About Oakdene Forest Park
Oakdene Forest Park is the perfect choice for your family holiday near the New Forest. Relax and explore the area by day and then enjoy evening entertainment. The park offers immediate access for walkers and cyclists to the Hurn forest as well as the easily accessible 26km Castleman Trailway. Bournemouth with its award winning beaches is just 9 miles away and new for 2010 is the Surf Reef at nearby Boscombe.
The indoor pool has a flume and shallow beach area while the outdoor pool area boasts two shallow fun pools. To relax Oakdene offers a sauna steam room and spa bath or if you are feeling energetic there is the state of the art gym crazy golf and table tennis. For children there is a play area and Game Zone with video games.
The Oakdene Country Club offers a bistro style eating area and the Oak entertainment suite where you can dance the night away to regular guest groups or a disco..
  
Accommodation at Oakdene Forest Park
Bramshaw - sleeps 4
Standard caravan with one double and one twin. Microwave. Shower. Weekly prices range from £184 to £645. To find out more about this accommodation please click here>
Burley - sleeps 6
Standard caravan with one double and two twin. Microwave. Shower. Weekly prices range from £206 to £675. To find out more about this accommodation please click here>
Ringwood - sleeps 6
Economy caravan with one double and either two twin or one twin and one with bunk beds. Microwave. Weekly prices range from £184 to £639. To find out more about this accommodation please click here>
Wimborne - sleeps 4
Economy caravan with one double and one twin. Shower. Weekly prices range from £169 to £599. To find out more about this accommodation please click here>
Rhododendron Lodge 2 - sleeps 4
Pine lodge with one double with ensuite shower and one twin. Bath with overhead shower. DVD. Microwave and washing machine. Double glazed and heated throughout. Verandah with patio furniture and outdoor hot tub. Weekly prices range from £349 to £1299. To find out more about this accommodation please click here>
Rhododendron Lodge 3 - sleeps 6
Pine lodge. One double with ensuite shower and two twin. Bath with overhead shower. DVD. Microwave and washing machine. Double glazed and heated throughout. Verandah with patio furniture and outdoor hot tub. No pets. Weekly prices range from £399 to £1545. To find out more about this accommodation please click here>
Nordic lodge - sleeps 8
Modern and contemporary lodge. One double with Flat screen TV and ensuite and three twin (double by arrangement). Spacious open plan living area with flat screen TV and DVD. Dishwasher and washing machine. Bath with overhead shower. Centrally heated and double glazed. Sauna. Verandah with private hot tub. No Pets. Weekly prices range from £475 to £1799. To find out more about this accommodation please click here>
Rhododendron Lodge 4 - sleeps 8
Pine lodge with one double with ensuite shower and three twin. Bath with overhead shower. Flat screen TV DVD. Dishwasher or washing machine. Double glazed and heated throughout. Verandah with patio furniture and outdoor hot tub. No Pets Weekly prices range from £449 to £1699. To find out more about this accommodation please click here>
Cranborne - sleeps 6
New for 2012. 12ft-wide deluxe caravan with one double and two twin. Family bathroom with additional WC. Flat screen TV with DVD. Centrally heated and double glazed.Verandah with outdoor furniture. No pets. Weekly prices range from £255 to £789. To find out more about this accommodation please click here>
Facilities at Oakdene Forest Park
- Oakdene Country Club including Oak entertainment suite** and children's club
- Bar and Colour Café/takeaway
- Sauna and steam room and spa bath
- Children's play area
- Internet kiosk
- Amusements*
- Wi-Fi access* (within club house)
- Crazy golf*
- Shop with bakery and off licence
- Launderette*
Location
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Sat Nav co-ordinates
Latitude: 50.81055069
Longtitude: -1.85927999
Reviews of Oakdene Forest Park
Oakdene Forest Park has had 106 reviews. See some of the comments below. The average rating score is 4 out of 5.
