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Marwell Resort: Sunset at the lake

General

  • Lakeside site on the edge of the South Downs National Park
  • A 15-minute drive from central Winchester; 1.5 miles from Marwell Zoo
  • Fishing, archery, quad biking and other adventure sports

Zebras, tigers and bokibokies await in these handsome Hampshire surrounds – taking the kids to see Marwell Zoo's multitude of beasts is likely to make for some very happy hols indeed. Marwell Resort is within walking distance of this much-loved menagerie and is home to plenty of adventurous action in its own right – head here if you like the sound of oodles of outdoor activities in a pretty lakeside setting.

The team at Marwell Resort have been instructing for more than 25 years, so they're well qualified to help you try out sports like archery, quad biking and clay pigeon shooting. Please note that many of these activities have a minimum age restriction applied- please check directly with the site.

The site lake has a total of nine swims available for anglers (mega-sized carp can be found in its waters, including whoppers weighing up to 45 pounds). Surrounded as it is by trees, it also looks pretty fine (especially at sundown) and is a popular spot with local wildlife.

Marwell Resort has strong all-round facilities, including toilets, showers and wifi. There's also an on-site bistro restaurant that serves up nourishing meals seven days a week. You can set up a barbecue and cook your own grub, too (stock up on fresh meat and veg 15 minutes' drive away at Westlands Farm Shop).

Please note

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).

Swimming in the lake is not allowed.

Facilities/activities including fishing, archery, junior quad biking, clay pigeon shooting, treetop adventure are subject to extra charges payable on arrival.

The bar is open between 02/01 and 24/12.

Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.

The restaurant is open between 02/01 and 24/12.

No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.

Guests are advised to bring a good quality torch with them as parts of the site are unlit.

If reception is closed on arrival: please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.

Reception is unmanned after 6 p.m.. Please inform the site while on your way there should you expect to arrive after this time, so that the team can provide information about your unit/pitch.

Fires, barbecues and/or firepits will not be permitted in dry, windy and/or hot weather conditions.

Commercial vehicles (vehicles used for work-related purposes, carrying goods or fare-paying passengers) and sign-written vehicles are not permitted on site.

Please note that the restaurant opening times vary, depending on guest occupancy numbers at the time of stay.

Please note these are the age requirements for the activities:
minimum age 3 years old: adventure golf
minimum age 8 years old: archery, junior quad biking, treetop adventure, air rifles
maximum age 10 years old: indoor soft play
minimum age 16 years old: clay pigeon shooting

The bar and grill will be closed on 07 October from 5pm due to a private event.


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Reviews

8.9

Overall rating based on 1299 reviews

 

89% would recommend this site to a friend.

86% would stay here again.

  55% described as Peaceful ?

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Short stay for us but made to feel very welcome. Loved everything24/09/2023

Reviewer's country: United KingdomPaul B.Mobile phone iconConfirmed

  • Camping pod (lake view)
  • Recommend to friends   Visit again
  • Liked: 

    Everything.. awesome location and facilities, amazing staff, friendly and couldn’t do enough

    Disliked: 

    Nothing to not like

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100% returning.25/09/2023

Reviewer's country: United KingdomJennifer H.Mobile phone iconConfirmed

  • Electric grass pitch
  • Recommend to friends   Visit again
  • Liked: 

    The cleanliness of site, there was no rubbish to be seen.
    The amazing friendly staff. They were always around. Was never an issue finding someone to ask a question, but they were not intrusive. The receptionist who was there all weekend was so bubbly and welcoming.
    The array if activities to do for adults and kids. There was a pub, restaurant, play centre, golf and so much more. Yet when at our pitch you could only hear those around you and nature.
    The quality of facilities like the park and woodland walk. These were not just a swing there was so much for the kids to do that wasn't an extra cost. Zipline (that is not suitable for adults unfortunately), trampolines, climbing walls...the kids loved it. The woodland walk was something else. It was advertised by staff as a nice walk with a few buts for the kids to do. 2 hours later on our 20th obstacle they were knackered but had so much fun, there was ropeswings, balance beans, climbing walls, so much for them to do it was brilliant!
    The toilets and showers were immaculate and always had paper!
    Decent huge sinks again with hot water to wash up, undercover.
    The pitch was flat and absent of rocks or debris. Very spacious and handy to have choice if wanting car parked next to it.
    The staff were punctual with delivering the fire pit (and offering to take our rubbish when they did). Nothing seemed too much. Went to get more wood and they are on it.Sent the kids to ask for location of a walk and they came back with maps and info. Absolutely amazing stay.

