A small farm site set in rural mid-Hampshire between Stockbridge and Winchester, ideal for visiting the ancient capital of Wessex or the New Forest, and the south coast is only a short drive away. The clean facilities are located in farm outbuildings, and there is a small campers' kitchen. Open all year. Last arrival 22.00. Booking advisable all year. Rates : £16 for all.

Hill Cottage Farm Touring Caravan Park is a family run caravan park set within our grounds of 47 acres of glorious Dorset countryside between the historic town of Salisbury and the Market Town of Ringwood. Within our secluded, rural grounds we have well stocked lakes and a natural reserve for various species of birds and mammals. A little way further afield the beautiful River Avon meanders through the old town of Fordingbridge, which has many interesting historical features. Ringwood is approximately 15 minutes drive away, and 12 miles from Ringwood is Bournemouth, which boasts award winning beaches, numerous shops and cafes and of course, evening entertainment. We are ideally situated for you to enjoy many other attractions. The New Forest, Stonehenge, Moors Valley Country Park, Salisbury Cathedral to name just a few, in fact, something for everyone. If mountain biking is for you, we are only 5 minutes away from Verwood Forest. A 20 minute walk through woodlands lies the village pub, church and post office / convenience store. Facilities include : Modern toilets Spacious showers Washing up facilities Chemical disposal point Toilet facility for disabled Electric hook ups Water hook ups Laundry room All hard standing Dogs : Are welcome but must be kept under control at all times. They must not be left unattended, and all droppings must be picked up and disposed of in the correct manner. They are not allowed near the childrens play area. On-site we have a range of leisure facilities for you to enjoy. Coarse fishing, Woodland Walks, Childrens Play Area, large Games Room and a Functions Room for larger groups. Rally field available all year. Rates : From £12 to £16. 4 star ETC. Listed in the Top 100 Caravan Parks by Practical Caravan.

Downton Holiday Park is a small, peaceful park, close to the New Forest and less than 5 minutes drive from the beach Milford-on-Sea. We have a four star rating from the Southern Tourist Board and we are also members of New Forest Tourism, Bournemouth Tourism Services and the British Holiday and Home Parks Association. We have 75 Caravans, of which 22 are available for hire. We are perfectly placed for the ideal holiday, whatever your interests. The New Forest, England's most famous woodland covers 90,000 acres and as well as being a walkers paradise, has many other attractions: try the Tall Tree Walk at Rhinefield, or visit the National Motor Museum at Beaulieu. Families will enjoy the many picnic areas, where you can sit and enjoy the company of wild ponies, or watch for a passing deer. Lymington, Bournemouth and the Isle of White, are within easy reach and these places are perfect for sailing, boating, fishing, windsurfing, golf and horse riding. If you prefer to relax, simply choose a spot of one of the sandy beaches at Highcliffe and Mudeford. Rates: Please see website for details. 4 Star ETC.

Sandy Balls Holiday Centre is a unique place to take a break from the hustle and bustle of everyday living and where we have a single mission - to ensure that you leave us wanting to return, we offer camping, touring & static holiday homes for hire. Sandy Balls’ selection of luxury four and six berth caravan holiday homes can be found clustered in small groups in grassy, woodland positions around the centre. They are all fully equipped with kitchen, dvd player, television and the beds come ready made-up with crisp, fresh linen, so that you can relax from the moment you arrive. Many are centrally heated and all caravan holiday homes are supplied with cutlery, crockery, cooking utensils and bedding. You can make the most of being in the great outdoors as they all have a patio and barbecue – ideal for al fresco dining. Please see our website for the three different homes we offer. If you prefer to travel with your own ‘home from home’ - be that touring caravan, motor caravan or tent, then Sandy Balls is the ideal location to choose and you will be delighted with the quality serviced pitches we have to offer. Choose from Four Acres, Orchard or Northfield - every pitch has a hard standing and benefits from drainage, electricity, water and satellite television hook up. Wherever your choice of pitch, you won’t be far away from one of the centre’s scrupulously maintained, well appointed, shower, toilet and laundry facilities. They all have unlimited hot water and under floor heating - just to keep the early morning chill off your toes! In August - Cornfield camping is also available (opening on Monday 2 August and closing on Monday 30 August). These are grass pitches and have no services on the pitch although water is available from stand pipes nearby. The shower and toilet facilities on Cornfield are temporary/portable and are not heated. Please see our website for rates and any special offers.

