Hawkhill Mill Farm

Rated 4 of 5

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Simple site with rustic charm

We like the site and its simple, rustic charm! It's our 2nd visit in our little caravan and we were lucky with the weather. Site is off the beaten track (for Hampshire). Narrow lanes and farm track lead to the site. Gently sloping field is next to the farmhouse and mill stream. I think field could get a bit boggy in places in wet weather. Our pitch was quite uneven and required wheel ramps. Toilets/shower basic but clean. Lights at night in toilets would be useful. Plenty of rural walks from the site through woods and fields. Definitely a simple site but in a pleasant field mostly surrounded by trees. Geese, turkeys (daytime only) sheep, cows are neighbours in nearby fields. Close to Fordingbridge and not far from New Forest (watch out for ticks if you have a dog!). We loved Hockeys Farm Shop cafe a few miles away. 4G mobile phone signal good (two networks). Overall a lovely working farm site, peaceful and in a pleasant rural setting. But may not be the site for you if you're looking for a neat camping field and state of the art facilities!

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GrahameL

Campervanner

Reviewed on 08/09/2021 10:13

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Short weekend break.

Friendly and welcoming owners greeted us, full of local information for our two night stay. Lovely walks from site on public footpaths. Pub, mill serving afternoon teas and village shop within walking distance. No road noise. Silence was golden over night. Will definitely be back.

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trusslers

Motorhomer

Reviewed on 14/06/2021 21:06

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Could be so much better!

Visited this site a couple of weeks ago intending to stay for 2 weeks. Very disappointed with the 'hard standing' as it really cannot be called that nowadays- maybe 10 years ago. We had awful weather so the mud and grass cuttings were everywhere and we had to ask the owner for something to go over the mud in order to enter our caravan, The owner's son runs a business in one of the farm buildings which involves sand blasting car wheels, so consequently we did not get the peace that previous reviewers experienced and I believe this is now an ongoing enterprise. The noise is not constant but certainly more than the owner told us it would be for a 'couple of days a week'. In addition, every day we experienced military helicopters flying very low, sometimes at 11 o'clock at night. On the couple of occasions we did manage to sit and enjoy the picturesque view, we did love the wonderful birdlife and the walks from the site were great! Another downside is that the facilities i.e. toilet and shower has to be shared with the non CL site owned by the proprietor a few hundred yards away. Something we would not entertain in the future. All-in-all this site as been let down by a a complacent owner and it is a great pity that the Caravan Club cannot ensure that the stated standards and facilities of CL sites are maintained for their members. Note well though, we have stayed in many beautifully kept CL sites.

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lindandnick

Caravanner

Reviewed on 04/06/2021 15:43

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Peaceful and relaxing

As soon as we arrived the owner came over showed us where everything was, told us about the stunning walks around the ares and from the site, very friendly and helpful. The cl has a small trout river running though it with picnic tables for guests. Clean tidy and the grass is nicely mown, we will be returning shortly.

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mills61

Caravanner from Hampshire

Reviewed on 06/05/2021 19:45

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Pleasant camp site

Recently stopped on this site for 6 night's. We were greeted by Mr Clarke who was very helpful and welcoming. We followed the directions given and found the site with ease.The pitches are hard standing with electric hook up to each. We required leveling block's at our pitch. There's a toilet and shower available (shared facilities) There are some lovely walks from the site (some are not suitable for wheelchair users) We loved that there are domestic fowl and sheep on the farm. Dog's are to be kept on leads at all times whilst on the farm. However there is plenty of places near by where dog's can be exercised off lead. We enjoyed our stay at Hawkhill Mill Farm. Thank you for having us

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GreatBritishHolidays

Caravanner from Worcestershire

Reviewed on 21/04/2021 11:21

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Tranquil but needs a bit of TLC

A bit of a bumpy entrance to the site. CL site is in the bottom field. It is in a quiet location with a pretty stream running at the bottom. The pitches are a bit tired looking and the grass was very long on our pitch with deep tyre Mark's where someone had maybe got stuck. I agree with what other reviews have said about him collecting his money,he certainly doesn't waste any time. It was such a hot day also so we asked if our dog could cool of in the river but he said no which we felt was a bit unfair,he wouldn't have caused any harm also felt he was always checking to see if dog was on the lead. Toilets are clean if a little dated but I would suggest lights outside and inside for people who don't have facilities and some paper towels to dry your hands on New Forest is stunning but I probably wouldn't use this site again.

