Foxlease

We loved our trip to Foxlease and would definitely return! The site is gorgeous and very peaceful, with no noisy groups! You can literally walk into the forest from the campsite snd see the wild horses, and the twin is only a10/15 min walk away with a lovely pub only a 2 min walk away from the campsite. The toilets were good and we had one assigned to us which was great. However, the showers are advertised as being cleaned regularly and I’m not sure how true this is. I don’t mind basic, but we found two dead cockroaches in one of the showers and three days later they were still there, so that shower obviously wasn’t being cleaned. I feel like an actual ceiling might be a good idea as well as insects just fall from the rafters while you are showering! It didn’t ruin our stay but I do think it’s something to think about

I was unsure what to expect from Foxlease as many reviews on Google are from scout/guide group leaders. Let me assure you that this place is fab. All the staff (there seem to be plenty of them) are friendly, attentive and helpful. They all seem to genuinely care about ensuring your stay is a great one! I love that it's just for tents with no electric hookup so that in itself creates a nice vibe. Assigned facilities (private toilet and shared showers) are good and cleaned regularly. About 3-4 toilets are in each wooden hut, so there's no long walk in the mornings! Plenty of space so always felt safe re: Covid. I was in a small field with only 2 other tents so it was really quiet in the evenings and mornings. It's PERFECT if you or your kids want to take advantage of the on-site activities (small additional fee) like archery, kayaks, zip line. The location is perfect if you want to head into Lyndhurst (15min walk), local pub (8min walk), Beaulieu for an event (20min drive) or just explore the trails of the New Forest. There was a pizza van on Friday (£9 cash only) and they also put on a BBQ on Saturday which was a trial run for them. Hopefully this will continue as it's nice to have the option of pre-cooked grub after a busy day. I would like to see clearer recycling bins so I can separate rubbish accordingly, but that's literally the only room for improvement. I've stayed at many other campsites in the area (some of those large ones nearby are over priced and busy) and this stands out for me as the best. I look forward to returning. Keep up the great work team!

My friends and I stayed for a few nights, last year, and we want to come back! Very generous space for pitches, the staff are lovely, and the private bathrooms allocated for each pitch are also very considerate of the Corona Virus regulations.

The campsite was completely empty except for our party which was great. We stayed on Bridges field next to the ponies and goats which the kids loved. The private toilets were good and the showers hot. The staff organised an alterfire and we collected firewood from the around the site. The site is perfectly situated near Lyndhurst and we had a great time cycling and exploring. The site is basic and quiet, no bells or whistles so if this is your kind of camping then Foxlease is perfect for you.

We've just returned from 3 nights at Foxlease and can't rate it highly enough! If you're just after a no frills base to explore the New Forest then it's perfect. You're own allocated toilet and sink, 2 hot showers shared between 4 plots but as we were alone that was basically just ours too. All super clean and safe. Yes they're in sheds but does that really matter? Well stocked shop with extremely friendly and helpful staff. We saw 2 other tents the whole weekend on this enormous site. All for £36. Foxlease, we will definitely be back!

We had a wonderful stay here. Beautiful spot, convenient access to Lyndhurst. Enjoyed lovely hot shower in the wash block, and our own toilet (like having an en-suite) by our tent. Friendly and helpful staff. We were able to charge our phones at the shop. Last but not least, excellent value for money and easy access to the entire New Forest! We would definitely stay here again.

Foxlease is a beautiful site, split into several different fields. We have stayed twice over the summer and had plenty of space each time. The facilities are allocated per pitch so we had our own toilet and a shower shared with 3 other families. The toilets and showers are basic but always an ample supply of hot water. All the staff and volunteers are lovely and the shop on site sells basics (and portable chargers full of power!). I have paid a lot more to stay at other sites in the forest for far less space and queues for toilets and showers. I would highly recommend Foxlease.