Enjoy a relaxing carefree holiday with freedom to come and go as you please and let Glen Orchard be your base to savour the delights of this unique area. A small family-run site - open from March until the end of October For those who enjoy a quiet caravan holiday rather than the bustle of larger sites. No all male or female groups, no pets, or unaccompanied teenagers. Caravans arranged on terraces in a landscaped setting on the edge of the New Forest. Close to New Milton railway station and a regular bus route. 9 miles from Bournemouth and 1 mile from the sand and pebble beach at Highcliffe. One, two and three bedroom fully equipped modern luxury caravans. All caravan holiday homes have - Mains water and drainage, Mains gas for cooking and heating (lounge), Flush toilets, Hot and cold water, Shower compartments, Colour television, Domestic sized cookers and refrigerators. All accommodation is fully equipped to a high standard with duvets or blankets, pillows (two per person), crockery, cutlery and kitchen utensils for berths shown. Please bring your own personal linen, covers, sheets, pillowcases and towels. Rates : See website for details & any special offers. 4 Star ETB. Groups by arrangement only.

Forest Edge is ideally situated on the edge of the New Forest on nine acres of beautiful parkland. Bournemouth’s sandy beaches are only 9 miles away. All the pitches are level and you can choose from serviced or standard pitches. The heated outdoor pool and toddlers’ pool are open from Whitsun to early September (weekends only other that school holidays) and in addition Forest Edge guests are free to use the extensive health, leisure and entertainment facilities at Oakdene, just 15 minutes’ walk away. New this season – 4 and 6 berth fully-equipped caravan holiday homes for hire complete with outdoor furniture. RATES: Vary according to season, please see our website or phone for tariff. 3 Star rating

Solent is part of an area, which is dominated by two great Cities, Winchester, a Saxon and Norman Capital of England for centuries and Southampton, once a Norman seaport now major port for cruise liners and important maritime centre. Trout streams and rivers flow down to inlets on the Solent while the wooded glades and heaths of the New Forest, (in fact the oldest of England's great forests) are home to deer and the famous New Forest ponies. Warsash, just a short distance away, is a yachting centre where low tide reveals shipwrecks, canon and musket balls. This whole area is steeped in British maritime history. Portsmouth's great dockyard is home of the Royal Navy and a treasure house of Britain's maritime history. From here great fleets set sail to make Britain one of the most powerful seafaring nations in the World. The Royal Navy is smaller now but numerous museums, including three of Britains greatest warships, help to maintain the maritime atmosphere and traditions of the past. These are just some of the attractions that await you on this Hampshire coast. Solent Breezes is situated on the edge of the Solent at the end of a country lane. It has breaktaking views across the water to the Isle of Wight and is perfect for a relaxing family holiday. With our own slipway it is ideal for sailing and you can even moor your own boat here. Alternatively why not take a dip in our heated outdoor pool with a children's paddling pool area too or just laze around on the poolside patio and soak up the atmosphere. You can also enjoy a drink in our lounge bar or on the sun terrace where you can watch some of the World's most famous shipping and ocean liners pass by. There is a variety of entertainment to suit most tastes. 'Loopy', our children's character rabbit, will be there to keep children young and old amused with fun and games. We have a small amusement area and also a pool room area and a convenience shop with a food bar which offers a takeaway or sit down service, enjoy one of the many meals available. Solent Breezes is just a perfect holiday retreat. Rates : Please enquire.

What makes Riverside so special is simply its fabulous location, close to the River Hamble and overlooking one of its marinas, Mecca for the international Yachtsman. The park is situated amongst green fields on the edge of the picturesque village of Hamble with its cobbled main street lined with welcoming pubs, coffee shops and an excellent choice of restaurants. The park appeals to country lovers who enjoy walking, sailing and fishing, but equally is ideally located for things to do and places to go with a host of attractions within easy reach. Why not visit the beautiful New Forest, the National Motor Museum, Palace House & Gardens at Beaulieu or historic Winchester with its cathedral and excellent shopping centre. Perhaps a day trip to the Isle of Wight, a visit to the historic ships at Portsmouth or Bournemouth with its great sandy beaches. Riverside is also an ideal base for those attending the renowned Southampton Boat Show, Cowes Week or the Hamble Regatta. Riverside is a family owned and run park and offers a wide choice of self-catering accommodation from superb caravan holiday homes to luxury pine lodges all year round. Camping and touring facilities are also available from March to October. For tourers and campers, Riverside provides free showers and toilet facilities. We have electric hook-ups, a launderette and enclosed wash-up area. The main touring area is level with some shady pitches; we have another area that is very slightly sloping. Our camping and touring is open to tents, motorhomes and caravans and we allow dogs. We also offer bikes for hire, as well as a tourist information centre and public telephone. The Marina with its bar and restaurant adjoins Riverside and is only a 2-minute stroll away. They serve some excellent value bar food and open for breakfasts and coffees. They also have a conservatory and sundeck that overlooks the River Hamble, yachts and boats. Most of our Holiday Homes and Lodges have a view of the River or Marina. The Pine Lodges sleep up to five persons and are fully equipped with all you need including microwave, mini hi-fi, TV combi unit, dishwasher, fridge and full-sized oven and hob. They are all heated and double-glazed ensuring your comfort at all times, as they are available all year including Christmas & New Year. All of our Caravan Holiday Homes are fully equipped for up to four or six persons. They all have shower and toilets (some also have hipbaths) and a fire in the lounge/dining area and some have additional heating in the bedrooms. The kitchens have everything you need including microwave, cooker and fridges with small freezer compartment. All of our self-catering accommodation can be booked on a weekly or short break basis and includes all your bedding and bed linen, gas and electricity. Discounts and special deals are also given including Senior Citizen Discounts, reductions for fortnight bookings, etc. So what are you waiting for? – come and relax and explore the beautiful south! For rates please enquire or visit our website. 3 star ETC.

