Discover the enchanting Oakdene Forest, a serene getaway nestled amidst the stunning landscapes of the New Forest and the Castleman Trailway. Here, you're invited to indulge in a tranquil retreat or embrace the thrill of adventure, all within the comfort of our exquisite holiday lodges.
Choose from a selection of caravans or lodges, with select accommodations featuring an inviting outdoor hot tub. Designed to sleep varying numbers of guests, these lodgings are equipped with modern amenities, including flat-screen TVs and fully-fitted kitchens, ensuring a home away from home experience.
For the active soul, a plethora of activities awaits, from archery to water-based fun with Waterwalkerz. Alternatively, unwind in the indoor heated pool, sauna, or steam room. The park is also pet-friendly, so your furry friends can join in the fun.
With Bournemouth's sandy beaches and thrilling attractions like Paultons Park within easy reach, Oakdene Forest promises a holiday that caters to every preference, whether seeking relaxation or excitement.
Modern and contemporary two bedroomed lodge with one double with en suite shower and one twin. Family bathroom with overhead shower. Modern kitchen including dishwasher. open-plan living and dining area. Centrally heated. Decking with furniture. Early 3.00pm check in.Images are representative and may not be the specific accommodation assigned on booking.
Modern and contemporary lodge with one double with en suite shower and two twin. Family bathroom with overhead shower. Fully fitted kitchen including dishwasher. open-plan living and dining area. Centrally heated. Decking with furniture and outdoor hot tub. Early 3.00pm check in.Images are representative and may not be the specific accommodation assigned on booking.
Modern and contemporary lodge with one double with en suite shower and three twin. Family bathroom with overhead shower. Fully fitted kitchen including dishwasher. open-plan living and dining area. Centrally heated. Decking with furniture and outdoor hot tub. Early 3.00pm check in. No pets.Images are representative and may not be the specific accommodation assigned on booking.
Newly refurbished in 2021. Modern and contemporary two bedroomed lodge with one double and one twin. Family bathroom with overhead shower. Modern kitchen including dishwasher. open-plan living and dining area. Centrally heated. Decking with furniture. Early 3.00pm check in.Images are representative and may not be the specific accommodation assigned on booking.
Our 2 bed Signature lodges come with beautifully appointed furnishings, Hypnos beds, master bedroom en suite as well as a family bathroom, TVs in all rooms, fantastic kitchens, central heating and are all situated in lovely locations across the park. Outside of the lodge you will find a decked area with BBQ stand and outdoor furniture, alongside your very own hot tub.
Modern and contemporary two bedroomed lodge with one double and one twin. Family bathroom with overhead shower. Modern kitchen including dishwasher. open-plan living and dining area. Centrally heated. Decking with furniture. Early 3.00pm check in.
Modern lodge with one double with en suite shower and two twin, all with flatscreen TV. Shower. Dishwasher and washing machine. Verandah with barbecue, garden furniture and outdoor hot tub. Early 4.00pm check in.
Modern and contemporary two bedroomed lodge with one double with en suite shower and one twin. Family bathroom with overhead shower. Modern kitchen including dishwasher. open-plan living and dining area. Centrally heated. Decking with furniture. Early 3.00pm check in.
Modern and contemporary lodge with one double with en suite shower and two twin. Family bathroom with overhead shower. Fully fitted kitchen including dishwasher. open-plan living and dining area. Centrally heated. Decking with furniture and outdoor hot tub. Early 3.00pm check in.
Modern and contemporary lodge with one double with en suite shower and three twin. Family bathroom with overhead shower. Fully fitted kitchen including dishwasher. open-plan living and dining area. Centrally heated. Decking with furniture and outdoor hot tub. Early 3.00pm check in. No pets.
Escape to the comfort of our cosy S Pod at Oakdene Forest Park, the perfect retreat for couples or solo travellers seeking a relaxing break in the heart of the countryside.Cleverly designed to maximise space and comfort, the open-plan living area combines a lounge, dining space, and kitchenette, creating a welcoming environment for your stay. The comfortable sofa bed easily converts into a sleeping area for two, offering a cosy place to relax by day and rest by night.The well-equipped kitchenette includes a hob, grill, and compact fridge, providing everything you need to prepare light meals, snacks, or breakfast at your convenience.A private bathroom with a shower, wash basin, and WC ensures all the comforts of home during your stay.Step outside onto your private decking area, complete with outdoor seating, where you can enjoy your morning coffee, dine al fresco, or simply unwind and take in the peaceful surroundings.Compact yet thoughtfully equipped, the S Pod offers a comfortable and convenient base from which to enjoy all that Oakdene Forest Park and the beautiful surrounding area have to offer.
Pine lodge with one double and en suite shower and three twin (double by arrangement), all with flatscreen TV. Bath with overhead shower. Spacious, open-plan living area. Dishwasher, freezer and washing machine. Sauna. Verandah with outdoor hot tub. Early 4.00pm check in.Images are representative and may not be the specific accommodation assigned on booking.
