The Old Airfield Reviews
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The Old Airfield is a family-fun campsite set on an old RAF base in the south eastern corner of the New Forest, located near Burley and four miles from the sandy beaches at Mudeford and Highcliffe. There are spacious grass pitches for campers with tents, caravans and motorhomes, as well as 20 glamping bell tents. Observe the famous New Forest ponies right from your pitch and go for picturesque countryside walks.
4.59 /5
38 reviews
95%
would recommend
One night only
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Penny S
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Back to basic camping with the luxury of a portaloo.. plenty of space, friendly staff, horsebox bar which was cute...just what we needed to escape life with a firepit and guitars 🥰🥰
Girlie's get away
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Bernadette P
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It was just 1 night both my friend and I love it. Quiet and peaceful. Having the food trucks, little bar and communal area was just the best I will definitely be back. Thank you x
Chilled out but facilities basic!
Rhona M
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Location is lovely, really spacious and great space for playing. Even though it's busy, there's plenty of space for everyone. One area for more groups, one for families and an adult field. Chilled out festival feel. However, lower stars as there is only 1 tap for drinking water and 1 small washing area, both by the porta-showers which took 4 minutes to walk to. For the cost, a few more taps, sinks and showers would be good.
Site's response
Hi Rhona Thank you for leaving a review and I so glad you felt the campsite was spacious and there was plenty of space for playing but sad that you marked us down on taps and washing facilities. I am sorry that you only found the 1 tap and 1 small washing area. We have taps situated around the airfield strip and also another washing area. We would really appreciate you reconsidering your review. Vivien.
Great setting
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Angharad L
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Beautiful setting, off-grid on a beautiful evening. Full of history, this airfield was where planes set off for the Battle of Britain. Huge amount of space (obviously very level!) between campers and a really good vibe and atmosphere. Had no time to plan for this trip, but no need as when we arrived a cocktail bar and pop-up pizza stall awaited - perfect! Lovely balance between off-grid and no cooking/washing up necessary :) Added bonus was being surrounded by the beautiful New Forest ponies.
Amazing!
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Luciana C
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It was so good, we had a great time. The coffee trailer on site was very useful and the food truck was good! The shower was the best, hot, clean and nice.
Fantastic
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Samantha B
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Highly recommend. Good clean facilities, helpful staff and loads of space. We camped in the woods, which was lovely and peaceful.
Clean and peaceful campsite
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Sophie C
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The campsite was a short drive away from shops and the beach and had a good atmosphere. The toilets and showers were always clean, and only a short walk away from wherever you camp as they were placed around the site. The people were lovely and made sure everyone was comfortable with their stay there.
Great campsite
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Alina C
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Really happy with the campsite, would come again! The location is great, quiet and very close to a few beaches. We stayed there over the weekend, Friday - Sunday, and we had a barista and a breakfast truck in the mornings and a pizza or noodles van and a bar truck in the evenings. There were fire pits and logs available for renting. The showers, toilets, and washing area for dishes were all very clean throughout the day. Loads of horses nearby and of course, the New Forest. Very family friendly, so highly recommend!
Nice camping site
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Olivia P
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Clean portaloos and showers, nice staff and reasonably priced food and drinks.
Quiet location
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Emma P
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Owen, the onsite manager, was brilliant. Went round to all guests asking when they wanted the shower block turned on. Made sure we were all happy. On one level, it was great as there were so few people staying and we got a fab pitch with great sunset views. On the other, no barista coffee van or breakfast van on weekdays.
Great place
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Monika G
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Really frendly owners, great location, quiet place. We had a wonderful time.
Relaxed and spacious
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Rhiannon S
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A really lovely spot with loads of space for the kids to play. Choosing your own pitch is great too. The compost toilets were clean and well managed and the showers fab. They were quite far from our tent, but this wasn't really a problem for us. The drinks van and different food vans each night were great-meant less cooking for us which is always a winner! We really enjoyed our stay here and would definitely return - it's location nearby to beach and forest was perfect too.
Good location
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Dan H
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Spacious and nice to pick your own pitch. Very noisy in the evenings until late and didn't like the compostable loo.