Occupying part of what used to be a WWII airfield, Holmsley Campsite offers an ideal location in the New Forest National Park. Within a 15 minute drive of Highcliffe Beach and just 25 minutes from Bournemouth, it is the perfect place for exploring. Campers in tents and tourers have a range of pitches to choose from, including grass, hardstanding and the option of electric. Be sure to also keep an eye out for visiting New Forest ponies!

4.74 /5

65 reviews

98%

would recommend

Overall
4.74
Location
4.86
Value for money
4.72
Service
4.74
Facilities
4.66
Cleanliness
4.74

1 night stay, hardstanding, no mains

Julie M

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Sprinter-Type Campervan - Non Electric Hardstanding PitchesJul 2024

First time here. Lovely location, although we thought we may be within walking distance of a pub and village to visit, but you do need a car, or you could cycle. We wanted something to eat on arrival (around 1.30pm) but were disappointed the shop did not have anything until pizza that evening. We decided on a coffee and were given a cup to go get one from a machine. Suggest coffee and teas made and served here would be a nice idea as lovely seating outside. Very peaceful and lots of space around. Toilets and showers were very clean and nice. However, only one hairdryer which was broken. I would recommend this campsite though, especially for families, because of the cleanliness and vast space. Not forgetting the horses. Also, it is in an area between two villages so if staying longer than we were, you can explore a little more.

Beautiful, clean, spacious

Emily T

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Medium Tent - Non Electric Grass PitchesJul 2024

We will be back! Lovely and clean - friendly staff!

Happy staff!

Becky H

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Sprinter-Type Campervan - Electric Grass PitchesJul 2024

We were welcomed by a lovely Australian man who explained everything very well! We then proceeded to follow Tina who showed us to our pitch with her nifty bike! The staff clearly enjoy their work environment because they were all happy. We didn't use the shop/takeaway service but nice to know it was there if needed! Shame the rain happened, otherwise we would have joined the quiz! Lots of staff walking round which is nice to know in case we had any questions. The showers & toilets blocks were super clean and always stocked up! The only comment we have as a group that had never been to the site before, we had no idea where to find drinking water & we couldn't find it anywhere. We asked a family next to us but they also weren't too sure as they had just arrived as well. We could have asked but we made it work for 1 night.

Great campsite

Jenny W

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Large Tent - Electric Grass PitchesJul 2024

Lovely campsite site in the middle of the new forest. Will definitely be returning.

Great location for everyone

John A

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VW-Type Campervan - Electric Grass PitchesJul 2024

Beautiful location and campsite. Spacious and staff helpful, excellent for cycling and walking, lovely to see the horses roaming wild and free. Something for everyone, not too far from a variety of beaches. Certainly recommend a visit.

Beautiful

Maxine J

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VW-Type Campervan - Electric Grass PitchesJul 2024

Absolutely gorgeous location, wild horses greeted us on arrival. The campsite is very well looked after and all the facilities are kept very clean. Lovely walks just outsides the gate. Beautiful beaches only 10 minutes away. Will definitely be back. Thank you, it was a great weekend.

Beautiful site

Emma C

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Large Tent - Non Electric Grass PitchesJul 2024

Absolutely beautiful campsite, great facilities, all spotless at any time of day. Staff all very friendly and helpful, will definitely be back.

Excellent - great weekend break

Alyson E

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VW-Type Campervan - Electric Hardstanding PitchesJul 2024

Great weekend break. Warm welcome, very helpful staff. Facilities were clean and within easy reach, well serviced. The location is great, always love seeing the ponies.

Perfect for dogs

Natgan M

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VW-Type Campervan - Non Electric Grass PitchesJul 2024

Large sprawling site surrounded by woodland, heathland, paths and trails - all teaming with wildlife. You’d be hard pushed to find a better site for dogs. It was relatively quiet during my stay.

Helpful staff

Angela O

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Motorhome - Electric Hardstanding PitchesJul 2024

Our first outing in our new motorhome and could not have picked a nicer spot. We found the staff helpful and knowledgeable regarding the local area. Staff worked meticulously to keep toilet and shower blocks clean; especially as it was a wet weekend. We will definitely return before the end of the season.

