When you stay at Sandy Balls Holiday Village in Fordingbridge, you'll be in a national park, within a 15-minute walk of New Forest National Park and Godshill Village Hall. .This holiday park is 13.6 mi (21.8 km) from Paultons Family Theme Park - Home of Peppa Pig World and 11.8 mi (19 km) from Salisbury Cathedral.
Bournemouth (BOH-Bournemouth Intl.) - 25 min drive
Restaurants
McDonald's - 13 min drive
The Forde Inn - 4 min drive
The Augustus John - 4 min drive
Hyde-Out Café (was The Stables Tearoom) - 4 min drive
The Bull - 10 min drive
About this property
Sandy Balls Holiday Village
Sandy Balls Holiday Village offers 297 accommodations. Refrigerators and microwaves are provided.
Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms.
An indoor pool and a seasonal outdoor pool are on site. Other recreational amenities include a sauna and a fitness center.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the onsite spa services. Services include massages.
Make yourself at home in one of the 297 guestrooms featuring refrigerators and flat-screen televisions. Bathrooms with bathtubs or showers are provided. Conveniences include microwaves and electric kettles, and you can also request cribs/infant beds (surcharge).
Don't miss out on the many recreational opportunities, including an indoor pool, a sauna, and a fitness center. Additional features at this holiday park include complimentary wireless internet access, a banquet hall, and a vending machine.
Enjoy a satisfying meal at Aubrey's Forest Kitchen serving guests of Sandy Balls Holiday Village. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge.
Featured amenities include laundry facilities, ATM/banking services, and a vending machine. Free self parking is available onsite.
Aubrey's Forest Kitchen - Onsite family restaurant.
Woodside Inn - Onsite pub. Open daily.
Property amenities
Internet
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and transportation
Free self parking on site
Food and drink
A bar/lounge
A restaurant
Restaurants on site
Aubrey's Forest Kitchen
Woodside Inn
Things to do
Archery
Bicycle rentals
Gym
Hot tub
Indoor pool
Playground
Sauna
Seasonal outdoor pool
Shopping mall
Family friendly
Crib (surcharge)
In-room microwave
In-room refrigerator
Indoor pool
Laundry facilities
Playground
Seasonal outdoor pool
Conveniences
ATM
Laundry facilities
Limited-hour front desk
Vending machine
Outdoors
In a national park
Spa
Massage
Spa services
Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
No elevator
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
More
Banquet hall
Designated smoking areas (fines apply)
Room amenities
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Crib (surcharge)
Bathroom
Bathtub or shower
Entertainment
Flat-screen TV
Food and drink
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Electric kettle
Freezer
Microwave
Oven
Refrigerator
Stovetop
Policies
Check-in
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
Check-out before 10:00 AM
Special check-in instructions
The front desk is open daily from 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Access methods
Front desk (limited hours)
Pets
Pets allowed for an extra charge of GBP 45.00 per pet (varies based on length of stay)
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total pets
Specific rooms only; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are available for GBP 15.00 per stay
Property payment types
Important information
Optional extras
Pet fee: GBP 45.00 per pet (varies based on length of stay)
Service animals are exempt from fees
Crib (infant bed) fee: GBP 15.00 per stay
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
We should mention
This property does not have elevators
The seasonal pool will be open from April to October
Property is 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
Sandy Balls Holiday Village Reviews
Reviews
8.4
Very Good
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travelers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
Booked as last minute break , after reading reviews was a bit dubious, but everything was excellent , couldn’t fault the caravan we stayed in , was comfortable & had everything we needed ,
This was our third stay at Sandy Balls. The housekeeping staff work tirelessly and the units are always spotless. We have a welcome gift for our dog (which is much appreciated!) and the facilities are great on site (the restaurants and pool). Some of the other residents were not so great, but that is to be expected on any UK staycation type place - unless you have the entire place to yourself, there are always people that don't get along. The Sandyballs team (Especially the out of hours wardens) are amazing and so polite, kind and helpful. We love staying here, despite the freezing cold february weather!
Not our first stay at this park and as is the norm in our experience staff were polite and helpful, the accomadation was clean and funtional. We ate at the tavern and the food was of good quality and plentiful, also affordable and in line with other local eateries. We love the convenience of this park and will stay again in the coming future. Highly recommend to anyone who has not yet found this little gem!
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!
Second visit, and not disappointed, will definitely return. Lots to do, and lots included in the price, especially for kids. Some of the additional activities are a touch expensive, as is the on-site shop, but the lodges are great.
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.
Lovely lodge stay- great location in the New Forrest. Alpaca walk was a highlight!
Catherine
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified
4/10 Poor
David
Sep 16, 2025
Disliked: Cleanliness
Need
David
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2025
Verified
8/10 Good
Ellen
Jan 26, 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The lodge itself was great. It was spotless throughout and very well presented. The park was excellent too, with fantastic facilities. The only problem I had was with the signage. The area name signposts, were too few and spaced too far apart, so it was more difficult to find my lodge. Also they were not lit so finding my way back to my cabin by foot after dark in the rain, was so problematic that I had to call guest services. The assistant I phoned was very helpful though and showed up in minutes even though reception was closed. He also escorted me to my lodge, finding it straight away.
We had an amzing time 4 nights in the heartwood. Our daughter (3) absolutely loved it and the entertainment team made her feel really special. The accommodation was really clean and smelt amazing when we arrived. We booked multiple activities but our favourite was the alpaca walk. While we were staying they had decorated the park halloween themed. The only downside was the pool was being repaired and not open the whole time we were there. We will be booking again for next year.
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.
This is a lovely place for a family break, with plenty to do if you want to stay in the resort. The staff were all very helpful and friendly. We stayed in a Zen with a hot tub and it was probably a bit tight for 7 of us, especially at night, but very nice.
The only negative feedback is the lack of wifi which I know many people mention.
All in all, I would recommend a stay.