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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).
Open from 22/03/2024 to 28/10/2024
Site type
Tourist board rating
Languages spoken
✓ English
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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Max. persons: 3 x
Dimensions: 4.0m width x 4.0m length (13.1ft width x 13.1ft length) Calculated area: 16.0m² (172.2ft²)

Max. persons: 4 x
Dimensions: 5.0m width x 5.0m length (16.4ft width x 16.4ft length) Calculated area: 25.0m² (269.1ft²)

Max. persons: 6 x
Dimensions: 6.0m width x 6.0m length (19.7ft width x 19.7ft length) Calculated area: 36.0m² (387.5ft²)

Reviews
Can not fault anything. Fantastic site with staff to match.
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We liked everything about Southwood, from the personal welcome and …
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Everything ..Adam and Rachel made our stay a real pleasure, …
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Thanks guys, hopefully the sun will be out next time! |
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Will give a 10/5stars if I could.
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Hi guys thanks for such a nice review it was a pleasure having you here, hopefully see you back soon |
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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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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 …
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Hi guys, thanks so much for giving us such a great review! |
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The park managers are very welcoming friendly and helpful. The …
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Best in Portsmouth area
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Its really lovely to read your comments, you were all great to have staying with us and welcome you guys back anytime! |
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
Watersports nearby
Location
Nearest transport
- Coach stations
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Bus Station
— 5.3 miles
Precinct — 5.8 miles
Precinct — 5.8 miles
- Train stations
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Nutbourne Rail Station
— 1.3 miles
Southbourne Rail Station — 1.4 miles
Emsworth Rail Station — 2.3 miles
- Ferry ports
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Bosham Hoe Ferry Landing
— 3.8 miles
West Itchenor Ferry Landing — 4.1 miles
Hayling Island Ferry Landing — 7.6 miles
- Airports
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Southampton Airport
— 21.4 miles
Shoreham Brighton City Airport — 26.3 miles
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.
Policies
Permitted arrival/departure time
On-site accommodation | ||
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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.
Payment methods accepted on the park
American ExpressBank transfer
Cash
Google Pay
Maestro
Visa
Terms and conditions
Site booking terms and conditions- 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. - 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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