Lakeside Wild Camping
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- 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
Site type
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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 hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
- At least one of the party members must be aged 21 or over.
- Guests are advised to bring a good quality torch with them as parts of the site are unlit.
- Swimming in the lake is not allowed.
Languages spoken
English
Pitch types & availability
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Nice setting and firepits are provided.…
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Liked: Nice setting and firepits are provided.
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Had a very peaceful stay midweek. Will def be back
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Liked: - Waterside Setting - Adorable Wild Camping Site - Cute little shower and clean toilet - Great value - Friendly host
Disliked: - Nothing at all
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Excellent, peaceful, scenic site. Friendly helpful staff
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Liked: This place was out of this world! So quiet and peaceful, full of nature and wildlife. We had the most relaxing nights stay. The stars on a clear night are insane. There were two loungers by the little lake, which were perfect for star gazing. We went on a lovely walk. So many animals to admire. Its perfect for a few nights stay. Thank you so much for having us. We will defiantly be back again!
Disliked: Toilets could be upgraded. And boards put down in some particularly boggy areas to aid cars when travelling in. But other than that it’s beautiful
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Excellent well looked after site.
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Liked: All the site had to offer, the camp was remote enough to not have mobile reception but close enough to town to entertain the children. I will definitly be visiting again at some point.
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Clean, comfortable, friendly owners, peaceful, private
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Liked: Instructions received from owners was very clear on day of arrival. Owners are also on hand at all times, very helpful, friendly and approachable. We ran into an issue and were helped immediately! Pitches are spacious and private. Shower, water and toilet and located nearby. Very quiet and peaceful - it was fully booked when we stayed, and we still felt as though we were in out own world! Lovely stay.
Disliked: No phone signal - not an issue for us as we enjoyed shutting off from the world, but mentioning incase it is an issue to others.
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Peaceful gorgeous place to camp.
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Liked: Absolutely lovely place to stay! We stayed Monday to Friday. The kids loved the lake, exploring and fishing and we enjoyed the local family friendly pub near by. Sarah the owner was wonderful and very welcoming. Kids can’t wait to stay again. The wildlife was great and they caught lots of fish so they were very pleased with themselves! Great place to bond with family as no phone signal or Wi-Fi! Absolute heaven.
Disliked: Nothing!
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The scenery, the quiet and the secludedness along with amenities.…
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Liked: The scenery, the quiet and the secludedness along with amenities.
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Incredibly peaceful site away from any roads and noise. Small site. We had the…
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Liked: Incredibly peaceful site away from any roads and noise. Small site. We had the whole site to ourselves on our first night and even when someone arrived, it still felt very private. Outdoor shower is great and portaloo was clean.
Disliked: Nothing.
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Excellent setting with a beautiful lake at the centre. Easy to get…
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Liked: Excellent setting with a beautiful lake at the centre. Easy to get too and a serene escape from the hustle and bustle of everyday life.
Disliked: Grass was long even in the pitching areas and track to the site was pretty rough in places.
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Lovely wild spot. Simple but clean and comfortable facilities (toilet cubicle and…
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Liked: Lovely wild spot. Simple but clean and comfortable facilities (toilet cubicle and shower). Beautiful scenery. Firepits available to use (bring your own firewood). Loved it.
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Features
No dogs allowed
Portable toilet
Pop-up campsite
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 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
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
Themes
Forest
Lake and/or mountain
Peaceful
Remote location
Spectacular scenery
Wild camping
Wildlife haven
Utilities
Charging facilities
Chemical disposal
Electric car charging point(s)
Gas cylinders available
Recycling available
Renewable energy
Nearby amenities
Bar nearby
Dog walk nearby
Nearby farmers' market
Public transport nearby
Shop nearby
Type
Farm
Pop-up campsite
Tiny (1-10 pitches)
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 GMT (GMT+00:00)
GPS
51.02029°N
-1.45628°W
Nearest transport
Coach
Rail
Ferry
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
Water quality at nearby bathing waters
| Name | Distance | Type | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
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| Calshot | 25.4 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Lepe | 27.2 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Hillhead | 28.1 km | Sea | N/A | Good | Good | Good |
| Cowes | 29.9 km | Sea | N/A | Good | Good | Excellent |
| Lee-On-Solent | 30.1 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
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
Local events
- New Forest and Hampshire County Show (Tuesday 30 July 2024 – Tuesday 30 July 2024)
Brockenhurst, England 22 km
- Wickham Festival (Thursday 1 August 2024 – Thursday 1 August 2024)
Fareham, England 22.9 km
- CarFest (Friday 23 August 2024 – Friday 23 August 2024)
Basingstoke, England 26 km
- Isle of Wight Festival (Thursday 20 June 2024 – Thursday 20 June 2024)
Newport, England 37.1 km
- Isle of Wight Walking Festival (Saturday 11 May 2024 – Saturday 11 May 2024)
Newport, England 37.4 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.
Want to know more about camping in Hampshire?
- 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?
Read moreCamping and touring Arrive: 2 p.m. – Anytime Depart by: noon