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Have been to this site two years running. Love the quirky shower facilities, always spotless, and very private. The site is beautiful, clean and well run. It would be such a shame if the club lost this gem. The wardens are helpful and friendly, and run a tight ship to make sure everyone enjoys their stay. Fantastic cycling and walking. Fingers crossed the lease gets renewed.
Our second visit here, we were here last April. This time we stayed for 10 nights, and all took our bikes and trailer for the 2 year old.
We were on a grass pitch which we prefer in the summer for the kids playing in the awning. There were a few heavy downpours but the pitch drained very well. We were surprised that the site was not full near the end of our stay.
The wardens were very friendly and on the ball, they regularly were wandering around to check everything was OK. Some might think that this is OTT, but we didn't mind when they told the kids from next door to us, to stop throwing balls and hitting cars and vans. There was no problem having swing ball and badminton sets up.
As before the shower rooms were very clean, with lots of hot water, although not a lot of pressure. We never had to wait for a shower in early evenings when we used them. We had perfect digital TV reception.
This time we went on lots of bike rides. We took the track to Lyndhurst near the site. It is mainly through the forest on a good gravel track with the last 3/4 mile on a lane and the main road which we walked as we have young children. Also there is a nice shorter route by turning back towards Brockenhurst just over a mile along the Lyndhurst track. It was lovely to do in the early evening when there were lots of deer about. It does come back out onto Rhinefield Ornamental Drive near Rhinefield House Hotel so the last little bit is on the road but it wasn't very busy.
There is a lovely bridge and 'waterhole' area not far along this route which we often walked. In nice weather it was like visiting the beach on a hot day full of families playing and having picnics.
Managed the Lymington to Yarmouth IOW ferry this time. Cost £4.50 all day parking in the Wight Link ferry carpark, then £26 for 2 adults and 2 children for a day return as a foot passenger. But beware there is not a lot to do in Yarmouth. Lovely cafe for lunch by the wooden pier.
We were lucky to be there while the New Forest Show was on 27-29 July. Was about 5 min bike ride(or you could drive it), along the Lyndhurst track which was open to cars just for the show. We were there all day wandering around. Although the food prices were extortionate.
Fish and Chips from Brockenhurst were lovely. Tesco's as always was very busy all of the time but has a good selection.
Used the Swan pub on way to Lyndhurst on Rhinefield Road. Climbing frame in garden with lots of seating inside and out. Not too badly priced on a par with most pubs, menu came across as home cooked food, but it wasn't by the looks of it, but OK.
Went to Ringwood market on the Wednesday, but his was a bit of a let down. Most of it was more like a bootsale, with not many stalls. Not very much else there other than a few shops and Sainsburys and Waitrose. Christchurch was nice with some sandy beaches just up the road in Muddyford.
We love this area, no doubt we will return within the next few years.
What a beautiful location, this has got to be one of the best kept sites that we have visited.
Toilets & showers were spotless, you were given keys for the blocks when you arrived which ensured that only users of the site had access.
The site is kept in immaculate condition, WELL DONE TO THE WARDENS FOR THIS.
Although no ball games are allowed the Wardens allowed us to have our swingball up to keep the kids amused, and it was only a two minute walk outside the site where you could play what ever you wanted.
I hope the rumours are not true about this site possibly having to close after this season.
This site is a MUST if you are visiting the New Forest.
Ideal site for cycling/walking in the New Forest. This is a very open site with plenty of space between pitches. Many of these are not on hard standings and these did become very soggy after a couple of hours rain. Families be warned, we took our 8 year old son with us. There are not any facilities on site for children, I.E. No play park on the site. The only recreation area is off the site, although only a couple of minutes walk. However this is also the dog walking area, so don't play ball games, run or sit down or you will be covered in dogs mess. All the children could do was cycle one way around the site.
The local village is a good 10 mins cycle ride away. The site & toilet block are kept exceptionally clean, although be prepared to wait for a toilet/shower cubicle to become vacant in the mornings.
Have just returned from a 4 night stay at this site and agree with all previous comments from other reviewers in respect of facilities and general cleanliness. The location is lovely and the wardens all work very hard to make one's stay as enjoyable as possible. I have just one minor criticism. I was told by one of the wardens to refrain from walking the dog 'around the edges of the site' and to take him off the site as soon as I felt he needed to relieve himself. I am a responsible dog owner and always clean up after him but I am not able to do anything about his scent marking, which all dogs do! Obviously I did as asked but felt this was a tad unreasonable as I was pitched at the furthest point from the entrance. Dog owners beware - you will be spoken to!
To Find site:- It would be advised not to use satellite navigation for the final stages of the journey to this site. On the approach to Brockenhurst from Lyndhurst on the A337 watch out for the Balmer Lawn Hotel on the left, a little further on, opposite the Carey's Manor Hotel turn right into Grigg Lane signed B3055 Sway/New Milton. Continue to the staggered cross roads and cross into Sway Road, just past the Esso Garage turn right into The Rise, signed Rhinefield / Burley and right again at the T junction into Rhinefield Road. Continue along Rhinefield Road past the Forest Park Hotel and about half a mile further on turn right passing car park on left. Continue along this road (regular speed humps) to site. The final approach to the site is mainly single track. For this reason the site instructions state no arrivals before 12 noon and departures are to be by 11.30am.
This site has a superb location right in the New Forest a couple of miles outside the small town of Brockenhurst. Like a lot of other Caravan Club sites it is well camouflaged from the surrounding countryside. In total there are 127 pitches, of which 62 are hardstandings. They in an open aspect set out around a circular access road. Outside the main season only the hardstanding pitches are used. The site has an interesting toilet block which is round in shape and consists of 12 individual cubicles containing a toilet and shower accessed from the outside of the building. Additionally there are also normal male and female toilets and showers but limited in size. There is also a dish wash area. The laundry facilities are accessed from inside the female toilet area. Whilst the block is kept clean it does seem to be in need of, at the least, a makeover as it is showing signs of age. Reception sells a few essentials and papers may be ordered. There is also an information room with details of local restaurants and places to visit.