| "Very relaxing but at the same time plenty of healthy walks and fun to be had in the pool during the day on site. Bournemouth and Poole are nearby for shopping the beach and other entertainment. " |
| Mrs A, 12 July 2008 |
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| "I would recommend this holiday to anyone. The booking process was easy efficient and friendly and the accommodation was just what we expected!" |
| Mrs H, 18 November 2009 |
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| "I would recommend this holiday as everything that was promised in the brochure was delivered and more. We had a great time our party ranged from age 5 to 68 and we were all happy. " |
| Mr H, 14 July 2008 |
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| "I loved the lodges they were really well equipped and felt comfortable and everything was to a high standard. Set in a peaceful surrounding - a real escape from everything. For these reasons I would recommend this park and holiday plus the location of the park meant there was a good choice of nearby attractions. " |
| Mrs J, 23 April 2007 |
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| "We booked a large family group break and everyone from toddlers to adults had a super time. It was a great holiday and we can't wait to do it again! All the staff including the booking team we extremely helpful and friendly." |
| Mrs S, 22 September 2009 |
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| "For friendly and helpful staff spotlessly clean accommodation and good facilities I can't fault this park - first class!" |
| Mr H, 07 July 2008 |
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| "I would recommend Oakdene Forest park as it was very close to the New Forest area. The facilities offered were good the accommodation was clean and very comfortable and the range of food offered in the cafe was excellent and very affordable." |
| Mrs A, 24 July 2009 |
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| "I would recommed this holiday to anyone. It was a lovely well kept park the cabins were to a very good standard and you were pretty central for sight seeing." |
| Mrs I, 05 July 2009 |
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| "Fantastic holiday location right in The New Forest. Great park facilities everything very clean and staff very friendly and helpful. Cannot fault one thing! Thank you Hoseasons! We'll be back! " |
| Mrs B, 04 October 2008 |
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| "The park itself was very nice and the accommodation was excellent! " |
| Mrs F, 22 September 2007 |
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| "The caravans were modern spacious and clean and the facilities were good. The staff were friendly and helpful and the park was in a good location - we never travelled more than 45 minutes to go sight-seeing or to get to coastal towns." |
| Mr C, 23 June 2007 |
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| "A lovely holiday caravan and park and the staff were helpful and friendly. Well looked after surroundings the swimming pool was good fun clean and always lifeguards on duty. Lovely walks close by and Bournemouth Christchurch and other places to visit are easily reached and well signed. There is also good entertainment at night and a shop on site with everything you need. We have visited this park before and would highly recommend it - good value for money!" |
| Mr S, 14 July 2007 |
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| "The park in general was clean and set out well. The pool was great although we did not get to use the outside area as it was May and it was not yet open. It also has a well equiped gym. The sit was quiet and had access to a large wood with plenty of path's to follow. " |
| Mrs S, 09 May 2008 |
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| "Quiet location plenty of facilities & very helpful staff. " |
| Mrs O, 31 October 2008 |
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| "From the first five minutes of arriving everyone was completely relaxed and the atmosphere of the park and the great staff made sure that the whole holiday was relaxed and fun." |
| Mrs H, 28 August 2009 |
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| "We really enjoyed our stay at Oakdene and thought the facilities were ideal for families with small children. There is also plenty to do in the surrounding area. " |
| Mrs B, 08 July 2006 |
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| "We had a lovely time the park and surrounding forest was delightful and the staff were very helpful - thankyou Hoseasons!" |
| Mrs G, 11 April 2008 |
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| "A lovely park and a beautiful caravan - we will certainly book again!" |
| Mrs S, 13 July 2007 |
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| "A lovely site for a family. Not too busy but plenty of decent facilities. " |
| Mrs B, 30 August 2008 |
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| "Nice central location for holiday hot spots. " |
| Mrs W, 19 September 2008 |
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| "A fabulous friendly park so close to many seaside resorts and plenty of walks for all the family. The kids and the dog had the time of their lives they just had so much to do and you could let them go off on their own." |
| mrs S, 07 July 2009 |
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| "An excellent location clean and with lots to do and see." |
| Mr R, 02 June 2008 |
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| "Oakdene Forest Park is fantastic for families. there were two small children in our party who loved the evening entertainment and the staff were fantasric with them. The swimming pool is lovely both inside and out and we felt very at home in the luxury lodge. We will definitely be recommending this park to friends and family!" |
| Mrs R, 13 June 2008 |
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| "Great accommodation great location great holiday! " |
| Mrs D, 29 August 2008 |
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| "A small park with friendly and helpful staff with stunning woodlands surrounding the park and fantastic onsite facilities." |
| Mrs W, 26 June 2009 |
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| "I will definitely be recommending my hol. location was great on site facilites were great dont have a bad word to say about it. cant wait till my next one!! " |
| Miss H, 29 September 2008 |
