Fernwood Glamping (New Forest)
Two-pitch glamping on the New Forest fringe where Rachel turns a field view into a genuinely personal stay.
Fernwood is a two-pitch glamping site in the large garden of a family home on the edge of Ringwood, just inside the New Forest. The choice is between a hand-painted gypsy caravan and a shepherd's hut, 25 metres apart, each sleeping two adults plus two young children. Both come with fire pits; the shepherd's hut has a wood-burning stove and stays open well into winter.
The field behind backs onto open countryside where deer regularly appear at dusk, and buzzards drift overhead in the afternoons. Ringwood's shops and chip shop are a five-minute walk. Mudeford Quay is a 25-minute drive for a beach day, and traffic-free cycling routes across open forest and through woodland start nearby.
Rachel and Jonathan run the place with a level of attentiveness that shows up in small things: a breakfast hamper, marshmallows for the fire, washing-up done for you if you ask nicely. There's a treehouse, rope swing, summerhouse overlooking a pond, and a chance to meet the resident rabbits. It's the kind of host-led glamping where the owners' care is the amenity, not just the accommodation.
Before you book
- The gypsy caravan is warm-weather only; book the shepherd's hut for cooler months.
“Intimate, owner-led glamping at the quiet edge of the New Forest, where two well-equipped units and a host who actually cares make a weekend feel genuinely restorative.”
Why it made the cut
- Hand-painted gypsy caravan and shepherd's hut with real character and no templated feel
- Owner Rachel's personal attentiveness is what guests remember most
- Field views with deer and wildlife, minutes from Ringwood and easy reach of the New Forest
The Feeling
Quietly glamorous · Soulful handmade · Solitary tempo
Good For
- Date
- Family
- Dog holiday
Best For
- Shepherd's hut and hand-painted gypsy caravan with wood-burning stove in New Forest
- Family breaks with under-5s welcome and dedicated kids play area
- Dog-friendly glamping with fire pits and field views
In Campr's collections
- Glamping at its bestA hand-painted gypsy caravan and a shepherd's hut in a New Forest garden, run by hosts who treat attentiveness as the main attraction.
- Date night campingTwo units, total privacy, a breakfast hamper and a fire pit: Rachel has quietly built the ideal couple's escape on the Ringwood fringe.
- Slow familyA treehouse, rope swing, resident rabbits and a host who did the washing up: Fernwood takes the pressure off family glamping entirely.
Facilities
Quick answers
- Does Fernwood Glamping (New Forest) allow dogs?
- Yes, dogs are welcome at Fernwood Glamping (New Forest).
- Are campfires allowed at Fernwood Glamping (New Forest)?
- Yes, campfires are allowed in provided fire pits.
- What kind of stays does Fernwood Glamping (New Forest) offer?
- Glamping, in the forest.
- How much does Fernwood Glamping (New Forest) cost?
- Premium pricing. Check the owner's site for current rates.
- Where is Fernwood Glamping (New Forest)?
- Hangersley, Ringwood BH24 3JN, UK.
Where it is
Hangersley, Ringwood BH24 3JN, UK
In the forest · Hampshire · South East · 50.855° N, 1.760° W
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