Fernwood Glamping
Fernwood Glamping
4.96 /5
Fernwood Glamping is situated in the picturesque New Forest National Park, an ideal location for a glamping adventure. Pick between a beautifully furnished gypsy caravan and a rustic shepherd's hut. Snuggled into a woodland area or overlooking the field where deer and rabbits are frequently seen, it is hard to believe you are only minutes from the friendly market town of Ringwood. Easy access to the A31 will take you to beaches, Poole, and more!
Set in the glorious New Forest National Park, only 20 minutes to Bournemouth and the coast
Small, peaceful glamping site with beautiful finishing touches and welcoming owners
Charming glamping units with private loos and fire pits - perfect for toasting marshmallows!
About Fernwood Glamping
This peaceful site is located just outside the traditional New Forest market town of Ringwood. Guests will be thrilled with the space for their children to play and enjoy watching the buzzards making lazy circles in the sky, seeing deer in the field and hearing the many birds in the trees - from woodpeckers in the day to owls at night. Spaced over 25 meters apart, the shepherd's hut and gypsy van are perfect for two and will also sleep two young children (up to age 10). The accommodation is some distance from the main house and looks out over the fields, well away from the crowds and with a much higher degree of privacy than on a regular campsite. Each unit has a small wood burner, which will have you toasty warm in a few minutes and keep you cosy even after you let it die down. A basket of wood is provided for you to use with the wood burner indoors. The shepherd's hut has a mini-fridge and kettle and a large picnic bench outside. The gypsy van uses a nearby thatched summer house (with tea/coffee making facilities) with decking overlooking the pond. Both the gypsy van and the shepherd's hut have their own compost toilet nearby (as well as use of a shared flush toilet and electric shower up near the house). You may want to enjoy the sunset with a glass of wine and a BBQ - perhaps even toasting a marshmallow or two on the fire pit or chiminea outside (pick up an extra basket for a small fee on site, which should last 1-2 evenings). Whilst there is an electric socket for charging devices, lighting is provided by fairy lights, tea lights, lanterns and a torch. Bedding and towels are provided for the double beds, with a sleeping bag with an integral pillow for younger guests. Please note, access to the gypsy van is via steep stairs with a climb required to get into the top double bed. A continental breakfast hamper can be ordered in advance as an optional extra, which includes cereals, warm bread rolls and muffins, jam, fresh fruit and yoghurt, milk and juice. This will be brought out to the hut/summer house in the morning. It is a memorable place to stay with children (best suited for ages 4-10 due to bed length). If you have younger children, please note there is a hot wood burner, high tree house and unfenced pond. The owners guarantee a friendly welcome and will do anything to make your stay more enjoyable. Fernwood Glamping has previously been selected for the addition of Bradts Slow Travel Guide for The New Forest.
The Shepherd's hut is available from March to December. The Gypsy van from 15th March to the end of September.
Both glamping units have their own compost toilet nearby. Shared facilities include a shower room and a flush toilet near the main house.
The wooden tree platform makes a good deer hide. The summer house is used by the gypsy van guests and provides tea and coffee making facilities and a mini-fridge, a selection of games, and local guidebooks. There is a kettle and mini-fridge in the shepherd's hut.
Several local cafes in Ringwood serve coffee, breakfasts, or brunches. There are plenty of shops takeaways at the bottom of the hill, including a Tesco and a fish and chip shop, just a ten minute walk away.
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 2 accommodation options on-site
Bookable pitches and accommodation options
Shepherd's Hut
Max 4 people
A rustic hut, fully updated to include wood burner, double bed, bench seat bed and pull down bed. Fairy lights, tea lights and lanterns lights, with an electric socket. Sleeps 2-4. Private eco loo and access to shared shower (or private solar shower).
Gypsy Caravan
Max 4 people
Unique and beautifully painted, built on original 1930s dray base and fully updated. With 4ft double bed, extra bed for kids, wood burner and electric socket. Sleeps 2-4. Private flushing loo and access to shared shower (or private solar shower).
4.96 /5
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Gypsy caravan with my 2 daughters
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Suzie M
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We had 2 nights in the magical gypsy caravan and it was lovely. The location was peaceful and perfect for a little escape while still having access to all the wonders of the new forest. Rachel provided us with wonderful treats and everything we could ask for to make our little camp run smoothly. Access to the summer house also meant I had somewhere to rest and read in the evening while the kids enjoyed hunkering down in the caravan watching movies on their tablets. I personally enjoyed all the lovely little thoughtful books in the summer house, while the kids were enchanted by the garden and the swing. Sleeping in the caravan was cosy and comfortable. We were very sad to leave.
Site's response
Thank you Suzie for writing such a fabulous review for us. It was lovely to meet you and your two girls. I'm glad you were able to enjoy the space in the summer house as well as the cosy Gypsy Van. It was great to hear you had a good morning at The New Forest Water Park just down the road. We would love to see you all again.
Wonderful, peaceful place
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Lorraine H
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We had the most wonderful stay at fernwood last August. We had use of both the gypsy caravan and the shepherds hut which meant we had the whole place to ourselves. Both were incredibly comfortable and beautifully presented. We spent many hours chatting in the summer house or on the deck drinking fizz as well as lovely long walks in the nearby New Forest. Our hosts were friendly and welcoming and the breakfast hamper was extremely well-stocked and scrumptious! Can't recommend this peaceful, beautiful place highly enough.
Site's response
Thank you Lorraine for taking the time to write a review for us. We are glad you had such a good time with your friends here. The summer house is always a great place to meet up when you book both units.
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Frazer W
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Our visit was a few days in early April, with varied weather and a 5 year old. Luckily the Fernwood site is in a fantastic location, both for local shops and food options, and with the forest and outdoor activities. We easily filled our days by keeping busy, aided by the guidebook provided. Plus we had the options to light fires, use the summer house and plenty of blankets to keep warm. Strongly recommend it if you're looking for an easy camping experience with some nice luxuries.
Site's response
Thank you Frazer for writing us such a fantastic review. We really enjoyed having you all here. I'm really pleased the photo guidebook was helpful before and during your stay. It does sound as though you were able to make the most of your visit, exploring the area and also relaxing at Fernwood.
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Things to do on site and in the Ringwood area
The site is just a minute from the A31 which takes you into Southampton or to Bournemouth and Poole (with popular sandy beaches and cinemas). From the centre of Ringwood (30 minutes walk) it's easy to access the main cities in the area by bus. Alternatively, buses leave every 20 minutes from the bottom of the hill.
The market town of Ringwood is on the edge of the New Forest and retains much of its original character. Every Wednesday the marketplace is blocked off for the traditional street market, and every evening it is buzzing with people, for meals out and drinks in the pub. During the daytime, there are plenty of small and unique shops to browse, and plenty of coffee shops too.
Ringwood is also on the Avon Valley Path, a 34-mile route across fields and footpaths across the forest and alongside the beautiful River Avon that takes you from Salisbury Cathedral to Christchurch Priory.
The Castleman trail also runs along an old railway track with sections open near Burley and again from Ringwood, through Moors Valley Country Park and on to Poole.
There are lots of family friendly attractions and things to do nearby including:
- Owl Raptor and Reptile Centre (5 minutes)
- Blashford Lakes Wildlife Reserve (10 minutes)
- Avon Heath Country Park (10 minutes)
- The New Forest Water Park (10 minutes)
- Go Ape Moors Valley (15 minutes)
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