A GLAMPING location near Romsey has scooped up a coveted regional award for its upmarket campsite. has ranked Gambledown Farm, north of Shootash, as runner up in the category of Best Glamping Site in the South East. The website, which provides a search engine for campsites, said: "We are super excited to announce the winners of the 2024 Camping and Glamping Awards.
These awards were created to highlight some of the best camping, glamping and touring sites the UK has to offer." Describing Gambledown, the judges said: "The luxury safari tents are ideal for groups and families, with fully furnished interiors and hotel-style ensuite bathrooms. You can even hire your own chicken coop for fresh eggs during your stay, with seasonal lamb feeding and a Scandinavian-style sauna too.
" The farm's site has gained a 4.96-star rating on its travel listing, with 100 per cent of users saying they would recommend the site. Guests continue to leave praise online with comments including "They've thought of everything we could need” and “A wonderful glamping experience - a fab team who think of everything”.
Other Hampshire winners included the Hill Cottage Farm Camping and Caravan Park in Fordingbridge which won the Best Caravan Park (South East) prize and came runner-up in the Best Family Campsite (South East), and Roundhill Campsite in Brockenhurst which won the award for Best Campsite (South East). Gambledown stretches out over 270 acres and offers glamping safari tents with views over t.
