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Southwood Park: Looking inside a bell tent (photo added by manager on 28/03/2023)

General

  • Woodland glamping five minutes’ drive from Southbourne, West Sussex
  • Emsworth village 10 minutes’ drive; Chichester 15 minutes
  • Spacious bell tents with gated access and secure playground

A woodland retreat with easy access to some spectacular stretches of coastline? Sounds just like the ticket. And that’s what’s on the menu at Southwood Park, a peaceful family- and dog-friendly site in West Sussex, on the outskirts of the South Downs National Park and a 25-minute drive from the Chichester Harbour Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.

You’ll be staying in luxury five-metre bell tents with heaps of space and hotel-style amenities, including a real double bed with quality bed linen (but do bring your own towels), plenty of storage, and tea- and coffee-making facilities… not forgetting the woodburning stove keeping everything nice and toasty.

With gated access and 24/7 CCTV, the site feels remarkably secure, and you can let the kids run around freely in the large play area (also enclosed so they won't be able to escape your clutches). Rainy days are no problem, with a book library, a range of board games you can borrow for epic playing sessions and a TV room where you can all catch up on your favourite programmes.

Communal facilities include a modern toilet block, hot-water showers and a washing-up area. If you’re up for a barbecue, you can stock up on provisions at any of the supermarkets in Southbourne (five minutes’ drive across the A27) and store them in the communal freezer. Alternatively, you can sample the hot meals prepared on site (including breakfasts) or head out to the local pub (15 minutes’ walk).

Please note

Your dog must be tattooed or microchipped.

No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.

Bookings must not be for more than 28 consecutive nights.

No cars/motorbikes by the pitch/unit. All cars must be parked in the designated area.

Discount cards and gift vouchers cannot be applied to bookings made via Pitchup.com.

At least one of the party members must be aged 18 or over.

If making a fire, the fuel, logs and coal have to be purchased on site.

No gas barbecues allowed.

No electric barbecues allowed.

Please note that the shower facilities are unisex.


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Can not fault anything. Fantastic site with staff to match.17/10/2023

Reviewer's country: United KingdomJo I.Confirmed

  • Luna bell tent (six person)
  • Recommend to friends   Visit again
  • Liked: 

    Fantastic site for the children, safe & secure. Food was a reasonable price, well cooked. Everywhere nice & clean. Tents are a nice size & very comfy. If you want a Halloween break this is the place to go & you would not be disappointed as so much effect has been put into the decorations around the site. All had a lovely weekend.

    Disliked: 

    Showers were a bit cold for me.

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We liked everything about Southwood, from the personal welcome and …31/08/2023

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

  • Luna bell tent (four person)
  • Recommend to friends   Visit again
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    We liked everything about Southwood, from the personal welcome and being able to text the owner about a last minute change of bringing our dog, nothing was a problem or too much trouble. Rachel is so helpful.

    Facilities - everything was clean, the water pressure for outdoor showers is great. Toilets with mirrors in a clean toilet block, freezer space of which anyone could use was brilliant.
    There isn’t any power in the bell tent however everything has been meticulously thought through, from a light in the middle of the room, a touch-lamp by the side of the bed, tea and coffee was provided with a kettle and gas stove, a mirror, and a wardrobe/clothes rail.
    The log burner made the tent very cosy in the evenings.
    A charging pack was provided and padlock for the tent.

    The park and games room were perfect for my children, there were lots of board games, giant outdoor games, badminton, football goals with a light-up football for dusk, and a bar area that provided breakfast and dinner (the full English looked amazing, we didn’t have any during our stay as we brought lots of things with us).
    I can’t fault the service and the beautiful grounds of this glamping site. We shall definitely be returning! Thank you for a lovely stay.

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From the manager...

Hi, thank you for your review, really glad that you had a nice time with us, hope to see you back soon, !!

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Everything ..Adam and Rachel made our stay a real pleasure, …16/08/2023

Reviewer's country: United Kingdomstuart r.Confirmed

  • Luna bell tent (three person)
  • Recommend to friends   Visit again
  • Liked: 

    Everything ..Adam and Rachel made our stay a real pleasure, great wee site

    Disliked: 

    the rain but that's not your fault !!

From the manager...

Thanks guys, hopefully the sun will be out next time!

