Croft Cottage Camping
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- Small, leafy and family-centric pop-up in the New Forest National Park
- Go Ape Moors Valley 20 minutes’ drive; Bournemouth beach half an hour
- Kids’ play area; pub 10 minutes’ walk and farm shop 10 minutes’ drive
Set in the New Forest National Park at Godshill in Hampshire, Croft Cottage Camping is a pop-up site that opens for 28 days every year. On arrival, you’ll receive an enthusiastic welcome from the owners Helen and Bill, who live in the 16th-century thatched cottage overlooking the field.
Everything has been well thought out. With a handful of pitches (electric hook-ups are available if needed) surrounded by mature trees, it never feels hemmed in, and you have green space in the middle of the field for volleyball games (it’s a bit of an evening tradition) and general family larking about. There’s enough to keep the kids entertained on site too, with the table-tennis matches, inquisitive alpacas to feed and eggs to be collected from the free-range chicks.
The list of facilities may be short, but everything is well-maintained: two shower and loo blocks, a washing-up area, waste-disposal amenities and EV charging points. A welcoming pub for pints and meals is 10 minutes’ walk down the road, and there’s an essentials store at the neighbouring holiday park (five minutes’ stroll). For bigger stock ups, Fordingbridge (five minutes’ drive) has a supermarket; there’s also a farm shop 10 minutes away by car.
Site type
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2Opens 25 July 2026
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. XL Bully, Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro).
- Group bookings of 4 or more units (e.g. tent, touring caravan, motorhome or accommodation hire) travelling together are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
- Group bookings of 4 or more adults are not permitted (couples and immediate family members excepted).
- No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
- The site caters for families (immediate members) and couples only - bookings from all other forms of groups are not accepted.
- At least one of the party members must be aged 21 or over.
- A cable measuring at least 20 metres is needed for the electric hook-ups.
- Units longer than 5.6 metres are not allowed.
- Please note that the shower facilities are unisex.
Languages spoken
English
Open from Sat, 25 Jul to
Pitch types & availability
OfferElectric optional grass tent or motorhome pitch
6 people maximum Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Max 12m width × 7m depth (84m²)
Arrival daysFrom £64
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OfferElectric optional grass tent or motorhome pitch (no pets)
6 people maximum 
No dogs allowed Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Max 12m width × 7m depth (84m²)
Arrival daysFrom £64
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Pop-up campsite
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 TV room Take away Tennis WatersportsAmenities on site
Bath available Composting toilet 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 WifiGroups welcome
Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all yearThemes
Forest Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradiseUtilities
Charging facilities Chemical disposal Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Shop nearbyType
Pop-up campsite Small (11-25 pitches)Accessibility
Accessible parking at pitch Level site, no steep slopesNearby leisure
Canoeing/kayaking nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horse riding nearby Leisure/theme park nearby Outdoor pool nearby Restaurant nearby Watersports nearbyLocation
Croft Cottage Camping
Croft Cottage
Godshill
Fordingbridge
Hampshire
England
SP6 2LE
Directions Timezone
Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)
GPS
50.9305°N
1.7581°W
Route directions
Leave the M27 at Junction 1, at the roundabout follow the B3078 for Fordingbridge. At Godshill, stay on the B3078. Croft Cottage is 600 metres past the Fighting Cocks pub on the right-hand side of the road.
Nearest transport
Coach5.9 mi Meeting House Lane
7.9 mi Red Rover
8 mi Canada Corner
Rail9.4 mi Dean Rail Station
9.9 mi Salisbury Rail Station
10.5 mi Ashurst New Forest Rail Station
Ferry13.9 mi Christchurch Quay Ferry Landing
13.9 mi Tuckton Tea Gardens Ferry Landing
14 mi Wick Christchurch Ferry Landing
Airport11.1 mi Bournemouth International Airport
17.4 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
Fordingbridge Visitor Centre (five minutes’ drive) is a mine of information, so make that your first stop if you want to get out and about in the New Forest National Park, where walking and cycling paths wend their way through woodland and rugged heathland. Remember to look out for wild New Forest ponies on your adventures – if you’d like to give riding a go yourself, there are stables five minutes’ drive away.
Kids are well-catered for too; you can keep them busy on the floating climbing courses at New Forest Water Park (five minutes), or make a beeline for Bournemouth beach (half an hour) to ride the helterskelter on the pier or paddle in the sea. Animal-mad families can spend the day watching flight displays at Liberty’s Owl, Raptor and Reptile Centre, or feed the handsome Shire horses at Dorset Heavy Horse Farm Park (both 15 minutes).
If you have toddlers in tow, Paultons Park Home of Peppa Pig World will probably be on your sightseeing list; the treetop rope courses at Go Ape Moors Valley (both 20 minutes) may appeal more to teens looking for a bit of daring activity.
Water quality at nearby bathing waters
| Name | Distance | Type | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christchurch Highcliffe Castle | 13.6 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Highcliffe | 13.6 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Christchurch Friar`S Cliff | 13.8 mi | Estuary | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Christchurch Avon Beach | 13.9 mi | Estuary | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Good |
| Christchurch Bay | 14.2 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Must see
Breamore House 3 mi
Exbury Gardens and Steam Railway 9 mi
Paultons Family Theme Park 9.2 mi
Salisbury Cathedral 9.4 mi
Wilton House 11.2 mi
National Trust
Mompesson House 9.6 mi
Mottisfont 12.1 mi
Little Clarendon 14.3 mi
Kingston Lacy 14.6 mi
Philipps House and Dinton Park 14.7 mi
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
Godshill - Pitts Wood Inclosure (New Forest) 1.2 mi
Godshill - Frankenbury - Castle Hill 1.2 mi
HALE PARK 2.7 mi
Linwood - New Forest 2.9 mi
BREAMORE 3.1 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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- 10% off 7 nights+ 10% discount
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Frequently asked questions
- Does Croft Cottage Camping have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Croft Cottage Camping dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near Croft Cottage Camping? Fordingbridge Visitor Centre (five minutes’ drive) is a mine of information, so make that your first stop if you want to get out and about in the New Forest National Park, where … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Croft Cottage Camping?
Read moreCamping and touring Arrive: 12 p.m. – 10 p.m. Depart by: 12 p.m. - How much does it cost to stay at Croft Cottage Camping? From £64 (for 2 nights, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.