The lounge has: a corner sofa with pull-out bed (sleeps two); two armchairs; gas fire; LCD television (with Freeview) and DVD player.
Attached to the caravan is a veranda with gated access (ideal for letting young children play). The veranda faces the direction of the sun for most of the day (afternoons and evenings).
Our caravan is equipped with a number of extras including some traditional board games, children's jigsaws and a few books.
Gas and electricity are included in the price.
A £75 key deposit / good house keeping deposit is required. This is refundable once we have checked the caravan after
your stay.
Oakdene facilities are available for use, although you will need to purchase your own passes for these: Weekly, weekend and daily passes are available for a family or individually. Prices vary according to season and this year, 2011, weekly passes for a family of 2 adults and 4 children cost £33.25 (low season) and £43.40 (high season).
Oakdene Forest Park
Oakdene Forest Park is on the edge of the New Forest - Hurn Forest is adjacent to the park.
The site is relaxed and peaceful and ideal for families and couples and is well positioned for exploring Hampshire, Dorset and parts of Wiltshire.
Being close to a forest it has good walking and cycling areas nearby. The south coasts beaches and Jurassic coastline are an easy distance away (Bournemouth and Poole about 10 miles). Larger towns/cities are all within easy reach (Southampton, Portsmouth, Winchester, Salisbury, Yeovil, Dorchester, Weymouth).
The park facilities include:
- Sauna
- Steam room
- Spa bath
- Indoor swimming pool
- Outdoor swimming pool
- A general store (including off-licence, mobile phone top-ups)
- Amusement arcade
- Children's play area
- Crazy golf
- Table tennis table
- Two licensed bars
- Pool tables
- Cafe
- Entertainment area (stage, dance floor)
- Internet access point and wi-fi (club area only)
Most facilities are available with your site passes, but some do have additional charges (e.g. internet access point, pool tables).
A few of the local attractions include:
- Avon Heath Country Park
- Beaulieu Motor Museum
- Bovington Tank Museum
- Brownsea Island
- Christchurch
- Corfe Castle
- Exbury Gardens and Steam Railway
- Hengistbury Head
- HMS Warrior/HMS Victory in Portsmouth
- Marwell Zoo
- Monkey World
- Paultons Park
- Poole Harbour
- Salisbury Cathedral
- Studland
- Swanage
- The New Forest
- Weymouth & Portland (The Olympics - Sailing Events)
- Wonderland Adventure Park