New Forest National Park surrounds this holiday village where visitors can refresh in two pools and explore on rental bikes for a truly special getaway
Sandy Balls Holiday Village offers a peaceful retreat in New Forest National Park. Enjoy meals at Aubrey's Forest Kitchen, relax in the sauna, or swim in indoor/outdoor pools. Practical amenities include laundry facilities and bike rentals for a complete vacation experience.
1 Double Bed, 1 Twin Bunk Bed, 1 Twin Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
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2 bedrooms
Private bathroom
Microwave
Electric kettle
Oven
Stovetop
2 bedrooms
Sleeps 6
1 Double Bed, 2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed
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Flat-screen TV
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Private bathroom
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Electric kettle
Oven
Stovetop
2 bedrooms
Sleeps 7
1 Double Bed, 1 Twin Bunk Bed, 1 Twin Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
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Zen, Hot Tub 7 Select Pitch Pet Free (5+2)
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Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
2 bedrooms
Private bathroom
Microwave
Electric kettle
Oven
Stovetop
2 bedrooms
Sleeps 7
1 Double Bed, 1 Twin Bunk Bed, 1 Twin Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
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4 Berth Luxury Caravan Pet Free
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Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Microwave
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Stovetop
Freezer
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4 Berth Superior Wooden Lodge Hot tub Pet Free
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Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
2 bedrooms
Private bathroom
Microwave
Electric kettle
Oven
Stovetop
2 bedrooms
Sleeps 4
1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds
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6 Berth Superior Woode Lodge 3 Bed Hot Tub Pet Free
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Flat-screen TV
3 bedrooms
Private bathroom
Microwave
Electric kettle
Oven
Stovetop
3 bedrooms
Sleeps 6
1 Double Bed and 4 Twin Beds
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8 Berth Luxury Caravan Pet Free
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Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
3 bedrooms
Private bathroom
Microwave
Electric kettle
Oven
Stovetop
3 bedrooms
Sleeps 8
1 Double Bed, 4 Twin Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed
About the neighborhood
Located in Fordingbridge, Sandy Balls Holiday Village is in a national park. New Forest National Park and Toyd Down and Quarry reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Paultons Family Theme Park - Home of Peppa Pig World and Downton Leisure Centre. Ringwood Health and Leisure and Forest Falconry are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with fishing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with horse riding. Visit our Fordingbridge travel guide
You can look forward to a shopping mall on site, a playground, and laundry facilities at Sandy Balls Holiday Village. Treat yourself to a massage or other spa services. Be sure to enjoy a meal at Aubrey's Forest Kitchen, the on-site family restaurant. Enjoy the gym, as well as activities like archery. Stay connected with free WiFi in public areas, and guests can find other amenities such as a bar and a sauna.
Additional perks include:
A seasonal outdoor pool and an indoor pool
Free self parking
Bike rentals, a banquet hall, and a vending machine
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)
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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 60.00 per pet (varies based on length of stay)
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
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 60.00 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
Frequently asked questions
Does Sandy Balls Holiday Village have a pool?
Yes, this property has an indoor pool and a seasonal outdoor pool.
Is Sandy Balls Holiday Village pet-friendly?
Yes, Sandy Balls Holiday Village allows pets (limit 2 total). There's a fee of GBP 60.00 per pet, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.
How much is parking?
Self parking is free at this property.
What time is check-in at Sandy Balls Holiday Village?
Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.
What time is check-out at Sandy Balls Holiday Village?
Check-out is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Sandy Balls Holiday Village located?
Situated in a national park, this holiday park is within a 15-minute walk of Godshill Village Hall and New Forest National Park. Fordingbridge Museum and Fordingbridge Library are also within 2 mi (3 km).
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Reviews
Sandy Balls Holiday Village Reviews
8.4
Very Good
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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!
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.
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!
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.
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.
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.
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.
Have just come back from a trip and would definitely go back. The lodge we had was lovely but a bit stale smelling. Not sure if it had been locked up for a while but as you opened the door it smelled like stale cigarettes and that smell was there for the duration. Apart from that the whole experience was amazing. Very peaceful and quiet. Activities were good, pool spotlessly clean. Ordered food from Woodside which was stone cold and chicken dry and hard but other restaurant nice. Won’t let these couple things ruin a wonderful time
Kerry
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
10/10 Excellent
joanne
10 January 2025
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
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.
Lovely place to stay, had an issue with our heating, alternative option sorted within the hour. Highly recommend this lovely quiet, peaceful site.
Christina
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024
8/10 Good
Toni
5 June 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
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.
We had a nice experience. Kids really liked the Swimming pool area. The only downside is that the area does not have any Mobile Internet and Wifi coverage.
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.