Bottom Pond

Views over grassy fields
Views over grassy fields
Views over fields
Views over the countryside
Surrounded by the countryside
Woodland walks nearby
Grassy pitches in the field
A street in winchester
Winchester cathedral
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  • 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.

Campground type

RV sites 3
Tent sites 2
Opens

Languages spoken

English

French

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Features

No dogs allowed

Pop-up campground

Leisure on park

Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Playground Recreation room/arcade TV room Takeout Tennis Watersports

Amenities on park

Bath available Car parking by site/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Free wifi Grocery store Ice pack freezing Internet access Laundromat Parent & baby washroom Payphone Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Restrooms Shower available Washing-up area Wifi

Groups welcome

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

Rules

Barbecue grills allowed Barbecue provided Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed No dogs allowed

Themes

Budget/backpacker Hikers’ paradise Peaceful Remote location Wild camping Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities Dump station Electric car charging point(s) Propane/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

Bus
3.5 mi Broadway Guildhall
8.3 mi Southampton Uni Interchange
8.3 mi Southampton Uni Interchange
Rail
2.9 mi Shawford Rail Station
4.1 mi Winchester Rail Station
5.3 mi Eastleigh Rail Station
Ferry
10.7 mi Southampton Vehicle Ferry Terminal
10.8 mi Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal
11.5 mi Hamble-le-Rice Ferry Landing
Airport
6.5 mi 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 2020201920182017
Hillhead 14.4 mi Sea N/AGoodGoodGood
Calshot 14.8 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Lee-On-Solent 15.4 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Lepe 16.8 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Stokes Bay 17.5 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

INTECH Science Centre & Planetarium 2.7 mi

Winchester Cathedral 3.6 mi

Mid-Hants Railway 'Watercress Line' 6.3 mi

Southampton Maritime Museum 10.6 mi

Mottisfont Abbey Garden, House and Estate 12.2 mi

National Trust

Winchester City Mill 3.5 mi

Hinton Ampner 5 mi

Mottisfont 12.2 mi

Uppark House and Garden 16.7 mi

The Vyne 20.9 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

MAGDALEN HILL CEMETERY 2.7 mi

Upham - Woodcote - Green Hill - Upham 2.8 mi

Upham - Street End 2.8 mi

Shawford - Highbridge - Marwell - Shawford 2.9 mi

COMPTON END 3.5 mi

Local events

  • CarFest (Friday, August 22, 2025 – Friday, August 22, 2025)

    Basingstoke, England 13.6 mi

  • Isle of Wight Festival (Thursday, June 19, 2025 – Thursday, June 19, 2025)

    Newport, England 21.9 mi

  • Goodwood Festival of Speed (Thursday, July 10, 2025 – Thursday, July 10, 2025)

    Chichester, England 24.9 mi

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

    Farnborough, England 27.6 mi

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

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  • When can I check in and check out of Bottom Pond?
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    Arrive:  3 p.m. –  8 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
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