Located near a train station, Bell Tent Glamping is a great choice for a stay in Southampton. Free self parking is an added perk, and guests looking to stay active can check out the nearby hiking/biking trails. A terrace and a garden are other highlights, and accommodations feature fireplaces and kitchenettes.
University of Southampton - 24 min drive - 18.5 km
Getting around
Southampton (SOU) - 55 min drive
Bournemouth (BOH-Bournemouth Intl.) - 85 min drive
Southampton Sholing Station - 11 min drive
Southampton Netley Station - 14 min walk
Southampton Hamble Station - 18 min walk
Restaurants
The Prince Consort - 16 min walk
Hamble Lane Traditional Fish & Chips - 9 min drive
The Plough - 9 min drive
Cedar Tea Rooms - 4 min walk
The Fox & Hounds - 12 min drive
About this property
Bell Tent Glamping
Located near a train station, Bell Tent Glamping is a great choice for a stay in Southampton. Free self parking is an added perk, and guests looking to stay active can check out the nearby hiking/biking trails. A terrace and a garden are other highlights, and accommodations feature fireplaces and kitchenettes.
At a glance
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Hotel size
10 units
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Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out time is 10 AM
Contactless check-out available
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Special check-in instructions
There is no front desk at this property
The host will greet guests on arrival
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
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Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
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Pets
Pets stay free (dogs and cats only)
Service animals welcome
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Parking
Free onsite self parking
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Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Coffee shop
Barbecue grills
Traveling with children
Playground
What to do
Beach nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Working away
Meeting rooms
Facilities
Garden
Picnic area
Terrace
Room amenities
Home comfort
Heating
Coffee/tea maker
What to enjoy
Fireplace
Freshen up
Shower only
Food and drink
Kitchenette
Stovetop
Cookware, dishes, and utensils
More
Housekeeping once per stay
Fees & policies
Policies
This property does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit on site.
Also known as
Bell Tent Glamping Holiday Park Southampton
Bell Tent Glamping Holiday Park
Bell Tent Glamping Southampton
Bell Tent Glamping ampton
Bell Tent Glamping Southampton
Bell Tent Glamping Holiday Park
Bell Tent Glamping Holiday Park Southampton
Frequently asked questions
Are pets allowed at Bell Tent Glamping?
Yes, cats and dogs stay free.
Is parking offered on site at Bell Tent Glamping?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Bell Tent Glamping?
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM. Contactless check-in and check-out are available.
Is there an onsite casino at Bell Tent Glamping?
No, this holiday park doesn't have a casino, but Grosvenor Casino (17-min drive) is nearby.
What is there to do at Bell Tent Glamping and nearby?
Have fun during the warmer months with activities nearby such as hiking. Enjoy amenities like a picnic area and a garden.
Does Bell Tent Glamping have self-catered rooms fitted with kitchens or kitchenettes?
Yes, a kitchenette is available in every room, and also includes a stovetop, cookware, and a coffee maker.
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Reviews
Bell Tent Glamping Reviews
8.6
Excellent
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8.0
Cleanliness
8.6
Location
8.6
Staff & service
8.2
Property conditions & facilities
Reviews
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 23, 2025
This is a fantastic nice and quite place, the staff are lovely and friendly and the whole property is very clean
Alicia
Alicia, 1-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 4, 2025
Lovely staff and great campers as company. We loved our stay.
Kattia
Kattia, 1-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Mar 28, 2025
Bell glamping Victoria Park
It was a really beautiful place. We went mid week so it was lovely and quiet. The owner and the manager make you feel very welcome. Plenty of beautiful walks to go on and the beach was just a short walk away.
Amanda
Amanda, 1-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
May 2, 2025
Wonderful
Highly recommended , lots to do , middle of the woods . Very nice host . We will come again
Naunit
Naunit, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jul 18, 2025
Great little gem of a find.
Very peaceful. All you need is provided (in the way of cooking utensils, cutlery, crockery, washing up stuff etc), baskets of logs are available to purchase on site. Small shower/toilet block but it's enough. Smashing location, in woods, close to water/beach, pubs etc.
Ross
Ross, 2-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
May 10, 2026
Lovely place for a weekend away. Hosts were lovely and everything clean.
Neil
Neil, 1-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
May 4, 2025
Beautiful property and perfect stay
Hema
Hema, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Sep 6, 2025
Perfect stay
Had a great stay, place is so lovely and peaceful and lovely and walk to the water and the park. The kitchen facilities are great and the shower and toilets were immaculate. Thank you for a great stay
Claire
Claire, 1-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 18, 2018
Perfect for families
This place is a hidden gem there is so much to do right outside your tent the setting is beautiful and there was everything you would need provided the tents themselves were so spacious and clean we cannot wait for our next visit
david
david, 1-night trip
Verified
6/10 Good
Sep 4, 2025
The only reason we havent given 5 stars, is because we found the site very loud especially after 11pm which it states in there rules. Sadky this didnt deter some of the people staying around are tent. (Not being a kill joy, but at 11pm which young kids, you'd expect loud music to be switched off, and unruly kids screaming to be told to hush).
Other than that, the tent was amazing, the facilities were alot better than we were expecting and we where greeted by the hostess on arrival, we could have asked for much more really.
Basically, it all depends on who else is using the site while your staying (pot luck) but well worth giving it ago.
Adam
Adam, 2-night trip
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6/10 Good
Aug 12, 2025
RVCP is lovely, but glamping was a let down!