Great site

Michael C

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Twin Axle Caravan - Electric Hardstanding PitchesJul 2024

Great site, will use again.

Good, once we got there!

Martin M

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VW-Type Campervan - Select Electric Grass Pitches Jul 2024

Confusing information prior to our arrival. We booked and they gave a postcode of BH23 7EQ for the site. This gave a location some distance away from the actual site. Luckily, I have done a lot of cycling in the area and remembered Helmsley. It is also well signposted. The staff could not have been more helpful though and the site is spacious and beautifully located. Despite 1 inch of rain falling on our first night, the land drains very well and the site did not become muddy. The shop was well stocked and the shower / toilet blocks were clean and the water was hot. Prices are higher than expected and, though we would love to do a 'dry week' here, it might not be affordable.

Fabulous

Nick C

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VW-Type Campervan - Electric Hardstanding PitchesJun 2024

Our first night away in our campervan was spent here. Staff are super accommodating and friendly. The site is beautiful, rural and of outstanding natural beauty. Great amenities, showers are free too and the toilets have toilet paper. Nice area to wash up, drinking water available and chemical waste facilities. We will be back for sure.

One night stay with two dogs

Paul T

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Sprinter-Type Campervan - Non Electric Grass PitchesJun 2024

Stayed with my wife and two dogs in my van, lovely walks, very clean and tidy.

Grass pitch

Sarah W

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Large Tent - Electric Grass PitchesJun 2024

This campsite is in a great location. It was a nice, large grass electric pitch. The toilet block was nice and clean.

Perfect

Annie F

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Small Tent - Non Electric Grass PitchesJun 2024

Lovely campsite. Nice and peaceful, would definitely come again!

Fantastic!

Gareth C

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VW-Type Campervan - Select Electric Grass Pitches Jun 2024

Fantastic site, lovely service from staff. Great access to New Forest. Excellent for dogs. Would highly recommend paying the extra for a select electric pitch.

Great campsite

Stephen P

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Single Axle Caravan - Electric Grass PitchesJun 2024

First time at this site and was straight away impressed by the staff who greeted us - all very knowledgeable and friendly. The site was so clean and spacious. Lovely walks for dogs just outside the site. Would highly recommend this place.

Great place to spend a relaxing time

Norman B

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Single Axle Caravan - Electric Grass PitchesJun 2024

Friendly staff and very helpful too. Such a pleasant place to stay. Wonderful areas around the campsite to walk our two dogs.

Family get-together

Vanessa H

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Single Axle Caravan - Select Electric Grass Pitches May 2024

We had a great weekend here, with our adult kids.

Lovley stay

Liam S

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Single Axle Caravan - Electric Hardstanding PitchesMay 2024

Site is really nice. Lovely and clean toilets and showers were clean and hot. A really good site.

Fab place in the forest

Laura R

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Single Axle Caravan - Electric Hardstanding PitchesMay 2024

Amazing weekend had, lots of open space for the kids to play. Nice big pitches, not too squashed in and the facilities were ok too! Shop & take away service was great! Would definitely come back!

Great location and site

Zoe B

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Single Axle Caravan - Electric Grass PitchesMay 2024

Great location, horses right outside the campsite and lovely walks. Good park, people are very helpful and friendly, good onsite shop. Toilets/showers could be cleaned more often, especially as site was busy. But there are plenty.

Excellent staff and campsite

Ann B

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Single Axle Caravan - Electric Grass PitchesMay 2024

The staff were very friendly when we arrived and throughout our stay. It is an excellent site for dogs and there are several walks directly from the site. The toilet blocks are very clean and the only failing is that water runs from the end shower through the rest in the men's lower block, and the temperature is difficult to regulate in the lower ladies block.

Lots of space and right in the heart of the New Forest!

Julie M

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Single Axle Caravan - Electric Grass PitchesApr 2024

We enjoyed our stay at Holmsley. What is not to love? Right in the heart of the New Forest, plenty of space and everything we needed. Staff were extremely helpful and welcoming.