4.72 /5
121 reviews
97%
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VW-Type Campervan - Electric Hardstanding Pitches Apr 2025 I booked a hard standing with electric hook up. My previous experiences of hardstandings had me expecting some kind of individual bay to park in, separated from the next with a strip of grass or something. Not so here. The old airfield run way is the hardstanding, so it felt like we were parked in a car park rather than a campsite. The grass pitches were much friendlier looking and I wished we had booked one of these instead.
The toilet block closest to us were not open, but the other block had plenty of clean toilets and a few showers and wash basins. Further to walk for us, but not an issue. The welcome from staff was friendly and helpful.
There is a site shop which is good to see, but there is not a great deal of choice. It was hard to make a complete meal from the available selection (I forgot to pack my fridge before leaving!), especially if not a meat eater.
There are walks directly accessible from the site which were lovely and not far to drive to the coast. There is a play park with a cool airplane paying homage to the heritage of the site.
The price of 1 night with electric hook up cost us £38 which is quite steep in my opinion. I would recommend the location for 1 night stop over, but I wouldn't want to stay for a week on the hardstanding area.
Family friendly site!
Large Tent - Electric Grass Pitches Apr 2025 Holmsley was everything we wanted! Both of our children spent most of their time making new friends in the newly refurbished play park.
The site was quiet and we enjoyed how spacious it was as pitches weren't packed in close to each other. Having ponies grazing right outside the entrance was also lovely!
All in all, we had a fantastic time! Staff were also very friendly and helpful!
Long weekend
Medium Tent - Non Electric Grass Pitches Apr 2025 Quick check in. Friendly and helpful staff, the site and facilities are clean. Shop on site for basic supplies.
Fantastic trails for running and cycling.
Nice, clean site
Motorhome - Electric Hardstanding Pitches Apr 2025 Very clean facilities.
Good!
VW-Type Campervan - Electric Hardstanding Pitches Apr 2025 Good site, great walks when moving away from the A35!
Perfect for a man and his dog
Motorhome - Electric Hardstanding Pitches Oct 2024 A WW2 airfield, which was perfect for me as my mum and dad met whilst serving in the RAFVR and WAAF. Rio loved his walk along the old runway and peri-track. Such a warm welcome and the facilities were spotlessly clean. Will be back.
What a great place to stay
Motorhome - Electric Grass Pitches Oct 2024 Brilliant location, all staff were so friendly. We will definitely be back and will recommend it to our camping friends.
Friendly large site
Small Tent - Non Electric Grass Pitches Oct 2024 Large site on an interesting site (old airfield). Staff friendly, good clean facilities and a variety of plot types.
Good access to the coast
Motorhome - Non Electric Grass Pitches Oct 2024 This site was great for visiting Milford and Barton on sea. If Corfe castle or Sea age was on your agenda, then it's also a good place to set off from.
The facilities are always kept clean, as are the other New Forest sites and it's only let down by some of the people using them, who seem to expect others to clean after them.
The staff were friendly and helpful. The aircraft to the local airport stop flying overnight, so it's lovely and quiet.
Very pleased!
VW-Type Campervan - Non Electric Grass Pitches Oct 2024 A lovely wide open park with plenty options to pitch. The toilets were absolutely immaculate as well.
Great camping site
Large Tent - Select Electric Grass Pitches Sep 2024 Lovely friendly staff, a great camp site, with the best facilities.
Great campsite
VW-Type Campervan - Select Electric Grass Pitches Sep 2024 What a great campsite, beautiful surroundings and top staff!
Large, clean site
Small Tent - Non Electric Grass Pitches Sep 2024 A large, clean site with very friendly staff.
Our opinion Twin Axle Caravan - Electric Grass Pitches Sep 2024 On arrival, we asked to be moved to a different pitch due to very wet/muddy ground. We were accommodated with this.
Not all rules were abided by, with dogs not being kept on leads, not always keeping 6 meters apart. We went out one day and came back to a caravan and awning tucked in behind us and definitely not the 6 meters. Washing lines being tied between trees!
On a positive note the showers/toilets were kept clean with plenty of hot water.
My stay at Holmsley
Large Tent - Electric Grass Pitches Sep 2024 Nice campsite. Clean and tidy. Staff very helpful.
Could have more to do for children.
Great campsite
Large Tent - Non Electric Grass Pitches Aug 2024 Great campsite with loads of space and plenty of facilities. Really good place to go with kids and bikes.
Great campsite
Large Tent - Non Electric Grass Pitches Aug 2024 Great stay, lovely facilities and local to walks in the forest.
Amazing campsite
VW-Type Campervan - Electric Hardstanding Pitches Aug 2024 It's a great location but the toilet block is tired and electric hook up wasn't near my pitch? Pricey breakfast items.
Lovely helpful staff
Motorhome - Electric Grass Pitches Aug 2024 Beautiful area, lovely clean showers good value for money. Even got offered transport to a town by one of the staff.
Great stay
Medium Tent - Non Electric Grass Pitches Aug 2024 Great stay, lovely location and campsite. Facilities were clean and tidy, shop was perfect. Looking forward to going again.
Holmsley get away
Trailer Tent - Non Electric Grass Pitches Aug 2024 First time here and it was everything we had hoped for.
Great site
VW-Type Campervan - Non Electric Grass Pitches Aug 2024 Great getaway for a couple of nights. Site was great, pick your own pitch. Forest was great with our dog. Toilet blocks were clean and well maintained, considering the constant use in the height of school holidays. Great you could go and order a takeaway from the site and chips etc. Shop was ok. Definitely going back this year.
Great place
VW-Type Campervan - Electric Grass Pitches Aug 2024 Both me and the kids had a wonderful time here. From when we first arrived, the staff couldn't be more helpful. Location is also nice, with walks surrounding the whole site.
Facilities are kept very clean, there's a shop selling essentials and even a "takeaway".
We will certainly be returning for a longer stay.
Camping in the forest
Motorhome - Non Electric Grass Pitches Aug 2024 Lovely place to stay with open views and plenty of space.
Friendly staff in the shop and beautifully maintained facilities.
Loved seeing all the ponies and cattle. We will visit again.
Excellent short stay
Medium Tent - Non Electric Grass Pitches Aug 2024 Great little campsite - Janet was fantastic. Really helped out with things we had forgotten and went that extra mile for us to enjoy our 2 night camp out! Thanks Janet - you're a superstar.
