Rated 4 of 5

Rated 4 of 5

Peace and tranquility

Rated 5 of 5

Access to local places of interest

Rated 5 of 5

Beauty of surroundings and scenery

Rated 5 of 5

Ease of arrival/welcome

Second Visit

Last visited in August 2013 shortly after this very well appointed site was opened.  It has matured nicely since then and now has a loo and shower.  As before, the owners keep everything in immaculate order.  It's hard to see how they can improve it further other than perhaps by adding Wi-Fi which was mooted last time.  Good TV reception is assured through the bollard connections.  The site used to enjoy almost direct access South of Mockbeggar Lane into the Bashford Lakes Nature Reserve and the Avon Valley Path to Ringwood but sadly this has been padlocked resulting in a bit of a road detour which is a shame.  However, the path running North from the site past private lakes to the Avon Valley Path to Fordingbridge remains open and there are endless walking opportunities to the East in the New Forest.  The generally level terrain and quiet back roads make it good for cycling.  There are a couple of pubs and a well stocked farm shop with cafe a short walk away.  Our only slight criticism last time was the road noise from Mockbeggar Lane which the 6 well spaced pitches back onto but the cattlegrid into the New Forest which was the cause of some of the noise last time was not noticeable.  The site is grassed, firm and flat and near the secure gated entrance has been gravelled and reinforced so there shouldn't be any problem in the wet.  Access to the site off Mockbeggar Lane and the busy Salisbury Ringwood road which can just be heard in the distance continues to be good.  The site has a peaceful and open feel about it with plenty of space and a fine view over a large hay field that is frequented by deer and with trees and hedgerows beyond.  We benefitted by being able to bring our son last time but it is now an adults only site which helps preserve the peace.  The area has an interesting history as it is the site of the former RAF Ibsley which was occupied by British and allied airforces and troops during WW2 but there isn't much evidence of that now.  With a car there is no shortage of places to visit and things to do.  The nearest supermarkets including a Waitrose are at Ringwood but there are also shops at Fordingbridge.
Motorhomer from Wiltshire

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