Located in the heart of the New Forest, just 5 miles from the picturesque market town of Ringwood, the Red Shoot Camping Park is a well equipped family run touring site. Our facilities are newly refurbished with showers and toilets, a well stocked shop, fully equipped laundry, play area for the children and disabled facilities. Adjacent is the Red Shoot Inn, a traditional country pub welcoming families. The Red Shoot Camping Park is situated in one of the most attractive and unspoilt parts of the New Forest. It lies behind the Red Shoot Inn on 4 acres of level and gently undulating ground, surrounded by the most magnificent forest scenery. With over 90,000 acres of woodland and heath, the New Forest is the perfect place for the nature lover, and an ideal base for walking and touring. The site has been run by the same family for nearly 40 years, and you will be assured of attention to detail and a personal approach during your stay. There is always a warm welcome at the Red Shoot Inn, where a wide range of bar meals, real ales and country wines are served. The landlord personally brews several real ales, and twice a year, hosts a beer festival - the beer festivals for 2008 will be on the weekends of 25th-27th April and 3rd-5th October. Many interesting places can be reached from the Red Shoot Camping Park. Ringwood, with its Wednesday market, just 5 miles away; 7 miles of golden sand at Bournemouth; the Priory and town of Christchurch; Lymington for the Isle of Wight ferry; the historic cities of Salisbury and Winchester, and the naval history of Portsmouth, may all be reached by car in 30-40 minutes. A little further afield lies the Hardy country of Dorset. Nearer to base, there are many forest trails to explore, horse riding, and excellent fishing. All our pitches are on grass, 46 of which have electrical hook ups. Our shop, which is open 7 days a week, stocks fresh, frozen and canned foods, groceries, milk, bread, newspapers, camping equipment, a variety of games, toys and souvenirs, local produce, and has a license to sell wines and beers. An ice pack service is run from the shop. The newly refurbished toilet block is bright and pleasant, and houses showers and toilets, hot and cold water to all wash basins, hair drier in the ladies, and shaver points in the gents. There are also separate facilities for the disabled, a family wash room and a chemical toilet disposal point. Constant attention is paid by the owners to maintain a high standard of cleanliness. The laundry provides automatic washing machines and spin and tumble driers. Ironing and baby bathing facilities are available. The laundry room is where you will find a wide range of information on local attractions and activities to help you make the most of your time at the Red Shoot. An undercover area is provided with hot water at sinks and drainers for dish-washing. You will need your own washing up bowl as sink plugs are not supplied. The play area includes a sandpit, rope climbing frame and activity castle with firemans pole, rope bridge and swing bridge. Dogs are most welcome, but of course must be kept on leads and not allowed to foul in the site. Cycle Hire Service : To enable you to explore the beauty of the New Forest by bike, we have a number of well maintained adult and child mountain bikes for hire, including one tandem. Hire fees: Full day £15.00. Child seat: £2.00. Rates : From £15.00 per pitch.

Visit Hayling Island for your quiet Family Holiday. Easily reached, being only a few minutes from the M27 and A3M Motorways near Portsmouth. Hayling Island is an excellent Touring base for Portsmouth, The Isle of Wight, The New Forest, Beaulieu, Chichester, etc. having excellent access to Motorways and the Continental Ferry Port at Portsmouth. Our site is a quiet family site and it is near family Pubs that cater for children. Hayling Island has safe beaches having won the Blue Flag for cleanliness many years running. Windsurfing, Sailing, Horse Riding, Golf, Tennis and walking can be enjoyed here. The site has level, sheltered, marked pitches - all bookable. Toilets and hot water included in the price. Boat washing area for campers. Children’s play area. Snack bar. Heated swimming pool (see details below). Electric hook up. Shop on site. Toilet facilities for the disabled. The heated swimming pool : Sessions : £1 per person, adult or child. 10 am - 12 noon / 2 pm - 4 pm / 4 pm - 6 pm when necessary. Children must be supervised. Private sessions by arrangement £20. Adult only sessions by request. Groups by prior arrangement. Rates : From £10 plus vat for 2 persons per pitch. Evening entertainment on occasions.