Surrounded by the natural beauty of New Forest National Park, Sandy Balls Holiday Village offers a tranquil retreat. Relax at Aubrey's Forest Kitchen, unwind in the sauna or take a refreshing dip in either the indoor or outdoor pool. With laundry facilities and bike rentals available, this village has everything you need for an unforgettable escape.
Paultons Family Theme Park - Home of Peppa Pig World - 24 min drive - 24.7 km
Bournemouth Beach - 29 min drive - 35.6 km
Southampton Cruise Terminal - 33 min drive - 36.8 km
Getting around
Bournemouth (BOH-Bournemouth Intl.) - 25 min drive
Southampton (SOU) - 29 min drive
Christchurch Station - 24 min drive
Pokesdown for Boscombe Station - 25 min drive
Romsey Station - 25 min drive
Restaurants
Caffè Nero - 10 min drive
The Moody cow - 4 min drive
The White Hart Inn - 11 min drive
The Horse And Groom - 5 min drive
The Augustus John - 4 min drive
About this property
Sandy Balls Holiday Village
Sandy Balls Holiday Village offers a great location, putting you within a 15-minute walk of New Forest National Park. Guests indulge in massages, then grab a bite to eat at the restaurant. There's an indoor pool and a bar/lounge, and in-room conveniences include fridges and microwaves.
At a glance
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Hotel size
297 units
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Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: 6:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age – 18
Check-out time is 10:00 AM
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Special check-in instructions
The front desk is open daily from 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
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Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
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Pets
Pets allowed (2 total)*
Service animals welcome
Specific rooms only*
WIFI
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
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Parking
Free on-site self-parking
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Other information
Designated smoking area (fines apply)
Property amenities
Food and drink
Restaurant
Bar/lounge
Travelling with children
Playground
What to do
Archery
Horse riding nearby
Fishing nearby
Services
Front desk (limited hours)
Laundry facilities
Bike hire
Facilities
ATM/banking
Fitness centre
An indoor pool
Seasonal outdoor pool
Shopping centre on-site
Spa services
Sauna
Banquet hall
Room amenities
Be entertained
Flat-screen television
Home comfort
Electric kettle
Sleep well
3 bedrooms
Cot/infant bed (surcharge)
Bed sheets provided
Freshen up
Bath or shower
Food and drink
Fridge
Freezer
Microwave
Stovetop
Oven
Cookware, dishes and utensils
Special features
Spa
Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the on-site spa services. Services include massages.
Dining
Aubrey's Forest Kitchen – On-site family restaurant.
Woodside Inn – On-site pub. Open daily.
Here's the breakdown, no surprises
Children & extra beds
Cots/infant beds are available for GBP 15.00 per stay
Pets
Service animals exempt from fees
Pets are allowed for an extra charge of GBP 60.00 per pet (may vary based on length of stay)
Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)
The seasonal pool is open from April to October
Policies
This property does not have lifts.
Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a smoke detector on-site.
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard
Cashless transactions are available.
Also known as
Sandy Balls Holiday Village
Sandy Balls Holiday Village Holiday park
Sandy Balls Holiday Village Fordingbridge
Sandy Balls Holiday Village Holiday park Fordingbridge
Frequently asked questions
Does Sandy Balls Holiday Village offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Sandy Balls Holiday Village does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Is there a pool at Sandy Balls Holiday Village?
Yes, there's an indoor pool and a seasonal outdoor pool.
Are pets allowed at Sandy Balls Holiday Village?
Yes, pets are welcome, with a limit of 2 total. There's a charge of GBP 60.00 per pet, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.
Is parking offered on site at Sandy Balls Holiday Village?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Sandy Balls Holiday Village?
Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: 6:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.
What is there to do at Sandy Balls Holiday Village and nearby?
Have fun during the warmer months with activities such as archery. Enjoy a swim in the indoor pool or use the holiday park's other amenities, which include a seasonal outdoor pool and a sauna. Sandy Balls Holiday Village also has a fitness centre.
Are there restaurants at or near Sandy Balls Holiday Village?
Yes, there's an on-site restaurant, Aubrey's Forest Kitchen.
What's the area around Sandy Balls Holiday Village like?
Sandy Balls Holiday Village is a short 14-minute walk from New Forest National Park and 10 minutes' walk from Godshill Village Hall.
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Reviews
Sandy Balls Holiday Village Reviews
8.4
Very good
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8.0
Cleanliness
8.6
Amenities
8.8
Staff & service
8.4
Eco-friendliness
8.2
Property conditions & facilities
What guests liked
The park was well maintained and a pleasant place to be, with great access to surrounding areas. (3 reviews)
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Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
28 Aug 2025
Special
Lovely area, deep in the new forest. Indulgence lodge was perfect. Something quite special watching 2 deer wandering around outside whilst sat in the Hot Tub.
