Slowhayes Retreat
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- Adults-only hideaway 10 minutes’ drive from Beaulieu in Hampshire
- National Motor Museum 10 minutes’ drive; New Forest 15 minutes
- Stylish shepherd’s hut with a full kitchen, ensuite and private garden
Like the sound of a romantic couple of nights tucked away in the gorgeous New Forest countryside? Surrounded by meadows and wildlife, Slowhayes Retreat is a peaceful and adults-only shepherd’s hut especially designed for two, providing a wonderfully private Hampshire spot to relax and enjoy being around nature.
Inside, the spacious wooden shepherd’s hut is decked out in stylish and top-quality furnishings; it has a kingsize walk-around double bed, a cosy woodburning stove, comfortable dining area and a fully equipped kitchen with everything you need for a self-catering stay. There is also a bathroom with a mains toilet and electric shower.
Step outside to your own private garden, equipped with a barbecue and firepit for alfresco dining; you can sip a morning coffee while listening to the birds chirp, watch the sunset or wait for deer, barn owls and bats to (hopefully) put in an appearance. And you’ll never be completely without animal company, as the site owners’ rare Suri alpacas graze nearby.
Rural and secluded it might be, but Slowhayes is also located within easy striking distance of the New Forest National Park, Beaulieu and the Hampshire coast.
Site type
1Open all year
Admission
For licensing reasons, you must be a member to stay at this campsite. After booking, you will be granted free membership of this campsite's exempt organisation, who may contact you to finalise registration.- Guests under the age of 18 are not allowed on site.
General
- Discount cards and gift vouchers cannot be applied to bookings made via Pitchup.com.
Reception
- There is no reception on-site: on arrival please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.
Safety
- No electric barbecues allowed.
- No gas barbecues allowed.
Languages spoken
English
13 
Adults only
Wifi at the unit/pitch
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Features
No dogs allowed
Adults only
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 Picnic table 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
Adults only Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed No dogs allowed No pets allowedThemes
Forest Luxury Peaceful Wildlife havenUtilities
Charging facilities Chemical disposal Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Dog walk nearbyType
Tiny (1-10 pitches)Nearby leisure
Canoeing/kayaking nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Restaurant nearby Watersports nearbyLocation
Slowhayes Retreat
Slowhayes House
Arters Lawn
Southampton
Hampshire
England
SO40 4UL
Directions Timezone
Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)
GPS
50.87874°N
1.47743°W
Nearest transport
Coach3.4 mi Terminal 1
3.4 mi Terminal 1
3.4 mi Telephone House
Rail2 mi Beaulieu Road Rail Station
2.3 mi Ashurst New Forest Rail Station
2.7 mi Totton Rail Station
Ferry3.3 mi Southampton Vehicle Ferry Terminal
3.3 mi Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal
3.5 mi Hythe (Hants) Ferry Terminal
Airport7.1 mi Southampton Airport
17 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
Where to start your exploration of Hampshire and the New Forest? Sitting on its namesake river, Beaulieu (10 minutes’ drive) will keep you busy with its indie shops and art galleries. It’s also home of a ruined Cistercian abbey with displays on monastic life, the grand waterside Palace House, which has 13th-century origins, and the fabled National Motor Museum, Beaulieu, where you can find anything from red London buses to streamlined supercars.
Fortify yourselves with a cream tea in Lyndhurst (15 minutes) before diving off into the New Forest National Park to see free-roaming ponies, cattle and deer on cycling tracks or footpaths leading through ancient woods and across open heathland. Brockenhurst (25 minutes) is another hiking and biking hub in the national park – and you just may get to see ponies wandering freely down its high street.
If you fancy a day on the Solent seaside, Lee Beach (20 minutes) has stunning views across to the Isle of Wight. The ferry from Lymington (25 minutes, with a Georgian-era high street full of unusual shops) takes 40 minutes to Yarmouth if you’d like to spend a day on the island.
Water quality at nearby bathing waters
| Name | Distance | Type | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calshot | 8.4 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Lepe | 8.4 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Gurnard | 10.5 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Cowes | 10.6 mi | Sea | N/A | Good | Good | Excellent |
| Hillhead | 11.9 mi | Sea | N/A | Good | Good | Good |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Must see
Southampton Maritime Museum 3.4 mi
Beaulieu National Motor Museum 4 mi
Exbury Gardens and Steam Railway 4.3 mi
Paultons Family Theme Park 5.7 mi
Mottisfont Abbey Garden, House and Estate 11.5 mi
National Trust
Mottisfont 11.4 mi
Newtown Old Town Hall 11.8 mi
Winchester City Mill 14.6 mi
The Needles Old Battery and New Battery 15.6 mi
Mottistone Manor Garden 16 mi
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
Longdown Inclosure - New Forest 1 mi
Ashurst Station (New Forest) - Bridge-Camp - Ashurst Station 2.2 mi
Lyndhurst - Brockenhurst Circuit 3.8 mi
CENTRAL PARKS, SOUTHAMPTON 3.8 mi
SOUTHAMPTON CEMETERY 4.1 mi
Local events
- Southampton Boat Show (Friday, 18 September 2026 – Friday, 18 September 2026)
Southampton, Hampshire 3.4 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 Slowhayes Retreat have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Slowhayes Retreat dog friendly? No View all features
- What attractions are near Slowhayes Retreat? Where to start your exploration of Hampshire and the New Forest? Sitting on its namesake river, Beaulieu (10 minutes’ drive) will keep you busy with its indie shops and art galleries. It’s … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Slowhayes Retreat?
Read moreOn-site accommodation Arrive: 3 p.m. – 9 p.m. Depart by: 10 a.m. - How much does it cost to stay at Slowhayes Retreat? From £370 (for 2 nights, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.