Dog-friendly camping near Portsmouth

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Weekend Trip to Housedean Farm Campsite

Lovely spot. Very good of them to refund us the difference when half of our party couldn’t join in the end. Much appreciated.

3 nights at Southover Woods and Camping

An absolutely magical campsite. Staying here felt like a true escape from the world, the pitches are so well spread out that it feels like you have the whole place to yourself. With no cars the kids were able to be wild and free, they loved playing on the big swing exploring the woods. The compost loo and bucket shower are positioned on the pitch so that they felt really secluded, which was great, as before arriving I was a little worried that there was a risk that other campers would be able to see us, but that wasn't the case at all. This felt as close to nature as can be, but with just enough of the comforts to make it easy! I would thoroughly recommend a stay here.

3 nights at Housedean Farm Campsite

Excellent facilities and nice big pitches. The site is quite windy but overall a lovely location .

Charley

2 weeks ago

3 nights at The Nut Plat Retreat

Had a brilliant time! Would highly recommend to a couple wanting to get away from it all. We loved our stay and will definitely go back

Weekend Trip to Housedean Farm Campsite

The facilities were great! Lots of lovely walks around too.

Nahum

May 2025

Weekend Trip to The Nut Plat Retreat

The Nut Plat Retreat was perfect! We loved every minute of our stay there. Have already recommended to everyone we know!

Weekend Trip to Housedean Farm Campsite

I loved my time there! The campsite is easily accessible by public transport and the nature surrounding it is breathtaking.

Weekend Trip to Housedean Farm Campsite

Housedean Farm is a lovely site in the rolling hills of the South Downs and I'd recommend it. I'd also recommend booking directly with the site rather than through Hipcamp who will not stop emailing me. I need one email when I book a campsite - the booking confirmation. No matter if you opt out of marketing emails, you'll get at least five unnecessary emails as follows: "Enhance your trip with extras" "Your trip is coming up! Here's who's onboard." "Reminder for your trip to Grass Pitch" "Time to pack your bags!" "What did you think of Housedean Farm Campsite?" There's just no stopping the spam from this company

Weekend Trip to Henstridge Golf and Leisure

Great land and views, very well kept. The people in the clubhouse running the site were very friendly and helpful. Facikities were ample. We had a great long weekend.

Mark

April 2025

Weekend Trip to The Nut Plat Retreat

Very cosy stay, thoroughly enjoyed the hot tub and found it very easy to be self sufficient with everything you need in your area. Will definitely be returning.

Weekend Trip to Southover Woods and Camping

Awesome campsite. How lovely to leave civilisation. Beautiful spot and so many lovely walks on your doorstep. Proper peace! Chloe and her family were so interesting and so helpful.

Weekend Trip to Southover Woods and Camping

Very nice site. We had a really cool experiences camping in the woods which. There was a good communication from the owner and we definitely will come back

2 nights at Southover Woods and Camping

I enjoyed the views and quiet area. Chloe The host was lovely and super accommodating. Chloe was really kind, even took time out to find us when we got lost trying to find the way. Our daughter was able to run around enjoying the surroundings, exploring and playing freely. Our dogs were able to bark and be free.

Esme

April 2025

Weekend Trip to The Nut Plat Retreat

We had such a lovely stay in the nut plat. The bedroom cabin was clean and cosy and we loved just relaxing, cooking and jumping in the hot tub as soon as the sun went down. We found the hot tub very easy to use with Duncan providing unlimited wood. The first time we lit it, it took a few hours to heat up but it retains its heat well and on the following days needed much less time to be ready. Duncan mostly left us alone but was very welcoming and even posted my speaker back to me which I left in the cabin. Would definitely recommend :)

Weekend Trip to Southover Woods and Camping

Beautiful location! Would highly recommend! We were a little bit confused on how to get to the site, Chloe was brilliant and sent us through some directions and we found it easily from them. Nice private camping areas with their own firepit and composting toilet. Great for couples or groups of people as there are lots of different pitches offering different unique locations and views. Looking up and seeing the stars above a fire pit, priceless!

Weekend Trip to The Nut Plat Retreat

Super space Fabulous hot tub Quiet Great pub a stones throw away means you don’t have to cook if you don’t want to All very organised by Duncan, the flexible owner who really let us be

Fabrice

February 2025

Weekend Trip to The Nut Plat Retreat

A fantastic cosy, quiet and romantic cabin, perfect for a little weekend getaway. The hosts are super accommodating and responsive but are also very respectful of your privacy. We arrived with both the fireplace inside and the hot tub fire already roaring. A fantastic experience overall would recommend to anyone! And easy enough to access by just public transport if you don't want to drive :))

3 nights at The Nut Plat Retreat

Came for a short break away from work and degree stress. Planned to go on some nice walks with the dog but the weather was awful. So ended up staying in by the log burner, reading our books and crochet. I did also manage to get the hot tub HOT ♨️ one day, took a few rounds of restocking the fire but once we got there, it then got so hot I had to add some cold! So worth it! There is good WiFi available so manged to watch a few films in the evening. Might be back for one of my reading weeks when I need minimal distractions! 😂

Weekend Trip to The Nut Plat Retreat

Cosy, charming, relaxing spot for a weekend away out of London. We loved the outdoor hot tub!

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The Nut Plat Retreat

3 units · Glamping1 acre · Kent, South East England

Antique living wagons on the banks of the River Bourne, with a charming orchard setting, a pub down the lane and a history unlike anywhere else

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Southover Woods and Camping

16 units · Glamping, Tents60 acres · Dorset, South West England

Nearly wild camping in a vast Dorset woodland

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Housedean Farm Campsite

3 units · Tents1 acre · Lewes, East Sussex, South East England

Epic views of the South Downs, and a walker’s paradise, hidden sweetly on the South Downs Way

Henstridge Golf and Leisure

1 unit · Motorhome, Tent70 acres · England

Set in the heart of rural Blackmore Vale, Henstridge Golf Resort is the perfect retreat providing the best of leisure and relaxation. Over 70 stunning acres. Acquired by Lee Park Estates for being in one of the most peaceful and picturesque parts of England. Close to the Sherborne and Shaftesbury and right on the border of Dorset and Somerset. We have a well stocked coarse fishing lake full of natural wild fighting fish and extending to approximately 2 acres. Within our stunning resort lies our caravanning and camping area with spectacular views of our golf course. We are open for 12 months, 365 days a year, and we have seasonal pitches available for touring caravans and motorhomes. Please note that our electrical hook-ups are limited, and come with an additional charge, please contact us prior to booking to see availability.

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The Sunset Tree

30 units · Glamping, Tents3 acres · West Sussex, South East England

A sociable, tents-only, pop-up campsite, with a good village pub and playground on the doorstep

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Dog-friendly camping near Portsmouth guide

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