I specifically booked the type of cabin that I did as the Hotels.com website stated that this had a private bathroom. However I was informed on arrival none of the glamping pods had private bathrooms, all had to use the communal facilities. As someone with disabilities this was alarming for me. I had to visit the toilet twice in the night, at, both times having to walk from our cabin to the toilet block and there were men hanging around at 2.15am. It was a difficult walk for me. Had I known there was no private toilet facilities in the accommodation I would not have booked it.
The pod looked large in the photos when booking, but was tiny in reality.
We were informed we had a fridge allocated in the kitchen, but it transpired 'our' fridge was shared between 3 pods, and on arrival it was stuffed full, with no room for any of our food.
The pod was horrendous, it was dirty, the beds were so uncomfortable and creaked so loudly every time anyone so much as breathed, none of us slept more than 10 minutes the whole night.
The chain holding the cooking grill above the tripod bbq outside our cabin broke towards the end of the cooking, resulting in all the food falling into the flames below. By the time we managed to rescue it, difficult due to the chain being in the fire and as such burning hot (silly us, we forgot our asbestos gloves!) the food ended up being burnt, almost beyond being edible.
This was not a happy event for any of us., and it was overpriced for what we got!
Caroline
Caroline, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Apr 21, 2026
Excellent
James
James, 2-night trip
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6/10 Good
May 30, 2025
Very upset about allegations made by the proprietor after leaving. Tried to make me pay for an extra night because the tent needed 'airing' due to the alleged use of cannabis.
Victoria
Victoria, 2-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 8, 2020
Excellent service, brilliant location and well-maintained cabins and tents.
Verified traveler
1-night trip
Verified
6/10 Good
Sep 15, 2019
The area was beautiful.
Management was very friendly and helpful
Jess
Jess, 2-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 31, 2019
Really nice place....great service....could do with a bit of a tidy up from left over bbqs upon arrival...., lovely tent
James
James, 1-night trip
Verified
8/10 Very good
Aug 17, 2019
Good overall experience, but requires some work.
Nice family campsite, small, great location in the middle of a lovely park, and a friendly owner, but a bit difficult to find - better signage required. Toilet/shower blocks were grim - dirty floors (though it was raining the first day, so most of that was due to tracked-in mud, was better the next morning), cramped and mouldy shower cubicles, with a lot of hair in plughole. However, nothing insurmountable - and let's face it, you're not exactly expecting the Ritz when camping, are you?! Tent was very clean inside, but had a lot of mildew on the walls - needs a deep clean if possible. Decking outside had some sagging and cracking floorboards, which could do with some attention. Loved the location, enjoyed the surrounding park and fantastic playground a 2 min stroll away. Good base to explore Southampton/Portsmouth/Isle of Wight. Affordable and family friendly, with nice firepit/BBQ at each tent and room to run around. Kitchen cabin a good addition, though beer and yogurts were taken from our stash in the communal fridge - make sure to keep yours in a named bag or something. Beds were relatively comfortable, electric sockets and lamp welcomed. Crockery/cutlery/pots/pans and tea/coffee available for use by all campers. Overall, enjoyed by all in our party, especially the children, will likely come back again in the future.
Verified traveler
2-night trip
Verified
8/10 Very good
Jul 26, 2019
Great venue in the country park with park and shore within a 2 minute walk from the site. About 15 or so tents in the field and we’ll spaced out. Very friendly staff to welcome us and explain the set up. Kitchenette very useful with cutlery, crockery, pans, microwave, fridges and kettles so you could travel light if you wanted to. Beds were quite comfy and having electricity in the tent was great for plugging in a fan as it was a particularly hot time when we stayed. We would certainly stay there again if visiting the area.
Joanna
Joanna, 2-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 15, 2019
Loved it shame it was just a stop over will definitely be back
Verified traveler
1-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 25, 2019
Loved it
Fabulous site. Right next to the coast with great amenities.
Nicola
Nicola, 1-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 9, 2019
Perfect for a night's relaxing get away,kids loved it and so did we
Sam
Sam, 1-night trip
Verified
6/10 Good
Oct 5, 2018
Cheap and cheerful
It could of had a few more little touches to make it a better experience
Sean
Sean, 2-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 2, 2018
We really enjoyed our one night stay. Everything was close by, the facilities were what we needed and the park itself was amazing
Hannah
Hannah, 1-night trip
Verified
4/10 Fair
Aug 24, 2018
Not really Glamping at all
The tent smelled of sick and looks like it is covered in mould with the amount of moisture that it holds overnight inside the tent. This was very apparent as our pillows and sleeping bags felt damp overnight too.
The toilet / shower block is small and dirty .. lots of old clothes, soap containers, etc everywhere and the electric showers went hot to cold to hot and finally just gave up. Very strict 10am departure time too which means an early start. Not really our thing as it was all a bit tired, old and unclean.
Verified traveler
1-night trip
Verified
2/10 Poor
Aug 14, 2018
Not what it says on the label!!!
No where to check in. No staff on site. Received quite a descriptive text message prior to arrival. Took pillows and duvet with us as this is what was stated on the website. A basket of wood was there however, nothing to light the fire with (my expectations or owners?!) Shower block was filthy and no toilet paper. Quoted tea and coffee making facilities. ..turns out this is a kettle in a hut with a box of tea bags on the side!! Again...filthy. The log burner hadn't been cleaned out prior to our arrival and had to text owner to find out what to use to remove old embers...again my expectations or owners? !!! Beds however was comfortable and the park is beautiful. A lot of money spent for 1 evening