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A lovely place to stay.15/08/2023

Reviewer's country: United KingdomAnonymousMobile phone iconConfirmed

  • Luna bell tent (six person)
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  • Liked: 

    Everything! A really lovely site, nice & peaceful, mainly families. The lady that runs it was so nice & let the kids feed the animals, they were so happy. Good clean facilities.

    Disliked: 

    Nothing.

From the manager...

We are glad you enjoyed your stay, thanks

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Will give a 10/5stars if I could.01/08/2023

Reviewer's country: United Kingdombettie s.Mobile phone iconConfirmed

  • Luna bell tent (three person)
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  • Liked: 

    This is a perfect place for a breakaway.
    The bell tents are clean with ample space with all the extras included.
    The owners Rachel and Adam are pleasant, friendly and very helpful.
    Any services requested is dealt with promptly and with a smile.
    Had a great evening sitting round the main firepit on site and having a great evening chatting with them and other people staying there.
    All the facilities, shower are great and clean, bath rooms are clean and fresh with a twist of humour, there is a separate dishes washing up area which is great.
    This is a kids friendly place with lots for the kidos to do to keep them entertained.
    All the tents are spaced very well so you can enjoy your own area in peace n quiet.
    The breakfast and dinner and drinks options are very good with plenty of options and they taste great too and is exceptionally well prices.
    This is a definite recommendation to friends and family(already boasted about it) and will go back again.
    Johan&Bettie

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    Can't fault it

From the manager...

Hi guys thanks for such a nice review it was a pleasure having you here, hopefully see you back soon

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Great value for money, staff were so friendly, all facilities …02/07/2023

Reviewer's country: United KingdomAnonymousMobile phone iconConfirmed

  • Luna bell tent (four person)
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  • Liked: 

    Great value for money, staff were so friendly, all facilities are really clean, 10/10 location for a quiet weekend away, will definitely come back

    Disliked: 

    Nothing

From the manager...

Thanks guys for your review, always good to hear that guests had a nice time, hope to see you back soon!

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Excellent site with great toilet and shower facilities17/06/2023

Reviewer's country: United KingdomAnonymousMobile phone iconConfirmed

  • Luna bell tent (three person)
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    Rachel and family were so incredibly welcoming and made sure we had everything we needed - site was exactly what we wanted and our little one loved exploring and the playground. Lots we didn’t make the most of like the bar, games and books but so much to do!

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From the manager...

Really glad that you all enjoyed yourselves, we hope that we see you back again soon.

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The site is in a beautiful setting with bell tents …04/06/2023

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

  • Luna bell tent (four person)
  • Recommend to friends   Visit again
  • Liked: 

    The site is in a beautiful setting with bell tents amongst the trees and wildflowers. Every little detail has been thought of from the provision of tea and coffee and biscuits which can be made on the provided gas camping stove to a chill out tent with bean bags etc for the kids. They also provide a power bank to charge your devices which can be exchanged for a fully charged one if this is not sufficient.

    Each pitch feels private and has its own picnic bench and firepit provided for which you can buy logs from the site and also a log burner in each tent for those chilly nights.

    There is a lovely marquee with an attached bar where you can get food and drink, have a game of pool or borrow a book or board game.

    Our kids also had a fabulous time playing with new friends in the playpark, on the small football pitch and badminton too. Neither they or us wanted to go home!

    We cooked on the communal bbq one of the nights we were there which was a lovely facility to have access to and there is also a pizza oven which can be hired. The showers were great and spotless as was the toilet block. The whole site was very well kept.

    Lovely weekend had by all of us and we'd love to return at some point. Thank you for all the hard work you all put in to make the site amazing.

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From the manager...

Hi guys, thanks so much for giving us such a great review!
It's really nice to hear that you all had a good stay, we hope to see you back with us soon, we enjoyed having you here!

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The park managers are very welcoming friendly and helpful. The …11/06/2023

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

  • Luna bell tent (six person)
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    The park managers are very welcoming friendly and helpful. The site is very well laid out. Our bell tent was in a secluded area

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Best in Portsmouth area30/05/2023

Reviewer's country: United KingdomGourishanker V.Mobile phone iconConfirmed

  • Luna bell tent (four person)
  • Recommend to friends   Visit again
  • Liked: 

    There was nothing to dislike. These guys are amazing in what they do. An amazing site set in very natural surroundings yet comfortably setup tents with all you need essentials inside. If someone is looking for a relaxing and everything taken care kind of holidays then this is the place. Tranquility, peace, relaxed are few synonyms for this place. Lovely place looked after by lovely people.

