Rushmere Farm

View prices & book 8.6 26 reviews
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  • Family-friendly site on an organic farm in South Downs National Park
  • Hambledon Vineyard five minutes’ drive; Portsmouth 25 minutes
  • Dogs welcome; pizza oven; workshops; communal fridge
For a holiday with a low impact on the environment, book your spot at Rushmere Farm, a small site with undesignated pitches on the south-western edges of South Downs National Park and about 10 miles north of Portsmouth (25 minutes’ drive). The owners, who grow cereals organically, are available and happy to give a tour of the facilities, so guests can learn more about regenerative farming methods and the oat-based drink produced on site. And if the kids are already groaning at the idea of having to learn anything while on holiday, feel free to reassure them that there are heaps of more child-friendly activities on and around Rushmere Farm. Running around on the camping field, for starters (that works for the family dog, too); getting messy with flour as they help to prepare pizzas for dinner (there’s a pizza oven); or joining a woodworking session. Then there’s the exploration of nearby footpaths and bridlepaths. The surrounding area has no shortage of excellent hiking destinations, with Old Winchester Hill (a nature reserve known for its butterflies and assorted birdlife), plus woodland walks in Catherington Lith Nature Reserve and Forest of Bere, reachable within a 15-minute drive. Then there’s the seaside: pebbly Southsea Beach (35 minutes) is a top spot to sample fish and chips (or an ice cream) and you gaze across the water at the Isle of Wight. The site has basic toilets and showers based in an open-sided building, as well as a washing-up area and a communal fridge-freezer. The nearest shop is a half-mile away (five minutes, or 10 minutes on foot) or, for more choice, you can head into Waterlooville (10 minutes), which also has a handful of pubs and restaurants.

Campground type

Caravan sites 1
RV & Motorhome sites 4
Tent sites 5
Lodges, cabins, pods or huts 3
Open all year
Opens
Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • Group bookings of 3 or more units (e.g. tent, caravan, motorhome or accommodation hire) travelling together are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • Group bookings of 8 or more adults are not permitted (couples and immediate family members excepted).
  • No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • Units longer than 8 metres are not allowed.
  • Guests must bring their own duvets, pillows, sheets and towels when staying in rental accommodation. You will not be allowed to stay if you do not bring these items.
  • This is a quiet campground/park: no music is allowed.
  • Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.
  • There are no bins onsite: all rubbish will need to be taken home with you.
  • There is no reception building on-site: on arrival please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.

Languages spoken

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Reviews

8.6

Overall rating from 26 Pitchup.com customers

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Child friendliness
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PeacefulRemote location

92% would recommend this campground to a friend

92% would stay here again

What customers say

This quiet, rural campsite gets rave reviews for its killer views, chill vibe, and clean, no-frills facilities with handy extras in the communal kitchen. Folks loved the relaxed atmosphere and friendly owners, many keen to come back. While some noted tricky access roads and basic amenities, most reckon it's a ripper spot for a peaceful break.

Summary AI-generated from Pitchup.com customer reviews

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Lovely place

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Rachel B.

Unpowered grass campervan site

Liked Beautiful campsite surrounded by horses in the fields, great facilities and very peaceful!

Disliked Nothing :)

Recommend to friends Visit again

It was a nice area.…

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Anonymous

Unpowered grass tent or trailer tent site

Liked It was a nice area.

Disliked The number of campers in one small field felt too crowded. Only one shower was not enough.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Excellent site with clean facilities, friendly staff and level pitches

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Tapashee D.

Unpowered grass tent or trailer tent site

Liked The utilities are very clean and there are a wide range of things to use such as gas, fridge and freezer, washing machines, stove etc.

Disliked The foot bin was a bit unhygienic but understandable as there were a few problems with the bins. The tent pitch was also a bit small.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Clean facilities, plenty of room, dog friendly, peaceful ✌️

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Ross M.

Unpowered grass tent or trailer tent site

Liked Plenty of room as only 5 (i think) pitches, toilets & shower are clean + fridge, freezer, kettles & pizza oven in the shared kitchen area.
Large field opposit which was perfect for evening dog walk.
Great location for me as only 20min away from my Mum so can combine camping with family visit. Will definitely be back!

Recommend to friends Visit again

A fantastic low impact site, for a quiet getaway, and reset..

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Nigel M.

Unpowered grass campervan site

Liked Everything.
There was nothing to dislike about this site.
A fantastic little, low impact rural setting..
The open sided barn, with all the facilities was basic, but perfectly functional and clean..
The added bonus for us, as we were only staying one night, was being able to use, a double gas burner (along with a pizza oven, paella dish kettles and fridges, if required)
It saved us from getting our cooking stuff out, for just one meal.
The camping area was small, but that was half the appeal for us.
It was so quiet, picturesque, a perfect place to chill out and unwind..
The views from our pitch over horse paddocks and open countryside were stunning.
The sky at night was massive, with minimal light pollution, which made for great star gazing..

