The unique Watercress Lodges and Campsite is a fantastic self-catering holiday retreat, overlooking the South Downs, situated only 3 miles from New Alresford. Really enjoyed our stay at Watercress Lodges. Our first holiday in UK for a while (normally aim overseas). Joanne and her team were always available, very friendly and very helpful.
The lodge itself was lively, very clean, great layout and comfortable. The location, 50m or so from a working steam railway was lovely. Our ride on the train was fun and the trains gave a lot of character to the area. We also enjoyed being able to wander up the lane to go on our own little safari to see deer, hares, rabbits, foxes and owls.
The lodge itself was lively, very clean, great layout and comfortable. The location, 50m or so from a working steam railway was lovely. Our ride on the train was fun and the trains gave a lot of character to the area. We also enjoyed being able to wander up the lane to go on our own little safari to see deer, hares, rabbits, foxes and owls.
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We would like to thank you for booking your stay at Watercress Lodges & Campsite and we hope you have a lovely stay. The Graham family are a fourth generation farming family looking after 300 acres of beautiful countryside in and around Ropley. Our Grandfather moved to Ropley from Ayrshire in Scotland in the mid 1930's when we took over Manor Farm, Ropley (next to Dean Farm) owned by Winchester College and our family have remained tenants.
Nestled amongst the rolling hills, gorgeous vistas and beautiful woods of the Hampshire countryside, Watercress Lodges is the ideal camping and camping holiday retreat. We offer a range of exciting options for your trip out in the fresh air, including tipis, safari tents, a wide-open camping area, and luxurious lodges.
Let off steam and travel by one of the lovingly restored Steam trains through ten miles of beautiful Hampshire countryside. It's the perfect way to unwind and witness the sights, sounds, smells and magic of steam travel from a bygone age. The historic market town of New Alresford offers picturesque streets to explore, lined with delightful rural pubs, cafes and restaurants, along with boutique shops.
Watercress Lodges are perfectly located for visits to historic Winchester, the South Downs National Park, Marwell and a whole host of other local attractions. The site is located only 1/2 a mile from the A31 in Ropley, Hampshire. There are quick and easy road links with the M3 and A34 only 8 miles away.
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Catherine
Dec 09, 2021
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Peter Grubb
Nov 08, 2021
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Sue Loxton
Aug 30, 2021
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Colin Baggott
Jul 11, 2021
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Ken Doyle
Jul 11, 2021
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Simon Clarkson
Jun 30, 2021
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Peaceful stay in a lovely location. If you love steam, getting away from the stresses of every day life then this location is ideal for you. The lodges are set beside Ropley station on the Watercress line. They are light and airy, clean and well appointed. The owner is very pleasant and helpful. Its like stepping back in time to the age of steam.
Caroline Wolfe
Jun 29, 2021
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Christina Gardner
Feb 01, 2021
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Jonny Beverage
Oct 27, 2020
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Fantastic clean and scenic site with decent facilities. Lodges are brilliantly located so that you can watch the steam trains coming and going from Ropley station. The station is so close to the site that it's practically on it and is beautiful to wander around. An amazing place to bring our kids (2 yr old daughter and 6yr old son) and is their favourite place ever. This is our 3rd visit to Watercress Lodges and my only concern is that when the kids get older they may no longer want to come here. Having said that, I'm 43 and I love it, so I don't think that will ever be a barrier! Credit to Hannah
Tina Rampton
Sep 20, 2020
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Gina Wales
Aug 15, 2020
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Matthew Read
Jan 27, 2020
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Great campsite with all the facilities you would need. Very tidy and clean as well. Only thing was that person doing the gardening was cutting the grass till 7:45 in the evening which wasn't thst helpful when trying to get little ones to sleep!
Overall though a great camping experience and extra bonus of the watercress line so close is great. Daughter loved watching the trains go by and get ready in the morning.
Overall though a great camping experience and extra bonus of the watercress line so close is great. Daughter loved watching the trains go by and get ready in the morning.
Catherine Rolfe-Yates
Nov 25, 2019
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It is surrounded by beautiful countryside offering a wide choice of wildlife and steam trains are a few seconds walking distance from the site (The Watercress Line). It is also not far from many places of other interest like the old capital of England Winchester, Winchester Planetarium, Southampton, etc and has the privilege of being within easy commuting distance of the South's National parks. Also easy distance of public transport for London with both Winchester and Alton train stations within easy drive distance.
The facilities at the site offer all necessary amenities and options for holidaying
The facilities at the site offer all necessary amenities and options for holidaying
