Ladybird Farm

9.7 123 reviews
Peaceful relaxing campsite
Peaceful relaxing campsite
Outdoor
Views of sunsets on the hill
Meadow bell tent
Rural campsite
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Outdoor
Views of sunsets on the hill
Meadow bell tent

  • Peaceful site in a hamlet on the edge of a traditional village
  • A 10-minute drive to Fordingbridge and the New Forest National Park
  • Half a mile to the local pub via a footpath; walkers' paradise
Getting back to basics is the aim of the game at Ladybird Farm, made up of grassy paddocks set in a small hamlet on the edges of the traditional English village of Rockbourne. Attractions and activities at this Hampshire park are focused on its natural surroundings, with peaceful vibes boosted by a no-noise policy after dark and the facilities extending to toilets and two showers. Local walks are easily accessed too at this site in the Cranborne Chase and West Wiltshire Downs National Landscapes, on the network of footpaths snaking through the surrounding countryside. A row of thatched cottages following the line of the river flowing through the valley is a minute's stroll from the site, too, and a pub serving food and booze is a short saunter away. If you fancy bringing a bit of decadence to your break by dining out for every meal, a couple of other inns are in the villages of Damerham and Whitsbury, both about a five-minute drive or under a 45-minute walk via a car-free trail. Restaurants are in Fordingbridge just on the outskirts of the New Forest National Park (10 minutes’ drive), along with a cinema, a park on the Avon and a supermarket. To source food, head to the on-site honesty shop, which sells honey, eggs, bread and charcoal, or try the village shop in Sandleheath, five minutes' drive away, to bag supplies for the barbecue. Cook up your findings while you get toasty by one of the site’s firepits (logs are also available to buy on base).

Site type

Motorhome pitches 5
Tent pitches 15
Rent a tent 5
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Please note
  • The site does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dogs Act (i.e. XL Bully, Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro).
  • No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • The site caters for families (immediate members) and couples only - bookings from all other forms of groups are not accepted.
  • At least one of the party members must be aged 18 or over.
  • Units longer than 5.4 metres are not allowed.
  • This is a quiet site: no music is allowed.

Languages spoken

English

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Reviews

9.7

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Peaceful

100% would recommend this site to a friend

99% would stay here again

What customers say

Ladybird Farm: Peaceful, family-friendly camping with a back-to-basics vibe. Clean facilities, spacious pitches, and great owner hospitality. Enjoy the quiet, though phone signal can be spotty. Nearby walks and pubs are a bonus.

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Perfect location for Camping or Glamping

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Perdeep C.

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked Perfect camping location in the New Forrest with plenty of parking.
The sky at night is a must-see.
Showers and toilets are great, coupled with an outdoor Kitchenette for all to use.
Wonderful hosts who also offer retreats and wellness activities.

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A lovely site that we would certainly return too

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Christopher S.

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked Welcoming hosts, lovely site with clean and reliable showers, toilets and even an outdoor covered kitchen area with hot water sinks, hobs etc. Perfect local walks, beautiful night skys, very quiet area.

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Attentive hosts, relaxed atmosphere, quaint setting.…

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Frank H.

Non-electric grass campervan pitch

Liked Attentive hosts, relaxed atmosphere, quaint setting.

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Awesome little campsite. Was incredibly welcoming…

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Mark R.

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked Awesome little campsite. Was incredibly welcoming and restored my faith in humanity that there was an honour system for all payments. Did exactly what it said on the tin and the pub down the road did some of the BEST food I’ve ever had at a pub!!!!

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Excellent site. Very helpful and friendly.…

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Andrew G.

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked Excellent site. Very helpful and friendly. Good pitches. Clean facilities. Had a lovely stay.

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Lovely chilled camp site, very quiet.…

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HELEN M.

Non-electric grass campervan pitch

Liked Lovely chilled camp site, very quiet. Back to basics but everything you need. Good facilities and Hannah and family are lovely hosts, definitely recommend

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We really enjoyed our stay.

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Kevin C.

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked Very friendly owners. Everything you needed for a fun camping stay. If you forget anything chances are they will have it available for you to use.

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Excellent site with clean facilities, friendly staff and level pitches

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Anonymous

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Liked The site is very clean and beautifully maintained with a very welcoming and friendly atmosphere. The camp kitchen was especially helpful and we loved toasting marshmallows by the fire at night. The location of the sight is peaceful with little light pollution which is perfect for star gazing (on our second night we enjoyed a tremendous display of shooting stars!)

