As the subject says, we're off to Sandyballs in the New Forest tomorrow for a few nights, got a great deal (£30 for 3 nights.) It's our first experience of pitching on all weather surface. Got my rock pegs & and extra groundsheet for under the tent so should be ok. Weather is set to rain for the whole time though..
Post last edited on 13/05/2013 20:18:40
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Quote: Originally posted by Julia Coops on 13/5/2013
You've got a bargain - when I looked to book it was £170 for 3 nights
Indeed we did. As we are going during the week, it appears to be a lot cheaper. We also got 3 nights for the price of 2 which made it that little bit more appealing I'll definately report back with photo's!
Ellen
------------- 2014 Camping
July - 2nights at Longacres, Lingfield, Surrey
August - 3 nights at Rother Valley, Northiam, E.Sussex
Sept - 4 nights at Lincoln Farm Park, Standlake, Oxfordshire
Sandy Balls have massively increased their prices this year, but we have had lots of literature throught his year with offers so clearly no-one is booking at the full rate.
Quote: Originally posted by Rizzo on 15/5/2013
Sandy Balls have massively increased their prices this year, but we have had lots of literature throught his year with offers so clearly no-one is booking at the full rate.
Any offers for the end of the month? That's when we want to go but don't want to pay £170!
Quote: Originally posted by scotzlynnie on 13/5/2013I wonder what the inspiration was when naming the campsite?? Don't get much sand in a forest surely lol
Actually, that's exactly what it is named after - large (size of a house) lumps of sand in vague ball shapes in the area. I'm not sure if they were natural or man-made - natural, I think.
£30 for 3 nights is an amazing deal, although obviously because mid-week and not in school holidays - we paid £45 a night in half-term week last year .
It is a fun site, with lots of evening activities that the kids really enjoyed. However, pool is annoying - too small for size of the site so they have to do a reservation system. Who wants to book a swim in a pool?
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Quote: Originally posted by scotzlynnie on 13/5/2013
I wonder what the inspiration was when naming the campsite?? Don't get much sand in a forest surely lol
Actually much of the New Forest is very sandy soil. What you don't get a lot of in the Forest is trees. A great deal of it is without tree.
Anyone taking dogs to this area should be aware of this
Amazing family weekend with old steam engines, classic car displays, market stalls, and full catering and bar. And camping on site - Save £25 by booking in advance.
Topic: Sandyballs tomorrow
I'll definately report back with photo's! 
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