Lepe Meadows Campsite

Friendly helpful campsite manager, Chris. Cleanliness, access to beach and New Forest.

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We really liked this campsite. The pre-pitched tents were fantastic and well equipped with everything we needed (except bedding and towels).

We were with another family with small children and the space around the tents was perfect for them to play and explore.

We had no problems with ticks as some other reviews mentioned. We asked the camp site host when we arrived who said we'd be fine as long as we stayed out of the long grass at the edges of the campsite.

Really close to the beach, not close enough to walk but there's tons of parking at the seafront although it's not free.

The toilet and shower blocks are in trailers as this isn't a permanent site. They got really smelly and hot by the end of the day. Only 3 (female) toilets, 4 showers and 2 washing up sinks for the whole site so quite long queues at busy times. It would have been nice to have a drinking water stand pipe so you didn't need to join the washing up queue just to fill up water bottles.

Location, friendly welcome, quietness.spacious site.

Facilities, washing up area not covered, sometime no hot water, once no water at all.

It’s a relaxed campsite with a friendly welcome. The ground is flat and drains really well. We had heavy rain but it didn’t seem to affect the site at all.
It’s in a good location for exploring the area especially Lepe Country Park which we loved.

It’s very basic so be prepared. We didn’t expect portaloos and portashowers though they were kept clean. Plus take a torch to the loo as there is no lighting after dark.

We had a great stay here and I would highly recommend. The campsite is in a great location for visiting the beach or going out to explore. The facilities are clean and well kept.
The guy who lives and works in the reception is a absolute asset to the campsite, so friendly and helpful. Great that you can hire fire pits, camping stoves etc.
We will definitely be back!

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Relaxed atmosphere, friendly host (thanks Chris!), great location for beaches and exploring. Kids loved it and it was safe for them to run around. We will go back, especially good value for money going in the week.

Nothing really - toilets and showers okay.

The camp manager was fantastic. Informative and helpful. We had a horrendous night of heavy rain and storms and he came out to our tent on several occasions through the night to check the guy ropes etc. Such a comfort when you’re not a regular camper and you have children with you.

Bit noisy so close to the road. But that’s it!

Peaceful, pretty field that feels miles from anywhere but is only a short drive to shops. Helpful, friendly fella managing the site. Being able to have campfires/fire pits is wonderful.

No recycling facilities, hot water for showers only available for a few hours a day and no light in the loos at night, a push/timed light would be great.
It would be good if hardwood instead of softwood was being sold for the fires, less would’ve used as it would last longer.

Small and friendly site, but with plenty of space for kids to run around/kick a ball.
We were complete novices yet found Chris - the site manager - very approachable and helpful, without being intrusive. Actually regarding Chris, we were aware of some previous negative reviews regarding his attitude, etc...well he must have an evil twin, because the Chris we met seemed a really genuine and decent sort!
Facilities were appropriate and adequate, especially considering the very reasonable price charged.

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I liked the warden Chris very helpful, the hot showers, the relaxed site, the space between pitches

No lights in the toilets