Glamping at Lengthy Meadow Campsite, The New Forest

I used to be instantly struck by how pristine your entire website is, and regardless of it being a financial institution vacation and the location being technically full, there was nonetheless a lot area between pitches, and certainly between the three glamping bell tents, so the location felt spacious and the bell tents, splendidly personal.

Exterior the tent, there’s a barbecue and a picnic desk with a parasol, all looking onto a large open subject (typically filled with deer). Inside the large bell tent, there’s a snug double mattress, two single futon chair beds, 2 giant indoor/out of doors beanbags, bedside tables, fairy lights, an electrical cool field and a storage unit containing kitchen necessities.

I set about making the mattress and lugging inside my camp range, pots and pans and varied different issues after which went on to pour myself a glass of wine and make a easy supper of crusty bread and cheese, loved while sitting exterior gazing out on the herd of deer and a number of other ponies.

The right household campsite

While after all on this event, I stayed alone – the bliss of getting sufficient time and area to learn a complete e book in simply 24 hours is indescribable – the location is ideal for households.

The no noise after 10pm rule was abided by and early morning noise from children was additionally fortunately minimal. It felt like a welcoming, well-kept campsite, filled with beautiful, thoughtful campers which so far as I’m involved is an enormous bonus and never all the time simple to search out.

For these with children, there’s a lot area for them to run round or experience bikes, that given the campsite is safe, you may really get just a little peace and quiet of your individual whereas they play and make new mates.

As I found although, you don’t must have children to like this campsite! I spent a few hours exploring the forest and regardless of trails being comparatively busy, it was simple to get lost for a spot of quiet Shinrin Yoku (forest bathing) and nature meditation, which I beloved.

The amenities on website have been all spotlessly clear every time I used them, the washing-up space supplied clear sinks and sizzling water and there have been additionally loads of bins and a chemical bathroom disposal level.

Out and About

For people who like biking and strolling, there’s easy accessibility to plentiful forest trails proper from the campsite, with meandering woodland that results in a stunning river, perfect for paddling in on heat days and easy accessibility to the village of Brockenhurst the place I totally suggest you buy a naughty deal with or two from The Bakehouse.

Native pubs to notice embrace The Huntsman of Brockenhurst and The Snakecather, while additional afield a go to to Burley Village, identified for its fudge and witchy retailers is effectively value a go to too.

For these on vacation/staying longer than a weekend, seaside cities like Bournemouth present an excellent possibility for a straightforward day journey, there’s the Nationwide Motor Museum in Beaulieu and you’ll even get the ferry over to the Isle of Wight from the close by port city of Lymington.

Extra About My Keep

twenty third August – twenty sixth August 2024, I visited over the late August financial institution vacation weekend, staying in a totally furnished bell tent that may sleep as much as 4 (2 adults and a couple of youngsters).

Tenting New Forest function 10 fab campsites in The New Forest, and it’s an space packed filled with issues to do. Good for all the pieces from relaxed woodland walks and bike rides, to afternoon tea in quaint villages and visits to the seaside and naturally, the free-range ponies, pigs and cattle are a pleasure to see!

DISCLOSURE | I used to be invited to remain at Lengthy Meadow Campsite by Tenting New Forest. I’ve not been paid to write down this overview, however I did obtain free lodging.

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Shell loves all issues journey and outside and is a nature-loving, comfy-camping kinda lady. Shell began the Tenting with Fashion weblog after a severe snowboarding accident which left her with a damaged again. Regardless of this she used the outside and therapeutic energy of nature to assist her restoration and she or he continues to spend time outside at any time when she will be able to.

From open water swimming, snowboarding and kayaking to hill walks and meditation, Shell shares her travels and microadventures right here on the weblog and in varied publications she’s written for, Shell has a specific curiosity in selling wellbeing and the various advantages of nature remedy.

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