Lakeside Wild Camping

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Grass pitch and fishing lake
Grass pitch and fishing lake
Farmyard track
Escape the rat race
Visitor image of the large wilderness pitch
Shower shack
Running free
1st carp of the trip
My daughters 1st carp
1/60
Farmyard track
Escape the rat race
Visitor image of the large wilderness pitch

  • Peaceful site on the edge of a Hampshire village
  • Sir Harold Hillier Gardens 1.5 miles; Winchester 20 minutes' drive
  • Fishing lake available; under a mile to the nearest pub
Lakeside Wild Camping is a place to immerse yourself in nature – those passing through this peaceful part of the world often spot hares, birds, three species of deer and, occasionally, an elusive otter. Located in the green Hampshire countryside, this site is within easy walking distance of the small village Braishfield and close to lots of excellent visitor attractions including Winchester, Paultons Park and the Sir Harold Hillier Gardens. Getting here is very much a memorable experience in itself, as you'll need to travel down a farm track through a field of friendly cows (and another field of sunflowers, when they're in season) to reach your pitch. Once here, you can look forward to a good standard of facilities and plenty of space, plus access to a secluded fishing lake (angling is available on site). Itchy feet? Footpaths are on hand to reach villages in the immediate vicinity, making it easy to get to Braishfield's village pub (20 minutes' walk at a leisurely pace) or to explore further afield. A 10-minute drive will take you to the red brick market town of Romsey on the gorgeous river Test, where there are shops, restaurants, cafés and a railway station.

Campground type

Tent sites 5
Open now
Opens 1 July
Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • Group bookings of 5 or more adults are not permitted (couples and immediate family members excepted).
  • No bachelor/bachelorette parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • At least one of the party members must be aged 21 or over.
  • Swimming in the lake is not allowed.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Tue, 1 July to

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Reviews

9.4

Overall rating from 34 Pitchup.com customers

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Wild campingPeaceful

94% would recommend this campground to a friend

94% would stay here again

What customers say

This peaceful, back-to-basics campsite boasts a wild setting perfect for stargazing and wildlife. Reviewers love the quiet, spacious, private pitches by the lake and the allowance of fires. Basic, clean facilities (portaloo, hot shower) are provided. Some mention overgrown bits and tricky access tracks. Phone signal is patchy.

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The site is very quiet with…

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Casra M.

Unpowered grass tent or trailer tent site

Liked The site is very quiet with lots of space, the lake is beautiful and peaceful. The instructions were very helpful on how to find the site and the owner was incredibly helpful. Would highly recommend anyone coming for a near wild camping experience

Recommend to friends Visit again

All in all it was a nice experience with relaxation.

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Edward A.

Unpowered grass tent or trailer tent site

Liked Went camping with my partner, and we where lucky that we had the place to our self's the second day.
The best spot is right by the lake with a short walk to the shower and toilet.

This place is a nice spot for relaxation and not much noise at all unless the farmers are about.

The only thing I suggest is to be prepared to collect and chop firewood if your making a fire.

Disliked Finding the place at night is a bit tricky by finding the campers sign and following directions.

Sara was a nice enough to pick up our phone call late at night and guide us.
I mentioned to her that it would be great to get a bigger sign so everyone can find the place easy.

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Very quiet, peaceful site, with friendly…

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Keith W.

Unpowered grass tent or trailer tent site

Liked Very quiet, peaceful site, with friendly owner. A Short stroll across fields to the local pub, which is well worth a visit.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Definitely would be returning

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Carri M.

Unpowered grass tent or trailer tent site

Liked Lovely little lake
Plenty of spots
Caught Loads of nice little trout and a good lot of medium bass

Disliked Alot of bushes around pond so hard to not get snagged in parts.

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Beautiful! Exactly what we wanted and…

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Eric B.

Unpowered grass tent or trailer tent site

Liked Beautiful! Exactly what we wanted and as described!

Disliked A little hard to find but worth the effort

Recommend to friends Visit again

La tranquillité. Près de Mottisfont.…

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Virginie M.

Unpowered grass tent or trailer tent site

Liked La tranquillité.
Près de Mottisfont.

Disliked Aucune indication pour arriver au camping. Personne autour qui le connaît. Nous avons cherché pendant 30 minutes alors que nous étions tout près.

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If you’re looking for a secluded wild campsite, this is it!

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Anonymous

Unpowered grass tent or trailer tent site

Liked The quietness, wildness and the lake! Had the whole campsite to ourselves.

