Setthorns Campsite
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- Hampshire family campsite near Sway in the New Forest National Park
- Half an hour to Peppa Pig World; 20 minutes to National Motor Museum
- Simple woodland pitches with access to marked walking trails
Campground type
133
14
133Tourist board rating
This campground/park has no on-site toilet facilities.- This campground/park has no on-site shower facilities.
- This campground/park has no on-site toilet and shower facilities.
Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.- The campground/park does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dog Act (i.e. Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro).
- 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.
- Customers must have their own chemical toilet and toilet tent (one per pitch) if not contained within a touring or tent unit already. Customers without facilities will not be allowed entry. One amendment per booking is free; subsequent amendments are subject to a £10 fee.
Languages spoken
English
This site is a member of Camping in the New Forest group.
Site types & availability
Unpowered concrete slab caravan site
6 people maximum 
8.7/10
58 reviews Ground type: Concrete slab
Site size: Max 8m width × 5m depth (40m²)
Arrival daysFrom GBP 15.50 (GBP 15.50)
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Powered concrete slab caravan site
6 people maximum 9.2/10
136 reviews Ground type: Concrete slab
Site size: Max 8m width × 5m depth (40m²)
Arrival daysFrom GBP 24.50 (GBP 24.50)
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Select powered concrete slab caravan site
6 people maximum 9.4/10
137 reviews Ground type: Concrete slab
Site size: Max 9m width × 5m depth (45m²)
Arrival daysFrom GBP 27.50 (GBP 27.50)
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Reviews
95% would recommend this campground to a friend
93% would stay here again
What customers say
Setthorns offers a chilled-out forest escape in the New Forest. Praised for its peaceful vibe, heaps of wildlife (deer, ponies!), and roomy, natural sites. Staff are a ripper bunch. Basic amenities covered. Watch out for bumpy tracks and patchy phone reception, but the back-to-nature feel and easy access to walks and rides are a real winner. Plenty wanna come back!
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If you want sheer tranquility this is the place to go
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Liked The total peacefulness of this place
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Forest location, back to nature.…
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Liked Forest location, back to nature.
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Not for us!
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Liked Location and Walks
Disliked Signage around the site was terrible, it wasn't for us, we found the forest setting too dark.
Recommend to friends Visit again
Great place for a peaceful back to nature stay.
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Liked Great site for enjoying the forest with large spacious pitches. Ideal for peaceful getaway with forest walks straight from the pitch. Staff friendly.
Disliked Surprised at the number of very large potholes in the tracks leading to the pitches. Be prepared for your van to be thoroughly shaken. Good test for your packing. A lot worse than previously encountered on this site.
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Very good…
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Liked Very good
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Reception very pleasant and welcoming. Location…
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Liked Reception very pleasant and welcoming.
Location fabulous, lovely to be under the trees and easy to find walks.
Facilities for servicing our motorhome excellent
Disliked None
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Over all it was a fantastic experience
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Liked We had a great stay here and we will definitely be booking again in the near future
Staff were very friendly and also very helpful if you have any issues
Disliked We didn't like the fact that the gates are locked at 10pm and you will need to call a number for someone to open the gates if you needed to leave for an emergency.
It would be very helpful & more convenient if you had a gate with a code lock which you could give to the guest incase they needed to leave or if you did not get back before 10pm.
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Customer service is a complete disaster. Disgusting.
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Liked Perfectly located.
Disliked It says "chemical toilets" and they are strict on this. We were denied the access with our composting toilets, as many people before us (Park4Night), be very careful. And yes, I read the policy before booking, I genuinly thought it was "bring your own toilets" since composting aren't that common, and I since I never encountered such a strict rule.
The personnel was mean and unhelpful, even on the phone afterwards, and I got no refund (I booked 1h before coming so of course I couldn't apply for the 14-days policy).
On top of being absolutely uncooperative, I even heard from him "Looks like you lost your money mate". I mean why on earth would someone say something like this to a customer ? Just why ? He even repeated several times that "I chose to ignore the rules on purpose" without even listening to what I was saying.
The only solution proposed by that same man was "You can buy chemical toilets from us". Thank you man! So kind of you.
Customer service is a complete disaster at this campsite and that is really unfortunate considering the beauty of the site and the fact that we were simply looking for one single night. I tried to convice him that I wouldn't need to dump any waste since it was one night but nothing. I was just laughed at.
Please update your description. Please stop this scam and add clarifications around composing toilets. Especially since this isn't the first time you deny access for the same reason, and I'm afraid not the first time do that.
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Peaceful site in amongst nature.
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Liked Peaceful location in the New Forrest. Under the trees out in nature. Some wildlife (apart from ponies) with owls hooting during the night. Friendly staff with choice of pitches ( find your own). Electric hook up available with drinking water and waste/recycling facilities nearby. Reasonable pricing. Motorhome service areas on site. Bike hire available.
Disliked Pot holes galore. No WiFi.
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Beautiful woodland location with excellent…
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Liked Beautiful woodland location with excellent pitches. Fantastic for dogs and walkers!
Disliked WiFi only worked by reception.
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Features
Dogs allowed
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 Car parking by site/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Laundry Parent & baby washroom Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Toilet block Washing-up area WifiGroups welcome
Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Rallies welcome Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all yearThemes
Peaceful Walkers' paradiseUtilities
Charging facilities Dump point Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Dog walk nearbyType
Large (51-200 sites)Accessibility
Uneven terrain; gravel or loose mudNearby leisure
Cycle hire nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horse riding nearbyTouring and motorhomes
Caravan storage facilities Seasonal sitesLocation
Setthorns Campsite
Wootton
New Milton
Hampshire
England
BH25 5WA
Directions Timezone
Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)
GPS
50.8016°N
1.6282°W
Route directions
Nearest transport
Coach
Rail
Ferry
AirportPlease 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
Water quality at nearby bathing waters
| Name | Distance | Type | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christchurch Bay | 7.9 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Milford-On-Sea | 8.6 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Highcliffe | 8.7 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Christchurch Highcliffe Castle | 9.5 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Christchurch Friar`S Cliff | 10.5 km | Estuary | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Must see
Exbury Gardens and Steam Railway 8.7 km
Highcliffe Castle 9.2 km
Beaulieu National Motor Museum 12.5 km
Fort Victoria Country Park 12.9 km
Needles Park - Heritage Attractions Ltd 15.5 km
National Trust
The Needles Old Battery and New Battery 15.9 km
Newtown Old Town Hall 18.5 km
Mottistone Manor Garden 22.4 km
Brighstone Shop and Museum 24 km
Brownsea Island 26.4 km
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
The Naked Man - New Forest 0.9 km
RHINEFIELD HOUSE 3.4 km
Setley - Beaulieu Heath - Setley 3.9 km
New Forest - Brockenhurst - Ober Heath - Brockenhurst 4.9 km
BROCKENHURST PARK 5.1 km
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 Setthorns Campsite have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Setthorns Campsite dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near Setthorns Campsite? You’ll never run short of ideas when staying in the New Forest. Go horse riding, cycling (you can hire bikes locally too) or hiking in the woodland; try your hand at archery, … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Setthorns Campsite?
Read moreCamping and caravan Arrive: 1 p.m. – 8 p.m. Depart by: 11 a.m. - How much does it cost to stay at Setthorns Campsite? From $31.74 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.