When can I check in and check out of Bottom Pond?

Camping and caravan Arrive: 3 p.m. – 8 p.m. Depart by: 11 a.m. Read more

Bottom Pond

Family-friendly site in the South Downs National Park
A 10-minute drive from Winchester and the Watercress Line
Access to a private woodland with a bridleway to the South Downs Way

With countryside views and a good likelihood of spotting local wildlife and (if you’re lucky) birds of prey, Bottom Pond is an attractive little spot. The sunsets and stars are noteworthy too – after all, the family-friendly site is in the South Downs National Park, an area well-known for its wildlife and stunning scenery by day, and its dark skies by night. The views are indeed stunning from Bottom Pond, with green fields making up the scenery. The site has private access to a woodland area, which has a bridleway connected to the South Downs Way. This 100-mile walking trail will surely keep keen hikers occupied or set a challenge for those who want to walk a short way before returning for sunset on the pitches. On a starry night, it shouldn't be hard to find a spot to unwind, as Bottom Pond is in a peaceful spot surrounded by the countryside of the national park. However, that doesn’t mean that civilisation is far away – in fact, it's pretty close, as Winchester city centre is a 10-minute drive away and packed with historic attractions and a tempting range of restaurants for meals out. Alternatively, hit the shops to pick up bits for an alfresco meal back at your pitch – Bottom Pond permits barbecues so, if you time it right, you might get to sink your teeth into your first burger just as the sun is setting over the surrounding fields.

Site type

Languages spoken

English

French

Nearby sites that are bookable on Pitchup.com

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable sites.

Features

No dogs allowed

Pop-up campground

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

Themes

Budget/backpacker Peaceful Remote location Walkers' paradise 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 Dog walk nearby Nearby farmers' market

Type

Pop-up campground Tiny (1-10 sites)

Accessibility

Disabled facilities

Nearby leisure

Cycling nearby Golf nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby Tennis nearby

Location

Bottom Pond

Morestead

Winchester

Hampshire

England

SO21 1JE

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London GMT (GMT+00:00)

GPS

51.02083°N
-1.26047°W

Nearest transport

Coach

5.7 km Broadway Guildhall

13.4 km Southampton Uni Interchange

Rail

4.7 km Shawford Rail Station

6.6 km Winchester Rail Station

8.5 km Eastleigh Rail Station

Ferry

17.3 km Southampton Vehicle Ferry Terminal

17.4 km Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal

18.5 km Hamble-le-Rice Ferry Landing

Airport

10.5 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

With Winchester (10 minutes’ drive) an easy drive away, it's easy to mix a bit of city time in with your country break. The 17th-century Winchester Cathedral (10 minutes) has a medieval library and a Norman crypt. You might also want to pay a visit to The Great Hall (15 minutes), which has a medieval round table rumoured to be connected to King Arthur. After visiting some historical sites, it might be time to get some hikes under your belt. There are over 100 steps leading to the top of St. Catherine's Hill (five minutes), which overlooks a gorgeous river valley. Winnall Moors Nature Reserve (10 minutes) in Winchester has flatter terrain. The longest walk, which is four and a half miles long, passes by water meadows and a river. If hiking sounds a little too intense for your lazy-day plans, head to Marwell Zoo (five minutes), a huge animal park that's home to meerkats, tigers, giraffes and other exotic beasts. A steam-powered ride on the Watercress Line (15 minutes) from Alresford makes a great day out too, with a a museum and heritage signal box to see before you board your train.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name	Distance	Type	2020	2019	2018	2017
Hillhead	23.2 km	Sea	N/A	Good	Good	Good
Calshot	23.9 km	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Lee-On-Solent	24.8 km	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Lepe	27.1 km	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Stokes Bay	28.1 km	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

INTECH Science Centre & Planetarium 4.3 km

Winchester Cathedral 5.9 km

Mid-Hants Railway 'Watercress Line' 10.1 km

Southampton Maritime Museum 17.1 km

Mottisfont Abbey Garden, House and Estate 19.6 km

National Trust

Winchester City Mill 5.6 km

Hinton Ampner 8 km

Mottisfont 19.6 km

Uppark House and Garden 26.9 km

The Vyne 33.7 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

MAGDALEN HILL CEMETERY 4.4 km

Upham - Woodcote - Green Hill - Upham 4.5 km

Upham - Street End 4.5 km

Shawford - Highbridge - Marwell - Shawford 4.7 km

COMPTON END 5.7 km

Local events

CarFest (Friday, 22 August 2025 – Friday, 22 August 2025)
Basingstoke, England 22 km
Isle of Wight Festival (Thursday, 19 June 2025 – Thursday, 19 June 2025)
Newport, England 35.3 km
Goodwood Festival of Speed (Thursday, 10 July 2025 – Thursday, 10 July 2025)
Chichester, England 40.1 km
Farnborough International Airshow (Monday, 20 July 2026 – Monday, 20 July 2026)
Farnborough, England 44.4 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.

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Frequently asked questions

Does Bottom Pond have a swimming pool? No View all features
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What attractions are near Bottom Pond? With Winchester (10 minutes’ drive) an easy drive away, it's easy to mix a bit of city time in with your country break. The 17th-century Winchester Cathedral (10 minutes) has a medieval … Read more
When can I check in and check out of Bottom Pond?

Camping and caravan

Arrive: 3 p.m. – 8 p.m.

Depart by: 11 a.m.

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