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Gemma W.

Non-electric grass campervan pitch

Liked Quiet site, lovely location, good walk across fields to local pub

Disliked Nothing

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Perfect for a short break where a lack of home-comforts aren't missed.

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JY T.

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked Quiet, traditional. Really loved the 'back to basics' feel. No dogs off leads, no music, just opportunity do proper old-skool family camping. Youngest loved riding bike around site, walks around the local fields and evening camp fire. Limiting the number of pitches ensures this is a perfect site, feeling miles away from home when in reality we are 25 minutes away. Hannah was a wonderful host, chatty and helpful. Will definitely be back next year!

Disliked Nothing, the site was exactly as we wanted.

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Features

Pop-up campground

Dogs allowed

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 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 Dogs allowed all year

Camping 2.0

Jumbo tent pitches

Themes

Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise 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 Shop nearby

Type

Farm Pop-up campground Small (11-25 pitches)

Accessibility

Bathrooms: Large spacious shower Uneven terrain; gravel or loose mud

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Climbing nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horse riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Leisure/theme park nearby Mountain biking nearby Outdoor pool nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Watersports nearby

Location

Ladybird Farm

Rockbourne Road

Fordingbridge

Hampshire

England

SP6 3NE

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

50.96015°N
1.83585°W

Route directions

The campsite entrance is located to the rear of Bon Fluer and Garden Cottage along a private drive. Follow the camping signs. What3words: mastering.hoops.wagers

Nearest transport

Coach
12.8 km Millstream Coach Park
12.9 km Meeting House Lane
13.5 km West Street
Rail
12.4 km Salisbury Rail Station
16.8 km Dean Rail Station
20.4 km Tisbury Rail Station
Ferry
25.8 km Tuckton Tea Gardens Ferry Landing
25.9 km Christchurch Quay Ferry Landing
26 km Wick Christchurch Ferry Landing
Airport
20.3 km Bournemouth International Airport
33.4 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

Stonehenge is within a half an hour drive's and other historical places of interest are close by – including the Rockbourne Roman Villa Museum just 15 minutes’ walk away. Breamore House (10 minutes) is a prime place if you prefer your outings to include a glimpse of a country pile’s stately paintings and furniture, while the New Forest Water Park (15 minutes) has modern facilities like a wakeboarding centre and inflatable aqua park as well as places to kayak using the available equipment. For swimming instead of paddleboarding, the sandy sweep of Bournemouth beach is 35 minutes south and is reachable on a scenic journey that goes through the lush green Moors Valley Country Park & Forest. If you’d rather stick to the area’s old-school offerings, Salisbury and its spectacular cathedral are about 20 minutes’ drive away and the ancient town of Ringwood with a weekly market dating back to the Middle Ages takes 25 minutes to reach. And of course, there’s not much in the area more ancient than the New Forest, created by William I in about 1079 for royal hunts...

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Christchurch Highcliffe Castle 26.4 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Christchurch Friar`S Cliff 26.4 km Estuary N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Highcliffe 26.6 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Christchurch Avon Beach 26.7 km Estuary N/AExcellentExcellentGood
Bournemouth Fisherman`S Walk 26.7 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Breamore House 3.7 km

Salisbury Cathedral 11.9 km

Wilton House 13.4 km

Old Sarum 15 km

Paultons Family Theme Park 20.2 km

National Trust

Mompesson House 12.1 km

Little Clarendon 17 km

Philipps House and Dinton Park 17.6 km

Kingston Lacy 21.6 km

Mottisfont 22.6 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

BREAMORE 3.7 km

BOVERIDGE HOUSE SCHOOL 5.8 km

HALE PARK 6.6 km

Godshill - Pitts Wood Inclosure (New Forest) 7.3 km

Godshill - Frankenbury - Castle Hill 7.4 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 Ladybird Farm have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Ladybird Farm dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Ladybird Farm? Stonehenge is within a half an hour drive's and other historical places of interest are close by – including the Rockbourne Roman Villa Museum just 15 minutes’ walk away. Breamore House (10 … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Ladybird Farm?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  noon –  8 p.m.
    Depart by:  noon
    On-site accommodation
    Arrive:  noon –  8 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
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