Meadow Tree Farm

From £26 For 1 night, 2 adults 8.6 244 reviews
Pitches in the woods (added by manager 08 Aug 2022)
Grass pitches (added by manager 08 aug 2022)
Tranquil pitch surrounded by trees (added by visitor 02 may 2022)
Great forest pitch (added by visitor 13 jun 2021)

  • Rural dog-friendly adults-only site in Sherfield English
  • Half an hour's drive from Salisbury and 10 minutes from the New Forest
  • Cosy country pub within a 15-minute stroll
To Hampshire for a holiday in a rather relaxed kid-free spot? Meadow Tree Farm is a nearly-wild site with basic facilities on a working beef farm. Friendly and adults-only, it is spread over 21 acres on the edge of the village of Sherfield English, about 10 minutes' drive from Romsey. There's plenty of space for you (and any doggie companions you may have brought along) to chill out on site and, most importantly, a cosy country pub a gentle 15-minute stroll away. Fishing lakes are next door and there are fab trails for ramblers and cyclists a few miles away in the New Forest National Park. Back at base the laidback vibe is preserved by keeping facilities to a minimum, but the essentials are all in place, including toilets, showers and a washing-up area. Sounds good? You'd better be quick: Meadow Tree Farm is a pop-up site that's only open for a limited amount of time each year.

Site type

Tent pitches 100
Motorhome pitches 30
Open now
Please note
  • Group bookings of 10 or more adults are not permitted (couples and immediate family members excepted).
  • Single-sex bookings of 10 or more people (couples and immediate family members excepted) are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • Guests under the age of 21 are not allowed on site.
  • No cars/motorbikes by the pitch/unit. All cars must be parked in the designated area.
  • Continental touring caravans (caravans built with the passenger door on the right-hand side) are not permitted.
  • A cable measuring at least 5 metres is needed for the electric hook-ups.
  • Guests are advised to bring a good quality torch with them as parts of the site are unlit.
  • Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.
  • Swimming in the lake is not allowed.
  • There is no reception on-site: on arrival please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.
  • Meadow Tree Farm allows large groups, including stag and hen parties. While every effort is made to ensure the comfort of all guests, please be aware that some noise should sometimes be expected. Fires must be contained in a fit for purpose container raised at least 10cm (4 inches) above the ground. Guests may be asked not to have any campfire if the risk of wildfires is too high.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Mon, 1 Apr to

Open from Thu, 1 May to

Pitch types & availability

Reviews

87%

would recommend this site to a friend

86%

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Only showing reviews for the last 30 months.

Very friendly. Would return if dry and toilet/shower block improved.

Overall 6/10
Location 8
Value for money 8
Accommodation 6
Facilities / Activities 4
Customer service 8
Child friendliness 6
Cleanliness 6
Wifi 2
Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Non-electric grass motorhome pitch

Liked: Really friendly welcome (incl. fellow campers). Tent pitches looked really lovely (we were in a campervan) - would recommend for anyone under canvas.

Disliked: Very sadly weather was pretty diabolical this weekend and left the land super soggy. After walking around, as suggested on arrival, and talking to fellow campers, we found a pitch that was perfectly dry enough. Fortunately we were trying a night without EHU (2nd time out in van), but if we had wanted hook up we would have been closer to soggy patches. Would be great if more EHUs were closer to tarmac but understand that this may not be possible. Loos and shower were disappointing. Take your spray for midges - I came home with lots of bites - again, much to do with weather, I suspect. I’m not a great fan of unisex unless they are ‘closed’ cubicles. We would take note of lessons learned - wellies for trips to loo (trail shoes were fine but not easy to slip on and off), get there earlier to set up (we arrived at 6 this time but that wasn’t to be helped - eventually settled in around 8.30pm), take wet wipes and don’t worry about shower.

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First and last time

Overall 2/10
Location 6
Value for money 2
Accommodation 2
Facilities / Activities 2
Customer service 8
Child friendliness 2
Cleanliness 2
Wifi 2
Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Non-electric grass motorhome pitch

Liked: Wild setting

Disliked: Ground wasn’t suitable for camping. Facilities were disgusting. Vehicles were getting stuck left right and centre.

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The site felt very natural and there was lots of space to…

Overall 8/10
Location 8
Value for money 10
Accommodation 8
Facilities / Activities 4
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 6
Cleanliness 8
Wifi 2
Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Non-electric forest floor tent pitch

Liked: The site felt very natural and there was lots of space to find a pitch. Was dog friendly and it was a fairly relaxed vibe at the campsite. There were not too many large groups with loud music. The lady who ran the campsite was very friendly and checked up on everyone.