Modern lodge with one double with en suite shower and two twin, all with flatscreen TV. Shower. Dishwasher and washing machine. Verandah with barbecue, garden furniture and outdoor hot tub. Early 4.00pm check in.Images are representative and may not be the specific accommodation assigned on booking.
During your stay, you'll have convenient access to a selection of nearby amenities, including some of the area's tastiest takeout options. Click any of the postcodes for a map along with handy driving instructions and the fastest route from your accommodation.
| Service | Distance (miles) | Postcode |
|---|---|---|
| Pharmacy | 2.1 miles | BH24 1AT |
| Train station | 8.3 miles | BH24 1JD |
| Pub | 0.9 miles | BH24 2SB |
| Dog walk | Hurn Forest | 0.5 miles |
| Supermarket | 2.2 miles | BH24 1AT |
| Indian takeaway (Ringwood Tandoori) | 2.1 miles | BH24 1AB |
| Chinese takeaway (Jade Garden) | 2.1 miles | BH24 1AB |
| Italian takeaway (Lovitaly) | 2.1 miles | BH24 1AB |
The best-known attractions within an easy drive of Oakdene Forest, with real driving times.
Sat nav: SO51 6AL
A family theme park on the edge of the New Forest, home to the UK's only Peppa Pig World.
Paultons Park is a family theme park on the edge of the New Forest National Park in Hampshire, set in 140 acres of parkland. It has rollercoasters, thrill rides, family rides, indoor and outdoor play areas and water splash parks, along with a collection of birds and animals.
Tip: Tickets are for a set date and some days sell out, so book your visit date in advance.
Sat nav: BH20 6HH
A 65-acre rescue centre near Wool, home to the largest group of chimpanzees outside Africa.
Monkey World is an ape and monkey rescue centre set in 65 acres near Wool in Dorset. It was founded in 1987 and takes in primates rescued from the illegal pet trade, laboratories and abuse, rehabilitating them into natural living groups.
Tip: Book online in advance, as tickets are cheaper than at the gate.
Sat nav: SO40 4UH
Otters, wolves and a wolverine on the edge of the New Forest, with adventure playgrounds for the kids.
The New Forest Wildlife Park sits on the edge of the New Forest near Ashurst and Lyndhurst. It specialises in animals that are or once were native to Britain, plus otters and owls from around the world. The otters are the stars, including the world's largest collection of giant otters, and you can also see wolves, a lynx and Bodie, Hampshire's only wolverine.
Tip: Parking on site is free but first come, first served, so arrive early on busy days. Put the full address into your sat nav rather than just the postcode.
Sat nav: SO21 1JH
A 140-acre Hampshire zoo with giraffes, leopards, penguins and seven adventure play areas.
Marwell Zoo is a 140-acre zoo at Colden Common, near Winchester, run by the conservation charity Marwell Wildlife. It is home to hundreds of animals, including giraffes, leopards, meerkats and penguins, with red pandas, snow leopards and a walkthrough lemur exhibit among the other residents.
Tip: Book tickets online for the correct day before you arrive, and allow about 4 hours on a first visit.
Sat nav: SP4 7DE
The world-famous stone circle on Salisbury Plain, with an exhibition and reconstructed Neolithic houses alongside.
Stonehenge is a prehistoric monument on Salisbury Plain in Wiltshire, a World Heritage Site and one of Britain's best-known landmarks. The outer ring of huge sarsen stones, topped with lintels, was raised in the third millennium BC. It sits within a landscape dense with burial mounds and other Neolithic and Bronze Age monuments.
Tip: Pre-book your ticket before you travel.
Sat nav: SP1 2EJ
England's tallest spire, a medieval clock and an original 1215 Magna Carta under one roof.
Salisbury Cathedral is a leading example of Early English Gothic design. It was built in just 38 years from 1220, which gives it an unusually consistent style. Its 404-foot spire is the tallest in England, and the Cathedral Close around it is the largest in Britain.
Tip: Allow plenty of time to park if you drive. The nearest public car parks, Lush House (SP2 7TD) and Old George Mall (SP1 2PH), are about a five-minute walk away.
Sat nav: BH1 3AA
A Grade II* listed Art Nouveau seaside house in Bournemouth, filled with art and treasures from Japan.
The Russell-Cotes sits on top of Bournemouth's East Cliff, next to the Royal Bath Hotel. This Grade II* listed building was originally called East Cliff Hall. Merton Russell-Cotes, then the hotel's owner, had it built in the Art Nouveau style as a birthday present for his wife Annie, and it later passed to the town as a museum.
Sat nav: BH20 5EZ
Explore the ruins of a Norman royal castle that stood out against a gap in the Purbeck Hills.
Corfe Castle is a ruined fortress built by William the Conqueror in the 11th century, standing on a steep hill above the village on the Isle of Purbeck. It was one of the earliest English castles built partly in stone, and it was added to over the 12th and 13th centuries.
Tip: The car park fills up quickly in busy periods, so consider an alternative car park or arrive in the afternoon, when it tends to be quieter.
Drive times are typical times by car with no traffic. Check opening times and book tickets on each attraction's own website before you go.