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kaz64

Reviewed on 19/09/2020 14:31

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Pretty and Tranquil + Motorhome parking

I called Harry to book and found him really helpful and friendly. Finding the site was slightly nerve wracking as it leads you down a width restricted road, however it leads straight to the farm and isn't an issue. The plot is really peaceful, the only noise is that of the geese and turkeys who will greet you on your way to the toilets, they are tucked away overnight so do not disturb your sleep in any way. Toilets and shower are perfectly sufficient, but take a torch after dark! The river running along the bottom of the site is lovely with clear water and there is a footpath running next to the farmhouse for easy access to pretty walks,(not cycle routes) about 30 mins walk to the Compasses Pub which was really lovely, friendly staff and great food. Various possible pathways so worth having an app such as maps me. We took the motorhome out and about and managed to park without any problems both in Fordingbridge (car park opposite the rugby fields) and close to the farmshop a couple of miles away. There is also easy parking at the New Forest Water Park, they will open up the overflow car park for you if needed. Parking with anything bigger than a car at the activity centre where we booked archery, axe throwing and crossbow , isn't possible, so plan ahead for that one. Activities great fun though, so worth the effort. Thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Hawkhill Mill Farm and would be very happy to go again

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Dragons on tour

Motorhomer

Reviewed on 06/09/2020 16:07

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A very peaceful CL.

Hawkhill Mill is very easy to find, but you will think you are lost several times, it is remote. Harry has the CL and all around it really well organised. The facilities are clean and comfortable. The surrounding countryside is beautiful and great for walking. The site is spacious and well maintained, we used the hookup without any issues. Watch that you dont make the schoolboy error that I did and park under the great Oak tree. Acorns dropping on the roof. We definitely recommend this site for tranquillity, peace and quiet.

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Fit2drop

Caravanner from Buckinghamshire

Reviewed on 11/08/2020 21:08

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A Lovely Place to Stay

We stayed here over the weekend - what a delightful little place! It was stormy and windy, but we were sheltered and cosy on this site. We loved everything about it. The welcome was friendly, polite and caring. The toilets and showers were beautifully clean and completely adequate. The hardstanding was good, with EHU right behind each unit. There were 5, well-spaced pitches. We walked to Sandleheath, Damerham and Alderholt along delightful footpaths - some beside the river. We would thoroughly recommend this site, and we will definitely be back soon.

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Sandy Robey

Motorhomer

Reviewed on 11/08/2019 17:16

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Another return visit

When we first had a motor home we came here about four times in a year. Since then we have been far and wide but felt it was time for a return visit. So here we are, back again! An hour from home but could be anywhere. One of the reasons we love this place is the peace and tranquility. We have seen so many insects, butterflies and birds just sitting in the sunshine. There are plenty of places of interest to walk or cycle to. The local pubs have always been good. The Compasses is a half walk up a bridleway from the site. Alderholt Mill do lovely cakes, especially the scones!!! Fordingbridge also has some good hostelries. The Dorset Heavy Horse centre worth a visit especially if you have children. There is plenty of room between units and the hardstandings are adequate for vans and caravans. If you need your awning up just park nearer the grass. They are not brand new but they do the job, I have certainly seen worse if another review has you worried. There are two clean showers (not often you get two at a CL) and two toilets. There is another private field just up the drive which has been useful for the weekends the CL is fully booked and this has not impacted on the CL in any way during our five visits here. The owner provides toilet chemicals pre mixed and suitable for the waste system here, empty yours of chemicals before you come. It has been lovely to return to the well run, tidy site I remembered. I would definitely recommend this place as most of the reviewers do. We forgot how much we loved it and how relaxed we feel after our visit.

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Reviewed on 13/07/2019 20:19

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