Disliked: The toilet and shower facilities were fairly minimal.

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Unfortunately didn't stay. Drove home.

Overall 2/10
Location 8
Value for money 2
Accommodation 2
Facilities / Activities 2
Customer service 8
Child friendliness 2
Cleanliness 2
Wifi 2
Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Non-electric grass motorhome pitch

Liked: Host was friendly and kind.

Disliked: Unfortunately, everything. Although the host was very friendly, that was the only positive part. The field was aparently waterlogged, so instead of cancelling bookings, everyone was squeezed into 'half' the space...literally touching one another. Way too cramped and over populated. Although pre-warned that she was having difficulty keeping up with the mud, (understandably,must be difficult) the condition of the toilet block was not far short of revolting.

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From the manager: This review is grossly over exaggerating and In our opinion unfair. The field was only partially waterlogged and a barrier was put up to discourage people from pitching in that area however this was by no means half of the site. We were exceptional busy as most places are on a bank holiday weekend but this was no more then usual and campers certainly were not touching each other. The floor in the toilets were muddy but the sinks, showers and toilets themselves were always clean and well stocked. The field looked busier on arrival because many people had chosen to pitch at the front of the site rather than closer to the farm. During this couples stay they did not mention to us about any issues or concerns and as far as we were aware they stayed the duration. We can not help resolve issues if people do not talk to us and only put a bad review after the fact and some of the other reviews of this weekend paint a better picture especially with thier photos. I'm sorry you did not enjoy your stay however this could have been resolved in a much better way rather than over exaggerating

Location…

Overall 4/10
Location 6
Value for money 2
Accommodation 2
Facilities / Activities 2
Customer service 4
Child friendliness No rating
Cleanliness 2
Wifi No rating
Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Non-electric grass motorhome pitch

Liked: Location

Disliked: Insufficient toilet facilities for so many people. Too many people crammed onto small site, albeit due to muddy fields (but why allow us to book online at the last minute if conditions were like that). Photos very deceiving - looks like you would be able to pitch in a beautiful secluded spot, but not the case.

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From the manager: I'm sorry you didn't enjoy your stay and sadly didn't approach us on the day to discuss your concerns. I am always wondering around assisting and talking to people so we could have come to an arrangement if you had approached us rather than just place a negative review. It is a bank holiday and we are always exceptionally busy especially on our campervan field I'm sorry you had the impression that you would have a secluded spot had you approached us as expressed this desire we could have placed you in a different field far away from everyone else. And due to the poor weather it did look a little more crowded then normal however each person still had Thier own space which is still more then the standard size you would get at any other site. The facilities are also well advertised so I'm unsure why they were not to you expectations. Next time please give the site a chance to resolve your issues before you leave rather than just giving a negative review.

How chilled the campsite was, and very good you can have your…

Overall 8/10
Location 8
Value for money 8
Accommodation 8
Facilities / Activities 6
Customer service 10
Child friendliness No rating
Cleanliness 8
Wifi 2
Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Electric forest floor tent pitch (woodland)

Liked: How chilled the campsite was, and very good you can have your own fire.

Disliked: It wasn’t much of a dislike but there wasn’t enough power hook up’s, so you either had to go without or stretch it all the way to the other side of the field

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Great atmosphere. Loved that you could let the dogs off.

Overall 8/10
Location 8
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 8
Customer service 10
Child friendliness No rating
Cleanliness No rating
Wifi No rating
Andrew M. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Electric grass motorhome pitch

Liked: The hospitality was amazing, such a warm welcome. Loved the friendliness.

Disliked: No fault of the venue but the toilets were muddy.

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Lovely site will be back again

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation No rating
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness No rating
Cleanliness 10
Wifi No rating
kendal s. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Non-electric forest floor tent pitch

Liked: Owner was friendly and helpful, stay was lovely and peaceful. Owner tried her best to keep toilet and shower clean, but was so muddy at the site.

Disliked: Nothing to dislike

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Relaxed and laid back site particularly welcoming for dogs

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 2
Cleanliness 10
Wifi No rating
Emma B. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Non-electric forest floor tent pitch

Liked: Really enjoyed our two nights at meadow tree farm. No children but a very dog friendly site. The absence of kids did mean a much longer lie-in which was great novelty. Particularly liked the picnic tables dotted around - much easier to cook from etc. Hired a fire pit, had a great BBQ and look forward to a return visit. Compared to some sites on a BH weekend it was excellent value for money.