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36 reviews from guests who stayed at Oakdene Forest
we read a lot of reviews of the site before we wnet and agree with many of the positives. it is great having an outdoor pool, there is loads for children to do, the views are amazing and the lodges are nice and big. The kitchen had everything we wanted and our children liked that it had a dvd player. We had a couple of rainy days but you have to expect that if you dont go abroad. There was still plenty to do.
Caravan not clean in places, carpet particularly dirty, crockery old fashioned
Comfortable caravan, bit tired but it's the end if the summer season. Perfectly fine for 2 adults, 2 children and a long dog.
Realy good and relaxed accommodation well worth the money some little concerns no table or desk in main bedroom and there was plenty of space for one under the television. Needed more of an information pack in the accommodation with the use of heating and towel rails, unable to use without help from staff. We would recommend to others.
Nice caravan. Good for 6 people. Wash basin which serves the 2 bedrooms which accommodate 4 people could do with being larger. Otherwise very good. Chopping knives are very blunt. Otherwise very well equipped with cutlery and crockery
good all round
Lack of space in master bedroom wardrobe a bit small great size lounge decking more space for shower than usual cramped bathroom should always be bigger as always seem very small to get in & out off
Excellent all of my party enjoyed a lovely relaxing week and we would go again
Relaxing short break on the edge of The New Forest. Walks into Hurn Forest directly from the park. Caravan was clean and comfortable, had a welcoming pack which I thought was a lovely touch. There was free Wi-fi throughout the park. All staff were friendly and welcoming. The facilities were good with an outdoor and indoor pool, flume, steam room and sauna. Food in the on site restaurant was worth the money with large portion sizes. The entertainment was basic, but I stayed off peak and it suited me. If you want relaxing escapism this is the holiday for you I will definitely be back.
Was great place. It was a bit hot the first night as windows closed all daytime. But all good the next two nights. Lots of space and kids loved it.
Love the holiday home Clean Spacious Great spot Easy walking distance to main complex
Caravan was clean and had everything that you needed in it. Set in lovely surroundings and places were to visit were easy to get to
Really enjoyed our stay here, the weekend was lovely and were already planning to return soon.
Really good deal since it was out of term time. The caravan was lovely and the hot tub made evenings much more fun because most stuff wasnt on.
Lovely stay with welcoming hosts and the jacuzzi was a real highlight for us! Definitely recommend.
Really enjoyed our time at the lodge, definitely planning to return!
Comfortable beds. Bedrooms a bit small but adequate. Loved the hot tub.
We loved our time at Goddards Mead! The cottage was perfect in every aspect. Well definitely return soon.
Grateful lodges with a hottub
Loved our stay at Goddards Mead! The cottage was perfect in every aspect. Definitely coming back soon, no doubt!
We really appreciated how much thought went into every detail of the place. The hosts were super friendly and helpful, making our stay even better. Truly a lovely spot for a relaxing getaway. Well definitely be back!
We really enjoyed our stay at Goddard Mead. The cottage had everything we needed and the walks right from the doorstep were perfect. The owners were so friendly and made us feel really welcome. Lovely experience!
Really enjoyed our stay here! The place was peaceful and spotless. Hosts were super friendly and the hot tub was a big highlight for us. Perfect for couples.
We loved this charming countryside retreat. The quaint courtyard was just lovely and the hot tub really made it feel special. Perfect spot for peaceful walks and relaxing evenings. Would return!
We stayed at this place during a rainy December and honestly, it was fantastic. The house is super well equipped and felt really cosy and warm, which was perfect. The bath was a highlight and the shower is spacious too. The location is great for dogs, especially if fireworks bother them, since its so remote. No noise from planes at all! Thanks a lot, we loved it.
Really enjoyed our stay! The place was spotless, well-equipped and that hot tub was a real treat!
We had such a lovely weekend staying here! Everything matched what we were looking for and we really enjoyed our time. The garden was perfect for the pups, who had a blast - especially with the underfloor heating. Luna was wagging so much she strained her tail, but she's fine. Well definitely be coming back soon!
Really enjoyed wandering through the fields with the dogs, such a peaceful and nice setting. Would recommend!
We stayed in this lovely house during a rainy December and it was just perfect. The place was warm and super comfy, with a nice big bath and shower, which we loved. The location is so quiet, perfect if your dogs hate fireworks and we didnt mind the occasional plane overhead at all. Really well converted and cosy, wed definitely come back. Thanks a lot!
The park was super tidy and really well set up, making it a comfy stay. Loved how close it was to the beaches and those charming New Forest villages too!
Nice, tidy place with a comfy bed. We really enjoyed our stay overall.
Very nice site would definitely go back
A lovely holiday with a spotless caravan. Swimming facilities perfect and all round easy chilled break. Thank you
The staff were so friendly! The pools are great for the children the restaurant was great. The caravan was clean & tidy
Absolutely brilliant holiday located in a tranquil setting. Booking in and out was a breeze and we were provided with apps for food, passes etc. Accommodation was spotless and staff were extremely helpful and friendly.
Had a lovely stay. Really great facilities and location, staff were friendly and helpful. Caravan a little tighter in space than expected but enjoyed nonetheless!
