When can I check in and check out of Bottom Pond?

Camping and touring Arrive: 3 p.m. – 8 p.m. Depart by: 11 a.m. Read more

Bottom Pond

Views over grassy fields (added by manager 17 Sep 2017)

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Family-friendly site in the South Downs National Park
A 10-minute drive from Winchester and the Watercress Line
Access to a private woodland with a bridleway to the South Downs Way

With countryside views and a good likelihood of spotting local wildlife and (if you’re lucky) birds of prey, Bottom Pond is an attractive little spot. The sunsets and stars are noteworthy too – after all, the family-friendly site is in the South Downs National Park, an area well-known for its wildlife and stunning scenery by day, and its dark skies by night. The views are indeed stunning from Bottom Pond, with green fields making up the scenery. The site has private access to a woodland area, which has a bridleway connected to the South Downs Way. This 100-mile walking trail will surely keep keen hikers occupied or set a challenge for those who want to walk a short way before returning for sunset on the pitches. On a starry night, it shouldn't be hard to find a spot to unwind, as Bottom Pond is in a peaceful spot surrounded by the countryside of the national park. However, that doesn’t mean that civilisation is far away – in fact, it's pretty close, as Winchester city centre is a 10-minute drive away and packed with historic attractions and a tempting range of restaurants for meals out. Alternatively, hit the shops to pick up bits for an alfresco meal back at your pitch – Bottom Pond permits barbecues so, if you time it right, you might get to sink your teeth into your first burger just as the sun is setting over the surrounding fields.

Site type

Languages spoken

English

French

Features

No dogs allowed

Pop-up campsite

Leisure on site

Bar or club house

Cycle hire

Evening entertainment

Fishing

Fitness centre

Games room

Indoor swimming pool

Kids' club

On-site restaurant/cafe

Outdoor swimming pool

Play area

TV room

Take away

Tennis

Watersports

Amenities on site

Bath available

Car parking by pitch/unit

Composting toilet

Disabled facilities

Dog park

Drying room

Food shop

Free wifi

Ice pack freezing

Internet access

Launderette

Parent & baby washroom

Pick-up from public transport

Portable toilet

Pub toilets

Public telephone

Shower available

Toilet block

Washing-up area

Wifi

Groups welcome

Family friendly

Motorcycle friendly

Single-sex groups welcome

Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue provided

Barbecues allowed

Campfires allowed

Commercial vehicles allowed

Dogs allowed

No dogs allowed

Themes

Budget/backpacker

Peaceful

Remote location

Walkers' paradise

Wild camping

Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities

Chemical disposal

Electric car charging point(s)

Gas cylinders available

Recycling available

Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby

Dog walk nearby

Nearby farmers' market

Type

Pop-up campsite

Tiny (1-10 pitches)

Nearby leisure

Cycling nearby

Golf nearby

Mountain biking nearby

Restaurant nearby

Tennis nearby

Location

Bottom Pond

Morestead

Winchester

Hampshire

England

SO21 1JE

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London GMT (GMT+00:00)

GPS

51.02083°N
-1.26047°W

Nearest transport

Coach

3.5 mi Broadway Guildhall

8.3 mi Southampton Uni Interchange

Rail

2.9 mi Shawford Rail Station

4.1 mi Winchester Rail Station

5.3 mi Eastleigh Rail Station

Ferry

10.7 mi Southampton Vehicle Ferry Terminal

10.8 mi Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal

11.5 mi Hamble-le-Rice Ferry Landing

Airport

6.5 mi Southampton Airport

Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.

Local attractions

With Winchester (10 minutes’ drive) an easy drive away, it's easy to mix a bit of city time in with your country break. The 17th-century Winchester Cathedral (10 minutes) has a medieval library and a Norman crypt. You might also want to pay a visit to The Great Hall (15 minutes), which has a medieval round table rumoured to be connected to King Arthur. After visiting some historical sites, it might be time to get some hikes under your belt. There are over 100 steps leading to the top of St. Catherine's Hill (five minutes), which overlooks a gorgeous river valley. Winnall Moors Nature Reserve (10 minutes) in Winchester has flatter terrain. The longest walk, which is four and a half miles long, passes by water meadows and a river. If hiking sounds a little too intense for your lazy-day plans, head to Marwell Zoo (five minutes), a huge animal park that's home to meerkats, tigers, giraffes and other exotic beasts. A steam-powered ride on the Watercress Line (15 minutes) from Alresford makes a great day out too, with a a museum and heritage signal box to see before you board your train.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name	Distance	Type	2020	2019	2018	2017
Hillhead	14.4 mi	Sea	N/A	Good	Good	Good
Calshot	14.8 mi	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Lee-On-Solent	15.4 mi	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Lepe	16.8 mi	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Stokes Bay	17.5 mi	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

INTECH Science Centre & Planetarium 2.7 mi

Winchester Cathedral 3.6 mi

Mid-Hants Railway 'Watercress Line' 6.3 mi

Southampton Maritime Museum 10.6 mi

Mottisfont Abbey Garden, House and Estate 12.2 mi

National Trust

Winchester City Mill 3.5 mi

Hinton Ampner 5 mi

Mottisfont 12.2 mi

Uppark House and Garden 16.7 mi

The Vyne 20.9 mi

Cycle routes

Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.

Other

MAGDALEN HILL CEMETERY 2.7 mi

Upham - Woodcote - Green Hill - Upham 2.8 mi

Upham - Street End 2.8 mi

Shawford - Highbridge - Marwell - Shawford 2.9 mi

COMPTON END 3.5 mi

Local events

Wickham Festival (Thursday 1 August 2024 – Thursday 1 August 2024)
Fareham, Hampshire 8.7 mi
CarFest (Friday 23 August 2024 – Friday 23 August 2024)
Basingstoke, Hampshire 13.6 mi
New Forest and Hampshire County Show (Tuesday 30 July 2024 – Tuesday 30 July 2024)
Brockenhurst, Hampshire 18.8 mi
Isle of Wight Festival (Thursday 20 June 2024 – Thursday 20 June 2024)
Newport, Isle Of Wight 21.9 mi
Isle of Wight Walking Festival (Saturday 11 May 2024 – Saturday 11 May 2024)
Newport, Isle Of Wight 22.2 mi

Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.

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What attractions are near Bottom Pond? With Winchester (10 minutes’ drive) an easy drive away, it's easy to mix a bit of city time in with your country break. The 17th-century Winchester Cathedral (10 minutes) has a medieval … Read more
When can I check in and check out of Bottom Pond?

Camping and touring

Arrive: 3 p.m. – 8 p.m.

Depart by: 11 a.m.

Read more