    Disliked: 

    Wasps....litterally nothing else could I say was negative.

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Really good pitch with electric and water. Peaceful being out …28/09/2023

Reviewer's country: United KingdomMichael M.Mobile phone iconConfirmed

  • Electric gravel touring pitch
  • Recommend to friends   Visit again
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    Really good pitch with electric and water. Peaceful being out of season. Friendly site with bar and restaurant and no heavy rules. Great dog walks with a nice fishing lake and lots of ducks. Couldn’t find anything wrong or anything to moan about. Will go back.

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Un-level pitch. Unclean men’s facilities. Staff friendly, when found!25/09/2023

Reviewer's country: United KingdomAnonymousMobile phone iconConfirmed

  • Electric gravel touring pitch
  • Recommend to friends   Visit again
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    Space/size of pitch

    Disliked: 

    Lack of staff around
    No toilet paper in men’s toilet cubicles, which remained unclean for over 24 hours

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A really lovely site with nice amenities. Would recommend!18/09/2023

Reviewer's country: United KingdomAbbi S.Mobile phone iconConfirmed

  • Electric grass pitch
  • Recommend to friends   Visit again
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    Bar and restaurant

    Disliked: 

    Late opening for breakfast - 9.30 when checkout was 10

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The site was perfect for families. The bar and restaurant …23/09/2023

Reviewer's country: United KingdomChloe S.Mobile phone iconConfirmed

  • Electric grass pitch
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    The site was perfect for families. The bar and restaurant was lovely and even an indoor soft play which is great to have for the kids. Lots of showers and toilets to use. Would definitely book again. Thank you

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All the activities and things to do for kids, although …23/09/2023

Reviewer's country: United KingdomAnonymousMobile phone iconConfirmed

  • Electric grass pitch
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    All the activities and things to do for kids, although they are not cheap. Brilliant park and on site restaurant and pizza oven

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Great for families, would come again17/09/2023

Reviewer's country: United KingdomNicola R.Mobile phone iconConfirmed

  • Electric grass pitch
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    Stayed here for 2 nights and what’s not to like great for families with children of all ages, so lovely to see the children be able to run around playing football and rounders then going to the soft play area having lunch by the bar then using the adventure golf and play area.

    Kids were never bored, would definitely come again

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Friendly staff and owners,clean site, perfect location19/09/2023

Reviewer's country: United KingdomEmma F.Mobile phone iconConfirmed

  • Non-electric grass pitch
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    We really loved the facilities offered onsite and that the site was kept clean. Amazing location on the edge of the South downs and Winchester. Overall it was wonderful to meet the owners (really lovely people) and hear that it's still a family owned business. Had an amazing time thank you.

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Quick and easy check in! A good pitch.17/09/2023

Reviewer's country: United KingdomAnonymousMobile phone iconConfirmed

  • Non-electric grass pitch
  • Recommend to friends   Visit again
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    Quick and easy check in! A good pitch.

    Disliked: 

    The toilets and showers were really dirty, there was also no soap on either day in the female toilets. One of the cleaners that I saw just sprayed the floor and then used her foot to smear kitchen roll around but it was just really dirty still.