Disliked Nothing to dislike

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Very lovely and quiet place. We…

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Yana S.

Unpowered grass campervan site

Liked Very lovely and quiet place. We stopped there for 1 night as a break. Lovely sunset and nature. Very peaceful

Disliked Nothing to dislike, as we knew where we were going. If you want to have very quiet and peaceful evening- it is amazing spot to stay

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Decent shower and toilet facilities Relaxed…

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Tom L.

Unpowered grass tent or trailer tent site

Liked Decent shower and toilet facilities
Relaxed atmosphere
Clean fridge/freezer

Recommend to friends Visit again

Gorgeous site with a vintage farming vibe. Good facilities.

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Denise B.

Unpowered grass campervan site

Liked We had no expectations as this site was booked for an early morning start close to the Ferry. However, the site was a rare gem! Easy to find up a winding hill. It is such a beautiful spot. I wish we were getting married as it’s the perfect venue-gorgeous barn & outbuildings using original farm fittings. I loved the concept behind the site as told in info boards. Lovely 😍

Disliked Nothing…suited us perfectly 😊

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It’s what camping should really all be about.

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Anonymous

Powered grass campervan site

Liked Just about everything. Basic but with character. Wonderful spot if you can drive narrow lanes.

Disliked Didn’t venture in to the shower

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Good stay good value

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sean g.

Unpowered grass campervan site

Liked The location near what we wanted to go see a couple of nice pubs near by. The view shower and toilet, they were basic but clean and more than adequate. The relaxed feel of the place no check in the owner just popped round later to make sure we found everything ok.

Disliked Nothing

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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 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 Local produce 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 Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all year

Camping 2.0

Jumbo tent sites

Themes

Budget/backpacker Leave the car at home Peaceful Wild camping

Utilities

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

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearby

Type

Farm Tiny (1-10 sites)

Location

Rushmere Farm

The Cattleyard

Pit Hill Lane

Waterlooville

Hampshire

England

PO7 4SG

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

50.92605°N
1.0734°W

Route directions

If the ground is dry, please drive through the yard (between the cottages and the shepherd's hut) and into the immediate camping field. There, you can choose an area with enough space for seven other people, or if it's cramped, the site will open up the next field. If the ground is wet, please contact the site before driving into the field. Those with campervans can park on the hardstanding in the yard.

Nearest transport

Coach
5.2 km Cowplain Shops
5.2 km Cowplain Shops
5.5 km Precinct
Rail
9 km Rowlands Castle Rail Station
9.3 km Portchester Rail Station
9.4 km Cosham Rail Station
Ferry
12.8 km Portsmouth Continental Ferry Terminal
14.6 km Portsmouth Harbour Station Pier
14.7 km Eastney Ferry Landing
Airport
20.3 km Southampton 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

Attractions and activities nearby include: - Hambledon Vineyard: five minutes’ drive - Sky Park Farm (deer park): 25 minutes - Marwell Zoo: 25 minutes - Portsmouth Historic Dockyard (Nelson’s ‘HMS Victory’, Spinnaker Tower, ferries to the Isle of Wight): 25 minutes - Paultons Park Home of Peppa Pig World: 40 minutes - Broadlands Estate (18th-century mansion): 45 minutes - National Motor Museum, Beaulieu: 55 minutes.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Eastney 15.9 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Southsea East 16.4 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Hillhead 16.4 km Sea N/AGoodGoodGood
Beachlands West 16.6 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Lee-On-Solent 16.7 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Portchester Castle 10.2 km

Charles Dickens' Birthplace Museum 13.3 km

Uppark House and Garden 13.4 km

Portsmouth Historic Dockyard 14.3 km

Gunwharf Quays 14.6 km

National Trust

Uppark House and Garden 13 km

Hinton Ampner 14.1 km

Winchester City Mill 22.2 km

Bembridge Windmill 26.8 km

Hindhead Commons and The Devil's Punch Bowl Caf� 31.7 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

Hambledon and the Murder Stone 0.9 km

Hambledon - The Birthplace of Cricket 0.9 km

Hambledon - South Downs Way - Monarch's Way 3.3 km

Soberton - Droxford 4.8 km

Horndean - Blendworth - Finchdean - Chalton 5.6 km

Local events

  • Arundel Festival (Saturday 16 August 2025 – Saturday 16 August 2025)

    Arundel, England 37.2 km

  • Farnborough International Airshow (Monday 20 July 2026 – Monday 20 July 2026)

    Farnborough, England 44 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 Rushmere Farm have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Rushmere Farm dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Rushmere Farm? Attractions and activities nearby include: - Hambledon Vineyard: five minutes’ drive - Sky Park Farm (deer park): 25 minutes - Marwell Zoo: 25 minutes - Portsmouth Historic Dockyard (Nelson’s ‘HMS Victory’, Spinnaker … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Rushmere Farm?
    Camping and caravan
    Arrive:  2 p.m. –  7 p.m.
    Depart by:  11:30 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Rushmere Farm? From $40.50 (for 1 night, 4 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.