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| "The park was well placed for those who enjoy walks in the New Forest. " |
| Mrs P, 22 October 2007 |
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| "We really enjoyed our holiday as there was a lot to see and do or you could just relax by the excellent pools - we would definitely go again!" |
| Mrs K, 03 August 2007 |
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| "Superb accommodation in extremely well kept grounds and a supermarket with competitive prices. A great holiday - we are coming back next year! " |
| Mr S, 29 September 2006 |
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| "The facilities at Oakdene are great. The swimming pool is a real bonus when the British Weather turns against you! " |
| Mr B, 07 June 2008 |
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| "Excellent especially for families with young children. " |
| Mrs H, 16 September 2006 |
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| "a nice park with good shops nearby - we thought it was very nice." |
| Mrs D, 29 June 2009 |
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| "The park was really nicethe staff also and the warden was very helpfulmoving us straight away when our caravan had a small problem.the swimming pool was clean and welcoming staff made it a nice week. " |
| Mr C, 14 June 2008 |
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| "I would thoroughly recommend Hoseasons - for the past five years I have only used Hoseasons because they offer a brillant service which is head and shoulders above the rest. My holidays with Hoseasons are always wonderful and when I have to leave I regret that I could not stay longer. " |
| Mr H, 24 June 2006 |
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| "Plenty to do on site even in wet weather.Friendly and helpful staff. " |
| Mr F, 12 September 2008 |
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| "Site lovely location and peaceful with lovely entertainment/leisure facilities. Friendly and helpful staff. " |
| Miss A, 05 July 2008 |
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| "This was a great place for a short break and central for exploring the area. The park was up to date well run and the staff were very friendly - highly recommended!" |
| Mrs D, 08 October 2007 |
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| "The park is a great place to stay and the accommodation is excellent. There are easy to access forest walks free swimming and entertainment and good open areas for the children to play but the park is not noisy. Perfect for families with young children." |
| Miss S, 24 August 2007 |
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| "Excellent our first time with Hoseasons and we were very impressed. " |
| Mrs C, 15 November 2008 |
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| "The location was lovely and tranquil. The accommodation was first class and more like a home from home with beds so comfy more comfy than our beds at home - the most enjoyable holiday we have ever had. " |
| Mrs B, 01 July 2006 |
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| "I would recommend the holiday to anyone that wanted a quiet out of the way place." |
| Mr M, 08 July 2009 |
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| "Fantastic accommodation in very relaxful and peaceful surroundings and in a great location for all local attractions. " |
| Mr C, 16 October 2006 |
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| "I would say it was a very good holiday and an ideal park for young families. " |
| Mrs. B, 22 July 2009 |
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| "A very clean and lively site. " |
| Mr J, 15 August 2008 |
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| "A great swimming complex and the entertainment was good for the adults and the children." |
| Mr S, 17 August 2007 |
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| "A good site with lots to see in the area. " |
| Mrs C, 13 October 2008 |
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| "Completely meets the needs of a family on holiday. " |
| Mr G, 01 August 2008 |
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| "The park was lovely with good facilities the shop was very well stocked and the accommodation was very comfortable. All in all a lovely holiday for us and the kids." |
| Mr L, 10 August 2007 |
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| "A very good park set in a beautiful part of the new forest and within travelling distant of Portmouth which has a lovely beach that allows dogs. The town of Ringwood is a nice place to visit with a lot of small shops with helpful staff. It is somewhere that we will be holidaying again!" |
| Mr S, 19 September 2009 |
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| "A lovely quiet park. Just right for a relaxing holiday but with enough going on in the entertainment complex to keep you busy if you want. The caravans are very comfortable. " |
| Mrs B, 09 March 2009 |
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| "Good value for money." |
| Mrs R, 19 July 2009 |
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| "The big bonus was the real comfort and cleanliness of the caravan and the free use of the wonderful swimming pool and sauna and steam room. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and will certainly return to Ringwood in the near future. We would recommend Hoseasons whole heartedly and we will be back! " |
| Mrs R, 06 July 2007 |
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| "The reception we had on our holiday was very warming we truly had a lovely week the park had plenty of activities to do as well as it was quite central to other places of interest!" |
| Mrs P, 19 August 2009 |
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| "It was my very first English holiday park holiday and I was very pleasantly suprised - loads for the kids to do on a safe park!" |
| Miss D, 11 July 2009 |
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| "Seadown really good holiday. Location to beach was very good. Park was very friendly and overall standard was very good. " |
| Mrs J, 25 July 2008 |
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| "A clean and tidy park with plenty to do off site during the day." |
| Mr H, 20 September 2009 |
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| "Yes Overall value for money (if you shop and eat elswhere) is good with lots for the kids to do." |
| Mr C, 01 November 2008 |