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From the manager...

Its really lovely to read your comments, you were all great to have staying with us and welcome you guys back anytime!

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Features

Coronavirus

Deep cleaning of accommodation units between guests

Extra spacing in seated areas

Hand sanitising stations

Masks/gloves available

More frequent emptying of bins

Shared spaces: daily deep cleaning

Shared spaces: more frequent cleaning

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

D. of E. 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

Forest

Luxury

Peaceful

Spectacular scenery

Walkers' paradise

Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities

Chemical disposal

Communal freezer

Communal fridge

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

Small (11-25 pitches)

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby

Cycle hire nearby

Cycling nearby

Fishing nearby

Golf nearby

Horse riding nearby

Indoor pool nearby

Mountain biking nearby

Restaurant nearby

Sailing nearby

Surf school nearby

Tennis nearby

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Location

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  • Marlpit Lane, Hambrook, Chichester, West Sussex, England, PO10 8EQ
  • Timezone Europe/London GMT (GMT+00:00)   GPS 50.8649°N 0.8901°W

Nearest transport

Coach stations
Bus Station — 5.3 miles
Precinct — 5.8 miles
Precinct — 5.8 miles
Train stations
Nutbourne Rail Station — 1.3 miles
Southbourne Rail Station — 1.4 miles
Emsworth Rail Station — 2.3 miles
Ferry ports
Bosham Hoe Ferry Landing — 3.8 miles
West Itchenor Ferry Landing — 4.1 miles
Hayling Island Ferry Landing — 7.6 miles
Airports
Southampton Airport — 21.4 miles
Shoreham Brighton City Airport — 26.3 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

The fishing village of Emsworth (10 minutes’ drive) is renowned for its antiques shops, its pretty streets lined with Georgian buildings and its waterfront paths. These include the Oyster Trail, exploring the area’s maritime heritage, and nature walks along the tidal flats (keep your eyes peeled for assorted birdlife).

If you’re into archaeology, head to Chichester (15 minutes), where you can see well-preserved fortified walls, the remains of Roman baths at the Novium Museum and a vast collection of ancient mosaics at Fishbourne Roman Palace (on the outskirts of the city). There’s also lots for lovers of modern art, with a Marc Chagall window in Chichester Cathedral and the Pallant House Gallery.

Activities at Chichester Harbour AONB include boat trips around the harbour and guided walks. The area also has a number of cycling paths (including the circular 26-kilometre Hayling Island Cycle Route) and several launch sites for paddleboards and canoes.

Must see

  • Fishbourne Roman Palace (4.0 miles)
  • Chichester Cathedral (5.1 miles)
  • West Dean Gardens (5.5 miles)

National Trust

  • Uppark House and Garden (6.0 miles)
  • Petworth House and Park (14.8 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.

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Permitted arrival/departure time

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

Southwood Park cancellation policy

No refunds within 2 weeks of arrival date.

No refunds/discounts for inclement weather, late arrivals or early departures.

The site is not liable for any refund in the event of force majeure.

Refunds within the indicated cancellation period are only possible if the site is able to relet your unit/pitch.

Changes cannot be made once you have booked.

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. Southwood Park will debit the balance from your card 3 weeks before arrival, or if the arrival date is sooner than 3 weeks then the balance will be taken immediately.

Hired accommodation: £200.00 damage/cleanliness/bracelet deposit is required on arrival and will be refunded on departure after inspection of your unit should no damage/losses be found.

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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  • Does Southwood Park have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Southwood Park dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Southwood Park? The fishing village of Emsworth (10 minutes’ drive) is renowned for its antiques shops, its pretty streets lined with Georgian buildings and its waterfront paths. These include the Oyster Trail, exploring the … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Southwood Park?
    On-site accommodation
    Arrive:  12 p.m. –  6 p.m.
    Depart by:  10 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Southwood Park? From £116 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party. Check prices and availability

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