Lakeside Wild Camping

No availability at present on Pitchup.com 9.1 38 reviews
Grass pitch and fishing lake
Grass pitch and fishing lake
Farmyard track
Escape the rat race
Visitor image of the large wilderness pitch
Shower shack
Running free
1st carp of the trip
My daughters 1st carp
1/63
Farmyard track
Escape the rat race
Visitor image of the large wilderness pitch

  • Peaceful site on the edge of a Hampshire village
  • Sir Harold Hillier Gardens 1.5 miles; Winchester 20 minutes' drive
  • Fishing lake available; under a mile to the nearest pub
Lakeside Wild Camping is a place to immerse yourself in nature – those passing through this peaceful part of the world often spot hares, birds, three species of deer and, occasionally, an elusive otter. Located in the green Hampshire countryside, this site is within easy walking distance of the small village Braishfield and close to lots of excellent visitor attractions including Winchester, Paultons Park and the Sir Harold Hillier Gardens. Getting here is very much a memorable experience in itself, as you'll need to travel down a farm track through a field of friendly cows (and another field of sunflowers, when they're in season) to reach your pitch. Once here, you can look forward to a good standard of facilities and plenty of space, plus access to a secluded fishing lake (angling is available on site). Itchy feet? Footpaths are on hand to reach villages in the immediate vicinity, making it easy to get to Braishfield's village pub (20 minutes' walk at a leisurely pace) or to explore further afield. A 10-minute drive will take you to the red brick market town of Romsey on the gorgeous river Test, where there are shops, restaurants, cafés and a railway station.

Site type

Tent pitches 5
Opens
Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • Group bookings of 5 or more adults are not permitted (couples and immediate family members excepted).
  • No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • At least one of the party members must be aged 21 or over.
  • Swimming in the lake is not allowed.

Languages spoken

English

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Reviews

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Wild campingPeaceful

92% would recommend this site to a friend

89% would stay here again

What customers say

This is a peaceful, back-to-basics campsite with a natural, wild setting, ideal for stargazing and enjoying wildlife. Reviewers appreciate the quiet atmosphere, spacious and private pitches by a lake, and the allowance of fires. Basic facilities, including a clean portaloo and a hot shower, are provided. While generally well-received, some mention overgrown vegetation and challenging access tracks. There's limited phone signal.

Summary AI-generated from Pitchup.com customer reviews

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Arrival date (latest first)

Not impressed and over priced

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Tracey E.

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked Nothing

Disliked Drive bit through, huge stones hitting under car, not good for tyres, couldn't even go on the grass bit as that was sunken holes. No shelter, camp area was really small and right on the river bit, and everything was over grown, toilet and shower( was minimal) and not very clean.wifi was non exsistant

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Hi as discussed and evident in text messages you claimed you were unable to stay due to the weather, I said I could do a refund or a free stay next year. You agreed on free stay. Sorry for your disappointment the weather was not good.

The peacefulness and beauty…

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Anonymous

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked The peacefulness and beauty

Recommend to friends Visit again

Beautiful surroundings, right next to a…

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Sarah S.

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked Beautiful surroundings, right next to a lake. Plenty of space and privacy. Kids thought it was great fun finding the place & enjoyed fishing. Fire pits are provided but need to bring wood

Recommend to friends Visit again

The site is very quiet with…

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Casra M.

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked The site is very quiet with lots of space, the lake is beautiful and peaceful. The instructions were very helpful on how to find the site and the owner was incredibly helpful. Would highly recommend anyone coming for a near wild camping experience

Recommend to friends Visit again

All in all it was a nice experience with relaxation.

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Edward A.

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked Went camping with my partner, and we where lucky that we had the place to our self's the second day.
The best spot is right by the lake with a short walk to the shower and toilet.

This place is a nice spot for relaxation and not much noise at all unless the farmers are about.

The only thing I suggest is to be prepared to collect and chop firewood if your making a fire.

Disliked Finding the place at night is a bit tricky by finding the campers sign and following directions.

Sara was a nice enough to pick up our phone call late at night and guide us.
I mentioned to her that it would be great to get a bigger sign so everyone can find the place easy.

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Very quiet, peaceful site, with friendly…

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Keith W.

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked Very quiet, peaceful site, with friendly owner. A Short stroll across fields to the local pub, which is well worth a visit.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Definitely would be returning

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Carri M.