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| "I would definitely recommend this holiday for families of various age ranges as there is something for everyone. An excellent location for discovering the Dorset coast or just chilling in the well equipped lodges. This was our second year holidaying here and as usual everything was as expected - faultless. The kids knew their way around and we felt secure in knowing that they were safe which was our priority. " |
| Mrs W, 20 February 2009 |
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| "vA lovely country location with plenty to do in the surrounding area. " |
| Mr P, 25 August 2007 |
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| "Everything is on site if you want it its not far from the new forest it is lovely and peaceful and not far from Bournmouth beach which we visited. " |
| Mrs C, 24 March 2008 |
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| "Oakdene park is ideal for those holiday makers who want to mix tranquility and livliness. You can either sit by your caravan relaxing and enjoying the views and wildlife provided by the forest or you can choose to go to the clubhouse and enjoy the cabaret shows and leisure facilities. This park caters for a range of holiday makers. " |
| Mrs J, 09 August 2008 |
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| "Lovely comfortable lodges in a good location - the kids particularly enjoyed the swimming pools!" |
| Mrs H, 31 August 2007 |
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| "Everything was lovely!" |
| Miss L, 03 July 2009 |
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| "An extremely enjoyable and relaxing fun filled holiday." |
| Mr M, 30 May 2008 |
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| "The park is in the ideal location for discovering Dorset the staff are friendly and curtious the park was always clean and tidy and the caravan was superb! " |
| Mr S, 02 November 2007 |
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| "It was perfect!! Even though the weather was not great we had a fantastic time - thanks!" |
| Mr M, 08 September 2009 |
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| "I would recommend Oakdene Forest Park as it is very well maintained with helpful and efficient staff and it is an excellent base for touring the area." |
| Mr A, 29 June 2007 |
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| "I surely would recommend this park. The facilities were very good and there is lots to see and do in the area." |
| Mr V, 30 June 2007 |
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| "Helpful staff and a friendly atmosphere lots to do and great fun for the children - they loved the evening entertainment. We enjoyed the access to the forest and we had a great time even though it rained!" |
| Mrs B, 09 August 2009 |
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| "Very quiet and relaxing with plenty of wildlife on the park. Being close to the main road between Bournemouth and Ringwood it dosn't take too long to travel to the majority of visitor attractions in the area. I would go back again in the future. " |
| Mr H, 06 October 2007 |
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| "The caravan was one of the best we had been in and the overall stay was excellent. The situation of the park for people who enjoy walking was first class no need for the car to go for a quick walk and the paths to walk on were very acceptable. " |
| Mr P, 18 November 2006 |
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| "I would recommend this holiday because the accommodation was outstanding. Even in December we found the lodge was very warm and cosy. We all had plenty of room to move around and the leisure facilities were great for the children. Everything was very clean and of a very high standard. I wouldn't hesitate to go again and also recommend to others. " |
| Mrs F, 04 December 2006 |
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| "A great family holiday enjoying some of the best that Britain has to offer. " |
| Mrs B, 20 June 2008 |
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| "We arrived and were instantly impressed with the friendliness and politeness of the staff. When we arrived at the caravan it was so clean it was as if nobody had ever been there before. 5 star... couldn't have been better. " |
| Mr S, 09 June 2006 |
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| "This holiday was excellent value for money. We had everything we needed and was in very pleasant surroundings with very good facilities for young families." |
| Mrs W, 30 June 2009 |
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| "What a wonderful family holiday. all generations are catered for. We all had a thoroughly enjoyable time." |
| Mr D, 10 November 2008 |
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| "I didn't want to go home - it was lovely!" |
| Mr W, 15 August 2009 |
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| "We would recommend the hot tubs which were superb!" |
| Mrs S, 18 July 2009 |
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| "We enjoyed our holiday very much and found the central heating in the cararvan an excellent facility! I would recommend this holdiday to others as we found to be everything to be very good and we will hopefully be booking again for later this year - thank you! " |
| Mr R, 22 February 2008 |
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| "I would recommend this holiday to a lot of my friends with or without children. The facilities for the kids is great and the complex is very peaceful for older people or anyone who wants to get away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. The walks surrounding the complex are really lovely and the New Forest itself is only a short drive away - a definite thumbs up!" |
| Miss G, 02 August 2009 |
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| "A brilliant place with lots of places to visit nearby. The caravan was lovely and warm and tidy. The staff were very helpful there are forest walks nearby and there is lots for children. " |
| Mrs W, 21 February 2009 |
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| "Excellent family entertainment suitable for all ages." |
| Mrs H, 18 August 2006 |
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| "Value for money - close to the New Forest and its attractions." |
| Miss S, 15 July 2009 |
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| "Great location near to the new forest Really good value for money. The kids love the swimming pool. " |
| Mrs F, 01 December 2008 |
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