The New Forest UK National Park has many wonderful campsites to offer you if you want to go camping right up close to nature, wildlife and all the beauty of this wonderful environment.
I hadn't seen a Safari tent or Ready tent until I recently visited the Roundhill Campsite near Brockenhurst and the Holmsley Campsite near Lymington.
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What a fantastic surprise! I wish I'd booked a few nights, it all looked so welcoming.
The Safari tents at Holmsley were beautifully equipped. Outside 2 really comfy looking sun loungers in wood and a cute little BBQ greeted you. Then, as you went into the fully decked floor area you were greeted by another quality wood dining table and chair area. The outer Safari tent flaps go back so the whole area is open plan and of course you are looking out over the grassed New Forest area.
The kitchen area is great too. Lots of equipment and a good sized hob and grill - bacon and eggs in here in the morning would taste just great I'm sure!
The bedroom area was astounding! Proper brass beds with full size comfy mattresses - also mosquito nets around each bed - although not in malaria territory here - don't worry! - there are midges and if a horse fly takes a bite you'll know about it.
There was ample storage space with units laid out just like in a cottage, bed end chests and mirrors on a chest of drawers - a real home from home. I've taken lots of photos so you can get an even better idea. One photo I took was as if you had woken and were looking out from your bed - hopefully it gives a good idea of what camping in a Safari tent at Holmsley would be like. You can just see your brass bedend in the picture. Not my initial idea of what camping was like!
I next went to the wonderful Roundhill Campsite to see their Ready tents. Although not as luxurious as the Safari tents they were still great. Again you are greeted by a pair of loungers and a BBQ set up outside your tent. This time there is a groundsheet rather wooden decking, but all is beautifully clean and appealing.
There are no brass bedends here but the bed area was clean and very comfortable. I tried out the mattresses and they were soft and springy. The kitchen area was virtually the same as the Safari tent. A grill and hob top and lots of good equipment, means you should be able to get those bacon and eggs easily on the go here too!
The real advantage of this campsite is the Roundhill Information Centre - here you can really experience all the history, wildlife information and examples of the New Forest UK National Park. You may also take part in a walk at dusk to view deer or experience extra special sights which you will remember forever.
When we were there the toilets and shower units were beautifully clean and well run too.
I hope this has given you an insight into what a night under canvas in the New Forest can be like especially if you opt for the Safari tent or Ready tent style of camping. You will be close to all the beauty of this lovely area but also have a little bit of camping luxury too. Posh camping I think is another name for this style of camping and I can see why now.
Do you fancy an expedition into the beautiful new Forest UK National Park? for a night under luxury canvas in a Safari Tent or Ready Tent? I know I did!