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked Lovely little lake
Plenty of spots
Caught Loads of nice little trout and a good lot of medium bass

Disliked Alot of bushes around pond so hard to not get snagged in parts.

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Beautiful! Exactly what we wanted and…

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Eric B.

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked Beautiful! Exactly what we wanted and as described!

Disliked A little hard to find but worth the effort

Recommend to friends Visit again

La tranquillité. Près de Mottisfont.…

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7 out of 10
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Virginie M.

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked La tranquillité.
Près de Mottisfont.

Disliked Aucune indication pour arriver au camping. Personne autour qui le connaît. Nous avons cherché pendant 30 minutes alors que nous étions tout près.

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Had a very nice stay pitched…

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Nik C.

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked Had a very nice stay pitched up near the lake nice chilled stay.

Disliked I do like to have my van next to my pitch as this was not possible here as had to park in the car park 100m away.

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Features

Portable toilet

Pop-up campsite

No dogs allowed

Campfires 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 Watersports

Amenities on site

Bath available Car parking by pitch/unit 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 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 No dogs allowed No pets allowed

Themes

Forest Lake and/or mountain Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Wild camping Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities Chemical disposal 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 Shop nearby

Type

Farm Pop-up campsite Tiny (1-10 pitches)

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horse riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Leisure/theme park nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Surf school nearby Watersports nearby

Location

Lakeside Wild Camping

Moors Farm

Sandy Lane

Romsey

Hampshire

England

SO51 0PD

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)

GPS

51.02029°N
1.45628°W

Route directions

Head to the Wheatsheaf Inn, Braishfield (SO51 0QE). Turn down the road that runs adjacent to the pub (Common Hill Road), go past the social club and take the next turning right through the farm gateway. You will see a sign that says Loan Oak Farm. Go over the cattle grid and follow the stone track straight down the centre of the field until you reach a fence line. You will also see a sign saying 'campers this way'. Go through the gate and turn immediately right. The gate for the site is visible in the distance.

Nearest transport

Coach
6.4 mi Southampton Uni Interchange
6.4 mi Southampton Uni Interchange
6.4 mi Southampton Uni Interchange
Rail
2.5 mi Romsey Rail Station
4 mi Chandlers Ford Rail Station
4.1 mi Mottisfont & Dunbridge Rail Station
Ferry
8.9 mi Southampton Vehicle Ferry Terminal
9 mi Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal
10.6 mi Hythe (Hants) Ferry Terminal
Airport
6.4 mi Southampton Airport
23.5 mi 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

Local attractions and activities include: - Sir Harold Hillier Gardens: five minutes' drive - Romsey: 10 minutes - Mottisfont Abbey: 15 minutes - Paultons Park: 20 minutes - Winchester: 20 minutes - Marwell Zoo: 25 minutes - Hawk Conservancy Trust: 30 minutes - Salisbury Cathedral: 35 minutes.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Calshot 15.8 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Lepe 16.9 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Hillhead 17.5 mi Sea N/AGoodGoodGood
Cowes 18.6 mi Sea N/AGoodGoodExcellent
Lee-On-Solent 18.7 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Mottisfont Abbey Garden, House and Estate 3.9 mi

Paultons Family Theme Park 6.4 mi

Winchester Cathedral 6.8 mi

INTECH Science Centre & Planetarium 8.8 mi

Southampton Maritime Museum 8.8 mi

National Trust

Mottisfont 3.8 mi

Winchester City Mill 7 mi

Hinton Ampner 13.3 mi

Mompesson House 15.2 mi

Stonehenge Landscape 18.8 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

SIR HAROLD HILLIER GARDENS AND ARBORETUM 0.7 mi

Monarch's Way, Michelmersh and Braishfield 3 mi

Farley Mount - Ashley - The Clarendon Way 3.3 mi

BROADLANDS 3.3 mi

MOTTISFONT ABBEY 3.7 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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Frequently asked questions

  • Does Lakeside Wild Camping have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Lakeside Wild Camping dog friendly? No View all features
  • What attractions are near Lakeside Wild Camping? Local attractions and activities include: - Sir Harold Hillier Gardens: five minutes' drive - Romsey: 10 minutes - Mottisfont Abbey: 15 minutes - Paultons Park: 20 minutes - Winchester: 20 minutes - … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Lakeside Wild Camping?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  2 p.m. –  Anytime
    Depart by:  12 p.m.
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