Get back to nature at Setthorns Campsite, nestled in a secluded location in the New Forest National Park. Tucked away in the forest, guests can enjoy wildlife spotting and easy access to a network of walking and cycling routes. There are no onsite facilities, with a selection of grass and hardstanding pitches to choose from, as long as you have your own chemical toilet. The beach and Beaulieu are also within a 15 minute drive.

4.67 /5

28 reviews

96%

would recommend

Overall
4.67
Location
4.89
Value for money
4.64
Service
4.86
Facilities
4.21
Cleanliness
4.75

Convenient location to overnight and explore the area

John V

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VW-Type Campervan - Non Electric Grass PitchesOct 2024

We arrived after check in closed due to rubbish traffic on the M3 and M27. The site staff called to ask what time we expected to arrive, and then left instructions in a box. The site is quite noisy during the day being next to a footpath which is well used by dog walkers and horse riders, so not really peace and quiet, but from 10pm to 7:30am, the gates locked and a curfew ensured there were no disturbances from late arrivals while we tried, not very successfully, to sleep - heavy rain and strong winds in the trees all night - can't really blame the site for that :) In an area that goes to great lengths to discourage any overnight park ups anywhere, Setthorns provides a useful option as a base to explore the locality.

Beautiful, peaceful place

Angela M

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Large A-class or Tag Axle Motorhome - XL Electric Hardstanding PitchesSep 2024

Beautiful, peaceful site. Lovely walks through the New Forest. Our pitch was a really good size.

Superb site

Melvyn C

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Sprinter-Type Campervan - Standard Electric Hardstanding PitchesSep 2024

A great site, so quiet and friendly, with great staff.

10/10

Gary T

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Motorhome - Select Electric Hardstanding Pitches Sep 2024

I recommend. The site had friendly staff, peaceful surroundings, with walks and woodland tracks. It was ideal for dogs and bikes.

Good

Lynette M

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Motorhome - Standard Electric Hardstanding PitchesAug 2024

Lovely campsite. Would be easier if the water supply was closer to each pitch.

Fabulous!

Julier K

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Motorhome - Standard Electric Hardstanding PitchesAug 2024

First time we have stayed, we will definitely be back. Perfect, spacey pitches 😀

Great staff and site

Hayley C

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Medium Tent - Non Electric Grass PitchesJul 2024

A brilliant spot for our camping weekend with 2 young kids & 2 dogs. Beautiful surroundings and plenty of walking routes & wildlife. Staff were very helpful before & during our visit. It would be great to have some sort of pot wash and/or toilets for the price, but that's just personal opinion as campers.

Nice place

Robert P

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Single Axle Caravan - XL Electric Hardstanding PitchesJun 2024

Nice place, relaxing and beautiful large pitches. Will be going there again in September.

Great stay in a great location

Mary F

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Single Axle Caravan - Standard Electric Hardstanding PitchesJun 2024

Setthorns is a relaxing place to stay with plenty of walking trails into the forest. The staff were friendly and helpful and the caravans and motorhomes were well spaced. The reception including a shop was open all day every day. The grey water disposal points, fresh water collection points and rubbish bins were all accessible and spotlessly clean. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend Setthorns and will definitely be camping there again.

Quiet, well kept site

Bruce W

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Motorhome - Select Electric Hardstanding Pitches Jun 2024

Quiet, well kept site. Easy to find and excellent for walking dogs.

Back to nature

Peter F

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Single Axle Caravan - Select Electric Hardstanding Pitches Jun 2024

This site is perfect if you are looking to get back to nature and away from regimented caravan sites. The pitches are nestled within the trees and we were visited most days by deer. There were plenty of fresh water stations, rubbish bins and chemicals waste points within easy reach of the caravans, so not having toilets and showers on site was no hardship. Most important of all was the absolute peace and quiet and informality. I will definitely be going back.

Our most fave campsite

Rebecca S

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Single Axle Caravan - Select Electric Hardstanding Pitches Jun 2024

Everything is great but some toilets and shower facilities would make it better. Beautiful location and late check out available. 100% go!!

