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Sprinter-Type Campervan - Non Electric Grass Pitches Jul 2025
we have just spent a weekend at Matley in our CV20 Camper Can and it was exactly what we needed - super relaxing and laid-back. The site itself is lovely and peaceful, nestled right on the edge of the forest, offering plenty of scenic walks, including ones to Lyndhurst and the surrounding areas. The atmosphere was incredibly friendly, with a good mix of season pitch holders and couples, making for a quiet and welcoming environment.
Terry, the site warden, really stood out. He was helpful, approachable, and made sure everything ran smoothly during our stay. One particular incident that impressed us was when a van of travellers tried to tailgate a new arrival. Terry handled the situation professionally, ensuring that the disruptive group was turned away without fuss. He also keep the site immaculate.
All in all, Matley is a fantastic spot for a peaceful retreat. We highly recommend it to anyone looking for a quiet getaway in a beautiful spot.
Terry met us on site. Top bloke! Short briefing, then left us to find a pitch. Set up, we immediately began to enjoy the quiet and simplicity of the site.
Sprinter-Type Campervan - Non Electric Grass Pitches Jul 2025 This is a back to basics site , just fresh water tap (fill up your tank if you have one before you arrive ) and elsan point and a good set of bins including one for food waste .
You will need your own toilet and shower as this site has neither.
Wild new forest ponies walk through regularly. Birds in every bush and tree .
A lovely place to be one with nature.
Plenty of paths and cycleways to explore from the site. Plenty of pubs and shops only a walk, ride or short drive away.
Highly recommend this site , we will definitely be back .
Amazing location
Motorhome - Non Electric Grass Pitches Jul 2025 One of our favourite sites. Great location set amongst trees and New Forest Ponies.
Easy access from main road and not far from Lyndhurst. Great for walking directly from site.
Met and greeted by Terry on site who was exceptionally helpful and informative, couldn't have been a nicer welcome.
Picked our pitch which is anywhere there is space. Water and chemical waste disposal clean and tidy.
All round we couldn't fault this site. Will def be returning.
Lovely forest site
Motorhome - Non Electric Grass Pitches Sep 2024 Lovely forest site. Has chemical disposal and drinking water. 45 min walk to Lyndhyrst and beautiful walks from the site. Nice and peaceful.
A very nice campsite
Single Axle Caravan - Non Electric Grass Pitches Sep 2024 A very nice, back to basics, campsite. Great to be surrounded by old mature trees.
Excellent place to stay
Motorhome - Non Electric Grass Pitches Sep 2024 Excellent place to stay. Lovely walks. The wildlife was lovely to see and would recommend it to anyone.
New Forest, what a treasure
VW-Type Campervan - Non Electric Grass Pitches Aug 2024 Wild (ish) camping? Basically a campsite with no toilet or showers. That's okay, you knew this. Me and Ruudi, my Staffy, loved the easygoing-ness of the site. Drove up, pitched up in a little corner. Had to check in across the road though at Denny Wood.
Staff friendly and helpful. Terry, Fiona, Peter very approachable and easy going. Some site attendants I've encountered think they are doing you a favour allowing you on site! Not at Matley Wood, really pleasant, mild-mannered in keeping with the beauty and tranquillity of the New Forest. Spent 3 chilled nights here. Miss it already.
Natural and quiet
Sprinter-Type Campervan - Non Electric Grass Pitches Jul 2024 Quiet and just as described. Back to nature. Gorgeous.
Lovely peaceful place
Large A-class or Tag Axle Motorhome - Non Electric Grass Pitches Jul 2024 We absolutely loved our time on the site brilliant location. We will be back next year, if not before 😊
Excellent
Sprinter-Type Campervan - Non Electric Grass Pitches Jul 2024 I'm reluctant to say how much I loved staying here in case it becomes too popular and I never get a booking again!
There are no bathroom facilities or electric hook up on the site, but as a fully contained camper, we have no need for either, but there are places for emptying your rubbish, fresh water and somewhere to empty your bathroom waste.
If you want somewhere to relax that's quiet and peaceful and you want to enjoy the wildlife and take in the scenery, I would recommend the site. You can walk to the closest town Lyndhurst in about 40 mins or there are numerous walks in the area. We will definitely be visiting again!
A core memory
Sprinter-Type Campervan - Non Electric Grass Pitches Jul 2024 Had the best two days with my son on our first camping trip, walked the beautiful landscape took in the views and sunsets cooked outdoors in amongst the trees, felt good to be back with nature.
The campsite was perfect as close to off grid as you can get.
And what made it even more perfect my son forgot his mobile phone so we just chatted for two days.
Great quiet site, very friendly staff
Trailer Tent - Non Electric Grass Pitches Jul 2024 Had a great stay. Friendly staff at the site. You have to check into Denny Wood first. Ready to help us or just have a friendly chat. Also, the gentleman gave us some good tips as to where we could walk to see more animals.
Can't wait to stay again, will be booking in September.
Our visit
Motorhome - Non Electric Grass Pitches Jun 2024 Beautiful campsite with direct access to cycling and hiking routes. There are no facilities, but that is the point of this campsite. You can park up anywhere you like, under the trees or a piece of grass, all in the middle of nature
Wild camping on a campground and it is not expensive. I would recommend it as long as you have your own facilities with you.
Amazing location
Motorhome - Non Electric Grass Pitches Jun 2024 Loved our stay at Matley Wood, right in the New Forest. Great walks on your doorstep, great walking route in to Lyndhurst with stunning scenery, will definitely be staying there again.
You do have to be self contained, but there is water and facilities to empty chemical toilets.
Enjoyed my stay
Small Tent - Non Electric Grass Pitches Jun 2024 Really enjoyed my stay here, just what I needed. A peaceful site with lots of walks around and beautiful scenery.
I will be returning very soon.
Lovely stay
Motorhome - Non Electric Grass Pitches Jun 2024 My wife and I was looking for a nice site to stay (electric hook-up not important due to being in motorhome).
The site was clean, well looked after and located on the outskirts of the forest. We enjoyed a 1.5 mile walk into Lyndhurst, visiting a wonderful pub with great food (The White Rabbit). The walk was the ideal distance and was along a nice scenic path with horses, donkeys, squirrels, and lots of small birds that were nesting on the floor in the heather.
The cost for the pitch was much cheaper than most and much lower than it probably should be. The only negative I have for our stay is when we arrived, the gate was locked and luckily another guest saw us waiting there and advised we had to drive up to a nearby site to the office to book in and obtain the code to enter the gate. This information was not on our booking email.
Once we visited the office, they asked about our booking and apologised as it appears it was a glitch and we were not the only ones that had this issue. I'm confident that it won't be an issue next time.
Nice stop in the new forest
Motorhome - Non Electric Grass Pitches May 2024 Great off grid motorhome site. No electric but has water, toilet waste and rubbish bins. Great walks and cycling ways through the forest. We went on a Bank Holiday so full, however I am told it's normally much quieter. Recommend if you're looking for a quiet site in nature.