There is so much to do in this area. Both Southampton and Bournemouth are within easy reach. Nearer to hand is Lyndhurst which has quite a selection of shops. Brockenhurst has a Tesco Extra for most basics but if you want larger food shops a journey to Lymington would be the nearest option. Closer to the site there are many opportunities for walks, cycle rides and drives.
Just beautifully located. Agree with all that has been said. This is really cycling country and there's a good bus / cycle scheme so you can try out longer one way trips.
Whilst we were there the rain was heavy and the site was very boggy as was Exmoor. The site is always packed full so book very early. Autumn in the New Forest is just unbelievably beautiful, but the newly hatched ponies in spring have the ahhhhhhh bless factor.
Facilities, whilst spotless, are under pressure and showers were full from 7-o-clock till 10.00.
Facilties a bit dated and old and really could do with an overhaul and increase in facilities, but lease is coming to an end so decisions are on hold. The Mad Hatter cafe in the village is excellent plus it sells 5 slices of home-made sponges and other calorific cakes for just £3.75 takeway. Stock up your freezer. Just perfect for cycling picnics and the best value we've ever encountered.
This was our 2nd visit to this lovely, very popular site. We had to book 6 months in advance to get a pitch over the bank holiday weekend but it was worth it. The site was only about a third full as the CC wardens had had to cancel all those booked onto grass pitches due to heavy rain 3 or 4 days before the weekend.
The hardstanding pitches were a good size. The toilet block (with individual shower rooms) is a real asset to this site. Wardens very friendly and helpful. You can walk from the site entrance straight out into the New Forest. The walk to Brockenhurst takes about 20/25 mins - could be quicker if you cut across the heathland but it was very very boggy in some places! There's a fab chinese takeway in town - highly recommended! There is also a cycle route/walk into Lyndhurst (approx 4 miles each way) which is mainly flat and traffic free. Fab, doggie friendly (roof terrace seating outside) tearooms in Lyndhurst called Mad Hatters!
Just got back from here yesterday after 4 night break. Lovely area with lots to do. Wardens on site were very friendly and helpful and the site was well kept. All the hard standing were taken so we had to go on grass which was a bit wet when we arrived after some very heavy downpours, but it did drain out fairly quickly. Felt very safe for kids (6yr old and 7 mth old), our 6 year old learnt to ride his bike while we were there. Although there isn't any play equipment you don't really need it with the woods and streams at your door, but you obviously have to be with them. Make sure you take your wellies, we had many hours of fun playing in the streams.
Nearby area very flat so excellent for bike riding (but we didn't take ours!) Good shower blocks as individual bathrooms. Site nearly full, but didn't have trouble finding free shower. Did tend to go late afternoons though.
We went to nearby Paultons park (£16 each including kids) but you could spend all day there. Also Marwell zoo £14.50 (if you pick up the leaflet there is £1 off voucher), took about 4 hours with lunch stop). Site 1 mile from Brockenhurst so walkable, now got Tesco express (with its own parking) for everything you'd need. Also 2 chinese takeaways, chip shop, indian. Tried China Chef chinese in the main road of shops, OK, but not the best, would try the other one next time. Butchers, bakers and newsagents plus other gift shops.
Nearby Lyndhurst(4 miles with a sign posted path from site) didn't try path so not sure what its like, one to do next time. Lymington is 10-15 minute drive, spent a fortune in M & S food store. Carpark behind free for first hour. Lots of other smaller shops. Lovely marina, but didn't have time to stop there for long. Also looked like boat rides, and ferry to IOW. Waitrose superstore with parking up the road from town.
Saw lots of horses, ponies and donkeys wandering around as you would expect. Great position for exploring, we've still got a long list of places to go next time. Definately go back to the site, probably next year if we can fit it in.
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No Tents 
Caravan Pitches 
Motorhome Pitches 
Small Campervans 
No Glamping Units 
No Statics for Hire 
No Statics for Sale 
No Seasonal Pitches 
Electric Hookups 
Hardstanding Pitches 
Fully Serviced Pitches 
Families Welcome 
Club Members Only 
No Rallies 
Not Naturist Site 
Dogs Welcome 
No Dogs Allowed 
Groups Welcome 
Toilet Facilities 
Hot Showers 
Washing Up 
No Bathroom 
No Baby Changing 
Laundry On Site 
Drinking Water 
Disabled Friendly 
Chemical Disposal 
No Battery Charging 
No Gas Exchange 
No Recycling Facilities 
No Kitchen Facilities 
No Freezer / Fridge 
Motorhome Point 
Wifi Access 
No Shop 
No Bar 
No Restaurant 
No Playground 
No TV Room 
No Games Room 
No Evening Ents 
No Fishing 
No Wild Swimming 
No Indoor Pool 
No Outdoor Pool 
No Horse Riding 
No Cycle Hire 
Golf <5 miles 
No Tennis 
No Beach 
No Watersports 
No Boat Launch 
No Sea Views 
Not Working Farm 
No Campfires Allowed 
No Waterside Pitches 
Public Transport <5 miles
No Dog Walk 
Have been to this site two years running. Love the quirky shower facilities, always spotless, and very private. The site is beautiful, clean and well run. It would be such a shame if the club lost this gem. The wardens are helpful and friendly, and run a tight ship to make sure everyone enjoys their stay. Fantastic cycling and walking. Fingers crossed the lease gets renewed. 