Amazing forest

Solange P

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Twin Axle Caravan - Select Electric Hardstanding Pitches May 2024

Amazing place. Great for kids too, everybody have a personal space and we had a bench and electricity. I would call this place a hidden gem.

Top site

Robert M

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Motorhome - Select Electric Hardstanding Pitches May 2024

Ultra friendly staff. It's a big site, well spaced out. Doesn't seem packed. In the middle of forest, great dog walks from pitch. All good. Our first visit, not our last.

Weekend break

Tony D

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Motorhome - Standard Electric Hardstanding PitchesMay 2024

Park as described. Lovely setting among trees.

Nice quiet campsite

Kate L

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VW-Type Campervan - Select Electric Hardstanding Pitches May 2024

Stopped for 3 nights to visit flower show at Beaulie. Chose a hard standing electric pitch in high spec area. Plenty of room for our camper van. Took a porta loo and toilet tent. Unable to put up a wind break as brought wrong pegs with us and area is stony. No facilities on sight but with porta potty it was fine. They do check on arrival that you have toilet facilities with you. Able to walk to sway for a meal about 20-30 minutes walk to The Silver Hind and also ate at hare and hounds but further on but can walk it or take car.

Loved it......

Kerry S

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Motorhome - Select Electric Hardstanding Pitches May 2024

Was really nice being in the woods with the mix of the wildlife. We saw deer, squirrels, robins, was so lovely to be so close and the bike ride trails were excellent…. Some very nice pubs on route too!!

Peaceful location

Robert M

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Motorhome - Select Electric Hardstanding Pitches Apr 2024

Setthorns is undoubtedly a peaceful location - the downside is that there is nothing within walking distance, it's a 30 minute bike ride to the nearest pub and about the same in the opposite direction to find a shop. The premium pitches are large and well spaced, but the included picnic benches are well overdue replacement. Considering there are no toilet or shower facilities, the pitch prices seem on the high side, but if tranquillity is what you are seeking, then this site certainly delivers that.

Weekend stay at Sethorns

Paul H

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Sprinter-Type Campervan - Non Electric Hardstanding PitchesApr 2024

Stayed overnight on a grass pitch with no electric in our camper and had the whole area to ourselves, with the exception of the ponies wandering through. Absolute heaven. Definitely a campsite for adults who like peace, quiet and woodland. No kids, no beer gardens with play area and the fact there's no toilet/shower block make it that bit more "wild". Great place to stay and bring the dogs and, of course, a bottle or two of wine!

A lovely site

Fraser D

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Motorhome - Standard Electric Hardstanding PitchesApr 2024

A beautiful site in a beautiful location. Easy to walk to the local villages and a short car ride away from great tourist locations. Will be back in the summer.

Lovely relaxing stay - we will be back!

Helen P

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Single Axle Caravan - Select Electric Hardstanding Pitches Mar 2024

We are new to caravanning and wanted to stay in a natural setting. It was awesome - perfect and we will return!

Forest fantastic

Gordon W

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Motorhome - Select Electric Hardstanding Pitches Mar 2024

Forest setting was lovely. Great base for touring around. Facilities very good.

Peaceful site in great location

Rhianna L

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Motorhome - Select Electric Hardstanding Pitches Mar 2024

We only stayed here one night but enjoyed our stay. We arrived later than expected and reception was closed so we were worried we wouldn't be able to get in, but the reception team had left a note and map for us in the post box, which was really helpful and very appreciated. The campsite itself is beautiful, it really feels like you're in the forest, very peaceful and quiet. We found the water/electric facilities easy to find and use. Great campsite.

Quiet site in the middle of nature

Yasmine S

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Sprinter-Type Campervan - Select Electric Hardstanding Pitches Mar 2024

Very good and helpful.

Lovely

Sylvia M

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Motorhome - Non Electric Hardstanding PitchesMar 2024

What a lovely 'off grid' experience. Staff were friendly and the walk into Sway was easy. We plan to visit again.