We booked here but ended up not staying. There were young children in our group and, although the facilities may be adequate for brownie and guide camps, the shower and toilet cubicles in sheds are not suitable for families. It may be worth the owners having a look at what other family campsites offer in this area, as I gather the site is new to family camping. They also need to bear in mind that family tents are much bigger than Guide tents when allocating space. If a swimming pool is advertised, it should be clear what this is and, that you can actually book this. They did not have adequately qualified staff to offer this which we did not find out until after booking. That said, the staff were amazingly helpful and understanding throughout the booking process and as soon as we raised concerns. They are a credit to the facility. A bit of an upgrade and this could be really good.

Short walk into lovely town. Nice quiet grounds and great access to new forest. Showers and toilets very basic and no onsite shop/washing up facilities. Worked fine for what we needed. We didn’t book any activities and pool not open so can’t comment on that aspect.

I am somewhat confused by other reviewers here. We were a large group and booked into the Bridges field. Upon booking, this was the only option and I assume the only field available to the public. It is a tiny field with some sheds scattered around the edge with one shower/toilet block. No real view. Goodness knows how you could get 40 tents on this field. This is the 5th campsite I have stayed in this summer and it certainly was not what I was expecting, given the 2 lovely photos on the coolcamping website. There was no way I was going to spend a weekend in that field and asked to be moved. To their credit, they immediately moved us to where the guides stay and it was a dramatic improvement, albeit right next to a very noisy road which was not conducive to a good sleep. We had a private shelter with our own toilets and showers which was good and made a real difference.They checked on us the next day to make sure we were happy with everything and we were. It's a shame because the photos look idyllic but if you are staying in the Bridges field you will be hugely disappointed. There is not even a standpipe and this site lacks some basic amenities. I give Bridges 1 star, but the overall site 3 stars. £10 per child for a night is also too expensive for what you get. If this is the only field available, which it seems according to the website, then coolcamping needs to remove these photos and show pictures of Bridges campsite, as this is false advertising. Unfortunately, despite the lovely, helpful employees, I would not stay here again, but would look at other campsites near this truly beautiful location.

We loved the space and it felt a very safe place for the kids to wander. Campers were spread out meaning we didn’t feel too close to anyone else and not restricting the size of tent is a big bonus. The facilities were good and the kids enjoyed the activities we booked. The location is fantastic, a short walk into bothLyndhurst and the forest. The big downside, and for us it is quite a big one is no washing up facilities. Having to try and fill a small collapsible washing up bowl from a shower is not great and the water was not warm enough to properly clean greasy fry up fans. If they sort that then it would be 5 stars and we would definitely go back. As it is 4 stars, a good holiday but we won’t return.

We loved the spacious site which felt safe for the kids to roam. The kids liked the games (chess etc), basketball court and playground. We also pre booked some activities which we thoroughly enjoyed. Unfortunately the swimming pool opened for one hour on one occasion in 5 days which was a real shame, as it is a good facility particularly in the heat wave. The provision of picnic tables and wooden sheds with table and chairs for campers is a real bonus. Town is 10 minwalk with a co-op and lots of eateries, shops etc. There were fridge/freezers on the site for campers.

On the upside - A great location, good for kids with bikes, safe, friendly and spacious with access to fishing and fire friendly. It's also easy to walk into Lyndhurst. On the downside the bridges campsite has no washing up area so had to fill a washing up bowl from the shower as the taps on the toilet sinks were impossibly angled. The activities and on site shop seem a bit hit and miss for individual families, it seems to work better for the larger groups they get.

Just returned from our second weekend camping here. Truly beautiful grounds, in a beautiful area of the country. We wanted somewhere that made us feel like we were in the middle of nowhere with a possible escape to civilisation if the weather turned bad. The walking, cycling and local amenities are all within grasp yet, with a clear sky you can see the night sky as though you were in the middle of a desert. The showers and the toilets are functional. Though it would be nice to have a larger sink or hot water output for doing the washing up with. Already planning our next stay.