Disliked Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

Back to nature!

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Lee M.

Unpowered grass tent or trailer tent site

Liked It’s back to basics very quiet with lots of space, great pub in walking distance. Toilet was clean and no phone signal which is a blessing!

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Was great, supplied fire pits Really fun…

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George V.

Unpowered grass tent or trailer tent site

Liked Was great, supplied fire pits
Really fun friend people
Recommend

Recommend to friends Visit again

Not bad, if the landscaping is cleaned up, I'd probably go back.

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Josh B.

Unpowered grass tent or trailer tent site

Liked Quiet, small area, fires are allowed, clean toilet and hot water shower.

Disliked Vegetation was quite overgrown. Me and my son ended up with about 5 ticks each on us, some decent landscaping would make a world of difference. The grass was very long and the vegetation from the pond was thick and encroaching. Having designated "tent" areas would help, instead of allowing people to drive all over the grounds, making ruts when it's wet, makes it hard to find a flat area for even a small tent.

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Features

No dogs allowed

Portable toilet

Pop-up campground

Campfires 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 Watersports

Amenities 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 Wifi

Groups welcome

Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed No dogs allowed No pets allowed

Themes

Bush Lake and/or mountain Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Wild camping Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities Dump point Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearby Nearby farmers' market Public transport nearby

Type

Farm Pop-up campground Tiny (1-10 sites)

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horse riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Leisure/theme park nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Surf school nearby Watersports nearby

Location

Lakeside Wild Camping

Moors Farm

Sandy Lane

Romsey

Hampshire

England

SO51 0PD

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)

GPS

51.02029°N
1.45628°W

Route directions

Head to the Wheatsheaf Inn, Braishfield (SO51 0QE). Turn down the road that runs adjacent to the pub (Common Hill Road), go past the social club and take the next turning right through the farm gateway. You will see a sign that says Loan Oak Farm. Go over the cattle grid and follow the stone track straight down the centre of the field until you reach a fence line. You will also see a sign saying 'campers this way'. Go through the gate and turn immediately right. The gate for the site is visible in the distance.

Nearest transport

Coach
10.2 km Southampton Uni Interchange
10.2 km Southampton Uni Interchange
10.2 km Southampton Uni Interchange
Rail
4 km Romsey Rail Station
6.4 km Chandlers Ford Rail Station
6.5 km Mottisfont & Dunbridge Rail Station
Ferry
14.3 km Southampton Vehicle Ferry Terminal
14.5 km Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal
17.1 km Hythe (Hants) Ferry Terminal
Airport
10.3 km Southampton Airport
37.8 km 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

Local attractions and activities include: - Sir Harold Hillier Gardens: five minutes' drive - Romsey: 10 minutes - Mottisfont Abbey: 15 minutes - Paultons Park: 20 minutes - Winchester: 20 minutes - Marwell Zoo: 25 minutes - Hawk Conservancy Trust: 30 minutes - Salisbury Cathedral: 35 minutes.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Calshot 25.4 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Lepe 27.2 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Hillhead 28.1 km Sea N/AGoodGoodGood
Cowes 29.9 km Sea N/AGoodGoodExcellent
Lee-On-Solent 30.1 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Mottisfont Abbey Garden, House and Estate 6.2 km

Paultons Family Theme Park 10.3 km

Winchester Cathedral 11 km

INTECH Science Centre & Planetarium 14.1 km

Southampton Maritime Museum 14.2 km

National Trust

Mottisfont 6.2 km

Winchester City Mill 11.3 km

Hinton Ampner 21.5 km

Mompesson House 24.5 km

Stonehenge Landscape 30.2 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

SIR HAROLD HILLIER GARDENS AND ARBORETUM 1.1 km

Monarch's Way, Michelmersh and Braishfield 4.8 km

Farley Mount - Ashley - The Clarendon Way 5.3 km

BROADLANDS 5.4 km

MOTTISFONT ABBEY 5.9 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 Lakeside Wild Camping have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Lakeside Wild Camping dog friendly? No View all features
  • What attractions are near Lakeside Wild Camping? Local attractions and activities include: - Sir Harold Hillier Gardens: five minutes' drive - Romsey: 10 minutes - Mottisfont Abbey: 15 minutes - Paultons Park: 20 minutes - Winchester: 20 minutes - … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Lakeside Wild Camping?
    Camping and caravan
    Arrive:  2 p.m. –  Anytime
    Depart by:  noon
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Lakeside Wild Camping? From $52.05 (for 1 night, 4 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.