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Hollington Park Glamping

94%

· Woolton Hill, Hampshire, England

10 acres hosted by Claire L.

5 lodging sites

Creature comforts

Enjoy the comforts of home in nature at some pitches — including real toilets, showers, and kitchen.

Pod and bell tent glamping in woodland on the edge of the North Wessex Downs

You don’t have to be a fan of Downton Abbey to visit Hollington Park Glamping but if you are, you’re going to love this place. This pod and bell tent glamping site is popular with fans of the famous TV series because it’s just five minutes from Highclere Castle, the magnificent house that provided the setting for Downton’s period drama. Built in 1842, the castle may be one of the key historic attractions in the area but it’s by no means the oldest. There are lots of other landmarks within the North Wessex Downs that could claim that title – including ancient woodland. And it’s in one of those woods, among mature ash, oak and horse chestnut trees, that Hollington Park Glamping is found.

As such, it seems suitable that most things here are made of wood. There are the two timber pods, for a start, which sit in the centre of the site. A little wander through the trees away are three super-sized six-metre bell tents which offer an alternative way to stay. Both have everything you need to be comfortable including full-sized double beds and fold-out z-beds for children, complete with fresh bedding and towels. They each have their own shower and flushing loo just outside. And while the tents are off grid, the pods have an electricity supply. The focal point of the site is an enchanting woodland clearing with a large fire pit in the middle, surrounded by benches built out of tree trunks. For your firewood, simply forage in the surrounding 10-acre woodland. It’s all yours to explore.

Off site, there’s more to discover. Highclere Castle, of course, and plenty of other attractions too. The Bombay Sapphire distillery being one of them, a 20-minute drive away. Newbury is even closer and on its outskirts, 4 Kingdom Adventure Park and Family Farm is a great place to visit with kids. There’s walking, horse riding and good country pubs within walking distance too.

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9 Ratings · 14 reviews

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September 12, 2022

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Lovely accommodation and lovely surroundings. The animals on site were a lovely surprise and the kids loved the peacocks!

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We loved our stay in Claire’s Shepherd’s Hut. The setting was quiet and well thought out, with great facilities. The shower was really good. We loved the fire pit too. The area is great for beautiful walks and we just loved the experience.

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July 15, 2022

The Bedouin Bell Tent

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A blissful 2 nights in the Bedouin tent. We chose that tent as it is under the trees. Our small clearing was beautifully shaded by the tree canopy. Lovely to roam the woods and land. Our two small dogs seemed to love exploring too Well equipped Claire was very receptive to some small suggestions we had to make it even better

Chris M.

March 2, 2022

What a place for relaxation two days we was here was abosulete bliss real camping experience without the fear of getting wet everything was clean and tidy lovely settings surround u and well built pods looking forward to coming back in the summer

Fiona S.recommends

August 26, 2020

Daisy Cottage

We stayed in a pod for the weekend and thoroughly enjoyed our stay. We had a lovely, relaxing time in our pod and wandering around the surrounding woodland. The pod contains everything you can think of, and the bathroom next door is amazing, with a flushing toilet and one of the best showers I've had in a long time. We enjoyed our evenings relaxing and chatting around the camp fire before retiring to one of the comfiest beds we've even slept in. Our dogs loved the place and were made to feel very welcome, particularly by Tony the Great Dane!

Dawn M.recommends

August 13, 2020

The Bedouin Bell Tent

Me and my two teenagers had two lovely days chilling in the wonderful woodland environment. Our Bedouin tent was so well thought through with touching details. Claire was so helpful and friendly. It was a treat. Thank you.

Location

Woolton Hill, Hampshire, England, United KingdomTo respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking

Hosted by Claire L.

Joined in March 2016

From the host

***1 night stays available on request subject to availability*** Set in 10 acres of private ancient woodland on the Hampshire Berkshire border is our small and unique glamping site. 50 minutes from London 5 minutes from the Historic Highclere Castle. Sweet little vintage styled pod cabins and huge 6m bell tents set in a magical clearing of private woodland, on the Hampshire and Berkshire border For families there are excellent farm parks within easy driving distance. The historic Town of Newbury set on the kennet and avon canal and meets the river Kennet is a 5 minute drive away and host a wealth of shops bars pubs and historic buildings, plus the lovely Victoria Park with it's little boating lake. Finkley Down Farm (01264 324141) is excellent and The Hawk Conservancy Trust (01264 773850) are both just 15 minutes south – ideal if your heading to the south coast. Bucklebury farm park is 20 minutes away. Four Kingdoms Farm Park (01635 269678) is the closest. For most people, though, it's the walking and cycling that makes the North Wessex Downs so popular. Climb Beacon Hill or wander across famous Watership Down. Woolton Hill hosts an excellent market just 5 mins walk away on the last Saturday of every month, while Hungerford, 8 miles away, is full of old antiques shops and pubs. The Bombay Sapphire distillery (01256 890090), located in fantastically atmospheric old buildings, offers tours daily – best to book in advance. And finally of course there's magnificent Highclere Castle (01635 253210). It opens for tours through July and August but outside of these peak months you'll need to check ahead for specific dates.

Nearby attractions

For families there are excellent farm parks within easy driving distance. The historic town of Newbury, set on the Kennet and Avon canal and River Kennet, is six miles away and hosts a wealth of shops, bars, pubs and historic buildings. It’s also home to the lovely Victoria Park with its little boating lake. Finkley Down Farm Park (13 miles) is excellent and, not is not far away from The Hawk Conservancy Trust (15 miles). Bucklebury Farm and Deer Safari is about the same distance and Four Kingdoms Farm Park is the closest (seven miles). For most people, though, it's the walking and cycling that makes the North Wessex Downs so popular. Climb Beacon Hill or wander across famous Watership Down. Hungerford, eight miles away, is full of old antiques shops and pubs. The Bombay Sapphire distillery (14 miles), located in fantastically atmospheric old buildings, offers tours daily – best to book in advance. And finally of course there's magnificent Highclere Castle, just three miles away. It opens for tours through July and August but outside of these peak months you'll need to check ahead for specific dates.

Food and drink

There are four pubs within walking distance – The Rampant Cat, The Furze Bush and, in Highclere, The Red House (all within two miles). The Red House is closed on Mondays and doesn't serve evening meals on Sundays, but the food is excellent and there are plenty of ales on tap. A little further is The Pheasant (three miles). If your stay coincides with the last Saturday of the month, you can pick up local produce from the farmer’s market at Woolton Village Hall in the mornings. For other basics, head to the village shop and post office that’s a little further up the road (one mile) or into Newbury (six miles) for supermarkets and a bigger selection of shops.

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