Gambledown Farm
Gambledown Farm
4.9 /5
Gambledown Farm offers a family-friendly rustic adventure with four off-grid safari tents. Set in Hampshire, very close to the edge of the New Forest. Don't let that fool you, however, as there are fabulous farm animals to meet, beaches close by, 15 minutes in the car takes you to Paulton's Park, and even Stonehenge is only a 35 minute drive away. Pet friendly too!
Peaceful farm site set amongst beautiful countryside, feed the farm animals!
Glamping site with safari tents and great onsite facilities, including a playground
Situated just outside of Romsey, a 35 minute drive from world famous Stonehenge
About Gambledown Farm
This historic farm dates back to 1875 and stretches over an incredible 270 acres. It nudges the borders of the New Forest National Park, which makes for plenty of great days out. There's also elegant Winchester, 30 minutes away, world-famous Stonehenge within 35 minutes, and the Dorset beaches within a modest 45 minute drive. The glamping safari tents are set at the top of the field with views over the Hampshire Downs and Salisbury Plain, the best of two counties. The safari tents stretch across the site, sleeping six and including en-suite facilities for an extra luxurious stay. Inside each is a log burning stove, kitchen area with sink, gas hob and cool box - plus there's a BBQ outside for those summer evenings. Guests sleep in a large master bedroom with a king-sized bed, plus there's a second bedroom with twin beds and a sweet cupboard bed that sleeps two children. Meet the shorthorn beef cattle that calve each April, and in the spring, there are lambs to bottle feed. You can also enjoy regular pizza nights and stew pots, giving guests a flavour of the farm. There is also a barrel sauna available to hire. Located on a private road, it's fantastically safe for playing children who won't have to worry about passing traffic. Surrounding Gambledown is woodland and a living willow tunnel that brings alive the beauty of a stay in nature. Dogs are welcome to join you at this site with up to two well-behaved dogs per tent. However, please ensure that they are kept on a lead at all times.
Gambledown Farm is open from 01/04 to 30/10.
All safari tents are fitted with an en-suite bathroom including a flushing toilet, hot water shower and wash basin. There is a play area with a slide, swings and climbing frame. You'll also find an undercover games area and plenty of surrounding walks.
A pizza from the wood-fire oven is the perfect family meal and the site's farm shop stocks a range of meat, local ice cream, tea/coffee and more. There is also a barrel sauna available to hire. The Hatchett Inn is in the village, two miles from site.
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 5 accommodation options on-site
Bookable pitches and accommodation options
Safari Tent
Max 6 people
An African style safari tent with an ensuite, a king sized bed, second bedroom with twin beds and a cupboard bed. Access to second bedroom through master. Living, dining and kitchen areas and a log stove.
4 x Safari Tents
Max 6 people
Sleeping up to six, these African style safari tents include an ensuite, a king sized bed, second bedroom with twin beds and a cupboard bed. All include living, dining and kitchen areas as well as a wood burning stove.
4.9 /5
75%
Recommend
Relaxing Family Time
Rebecca H
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Gambledown Farm is a calm and relaxing place. The family and staff were all very welcoming and friendly. They've thought of everything we could need and we were even invited to help feed the new baby lambs. Be prepared to get into the spirit immediately and use a wheelbarrow to get your things to the tent (this was great fun and the kids enjoyed a little ride). This is glamping, not camping (there's a shower and wood burner in the tent), but it still has the camping feels (in April we had hot water bottles to keep warm and you can hear the birds sing in the morning). At the end of our stay we had clear instructions for checkout. We were a bit rushed for time as there is quite a bit to do, but it is a lot less than camping and brings it to a nice close. We said goodbye to the chickens and pigs as we left! We had a day out at Poultons Park, it's well situated for that. We recommend a stay at Gambledown Farm for families wanting some relaxing family time. It's great for enjoying marshmallows around the fire, running around the field and saying hello to farm animals.
Really nice!
Recommends site
Natasha O
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Really enjoyed our stay in the safari tent, 4 adults and 2 large dogs. Log burner kept the whole safari tent really nice and cosy and the fire pit and BBQ were nice for the evenings! We visited The New Forest, Stonehenge, Woodhenge and 2 beaches all within a 40min drive!
Site's response
Thank you for taking the time to review your stay at Gambledown, Natasha. We're so pleased to hear you were warm & comfortable in the tent & enjoyed exploring our local area. The New Forest 🌳 is such a wonderful nature preserve with lovely pubs, walks & wild ponies. Tamara & team
Gorgeous stay
Recommends site
Lara M
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Such a lovely place to stay. Loved toasting marshmallows on the fire and collecting eggs from our chicken in the chicken coup.
Site's response
Thank you for taking the time to review your stay at Gambledown this summer. We are so pleased to hear that you enjoyed your stay. Tamara & team
Site tariff
Things to do on site and in the Romsey area
There's plenty of room here to play and get active or even get competitive with a round of team games. Finish every day with a visit to the horse, pigs and rabbits and say hello to some spindly legged new calves if the season's right.
A small shop onsite with beef, lamb and pork is available, so there's no excuse not to cook up something delicious in your safari tent and feast the night away.
Just south of where you are staying, the New Forest is an absolute delight for walking and cycling routes. There are too many picture postcard villages to count and this is a place where wild horses roam freely.
A few villages away is a stream that is perfect for a freshwater dip, and there are tennis courts to try out on the village green. Don't miss the National Trust's Mottisfont Abbey, which is a grand setup with a very tasty cafe, or catch your own tasty morsel at the Woodington Fishery, which is 10 minutes away in the car. Another unmissable stop is Salisbury Cathedral, home to the Magna Carta.
Paulton's Family Theme Park is a handful of miles away and has rides especially for little ones, plus fun entertainment for all the family.
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