Disliked: Nothing

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Lovely camping site, friendly and helpful owner. Will definitely be back.…

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 10
Sara M. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Non-electric forest floor tent pitch

Liked: Lovely camping site, friendly and helpful owner. Will definitely be back.

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Features

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

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

Adults only

Barbecue provided

Barbecues allowed

Campfires allowed

Commercial vehicles allowed

Dogs allowed

Dogs allowed all year

Themes

Budget/backpacker

Forest

Remote location

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

Public transport nearby

Shop nearby

Type

Farm

Large (51-200 pitches)

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby

Climbing nearby

Cycle hire nearby

Cycling nearby

Fishing nearby

Golf nearby

Horse riding nearby

Indoor pool nearby

Leisure/theme park nearby

Restaurant nearby

Location

Meadow Tree Farm

Dandy Ford Lane

Sherfield English

Romsey

Hampshire

England

SO51 6FG

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)

GPS

50.99847°N
-1.57658°W

Nearest transport

Coach
2 mi Red Rover
2.1 mi Canada Corner
8.7 mi Lyndhurst Park Hotel
Rail
2.8 mi Mottisfont & Dunbridge Rail Station
3.7 mi Romsey Rail Station
4 mi Dean Rail Station
Ferry
10.3 mi Southampton Vehicle Ferry Terminal
10.4 mi Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal
11.7 mi Hythe (Hants) Ferry Terminal
Airport
10 mi Southampton Airport
18.9 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

Bring your boots along, for there’s much rural rambling to be done in the New Forest National Park around a 10-minute drive from Meadow Tree Farm. Bike trails run through the forest too, and you can saddle up to see the wildlife from horseback at a riding centre a few minutes’ drive from the site. Other open-air activities nearby include teeing off at one of the golf courses within a 15-minute drive or swinging through the trees at the Go Ape park half an hour away. Sailing lessons and boat trips can be had from Southampton or Lymington, both within a 45-minute drive. For history-infused days out, head to Sailsbury or pay a visit to Romsey Abbey, Breamore House or the vintage car collection at Beaulieu, all of which are within a half an hour’s drive. For animal antics, Marwell Zoo is also about half an hour away.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020 2019 2018 2017
Calshot 17.3 mi Sea N/A Excellent Excellent Excellent
Lepe 17.7 mi Sea N/A Excellent Excellent Excellent
Christchurch Bay 18.6 mi Sea N/A Excellent Excellent Excellent
Highcliffe 18.8 mi Sea N/A Excellent Excellent Excellent
Milford-On-Sea 19 mi Sea N/A Excellent Excellent Excellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Mottisfont Abbey Garden, House and Estate 3.3 mi

Paultons Family Theme Park 3.7 mi

Exbury Gardens and Steam Railway 8.7 mi

Breamore House 9.3 mi

Southampton Maritime Museum 10.2 mi

National Trust

Mottisfont 3.3 mi

Mompesson House 10.7 mi

Winchester City Mill 12.4 mi

Stonehenge Landscape 16 mi

Little Clarendon 18.5 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

AWBRIDGE DANES 1.6 mi

EMBLEY PARK 2 mi

Canada - Penn Common - Stagbury Hill - Canada 2.9 mi

Monarch's Way, Michelmersh and Braishfield 3.2 mi

Mottisfont - Test Way - Kimbridge - Monarch's Way - Lower Brook House - Mottisfont 3.3 mi

Local events

  • New Forest and Hampshire County Show (Tuesday 30 July 2024 – Tuesday 30 July 2024)

    Brockenhurst, Hampshire 11 mi

  • Wickham Festival (Thursday 1 August 2024 – Thursday 1 August 2024)

    Fareham, Hampshire 18.2 mi

  • CarFest (Friday 23 August 2024 – Friday 23 August 2024)

    Basingstoke, Hampshire 20.5 mi

  • Isle of Wight Festival (Thursday 20 June 2024 – Thursday 20 June 2024)

    Newport, Isle Of Wight 23.9 mi

  • Isle of Wight Walking Festival (Saturday 11 May 2024 – Saturday 11 May 2024)

    Newport, Isle Of Wight 24.1 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.

Nearest sites

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable sites.

Want to know more about camping in Hampshire?

  • Does Meadow Tree Farm have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Meadow Tree Farm dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Meadow Tree Farm? Bring your boots along, for there’s much rural rambling to be done in the New Forest National Park around a 10-minute drive from Meadow Tree Farm. Bike trails run through the forest … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Meadow Tree Farm?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  12 p.m. –  8 p.m.
    Depart by:  11:30 a.m.
    Read more
  • How much does it cost to stay at Meadow Tree Farm? From £26 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.