22.9m width x 2.4m depth (75.0ft width x 8.0ft depth) Calculated area: 55.7m² (600.0ft²)
Ground type: Grass
Max. persons: 2 x
Dimensions: 3.0m width x 2.1m length (10.0ft width x 7.0ft length) Calculated area: 6.5m² (70.0ft²)
Max. persons: 2 x
Dimensions: 3.4m width x 2.1m length (11.0ft width x 7.0ft length) Calculated area: 7.2m² (77.0ft²)
Max. persons: 2 x
Dimensions: 3.7m width x 2.4m length (12.0ft width x 8.0ft length) Calculated area: 8.9m² (96.0ft²)
Reviews
Good experience, but very muddy in winter
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Clean toilet, friendly staff, wild camp feel in the woods.
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Features
Coronavirus
Activities/entertainment run in smaller groups
Check-in: contactless (in person)
Check-in: self check-in (unattended)
Deep cleaning of accommodation units between guests
Masks/gloves available
Shared spaces: daily deep cleaning
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
Family friendly
Motorcycle friendly
Single-sex groups welcome
Student groups welcome
Rules
Barbecue provided
Barbecues allowed
Campfires allowed
Commercial vehicles allowed
Dogs allowed
Dogs allowed all year
Camping 2.0
Shepherd's huts
Themes
Forest
Peaceful
Remote location
Spectacular scenery
Walkers' paradise
Wild camping
Wildlife haven
Utilities
Charging facilities
Chemical disposal
Electric car charging point(s)
Gas cylinders available
No hot water
Recycling available
Renewable energy
Nearby amenities
Bar nearby
Dog walk nearby
Public transport nearby
Shop nearby
Type
Farm
Small (11-25 pitches)
Nearby leisure
Golf nearby
Horse riding nearby
Indoor pool nearby
Restaurant nearby
Sailing nearby
Location
Nearest transport
- Coach stations
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Broadway Guildhall
— 4.7 miles
Southampton Uni Interchange — 6.0 miles
Southampton Uni Interchange — 6.0 miles
- Train stations
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Shawford Rail Station
— 2.4 miles
Eastleigh Rail Station — 3.0 miles
Chandlers Ford Rail Station — 4.0 miles
- Ferry ports
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Southampton Vehicle Ferry Terminal
— 8.4 miles
Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal — 8.4 miles
Hamble-le-Rice Ferry Landing — 9.4 miles
- Airports
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Southampton Airport
— 4.2 miles
Bournemouth International Airport — 27.9 miles
Local attractions
There’s a lot of fun to be had simply knocking about on site – the site is fenced so kids can play and dogs can sniff about safely. That said, this is also a great area for outings, and one of the best is very close by: the excellent Marwell Zoo, which you can reach with a 15-minute walk or five-minute drive for a day among the giraffes, tigers and hippos.
This location on the edge of the South Downs National Park also clearly lends itself to walks, bike rides and other outdoor activities – and there’s more of all that in the nearby New Forest National Park (20 minutes’ drive) too.
For a complete change of scenery, you might instead fancy city strolls in either historic Winchester (15 minutes) or down in Southampton (25 minutes), where both Solent Sky and SeaCity Museum are handy rainy-day options.
Must see
- INTECH Science Centre & Planetarium (4.7 miles)
- Winchester Cathedral (4.8 miles)
- Southampton Maritime Museum (8.3 miles)
National Trust
- Winchester City Mill (4.7 miles)
- Hinton Ampner (7.1 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. – | Anytime |
| Depart by: | 12 p.m. | |
| On-site accommodation | ||
| Arrive: | 3 p.m. – | Anytime |
| Depart by: | 12 p.m. | |
Morelands Copse Camping cancellation policy
No refunds within 1 day of arrival date.
Bookings cannot be amended within 1 day(s) of arrival.
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. Morelands Copse Camping will debit the balance from your card 1 week before arrival, or if the arrival date is sooner than 1 week then the balance will be taken immediately.
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
Bank transferCash
Terms and conditions
Site booking terms and conditions- Does Morelands Copse Camping have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Morelands Copse Camping dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near Morelands Copse Camping? There’s a lot of fun to be had simply knocking about on site – the site is fenced so kids can play and dogs can sniff about safely. That said, this is … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Morelands Copse Camping?
Read moreCamping and touring Arrive: 12 p.m. – Anytime Depart by: 12 p.m. On-site accommodation Arrive: 3 p.m. – Anytime Depart by: 12 p.m. - How much does it cost to stay at Morelands Copse Camping? From £25 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party. Check prices and availability
