New Forest Holiday Parks
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Thinking about taking the family away for a long weekend to the New Forest during summer half term. So far I've only looked at the Sandy Balls (oi, no sniggering at the back) park. Supposedly a 5 star park. Anyone been?
Any thoughts/suggestions on other similar? Rather stay in a nice lodge than caravan (especially after a rather chilly 3 nights in a French Keycamp caravan last Easter).
TIA
Any thoughts/suggestions on other similar? Rather stay in a nice lodge than caravan (especially after a rather chilly 3 nights in a French Keycamp caravan last Easter).
TIA
It's been a while since we did any of that stuff but a Google suggests Hoseasons and Hoburne come up with a few hits. I have a feeling there are one or 2 places towards Christchurch/New Milton area that while on the edge of the Forest itself give you quick access to the coast/beaches if a miracle happens and it's nice or Bournemouth if it's peeing down.
But of all the places to look up first, I just knew you'd be checking your Sandy Balls
Another thought, to the north of Bournemouth there is a 'Go Ape' out door activity type place that might do lodges.
But of all the places to look up first, I just knew you'd be checking your Sandy Balls
Another thought, to the north of Bournemouth there is a 'Go Ape' out door activity type place that might do lodges.
FUBAR: Sandy Balls is supposed to be quite good. A mate of mine's heading there for Easter with his family and their 'van.
The A31/A338 can get blocked up in busy periods to/from Bormuff.
ETA: Mark. - not sure there's accomodation in Moors Valley park?
The A31/A338 can get blocked up in busy periods to/from Bormuff.
ETA: Mark. - not sure there's accomodation in Moors Valley park?
Edited by 5potTurbo on Monday 4th March 15:03
I grew up in the Forest, so know it quite well.
Sandy Balls is about the best there. Naish is OK,
Avoid Shorefield, Hoburne and Bashley like the plague unless you enjoy spending your weekend with fat, shouty, tattooed people who turn up in vans and let their kids run riot.
I know you said you don't want a caravan, but there is quite a nice static caravan park on the beachfront at Mudeford.
Sandy Balls is about the best there. Naish is OK,
Avoid Shorefield, Hoburne and Bashley like the plague unless you enjoy spending your weekend with fat, shouty, tattooed people who turn up in vans and let their kids run riot.
I know you said you don't want a caravan, but there is quite a nice static caravan park on the beachfront at Mudeford.
Had a week at Sandy Balls last year. Absolutely fine and would stay again. Good pool and bike hire shop. The pub food was OK but the Italian restaurant is quite pricey and rather poor. Eat in or off-site would be my recommendation. Some lodges might be in noisier areas ( near the camp field) so that might be worth checking if it bothers you.
Have stayed at sandy balls several times (last visit was probably in 2009, so i hope this info isnt too out of date).
The site is very nice, the shower facilities have always been immaculate, although staying a lodge I dont think you will need to find this out.
The pub on site is friendly and reasonably priced with good food and nice beer. The play park for the kids is fantastic! I paid for a weeks gym membership which of the top of my head was around £20 (although this is obviously out of date) the gym was quite small but well equipped and quiet! The swimming pool is nice and there is also a sauna and steam room, and depending on the time of year there is also a larger outdoor pool.
The en-site shop is quite pricey but large enough with most things you will need. The only thing I cannot comment on is the Chalets themselves as we stayed in a touring caravan at the time!
Its in a good location with places like Beaulieu and the south coast within 30ish minutes drive away!
I hope this helps you!
The site is very nice, the shower facilities have always been immaculate, although staying a lodge I dont think you will need to find this out.
The pub on site is friendly and reasonably priced with good food and nice beer. The play park for the kids is fantastic! I paid for a weeks gym membership which of the top of my head was around £20 (although this is obviously out of date) the gym was quite small but well equipped and quiet! The swimming pool is nice and there is also a sauna and steam room, and depending on the time of year there is also a larger outdoor pool.
The en-site shop is quite pricey but large enough with most things you will need. The only thing I cannot comment on is the Chalets themselves as we stayed in a touring caravan at the time!
Its in a good location with places like Beaulieu and the south coast within 30ish minutes drive away!
I hope this helps you!
sunoco69 said:
Try Rockley Sands mate. That used to be good. Now idea these days but the website looks alright.
But, but, but... that's not the Forest and it's the wrong side of Poole - Hamworthy really - assuming there's ever a "right side" of Poole. OP: Pitch a tent on Turlin Moor. It sounds like it's a countryside place, but in reality it's just WILD.
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