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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

Soft 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

Barbecue provided

Barbecues allowed

Campfires allowed

Commercial vehicles allowed

Dogs allowed

Dogs allowed all year

Themes

Peaceful

Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities

Chemical disposal

Communal freezer

Electric car charging point(s)

Gas cylinders available

Recycling available

Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby

Dog walk nearby

Shop nearby

Type

Large (51-200 pitches)

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby

Climbing nearby

Cycling nearby

Fishing nearby

Golf nearby

Horse riding nearby

Indoor pool nearby

Leisure/theme park nearby

Restaurant nearby

Tennis nearby

Watersports nearby

Touring and motorhomes

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Location

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  • Hurst Lane, Owslebury, Hampshire, England, SO21 1EZ
  • Timezone Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)   GPS 50.9857°N 1.2767°W

Nearest transport

Coach stations
Broadway Guildhall — 5.4 miles
Southampton Uni Interchange — 6.3 miles
Southampton Uni Interchange — 6.3 miles
Train stations
Shawford Rail Station — 3.4 miles
Eastleigh Rail Station — 3.4 miles
Hedge End Rail Station — 3.8 miles
Ferry ports
Southampton Vehicle Ferry Terminal — 8.4 miles
Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal — 8.4 miles
Hamble-le-Rice Ferry Landing — 9.0 miles
Airports
Southampton Airport — 4.4 miles
Bournemouth International Airport — 28.2 miles

Directions


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

Marwell Zoo (five minutes' drive) has over 140 different species to admire – you can also leave the car back at base and stroll over (about 20 minutes) for a pedestrian safari. Paultons Park (25 minutes' drive) is another perennial fave for family-oriented days out – here you can meet Peppa Pig, crash down log flumes or opt for wanders through a dinosaur-filled forest.

The South Downs National Park has some truly splendid hiking trails, including the 100-mile-long South Downs Way (the trail starts 15 minutes down the road in Winchester). Mountain bikers also have plenty to choose from around these parts – an exhilarating bike track through the woods is on hand in the nearby village of Bishopstoke (10 minutes).

The gorgeous New Forest National Park (25 minutes) is also within easy reach, and one of the best ways to get around is by open-top tour bus. There are three routes to choose from – it all comes down to whether you prefer vistas of heather-covered heathland or coastal explores. Speaking of the sea, beaches like Lepe and Highcliffe Castle (both 40 minutes) are very much worth the journey (make sure to pack jelly shoes and a towel if at all tempted).

Must see

  • INTECH Science Centre & Planetarium (5.1 miles)
  • Winchester Cathedral (5.5 miles)
  • Southampton Maritime Museum (8.3 miles)

National Trust

  • Winchester City Mill (5.4 miles)
  • Hinton Ampner (6.7 miles)

Cycle routes

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

Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel.

Policies

Permitted arrival/departure time

Camping and touring
Arrive:  12 p.m. –  6 p.m.
Depart by:  10 a.m.
On-site accommodation
Arrive:  4 p.m. –  6 p.m.
Depart by:  10 a.m.

Marwell Resort cancellation policy

No refunds within 1 week of arrival date.

Bookings cannot be amended within 7 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. Marwell Resort 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.

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Terms and conditions

Site booking terms and conditions

  • Does Marwell Resort have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Marwell Resort dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Marwell Resort? Marwell Zoo (five minutes' drive) has over 140 different species to admire – you can also leave the car back at base and stroll over (about 20 minutes) for a pedestrian safari. … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Marwell Resort?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  12 p.m. –  6 p.m.
    Depart by:  10 a.m.
    On-site accommodation
    Arrive:  4 p.m. –  6 p.m.
    Depart by:  10 a.m.
    Read more
  • How much does it cost to stay at Marwell Resort? From £27.50 (for 1 night, 8 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party. Check prices and availability

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Please note that the restaurant opening times vary, depending on guest occupancy numbers at the time of stay.

Please note these are the age requirements for the activities:
minimum age 3 years old: adventure golf
minimum age 8 years old: archery, junior quad biking, treetop adventure, air rifles
maximum age 10 years old: indoor soft play
minimum age 16 years old: clay pigeon shooting

The bar and grill will be closed on 07 October from 5pm due to a private event.

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