Sandy Balls Holiday Park Pet Friendly Lodge

About this property

Sandy Balls Holiday Park Pet Friendly Lodge is a welcoming single-storey lodge resting within the popular Sandy Balls Holiday Park near Fordingbridge, Hampshire. Set on the edge of the magnificent New Forest National Park and welcoming up to six guests, this pet-friendly retreat is ideal for families, couples, and friends seeking a memorable escape surrounded by woodland, heathland, and charming market towns. Step inside and discover a thoughtfully arranged open-plan living space where guests can come together after days spent exploring the surrounding area. The sitting area provides a pleasant place to relax with the TV, while the dining area offers space for enjoying home-cooked meals and planning the next day's adventures.

The kitchen is well equipped with an electric oven, gas hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, dishwasher, washing machine, tumble dryer, coffee maker, kettle, and toaster, ensuring everything needed for a self-catered stay is readily available. When it's time to retire for the evening, the lodge offers two inviting bedrooms. The king-size bedroom benefits from a freestanding bath, providing a unique place to unwind after a day outdoors, while the twin bedroom is ideal for children or friends sharing. Additional sleeping space is available via the double sofa bed in the living area, allowing the property to accommodate larger groups. Completing the interior is a shower room with walk-in shower, basin, and WC.

Outside, guests can enjoy a seating area, perfect for a morning coffee before setting off to explore. Off-road parking adds convenience, while the holiday park itself offers excellent facilities including indoor and outdoor swimming pools, entertainment venues, and a variety of activities, available with guest passes. A shop and pub can be found within easy reach, whilst nearby Fordingbridge is known as the northern gateway to the New Forest and offers a traditional high street, independent shops, riverside walks, and the historic seven-arched medieval bridge that spans the River Avon. Venture into Lyndhurst, often regarded as the capital of the New Forest, where visitors can explore the New Forest Heritage Centre, browse boutique shops, and enjoy scenic walking trails.

Head to Brockenhurst, a picturesque village famed for its free-roaming ponies, cycling routes, and surrounding woodland landscapes. Outdoor enthusiasts will be spoilt for choice with the New Forest National Park offering miles of walking, cycling, and horse-riding trails amongst ancient woodland and open heath. Visit Breamore House to admire its Elizabethan architecture and attractive grounds, discover local history at Fordingbridge Museum, or follow stretches of the Avon Valley Path alongside the river. A little further afield, the Hampshire coastline and market towns provide even more opportunities for exploration. Whatever the occasion, Sandy Balls Holiday Park Pet Friendly Lodge offers a wonderful base for discovering Hampshire and the New Forest.

Godshill is a charming village resting in the New Forest National Park between Fordingbridge and Blissford. The village is well-known for the story behind its name, which refers to how God wished the villages historic church to be built on the hill, and offers a small selection of attractions, including Arniss Equestrian, Goldshill Inclosure with Bill’s Walk, and Godshill Wood. Dining options include The Fighting Cocks Pub, whilst you can stock up on essentials at the nearby village store. Within easy reach of the village is Fornbridge, where you will find the further attractions and amenities of Fordingbridge Park, Fordingham Museum Trust and the delightful 18th-century gastropub, The Gorge.

Accommodation

Single-storey.

Two bedrooms: 1 x king-size with freestanding bath, 1 x twin.

Shower room with walk-in shower, basin and WC.

Open-plan living space with kitchen, dining area and sitting area with sofa bed

Central heating.

Electric oven, gas hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine, tumble dryer, dishwasher, coffee maker, kettle, toaster.

TV.

Fuel and power included in rent.

Bed linen and towels included in rent.

Off-road parking for 2 cars.

Non-enclosed garden area with furniture.

One well-behaved pet welcome.

Sorry, no smoking.

Shop 0.2 miles, pub 0.6 miles.

Note: Guest passes are required to access on-site entertainment facilities.

Note: Indoor and outdoor swimming pools available on-site