Stay lengths
- 2-night New Forest woodland weekend
- 3–5 night cycle and forest exploration stay
- Week-long Hampshire coast and forest circuit
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Fernwood Glamping
Ancient woodland glamping in the New Forest: Norman forest paths, free-roaming ponies, and fire pit evenings in a 1,000-year-old landscape
New Forest, Hampshire
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From ~£120/night — confirm on fernwoodglamping.co.uk
At a glance
Everything you need to plan Fernwood Glamping
Stay length, inclusions, seasons, and travel at a glance before you reach out to book.
Included
- Private woodland glamping unit
- Wood-burning stove and fire pit
- Self-catering kitchen
- Access to New Forest cycle trails from the site
- New Forest National Park wildlife and heath walking
Ideal for
- Couples wanting a private woodland escape in a famous English landscape
- Cyclists planning the New Forest trail network from a forest base
- Nature lovers seeking ancient woodland, wildlife, and free-roaming animal encounters
- North American travellers wanting to experience a genuinely ancient English forest
Seasons
- May–September for long days, fern-filled forest, and pony foal season (April–July)
- October for autumn colour in the ancient oaks and beeches
- December for frost-quiet forest and cosy wood-burning stove evenings
Getting there
Fernwood Glamping is in the New Forest National Park, Hampshire. Full address provided on booking. By car: M27 to J1, then A337 toward Lyndhurst (~90 min from London). Train: London Waterloo to Brockenhurst (direct, ~90 min), then cycle hire or taxi.
From
From ~£120/night — confirm on fernwoodglamping.co.uk
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Experience highlights
What a stay here actually feels like.
01
New Forest ancient woodland
Glamping inside a royal forest designated in 1079 — ancient oak pollards, fern floors, and a thousand years of continuous woodland ecology.
02
Free-roaming New Forest ponies
The commoners' ponies, cattle, and deer wander freely — one of England's most distinctive living landscapes, visible from the site.
03
Forest cycle trail network
Hundreds of kilometres of gravel cycle tracks through ancient woodland — some of the finest traffic-free cycling in England.
04
Fire pit in the forest
Evenings in a New Forest woodland clearing — fire lit, trees lit by the glow, and the forest night sounds beginning.
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The setting
Spaces, views, and surroundings at Fernwood Glamping.
Your journey
Train from London to Brockenhurst
90 minutes on the London Waterloo direct — the forest begins as soon as you leave the station and pick up your hire bicycle.
Forest arrival
Drive or cycle through the unenclosed forest to the Fernwood site — New Forest ponies may be on the road before you reach your pitch.
Ancient woodland cycle
The New Forest gravel cycle network runs through ancient oak and beech woodland on traffic-free tracks — one of England's finest day-long cycling landscapes.
Pony watch at sunrise
The free-roaming commoners' ponies are most active at dawn — walk a heath path early and the forest does not disappoint.
Lymington and the coast
The Georgian market town of Lymington is 15 minutes — cobbled high street, weekend market, and ferry to the Isle of Wight departing from the quay.
Fire pit evening in the forest
After dark the New Forest has no urban glow. The fire pit, the wood smoke, and the sound of owls in ancient trees is the evening's complete programme.
About
About this getaway
Fernwood Glamping offers private woodland glamping accommodation in the New Forest, Hampshire — one of England's oldest and most distinctive landscapes, designated as a National Park and an ancient royal hunting forest covering more than 200,000 acres of heath, ancient woodland, and open grazing land shared by New Forest ponies for centuries.
The site places guests within the forest itself: accommodation units tucked into a woodland clearing with mature oak, birch, and fern understory providing the privacy and green-filtered light that make a New Forest stay distinctive. Each unit is equipped with wood-burning stove, comfortable sleeping arrangements, and outdoor living space including a fire pit. The self-catering format supports an independent, nature-oriented stay designed around the forest's own pace.
The New Forest is a rewarding destination for slow travel: cycling through unenclosed woodland where ponies, cattle, and deer roam freely at any corner; walking the ancient drove roads and heath paths; visiting the market town of Lyndhurst or the coastal villages of Lymington and Beaulieu. Fernwood Glamping provides a wooded base from which to experience this landscape with genuine immersion rather than from a roadside caravan park.
The New Forest was declared a royal hunting forest by William the Conqueror in 1079. For nearly 1,000 years, commoners have exercised grazing rights across its unenclosed heathland — the New Forest ponies, cattle, pigs, and donkeys that wander freely across roads and through villages are the living expression of medieval land tenure that has never been interrupted.
Packages & pricing
Rates and availability from the property's official booking page.
Woodland Glamping Unit
From ~£120/night — confirm on fernwoodglamping.co.uk
Private unit with stove, fire pit, and New Forest woodland setting.
Check dates & bookWeekend New Forest Break
From ~£300 — verify on fernwoodglamping.co.uk
2–3 night woodland stay with cycle trail and ancient heath access.
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Availability notes
- • New Forest summer weekends fill quickly — book 6–8 weeks ahead for July and August.
- • Half-term weeks are popular for family-oriented forest stays.
- • October half-term for autumn foliage is particularly sought-after.
Accommodation
- Private woodland glamping unit (wood-burning stove, fire pit, forest setting)
Location & travel
- Getting there
- Fernwood Glamping is in the New Forest National Park, Hampshire. Full address provided on booking. By car: M27 to J1, then A337 toward Lyndhurst (~90 min from London). Train: London Waterloo to Brockenhurst (direct, ~90 min), then cycle hire or taxi.
Policies
- Minimum stay
- Weekend minimum typically 2 nights — confirm on fernwoodglamping.co.uk.
- Cancellation
- See fernwoodglamping.co.uk or booking confirmation for cancellation and deposit terms.
- Children
- Confirm child-welcome policies and safety information (free-roaming animals) with the property.
Contact & book
Reach the retreat directly or reserve online
FAQ
Good to know
Where is Fernwood Glamping in the New Forest?
The site is within the New Forest National Park in Hampshire. The exact address is provided on booking. The New Forest is between Southampton and Bournemouth, accessible from the M27 and A31. Lyndhurst is the main forest town.
Are there New Forest ponies near the glamping site?
New Forest ponies are free-roaming commoners' animals that wander throughout the unenclosed New Forest. They may appear near roads, paths, and wooded areas. Guests should not feed or approach them — they are working animals.
Can I cycle in the New Forest from Fernwood Glamping?
Yes. The New Forest has an extensive cycle trail network on traffic-free gravel tracks through the woodland. Cycle hire is available in Brockenhurst and Burley. The forest cycling experience is one of the best in England.
What is included in the glamping unit?
Each unit includes a wood-burning stove, fire pit, self-catering kitchen facilities, and sleeping arrangements. Firewood availability and kitchen spec vary by unit — confirm on fernwoodglamping.co.uk.
What towns are near Fernwood Glamping?
Lyndhurst (main New Forest village), Brockenhurst (with train station), Lymington (coastal market town and ferry to Isle of Wight), and Beaulieu (National Motor Museum and Beaulieu Abbey) are all within easy reach.
How do I get to the New Forest without a car?
Brockenhurst has a direct train from London Waterloo (90 min). From Brockenhurst, cycle hire allows cycle-in access to much of the forest. A car gives the most flexibility, especially for coastal and village exploration.
Is the New Forest good for walking?
Excellent. The New Forest has hundreds of kilometres of marked walking trails through ancient woodland, open heath, and riverside meadow. The Solent Way connects to the Hampshire coast. OS Explorer OL22 covers the area.