Gambledown Farm
Gambledown Farm
4.96 /5
Gambledown Farm offers a family-friendly rustic adventure with four off-grid safari tents. Set in Hampshire, very close to the edge of the New Forest. Don't let that fool you, however, as there are fabulous farm animals to meet, beaches close by, 15 minutes in the car takes you to Paulton's Park, and even Stonehenge is only a 35 minute drive away. Pet friendly too!
Runner up of Best Family Campsite South East England in our 2023 Camping and Glamping Awards
Featured in our 2024 Outstanding Sites list of reliably excellent camping, glamping, and touring sites
Glamping site with great onsite facilities, including a playground and farm animals to feed!
Safari tents situated on a peaceful farm just outside of Romsey, a 35 minute drive from Stonehenge
10 minutes from Paultons Park and Peppa Pig World, award winning family theme park
About Gambledown Farm
This historic farm dates back to 1875 and stretches over an incredible 270 acres. It nudges the borders of the New Forest National Park, which makes for plenty of great days out. There's also elegant Winchester, 30 minutes away, world-famous Stonehenge within 35 minutes, and the Dorset beaches within a modest 45 minute drive. The glamping safari tents are set at the top of the field with views over the Hampshire Downs and Salisbury Plain, the best of two counties. The safari tents stretch across the site, sleeping six and including ensuite facilities for an extra luxurious stay. Inside each is a log burning stove, kitchen area with sink, gas hob and cool box - plus there's a BBQ outside for those summer evenings. Guests sleep in a large master bedroom with a king-sized bed, plus there's a second bedroom with twin beds and a sweet cupboard bed that sleeps two children. Meet the shorthorn beef cattle that calve each April, and in the spring, there are lambs to bottle feed. You can also enjoy regular pizza nights and stew pots, giving guests a flavour of the farm. There is also a barrel sauna available to hire. Located on a private road, it's fantastically safe for playing children who won't have to worry about passing traffic. Surrounding Gambledown is woodland and a living willow tunnel that brings alive the beauty of a stay in nature. Dogs are welcome to join you at this site with up to two well-behaved dogs per tent. However, please ensure that they are kept on a lead at all times.
Gambledown Farm is open from 01/04 to 30/10 in 2024 and 2025.
All safari tents are fitted with an ensuite bathroom including a flushing toilet, hot water shower and wash basin. There is a play area with a slide, swings and climbing frame. You'll also find an undercover games area and plenty of surrounding walks.
A pizza from the wood-fire oven is the perfect family meal and the site's farm shop stocks a range of meat, local ice cream, tea/coffee and more. There is also a barrel sauna available to hire. The Hatchett Inn is in the village, two miles from site.
Adult only
Allow commercial vans
Allow pets
Bike hire
Café / restaurant
Communal BBQ
Disabled facilities
Drinking water
Electric hookups
Entertainment
Family friendly
Fires allowed
Fishing
Games room
Glamping
Golf
Horse riding
Hot tub
Internet access
Kids club
Kids playground
Laundry
Near beach
Near pub
Open year round
Peaceful
RV pitches
Shop
Showers
Swimming pool
Toilets
TV room
Vineyard
Water hookups
Watersports
W.C. disposal
There are 5 accommodation options on-site
Bookable pitches and accommodation options
Safari Tent
Max 6 people
An African style safari tent with an ensuite, a king sized bed, second bedroom with twin beds and a cupboard bed. Access to second bedroom through master. Living, dining and kitchen areas and a log stove.
4 x Safari Tents
Max 6 people
Sleeping up to six, these African style safari tents include an ensuite, a king sized bed, second bedroom with twin beds and a cupboard bed. All include living, dining and kitchen areas as well as a wood burning stove.
4.96 /5
100%
would recommend
"Camping under the stars with the luxury of hot water, a bathroom and very comfortable beds"
Russell D - Aug 2024
"A wonderful glamping experience - a fab team who think of everything"
Lally M - May 2024
"Such a lovely place to stay"
Lara M - Aug 2023
Great location and tents!
Recommends site
Rob M
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We had an amazing three nights at Gambledown Farm! The kids loved being on a working farm and there was so much do locally. Brilliant stay and we will be back!
Site's response
Thank you for taking the time to review your stay last week at Gambledown Farm. It's lovely to hear that you and your family enjoyed the working farm and the glamping and we look forward to welcoming you back. Our team are pleased to have positive feedback. Kind regards, Tamara and Amber.
Great time at Gambledown Farm
Recommends site
Mark D
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Tranquil and peaceful site, local to many activities and wonderful walks. Large, clean safari tents with fire pit outside. Lovely welcome, and a small but convenient honesty shop for cold drinks, ice cream and some basic needs, plus plenty of electronics charging if needed.
Site's response
Dear Marc, thank you for taking the time to review your stay at Gambledown Farm with your family. It's lovely for our team to hear your feedback and we are so pleased that you enjoyed your visit. We hope to see you again, Tamara and team.
A fantastic family break
Recommends site
Russell D
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We have just spent 3 nights at Gambledown Farm. It's a great location close to the New Forest. The safari tents are spacious, it's a fun combination of camping under the stars with the luxury of hot water, a bathroom and very comfortable beds. There are some fantastic country walks from the campsite and my daughter loved the farm animals, particularly the chickens and option of fresh eggs every day.
Site's response
Russell, thank you for taking the time to review your stay last week at Gambledown Farm. We're so pleased to hear that you all enjoyed your stay and found the tents comfortable and that your daughter enjoyed the chickens and collecting fresh eggs. Our team really appreciate the feedback.
Site tariff
Things to do on site and in the Romsey area
There's plenty of room here to play and get active or even get competitive with a round of team games. Finish every day with a visit to the horse, pigs and rabbits and say hello to some spindly legged new calves if the season's right.
A small shop onsite with beef, lamb and pork is available, so there's no excuse not to cook up something delicious in your safari tent and feast the night away.
Just south of where you are staying, the New Forest is an absolute delight for walking and cycling routes. There are too many picture postcard villages to count and this is a place where wild horses roam freely.
A few villages away is a stream that is perfect for a freshwater dip, and there are tennis courts to try out on the village green. Don't miss the National Trust's Mottisfont Abbey, which is a grand setup with a very tasty cafe, or catch your own tasty morsel at the Woodington Fishery, which is 10 minutes away in the car. Another unmissable stop is Salisbury Cathedral, home to the Magna Carta.
Paulton's Family Theme Park is a handful of miles away and has rides especially for little ones, plus fun entertainment for all the family.
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