Mark
Mark, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
16 May 2025
Lovely and relaxing
It was lovely, fantastic views.
Tina
Tina, 4-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
1 Jun 2025
Spacious and set back from the path, this place was lovely with plenty of room for us all. We had a great holiday.
Gemma
Gemma, 3-night trip
8/10 Very good
27 May 2025
A lovely family friendly site with great facilities. The lodge was a great size, very clean and well equipped.
Only downside was the Retreat restaurant, the food was awful!
Helen
Helen, 3-night trip
8/10 Very good
15 Feb 2025
we all enjoyed are stay here staff & entertainment were good
Jane
Jane, 3-night trip
8/10 Very good
23 Aug 2025
I enjoyed the stay at Sandy Balls but if I went again I would consider cooking, only I didn’t really rate the food. The Fighting Cocks was also recommended for food but again, I didn’t think the chicken fajitas was a good choice. It looked impressive when it arrived at the table but the chicken was hard and dry. There were lots of activities for children but this can add up to quite a bit so payable more for unlimited activities might be an option? In addition, it would be nice if there was more seating for people whilst the movie night etc is on.
Kim
Kim, 5-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
2 May 2025
Sandy balls caravan park
The caravan park was lovely situated in the new forest couldn't fault the staff, but sometimes they didn't know what was going on. All in all a great stay and would definitely return.
Dean
Dean, 3-night trip
8/10 Very good
5 Jun 2025
The aminities were satisfactory, the place was very clean inside, The main bed mattress was lumpy, causing backache, Safety wise, the bath requires bath mats as its very slippery making it difficult / dangerous for unsteady people or children getting in /out of bath / Shower. Nice touches with dog gifts and welcome gifts.
Toni
Toni, 4-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
9 Jan 2025
Site has great facilities to make your stay comfortable. Good entertainment, food, drink, shop, pool, playground onsite. Would definitely visit again
Tom
Tom, 5-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
13 Mar 2025
loved it here caravan nice and warm, a few issues but didn’t ruin my stay , will book again
Trudi
Trudi, 4-night trip
2/10 Poor
6 Jun 2025
Swimming pool
Was disgusting not even average . If bizzare how they still
Getting away with it.
Lydia
Lydia, 4-night trip
6/10 Good
23 Mar 2025
Overall the holiday was very good the only downside was the bed was very uncomfortable and personally I think the mattress could do with replacing.
Sylvia
Sylvia, 4-night trip
8/10 Very good
14 Apr 2025
Really enjoyed the break at Sandy Balls park, the only downside was the pool was freezing and too cold for kids to go in.
Gareth
Gareth, 3-night trip
6/10 Good
10 Jun 2025
There was plenty of room well equipped but seemed like was an old cabin. When it rained at night kept us up as so loud. Didn’t have much of a view only trees. The sofa I found had fleas from the last dog but only found that out when I slept on it and woke up with bites on my legs and neck on the last day.
Deborah
Deborah, 4-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
9 Jul 2024
Great holiday for families
Katherine
Katherine, 4-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
31 Oct 2024
Everything was better than I had expected, as a family we loved it
Lorraine
Lorraine, 3-night trip
8/10 Very good
27 Sep 2024
Sandy balls site is beautiful in great surroundings
Elaine
Elaine, 4-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
10 Oct 2024
Lovely cabin hot tub surrounded by trees
Neil
Neil, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
6 Sep 2024
The location of this property within Sandy balls is fantastic, the view in the mornings is lovely.
Hayley
Hayley, 5-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
2 Sep 2024
Lovely lodge stay- great location in the New Forrest. Alpaca walk was a highlight!
Catherine
Catherine, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
10 Jan 2025
Lovely accommodation and very peaceful as out of season. Clean and well appointed park.
Customer front desk wasn’t helpful on arrival until I asked for a manager who corrected the problem., but the park , accommodation was lovely and would visit again.
joanne
joanne, 5-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
16 Oct 2024
Was in a lovely quiet spot, could do with some bed side lamps, apart from that I really enjoyed it
Amanda
Amanda, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
26 Jan 2025
Sandy balls is a beautiful place to stay, our caravan was excellent and situated in amongst tall trees. There are lots of lovely walks in and around Sandy balls so we didn’t have to use the car. Lots of birds, deer, ponies and alpacas. We love Sandy balls, great place to come and recharge. I would highly recommend it.
Joanne
Joanne, 3-night trip
6/10 Good
21 Mar 2025
A little dated. Check in staff rude when re arrived early. Told they were too busy and come back at 4!!
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4-night trip
6/10 Good
22 Dec 2024
Lodge was seriously run down and not clean and swimming facilities were also similar.